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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1899
Page
2
New York reports the first day of redemption yields a surrender of about three millions. An assistant treasurer announced the offering results and noted market activity. Amid confusion, limited details and stray phrases obscure the full outcome.
Crimson the favorite as Yale faces Harvard with final practice and lineup speculation. Coaches hedge on conclusive formation while Harvard trainers prep players and bookmakers brace for odds in the anticipated showdown. 1,000 grads travel by boat and rail to Boston for the big game.
Washburn will line up Monday at Manhattan against the State Agricultural College team. After Denver and Emporia games the Washturn lineup has been weakened by absences. Harry Frintey returns likely to quarter, with Gephart the only remaining starter possible. Game at Topeka November 23.
Two Emporia football teams meet on Thanksgiving in Emporia as the College of Emporia and the State Normal of Teiporié renew a long standing rivalry. Both squads are described as strong and in good shape with a hard fought contest anticipated.
A tense discussion centers on transferring Yale Field to the university amid debt concerns. Alumni and New York supporters back a plan to place the field under university control, with proposed trustees overseeing athletic management and funds.
A damaged OCR fragment describes an initiative at Yale University to expand an athletic board to seven members, listing roles and names such as representatives and treasurer. The text is unclear but mentions governance changes and associated dates or eligibility.
A scrambled report details a National Fox Hunters gathering in Kentucky’s mountains near Irvine and Wellington, with attendees including ladies from Wichita. Mentions include teams, clubs, and a possible meeting to accompany a clopen to Wellington, plus references to spring plans and local officials.
New York state Democratic delegation met at the Democratic club and adopted a resolution backing Congressman William Sulzer for the Democratic leadership of the house. Daly of New Jersey pledged support for Sulzer, with endorsement also from ex-Senator Murphy and Senator McCarren of Brooklyn.
Cincinnati Ohio November 17 John F R McLyons former Democratic candidate for governor of Oregon will remain in Cincinnati until after Annulus on some street near the avenue where he will occupy a home at Seweth Street near the fall.
A veteran, C C Berry of 730 Haneger Street, claims kidney pain and back weakness from war years improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought from Rowley & Snow. He asserts lasting relief and urges others to try the remedy through Foster Auburn Co agents.
Ottawa hosts the state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association with large attendance from colleges. Governor Stanley will attend and speak. Reports highlight new college chapters at Bethany College and Southwestern Kansas College and expansion in Leavenworth and Argentine building programs.
A Norton county farm home scene near Norton town features a 13 year old girl voicing surprise over Governor Stanley granting pardon to her relative in prison. The dialogue hints at political discussions and a girl’s innocent remark on political mercy and timing.
Norton civic plans advance for a new double brick and stone opera house by MM Garrity. The 120 by 60 feet building aims to seat 300 to 1000, with upstairs modernization and modern facilities. Additional projects include church and county high school structures, with costs estimated around five thousand dollars.
In Atchison, Drs Brown and Hudson conducted a skin grafting operation on Lela Penn, a 10 year old burned girl, after a severe burn on the arm and back resisted other treatments. The procedure used skin strips from a recently euthanized puppy, applied over the burned area and secured with bandages. Nearby, mentions of a $15,000 budget for other building operations were noted.
The Hutchinson committee announced the next Kansas Municipal Jubilees will be May 15 to 18. The Eastern Star will hold its meeting the week prior. The committee chose the later dates to accommodate plans and prevent early scheduling, with May 16 to 18 reserved for the musical jubilee and potential strong chorus participation.
Coffeyville November 17 a stock company organized as the Coffeyville Pottery and Clay Manufacturing Company will take charge of the pottery plant. It has a paid up capital of 9000 dollars with Dr W Hall as president Ed Fell secretary and treasurer J S Browne as manager and Dr W Shipp as stockholder. The first move is to enlarge the plant capacity from 5000 to 16000 gallons of ware per week. The firm uses gas fuel and is expected to boost local profits.
Abilene Reflector reports Pete Anderson of Enterprise returns from a two year Klondike trip with $109 found en route. Once on a missionary journey his route shifted to gold hunting. He plans to go to San Francisco to reunite with his brothers, expected to arrive there by the 20th.
Wichita, Nov 17. Wichita will house a woolen mill as Mr. Place buys the old Eldorado mill, moves the machinery here and plans to start soon. The aged machinery dates from Trenton Missouri and was brought to Eldorado about 15 years ago by John Pullenwider. little use occurred there.
Dr L J Cunkie of Madison dies on Southern Kansas train No 203 at Maline while en route from Kansas City to Emporia. He was a prominent physician and member of Emporia Knights Templar Commandery.
Newton November 17 W. J. Grifths a Pittsbure Pa passenger on train No 1 died last night around one near the station as the train neared the depot. The body was removed by the undertaker and relatives indicated he was a well to do citizen traveling to Colorado for his health.
Dave Leahy retired as managing editor of the Wichita Register and plans a new weekly paper. He has bought the Register and will issue a semi weekly edition. The plant will add a new press and talent with a goal to publish Thursdays and Sundays, covering politics gossip local and state news and religious items.
In Fort Scott a decomposed body of a middle aged man with a heavy chain around his feet was found in Mill Creek four miles from the city. Coroner reports say the remains show several weeks in water and a possible murder with robbery as the motive. no identification yet.
Abilene reports a Colorado lawyer contesting a probate claim from Levi Stobaugh who died in March. He left mine and saloon property, while Cripple Creek bank allegations of a fake death spread among heirs. The reflector dispute centers on estate value and rightful heir Rachel Stobaugh. In Newton, Joe Germata and George Williams pleaded guilty to assault and robbery of a cavalryman, receiving two years.
Abilene reports Mrs Reed who went to Chihuahua to nurse her brother G G Gillett has returned. Gillett and his wife are ill with smallpox and typhoid fever. The typhoid case was dangerous but he is much improved now.
New York November 17 J Henry Harper vice president of Harper and Brothers announces George B M Harvey editor and proprietor of the North American Review elected president and managing director He has purchased a large interest in the company The organization includes members such as Erement GH M Survey First vice president Julius W Harper Second vice president James Henry Harper and others Harvey to enter on Monday The shareholdings and stock purchases are discussed while plans for expansion are outlined but later questioned by other sources
A garbled note reports price increases for mattresses by local sellers including Petersidvance and CASTORNRITA. The jumbled text mentions bears, Ayers, Casas TORITA, and MWars Bow Eignarcre with uncertain references to buyers and negotiations.
A fragmented account notes a White House event honoring Methodist bishops with remarks by the president. The scene references clergy guests, naval figures, and visiting dignitaries, describing ceremonial reception and patriotic tones amid unclear details.
Fragmentary notice indicates a legal action to enjoin Arizona related parties in Columbus. Names appear garbled but reference a writer or editor and local owners connected to a business, with unspecified damages or outcomes.
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