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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1901

Page

2

Missouri Tigers Battle Haskell Indians In Narrow Loss

Missouri met the strong Haskell Indians in Columbia, Mo., on Monday and lost 15 to 0 after a hard fought game. The Tigers pushed to the Indians two yard line and threatened but fumbled, while Haskell rallied to score twice and a safety. Coach Murphy received praise for keeping the team competitive amid injuries and tough opposition.

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Yale Criticised Head Coach Says Better Ball Needed to Beat Harvard

After the game Princeton players left Yale Field in electric cars to head to New York City. Captain Pal praised Princeton’s effort despite injuries while Yale coach Stillman lamented a disorganized effort and insisted the team must play 60 percent better to defeat Harvard. Captain Gould backed the team’s grit and noted improved play from backs and punter De Saulles.

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Latonia Race Meet Ends Amidst Cold Weather and Upsets

Latonia Track wraps a highly successful meet despite cold raw weather and lower favorites winning. Jockey Lyne claims riding title with top mounts from New Orleans to Leinja. wagers earn bookmakers a harvest. Notable results include six furlongs won by Pleuron and a one mile race won by Bill Masse with strong contenders and odds shifts shaping the final card.

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Stop Prize Fights in St Louis at West End and Olympic Clubs

Police chief says prize fighting at West End and Olympic clubs violates law and must stop. City officials debate enforcement as public sentiment supports ending bouts while venues push for political tolerance and ongoing irregular events.

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Brannon Reinstated After Racing Scandal Fallout

William Brannon, long ostracized for a race fixing scheme involving a horse known as Pol Badgyt, has been reinstated at Letonia by Judge Perkins. Brannon trained the horse outside Tatorla, evaded officials, and was transported to Jersey City before discovery of the plot. The incident led to Brannon’s punishment, now softened to restoration.

Onlo William Brannon Letonia Pol Ditenia Semethiturkee Brannett Tatorla Polic Keith Brannan Jersey City Hopkinsville Tenn Heim

Quits Stage in New York Training Plan for Corbett Fight

Terry Moenovern will not join the Head to Ruin tour in Cincinnati. He travels to New York to train for Hecht with Yours Corbett He will stay in New York until the day before Thanksgiving then go to Hartford. Denny Daugherty and Charley Mashood quit the show and follow him to New York. McCovern's manager says the champion will not perform again until after the Young Corbett bout.

St. Louis Terry Moenovern Cincinnati Jpy New York Louth Bh Hecht Yours Corbett New York City Hartford Denny Daugherty Moiovarm Charley Mashood Thin City J. B. Isaacs McCovern Young Corbett

President Sexton Publishes Season Averages

In Terre Haute Nov. 192– The report covers batting and fielding averages for the season. Rise in catchers and pitchers noted with notable leaders Waite of Terre Haute and Ashton of Cedar Rapids among top players. Third basemen and shortstops highlighted with high marks for fielding.

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Baseball and boxing notes from North American papers

A collage of sport items mentions Frank Selew and Bonner as second basemen prospects in Chicago and Toronto rivalries, a bound over murder case in Winfield, and boxing plans involving Jack Crip and O Brien. Also notes Cleveland and Montreal teams signing players and a cold cure advertisement closing the patch.

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Advertisement for Hood’s Stomach Bitters Kidney Cure

An ad touts Hood’s Stomach Bitters as the best medicine to aid digestion and treat indigestion dyspepsia constipation fever and kidney troubles. It mentions a private die stamp on the bottle, signaling a branding detail.

Private Kills Two Officers in Junction City

Report from Junction City Kansas describes a soldier from Fort Riley shooting Assistant Marabat Robert Cooper and Night Policeman James White on the main street about 9 45 PM. White dies minutes after being shot. Cooper is dying. The crime is linked to an earlier riot in which Cooper beat soldiers with a club, provoking tension and a month of unrest at Fort Riley.

Junction City Kas Marabat Robert Cooper James White Fort Riley White Cooper Cooper Wae

Abilene Gas Well Turns to Artesian Salt Water Source

Abilene’s gas well has become an artesian salt water source after a depth of 1,260 feet. Water rose 800 feet by Tuesday, reaching the surface in volume. Operators consider deeper casing and larger pipe, note a large potential salt water supply and possible gas emergence from bubbles and ground noise. Eighty gallons of water have been drawn without affecting supply, and stockholders believe gas could follow.

Abilene Cox

Emporia Elks Dedicate Finest Club Rooms in Kansas

Emporia lodge BPOE 1 unveiled a new club room costing over 4000 dollars featuring quartered golden oak furniture and black leather, with men’s and women’s areas, pool and billiard rooms, kitchen and large assembly hall. Guests from Emporia and nearby towns attended a book and pillow shower. A grand ball and banquet will follow for Elk members and their wives.

Emporia Kas Emporia Lodge Kansas Basiness Elks Emporte Cottontweed Falls Gesge City Madison Burlington Eli

Wellington farmer to build threshing engine project

J N Wemer, a farmer from the west part of Oxford township, told the Mail editor he plans to purchase an engine and cultivate his wheat ground with 16 and hang plows. The engine would thresh the wheat on his farm, Weger farm, which covers more than 300 acres.

Wellington J. N. Wemer Oxford Baas the Mail Conte

Steam Plowing eyed as a cheaper method for farmers

A Kansas farmer considers steam plowing to reduce costs of tillage. He notes steam power could plow seven to eight inches deep with four 16 inch or five 13 inch plows and, with an engine, one man might suffice. The outfit may total about 1200 dollars. Also covered is Edward Day, 26, sent to reform school by his mother after a troubled life, including time in an orphanage, moving between Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and a tense farewell with his mother.

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Turner Discharged in Milwood Raid Murder Case

Leavenworth November 11 The state case against Joel Turner a leader in the Milwood raid and linked to the murder of Rosa Hudson was dismissed by the district attorney Four others implicated will not face trial and some at large have been captured Get Back the Horses Fort Scott November 19 Sheriff Moore from Garnett Anderson County chased two escaped convicts with stolen property recovering two horses one from Farmer Higdon and another from a farmer named Whips near Garnett The Garnett horse was found at Mead farm four miles northeast Sheriff Moore pursued the convicts for a week but they escaped again

Leavenworth Joel Turner Milwood Rosa Hudson Fort Scott Moore Garnett Anderson County Higdon Whips Haverside Lawrence Mead Farm

New Fort Scott Teacher Succeeds Resigning Principal

Fort Scott November reports Prof Lebar of Ottawa chosen as Central School principal to replace Prof Griffith Hughes who resigns to take a postal clerk position. Hughes to receive $40 monthly. new pension notices list Kansans granted and widows. Separate items include crimes, a fatal accident, and a sensational medical advert from Cooververtie Michigan.

Tetanus cases after vaccination spark city actions

Philadelphia officials order a pause on vaccination after nine tetanus cases with seven deaths and two still critical. a three member committee will investigate with county physicians. Atlantic City reports another tetanus death, while debates on compulsory vaccination resume in courts and school settings.

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Rest and Hasith to Mother and Cbiid MAS

WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP advertised with claims of relief for infants and children. The ad notes a price of five cents per bottle and asserts the product has been used for generations.

Winslow

Night School of Y M C A Business Course Free

The Business course is free to all members of the Association. Studies include Arithmetic, Grammar and Letter Writing, Spelling and Punctuation, and Practical Heatness. E. A. Rowlefiush and C. Van Tors will teach, offering personal attention and an International certificate on completion. Contact the Association office on East Elythh street for details.

Y. M. CA Emis E. A. Rowlefiush C. i van Tors Association East Elythh Street

Cavanaugh Wins Go As You Please Walking Race Title

Pat Cavanaugh triumphed in Pittsburgh at the International go as you please race, breaking walking records with 600 miles and finishing two hours and fifteen minutes ahead of a Philadelphia rival. Dean collapsed late with 437 miles, while the field and crowd cheered the plucky endurance feat.

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