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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1900

Page

2

A Plausible Tale Traps Farmer Stout In Contract

In Inia township Mr W T Stout is duped by a stranger offering cheap rode insurance and a fake policy. He signs a contract for 7 to pay expenses and a policy gimmick. The con artists threaten to file a Dill at regular rates unless Stout pays 159 in notes. The note is signed and the case heads to court as authorities warn buyers to beware.

Inia W. T. Tout Mlage Township Stout Ani Brout

Stevens County Sued Over Bond Interest

Stevens county faces a federal suit over 2165 dollars in interest on bonds. Papers were served in Wichita on November 29, with J. KO. 8 teakies and Mr. P. Ware Eckstein listed in the suit. Deputy U S Marshal Fred Trigg served the papers as the county commissioners prepare to contest the action.

Wichita Stevens County United States Tim J. KO New York P. Ware Otte Eckstein Cam Fred Trigg

Conway Springs Woman Seeks Divorce at 69

Otilia Troeger of Conway Springs petitions for divorce from her husband after 45 years of marriage alleging neglect and extreme cruelty. She claims he shared an ugly temper, forced her to work in fields and at a dairy seven miles to the creamery in cold weather, and seeks permanent alimony and a share of the estate with temporary alimony until settled. A restraining order prevents the husband from disposing of property.

Conway Springs Wellington Otilia Troeger Comway Pee Cs Lmp

Strange Wording in Divorce Suit Cites Forced Marital Claim

In Mutchinson November 24 district court a plaintiff in a divorce case recounts being married against her will at under sixteen. She alleges the defendant and his sister orchestrated the arrangement as part of a coerced union, detailing the unusual solicitation and coercion involved.

Plaintif Mutchinson

Trial notes and threats mark Reno county case details

The report cites a plea to coerce marriage in a Reno county case with a plaintiff claimed mistreated and a possible next term court hearing. It also covers the trial of Frank Germont at Lawrence on charges of biting his wife with a lucky teekyoke, witnesses detailing threats, a fatal blow, and the suspect seeking a gun after the event.

Lawrens Frank Germont Rigss Germonts Baldwin Dre. Gormont Gormont

Emporia Soldier Chad Myers Dies at Presidio

Emporia learns of the death of Chad Myers at the Presidio after a telegram from San Francisco. He enlisted July 1915 and would have completed service next July. Survived by father, brother Edward, and sister Mrs. Hattie Boyle. a cousin in Pylambom is expected Wednesday.

Myers Presidio Luzon Emporia San Francis Forowles H. Myer Mr. Myers Biscon Paippines Orion Ligon Marni Ure Ordo Koowlin Fie Edward Hattie Boyle Pylambom

Explosion at El Dorado mill kills one and injures two

The Clipper mill boiler exploded Monday afternoon in El Dorado killing Charles Dye who arrived with corn. Grants Rogers and A N Crowther were burned and injured but not fatally. The blast also badly hurt Dye and left three men injured in the mill incident.

el Dorado Charles Dye Tad Bie Grant Rogers AN. Crowther

Clerk and Carrier Examination Announced at Paroona

The United States civil service commission announces a December examination in Paroona for clerk and carrier posts in the post office service. A recent examination failed to yield enough eligibles, so another test is required to meet service needs.

Paroona United States Civil Service Commission Alty

Accident at Separator Kills Worker in Concontia

News from Concontia reports a separator belt accident near Glusco that killed Kise Grecian. He suffered a broken arm and crushed skull, dying shortly after. He leaves a wife and a family of young children.

Concontia Glusco Kise Grecian

Fight Over A Girl Involves Fatal Wounding At Drake’s

Marion County man Fred Burton was shot at Drake’s restaurant after a feud over a girl. The attacker, identified as two Texans, fled. Burton reportedly injured and dying. Witnesses say the dispute centered on a woman and threats were made to stop the alleged relationship.

Marion County Paintin Wan Drake Fred Burton Ana Hutioan Burton Humat Lea Tren Farmer Altos Sales Ohio Hoth Paytrul Attenflor Bunton Nafirran

Rapid Increase of Inanity at Government Hospital

Washington reports a sharp rise in inmates at the government hospital with a 23 percent year end projection. Officials expect about 2 275 inmates by year’s end as 258 lomotas and other items were received during the past year.

Washington Government Hospital Martoe

Harvard and Yale to Decide Gridiron Supremacy

Harvard and Yale prepare for a decisive football clash in New Haven next Saturday for the Eastern championship. Harvard, lighter but fleet, seeks victory after a strong win over Pennsylvania, while Yale boasts of speed and a recent upset over Princeton. Substitutions and injuries colored recent practices as both teams brace for the marquee matchup.

Boston Mass Harvard Yale New Haven Pennsylvania Princeton Tye Privgetoy University of Main At Farvard Fala Uey Crimson Crimean USA Dibble Vale Report Herald Cambridge Botard Wes Walipte Elle Kendell Sawin Daly Haleheeill Campbell Agyperal Flarvard Narsard Pennerton Pensaylvania Brown Columbia Colmbia New York

Ottawa Kus Navy Fight Inches to a Hard Earned Tie

The Kansan City Medics, traveling to Ottawa Kus Navy, played a brutal, low scoring game that ended without a victory for either side. Morley and Porter stood out for the Medical team with several long gains, while Cunningham’s 30 yard run highlighted Ottawa’s defenses. Grady was ejected for altercations and the rugged play kept the ball mostly on the field through two halves with no crossed goal line.

Ottawa Kus Navy Kansan Ottawa University Morley Porter Shiras Otihwe Peterson Baughman Cook Jett Barnett Fall Cunningham Grady alugKlie Klig Meira Marley Kerns Kernie Jackson Patemnalon Downe Dootora Bucka Portler Arts Spiras Dovtort Len Ferd Grady Wan Truvblood Rady Minnion Limewie

It Won't Do A Muy Cure Cough Tonic

An advertisement extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a superior cough medicine with a sixty year proven record. It dismisses uncertain remedies as worse than worthless and asserts the product offers reliable relief and value.

Ayer

Ottawa-Medics grid clash ends with tense finish

Ottawa battles Medics in a hard fought game with multiple drives to goal. Plays feature blocked punts, long rushes, and turnovers as both teams trade series near the end. Ottawa’s defense holds at several goal line stands while Medics threaten late to snatch victory.

Rusie's Quiet Live in Hartford and Amos Rusie's Fame

In Hartford Indiana a famed pitcher Amos Rusie, called the greatest jusebait of modern times, moves anonymously among villagers and townspeople. Once married to Miss Smith of Muncie, his life and renown linger as he wanders the streets, awaiting mail and attention while the public longs for his return to glory.

Hartford Ind Amas Rusia Himes Munel Mike Caine Amos Ruele Pontofice Amos Russe Ffor Sue Af Husie Eidenewal Tite YanEn Mise Smith Muncie Andy Funk Amos Lndiang Izina Rusia Bin Ani

Duffy Seeks Move to Milwaukee Over Boston Talks

Boston captain Dury states he would accept a Milwaukee offer if the deal satisfies his case. He notes long service and seeks the move that benefits his future, while President Soden discusses possible release conditions and Milwaukee’s interest.

Boston Milwaukes Mase Dury Boston Ball Club Mack Allwaukes Beaton Club Hays Steck TF Unine Tsers Soden Manaurer Selec Sian Milwaukee Pep Isla ‘Durty

Walcott Chase for Oohbett in Near-Rink Line Fight

In a terse note the Black champion aims to seize a chance to contest a near rink line dispute. The report cites O’Rourke’s account and hints at a heated confrontation with unclear details and names.

Alvunthes Dee Orourke

Missouri Pacific Lines No. 2 Train to St Louis

Missouri Pacific Lines No 2 departs Kansas City at 9 50 a m as a solid vestibuled train to St Louis. It lists smoking car day coaches reclining chair car and Pullman parlor car with connections at St Louis union depot to eastern lines for New York and Atlantic coast points. O Rourke selects Abe main to fight Walcott after Corbett excluded from calar line.

Kansas City St. Louis St. Louis Union Depot Eastern Lines New York Atlantic Coast Jim Corbett Corbett O'Rourke Abe Main Walcott Tommy Joe Walcott James J. Corbett Thatiecial Pom O'Rourke

Corbett Seeks Jeffries Fight with $10000 Offer

Chicago November 2 Jim Corbett pressured Jim Jeffries to accept a bout by offering ten thousand dollars at once plus a pledged sum for a later appearance. Corbett spoke to a party of Erieids about terms and the Tattersall club backing. He stated the amount would be the motive price if Jeffries signs for a match soon.

Corbett Chicago Becta Jim Corbett Erieids Jim Jeffries Tattersall's R Doatley

St Louis Baseball Club Mortgaged in Trust Transfer

A chattel deed of trust filed in St Louis conveys the American Baseball Exhibition company assets to Attorney John N Edwards to hold for M Stanley Robison treasurer. The loan of 348,500 covers property rights and franchise in the National and American leagues. The transfer is temporary, to be reversed on payment of a note due in sixty days. Club officials decline to explain the arrangement and Frank De Haas Robison has left the city.

St. Louis Recorder of Deeda American Basel and Athletic Exhibition Company National League American Baseball Association Stanley Jobinen Lmsut Stanley Robison Frank de Haas Robison St Louis Brouber Becker Hatly

List of General MacArthur death toll and casualty notes

Washington reports General MacArthur's latest Manila death list listing casualties by unit and cause. Includes dysentery deaths on November 15 and 9, drownings on November 12, wounds in action on October 7, and a fatality by comrade on November 6, naming numerous soldiers and units from the Forty-seventh through Forty-eighth Infantry and related cavalry companies.

Washington Twenty-second Infantry Willian P. Miller Ninth Cavalry Mabey JonAao Tui Artaber Eri Wiliam T. Smith K. Forty-ninth Andrew Cterhionte Liver Patrick . Twenery Coubailery John P. Watkine Hula Porty-maventh George ‘Thorax Daphtheria Thirty-fourth Ifantry Augustus Mavennseeth Satantsy Aeicinn SiMery Fea Party-eighth Frank Mmunroe Anpendicitie Wavembeer M

Fragmented Infantry List and Unrelated Piles Cure Ad

A garbled OCR item lists dozens of infantry units with names and November dates for no clear event. It shifts to an ad claiming a cure for piles with Grove's Tastetees and unrelated medical assertions. The piece reads like damaged padding from a wartime era page.

Tonia

ATTRACTIVE TOURS Winter Santa Fe Tickets Are Offered

Winter tour package from Santa Fe to Silver City and routes to California Prescott Phoenix Tucson Guaymas and Mexico City available. Tickets valid until June 1 1901 with daily departures and agent T J King providing particulars and descriptive folders. Also includes old remedies for troublesome corn with home treatment and sale note.

Santa Fe

Salt Lake City Ogden Utah Run as Ethin Fe Route

Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah transit run as Ethin Fe Route with one way fares and concerns over safety and misinformation. Residents worry about misfiled tickets and fears of dangerous crowding or fraudulent practices affecting daily travel.

Salt Lake City Ogden Utah Ucketa

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