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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1901

Page

2

Wizard of Spirit Lake Captures the Republic Cup

St Louis November 24 The final shoot of the Republic Cup saw Jim Elliott of Kansas City fade as Fred Gilbert the wizard of Spirit Lake clinched the trophy after a tense shoot-off. Guy Burnside forced a late challenge before Gilbert triumphed with a 44th bird.

St. Louis Wink‘shop Jim Elliott Kansas City Dupont Park Elliott Will Winnie Turntur Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake Ofer & Us Guy Burnside Hawkeye Charile Young Aphiamnoid J. A. KR. Elliott Prank Parmiiee Guy Buro Hide Young Boelth Wile Gilbert Burnside Mist Hott Gilbert Purnside Aint Parmaren Thetom Parmares

Savate Training Draws Fire in Cal for Boxing Figh ts

Berkeley reports Savate self defense draws interest from fighters. Manager Bishop visits home as Perry Queenan, lightweight of Chicago, prepares to meet Jack O’Brien in New York on November 5. Savate uses foot sparring and regulation kicks as daily training, seen by Queenan as essential for enhanced defense and range. Bishop notes Queenan’s fascination with the method and plans a tour after the December bout.

Wenan Texas Biddy Henry la Houronds Fa Savatr Queenan Baself Tstiafis Mayen Quernan O'Brien Cout Kinmatinwer Australia

Kansas Defeats Texas 12–0 in McCook Field Victory

Lawrence Kan Nov 1 The Kansas Jayhawkers defeated Texas 12 to 0 on McCook field in a hard fought game. In the first half Vincent Dodd and Laurie scored, with Jenkins adding two later. Texas showed stubborn defense but Kansas pulled away in the second half to seal the win.

KVU Texas Jayhawkers Lawrence Kan Kansas- Teras McCook Field Texans Teavier Kas & Sivat Thor Cerita I. U Jenkins Vincent Dodd Laurie Kuusana Vincert Ollower H. U

Forbes Tops O Donnell in Third Round Knockout

Johnny O Donnell 19 lasted three rounds before referee Siler halted the bout as Forbes dominated in the wind up at the Chicago Athletic Association. O Donnell showed grit but Forbes proved superior. other card details were unclear with lingering misses and misprints.

Chicory Johnny O'Donnell Harry Forbes Boxiix Entertainment Chicago Athletic Association Siler O'Donnell Forbes Jack Carrie Af Olean Brand Adenifyan Puiladelpis

St Marys Critics Protest After Close Ill Played Game

Kansas City medics charge St Marys robbed them in a football clash at Catholic college in St Louis. Officials dispute the claims while both teams praise effort as Frantown contest ends with a draw and accusations of biased officiating.

Kaness City Kansas City University Medical College St Alian U. At St Marys Carpenter St. Marys Wein John Buttomer St Marys Boys Holting Boullins Stewart Holt Marys Din Oval Uam. 2 Pont Tr Catholten

Saturday's Football Scores From Various Schools

Notre Dame Oberlin 1, Western Reserve 16, Knox 0, Kansas 12, Texas 0. Indianapolis 6, Cincinnati 0. Morgan Park Academy 0, University School Cleveland. Clyde Park High 10, Elgin 0. Harvard 2, Yale 0, Cornell 1, Vermont 6. Homestead 18, Philadelphia 9, Carlisle 0. Ottawa High 0, Lawrence High 0. Ottawa Kan Nov. Ottawa and Lawrence High met in a scoreless defensive game. Minnesota 16, Northwestern 0. Minnesota led with Schacht scoring, Knowlton converting.

Notre Dame Oberlin Western Reserve & Knox Marcha Kansas Texas University’ of Indianapolis University of Cincinnati Morgan Park Academy University School Cleveland Cllyde Park High School Elgin High School Eastern Harvard Yale Cornell Vermont Homestead A. C Philadelphia Carlisle Waltington and Jefferson Dartmouth Bt Paul's School Colby Bowdoin & Lafayette Lehigh O ‘Wesleyan Amherst Ottawa H. S Lawrence H. S Ottawa Kan Lawrence Éide

Weathered gridiron notes mix in early football reports

A garbled montage details late game incidents and finances. It mentions Lafons carrying the ball after offside calls by North western and a desperate effort by the Gophers to score. Emporia State Normal faces financial strain with tickets and travel costs rising. Michigan vs Beloit game notes reference wet field conditions and long touchdown runs. A horse racing snippet praises Little Squiaw, a Nashville track find related to Oscar Celdinburg and a purchase history.

Canun Lafons Northwestern Purple Gophers Ann Arbor Nev Arlohizan Beloit Ann Arbor Mwn Wellaville Nashville Oscar Celdinburg Ts. W. Hostetter Celdieburg Little Ballan Ottawa Republican

Gear Buys Into Kansas City Club As Manager Player

Dale D Gear former Washington pitcher and Players Protective Association secretary has bought partial interest in the Kansas City baseball club. He will manage and play for the team next year after three seasons with the Kansas City Blues under Jimmie Manning. Wellington Team Won. Sumner county high school elevens defeat Lewis Academy 17 to 6 on school grounds marking their first score against this season.

Dale Gear Kansas City Dale D. Gear Washington Baseball Club Players’ Protective Association Kansas City Baseball Club Gear Kansas City Blues Jimmie Manning Wellington Summer County High School Elevers Lewis Academy Wichita

Central high shocks St Joe in 24 to 0 football win

St Joseph high school fell to Central high school of Kansas City 24 to 0 at Athletic park in a brisk afternoon game. The match drew a large crowd and included about a hundred Kansas City boosters among the spectators.

St Joe St. Joseph Central High Schout Kansas City T Bt Jom High Athletic Park

Wamoego Apple Crop Shipped East Including New York Sales

Wamego Times reports seventy five carloads of apples shipped from Waimego in the past month. Farms such as Mort caves and large orchards sold bulk crops on the trees. McMillan sold a 20 acre crop on Dewey boulevard for 500 dollars and the T. D. Mills orchard brought 1,500 dollars. Hicks received 100, Enlow 100, and Ermich 100, with shipments mainly to New York.

Wamoego Waimego Mort Caves Big. McMillan Warmers Dewey Boulevard T. D. Mills W. I. Hicks Taaies Enlow M.D. Ermich J. St. Jennings New York Wamego Times

Department Secures Rogers Building For Five Years

A Kansas department signs a five year lease to occupy the Rogers Building. Officials say the move secures long term space for state operations and saves annual rental costs. The agreement covers full occupancy and maintenance responsibilities by the department.

Department Rogers

Beloit Post Office Expands with Seven New Rural Routes

Beloit reports seven free rural delivery routes will depart from the city, alongside one exclusive box route. Postmaster W. C. Perdue spearheaded the expansion as the A.T. Rodgers building is rented for five years at 3000 per year, with remodeling to include a 26 by 60 foot post office wall and fixtures supplied by Rodgers. The Beloit post office posted gross receipts of 10,917.88 and net revenue 7,590.02 in the last fiscal year, while local interest mirrors broader state gains and mentions Perdue as a candidate for state secretary, though he has declined. Upcoming routes include two from Asherville in Mitchell County, extending 25 and 24 miles respectively.

Beloit A.T. Rodgers Post Office Department Ie Office Missouri River Kansas Wiehe Rodgers W. C. Perdue Chan Perdue Asherville Mitchell County

Family Feud Leads to Fatal Shooting in Highland

J K Springer and J J Ward are wounded after a Saturday afternoon shooting sparked by a family feud. Ward, a Highland council member, sustained two through and through bullets and a skull fracture from a pursued attack. Ward walked home, but both men are severely injured and the town remains alarmed.

Highland J. K. Springer i J. J. Ward Springer Ward Newise Mina

Beloit's New Court House Dedicated With Ceremony

Beloit Kansas will dedicate the Mitchell county Court house tomorrow on November 26 with exercises despite weather. Topeka’s James A Troutman will be principal speaker. Severs lodges gospel children parade Manifold’s Military band and settlers recount early history. A G Mead and ex Judge Clark A Smith will speak on pioneer life and growth of Mitchell county. Attendance expected large if weather is favorable.

Beloit Kas Mitchell County Court House James A.troutman Topeka Severs Manifold Mitchell County A. G. Mead Clark A. Smith

Gave the Flag Drill at Beloit G A R circle inspection

The annual inspection of Livermore circle, Ladies of the G A R, Beloit by Mrs. Mary E. McCall, deputy inspector, was a success. The inspector found the circle in healthy condition.

Ladies Circle G. A R St Beloit Beloit Eas Livermore Circle Beloit Mary E. McCall Hays City

Circle presents new flag at Livermore encampment

The Livermore circle unveiled their new flag with Mrs A B Cotton as originator and member of the order. The service was elaborate and beautiful. The circle plans to take the work to the Fort Scott encampment and then before the department encampment of Ladies of the G A R aiming for adoption in department and maternal conventions.

A. B. Cotton Livermore Circle Fort Scott

Noted Physician Dr Lovatt Dies in Florence

Florence November 25 Dr J ceansioned Lovatt died suddenly at his home. Born in 1811 in Yorkshire England he held multiple medical qualifications and served as a surgeon in the English army. He moved to America in 1885 became chief surgeon of the city hospital at St Louis, moved to Florence in 1887. He married Countess Depingtes in 189. Funeral held at the Catholic church at 10 this morning.

Florence J. Ceansioned Lovatt Lovatt Yorkshire England Royal College of Great Britain India Africa Australia America J. Louis Depingtes Depingtes, Who Survives Him. Dr. Lovatt

Peter Boughton Convicted for Selling Ugver in Perry

Oskaloosa reports Peter Boughton of Perry was found guilty of maintaining a nuisance by selling Ugver. Judge ordered a $100 fine plus costs and three months in the county jail, with 451 bottles of beer seized as evidence.

Oskaloosa Peter Boughton Perry Ugver

Oil Strike Near Kinsley Spurred by Water Well Effort

Oil has been struck about nine miles northeast of Kinsley Kansas at a depth of 150 feet while drilling a deep water well. The value of the find is not yet known but interest is high and the discovery will be investigated thoroughly.

Kinsley, Kas Kinsley

Oswego Murder Trial Ends in Not Guilty Verdict

Oswego Kansas November 25 evidence in the Newton L Lee murder case closed Saturday afternoon with the jury returning a not guilty verdict after a three day trial He pleaded self defense to killing Robert Pettit in Edna on July 5. Emporia Gazette reports banks in Emporia had deposits totaling over 1 1 million with most banks showing higher lending and earnings than last year Baker University enrollment rises sharply with a 128 student increase over last fall.

Oswego Kas Newton L Lee Lee Robert Pettit Edna Emporia Bank Emporia the Gazette Emporia State Bank Citizens’ National Bank Emporia Savings Bank Exporia National

Bold Timber Pursuit Ends As Baker Student Hunts Rabbits

Town rumor claimed an escaped convict prowled the Murphy farm but a local Baker student hunting rabbits appeared, halting a vigil and sparing the desperado. A new gymnasium opened, with Prof Fogle and Miss Heaton guiding sessions, expanding space for science and language classes.

Dr. Murphy Prof Fogle Miss Heaton Fogle Gymnasium Modern Tangagee Heelish

Creamery Industry Expands in Central Kansas

A November report from Abilene Kansas Kus notes a strong year for the creamery industry in central Kansas. Twenty one creamery and cheese stations received milk, with product value totaling 375000 dollars in the last twelve months. Butter fat averaged 0.4 cents, the highest in years. The test has improved, with October at 45 percent, an unusually good level.

Abilene Kus Kansas Beluz

Dix Patch Introduces Unotype Compounder at Clay Center

Clay Center Kansas November 26 Dix Patch has installed a Unotype compounds machine. This, with the grain plant and fine equipment in other lines, signals the office in the county seat to be equal or superior to any other county in the state.

Kas Dix Unotype Fraviie Smelies Stata

Teaching Value Of Corn In Ainslee Style Prose

Frank M. Todd argues corn dominates world supply and demand, detailing U S production value, export growth, and evolving farming methods. He notes corn's central role in the economy, its spread into goods from mattresses to rubber substitutes, and its prominence in hog farming and bacon production.

Frank M. ‘Todd Ainslee Europe Maine Hungary Agricultural Department Tts Central West Thirty-Ebeth Missouri United States

Li Hung Chang’s Joke from Philadelphia Post

A Philadelphia Post column recalls Li Hung Chang’s reception of a Siam minister. A veteran missionary, aged and bearded, served as interpreter while Mr Barrett received the scene with a bow. The piece notes formal salutes and the delicacy of courtly manners in a historic meeting.

Li Hung Chang Philadelphia Post Tn Ching Mr. Barrett Siam Li Heng Chang Barrett Mr Barrett Min

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