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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1897

Page

8

American riders set to meet Welsh challenger in Madison Square Garden

In New York on November 2, a high stakes speed cycling challenge pits Welsh rider Michisel against two American cyclists. The match would divide the course into halves per rider, with Michisel attempting the full distance. Rumors swirl of other possible matchups including Christmas and New Year showdowns against notable UK and European riders, with wagers up to $5,000.

New York Jimelle Michisel Peery Michael In & Rice France Horne alpo—Gaigolts Mile Chimiry Imi Michiel Taylire Wil Dunn Arthur Mie England Whenan Sinha Whatmphon Surepey Tay Mivienoe Wprine Dintin Wenew Algiers Boehuera Tron Migleot Beykey Oulartes Cappo Wartheton le Warburton Enland Chademan Sue Mickel Nilésia

Georgia to debate legalizing bullfighting in legislature

Atlanta reports Senator Joe Manancid of McIntosh county will introduce a bill to permit bull fights in Georgia. Backed by supporters as a commercial boon, the measure faces opposition and was previously stalled by the judiciary committee. Proponents cite potential profits up to 420 per week with trained bulls for fighting in arenas.

Georgia Atlanta Gverehi Joe Manancid McIntosh County Caene Dente

Yale May Be Left in Intercollegiate Boating Dispute

New York November 2 The intercollegiate boating schedule faces a vexatious situation as Yale Cornell and other universities debate terms of a challenge. If Yale withdraws Cornell may be forced to row under conditions tied to historic understandings with Penn and Columbia.

Yaly Cornell Agalo Mew Haven University of Pennyylvenia Columbia

Rivalry reshapes plans for Yale Cornell Harvard race

In a Boston style debate, Cornell and Pennsylvania seek a potential three contest series with Harvard and Yale. The senior participants discuss who may be left out, with Yale implied as a third party to any proposed match. The piece also notes football enthusiasm at Topeka and cycling news at Madison Square Garden.

Anne Harvard Cornell Darvom Colimahs Pennsylvania Alec Yale

Logan in Wreck on Baltimore and Ohio Train

Chicago dispatch reports John A Logan of McCook Logan family ties rode a Baltimore and Ohio wreck near Forrest Junction. He remained unhurt but the incident left him embarrassed as a crowd of onlookers commented on the struggle to regain composure in the observation car.

Chicago John A. Logan McCook A. B. Grayland Mise Kise Graylord Mr. Logan Logan Elle Jis Hit and Spur Club Chivusers Mic Grayford Logan Ty

Patch Letter Sparks Turkeys and Loyalty Debate in Kansas

The Sound Money Democratic party leader of Kansas faces criticism as a letter praising Patch’s loyalty to Republican ideals provokes reactions. Patch, a Maine native, denies Democratic ties and rejects the idea of accepting gifts. Debates over the gift’s political implications unfold, with several individuals weighing in on the matter.

Hacan Turkey Ton Eit Alvert Patch Tovehad Patch Frente Ogd Nia Ataney Democratic Party Ahi Pateh Maine Democratic Party Kansas

Excellent Repertoire Company at Crawtoon Theater Opens Week

Isaac Payton and his Repertoire Company bring The Golden Giant Mine to Crawtoon Theater in Kansas City area after a successful run on Ninuh Street. The 22-member group includes seven Vaudeville artists and performs four acts with frequent features from Hudsey and Hart, Vernon and Armour, James Sutherland, and the Trtyton sisters. Prices are 40 10 and 20 cents with a 30 cent ticket for tonight. Also on bill are Beach and Bowers Minstrels and a local benefit for Grace Cathedral.

Isaac Payton Crawtoon Theater This City Lonleht Ninih Street Kansas City Golden Giant Mine Payton Delween Hudsey and Hart Vernon and Armour James Sutherland Coon Trtyton Sisters Amy Lady

Coffee and Tobacco Lose Hold as Postum Food Coffee Seen as Escape

A knock down argument is the final piece of logic used by Nature. Many people lean on the don't hurt me theory about coffee and tobacco until the beautiful machinery of the body collapses. Postum Food Coffee is the way out of the trouble.

Merger Consolidates Major New York Gas Firms

J Pierpont Morgan behind a mammoth consolidation uniting Equitable Gas Light Central Union Gas Light New York East River Gas Light and Central Gas Tenant firms. The reorganization absorbs acetylene rights from the Taunstable Lite company and New York Acetylene and Carbine Gas, capitalized at 10 million. Notables include C Benedict and Ogden Godwin with Belmont Wilson and Jordan involved.

J. Pierpont Morgan New York T. Perpont Morton & Co Hiave Equitable Gas Light Central Uning Gas Light Company East Rice Gas Light Company Central Gas Taent Company Masrinattia Gapinal Shur Belmont, Fe Wilson Conrad N. Jordan

Warpath Threats Split County Over Rivalry

Colonel Cas sius M. Claude pursues Wilkin Richardson accusing him of hindering Dora, sister of Richardson, from Whitehall. Claude warns Richardson to leave the county else face violence while neighbors fear fatal harm as tensions rise between families and locals. Dora writes to her brother seeking safety from the general.

Richardson Chey Tatsig

Gymnastics Classes For Young Boys And Girls In Topeka

Boys and girls between four and nine years will meet Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Topeka School of Physical Education. Programs include corrective and aesthetic gymnastics with action songs and simple poses. Enroll now for best December work. special tuition rates for early enrollees before December 1. New location 726 East Avenue, Cremerte, tt & Scott.

Etme Clork Topeka School of Physical Education

Prosperous spring predicted by Henry Clews despite dull current

Henry Clews in a New York financial review says a prosperous spring is likely as year end fund distributions lift prices in January. He notes mixed signals from Congress on currency and railroad regulation, but expects better stock market sentiment and renewed speculative buying as New Year's opens.

Henry Clews New York Eliies Milnes Cehson Washington Interstate Commission Tokely Wall Street Congress Epenfelee

Forecasting the Wall Street Movie of Whims and Rates

The piece notes that market gains depend on whims and rumors more than actual conditions, citing railroad cabinet policies and creek resistance as evidence. It argues stocks at current prices may rise with wider conditions, urging cautious investors to pursue small profits and quick returns over long holdings.

Wall Street Lange

Tammany Boss Sheehan Stricken By Illness in City

New York November 22. John F. Sheehan a Tammany Hall leader was hospitalized this afternoon after a fainting spell at his office. Doctors consider the attack not serious and expect a full recovery in a few days. the illness is linked to injuries from the recent campaign and stress.

New York Sheehan Ub Carriner

Postmaster Reports Saving Banks Policy Sparks State Protest

Augusta Maine November 20 the recommendation of Postmaster Gary in his annual report in favor of postal savings banks has drawn protests from financial institutions state bank examiner Timberlake warned savings banks and loan associations that such a system could threaten their prosperity and force windups Congressmen Dingley Burleigh and Reed reportedly oppose it. Wide quotes include a testimonial praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Arers Cherry Pectoral as trusted cures.

Augusta Gary Timberlake Dingley Burleich Heed Chamberlain W. W. Norton

Mob Tries to Hang Man Over Assault Claim

John Brump of Philadelphia escaped lynching by a mob in Camden after an alleged assault on a 12 year old mixed race girl named Plotence Percy. Crowds gathered as residents planned to hang him at a local electric light pole until police arrived and custody was secured.

J. A. Johnson Lynn Center Til Johnson Snys Jehrzon Bros Johnson Lumden G T John Brump Philadelphia Pettercly Percy Tower Camden Bromp Bowne Macrowil

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