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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1901

Page

2

Hard Fight For a Score Ends in a Draw For Washburn Medics

Sporting news reports an even battle between Washburn Medics and Topeka Blues with weight advantage for the Medics and speed for the Blues. Both halves saw the action shift territory, a strong Washburn defensive effort, and notable interference by players like Hyer. The result is honored as a hard fought tie with Washburn displaying the team spirit of never surrendering.

Muring Washburn Rogers Tas Nambarn Hyer Beeven Solschald Sheink oShrant Mbarn

Sores and Ulcers A Medical Claim and Remedy

Ancient remedy and blood cleansing claims describe sores and ulcers as chronic unless the blood is purified. The text asserts unhealthy buildup drains the body and must be expelled through the sore, warning of great danger if healing occurs too soon. It emphasizes purifying the system with a rich, pure regimen over years.

Pirates loom over Cardinals in reshaped league draft

A report outlines Pittsbore trams plans to supply material for Pat Donovan's Cardinals rivals. Names mentioned include Jeuse Bur kett Emmett Heidrick and Gene Montre ss as core, with Noodles Hahn Jack Powell and Jack Harper among others slated for signing. Warner and Jack O'Connor touted as catchers as the new lineup forms.

Pittsbore Edd Wilier National League of Clubs Pat Donovan Cardinals Mineup Jeuse Burkett Emmett Heidrick Lelf Sam Eee Bobby Wallace Hernan Long Gene Montress Pedder Secondddeson Milwauker Eases Noodles Hahn Jack Powell Jack Harper Warner Jack O'Connor New York Pittsburg St. Louis Horta Mt Louis Cardinals Wild Donovan Kruger Soho Sehriver Heyden Rt Bud ‘Forbes Ae Ly Joyce

Lipton Seeks A New Trio For The Cup Race

Sir Thomas Lipton plans another Shamrock challenge. The Erin anchored near West Twenty sixth Street with limited visitors aboard. Invitations issued for dinners and clubs as Lipton weighs next steps. Shamrock may stay in New York for the winter after a disappointing race showing.

Lipton Prem Fairy Thomas Lipton Erin West Twenty-sixth Street J Shore Mrs. Jameson Mr. Watson Glen Lee Alba Sir ‘Thomas Hauthla Wbbb Uume i Geal Accent Chicago Athletic Club New York Eris Basin

Boston Players Lock In For Next Season

Boston, Oct 7 De mount signs to play with Boston National and is expected to stay. Long rumored to move away, he faces a big raise elsewhere but may remain. Lowe seeks another raise after a large last season, while Dennut Smeen contested pay and contracts.

Boston Dement Boston Naoualy Long Clu Hin Lowe Dennut Smeen Syrlite

Wrestling at Cleveland Sees Top Contenders in Preliminary Matches

In Cleveland Tom Jenkins meets John J. Roney the Giant Gripman next Tuesday at the Central Armory for the world title clash. Two strong preliminaries are planned with 165 pound bouts as Fd Conley fights Frank Vada, and Doc Payne meets Clarence Bouldin the Cuban Wonder. Each man has posted a side bet.

Cleverand Art Tom Jenkins John J. Roney Central Armory Fd Conley Frank Vada Doc” Payne Clarence Bouldin

League Organized Professional Football Players Form Association

Chicago October 1 professional football players met to form an association. Two clubs from St Louis and one from Chicago Milwaukee will join, Detroit dropped out. Permanent officers include Yarel of Milwaukee vice president Diol of St Louis secretary and treasurer Andrews of Milwaukee. Clubs posted $100 as a schedule guarantee.

Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee Detroit St Lanure Cappel Imels St Louis Cappels Milwau- Peromanent

Conroy Signs With Pirates After Navy League Talks

The Milwaukee club announced that shortstop Conroy has signed a contract with Pittsburgh for next season after reports he eloped with the Navy League club. President Bill denied Milwaukee plans to move to St Louis despite contrary reports.

Milwaukes Conroy Milwaukte Ues Chicago Naval League Pittsburg Milwaukee Cub Pitcheroe Bill Milwaukee St Louis

Kansas U Defeats Normal With 36 to 10 Victory

Lawrence Oct 7 The University of Kansas beat Kansas State Normal 36 to 10. The KU team showed marked improvement over Friday's game against Ottawa. The offense moved the ball effectively and the defense pressed the opponent throughout.

Lawrence Kas University of Kansas Kansas Star Normal Omsawa K Offeer Cunter Ace

Fragmented game notes on late plays and touchdowns

The report describes late, unclear plays with interference and fake moves. It notes successful tuning of a trick play once or twice and a basic double pass leading to a touchdown. It mentions players or teams in a garbled manner with several corrupted terms and incomplete phrases.

ICU Wsiters

M Phee Missing In Cincinnati Scout Trip

In Newhville Tennessee on October 7 manager McPree was said to be scouting for the Cincinnati club. He planned to recruit several players during the casino week but did not complete the plan. Frank Bancreft stated he intends to stay with the team next year, despite retirement rumors.

Cincinnati Newhville Tenn Mc Pree Ih Nash Frank Bancreft Gieimat Als

Martin Conquers as Cal Heavyweight Upset Highlighted by Late KO

Hank Griffin, a colored heavyweight who gained fame facing Sam Jeffries, challenged Ed Martin at Cal tonight but was decisively outboxed and knocked down in the seventh round. Martin dominated with precise blows, forcing a decisive finish before the bell rang. Griffin showed moments of resistance in the fourth but could not counter Martin’s control.

SS Cal Hank Griffin Sim Jeffries Ed Martin Grigia Iind Martin Bave Grills Griffin

Nebraska Wins Easily Over Doan College in 23 to 0 Victory

Nebraska defeated Doan College 23 to 0 in a two-half game. Nebraska halves and ends starred as the Crete team fought stoutly but was outclassed. Notable players included Kingsbery Shed Tillabary Belt and umpire Pound. Also, Oscar Gartner and Clarence Forbes prepared for a boxing bout at Strope's hall. Stagg reportedly recruited a Minnesota medical student, Jack McClure, from St Paul for future football strength.

Lincoln New Uniiversite Aternoon Doan College Thoon Cola Crete Crete Collegians Nebraska Gaink Yartinans Pillaene G. Shed Kings‘bery Shed Tillabary Belt Stringer Gumpire Pound

October List Is Date For Closing Pan Am Expo

Closing of Ball Season at Cincinnati observed as a season ends with CiNcinneel Fisse. Beir purchased the tas e place. Umpire Brown faced loud demonstrations. Score inning details imprecise. At Chicago a glove exhibition by patched team concluded the day with 6000 in attendance. Through car service from St Louis offered for Pan Am express travel to Buffalo.

Cincinnati Laois Brown ALOIS Hiatterien St. Lance Nidgett Ruta Inemics Fidixenacs St. Louis Yerkes and Sehriver Chicago seEne Gyason Ieteam Ull Highon Blin Chitenicn Chasis Pituburg Alero St Louis Pan-Américan Express St Lonia J.T. 2 Bex Antonio A. G. FP. Agt

Minneapolis Minn and Return 15 05 via Sacta Fe Account

Minneapolis and return fare valued at 15 05 processed through a Sacta Fe account tied to the National Convention of Chris. Details imply travel arrangements and expense handling for an event in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Minn Chris

Kansas News In Amphitheater Sues the Proprietor

A Kansas newspaper reports a legal action filed in an amphitheater setting where a plaintiff sues the proprietor over a dispute. The suit seeks remedies related to the venue and business conduct, highlighting the conflict and potential impact on local commerce.

Wabaunsee County Suit Seeks 1900 Damages from Fountain Collapse

Bertha McLaughlin, filing in Wichita district court, seeks 1900 damages from E H Brainard alleging negligence caused injuries when the amphi theater surrounding the carnival electrical fountain collapsed at the midway. She says she purchased a ticket to view the show, was thrown to the ground, and suffered severe bruising and alleged permanent injuries. Brainard, operator of the fountain, is from Kansas City. The case cites property failure and safety lapses at the structure built around the fountain this year.

Wichita Kas Bertha McLaughlin E. H. Brainard Brainard Kansans Mint McLaughns

Funeral of Mrs Wheeler Well Known Resident of EAM City

Funeral services for Mrs Wheeler, wife of J A Wheeler, a longtime Graham County resident, were held with large attendance. The bereaved family has deep roots in the community, and the ceremony reflected the respect accorded to a well known local figure.

Wheeler Eam City Eat Raneral A J. A. Wheeler Henry Cassel Graham County Mr. Wheeler

Wa Paunsee County Day Saloons Closed After Temperance Push

Alma Oct 5 The Wa Paunsee saloons long open in violation of town law are now all closed. County Attorney Seaman has ordered all operatives to quit the business and will use his best efforts to suppress saloons during his remaining term. The German element in Alan complicates enforcement efforts.

Alma Paunsee Seaman Jointista Alan Te

Pipes Gives Bond In Elllis County Killing Case

W W Pipes of Ellis City Kansas posts bond after killing incident, complying with court order. District court in Hills County sets bond around 30000 dollars. Henry J Harci, a renowned attorney from Graham County, has been retained for Pipes.

Emporia to Improve Street Car and Power Plant

Emporia plans to expand its electric power plant owned by the city and form committees of leading businessmen to oversee the project. The upgrade aims to supply power for manufacturing around the clock and may support a city owned street car system. Bond proposals face little opposition. Other brief items note a large barn fire near Parsons with substantial losses and an upcoming Catholic Jubilee in Salina.

Emporia

Robbery and Barn Fire Reported in Early October

The report notes Ken its Monty removing valuables from a bank safe and traces to two blocks away. Separately, two hay and hornes filled barns were burned with all contents, the Mc Candless estate and W A Hale owned. Kate Bhafer of Walnut died at Ottawa depot while awaiting a train home after a health trip.

Ken Monty Emporia McCandless W. A. Hale A. Dodge Madison Ottawa Kate Bhafer Walnut Crawford County Santa Fe South Walnot

Missing Concordia Man and Self Inflicted Death Reported

Kilied Himself at Harper Harper Oct 7 Chirley Tuttle shot and killed himself while walking along the railroad track Papers found in his bore the above name and indicate that his home was at Des Moines Iowa A pawn ticket showed that he had pawned a watch in Kansas City a few weeks ago Missing Concordia Man Concordia Oct 7 Information is wanted by his family of J C Gault a thirty four year old who left Concordia Kan Tuesday Oct 1 Wore Might suit and straw hat about 5 feet 9 inches tall weighs about 115 pounds brown moustache turning gray quite bald Telegraph information to Carl Moore sheriff

Concordia J. C. Gault Concorda Kan Carl Moore Sheritt

Janitor to Regent Named for Kansas University

A. L. Wilmoth, once a janitor who funded his education by cleaning university buildings, is appointed regent of Kansas University to fill the vacancy left by the death of E. L. Ackley. His rise from humble work to state university governance mirrors his former law partner W. W. Caldwell’s support. Governor Stanley also appoints F. P. Hill as probate judge of Rooks County and names delegates to the National Prison Congress in Kansas City.

A. L. Wilmoth Kansas University Wilmoth EL. Ackley Ackley Kenais University W. W. Caldwell Concordia Caldwell State University Wimoth Stanley S F. P. Hill Rooks County Vier TH. G. Bessey John D. Milliken McPherson F. W. Blackmar Lawrence E. Bewett Lansing National Prison Congress Kanas City

Len Korn Resigns to Head New Federal Rail Office

Len Korn, after seventeen years with the Santa Fe general freight offices in this city, resigns to become chief clerk in the general agent’s office for a consolidated group of railroads led from Cincinnati Ohio. Mr and Mrs Korn will depart for Cincinnati Monday. Korn held the tariff rate clerk post at the time of resignation.

Len Korn Santa Fe Railway Southern Pacific Union Pacific Cincinnati Ohio Korn

Shall Free Speech and a Free Press Be Muzzled

Rev J D Countermine appeals at First Presbyterian urging free speech in journalism. He argues thought shapes civilization from science to religion and warns suppression harms society. He cites Sir Richard Steele and stresses the press as vital for public discourse and national liberty.

J. D. Countermine First Presbyterian Church Mr. Countermine St Peter's Henico Fountain of Fife Richard Steele Ben Ala Bos America Earth

Fragmented Rants on Liberty and Morality Across Nations

The fragment reflects scattered critiques of law and free speech, warning against failing righteousness and loyalty to God and man. It questions how institutions expand or enforce laws, and laments corruption spreading through society as voices are constrained or misused.

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Rock Island Route Return Ticket Sale Notes

Train offer from St Louis to return for $9.50 with tickets on sale in October. Return travel available October 4 with departure at 6 PM. Details indicate midday or evening travel from the old terminal, offering limited hours for sale at the depot.

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