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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1901
Page
2
Harvard football prospects brighten after two weeks of practice at Carbondale field, with emphasis on strengthening backfield and line play. Yale shows no change while Princeton appears stronger than last season, and Colgate and other teams prepare for upcoming games amid cautious optimism and noted backfield weaknesses.
A Washington D C reader describes rheumatic pains and trembling muscles from toxins and blood stagnation. She recounts taking pills that supposedly cured her, noting improvement in appetite and energy. The letter argues for a treatment restoring strength and vitality.
The passage reflects on early college football, noting Pop Warner’s influence in shaping the game. It suggests the era featured raw talent needing guidance and experience, with coaches shaping players into a more disciplined, strategic cadre for higher competition.
George Foster, Kansas athletic chief, traveled to discuss a annual Kansas Missouri football game to be held perhaps at Exposition park or Fairmount. Uncertain scheduling for Thanksgiving day. Interstate series possibility discussed. Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska universities considered. prospects bright but no firm plans yet.
Forbes was awarded the decision over Oscar Gardner of Omaha at Strope's Hall in a rapid nine round bout. Gardner’s seconds halted a KO late in the ninth as Forbes pressed with a strong left jab, while Gardner showed limited offense amid evident poor condition and nerves.
New York report states Tom O Rourke, once Walcott’s promoter, confirms Walcott now under Young Mitchell. O Rourke accuses Mitchell of swallowing Walcott’s share of the purse after Gardner victory and says he received no payment despite demanding his stake.
A report outlines Jeffries plans to stay at the springs for four to five days before a fight with Ruhlin. He will box his brother and Hob Armstrong while there. Bills leave to back Harry Corbett are mentioned, with timing uncertain as Ruhlin’s funds are in doubt. Local sports intrigue grows over the upcoming bout.
Robert McKee, left tackle for Alma College football, was injured in a Saturday game against Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit. He was bunted in the abdomen and died suddenly, ending his participation in the season.
Washburns football team plans a Saturday game with the Hosworth Medics at St Joe and had arranged a match with Ellsworth Medica. Several practice games are slated on Washburns field with the high school and the Kansas medics as part of the week long schedule. Terry McGovern is noted as enthusiastic about fast trotters in New York.
Race reports and horse notes from multiple venues. Meljevern and Misa Blenore feature in a crash alongside a mounted officer. Topeke Gun Club results highlight a 60 straight, and Abe Prank’s owner withdraws a young entrant. Details cover mares, trotters, breeders, and upcoming matches with various stakes and speeds.
Congressman Chartis K. Curtis of Kansas met with officials at the War Department and the Department of Justice regarding a special appropriation. He was assured the post would be made the broad unit in the United States, one of the largest military endeavors. St Louis and Return $9.50 on Santa Fe, travel October 6 to 11, return by October 14.
Kansas event unfolds October 24 to 27 at Convention Hall with speakers from Chicago and New York. J E B Nissley discusses his foreign trip as part of the sessions. Includes devotional meetings, Bible addresses, and sectional conferences led by noted leaders F S Goodman and Harris H Gregg.
The Kansas Agricultural College board of regents formed a committee to run the college creamery year round starting November 1. The Continental Creamery will cede its Manhattan station to the college. A skilled expert will be hired to supervise creamery work and conduct butter and cheese research. Apprentices numbering twenty five will enter each quarter. The move aims to supply trained dairy workers as demand for buttermakers and skimming station operators rises.
George C. Montgomery a Santa Fe railroad secret service man was shot through a window at his home in Winfield Kansas last Saturday. The Santa Fe company offered $4 000 bounties for the arrest and conviction while the state posted $250. Supposition points to a cowboy affiliated with a hostile ranch as the shooter.
Fort Scott Kansas October 3. The case involves State Representative Jonathan Davis and a bank cashier in Webb City tied to a $5000 bunco scheme. Davis’s attorneys allege the Webb City cashier assisted the crooks and will seek a gubernatorial requisition to pursue him.
Moreland Graham county town sees a new grain elevator by A J Poor Grain company with 109 bushel capacity and a moving 5 000 bushels capacity unit. Grain and hay stock are held by the company and the facility is described as working well in this Oct 9 report.
A man entered the bedroom of Ada Thomas, a student from Emporia studying at the Presbyterian college, choked her into unconsciousness but fled when neighbors arrived. Miss Thomas obtained a clear view of the attacker and would identify him if seen again. Additionally, Kansas rural routes, post office notices, and local civic items fill the page with various appointments, reconciliations, and local improvements across multiple towns including Rossville, Oskaloosa, and Emporia.
California's top track squad plans an eastern tour next spring to challenge major universities in intercollegiate contests. Expected stars include Cadogan a 10 second sprinter and Service a 1 56 3 5 half mile contender. Hamlin Powell Cheek and Fheman lead hurdling hopes while Cooley Cheek Powell anchor high jump. Heater of Oregon may enter the pole vault as the squad targets eastern records.
Hartt Conn Oct 0 An opening feature notes Miss Ifelun'Btune death threat and lines about government action to rescue her. Secretary Atlee and President Roosevelt meet to press diplomacy for her safety. Nathaniel Rose and Dr W Acheman named to nominations committee. Delegates favor Dr Capen's re election as president.
A large fire swept dock and rail yard areas at the Peabody Coal company near Orleans street. Flames reached freight sheds of the Chicago & Northwestern railway and buildings housing Globe Lighting and Heating and Davidson Marble works. Twenty freight cars burned, coal yard blaze covered two acres, with total estimated loss about 595000 paid by multiple companies and insured.
On October 3 in New York City President Seth Low bade farewell to Columbia University officers and students. He announced he had forwarded resignation to trustees who, in the afternoon, accepted it. Nicholas Murray Butler, professor of philosophy and education, was named temporary president.
New York records for tax collection broke annual marks with $15,000,000 paid in a single day. Vanderbilt estate taxes led the surge, totaling $813,000 paid in five checks. Alfred Wynne Vanderbilt figures as the leading taxpayer, with the Standard Oil company contributing a $160,000 check and other large sums from prominent families such as the Astor estate.
Washington October 9 The Washington bureau reports that the Missouri party and Rock Tsien Tsa will appear before the state board of commissioners to present a complaint. The next sitting will be at Harlan near Thorsiey as farmers seek a greater site and an erater site for their needs. China Ready For Treaties. Bishop Burgess Dead.
The Y M C A night school will begin October 14 with instructors from Jones experienced in business college teaching. Each student gets personal attention and those completing the course earn the International certificate. For details call the Association office at Emat Elgthha street.
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