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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1901

Page

9

Global and Local Briefs Horns of News From Around the World

A mixed telegraphic roundup reports arrests in Mexico for multiple murders, Colombian rebels dying aboard a British steamer, and heavy rains in Galveston. It notes electricity plans for railroads, royal inquiries, and various political resignations, trials, and local civic actions across the United States and abroad. The local summary mentions auditorium lawsuits, bond issues, a Topeka murder, Odd Fellows events, and civic projects in Kansas.

Endorsement for Smiths Green Mountain Renovator in Vermont

Local endorsement lauds a Vermont remedy named Green Mountain Renovator, a root and herb tonic praised as a blood and nerve strengthener. Claiming sixty years of use in the east, the text asserts modern investors and pharmacists are promoting the product nationwide, highlighting its reputed benefits.

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Banks Will Co-operate in State Association Tools

Abiiene Kaz Oct. 12 reports the Ki war office and state banks using the association for fidelity bonds and depository bonds. Banks insure officers and mills via the group, with a recent move of $150 insured through the association. An exchangeable drafts system is provided to members, enabling cashable drafts at any member desk. The organization grows into wider banking coordination as deposits rise with farmers selling stock and grain.

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McPherson Man Fined for Bootlegging in Police Court

In McPherson a police court case found Charles Beebe guilty of receiving and selling one gallon of whisky in quart bottles. Beebe was fined 100 dollars plus costs, total 65 dollars, and jailed for inability to pay. Deputy D Daniel testified, Beebe claimed the group bought the liquor jointly, a technical law violation.

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Balna Church Robbed

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Teething Festivity Ticket Sale and Contact Details

Fragmented notice notes a $200 return via widows and pears during local festivities with ticket sales and a web option. It lists partial addresses in Kansas City and Menninger Missouri, including offices and residences, with unclear event specifics.

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How He Got It and How He Intends to Keep It

The article profiles Terry McGovern and discusses wealth from boxing, noting his stance on money, lifestyle, and family. It contrasts McGovern with rivals like John Sullivan and George Dixon, and mentions his non drinking, marriage, children, and plan to retain earnings through cautious living. It also touches on Nachad and other figures in speculative wealth chatter.

Mathewson the Magnet Raises Giants’ Value to $100000

New York pitcher Christy Mathewson is credited with boosting the National League value by about $100,000 for the season. His home games drew roughly 5,000 per game on average, with attendances in other cities often three times larger. He will spend winter in Albuquerque with a team, after a celebratory sendoff at Colonia Hotel.

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New York Bible Turk Veracity in Constantinople

In Constantinople on October 12 a report describes a wealthy and well educated Turkish figure known as the Bible Turk Veracious, noted for speaking several languages and residing in the city.

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Missouri Tigers Lose to Simpson I Defeats Foot-Tall Binvon

Simpson I defeats Missouri by 10 to 0 as Towans outweigh the Tigers in line play. Missouri showed brief flashes but could not match weight and strength, with Towans adopting a strong defensive and backed-up formation that stifled Missouri’s attack. The game was hard fought though ragged in places.

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Oxford Boy Ahead Wins Trotting Futurity in Close Finish

In Lexington on October 12 Oxford Boy, son of Red Clute, won the year old trotting futurity after a tight duel with Grace Eldred. Grace Eldred led early heats but broke near the pole in the deciding heat as Oxford Boy surged to victory in 2 20.

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Cresceus Lowers World's Half Mile Record at Toledo

Cresceus lowered the world's trotting record on a half mile track by one quarter of a second at Toledo on Friday. The stallion, previously the record holder, had two warm up trips before the run, then surged to the lead and shaved time to 2 11 9 percent miles per hour as he passed the first turn. An applause rose in the home stretch as Cresceus accelerated further.

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Philadelphia Whips to Challenge Vanderbilt on New York Run

Philadelphia promoters plan a coach motion to New York and back within a fortnight to break Alfred G. Vanderbilt's record. Edward Browning chairs Pour-in Hand club to organize the attempt. Also noted are boxing notices about McGovern and Tipman, with Harris posting a $1,000 forfeit. Nebraska football notes from Lincoln describe an upcoming trip to Minneapolis as the Huskers prepare for the Gophers.

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Shoot at Erporia Emporia Gua Club Event

In Emporia Kansas on October 12 the Emporia Gun Club held an all day shoot. Details are fragmentary but indicate a cash purse distribution with several entries and a 43 dollar award at a 85 percent stake. The record mentions purses and a participant linked to Arkansas.

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Unique Wisconsin asylum deed suit heads to district court

Fort Scott records reveal a lawsuit over a Wisconsin inmate Mrs Deb orah Driscoll who allegedly signed a farm deed while confined in an asylum. The case seeks 16 000 to 20 000 in damages as heirs, bankers, and real estate interests clash over ownership of the 1000 acre Riley ranch near Hepler Kansas and disputed transfer details.

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Graham County Farmers Make Money From Alfalfa Turn

Graham County farmers profit from alfalfa as rains yield abundant rough stock feed. Locals say eastern papers mocked the crop for years, but this season’s favorable weather supports strong alfalfa prices and expanding fields in the Graham County area.

Graham County Him City Kansas

Graham County Sees Orchard Era and Prosperity

Farmers in Graham County report rising wealth from wheat sales and strong bank deposits in Hill City. Large acreages of spring wheat and corn feed, plus new nursery firms, a grain elevator, and a creamery signal a booming economy and expansion for Hill City and surrounding farms.

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Cattle Queen of Marshall to Enter Two Heifers at KC Show

Blue Rapids reports Marshall County cattle leader Cattle Queen of Marshall will send two Hereford heifers to the Kansas City cattle show. The animals are Etta No. 100447 and Wins and Coun No. 100447, with Archibald Me No. 60922 as sire. Dam Strapper No. 61466 leads to Irta, Countess line, bloodlines traced to Beau Real.

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Hold Up at Danville and Wheat Fertilizer Study Near Burlington

The Danville held-up case details a masked robbery at Pixhtra Shireman's general store with gunmen taking a gold watch and money from a drawer while a boy and a woman experience peril. Separately, central Kansas experiments near Burlington test drilling fertilizer into wheat to boost yields, with costs cited at $25 per ton and fertilizer covering twenty acres.

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State Board Adjourns After School Tour

Wichita Kan Oct 12 The state board completed a tour among southeastern schools with state certificate recognition and noted limited progress at Prien University due to church meetings. Fairmount may adjust points. decisions to be suggested if not improved. Four prisoners of Junction City Oct 22 and several organizations reported involvement in a minor incident. Ottawa Oct 12 The fourth Pennsylvania association reunion was held at Forest Park with rain shortening attendance. A picnic followed. HJ Smith named president.

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