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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1901

Page

2

Amelie Rives Returns to Paris Amid Rumors of Spouse

Paris reports Princess Troubetkoy, now using her married name Amelie Rives, arrived from Italy after news of her husband Bert Tong missing. Rumors swirl around the couple’s estrangement and the mystery of his status while Prince Troubetkoy stays in Italy. The pair appear in accord and the prince plans to return to arrange a life size Tolstoi portrait.

Paris Sroubetukoy Eteer Wea Et Rives Italy Bert Tong Jeho Armstrong Chan Troubetakou Artint Mt Tolstoi

Dramatic Village Westmaster at Crawford Tuesday

Readable notices describe Village Westmaster as the attraction at Crawford on Tuesday with an entertaining story simple in plot and moral value. It references prior successes in New York and eastern cities, plus other company productions and cast members.

Westmaster Crawford Wilker Chiewro Great Northern Kelly Akey

Contagious Blood Poison Exposed by Swift Specific Cure

An ad proclaims a highly contagious blood disease cured by Swift Specific, warning against reliance on external signs and mercury treatments. It asserts heredity and early symptoms mask the disease, stresses a lifelong threat, and credits a mineral-free remedy from Atlanta, GA for complete blood purification.

Sally Sreeneriven Corus Swift Atlanta

Friendly boxing bout ends in brawl between Rublin and Hegarty

In San Francisco on October 14 a friendly featherweight bout between Rublin and Tan Hegarty spiraled into a row. Rublin lost his temper and pressed hard, with Hegarty returning blows. A peacemaker was knocked down as Hegarty escaped through a window, leaving Rublin more damaged.

San Francisco Cal Rublin Tan Hegarty Hegarty Blanken's Madden Gus Tim Roblin Hublin

Topeka High and Kansas City Clash In Narrow Football Tie

Topeka High and Kansas City Central played a hard football game on Saturday, ending in a 6 to 6 tie. The Topeka team controlled much of the opening action with powerful end runs and lines, while Kansas City rallied in the second half with determined defense and a late push near the Topeka goal. A blocked punt nearly produced a Topeka score, and both sides faced wind and injuries, with ragged moments and frequent stoppages.

Kansas City Kansas City Central Washburn Topeka Sgun Agen Bicizhman Houth Trans Topeke S.s Stanton A. Griggs Funchess F Griggs Taylor McEachron Graves Tinemen Reid

Walcott Faces Carter in San Francisco Fight Night

The featured bout of the week pairs Joe Walcott and Kid Carter in San Francisco. Promoters expect a Walcott win based on past meetings in Hartford where Carter edged W. Brooklyn foe. Carter seeks revenge after a prior Carter defeat to Gardiner, hoping to upset the odds if Walcott falters.

San Carter Cardiner Gardiner Walcott

Good Work by Re.v. Win at Hirksville

In Hirksville Boore led a 17 to 6 victory over the Osteopaths of American School, a 30 minute game marked by strong play from Kim and a sensational finish. Officials Houx and Goodson of Missouri faced quack wrangling over denations as Kansas had a disputed third touchdown ruled valid.

Re.v Hirksville Qet Kim University Ode American School of Osteopaths Houx Goodson Minsour Kansas Cis

Osteopaths Clash With Kansas In Rough Scrimmage

Kansas scored early and again on a ground play to lead the Osteopaths. The Osteopaths bucked back but failed to score in the second half as Kansas dominated inside opponent territory. Injuries sidelined Lenthan Alphin Brummise with replacements Vin cent and Allen. Kirksville’s Tinneld was hurt and knocked unconscious but is out of danger.

Kirkesville Kansas Seananthe Carsiea van Dorn Craig Crowley Lenthan Alphin Brummise Efe

Narrow Margin Ends In Washburn Medics Victory

The Washburn Medics beat Ensworth Medical College eleven Saturday afternoon in a closely fought game. Fullback performed a live feat on a scoring drive while Gill’s punt was nearly blocked. Washburn showed better organization with end runs by Mehl and Banks and strong backing by Gill. Officials included Page as referee and Porter as umpire.

Joseph Mo Osh Washburn Ensworth Medical College Boore Hini Saace Con Jey Kansas City Pate Gill Washurn Mehl Banks Bieir Merehal Page Porter

No Score At Emporia in First Kansas Normal Game

Emporia Kansas October 14 State Normal football battled Kansas Medical College Topeka to a scoreless tie in its first game. Neither team produced a decisive drive as mid game fumbles and stalled offenses dominated. Mid diekaut Hensley and R Stuart stood out for their teams while the Doctors and Normals fumbled late opportunities. Minnesota 19 Nebraska 0 also noted with detailed scoring summary.

Emporia Kan State Normal Kansas Medical College Topeka Middiekaut Hensley R. Stuart Krone Medica Minnesota Nebraska Northrop Field Minnesota Giants

Beresford in The Wrong Mr. Wright at Crawford Theatre

The review praises Harry Beresford in The Wrong Mr. Wright at Crawford, noting his precise comic timing and attention to detail. It compares his style to Cornish and Goldsmith era farces, calling the plot familiar but well dressed with lively, uproarious situations and a strong supporting company.

Thorp Actors' Hall Harry Beresford Crawford Wey Sire Welghes Mir Berrsfordia Harry Cornon Clark Lovern Goldsmith Air Beresford

Yukon Cable Rates Lowered in British Columbia

Yukon cables announce new pricing in Vancouver with a shift to 40 cents per word for press wording. Previous minimum charges were ten words at four dollars, while earlier rates varied per hundred words. The change reflects a move toward simplified word-based billing for press use.

Yukon Vancouver B. C

Kansas Murder Arrest Ties to Winfield Killing

W C Johnson was arrested in Winfield on suspicion of murdering G C Montgomery. He had been working on a ranch in Bliss, Oklahoma Territory, and had lived nearby. The case drew attention as investigators kept details secret and a $3,000 reward was offered for justice.

Winfield, Kes Cal Ferguson W. . Johnson G. C. Montgomery Johnson Millers Bliss O. T Montgomery Torrance Perguson Ferguson Ferguson Lees Johnson The Santa Fe Bere Montp Romery Winfield Nat Kerfoot St. Joe

Desptos school building gains praise for design and size

At Topeka the new School building, costing $10,000, features hot air furnaces and dry closets. The one thled room is one third larger than the burned room. Enrollment rises about 260 from last year as Theo. H. Sheffer leads as principal with Miss Anna D. White and others guiding instruction.

Topeka Desptos Theo. H. Sheffer Win Anna D. White Ermammar

Simpson's Growing Trade Sparks Mitchell County Boom

Simpson town in Mitchell County shows rapid growth with monthly trade between 1,800 and 2,200 dollars, plans for a gravel platform, and a dozen carloads of products from Simpson ertet mill for export. Local enterprises expand as the community adds 50 new Woodmen of America members and considers a 10,000 bushel elevator with gasoline engine.

Mitchell County Simpson Ort Union Pachic Simpson Ertet Mill Simpson Camp Maduen Woodmen of America Ing Niel & Nicol Shipera James Wanger Shaffer J. O ‘Trout

Tragedy at Blaine Burns Buildings Inmate Fatalities

Blaine Kansas October 14 two buildings burned and a third was damaged in a blaze that killed two inmates and left mystery surrounding the incident. Fire crews fought the flames as investigators began piecing together how the fires started and what caused the casualties at the Blaine facility.

Blaine Kan

Father of Cronan Driven to Violent Insanity

The text notes that the father of Cronan proved too much for him and has descended into hopeless violence and insanity.

Cronan

Murder charge and jail term spark Kansas notices

Reports from Wellington and nearby towns detail James Nevins known as Big Jim being charged with murder in Roberts County after requisition papers arrived from Kankakee. Nevins is jailed on a separate joint-running sentence. a gambling charge is pending but county commissioners may delay action. Also covered are puzzled Emporia doctors investigating Arthur Shoeck’s mysterious injuries, a bank consolidation in Leavenworth, a Missouri Kansas colored E Conference, and a runaway accident injuring Mrs Louis Koehler near Langenworth.

Wellington Kan J. . Russell Kankakes Til James Nevins Big Jim Dennis Reardon Roberts Kankakee Nevins Mr. Russell

Abilene Gas Well Drills Deep as Oil Hopes Rise

Abilene Kansas October 14 The gas well west of town is down 1600 feet with no oil indications yet. Drilling has passed clay beds typical of oil regions and may extend to 2500 feet. Also reported are a fatal fall from a tree in Arkansas City and a quarrel shooting in Winfield, plus pension grants and a horse thief conviction in Marysville.

Abilene Kay Marysville Kam George Millsap Wymore Neb West

Growth of cities in construction activity via nine months

Chicago reports through Construction News that nineteen cities show higher building starts in the first nine months of 1901 than the same period in 1900. Total expenditures reached $5,238,046 higher with 309 more structures, led by New York at $2,570,625 and Chicago second. Milwaukee posts the highest percentage gain at 26 percent.

Chicago New York Chicago' i Brooklyn Pittsburg Philadelphia Milwaukee

Morgan Expected London Visit Aims at Steamship Lines

London reports J Pierpont Morgan is due in late October or early November and plans an extended stay with Paris visits. He is believed to be seeking influence to secure control of White Star or another steamship line. The Queenstown outward leg yielded strong ticket sales and profits. Morgan may visit Boston and other East Coast ports while pursuing licences and opportunities in the Atlantic shipping market.

London J. Pierpont Mfersmann Paris White Star Mas ‘Weil Mire Morgen Boston Gunton

New Trial For Molineux Court Split On Outcome

Albany dispatch reports the New York Court of Appeals is poised to rule in the Molineux case with a majority of seven judges signaling a new trial. Five of the seven judges favor granting a new trial while Judge Werner of Rochester wrote the majority opinion. The minority opinion is expected from Judge Parker or Judge O'Brien.

Albany Court of Appeals Molineux Werner of

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