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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1902

Page

3

Huge Smokestack Rising at Leavenworth Prison Site

Report describes a massive construction at Leavenworth with a 125 foot high smokestack and a circular barbed wire pen. About 400 workers toil, walls up to four to six feet thick, brick pans and a vast steel framework. work aims to complete the stack, with rivet firing and freight of stone and iron as convicts and guards oversee the process. The piece notes the project will serve the prison facility and that convicts are housed nearby to work continuously.

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Baptists New Seminary Gains Regional Backing

Kansas City Kansas Oct 22 The Kansas City Baptists Theological Seminary secured formal support from Baptist churches across Kansas Missouri Nebraska Iowa and the central west. Plans include purchasing property in Kansas City and opening the institute as a regional theological center with faculty from Northrop Wells Crannell and other pastors.

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Grand Chase for Life In Arkansas City Escort Case

A New York millionaire and his wife travel by special train through Arkansas City to Colorado. The Earhart duo are escorted by two sheriffs and several aides amid a high tension tale of pursuit and desperate flight. The special conveyance ran late, averaging about sixty miles per hour, with the pair under tight guard as it departed Junta, Colorado, at 9 PM.

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Langton Fire Blazes Through City Districts

A $3,000 fire damaged Langton, Kansas buildings Monday night, with crews fighting the blaze as several structures were consumed. The article notes upcoming travel opportunities and fares for a large regional excursion, urging readers to act before the event on October 21 and travel across multiple territories including Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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Contested football clash ends in stalemate with strong crowd

A fast and furious Tuesday afternoon game at Lindsborg drew about 1 400 fans as Bethany Swedes fought Haskell Indians to a 0 0 tie. Both teams featured injuries and second string players, yet key plays by Tealie Preteen and Hauser kept the score even. Officials Odell and Tucker oversaw a tense defensive battle with little scoring and heavy end line action throughout.

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Terry A True Feather: McGovern Seeks Big Fights

Chicago October 23 Terry McGovern a featherweight contender vows to reach 132 pounds in two weeks and eyes a bout with Harry Stanke or Frank Corbett. He trains between theater engagements and recently sparred with Billy Phraune, nicknamed the White West Sider, as he pursues title consideration and matches with Heidy Yanger.

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Receivers Appointed as Baltimore Baseball Struggles Continue

Baltimore Oct. 22 The Baltimore baseball and athletic association has a receivership appointed by Judge Stock, signaling a power struggle with Ban Johnson’s American league plans for a New York club. The decision addresses Hippel & Co. claims for grounds valuable to the franchise, while Johnson’s stance on forfeiture clouds control of the ballpark and team. A revenue dispute over the stadium grounds and franchise rights remains unsettled as the case unfolds.

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Morris Park track plan outlined for Hempstead proposal

New York reports a proposed Morris Park development in Hempstead to create the world’s fastest one mile straightaway track with 450 acres at about 800 dollars per acre. August Telmont William Whitney Thomas Hitchcock and others invested, aiming a major harness and horse racing complex with paddocks and clubhouses. Durnell disputes and jockey club politics noted while Old Penn sees weak football prospects due to scholarship gaps and injuries.

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Pfeffer Breaks an Arm in Practice at Tacine

Chicago reports Fred Pfeffer broke his arm during a practice throw to first at Tacine. The injury endangers his return, with talk of unlikely comeback and possible shift to bowling. In New York Julius Pleischman announced plans to retire from politics to focus on a racing stable.

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New York Gleanings and Brash Ownership Rumor

A garbled New York section mentions Opta-Johny Brash as new club owner poised to arrive in Indianapolis. It lists uncertain names and events, including references to Christy Mathewson’s signature, Bert Reenan, Frank Bowerman, and Mogmw, with unclear dates and details amid a jumbled prose fragment.

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Princeton, Cornell, Yale News Mix In College Football Wake

Princeton prepares for Columbia and Yale attempts as major players in a shifting college football scene. Cornell faces uncertainty after a heavy loss to the Warislen medians, with potential back-field changes and injuries affecting lineup.

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Hark Forward wins as Dixiana stakes feature run

The Corinthian steeplechase flat includes Hark Forward, the favorite, scoring a victory in a two day span. Dom Paul led early in the Dixiana stakes for two year olds, Ring pressed, and Vincennes by Jobh A Drake was bid up to 2205, stable holding the score. Baseball at Baldwin sees Wellsville edge Media 5 1 in a tense game as Dummy Taylor and Truscheln shine on the mound.

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Burlington routes offer low fares for September and October travel

The State Journal notes Hartington Route discounts from Missouri River to California Portland and Puget Sound area daily in September and October with reduced rates to Spokane and Helena regions. Northern Pacific Express runs Kanes City to the northwest daily. Excursions to Ohio and Indiana September dates. Alva rates in early October. Burlington trains to Chicago and St Louis advertise standard equipment and rapid service. Consult local agents for travel plans.

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