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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1901

Page

2

Polish priest visits Rochester prison inmate Czolgos

In Rochester the Polish priest Rev. Szardinski visited Leon F. Czolgose awaiting execution. The interview, conducted in Polish, touched on Czolgose’s Catholic faith as he weighs reembracing it. Szardinski offered Catholic literature but did not promise he would renounce anarchism.

Auburn Leon F. Ceolgoes Mc Elnley TS. Seardinski Seartinski Staniginn Detroit Gould Rochester Hin Szardinski Father Bearcticki St Stanislaus Polish Szarsinski Georgosz

Priests Guard Silence On Notorious Czolgoss

Father Szardinski declines to discuss Czolgoss moral or religious status or whether advice was sought or given. Three other priests refuse to comment beyond noting familiarity with Czolgoss while confirming he is without the ban and an incorrigible, utterly worthless case.

Codgoss Stea Cxolgoss Szardinski Ceolgoss Cadgoss Szard Letocka Seviza Stadenon

Buller Relieved of Command in South Africa War

London reports Sir Redvers Buller has been relieved of command of the first army corps in South Africa. General White is to succeed him with General French to take effect when his services are no longer required. Details describe Buller’s failures at Ladysmith and reactions in Britain, including criticism of his conduct and potential peerage fate. The King shows interest amid ongoing Ladysmith controversy as the War Office confirms Buller’s relief.

London Redvers Buller Gest White Buller French South Chatica Prenchts Hildyard Riderance South Africa Ladysmith Kitchener England First Army Corps At & Tuas Venacal Buller George White London Standard Siigner China War Office Redvers

Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan On Par With East

Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan appear on par with the East, standings showing competitive balance in early season play. Key games and player performances indicate a tight chase for top spots among major programs.

Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan

Two Battles Loom as Penn State Travels East to Madison

The Western football season progresses with Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Chicago in the championship mix while Penn State heads to Illinois and Wisconsin to meet Purdue and Minnesota. Illinois aims to counter Michigan and Minnesota in tactics as teams scout opponents for next Saturday’s key clashes at Madison and Champaign.

Chicago Wong Whiteas Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Lilinots Calon Cariish Atichwan Teul-En Conmparihon Ianate Connie Winconsin Ans Penns Noirenternet Champaign Minnesots Iowa Stunnespolla Kansas Madison Buffalo Ann Arbor Purdue Indiana Biocomington Obertia Cornell Ithaca Notre Ces Beloit Nebraska Amew

Young Corbett Luce Wins $500 at Faro Before McGovern Fight

Denver spectators watched Young Corbett II, known as The Kid, win $500 at the faro tables after learning from New York that his fight purse was short. He started with a $10 stake and kept betting until he had funds to last through the bout with McGovern.

Faro Denver Young Corbett New York McGovern Memphis Tenn Mabel Onward Ellert Tom Nolan Frazier Lou Vausha Dan Patch Joe Patchen Captor Neva’ Sisimens

COOLEY FOR FIRST BASE IN Seles Word To Boston Bosses

Boston dispatch reports Frank Seles urges Cooley at first base for the Boston club over Tenney for big money. Seles faults Tenney for off field conduct while noting Tenney’s managerial ambitions. Long to captain the team again, Lush kept in the outfield, Harmiston or Cooley to outfield, and a fast squad hoped, not a strong Pittsboro rival.

Frank Seles Topeka Boston Cooley Tenney Seles Brown College Selee Beles Long Lush Harmiston Toston Pittsboro

Glasco Accepts Challenge to Play Chapman for Big Purse

Glasco intends to meet Chapman in a televised challenge for a large prize. The offer calls for a game against any eleven from Salina Abilene Junction City Hope Herington Ghinea Clay Center or Fort Riley after twenty days notice with Thanksgiving preferred. If home players are used a fee from ten dollars to an agreed amount is charged to cover expenses. Glasco aims to prove its football town reputation with this decisive matchup.

Timsco Nas State Journal Chapman Salina Abs~lena Junction City Hope Herington Ghinea Clay Center Fort Riley Glasco Clasco K. U Lawrence Kan K. WU Ssue Wisconsin University Tearm Madison Althoush Kansas Outland Chicago Mutison Kirkaville Wisconsin Davidunn

Twenty One Players Jump in National League Raids

President Johnson announces that the American Wengus have under contract twenty one National League players, with a slight increase likely before next season. The statement marks official inroads on the league rival as the two circuits intensify competition and follow last season's policy to weaken National League clubs in cross league matchups.

Johunton Chicago Ban Johnson Bean Johnson

Rumors On Terry McGovern’s Health Surface

Rumors circulate that lightheavyweight champion Terry McGovern is fading after recent inconclusive reports. The chatter centers on his health and whether his form has peaked, with speculation about the fighter’s future and potential consequences for his boxing career.

New York Oct Terry McGovern

Brooklyn Wonder Faces Tough Test From Young Corbette

Since reliable quarters note the Brooklyn wonder may not be in his prime, fans anticipate a hard fight in his upcoming bout with Young Corbette on wing play, forcing him to hustle and respond.

Brooklyn Wonder Young Corbette Wing Fay

Washburn and Manhattan Set to Clash on Topeka Field

Washburn college and Manhattan agricultural teams will meet Saturday on Topeka field for the final game before the break. Washington Moors coaches Washburn and Manhattan’s lineup for the clash features heavy linemen and a contested backfield, with the Washburn star Wade Moore potentially a surprise.

Washburn Manhattan Topeka Washburn College Manhat Agricultural Weallburn Agriculturista Ie Libdsboro Wade Moors Wade Moors, Who Piayed As One of the Halfback Stara

Dozens of Fine Houses Under Construction in Kansas

In Kansas, numerous residences are advancing through the construction phase as homes rise across cities. Builders report steady demand, with several projects nearing completion and expected to add to local housing stock in coming months.

Beloit Growth Driven by Merchants and New Daily Call

Beloit sees rapid growth as Luis Bros. move large potato and cabbage shipments into the Missouri Pacific region. Beloit’s new daily publication the Call gains favor with steady ads. notable projects include a Catholic church roofing by Nelson & Tullen, a $65,000 Beloit church, and the remodeling of the Bank of Beloit building for Bunch Drug Co. New homes rise in cost from 1,100 to 7,000 dollars, while court house work nears completion for a November celebration.

W. F. Kent W. E B. Lang H. C. Annan Annan Mitchell County Cuthbert & Sargent Topeka Beloit Mitchell County Court House The Call Jones & Chubble Daily Call John A. Nelson Nelson & Tullen Nelson Maine Bedford Indiana Nelnon Catholic Church Kansas Hecht Hank of Beloit Bunch

Ice Plant For Arkansas City and Local New Companies

Disjointed OCR notes report an ice plant project in Arkansas City Kansas with a new local company forming names Fryering Hopper Hunt Conard and others. Separate mention notes a Concordia meat market burglary attempt with a bloodhound trail and failed chase.

Arkansas City pArkansas City Kan Araus Rn Ice Company Doan Se Sore Here Fryering, Co Hopper Hunt Conard Bot Iwalten Wil Lahore Concordia Kon Cartney

W O T U Convention Opens in Ottawa Kansas

Delegates and visitors from other states gather as the state W C L U convention opens at the First Baptist church in Ottawa. National officers and state leaders arrive and plan sessions with welcome addresses from local officials and church members.

Ottawa Kan First Baptist Church Lillian Mr. Stevens Maine Anna Gordon Evanston Homl Baldwiker University FC. Herrick University Chautaudua Comercial Club Missionary Moceth Mem EP. Hutchinson Hutchinson Feary Misa Nettle Parris Smith Cetter

Promising Suit Filed in District Court

In Kan October 2 a $5.00 trench of promise suit was breh Med in the district court at TN Parish widow of the defendant's brother Pariah, recently married at Nevada, Merigan Alice Iresland Parish, one of the area’s residents said to be worth pensions for veterans and widows. The original title and parties include Centralia, Ditley, Bteriing, and other listed locals.

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Death of 89 year old boy from lockjaw in Kansas

Death report from Lockjaw Kansas notes Henry Thorn, 89, died after contracting lockjaw two weeks after an accidental foot wound with a .32 caliber rifle. He had shown improvement until sudden onset of tetanus led to his death.

Lockjaw Kan Henry Thorn Lmeel Emma Abbott Chicago Seth Abbott Ittger Mr Abbott Bast Lake City

Fortune for ex convict in hypnotic murder case

Wichita reports on Anderson Gray, an ex convict tied to a hypnotic influence scheme involving a Kansas City securities firm. The article details past pardons, land restitution, and a 1300 rental value estimate amid legal actions and associates linked to the case.

Wichita Kan Anderson, Gray Sumner Aeven Yeaterda Kansas City Torncioerd Tanetenas Gray Batory Ov Morrill ISG Wand

Thief Captured and Held by Sheriff Moore

Fragmentary report describes a thief captured by Sheriff Moore and the horse recovered near Alma. The suspect was found in Ithehesx county. Further readable names include Herboldt and Alma, with unclear surrounding details.

Julius Helpeide Ara Soo Moore Alma Ian Herboldt Noll Itehesx

Rival Trusts Form for Battle Over Tobacco Industry

New York October 23 A committee of directors from Universal Tobacco and Havana Commercial plans to present to shareholders a restructuring and expansion strategy. The move signals rising antagonism toward Consolidated Tobacco. Imperial Manufacturing formed in Britain and Ireland to compete in Europe. In Lansing a Michigan supreme court decision upholds bicycle on sidewalk rights, stressing practical use for riders. No Cure No Pay appears in an unrelated ad.

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