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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1901

Page

2

Largest yacht bet on record shocks Pittsburg race

American syndicate bids $150000 at odds with English backers who put up $250000 to reach a $400000 stake. The bet, tied to the yacht race, is the biggest in history. Kingsley of London and Mustin of Pittsburg oversee the wagers while brokers receive commissions. funds are to be paid within a week after the final race.

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Minor Leagues Protest Over National Agreement Meeting

A fragmentary report describes minor leagues protest plans during a meeting at a theater on the 5th. Key figures include New England League president TW Murnans and Charles A. Marston. discussion centers on independence from the national agreement and potential impacts on players, finances, and league relations.

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Football Rules Committee Considers Changes in New York

In New York the rules committee met to consider football rule changes. The report hints at alterations to play style and scoring, noting experiments with veer formations, line penalties, and potential adjustments to play calls. The discussion remains technical and indicates ongoing revision efforts.

New York Ion Rat Ashton Oman

Trotting King to race against time in Philadelphia bid

Twentieth Century turf wonder Jrescens will attempt a mile in two minutes at Philadelphia on September 26 in a high profile harness racing showcase. The effort aims to set a new world record and solidify Trotting King’s standing among era’s fastest performers.

Jrescens Philadelphia

Delmar Jockey Club Faces Temporary Injunction

Circuit Court in St Louis grants attorney general Crow a temporary injunction against the Delmar Jockey Club. Prohibits bookmaking pool selling and betting on races at Delmar track until the final hearing next October. Sheriff Dickman assigned for service.

Circuit Court St Louis Zachruts Crow Delmar Delmar Jockey Club

WILL WHITE'S SEND OFF AT EMPORIA NORMAL

Emperia notes Sept 4 as the normal bell rings for a new term. Incoming students seek rooms for rent while faculty appointments include De Triplet from Clark University and Miss Stone Vanrestoned assisting Latin. Joseph Hill heads history of education. Miss Wickard succeeds Miss Ailigen in training. athletic aims include a strong football team with Patterson and Davidson brothers. The school plans its student paper and projects a 2000 pupil enrollment, while budget and new building details emerge amid leadership changes and disciplinary improvements.

Emperia Taoreday de. Triplet Clark University Wooster Mass Corney Will Haysen Mise Maud Hamilton The Normal Joseph ‘Hill History of Education Bir Flot Felter Vacunur Srades Misa Wickard Mies Ailigen J.B. Rhodes Minnesota Mies Basset Phetp Adrian College Anne Oteoh Miss Hobbs Hobbs Bethany College Patterson Davidson Brothere Glaser Joseph Willinton Sinté Normal Ae- Tentsi-amel Aptuse Hasheen Wilkinson Cutted Metabel Tetledpe Et Miler Cmenaleas Poe Wiltinson Tsi Ian Adil

Fragmented notes on rules and penalties in a sports contest

The text describes officiating rules and penalties with references to timing, out of bounds, penalties for violations, and committee actions. It mentions a July date, a chamber, a pastor, pension context, and various officials discussing how to handle plays and infractions, signaling a chaotic transcription of a game summary.

Meio Ton Seton Peretet Shera

Kirksville Osteopathy Team to Challenge OU Gridiron

A Kirksville resident reports the Kirksville osteopathy school plans a fall football schedule against Kansas City Medics Dentals Keokuk and other opponents. They boast seven to eight hundred students and claim the Oklahoma University level of play will be a tough test. The Kirksville squad expects to prove their mettle against the Sooners and Missouri State Tigers.

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Hanson to Move Senators to Washington Next Season

Rival reports say Hanson plans to relocate his baseball club to Washington and join the Senators. The season move centers on bringing in National League players, with Jimmy Mannie expected to be the lone sitter for next season. Hanlon is also slated to relocate or adjust personnel as part of the shift.

Hanson Washington Manding Senators Dminoukse Bere Jimmy Mannie Tiny Abun

Sores and Ulcers Restore Blood by Cleansing Health

An old medical notice claims ulcers worsen when blood is impure and sluggish. It urges cleansing the blood to purge poisons and hasten healing, warning against premature closure before purity is achieved and systemic drains eased. The text reads as an 19th or early 20th century remedy advertisement.

Vegetable remedy claim from old notice in Atlanta

An OCR fragment advertises a plant based vegetable remedy promising digestion aid and freedom from poisons. It offers a free book and asks readers to write for their case, listing PMT SPECIFIC OO. in Atlanta.

PMT Atlanta

Trahnson SuspendsKatoll in White Stockings Scandal

In Septembers report President Trahnson of the Guf American League suspended Jack Katoll amid the Shiigart Haskell dispute in Bushington. Umpire Haskell noted the ball handling, with Ken Kehoe Maul 3 aE among the cited details.

Reduced Rates and Special Train to Cleveland for Grand Army Meet

The Great Rock Island Route offers reduced round trip fares from Cleveland for the Grand Army meeting, with tickets sold west of Missouri and return by Sept 15. Limited departure dates include Sept 7 to Sept 15, with extension possible by depositing tickets and paying mail fees. The special train plans a stop at notable points and enables return via Toledo or other routes, with sleeping car reservations arranged by agent W. Thompson in Topeka.

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Travel Deals and Ticket Sales Announced

Partial OCR notes show ticket sales details with prices and routes. Mentions specific fares and return options, plus inquiries for full particulars and related travel arrangements.

Sham Baitile Ia Held at 2 p m Today in Kansas News

Ottawa Kansas reports a Sham Baitile Ia event at Forest Park with speeches by Senator Harris and others. A large crowd observed a grand parade of about 200 Twentiets and Kansas National Guardsmen. Municipal events included a tabernacle gathering, a banquet at Cheutaunia Wining Hall, and a late flag rally.

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Clay's New High School Opens First Session on Thursday

The county officials and township supporters attend the opening night as the Commercial Club hosts a reception in the high school building. Principal Chrison leads the faculty including A Murphy, SA Bardwell, Margaret A. Muck, Harriet Kemp, Gie Tana, and Brown in delivering a program of elocution and instruction.

Yeatoriay Betng” Naka Bardwell Margaret A. Muck Harriet Kemp Lutin

Shot Him Self Frank Carey Young Coffey County Farmer Faved Dead

Burlington Kan Sept 4 The body of Frank Carey a single man 22 years old was found west of a pasture fence on his mother's place just east of Burlington Monday evening. Carey left the house Saturday afternoon with ux and hatchet to repair the fence. He also took a thirty two calibre revolver. Three shots had been fired and two holes showed in a post nearby as if he had been shooting at a mark. There was a bullet hole in his mouth and doctors believe one or two bullets entered. Death was likely instantaneous. Decomposition hindered immediate burial.

Frank Carey Coffey County Burlington Kan Turin Carey Flo Dean

Fraud Charged in Fort Scott Bank Case

Fort Scott Kan Sept 4 One of the most sensational insults in this county based in the United States court yesterday afternoon occurred when CW Mitchall receiver of the State Bank of Fort Scott was accused by Annie Milne Chase a wealthy widow of defrauding her by methods out of 73600. The suit seeks to recover the amount with interest and the petition names Henry McKey his son in law as co respondent.

Fort Scott Kan United States Court Mitchall State Bank Annie Milne Chase Henry McKey

Unclear Source Fragment on Treatment and Drugs

Fragmentary OCR text mentions治疗 in three days, drug names, and multiple garbled terms. No coherent event, person, or organization is identifiable to form a factual news card with reliable entities.

Fort Worth man linked to Long Island certificate fraud case

A complaint alleges Mitchell Huddimposit and James Kennedy conspired to defraud a plaintiff out of 840,000 in Long Island improvement certificates. The case cites a January 1900 to August 1901 scheme involving trading certificates for Texas land and misrepresentations to the plaintiff. Authorities warn of potential criminal proceedings against Mitchell. Henry Mikey is named as a straw man.

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Miners' Strike Postponed by Big Four Pending Board Ruling

In Fitlsburg Kansas on September 4 the threatened strike of Big Four miners was postponed while awaiting a ruling from the National Board of the United Mine Workers of America. Operators pressed contracts offering 63 cent mining ron pay and eight hour days, with some companies posting notices while others did not.

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Woman in Leavenworth Claims Ex Cattle King Past

A Leavenworth woman claims she is the former wife of cattle king Grant Gillett. Officers say she drank and admitted past wealth tied to a $24,000 life insurance claim. The case links to Sumner County wheat bragging and a local investigation into past identities and earnings.

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Abilene Crop Report Amid Trade Hints

In Abilene the crop prospects appear mixed with signals of demand and supply fluctuations. Local traders note harvest progress near Abilene and surrounding towns as farmers adapt to weather shifts and market pressures.

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