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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1899

Page

2

Peter the Great in Form to Break World Trotting Mark

Chicago September 13 The colt Peter the Great star performer of the season aims to break the world trotting record 2 05 under the 2 05% mark before winter Critics predict the year old performer will lower the stallion record as he continues a dazzling campaign with high profile races and rival entries over distances and tracks including the Old Hickory purse and Charter Oak stake signatures of owner J Malcolm Forbes trainer Henry Titer and connections amid strong betting and public interest

Chicago Ditty Sibi D. D. Streeter Kalemazoo, Mich J. Malcolm Forbes Massachuss Tremblenaire Nancy Hanks Bingen Arun Baz Hino Peter the Great Peter Hat Wolverine Reineman Peter V. Johnston Peter V Oateet bin Ewe Gajung Cott Ude Henry ‘Titer Forbes Deees Glens Falls Rendvitte Murifornt Charkey Here Massachusetts Ronnvtola Kohl Charkey Herr Peter Charley Herr Darknees Charter Oak Stake Story Empire City New New York Lond Vincent Buffalo Giens Falls Charter Hartford Bud Grured i Vincent Lord Vincent Directum Fantasy Puteh Enit

Captain Hoffman Predicts Columbus Victory In Shamrock Visit

New York Sep 13 Captain Henry Hoffman survivor of the original Cup winner crew visited the Shamrock and expressed belief that the Columbus will win. The encounter featured cheers for the yachts Aaron Lipton and discussion of Shammock racing potential under light to gale conditions as both vessels were praised for speed and design.

New York Henry Hoffman America Thomas Lipton Thon Erin Hoffman Thappet Edward J. Herwind Bafman Tukink Tre Ionaite Sir Thomas

Beresford's Partner Duchess of Marlborough in racing stable

London society reports the Duchess of Marlborough is the silent partner with Lord William Beresford in his racing stable post Pierre Lorillard era. Beresford, famed as England’s leading racehorse owner, has over fifty wins last season aided by Tod Blea n and other American jockeys amid tension with English jockeys.

Duchess of Marlborough London Lord William Beresford Pierre Lorillard Shso Consuelo Vanderbilt Lord Beresford Easland Tod Blean Lord William

Football in the East anticipates Yale and Penn state

New York newspapers note Yale begins practice September 19 with thirty sons of Bil in the ranks and Billy all as full back. Harvard and Pennsylvania name captains. Harvard’s William A Burden and Princeton/Penn captains guard roles. Early schedules show Penn’s Sep 12 opener versus Princeton and Franklin and Marshall.

New York Yale Sons of Bil Billy All Pennsylvania Quakers Freakin Marshall Harvard Princeton William A Burden Croton School University Teaca Tom Hare Penneytvania Bea

Yale to Lead With M L Menkle as Coach This Year

The piece highlights M L Menkle, aged about 30, set to coach Yale this season. A strong punter and drop kicker, he combines reliable running with accurate passing and tackling. The article notes his two-year tenure as a player and aims to restore Yale’s laurels after last year’s loss.

M. L. Menkle Yale Hitwlog Ea & Sure Mcbride Ake

Harvard Football Team Report Promises Strong Beginnings

Harvard captain Burden and Gowen Diver ordered the Crimson football men to report in Cambridge on September 18 for the season's first workouts. Coach Port, steering with an advisory board, seeks a strong nucleus led by Burden, Boal, Eaton, Daly, Reid, Warren, Hurnees, Brayton, Sargent, Lawrence and a promising sophomore class. The squad aims for a solid comeback after past critiques and a challenging schedule.

Crimson Cambrides Maas Burden Fiend Gowen Harvard Cambridge Altwaty Tim Newport W. Cameron Port Yale Boal Eaton Daly Reid Warren Hurnees Brayton Sargent Lawrence Clias Eakaowo

That's the Way Jimmy Ryan Wants to Fight Kid McCoy

New York Sept 12 Timmy Ryan said he will waive the entire purse if Kid McCoy agrees to fight him. Training at Coney Island today. Hawthorne Race results feature the disqualification of Mocoritt after finishing first in the second race.

Jimmy Ryan Kid McCoy New York Anatratian Timmy Ryan Tyesh Coney Hland Coney Coney Imined Today. Ske Coffee Cogier Dack Hamilton Oreos Gardiner Broadway A. C Gardner Marty McCue Jolke Sullivan Billy Ornst Greenwood A. C Hawthorne Chicago Mocoritt Moor Nulinh Atia Marin Duke Sumumres Furlones Wallenstein Pale Americm Vitatoe T. Burns Ruakin Ofacsoynt Samvial Mathers Macorita Welling Jack Rapes Lal Man Heed Wi Celand Aie MacJoynt Tine Ines Azun Beland Martin Duke Grathows Tap Tin Mitchell Yuba Dam Silvers Kiss Me Smile Tony Pertwig Conley Rubel Dugan

Brooklyn Jockey Club Fall Meet Opens with Junior Champion Stakes

At Gravesend New York on September 13, a large crowd attended the Brooklyn Jockey Club track opening. Mesmerist led a strong field early as Modrine held a clear lead, with High Order and Noir among those pushing from behind. In the stretch, Mesmerist faded, Be solid, and Imp emerged as the favorite wallet in a tight finish, while Tavorite, Nerim, and Modrine battled for position.

Avesend Raves New York Grooklyn Jockey Club Turaday Modrine Mesmeret High Order Noir Nérim Imp

Local sports notes from Kansas include shoots, retirements and college prospects

In Olathe a $50 side match and a country championship shoot follow a four week old Johnson County medal dispute between Devenney and Lipscomb. A next Friday afternoon shoot at the fair grounds will feature live birds and many racks with expenses paid by the winner. Jimmy Barry announces retirement after a draw with Harry Harris citing stomach issues and shifting to business in Chicago. Lawrence reports strong university football candidate turnout with Avery optimistic about the season and new players like Tinikor joining practice.

Kaw Johnson County Devenney Lipscomt Lipscomb Detenney W. J. Lemon Thin City Afveen Olathe Fair Grounds Jimmy Barry Ageio Chicago Jimmy Barry Harry Harris England LaSalle Street

Philadelphia and Brooklyn Games Show Mixed Form

National League action in Philadelphia and Brooklyn features varied results as Philadelphia releases pitcher Murphy and Brooklyn eyes a strong town season. The report notes pitching changes, injuries, and prospects, with attention to hitters like Hamilton and Pennant hopes tied to local rosters and front-office comments.

Trusts Debate Splits Kansas Leaders on Remedies

Kansas figures William Allen White and J K Cubbison weigh responses to trust questions amid Chicago Civic Federation talks. White warns agitation against trusts dangers rivaling the trusts themselves, while Cubbison supports limited federal control and emphasizes monopoly risks and need for national action. Ex Senator Washburn voices cautious views on trust menace and policy paths.

Chicago Civic Federation Times-Herald Icine Legislavingy Urstein' Occas Westigny Kansas William Allen White Raltor Gaselle Emporia Kan Comb Capius Boman David Trust of Combination Webich Boripeer Cole Home Spall Ptate National Triste Congress Tam _& Republican Sneer Amercan Gul Armerican

Fragmented 1920s trust critique and industrial fears

A garbled rant condemns prooters and overcapitalized industry, predicting a collapse as demand wanes and prices soar. It laments trust manipulation, rail and steel price gouging, and political anger at trusts, urging action to curb dominance and restore prosperity.

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