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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1901

Page

2

O Rourke to Visit California Before Return to England

Sporting notes report plans for Charley Mitchell and Tom O Rourke to travel to California then England. Details mention American representation by The Strongal Sporting Club of Loud, securing a Yankee boxer, an English bantam clash, and upcoming bouts including Jimmy Fadler vs Kid Carter in Hartdi. Several other boxers and dates are referenced with unclear specifics.

New York Charley Milton Mitchell Bean Corbett California England Tom O'Rourke O'Rourke Stronal Sporting Club Loud Acre Warr Jimmy Fadler Kid Carter Hartdi Ay Booner Tick Moore Minneapoliz Kya Broad Reid Beth Nee Outland George Gibbs Ok” Obrien

American after HABW Bede pitcher refused all of it

Boston September twelve reports a plan by Sets clubs to form a league. Offers included $4000 cash and $1500 in expenses to attract players like Pat Teateset Hor and others. El Paso organizing a tournament in Albuquerque in October with Crawford and Hughes among others, while Philadelphia and Cincinnati consider league actions and injunctions.

Bede Pitcher Boston West Alan Harley Sinrey el Paso Texas Demweleville Philadelphia

Fragmented Nostalgia and Public Speech in Early Evening

A garbled account recalls a public event featuring John L. Sullivan in New York, with scattered mentions of Bacchus, whiskey business, and seaside anecdotes. The prose hints at a town audience, a dinner, and perceptions of actors, newspapers, and a theatrical scene, all amid blurred names and dates.

New York Bacchus Sears L. Sulli van Bas Sullivan Bolbe Dogo Gohe Mater Broidway

Young Figeons Record in 306 Mile Air Race

A remarkable eight hour race set a 306 mile air line record on September 12. The event drew a large field from the stating club and featured thirteen birds in the final flight. The young birds showed speed and endurance, with several tied for top honors as the competition narrowed to the best performances from the fleet.

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Unclear OCR fragment on racing club and sales events

Fragmentary report mentions McAteer and a club, stock, and yearling sales with amounts and bidders. It includes scattered references to Napa stock firm Sleevahrad Bay, and a draft note about Art Siem defeating Kid Thomas and planning a trip to England.

Spreckles Rte Sleevahrad Bay Napa Ravel eton-Murenu J. Merrin

Duffy Signs Roseman Bowe and Eliott Joins Milwaukee Club

Milwaukee manager Duffy arrived home after bidding for National League pitchers. He signed Roseman Bowe of New Maven and admitted interest in two NL players, while Jamesed Eliott of Hackford joined Milwaukee. Pitcher Clarence Wright, assigned to the Cleveland club, kept details secret as the season closed.

Duffy Milwaukee Wis Roseman Bowe New Maven Jomaesed Eliott Hackford Dayton Armour Clarence Wright Cleveland Atsvecy Wright

Fort Scott and Joplis Race Totals in Week Fort Scott

Fort Scott led with a 12 score while Joplis posted 3 as Fort Scott dominated a local track event. Unclear names include Davin Witte and Owen Baylen Burrens with other terms garbled in the fragment.

Fort Scott Joplis Fort Hy Aon Feoot Sealine Wwe Juptiad Web Oy Tawieasa Pseseeniee Owen Baylen Burrens Thompson

Football prospects at K U post season drills

Lawrence Kansas Sept 53 Coach Out land reports football practice at McCook field with several guards and linemen in limited condition. White and Beloit players Wicks and Tastfulape show form while Central’s Ralph Morrison trains as full back. Joe inner and end Jenkinson push to impressive starts as formal drills begin and tryouts resume.

Lawrence Kas Outland McCookfield Unis Kansas Californiurein Wicks Beloit Kanshe City Ralph Morrison Central Morrison Jofeinner Ummen Jenkinson

Brave Ottawa mother saves infant from 20 foot well

In Ottawa on September 2 Mrs Georew Latehem of North Ottawa dropped into a trap door into a 20 foot well to rescue her baby after hearing screams of other children. She fished the infant from the water and, with neighbors arriving, a ladder was lowered to bring both to the surface.

Ottawa Latchen Ken Georew Latehem Chi Os Ueusl

Tarred and Feathered Riot Over Russian Remark

In Otawatomie Kansas a mob beat and hanged a Russian man who allegedly insulted citizens. The suspect was jailed then released, and the crowd tarred and feathered him near town before sending him away. Several badges and local businesspeople watched as tensions rose over the remark.

Ingham Promoted in Wellburton Prominent Kansas figure

Will Ingham of Wellington receives a promotion to a statewide role after two years in the Sanity division. He will join the Owlbite ofiahn in Wichita and work under Superintendent Viluifis. Details about his new duties and the promotional context are included, with references to his prior service and potential future responsibilities.

Wellburton Kan Ingham Wellington Madytrtern Wichita Fokker Gatti

Real Estate Transfers in Auburn Township and Vicinity

Real estate transfers include Mirsiell Ann Haisbind to Bary J. Roesbs for $1,209 and A J Jounen with wife to FA Joks, a mortgage note detail in Auburn area. Other entries list HL Miricht and wife to 12 7 Bassret in quarter section 16 township, Thompson to MM Drast for $5, and transfers involving Prudential Investment Co and central investment Co. Tax deed noted to J. re veel with Wentworth Place streets.

Mirsiell Ann Haisbind Bary F. Thompson M M. Drast Lowell Central Investment Company Prudential Investment Com Novica Saal James Bassett T. Bas Mort Cent Gistetes Senne Erect F. G. ‘Thoma Kansas Wentworth Place J. Re Veel

Pere Monsabee Rebuke Sparks Shelter Petition Reform

A fragment notes Pere Monsabee rebuke guiding a reform effort amid concern over vanity and public interest. The text mentions a sermonist preparing a gathering and a woman’s scrutiny of his private life, with hints of a moral debate and a change in stance after much hesitation.

Kansas Alfalfa Profits Rise With Widespread Cultivation

The report shows Finney County leads alfalfa with over five thousand acres, and the total increase this year reaches 43,134 acres. Secretary Coburn notes diverse weather has boosted alfalfa’s adaptability in the Great West, with strong gains across many counties and substantial per cent increases in yields and planted area.

Coburn State Board of Aericature Alua Sinan Coop Roberie Atchison Wores Furtsuer Mage Cigud Gray Acre Phillips Mitchell

Swift Specific Ad Claims Eczema Cure from Blood Poison

An advertisement promotes Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia promising to cure eczema and other skin diseases by “cooling the blood” and removing an alleged acid poison. It cites a Kansas City reader testimonial about long term relief and offers a case study book and physician advice for a charge. The notice frames skin conditions as blood poisoning and touts a guaranteed remedy.

S. Ss Jackass Kanens City Mier B.S. S SWIFT Atlanta

Unclear OCR data suggests table gains and percentages

Fragmentary counts and percentages outline a table with various place names and figures. The legible terms include percentages and names like Meade, Cherk, and Smith, but the surrounding text is garbled, offering no coherent event or outcome to report.

Protect Water Rights in Arkansas Valley Dispute

Wichita reports the Arkansas River Protective Association meeting in September, forming county committees to gather evidence for a salt spreading case in the US Supreme Court. Attorney Eugene Were says Colorado will fight hard to win. President Eckert states the association aims to stop upstream diversions that deprive downstream irrigation users of water while not warning reservoirs of peak flows.

Wichita Colo Arkanishi Valley United States Supreme Court Eugene Colorado Eckert Arkabsas Valley

Bridegroom Did Not Come In Constant Suit or For Breach of Promise

Wichita, Kansas, Sept. 1. Milas Bari Lapiant filed suit last night for $10,000 damages for breach of promise by Marcellus Herndon, a real estate man. The wedding was to have occurred last night but the groom failed to appear or send any excuse for postponement. Both are well known socially in the city. The case has encountered political maneuvering as to whether it should go to trial, with the attorney general urged to act on a Moxey report urging immediate trial in circuit court.

Kas Milas Bari Emporia, Non Ys. S Martindale Tris Moxey S Moxey Genere Tracy Lambert Helix Burton Sg x Betdster Martindale Trust Lambert

Mrs Murray Leaves Wichita for Kingman after domestic dispute

Mrs Murray, once involved in national episodes including alleged forgery of checks on Santa Fe, has left Wichita for good and moved to Kingman Kansas. A statement to the press said domestic differences have been settled and she will rejoin her husband Lang Murray. The Woodmen Picnic at Vieira drew about 2060 attendees with Vieira band providing music. Kansas City, Kan’s Naeinright and Charles Lackbull addressed the crowd as state deputy of the Odeen Wana ment of America spoke on Wooderart.

Murray Wichita Vieira Vieita Vielts Naeinright Kansas City Kan Charles Lack- Bulls Odeen America Wooderart

Secret Service Men Visit Leavenworth Amid Mystique

Two men believed to be secret service agents arrived in Leavenworth and visited a man linked to Antonio Maggio the supposed killer of President McKinley. Their mission remained undisclosed fueling speculation of forthcoming developments.

Maggio Leavenworth Secret Service Antonio Maggio Stellan McKinley

Broad array of notices from Baker to Kansas events

Stray items cover Baker University enrollment opening under Rev A B Tuckner, Tola Fair in Progress, Allen County Agricultural Society fair dates Sept 10 11 12 14 with strong horse entries and motorcycle races, new Kansas postmasters appointed in several counties, Sumner County wheat Jubilee dates and production, a nature based medicine ad, and a Kansas man J P Itulo marrying in Knoxville Tennessee.

Baker Baldwin Kan Baker University Cha A. B Tuckner Baeweine Kany Tola Progrene- Tolan Kas Allen Cdusty Agricultural Society Kansas

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