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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
2
Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh claim the pennants as the 1901 season closes. The piece notes intense league politics, potential cross-league consolidation, and rising star players shaping a tense off-season orbit around St Louis and Cleveland.
A gang is hired to clean the yacht hull at the foot of Fifty Sixth Street Brooklyn. The Shamrock 1 and other vessels undergo burnishing and rudder work at Dry Dock, with a planned dock stay through Friday or Saturday. Colonel Milt Young arranges a large fillies purchase in Kentucky.
New York Sept 17 Rival for W R Whitney to win English turf is Vander DU. He registered in harness with Seuit Jurkey Club and arranged to allow windrace for held event next year. Dark-blue shirt and chocolate may mark the entrant as described.
In Baness Cry on September 17 a famed trotter will perform in Kansas City during Horas show week. The event centers near Troost Avenue with city preparations for transportation of the public to and from the venue.
Saratoga news notes Mrs Leta Selby wife of Ki McCoy has left for Europe. A new suit for divorce is being considered by the County Judge after the prior case was withdrawn. William Delaney represents McCoy. Washington reports ball games canceled out of respect for the late president. national league and American league scores and standings mentioned.
A Salina reporter learns HL D Lee plans a new ice plant to replace the destroyed facility. The project includes buying stock from Lambert and Jordan, forming a new institution with double capacity, and relocating from the old site. Storage plans remain undecided, with possible Topeka handling for cold storage.
Smith Center to host a three day Smith county reunion from September 17 to 20 at the camp near Smith Center. program opening includes music by Headrick Milbury and remarks by Mayor Ferrie Heapense and Commander Tair Dean, with assemblies and addresses throughout the event.
Sept 7 The Mercury notes sale of Parker and Edwards partnership holdings near Offerle Kansas. Edwards farm spans 731 acres of bottom land with 200 acres set aside for something, 160 acres plow land, balance pasture. Describes a fine cattle herd of about 07 head including superior short horn stock. average sale price around 4 per head. Parker and Edwards once partnered six years ago after Parker invested. current balance and details of partnership unclear.
Farmers near Goodland report rattlesnake removals after Frank Fenster brought rattles from two old snakes and young brood. His family killed seven rattlers from one hole while Olver Dentin killed two old rattlesnakes and removed them from their holes with help from dogs. Two calves were bitten but survived after treatment.
Hutchinsed reports the first case under the anti trust law has been met with actions. The proceedings center on the Bues Grain Trust and involve key figures and potential implications for trade practices.
The report mixes violent crime notes from Wichita and Burrton with local governance items. It mentions a black woman assaulting a white woman, a man attempting suicide, a 15 year old girl’s self harm, and a pharmacist/owner’s misfortunes. It also covers a church meeting led by Rev. Murray, plans for railway or office expansions, a new postmaster appointments list, a notable real estate transfer in Burrton, and bank designation actions affecting Baxter Springs and Kansas City banks.
Jit Younger III once infamous in Minnesota history has been seriously injured after a bus incident near North Branch. He was thrown from a wagon and struck by bullets. doctors fear possible paralysis. He had previously been treated at home before transfer to hospital for escalating injuries.
The district court jury was impaneled Monday for September term. The criminal docket opened first with civil cases to follow. the criminal list was light while the civil docket was sizable. Mars Wade faced robbery charges against Joseph Ackney, who did not appear as a witness.
In a Monday session, seven defendants sought to appeal criminal verdicts, but all asked that the appeals be dismissed so they would accept sentences imposed by the lower courts. Names mentioned include Callie Sutton and Irvine Shaw among others, with plans to reconcile and serve the original penalties.
The county grand jury indicted Czolgost for first degree murder in the McKinley assassination at the Pan-American exposition. He refused to answer questions about counsel. Judge Emery appointed Lorain I Lewis and Hubert Titus as his lawyers after the county bar association suggested candidates.
Paris dispatch reports famous American cyclist Jimmy Michael, known as Signa, has signed to ride in France from mid December to early spring. Joining him at the Parle des Princess Velodromes are Biarry Elkes Wathour and Major Taylor in the announced program.
A fragmented note discusses infant milk brands including Borden's Eagle Brand as a standard. It mentions offspring, ink, and risk phrases, with references to diary style notes and a street name fragment. The readable text is limited and lacks clear events or dates.
The document outlines complete teacher assignments for the upcoming school year across many schools. It names principals and staff for Grant, Live, Quincey, Branver, Pickdale, Washington, Van Buren, Garlald, Jackson, Euclid, Street, Buchanan, Chinkstale, Clay, Fiat, and other schools, listing numerous instructors and aides, reflecting a broad, era-specific staffing roster with names such as E. A. Sim erwell, Magda Harper, Laura D. Bulley, Ada Fulcher, Be Tesdora Beith, Fenella Dana, and J. S. Sturgis among many others.
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