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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
2
Harvard and Yale football faces a difficult task with no stars this year. Yale's captain and coaches announce practice begins this week in Cambridge as they prepare for the opening game in New Haven. Key players Pollack, Laurence, Bowditch, and others contend for starting roles while younger backs and linemen vie for positions.
Lightweight contenders Martin Duffy and Dave Maury aim for a ten round bout in Lafayette Indiana on September 25 with a $ purse. Both fighters have prepared under trainer Larry Gilmore and promoter Bum Potter as Otto Silo coordinates the event and Bobby Stout handles betting arrangements.
A disrupted event in New York on September 14 reshapes plans involving Jetinies and Jos y Rae. Man ae Kennedy of the Pwentient Cen ture AlMetiq chub of San Francisco received word from his representatives.
The Topeka Gun Club event Tuesday drew high interest with a two thirds match and regular clay pigeon contest. Scores featured blue rocks and weights with participants including Waters, St. George, Hunmale, Morrow, Mauser, Dorkett, and Perkins in a lively prize standings display.
Report from Wichita Kansas notes the first line-up of the season for EKU football amid a spirited scrimmage. Coach Outland directed the teams as players like Outland, Nubenich, Higgins, Rammy, Izider, Vincuftt and Morrison showed strong form in tackling, blocking and run plays during the lengthy session.
Fort Scott Kansas September reports Mrs Nellie Effort Hudson, a wealthy farmer wife, accusing her husband J W Hudson of grand larceny. She says he sold cattle and property to steal funds while claiming she borrowed 1500 from him. He counters with a loan repayment defense and plans to sue to recover stock. The trial with J L Sheppard and Constable Jordan is set for next Saturday.
Proclamations by Mayor T H Grisham call Cottonwood Falls Kansas to suspend work on September 19 1901 for funeral services honoring McKinley. Public schools to suspend to allow patriotic youth participation and clergymen to conduct services.
Leavenworth led by Prof Weil rmauhiger plans a large state band with 62 musicians, mostly new players, who buy their own instruments. The group aims to surpass Marshall's band of Topeka as the premier state ensemble.
The Lawt Zinc Company operates the region’s largest plant and is expanding with a massive brick complex to support a 50 000 wick capacity. The Eallarpe Brick company is building a plant. The city sets October 7 for waterworks election amid strong manufacturing momentum in southeastern Karcus.
In Wichita on September 1 a special election backed by Mayor Mclean approved buying ten acres of land at Fifteenth Street and Ohio Avenue from Dred Told for 3500 to create a park. The measure won by a majority of 1217, aligning with the rebuilding efforts downtown. The report hints at support for local business interests tied to the Ta cob Dead Packing works remaining in the area.
A promotional snippet claims thousands of grateful trials show Hood's Sarsaparilla neutralizes pains from rheumatism and joint discomfort. The ad emphasizes the era’s sufferings and presents the remedy as a permanent cure.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF MERCIAL CLUB announces a memorial service for the late President William McKinley to be held in Maple Hill with Reverend W. D. Pouch conducting and a September 14 observance by President Roosevelt. The notice invites all residents to join in homage to the late leader. nearby items report a murder in Ellis, a fatal accident at Parson, and local notices about carnival queen selections, cattle disease, broom corn shipments, and other small town happenings.
President Roosevelt opens his first cabinet meeting in Washington at 3 o clock. He asks McKinley cabinet members to stay for the term and outlines policy support, then convenes at Commander Cowles residence to brief new chief of state. He notes no pressing issues before his Canton departure and signals possible funeral participation.
The Brooklyn Jockey Club opened its fall meeting at Gravesend with a good crowd despite showery weather. Goldsmith won the Junior Champion stakes in a gamest drive for Wilmer Whitney, ridden by Turner, edging Advance Guard and others in a tight finish.
Route to Rock Island with tickets on sale September 17 to 20. For full information contact A. Puller or P. Menninger M D. at office on Kan Ave Topeka. Telephone numbers given for inquiries during office hours.
Auditor Coles clashes with President Taylor over incidental library fees at the Kansas State Normal school. A 1902 clause aims to return collected fees to the school while funding concerns threaten general revenue. Also notes a new Western League baseball bid with cities listed for franchises. Denton Hillis rumored as manager candidate. Doan’s Ointment advertised for eczema.
A Buffalo New Jersey bulletin from physicians who attended President McKinley states there was no disagreement about treatment or bulletins. They condemn alleged interviews and press reports as false and pledge no further statements until official autopsy reports are released.
Manila reports Gen Funston is ill with appendicitis and to be operated on. Aguinaldo has sent greetings to Civil Governor Patt and Military Governor Chaffee. Chaffee may honor Lieut Hoskett for valor. General Chafes' actions trigger further orders as investigators travel. Track notes from Chicago Hawthorne races describe leaders and finishes in muddy conditions.
The Missouri Peeie announces home visitor excursions with Obie and Ladi e Ann as the first travelers from the area. Tickets for four round trips via St. Louis depart September 17, 24, and October 1, 5 at about one fare, plus two day returns. Four daily trains from Kansas City depart 3:50 am, 5 am, and 10:45 pm with Union Station connections for lines to Ohio and Indiana. Train cars include Palaces lounges and free seats in Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches. For tickets and information contact Kansas City agents CEASE.STYLES AGP. A.
The Union Pacific announces special round trip fares for summer travel to Rocky Mountain destinations in Colorado. One fare for round trips from the Missouri River points, available from July 28 to September 30, with a later fall option and October 31 end date. Proportionately low rates from intermediate points, full information on request from city and depot agents.
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