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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
2
Abbot and Crascene finalize signing for a 20000 speed contest and the 329000 purse event at Lexington. Horsemanship details, charity share, and owner guarantees noted. race action framed as major autumn highlight.
Boston reports that a formal ironclad agreement secures a $20,000 race for The Abbot owner Sir Bonnell of New York. The deal follows Lawson’s prior statements about honoring the pact to feature Gird One and the Somerdh grtepe, with proceeds destined to charity.
In New York on September a dramatic note emerges as Mrs McCoy, wife of the famed face polisher, declares an end to their marriage. She plans to perform solo shows and travel, vowing not to see him again as she exits their union.
Lawrence Kan Spt 20 The Kansas university football outlook shows confidence with several players showing up well in practice. Quigsey Jenkins and Nor are the only veterans in top positions, while many who played in the second team are stepping up. A few men at center, including a promising 190 pound squad member, show potential. Vincent is the heaviest candidate and Reed could contribute in the backfield as well.
President Johnson discusses offers from New Yorker sources to locate a baseball park in the city. Officials debate convenience and opposition, weighing plans to secure better grounds than existing National League sites as a possible alternative.
Western League race rumors mix with financial notes on Kanene City team. Manager Twbesuher signs Blues for next season while aiming at the pennant. Cincinnati and Cleveland chatter include new managers and player movements as winter leagues loom. Arkansas City hosts a $5 entry team shoot with prize purse, while other clubs prep for next season.
Clay Center reports a pasture dispute escalated to a half mile horseback chase. Ex-Representative Win Stadbury was arrested on a charge linked to the incident. Burnell and Bradbury, neighbors, clashed after a contract dispute over 24 acres of Lind land. Bradbury allegedly used a mule whip, striking Burnell, who is 60 and a former oil soldier. Burnell and his spouse, Mrs. Burnell, are described as elderly. Bonds were set for Burnell’s appearance in district court next term.
The annual Kirme Photograph ees convention adjourned in Junction City after selecting Emporia as next meeting site. Prizes awarded: P T Bayer Leavenworth won gold in Ott prize. A Leomit Emporia silver and gold medals. other divisions recognize Woot Hays City and J F Strickrott To deka with bronze medals.
The Kansas University Quarterly announces new courses and a Bible chair under Wallace Tyne. The program expands near campus with a promising outlook, open to both sexes. Fees are described, and curriculum includes the Christine Women’s Haunt of Milerions.
A badly garbled reader note touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney troubles. It cites a Topeka case, Mr George Howard, claiming long rheumatic pain and kidney issues eased after using the advertised pills bought at local drug stores. The text is littered with OCR errors but centers on a claimed product remedy.
A fragmented report outlines memorial services, a priest’s address, and local tragedies. It notes Fisk at Carbondale, Topeka preachers, and a destruction event with casualties. Additional items include a conductor attacked by robbers, drownings, parole arrests, tramp arrests, and a reunion announcement for Indian Veterans.
London dispatch states Mr Kroger plans a memorial to President Roosevelt seeking U.S. intervention in South Africa. The message, reported via Daily Star from Brussels, notes Kroger aims to obtain American help in the ongoing conflict.
United States Senator Dietrich of Nebraska, after a visit to the Philippines aboard the Nippon Maru, started for home accompanied by Adjutant General Corbin. Earlier he traveled on the Hancock and Lawton with Surgeon General Sternberg on a circuit through the archipelago, expressing satisfaction with American administration and noting no dissatisfaction among the Fiducians.
Chicago report notes Rothschild and Co store at State and Van Buren partially wrecked by a blaze. Fire damage to walls and stock estimated near 275 thousand dollars. Separate Vienna item reports the pope and Catholic bishops arguing over excessive freedoms granted to the people.
The Associated Press records resolutions condemning the Weasel anarchist menace and urging strong national action. It lauds civic virtue, loyalty, and the need to defend public security while celebrating the resilience of government and institutions amid national adversity.
The Medical News issue of September 41 reviews President McKinley’s shooting, reprints the autopsy report and press notes, and analyzes the wound gangrene. It discusses necrosis, vessel involvement, reparative spread, and notes surgeons Mant and Mynter acted with promptitude and courage during the operation.
Fragmented text references catarrh remedies and a claim of cure after taking many bottles. Mentions Spartzburg, Weiler, and a vague “semi Bad” cure. Lacks coherent events or verifiable details beyond a general testimonial style note.
The readable fragments show no clear people, places, organizations, dates, or events. The text is heavily garbled and cannot establish a coherent news item or outcome for a proper summary.
A Honolulu case discusses whether the U S Constitution extends to the Hawaiian Islands and notes a court reversal. It references doctors praised for their actions amid an unforeseen complication and criticizes assurances of recovery. A separate Chicago note reports Chan W Spalding denied a pardon after a $900,000 embezzlement sentence.
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