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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1897

Page

8

Atchison Bears Down Kansas City In Narrow Blowout

Atchison defeated Kansas City 6 to 1 as Jones dominated on the mound striking out seven. Brown caught and Gear pitched for Kansas City, with Atchison taking eight safeties and Angel two errors for Kansas City, while Kan sas City managed only a scratch hit and one score.

Atchison Kansas City Jones Brown Manning Burt Gear Blanford Gear Stu Atchison Seratch Kansas City Blues Bylar Perry

New System at Harvard Places James Lathrop in Charge of Football Fitness

Cambridge, Sept. 24 Harvard authorities assign all football physical training to James Lathrop. The plan aims to develop players to first class condition before the lineup to be set next week. Candidates will train twice daily from opening, with dumbbell drills, runs, and fall practice as backs punt. Freshman Sawin among hopefuls to fill quarterback slot.

Cambridge Mass Harvard James Lathrop Porches Josh" Crane Cabot Sawin Cambridge Latin Crimson

Villager tale hints at Molloy sheriff bid

Fragmentary line suggests Postmaster William V. Molloy of New Rochelle is urged as sheriff candidate. The report, dated Tuesday in a village, notes attention from residents as the notion circulates among local observers. Further context is unclear due to incomplete text.

Football Game With Washburn Called Off Over Contract

A Kansas university and Washburn college football dispute halted a proposed game after manager disagreements over gate receipts and expenses. The signed contract split 60 percent to the gate with expenses, but Washburn refused to approve, prompting cancellation. Haskell Institute Indians from Lawrence were slated to play Washburn at Athletic Park the following Wednesday.

Kansas University Washburn College Will T. Reed O. M. Irelan Fred Leland Topeka Manger Wil Reed Leland Washburn Reed Tretan The State University Haskell Institute Indians Lawrence Athletic Park

Arizona Railroads Seek Tax-Free Build Boom

Phoenix Sept 24 notices show 31 filings for 4000 miles of new railroad lines in Arizona. The lines fall under a 11 year tax exemption aimed at spurring railroad construction, a provision debated in the last legislature.

Phoenix Ariz Territorial Arizona

Temple Cup Series Opens in Boston on October 4

Boston reports that all arrangements for the Temple Cup series are set with games scheduled in Boston October 4 5 and 6. If needed the seventh game would be played at the New York polo grounds October 12 or 14 with Baltimore hosting the Oct 9 start and possible Oct 11 12 final games. Frank Selee will manage the Boston team and pitcher Pittinger from Brooklyn is added.

Boston Baltimore New York Polo Grounds Selee T Bostons Elee Pittinger Brooklyn

St. Joe Dropped From Western Baseball Franchise Bid

St Joseph faces likely exit from the Western Baseball Association next season due to lack of interest. Topeka Lincoln Omaha Sioux City Springfield are bidders, with Cater Rapids possibly earning the franchise. Chicago Cleveland score details appear in the same report with varied results.

St. Joseph Elf Western Base Ball Association SNEPT Juckes Western Association Cater Rapids Topeka Lincoln Omaha Sioux City Springfield

Grocery and Meat Department List From Local Market

A fragmented grocery page itemizes multiple shelves and brands. It lists Chewing Gum, Taptoca, Condensed Milk, Cocoa, Toilet Soap, various Ivory and Silk soaps, Tar Soap, Grandpa's Wonder, and prices or quantities. In the meat section it mentions cured meats, souse, pork lard, ham, sausage, and land ham in rough terms.

Witnesses place Mrs Luetgert alive after May death claim

Chicago reports three witnesses testifying they saw Mrs Louise Luetgert alive on May 3 and 4, contradicting sensational evidence of her death at the husband’s sausage factory. Witnesses include Matt J. Shoitt of Kenosha who spoke with a strange woman at Hotel Maple and identified a photo as Mrs Luetgert, along with police and hotel clerks who described the woman and affirmed likeness to the Luetgert portrait.

Chicago Louise Luetgert Beloves Luetgert Matt J. Sholii Maple Kenosha Mueller Shorit Deennan Mra. Luetgert Shoitt Henry Feldshaw Wisconsin Pose William J. Gunsten Grant Hotel Emma Schimpke Rosa Gleich Phalen Harry Fielcher Mrs. Luetgert

Frontier Day in Cheyenne Revives Wild West Era

In Cheyenne Wyoming a new Frontier Day festival debuted with over 1,000 visitors from Denver arriving by special trains. The events featured ponies, steer roping, wild horse rides, a stage holdup and a staged lynching, aiming to recreate Cheyenne as a historic outfitting hub. A witness testified she moved ten feet during the staged action and the jury returned a not guilty verdict after about two minutes of deliberation.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Denver Northwest

Family quarrel in Justice Court ends in assault charge

Yesterday in Justice Guy's court Rosa Pigg was tried for assault on Billa Gillman. Both families share a single flat at Eighth and Quincy. Mrs Gillman, away, left her sister-in-law Minnie in charge of children. An 8-year-old fight between Willie Gillman and Billa Gillman escalated, Mrs Pigg interfering, slapping and shoving the boys, and she carried a knife warning them to stop.

Justice Guy's Court Rosa Pigg Billa Gillman Eighth Quincy Streets Gilman Minnie Gillman

Railroad Court Promotes Special Session Bills Involving Rates

Plans by Paruket fixers and politicians target a railroad bill as the keystone of a possible special legislative session. Opposition grows to a maximum rate measure, with railroads expected to challenge it in court. Rail attorneys regret last winter’s critique of the maximum rate bill drafted by Brown of Pratt, noting many unconstitutional clauses.

Brown Pratt

Plan to place rate disputes under state court control

The article discusses proposals to shift railroad rate controversies to a state court board or a specially formed court. It notes opposition and varying schemes, mentions the governor's support, and says a draft executive plan seeks final jurisdiction to curb federal interference. Pensions for Kansas also listed with names in Washington.

State Board of Road Commissioners Ueth Beem

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