Sum of 650 Raised by Topeka Grand Opera Ball Committee
A large committee of prominent Topeka citizens will run a grand ball at the Grand Opera House, with a 650 sum raised. Decoration began last evening and the event spans three days, featuring tickets, seats, and special access for dignitaries and officers of the United States troops, all supervised by a newly appointed committee and finance chair.
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Topeka
WAY
B. M. Crowby
HL Crosby
W. J. Binck
Jorment
AB. Quinton
J. Mankin
W. A. Morton
W. A. Alexander
J. P. Rowley
Indies
Uckers
Tie Mall
Grand Opera
Howley & Sagw
Dare
Capitol Building
At & Gente Wpiese
Rentes
United States Troops
Ers
3. R. Honkla
W. A. Ty ‘Thompewn
Chas
Blood Smith
Franx Holliday
Arthur Capper
W. Crosby
John EB
Annin Funder
Howard Wilder
Carson City Fight Recalled Scenes From Fitzsimmons Corbett Event
An audience at Crawford theater viewed a Geroscope replays of the Fitzsimmons vs Corbett bout with mixed reactions. Report notes the crowd’s curiosity and excitement varied, detailing the ring action as the knockout blow occurred and Corbett collapsing. The piece also covers Girard’s Vaudeville company debut at Grand Opera House with mixed reception and forthcoming performances and ticket prices.
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Crawford's
Tolkiy
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Carson City
Fitz Simmons
Peopl
Moss
Simmons
Wate Eloselys
Grand Opera House
Girard
Zon Matthews
Will Whevier
Hattie Wallace
Mae la Vers
Santa Fe Route Offers Reduced Rates to East Points
Timed rail fare notices announce $6.00 to St Louis and $8.50 to Chicago with reductions to other eastern points via Santa Fe Route on select days through Sept 80. Tickets to St Louis $2.00 and Chicago $5.60, bookings via telephoning agents. Kernival Knights Masked Hall event requires masks and invitations. Invitations available from Mr. Crockett at Stansfield's drug store. limited spectator space. J C Waters, Chairman Ball Committee.
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Santa Fe
St. Louis
Chicago
Kernival Knights
Crockett
Stansfield
J.C Waters
Baltimore Loses as Horton’s Bat Powers Series Rout
In a dramatic late showdown, Boston defeated Baltimore 9 runs to 3, ending a pennant bid as 25,575 fans packed the field. Horton led the assault with nine earned runs allowed by Baltimore pitchers, while Hamilton provided a memorable dash from third to home amid the loss. Attendance for the series topped 56,350 with thousands more at the gates seeking admission.
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Batthmore
Boston
Eatsw
Baltimore
Hoffer
Wizard
Nops
Joe” Corbett
Boston “Rooters
Tle Bend
Amd
Hoston
Hope Sit
Qattimore
Corbety
Nopa
Hofter
Robinson
Rostow
Hamilton
Jennings
Lowe
Heim
National League Standing Update From Chicago Game Notes
Batteries Pittepure Hewley and Merritt pose as Chicago players with Thornton and Kittreege in lineup. Umpire McDonald listed. Scant standings details accompany the brief note on league position.
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Pittepure
Hewley
Merritt
Chicago
Thornton
Kittreege
McDonald
Phenomenal Century Record Set By Mrs East In Colorado
Denver chronicle reports Mrs J M K East rode 23 centuries in 30 days ending Sept 20, totaling over 2 700 miles this month and 5 300 since May 20. She aims for a 69 day century and yearly mileage record, riding mainly between Platteville Brighton Littleton Evans with a mix of wheel weights and a change from a 26 pound frame to a 20 pound diamond reine after 26 centuries.
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Denver
J. McK
East
Colorado
Bust
Fraternal gathering at pavilion delayed by lighting glitch
The meeting opened with Col John Elliot and Major D W Eastman praising Topeka and veterans. Mayor Fellows welcomed visitors as Gov Leedy urged self reliance, bands performed, and a humorous straw episode closed the night.
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Pavillon
John Elliot
Coffeyville
D. W. Eastman
Emporia
Topeka
Saf Vs
Charles A. Fellows
Fellows
Modocs
Company B
John WW. Leedy
Marshall
H. A. Warner
Friaternal
Ind
Nels McConnell
J. W. Moore
Marion
Sheriff Guilty in Latimer Death Verdict
Coroner jury verdict finds Sheriff James Martin and deputies killed Clement Platock and others with gunfire on September 10, 1897 during a peaceable march. ruling says killing was unnecessary and could have been avoided though some jurors disagreed on the full conclusions. mentions other notes including Ex Secretary Robeson dead and a cough remedy ad. festival week privileges offered for sale.
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Afaziden
Coro Hazelton
Lattimer
Coffman
Clement Platock
James Martin
Phil J. Boyle
Thomas T. Thomas
Barton Friess
Peter McKiernan
Marrin
George Mauve
B.J. Macpeill
Robeson
Trenton
N. J
the Navy
C. M. Robeson
Navy
Grant
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Hasene Haren
J. J. Frey
Merd Henerson
Willard Wall
YP. Mackinnan
George W. Crane
A. Hurdath
C.F. Jitson
C. A Pellows
Eugene F. Ware
Jon
F Hassen
J. Web
Frank ‘Eteon
Wi A Marton
Woetrerten
Bfr B. & Criswell
A. B. Sulnton
Bleck
F. E Wear
John
Corbett-Fitatmmons
Late Sporting News
Orioles
Washington
NEW York
Hases
Meckin
Senators
Mercer Ditchad
Giants
Wrigley
Davis
Tucker
Lez Ber
Mercer Meduie
Lynch
Pittsbung
Pittsburg
Pirates
Cmd
Nasi Os Gron
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Tose Okiyna
Jank
Short Grass Country
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Hansas Avenue
Ting
Naples
Sic
Ilen
Tioedel
Millinery Dept
Justin
McCall
Cloak Dept
Melton
Empire Bank
Bse
Cais
Alan Hine
Empire Ae
Kemper & Paxtons
Sixth and
Quincy
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