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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1900

Page

9

Five Penn Quaker football candidates chosen for slots

Philadelphia reports five new men to fill center tackle end quarterback and half back on Penns team with coach Woodruff optimistic. Horner Davidson Graves Metzger and others emerge as likely starters, each bringing height weight and prior prep school play. A separate note mentions a boxing bout and a managerial signing for future events.

Philadelphia University of Ennsylvania Clavena Seariy el Rid Gverild A Kennedy Humber Penneyien Nin Tull Frrner Metryer Graves Davideo Butler Horner Ie Orour Timie Horner Keane Athletic Club Megienaiye Davidson Intcrater Muse) Academy Pennsylvania Davideen Gravesle Ivan Delancer Academy Germantown Cricket Club Banaie Metzger Lea

Sharkey Calls Out O Rourke Over Boxing Plans

The report quotes Sharkey denouncing O Rourke as attempting to hype a bout plan. He claims O Rourke seeks a match with Joe Walcott and vows a challenge against Sharkey, asserting public statements aim to boost his own popularity.

Oscar Gardner Onuba Pour Terry Gardner Dave Sullivan Loulaville Cn Getober Jose O'Rourke Siam Sharkes Joe Walcott Mxhter Agalnet Sharkey Wemmanagre Walcott Bourke

Fighter Arrangements Delay Busy Season In New York

In New York Sept, fighters pace for a busy season as managers seek matches. Metradider and George Munroe report slow arrivals while Frady aims to pair with Sastry for a duel. Tanger insists on weight terms, and talks continue with Tralian as a potential foe.

New York Tom Ketch aSena Serrea Barney Reich Duainennis Metradider Nother George Munroe Thin City Himeets Sastry Tralian Tanger Aaron Finn Hart

National League clash at Brooklyn ends in tense draw

Brooklyn battles Kennedy and Sotten as the game unfolds with stray errors and late scuffles. Attendance hits 3,208 as trades and stock-market style notes color the page amid a broader report on strikes and industrial shifts affecting rail and iron ore markets.

Fragmentary 19th century note on ailments and remedies

A garbled text fragment lists ailments such as cares serofula salohewm dyspepsia and catarch with no clear events or persons. The readable portion hints at medical or herbal references across ages and systems without coherent narrative.

Resigning Pastor Sells Sewing Machines in Kansas City

Reverend Charles Parkhurst resigns after two years at Stewart Avenue Methodist Protestant Church to pursue selling sewing machines. He states he is weary of half measures, eager for a more energetic life, and notes he will travel locally driving to promote the sewing machine business over the next two years.

Kansas City Kas Charles Parkhurst Stewart Avenue Methodist

General Funston Letter From San Isidro Sept 2 1900

General Funston writes from San Isidro August 6 describing command of 4000 troops in the islands. He notes bandits and insurgents, uniforms lacking, and raids against insurgent detachments. He mentions Aguinaldo documents and hopes for independence, plus plans to publish letters when returning in October.

Toia Waitor Charies Scott Funston San Isidro Aguinaldo Ates Aguinaleon

Reunion Ends as Old Soldiers Fold Their Tents at Hutchinson

The final day of the state Grand Army reunion in Hutchinson featured General Metcalf of the Twentieth Kansas as officer of the day. Speakers included Colonel Little, Stanley, and Long. Morning address reviewed the Civil War regiment's history. Governor Branley and others praised veterans' sacrifices and the Union’s role in progress since 1865.

Hutchinson Hutcninaon Grand Army Métcait Metcalf Ea Little Stanley Cheater J. Long Camp Lawton W. Metcalf Kansas Haw B. Trembley Kansas City Col Branley Union Republic

Emporia Street Fair Ruined by Rain and Declining Funds

Rain closed the Emporia Street fair causing financial injury as vendors and side shows packed up early. Merchants had hoped for renewed support but the parade and horses were canceled or altered, leaving stalls empty and the farmers disappointed.

Parnos

Reno County Partners Visit Manhattan Agricultural College

Reno county teachers were invited for a full day excursion to Manhattan Agricultural College on October 20. The event aims to study practical methods and experiments, with many teachers planning to attend and participate in on campus activities.

Manhattan Agricultural College Reno Ventacy Ficultural College Reno County

Insurance Men Go Home From Emporia Meeting

About twenty delegates attended a Mutual Insurance Convention in Emporia and Peapome to organize a state association. W R B Gaxche of Mendai and M Scott of Pittsburg were elected officers assisted by national president Forber of Des Moines. The meeting aimed to collect and disseminate information on cooperative or mutual insurance.

Emporia Creete Peapome Fifth Avenue W. RB. Gaxche Mendai M. Scott Pittsburg A. J. Shaw Btorn DS aMaie i Forber Des Moines

WANTED IN MISSOURI AND JAILMATE MARRIAGE AT CANE

Ambiguous report notes Charles Tra SAY and a man named Nate bitvia linked to Bates County crimes in Missouri. John Doe jail scene records a jail wedding between Sean Cove and Topeka resident Jones, previously married at Great Bend, with the prisoner renamed Silvia.

Chas. Aie Independence Bates County Charles Tra- Say Windle Savon County Wrand Wubchary Jaithere Missouri Eilix County Kan Caney, Re Chiar Ie Sala Nate Bitvia Sean Cove S. Jones Topeka Farrell Great Bend Silvia

Salina Fair Ends Today After Enormous Attendance

The Salina free street fair drew thousands daily with nearly 39 000 by Friday as crowds camped in streets and halls. Despite large turnout the event closes today with Garr day and ongoing street clothing stalls, food booths, and performances including Rouxe Well and Buffalo Blix Wile West.

Raina Salina Salina Free Street Fair Rouxe Buffalo Blix Bootha

Kensington festival marks thirteenth anniversary with activities

Kensington announces a two day festival on October 4 and 5 to celebrate its 19th anniversary. The program features bull games football Morse racing bicycle races and numerous attractions with liberal prizes expected.

Kensington

Blackleg at Pearl prompts vaccine attempt near Abilene

In Abilene on Sept 26 cattlemen near Pearl fear blackleg spreads. R M White reports loss of fine grade calves and seeks vaccine from Shienees College to prevent disease. Also noted a divorce petition seeks nullification in Atchison after a teen marriage, and Montgomery Moore invitees for a Cody West show.

Abilene Pearl Blackleg R. M. White T Shienees College Atchison Beasley Manley Learthworth W. J. Duclos

Roosevelt Campaign Opens Strong in Kansas Tour

Hutchinson Kansas Sept 29 The first day in Kansan of the Roosevelt campaign was successful with larger crowds and growing interest than any prior west of the Mississippi Plains towns Abi jene Balina Lindeborg Sonburg Smith Center Belleville Clyde Junction City Cody and other stops drew big crowds. Roosevelt spoke briefly at Sonburg and in Clyde crowds surged as the train arrived. A front platform at Cody featured Governor Roosevelt with Col Cody and veterans from US and allied forces.

Hutchinson Kan Kansan Roosevelt Kansas Abi- Jene Balina Lindeborg National Republican Belleville Clyde Phil Aenes Say Ernor Roosevelt Junction City Cody Col. Cody San Juan Hil Terrth Great Britain Bees Lyer Mile Karan Ri Paik Joneaey Soieps Nearcat

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