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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1900
Page
2
Sporting news notes Lieut Gibson as a leading Kentucky Derby prospect in fine form, with strong bids and favoritism shared with Mesmerist for the American Derby. Reports quote Beaufort and Featherstone figures, detailing weights, past performance, and potential matchups as Kentucky Derby season approaches.
New York April 2 reports a rush by fight promoters to line up contests before the September 2 deadline. Officials and managers discuss potential matches and the effect of new regulations on schedules, with several venues and fighters named as possibilities for early bouts and title disputes.
The text recounts responses to Jeffries and the challengers, noting fighters fear Witesimmons and praising the boxer’s claimed power. It mentions a Chicago arrival from Kansas City and cites Chicago press questions about Teal and Carnisiman.
In New York Brady defeats Billy Madden to claim the title in a disputed bout. The result prompted legal questions as Madden challenged an injunction from the court, while Brady celebrated his victory.
Fragmentary report notes veteran catcher Clements will join the Boston team. The piece mentions arrivals in New York and Philadelphia and a southward train plan. Capt. Duffy is in Revere, disappointed at not being present.
The article details ongoing efforts to assemble and adjust the White Sox roster. Comiskey plans for players to report at Champaign while securing releases and pursuing trades from multiple clubs. Paddens and Hartmann are mentioned among several pitchers and infielders connected to the talks.
New York April 2 A Baltimore baseball situation grows tense as promoters threaten not to field a team if the National League insists on terms. They claim grounds and lease conditions prevent compliance, risking a one season stay with a one year option for renewal and potential price disputes with Washington interests amid ongoing league pressure.
Princeton announces the start of spring football practice on Monday with Captain WW leading drills. Ex-captains Hillebrand and Edwards will oversee remaining candidates as the team trains amid weather notes and preparatory schedules.
Harvard baseball squad begins outdoor practice at Soldiers Field in Cambridge. Boston players attended, captain Lewis of the Hastons coached in cold weather. About thirty men to be kept for near term workouts and uniforms.
An estate settlement from Lancaster Ohio involves Alene C and Jamon J. Lartriv with references to court actions in Wheeling West Virginia. April notices note Oscar Gardier and Suneslant heading to New York to meet Dave Sullivan at Hercules club in Breckinridge. Telegrams mention substitutions for Santry and a meeting in Townville Kentucky on May 10.
In Chicago on April 2 a legal dispute over a Newark firm’s claim to damages hinges on whether Admiral Dewey had a wart on his nose. Evidence of the wart, or lack thereof, could determine if Griesheimer & Co. must pay. Reports note Dewey may arrive in Chicago May 1 with a deputy sheriff and subpoena.
Wellington April 2 cap Nome business to Seattle from here is worth 7710 to railroads with a Wellington party of nineteen possibly twenty two traveling by rail and steamer. Rates cited average about 40.30 to Seattle while Seattle Nome steamer fares reach 100 first class. The group includes residents from Wellington Perth Blackwell and Lawrence with railroads wooing for comfort inducements and a tourist sleeping car offered. Total Wellington to Cape Nome fare projected at 2721.80.
Emporia April 7 the street fair committee plans to hold the fair September 26 27 28 to raise about 3600 for expenses. Committees will be organized by townships with three men from each township to oversee displays and prize lists. Money will be raised by passing the hat as last year, and the fair aims to improve by about half over the previous event with about 300 worth of material on hand.
Leavenworth reports Internal Revenue receipts for April exceed the same month in the prior two years, totaling 80 125.85. Major stamps and taxes listed include beer, spirit, cigar, oleomargarine, documentary and petty stamps, with a total from all sources. Comparisons show February and prior months lower, and since Collector Sutton took over, yearly total reached 42,005,504.80.
Leavenworth April 2 insurers plan to appeal the Hillmon verdict. Attorneys Barker and Green will file a bill of exceptions and transcripts before United States District Judge William C Hook to pursue appeal options. The trial awarded Hillmon a verdict of six trunks last November and costs total about $1,000.
Joseph W. Hart a 6 percent owner from Kansas City Mo marries widow Mary Fisher in Kansas City Kansas. The ceremony occurred this Saturday and follows Hart’s three years in oil.
In Leavenworth in April the district court valued a man’s spower at 400 dollars after a fight involving A Kues and J Haas. Both men were miners and the case arose from a Sagerine fight where Haas was accused of chewing during the clash.
Jurors returned a verdict against Haas for 3450 after hearing the evidence yesterday. The court session concluded with a firm ruling supporting the claim and the compensation amount was specified in the decision.
Kansas Log Rolling association plans a major event in Wichita on September 5. J W Kaiser of Fort Scott, president of the Kansas Log Rolling association, outlined arrangements with Woodmen of the World officials and local enthusiasts. Officers named include President J W Kaiser, First Vice President C Y Goodlander, Second Vice President Atchison, Third Vice President J T Mattern.
A Wichita report says an organized gang is active in the region with post offices at Towanda and Augusta robbed. Safes blown with nitro-elycerine, small or no money taken, signaling a fourth such crime in three days. Other affected towns include Beau Monde and Soulvane. In Pittsburg Kansas miners celebrated United Mine Workers day, with about 1,000 miners, two bands, and a speech by Annie L. Dicew of Topeka.
Fort Scott April 2 The man, believed to be Tom Bradbury of Decatur or Bowling Green Ry, murdered in a drunken row by an old man named Jim Vetch, lies unclaimed at the morgue. A notebook bearing the name and places was found on him. He is about 25. Eureka smallpox alarms residents as German section hand cared for by a nurse.
Weir City reports the death of Henry Kohnen about 30 who took his life at his residence in the presence of family. He had suffered illness since October, with the bios of smelters in Weir City noted in background.
Washington April 2 The teforma ton has been given out at the bureau of navigation that Admiral Dewey will probably visit Europe the coming summer. He will be accompanied by Mrs Dewey his secretary Lieutenant John W Crawford and aide Lieutenant Harry H Caldwell. Plans are not fully arranged but he will call for Europe about the last of August. As president of the naval policy board he will combine business with sightseeing and inspect navy yards ships and modern vessels of belligerent nations. The policy board will meet soon to outline plans for the summer including possible discussions on armored ships and new vessels. The itinerary may include a Paris exposition and a trip to Berlin and perhaps St Petersburg.
Webster Davis Wil resigns as assistant secretary of the interior to speak freely on the South African war. He will address the public through National Geographic and other societies, recounting observations from Cape Colony and the Orange Free State. About 2,000 mournful farewells at Pretoria station, mostly women, prompt his decision to speak openly after leaving office.
In Alton on April 2 the jury in Heart Bibb versus the city council returned a verdict for the city. The renowned “negro school” case centers on whether white and negro children should attend separate schools under local law. Bibb, a key plaintiff, is linked to the contested policy and its implications linger in the matter.
A freight locomotive collided with a passenger train near Toluca Mexico. Several crew members were injured with serious cuts and broken bones. two telegraph linemen and a baggage master were killed. Remaining crew escaped after the crash.
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