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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
2
A wrecked or garbled line references Van Gogh and an unclear term Shee Abataioe amid a fragmented note. The readable segment mentions people and possible place names, but the overall meaning remains unresolved.
An old inquiry notes a man with liver issues seeking a natural remedy. The article references a county doctor’s caution about bitters and other failing liver cures, urging caution and suggesting proper medical evaluation.
Robert Fitzsimmons and Gus Ruhlin signed a 25 round contest to be staged before the Westchester Athletic Club at Tuckahoe on June 2 with picture receipts and gate receipts to be divided. Each fighter posts 7,000 guarantee. neither will fight Sharkey McCoy Tettries or Corbett beforehand.
A garbled report describes a proposed New York based private club to promote boxing as a sport for aristocratic patrons. It mentions figures like Sharkey and Jeffries and hints at a formal organization with elite backers and staged fights.
April 4 report from Loutecilie Kentucky notes Pittsburgh plans to carry twenty players through the season. Weather and illness affect lineup as Cray Latimer and Cheebro cold. Jim McGuire and Charles Purreh anchored by Brooklyn club in a cautious preview of upcoming exhibition games.
Fragmentary text shows references to Washington, a baseball or sport setting, and financial or planning terms. Mentions a plan to raise or arrange money, a league, and city names implying a local public discussion or arrangement. Content is incomplete and involves unclear events.
Cornell boat squad boosts training as Coach Courtney assumes command in Ithaca. Freshmen rowers, including a standout who won last year at Poughkeepsie, face weather delays and daily aquatics drills as the new leadership reshapes practice.
Jockey Reiff wins as Wichita Lad scores in a 300 severvlans Ferrara es ahkre stakes at the Northampton spring meeting. A close finish had School Girl ridden by J and Rough Side with K Canton contending. the dead heat was run off with Betoo Girt declared winner.
Fragmentary report shows Emporia Normal team set to meet Gatos at Manhattan Saturday with unclear details. Readable items indicate a game preview or schedule involving local teams.
Beau Weaver joins practice with the team and is poised to contribute as a catcher along with Moset and Og UetE Wark. Orville Geld plans to join school activities while remaining on the radar for selection, and EYAWN commits to Chicago. Loftus is informed Easter week that the manager will arrange play anywhere.
Fragmentary report notes Frank Dwyer named umpire for Cincinnati and then National leagues. Chicago team in Charmulen for two weeks with Wolveri ty of Tukwata. events surrounding April 19 Milwaukee game and Milwaukee price mentions. Local players to potern trip amid shifting schedules and new duties.
The Kentucky Derby favorite Gibson is reportedly retained by Charis Smith owner of the Norse. Thorax Carter of Chicago allegedly offered under $5,000, which was refused. Trainer Charley Hughes and jockey Willie Martin warned Smith against lowering the bid to lift Gibson.
In New York April 4 James J Jeffries may not be seen in New York before his bout with Jim Corbett. The champion bouts at Broadway Athletic club have been called off. Unless Cat Fortian agrees to meet one good man in a limited round bout there will be no fight at all. The report also mentions San Francisco results and horse racing notes from Oakland and Tenpings.
Dr Della Hi Denning and husband leased Bill House to convert to a sanitarium. They returned after several days to find burglars had entered the house during their absence. Missing items include a Duchess Satin Easter gown just delivered by the dressmaker. Police compile a list of stolen valuables and await further details.
Fort Scott dispatch notes census supervisor J M Humphrey cannot announce 108 enumerator appointments before about April 15 due to delays in Washington approval. Plan to prevent post rejection disappointment. appointments delayed and confirmations required. Atchison reports copyright music from Canada being shipped in plain wrappers to evade law, with inspector seizing packages. Leavenworth suit seeks 275000 damages against Leavenworth Coal Co over alleged mining of fuel beneath land he owns, claiming 520000 value.
A man calling himself Roberts, posing as a Philippine soldier, has been traveling Neosho and Labette counties for a week seeking supposed relatives of a court martialed soldier. He stirred local veterans but is widely regarded as demented.
Bert Orrin toppled from a Rock Island and Pacific passenger train in Colby on a Tuesday night. The conductor ejected him after a threat with a revolver. Orrin suffered severe leg injuries described as crushed feet and required medical aid.
An incident description notes a conductor who fell and, after discharging, repeatedly called for Sid. Orrin resides in Rouwell Coil, while his hearts remain in Phillips and Rooks counties, highlighting a link between home and loyalties.
Wellington April 4 Mrs Hitchcock and Drs Maddy reported collecting about 2000 dollars in subscriptions before noon with remaining funds and subscriptions totaling nearly 700 dollars to begin construction of the old building. Also notes on eggs prices, pensions, a mine accident, a drowning, a farmer missing, traveler news, and Cherryvale ice plant plans.
Mark Twain argued there is no distinction between an author's rights and any other property and warned perpetual copyright would harm readers. He mocked the idea of fixing strict copyright limits and said edition prices should not be driven by artificial controls. He cited Shakespeare and the Bible in discussing perpetual rights and the public good.
A garbled dialogue references Monkswell Lord Knutaford and Mr Clemens discussing perpetual publication and print editions. Lord Routsford questions theory in the United States while remarks about farming and taxation surface. The exchange yields laughter as authorship and publishing fate are debated amid unclear context.
In parliament Senor Beira stated that Britain requested transport of troops via Portuguese territory from Beira to Rhodesia. He argued treaties with Britain ended by the war and Portugal remains neutral, pledging cordial relations and loyalty while condemning the German acts.
April 4 report from Washington states Webster Davis has resigned as secretary of the Interior and the letter was forwarded to the president for acceptance. The event draws mixed reactions as officials compile the formalities and await cabinet action, with comment on restoration letters and policy routes in the West.
The notice promotes Smoke Klauer's Gold Bug routes offering 50 to 509 miles saved, with Tourist Sleeper service on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Seattle, St Paul, Minneapolis, and the Northwest. Claims 7500 miles of standard railroad and wide-ventilated, Pintsch-lighted trains with chair cars and free seats.
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