This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1900
Page
2
An era of royal and public attention to horse racing spawns lavish praise and social strain. A two week American tour impacts a depleted regime, while Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are touted as a cure for digestion and appetite.
April 9 report outlines Bantry training for May 3 in Louisville at McLaughlin's club. He weighs 126 pounds and plans to trim to 122 for ring, with Emil Thiry guiding and Danny Blemahon as sparring partner. Bantry discusses potential clashes with Gardner and Be zzernier, while Santry's manager Pooler notes weight talks and possible match terms.
A New York report details an offer from President Freedman to pay Philadelphia 15,000 for the release of Delehanty and La Joie. The discussion involves negotiations between New York club officials and Philadelphia, with Freedman asserting readiness to pay 15,000 if trades are allowed without exchanging other talent.
The Santry McGovern match has been postponed repeatedly from March to April and then to May 25 at the Seaside club. Talks of a May 28 or 29 bout with Ter Te McGovern and Sa Peotet are mentioned, with figures Harris and Considine cited in telegrams and tentative plans affecting venues and guardians of the event. Oscar Gardner and other figures weigh in on possible arrangements as the schedule shifts continue.
In Chicago a refereeing dispute involves Jeffries and Corbett with Siler slated to officiate but unable to referee due to travel conflicts. The arrangement sparked criticism and questions about fairness as details remain unclear and parties weigh alternatives.
A contentious exchange centers on appointing a western referee for a major bout. Proponents urge honesty and fairness, naming James Malachy Hogan and Paddy Carroll from Chicago as trusted figures. They insist the better man wins, with a line against crooked judging and a clear call for decisive action.
Chicago reports indicate English breeder Featherstone may sell the renowned colt Mesmerist to Henry Miller for 100000 dollars. Miller’s bid is accepted in idea but Featherstone seeks no less than 190000 for the horse itself, excluding American winnings. Discussion notes Miller would keep Mesmerist in England for two seasons awaiting age eligibility before racing.
The Australian lightweight Dan Creedon is set to meet MecCoy on May 18 in New York and Joe Wolcott will face Creedon in Milwaukee in June. The Broadway Athletic Club bout on May 15 also features Creedon versus Joe, under catch weights with a 60 percent share of receipts and a $1000 prize.
New York April 9 Frank Erne light weight champion announces he will accept no match offers for at least three months. He says he has done his share of fighting and his duties as belt holder will limit negotiations while his busy schedule continues.
Baldwin April 9 Kansas University opens its season today with Baker at Baldwin. Baker’s lineup includes Farhiooktran Punnell Kets Jonason Milita Riesier Williams Morgan or Iwill and manager Goghee. Kansas U previously defeated Haskell in Lawrence 9 to 1 in their opening game. Blues beat St Joe 7 to 4 in Kansas City with Manning’s team.
Leavenworth reports A J Tullock of this city has secured a Mexican contract to build a Tampico pier. The structure will span about 3 800 feet in length and 79 feet wide with fire piles sunk sixty feet. Over 400 piles will be driven and the work will display extensive ironwork and bolted steel trellis. When finished it bids to be the world’s largest pier for the Mexican government.
Governor W. E. Stanley attended the Lawrence YMCA banquet at the New Widriden hotel. He presided over a program of toasts from university and civic leaders, praising teamwork, memories, and the university's progress. He stayed to address an Epworth League gathering Sunday evening.
Lawrence reports the final selection of Kinsap university reps for the annual debate with Nebraska University. Ten aspirants contested and three senior law students won, including J A Anders and James Vandal, an Indian who led the Haskell football team. The debate topic concerns the growth of corporatism versus democracy, to be held at Lincoln.
Lawrence April 8 R D Mason shoe merchant touted as failed in business last week and charged with forgery. He was arrested Saturday after attempting suicide, with $4,000 hand money secured. bondsmen A D Weaver John Alder and Mrs J A Alford. Preliminary trial set for next Friday. Notables connected include Dr Son Conia aged pastor Dee Congresa in church, widow of Rev Dr Howland, Chancellor Snow, Congressman Bowersonk and local banks. Total indebtedness may reach $50,490 with possible no assets to pay.
F. M. Sorenson of company B Pywentieth Kansas volunteers from Kansas City Kan sailed for Sweden for a delicate operation. He was wounded at the battle of Bucalor in the Philippines and never fully recovered.
Kansas City authorities moved to arrest physicians who fail to report contagious diseases promptly. Chief McParland and County Physician Claise met and ordered immediate reporting of all diseases under care. Dr Clark warned neglect endangers public health and prosecutions rest with the city.
Federal court action filed by Topeka representing Dodge City seeks to force a Cleveland firm to pay interest on bonds. City alleges funds insufficient and requests court relief to compel payment, arguing the city faces debt obligations and wage care around $25,000, with the cross petition part of the suit.
The text reports bank failure steps and a plan to raise funds by selling stock and issuing bonds. It notes a 50 percent dividend for depositors and a 10 percent dividend for unsecured claims. It mentions a street circular with a list of motes and deadlines for bids, with Receiver Morton Albans closing the bank’s affairs.
A case doctors call old fashioned smallpox was found in a Black resident of Paola in the Second ward near the South school. The home with ten inmates was quarantined and the school board ordered all colored children suspended pending further action.
Clyde April 1 businessmen have organized a commercial club. Randolph elected president and A J Patterson secretary. Plans include a 140 barrel cristmill project built by Clyde and OPK THN funded at $1,000. A watermel on carnival is planned to replace the Fourth of July celebration. Clyde also expects railroad survey stakes indicating new development with Pacific division waterworks and factories. The 1900 highlight will be the Watermelon carnival in Clyde.
Fred Stanley, a Galena Kansas resident, is reported missing from his home in Galena last Friday. His father H M Stanley of Galena arrived in Kansas City seeking his 17 year old son who had about 50 dollars on him. Neighbors fear foul play though the father believes the youth may have run away. Relatives exist in Kansas City and hopes rest on locating him unharmed in the area.
Phillips County commissioners set a one dollar bounty on wolf scalps but farmers dispute the claim. Several supposed scalps turned out questionable with critics likening them to dried bats. Payment was postponed until the July meeting as officials seek expert analysis or transfer for evaluation.
Joe Van Mulen of Beloit a commercial traveler for twenty years will quit the road May 1 after four continuous service of twenty years prior to that time he worked as hotel porter and clerk. He has accumulated land cattle and residence in Beloit and plans farming and stock raising in the future. Washington pension actions list several beneficiaries including Ralph D Owen Silas Manton Patrick Hickey and others with varied grants to Leavenworth and Kansas City. The note also mentions a Masonic school of instruction planned for Abilene in April.
Rand judge to begin today under George F. Pond guidance for central and northwest Kansas Masons. Grand officers arrive Friday for formal opening and third degree. Leavenworth boy Charles Shover, student at University of Michigan Law, killed by cart in Ann Arbor. body to be brought home for burial. Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Robert Morrow of Indianapolis and silver anniversary for Mr and Mrs ara Criley. Parsons starts gas prospecting operations to attract industry. local firms join in securing machinery and supplies.
A society debate at Baker University saw the Biblical Library group Hoch and Hankins defeat Hoch and Myers of the Athenians in the annual joint contest. Hoch and Hankins, ranking first and second, will represent Baker in the next year's joint debate with Washburn. Also notes include a Humboldt presbytery meeting closing after five days with delegates, and local items about a missing horse team, a depot robbery, and a county creamery.
Chicago News reports a servant fallen into a cistern but unharmed. The household dismisses concern, noting the water was soft and no injury occurred. The incident prompted minor caution but no formal action.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.