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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1900

Page

9

Fraternal Beneficiary Plan Discussed by Local Society

The Christian Brotherhood committee chaired by A. B. Whiling met to map a general plan for fraternal benevolent creation. The program aims to provide monthly rent and membership allowances based on age, with details to follow after committee approval. Also noted were tabled cases and library activities conducted by J. Thomas Planning, telephone 425-2.

Fras Jpestinge Hana J. Thomas Plan

Sailor Bound To Fight Thoynski In Chicago Show

Sporting news reports Sailor agrees to meet Thoynski in Chicago with New Orleans eyed as future glove bout seat. Mentions Jeffries remarks, California pace versus New York, and Sharkey agreeing to fight Choynski in Chicago next month after other bouts.

New Orleans

Beaten Boxer Sharkey in Comedic Exchange Over Piano Punches

In a surreal scene Sharkey mocks Beethoven and claims to have put him out with a punch, then discusses piano training with a salesman. The exchange touches on fame pride and a humorous longing for an elegant pastime as Sharkey jokes about learning to play and an octave stretch.

Beethoven Sharkey

Arizona Sheriff as Jim Jeffries Player in Brady Drama

New York April 1 star Jim Jeffries joins Billy Brady's new drama as an Arizona sheriff. The production, under William A Brady, features Jeffries in a supporting role with limited dialogue. The article notes uncertainty about casting further and quotes Brady denying advance seating details.

Jim Jeffries Billy Brady New York James J. Jeffries Arizona Speriaiiier Klee Clay Fireene William A . Brady Ant Jeffriee Alenie Brady Jeffries

Busy Boxers in New York Heavyweight Table Set

Promoter Donknornt announces schedule leading to a Westchester Athletic Club event on June 8 with matchups including Choynakt ong work er and Gus Rublin. Observers note many bouts loom as boxing activity intensifies with talk of a July rematch and other potential battles ahead.

New York Wrights Choynakt le Ty Gus Rublin Westchester Athletic Batina Tracy Wehamtee

Local Gym Contests Highlight City Sports Scene

A garbled report describes gymnasium events at Morueth Street with Mick Wtomnlar and Kad Temownts racing horses and carts. It notes afternoon private gym sessions, a Sharkey contest, and speculation about Creadon returning next month as easy money for the Hooster amid lingering questions about outcomes.

Mick Morueth Street Creadon

Hughes May Not Play As Pitcher Demands Salary

Sacramento April 14 Jay Hughes may not play for Brooklyn this season as he seeks pay parity with top pitchers. He cites league rules salary limits but has not requested the full amount. Brooklyn is believed to have offered around 2600, while Hughes wants elimination of four year option clause 15 and is willing to stay in California if within 800 of his National pay. The decision is expected next week.

Brooklyn Sacramento Cal Jay Hughes Sen Blye Htghes Brooklye Lesaue Hughes California

Jake Stenzel Retires From Baseball For Good

Criginnati April 14 Jake Stenzel one of baseballs famed fielders has announced retirement from the game He plans to shape for new decorative offers this season but after a bright start he quits permanently Manager Hanlon notes Stenzel leaves the game with his bat carrying a heavy strike and says the injury robbed him of his best form He will devote time to his business and leave Pirates batting leader Hurtig sets a high mark as the league lost a key player who was long considered a desirable outfielder

Criginnati Tlrd Jake Stengel Rae Ben Muttoe Tveeghia Brenael Tad Managwe Hanlon Stensel Btsuzel Pirkies

Crafty Dave Sullivan May Match in New York

The Newark welterweight Jimmy Handler plans a 25 round bout between Tory McGovern and Dave Sullivan at a Delavan house venue. Handler offers a $1,100 to $2,600 purse to bind the match and arrange the fight at a local club.

McGovern York Jimmy Handler Newark

Hanson Smiled When Asked About Brooklyn Transfer

April 4 in Washington reports Brooklyn club players practiced at Na Mone park in the city for three weeks and then left for Baltimore. Hanson did not deny interest in Washington as a baseball city and implied his Rupertas might be moved to Washington before the season.

Hanson Brooklyns Washington Brooklyn Baltimore Rupertas

Tommy Ryan Agrees to Meet Joe Walcott in 26 Round Bout

New York April 14 Tommy Ryan has consented to meet Joe Walcott the colored cyclone and they will be matched shortly for a 26 round bout either at the Broadway or Beside Boston club. Ryan said he will fight Walcott and shape the battle soon. He aims to beat Walcott after previous losses and will box him again.

Sailor Choynoki New York Tom Sharkey Tom O'Rourke Ian Choynoski Chicago Sharkey Prement Neo “Wamy Saurko Teat Gil Reabits Rid" McCoy Tommy Ryan Ren Joe Walcott Eyclone Bromadway Beaside Ryan Weiter Watlcott Wil Set Fream Sill Andy Walsh Fryan Ham Dinkhorst Fitzsimmons

Bennings Races Washington April Meet Winners

Bennings hosted two wins with three year olds and up in a purse over one furlong. Revonah led Jamaica and Pinte with a time of 1.06 seconds. Malden saw Lamkin win over Gracious and Ball in the four and a half furlong event, time 2:08 1-6.

Bennings Washington Bennine’s Revonah Lady Lindsy Jamaica Pinte Malden Sees Lamkin Gracious Ball Seiling Alecosit Sas

Buried Treasure Legend Surfaces Near Kansas Cemetry

In Muncie Kansas April 14 a story emerges of a long forgotten graveyard near the Union Pacific line west of Kansas City where a fresh dig revealed a shallow shaft and empty burials. Coroner Frank Tracy investigates as locals recall a 20 year old train robbery tied to the James gang and treasure rumors.

Muncie Kas Union Pacific Kansas City Hilt Kansan City Hay Tse Frank ‘Tracy Wyandotte County James Hove Jara Eine

Pfeffer Sues For Wages And Ottawa Win In April News

Fragmented sports and legal notices. Pfeffer sues for wages as the case draws attention in league history. Washburn defeats Ottawa 13 to 2 in a Kan city game with strong pitching and costly errors from both sides. Kansas batteries Hickman and Gee, plus Hall, are named in baseball notes.

Washburn Ottawa Awa Kan Tan Brida O Qtawe Washhure

Hidden treasure tales haunt Muncie memories

Local lore links a Civil War paymaster theft and a post robbery buried wealth to old bandits in Muncie. Residents recall searches around graveyards and tree roots, with no verifiable recoveries. Some say wealth returned to rightful owners, others dub it border era rumor. Authorities hold no new leads.

Muncie Loroner Tracy Wyandotte Munete Muncells

Kansas Wins Debating Prize In Kansas Missouri Contest

Lawrence April 14 The third annual Kansas Missouri debate at Bowerrock Opera House ended with Kansas University winning two judges verdicts to one for Missouri State The question concerned retaining the Philippines as a permanent U S possession Kansas hosts the event with Chancellor Snow presiding Speakers included Mercer Arnold and Jay T Botts The panel of judges consisted of Robert L Yeager S G Greenwood and TW Gleed from Kansas City and Topeka.

Gots Missouri University At Lawrence Rock Chalk Jay Hawk Chancellor Snow Miss Roe Edith Hays Mercer Arnold Missouri Jay T. Botts Kansas Henry Conrad Clyde Williams Amt Leroy ¥. Rice John J. Tolan Mercer’ Arnold Jay Z. Botts Robert L Yeager D.5. Greenwood Kansas City TW. Gleed Topeki

Kansas Sunday School Convention Heads to Atchison

The Kansas State Sunday school convention meets May 8 to 10 in Atchison with an expected 300 to 500 delegates and visitors. Local hosts will provide lodging and breakfast, meals provided for guests, and notable speakers include Prof. EO. lixcell and Prof. Hi. M. Hamill. E. F. Jacobs of Chicago is hoped to attend part of the session.

Atchison EO. Lixcell Hi. M. Hamill Moxana B. Preusaner E. F. Jacobs Chicago

William Jewell Defeated in Debates by Ottawa University

Representatives of William Jewell College Liberty Missouri lost for the third straight time to Ottawa University last night. The unanimous decision favored Ottawa on the resolution that loyalty to allegiance is preferable to independent action in politics. William Sewell spoke for Jewell with the affirmative, aided by Stockdale Evans and Spickerman. Ottawa was represented by A B Newell of Shubert Nebraska with Augsta Kansas A Chapman and S J Semple of Eureka Kansas. Judges were A W Beanon Ottawa B W Wiseman Kansas City Kansas and J Bromboth Kansas City Missouri.

Ottawa William Jewell College Liberty Ottawa University Vallegiance William Sewell PW. Stockdale D. J. Evans R. J. Spickerman A. B. Newell

Wo Christian Temperance Union to Meet in Kansas

The fifteenth semi annual Wo Christian Temperance Union convention will gather April 14 at the Fifth District church in Kansas, with state president H P Hutchinson of Hutchinson and many temperance workers from across the state attending. Also, A B Eaton reported shipping 2,100 sheep from Wabaunsee, signaling a strong year ahead, while Pratt kerff details recount a local farming accident near Culllnon Bee with a wagon incident and broken ribs.

Pratt Kas Will Robertson Culll

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted By Endorsement Letter

An 1899 testimonial from C. V. Arnold extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier aiding digestion and energy. The letter claims past fever, scrofula, and boils improved, with repeated praise for the medicine and pills. The ad urges readers to buy now from any druggist.

Local injuries worsen as two players suffer leg bruises

Report notes one player bruised severely and the other fractured with a protruding mesh after a collision. Hesino sustains two rib injuries on one side and one on the other. latest updates indicate he remains in critical condition.

Hesino

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