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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1900

Page

2

White Surprises Terry In Six Round Fight No Decision

Chicago April 1 McGovern White fought Terry with no decision as agreed. White pressed early landing blows to Terry’s face and body, while Terry made desperate attempts for a knockout. The bout featured sustained trading, clinches, and heavy exchanges before the final bell.

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Lame Back and Rheumatism Ad Appear in Local Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes reference persistent pain in back joints and loss of appetite with mentions of cold and wet conditions affecting relief. The readable text implies long-standing rheumatism symptoms and general malaise without a clear remedy or advising medical guidance.

Muddled fight scene with Terry and Jett at ringside

Fragmentary report describes Terry and Jett in a chaotic exchange. Weith lands a sequence while five stilet in iis the mouth appears in garbled detail. The pair move around the ring with attempted blocks and clinches on tie ropes as the bout continues.

Terry Jett Weith

Mysterious Billy Beats Matthews In Pro Boxing Clash

In New York at Broad Way Athletic Club last night Mysterious Billy defeated Matty Matthews in a welterweight title bout. Matthews pressured early and fought back through a brutal final stretch, but Billy’s body blows and late power shone as the referee counted out the rival in the 20th round.

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Opening Day Plans for Wallonaiana League Season

Kansas City ceremonies mark the 2000 American League opener televised with the mayor throwing the first pitch. Minneapolis meets the Bhier as the MIlers, led by Ehret and Hastings, face skepticism over pitching and a lineup of unreliable hitters while relying on Parker Thielman McCann and Langue for depth behind a catching corps of Gunn Plaher Dixon and Burrel.

Kansas City Kaneas City American Nationa Karras Bhier Minneapolis Millers Sear Wilmot Rea McCann Wilmut Gunn Plaher Dixon Burrel

Kansas City Blues Rout Here University On Muddy Diamond

April 3 at McCook Field saw Manning's Kansas City Blues defeat Here University 19 to 2. Kansas pitching by Innis Mooreen and Rives limited the opposition while Tucker Alphin excelled in center field. The Rines rushed the ball with weak defense and poor outer garden play, but Recaeter and Gunza contributed solid work in the field and at the bat.

Lawrence Manning Kansas City Blues Here University McCookfield Tienday Tucker Alphin Epino Om John Gunza Ainglen Recaeter

Chicagoans Play Pool No Practice at Louisville

Chicago ball players shifted focus from baseball to billiards as rain halted spring drills. Twenty five under contract faced delays with March 15 rosters. Guian and Magoon released to Indiana and Connery Providence, while two outfielders await assignment to Cleveland and the American League club amid possible trades for Wolverton or Bradley.

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Philadelphia Trouble Over Delahanty Contract Demands

Delahanty and La Joie refused to play for Montreal as Philadelphia club owner Shettstine offered various contracts. Delahanty pressed for 3000 or more, seeking guarantees and captaincy terms, while Leathole demanded 5000 to play, prompting heated negotiations and threats of retirement if salary and clause requests could not be met.

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WADDELL OR LEEVER. Pittest of Pittsburgh Pitchers Will Oppose St Louis on Opening Day

Pittsburgh April 18 The opening day controversy pits Fra fcuier Leaver against George Edward Watniter for the St Louis game. Manager Clarke postpones decision until Thursday tapping Ely to check on the wime. May reveal better shortstops than Bones, but not on bargain counters. Also racing notes from Frisco and Memphis with multiple races and results. Sloan and Martin shine at Royal Windsor meets. Ten Eyck plans to row in Fairfax in May if Harvard trains a new crew.

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Cooley Contract Notice Sparks City Talk

Fragments show Cooley slated to receive a contract Monday in a city setting. Unclear details reference prescription and medical notes, with stray phrases about price and a bottle of groves and quinine. The readable content is sparse and lacks coherent facts.

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Potato Builder Becomes Kansas Wealthiest Negro

J G Graves of Edwardsville Wyandotte county rose from 75 cents to start a 400 acre farm and city properties. He credits hard work, thrift, and farming on shares for buying a home and a town lot, while building up a large orchard and real estate portfolio in Wyandotte.

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Exit of Miners Colored Men and Families Leave Kansas City

About 160 miners and families from Yale Nelson Menning and Litchfield arrived in Pittsburg Kansas on Sunday seeking work in New Mexico. The union mine workers promise equal treatment and have arranged passage to Gardiner New Mexico where recent shafts offer fresh work and the chance to build a town of their own away from the big four operators.

Kanaas City New Mexico Pittsburg Kan Yale Nelson Menning Litchfield U. MW. A Shafte Kansas Big Four Hatan Coal Co Gardiner

Fanta Fe Mine to Hire Miners of Color

Urgent need for labor due to booming trade between Mexico and the United States. The coal mine seeks to place management largely in the hands of colored workers as part of its development plan.

Mexico United States

Lightning strike imprints red cedar on boy in Junction City

In Junction City two youths Eddie and Wille were struck by a lightning bolt near Jefferson Street while sharing umbrellas. Eddie fell, Wille fettered, both recovered as onlookers aided. Wille later noticed a bright red cedar image on his abdomen, traced to the impact site where a cedar tree was found. Evie cried for help as bystanders assisted, awaiting further developments.

Junction City Evie Willie Pesso Mr. Foose

Lawrence Street Railway Contract Begins Work

W E Winner starts Massachusetts Street line construction in Lawrence to fulfill a city contract. Work began yesterday with numerous men, aiming to complete the electric line by June 1. Afterward the city will pave principal streets with vitrified brick once the street railway is finished.

W. E.winner Massachusetts Lawrence Kia April W. E Winner Lawrence Street Railway Ima Winner

Apples Planted to Form Large Leavenworth Orchard

In Leavenworth near the county line ex Governor Morrill hosts a veteran labor force from the Soldiers' Home planting 12 000 apple trees on his farm. The project will create about 160 acres of trees plus earlier plantings total 500 acres, with plans for 300 more acres over two years. The Well houses hold over 507 acres of apples, though not in one orchard.

Leavenworth Soliders EN. Morrill Leavenworth and Wyandotte County Morrill

Hutchinson Guards Act to boost National Guard unit prospects

Hutchinson guards of Kansas National Guard Company E report over fifty members and strong drill. Armory updated and uniforms issued. Three thousand rounds of ammunition authorized for target practice. State awards three silver and three gold medals for top target performers, with Captain Roy Campbell receiving the last gold medal.

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2h and $500 scholarship in mineralogy at Columbia University

Mr. Rogers has been doing special work in mineralogy at the state university this spring acting as assistant professor of physical geology and mineralogy. His home is in Kansas City. Christian pastors at Emporia, April 18 The annual session of the State Association of Ministers of the Christian church is in session here. Opening services by W. M. Mayfield of Havenville. Welcome by D. S. Kelly of Emporia. Response by J. T. Lewaron of Marion. A lecture by Dr. Dunnah on "The Land and the Book." The session will last three days. Smallpox at Hopi, Abilene, April 18 Dr Hazlett investigated a suspected case. Dan Clever had a mild case. Quarantine established and a constable placed in charge. Charged with selling liquor, Lawrence, April 18 Paul Kasold and Hea Roe arrested on warrants from district court. Bond posted for May term.

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Kneeland Files to Stop Rail Line Sale in Court

Effort to block sale of railroad property amid bondholder dispute. Sylvester A. Kneeland, former president of the Toledo St Louis and Kansas City railway, petitions federal court seeking to halt confirmation of sale alleging conspiracy by directors Armour Quigley Havemyer to wreck the property. Judge Thompson to hear petition this afternoon after prior creditor bid reversal.

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Receiver Gets It Pern So Law See the Court

The Chicago General Railway passed into the hands of a receiver. Judge Fathi appointed to that offset Frank H. Sellers.

Pern Chicago Chicago General Railway Fathi Frank H. Sellers

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