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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
2
Practically agreed on a fight for middleweight world honors as Kia Mecoy and Tommy Ryan near a title bout. Brooklyn and Philadelphia managers discuss a player exchange and formal articles were promised. Rumors of Bowes involvement noted as talks unfold amid uncertain terms.
A chaotic ring tale unfolds as Terry fights a tiger in a Brooklyn match. The spectacle features money, punches, and a disputed draw with $100 bills and a ticker tape twist. Spectators and officials debate outcomes as the bout drags toward a split purse.
Washington April 1m Forks protest against umpire Tim Hurst could require no change to league umpire schedules. President Freedman of New York City protested Hurst’s officiating in New York games, but Young asserts the schedule can be arranged so Hurst does not umpire in New York for the entire season.
In St Joseph Missouri on April 19 a close class game featured Memphis bound Hermann and Herrmann with little training. St Joseph won in the last inning as Minneapolis scored a final run. Water Wood, Kilng, Fisher were Minneapolis players, with umpire Fisher.
Promoters discuss potential postponement or early meeting between Jaffriee and Corbett before May 2. Corbett reportedly willing to negotiate while other organizers consider paneer city arrangements.
Confusing account suggests a trade talk involving Hush Lad, Robinson, and MM with contract terms debated. Marchant and Packs reportedly refuse agreements, while a strong push to sign no new deals dominates discussions at the session.
The text notes objections by referee Jeffries to Sam Austin with a possible change under review. Mentions of Garrett Mimi and Mieke at Carson City with fires in the background are referenced, with emphasis on a sale or action related to funds and a potential sale or decision pending.
In opening day action, Deanee Hneepotis faces Karman Tibvo and Taatatupolie a Botals SHOR. Philadelphia meets Boston and Brooklyn clashes with New York while Chicago and Milwaukee duel. The American and National Leagues prepare to start under new ground conditions and schedules.
A garbled column mixes track and field results with baseball and horse racing glimpses. It highlights a famed player, Williams or Weber, a Memphis racing card with Odnor’s upset, Nebraska over Missouri in college baseball, and a divorce filing involving star pitcher Susan Runte, while noting local public measures and a chess obituary.
An aged veteran, John A Reed of Appanoose Tennessee, received back pay totaling 317.32 dated long after service. Reed served as corporal in the Ninth Tennessee Cavalry and earned a reputation for resourcefulness. After the war he faced Ku Klux tensions, wandered the South, then moved to Kansas where he farmed near Appanoose.
Metropolitan Water company of Kansas City Mo files an injunction in federal court to stop Kansas City Kan from selling water to George Powter Son Co and to stock yards on the Kansas side. The suit claims Kansas City Mo infringes on its territory and would ban sales across the state line. Attorney Ganther Lathrop comments on the ongoing dispute over water franchises and territorial rights.
Phillipsburg April 1 John Trimble a man about 40 shot and killed his brother James a man about 20 on land near the town. The brothers had quarreled for four years over a disputed property. John Trimblea member of the first Nebraska regiment served in the Philippine war and returned last August with his regiment. He surrendered to the sheriff and awaits trial as Clateret court sits this week.
The Leavenworth M C A opens May 6 with morning exercises at 8 oclock and an afternoon dedication at 2 oclock for men only. Principal address by Dr WN Pare and a short address by F. Farthway, first secretary of the association. An Union Jubilee meeting of all churches will follow at the Baptist church addressed by Gov. Stanley.
Troy April 18 editor Frank W. Elliott of the Troy Times was found guilty of criminal libel. He received four months in jail and a $100 fine plus costs. The case stemmed from publication about a local matter and bonds were posted pending appeal.
Lawrence reports the purchase of Bismarck Grove completed by Captain W. S. Tough of Kansas City for $20,000. The article notes contracts to supply horses for the new state government and mentions prospects of harvests and sales.
At Lawrence and Dougan, buyers who acquired a grove from the talon Pacific railway expected it for a county park. The plan stalled. the grove was put on the market this spring amid a rush to purchase art as part of the wartime haunting.
Ottawa reports Clyde Chapman of Ottawa achieved a fast travel record between Dawson and Seattle. He completed the route originally from March 14 to Henet with a Ramboldt steamer, riding a bicycle for part of the distance. The Yukon trail remains a topic of discussion as Bennett notes his railroad route completion.
Content the police of the state to Topeka for a preliminary arrangement. The Whitaker case remains unsolved. he rejoined his family in North Adams Massachusetts after a period apart. Additional notes cover Sterling's Military Company appointments, pension grants to Kansans, and local reunions and construction plans for Fort Scott convention hall.
Report on travels to Havre Paris and Djutsdale via Hamburg and Berlin. Mentions Hagborg linger in Europe and possible extended stay. Separate item: Peter Goeta charged with murdering his father in Victoria. plea and jury trial scheduled for April 4. Also notes temperance meeting in Abilene and two soldiers wed near Kanesville. Deaths and accidents listed in brief notices from multiple towns.
New Orleans reports a decisive Democratic win in Louisiana’s Tuesday elections for the legislature and statewide offices. The Democratic ticket led by Heard swept the state, aided by the new constitution and white voter turnout, with blocs of Republicans and Fusion groups yielding to the Democratic majority.
An leather bound commemorative autograph album from Washington D C dated April features a Manila Bay tribute. The blurry OCR lists decorative motifs and a portrait bound format, describing it as a beautiful and blase souvenir with decorative embossing and a period tone.
Heavy sloppy track at Aqueduct sees Tawbian Dandy Berbien win with Pair Rosmtond second and Mehnsus third over seven and a half furlongs. Carbuncle leads others in a wide slate of finishes as the meet yields multiple stakes-like showings in erratic conditions.
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