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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1901

Page

2

Former WIM Not Tret Oscar For McGovern Bout

New York reports tension between Joe Bernstein and Gardiner ahead of the McGovern fight. Bernstein trained Gardiner and clashed over Gardiner's wife at the training quarters. Other boxing notes mention Dobbs, Sharkey, Maher, and prior scrapes as prospects and managerial concerns.

Oscar McGovern New York Joe Bernstein Cecer Gardnner Terry McGovern Bernstein Gariiner Cresdon Memphis Dobbs Lone Ton Dobie Tate Trenton Pinitentiany Hallkon Horton Gaya Ibeer Falky Peter Maher Sharkey Mi-Cos Corbett Bambling Fred Rosell Eith Lee Sallir Sea Commandments

Biggest Derby Bet Sparks Record Wager In Louisville Circulation

A huge wager on the American Derby colt Son of Father spurs bookmaking action. George Whorageon of Louisville placed 3207 on the entry, prompting Herman’s odds to fall to two to one in James O’Leary’s winter edition. O’Leary lists record bets, including 4009 dollars noted this week as the largest yet.

Hermann James O Leary Herman George Whorageon Louieville O'Leary Talele O'Leery

National Sporting Club Seeks Jeffries and Rubuts Match

Cleveland April 22 reports ongoing offers to stage a match between Jeffries and Rubuts. Gus Hublin and James Jeffries are the likely fighters with promoters weighing terms including percent shares and expense money. A telegraph from J Kennedy of the National Sporting Club confirms initial proposals and readiness to finalize once contracts are signed.

National Sporting Club Jeffries Rubuts Cleveland Gus Hublin James Jefries Wall Toluy Bing Madden Fuhiin J. C.ennedy

Washburn Boys Edge Ottawa In Teetering Ball Game

Washburn players defeated Ottawa University in a tight contest on the Washburn field. Neither side pressed for a clear lead late, but key plays by Captain Gifs Kids of Washburn helped secure a narrow win as the teams traded baskets and effort.

Topeka Ottawa Gifs Kids Washburn Onsweer Ottawa University Vnal Fk Ober

Tommy Ryan Retires to Open Kansas City Gym

Veteran middleweight Tommy Ryan announced his retirement in Kansas City after visiting for several days. He plans to move to Kansas City to set up a gym and prepare for a trip overseas, saying his decision comes as he feels age catches up and he will not fight again. He will relocate and begin establishing the new business there.

Kanass City Kansas City Tommy Ryan Kansas By Enstend

Flood Leaves White Stockings For St Joseph

Ex Cleveland second baseman Tim Flood deserts the American League for a Wratern league post with the St Joseph club after rains dampen Comiskey prospects. He plans to fill Callahan's old second base vacancy and sign with the Western Kansas City outfit. Flood cites career moves and immediate vacancy as reasons for leaving the White Sox organization.

Kansas City Tim Flood Cleveland Comiskey Callahan Flood St Joseph Club Hia White Stockings Atlahan Cominkey Leagus

Bad Blood Breeds Humors and Sickness

A fragment echoes a claim that bad blood causes boils pimples sores and debility and that Hood's Satyaparila cures restore vitality by purifying blood. It warns blood troubles grow unchecked like weeds and thistles and should be rooted out in spring.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promise of Health

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure and tonic for disease germs and impurities in the blood. It claims the product enhances quality and richness of the blood, giving a strong body and clear skin, urging readers to start taking it today.

Alao Hood

Purifies The Blood Purifies The Blood

An elderly reader testifies to Hood's Sarsaparilla curing facial sores after his wife. He reports pimples and sores improved without scarring, attributing the recovery to the medicine.

Hood Scar” Mas L. Tamner Willow Avani Hoboken, N. J

In Default of $1 000 Bond is Lodged in the Jail

A Kansas jail report notes a defendant held on a $1 000 bond defaulted as the bond was lodged. The brief item records the status and location without sensational detail, listing the case and jurisdiction.

Stealing of Letters Charged Against Garnett Postal Clerk

Williss F. Neff, a Garnett born postal clerk on trial after arrest in Wellington. Inspectors MeKes and Stice say he robbed the mails for ten years, mainly ordinary mail, with a $1,000 bond. Neff, age about 37, expressed silence. he is jailed pending prosecution.

Kansas City Williss F. Noll Wellington MeKes United States HS Earhart Nemile Theq Neff Garnett Kun Hetua Katane City Kansas Road Tospector Stiee

Carter Threatens Suit In Carter Case Conference

Washington figures arrived for a four hour consultation with H Atwood regarding Carter. The meeting focused on proceedings to be instituted against Solicitor General Jie K Richards, with discussions on Carter's innocence and the power of the court martial. Witnesses and evidence questions were central as authorities consider securing new trials and sources for the Carter matter.

Suage Jere- Wises Washington Mee Ees H. Atwood Carter Finch Jie K. Richards Dei Department Atwood Uriel Richants Brits & Badith Bealvet Mr. Richards John Atwrad Phywclane Ee Scatton Samining Phs Ae Cabana Biereler Ert Irri

Fragmentary prison dialogue recalls hostile courtroom tone

A fragmentary transcript shows a prisoner railing at a lawyer or examiner. The speaker challenges authority, protests allowed conduct, and questions the others behavior while insisting on dignity inside the walls. The passage hints at tension and potential legal proceedings.

President McKinley to speak only 45 minutes at Kansas encampment

GABR 16 displeased veterans in central and western Kansas protest the announced 45 minute visit by President McKinley at Junction City arriving at 6 o clock in the morning. GOAL EL posts pledge a general protest to win a longer viewing time, seeking more opportunity for old soldiers to see and hear the president. Post leaders say time division ignores veterans and vow action Monday night through department commander and Congressman Caldberhead.

Airlcene Kan Goal EL Kansas McKinley Junction City M. P. Jolley Haldwin Ottens Caldberhead Ume

Hold His Corn Six Years In Storage Losses Loom

A company holding vast corn stocks for six years sells 300000 bushels stored in Har per county. Exposed to shrinkage taxes and interest, it realized 15 cents a bushel, far below the 185 to 9 cents purchase price. Farmers note losses and reflect on storage duration and costs.

Wiemm Xan Aprice Ron Wack Hart ‘Graith Company Corm Scisie Man County Harper County

Combine to Hold Grain in Cooperative Elevator Plan

Wichita Kan April 22 Pierce a veteran grain man forms a cooperative grain association with Arkansas Valley farmers to build elevators in towns. The plan aims to store grain and borrow money on warehouse receipts until profitable disposition. Prospects for success are positive.

Wichita Kan Pierce Arkansas Valley

Forfeits His Bond in Anthony Court Turmoil

Ex saloonkeeper James Wil Son fled to Alabama after forfeiting his bond amid a court clash with Anthony women who crowded the Wichita courthouse. His trial had been set for Thursday, but a recess led to his disappearance as tempers cooled. Pensions for Kansans and a Waterville city hall vote are noted in the same dispatch.

Anthony Wichita Kan James Wilson Selcon Alabama

Remodeling Battlefleet Warns of Vital Defects

A York April report notes defects in warships identified by a special engineering team. Recommendations call for removal of critical flaws and reinforced turrets to prevent failure in combat.

York Reeni Warnington Moye Ee Abe

Plan To Refit Brant of Instruction Ships With Superimposed Turrets

The board of construction considers removing four quadrilateral eire sections and two elliptical sine turrets to place six inch guns atop existing Wench turrets. This rearrangement aims to expose hulls less and balance turret position, while adding a final row of 6 inch guns. The Overon arrives at Ehaughat en route to Heemeruin, and the Tiana will be commissioned for naval duties as the Stassschu- Setta remains with the North Atlantic squadron.

Brant of Instruction Board of Construction Ehaughat Heemeruin Wash Fwston Naval Oudem

Employment drive at elections office seeks staff

The elections office was crowded this morning as many applied for work. Although the employment bureau is not yet fully set, applications are on file and organizers expect to finalize plans in about two weeks. Howard Banks stated the bureau will be a large undertaking needing another staffer.

Howard Banks Coburn Kansas Boart of Agriculture Grange Judd Publihing Company Tts

Cider Smith Reports Unsettled Weather Then Storm

Weather forecast notes three to four days of unsettled conditions followed by a storm and clearing skies. The Kansas Theological School sits in session on Topeka Avenue with faculty led by bishops of Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory and Deans Beatty Sykes and Baxter.

Smith Kansas ‘Theological School Divinity School The Episcopal Troceae of Kansas Corporation Topeka Avenue Bigshth and Ninth Streets Rest Geneve Oklahoma Indian Territory Archibald Beatty Newton John W. Sykes Irving E. Baxter Sarvs Sailna Bywater Facult Joseph Livingstone C. M- Burek Gilburn, Leete TL. G. Martiny S.G. Porter A.F. Ranall H.C. Attwater Edwin Dent Hugh J. Lloyd Geo. Mlee John Hartley

Optician Law Backed by Local Reader Support

An Optician Writes to the Editor Defending the new optician practice law. He argues opticians should study eye anatomy, compare with medical training, and insists many critics are not properly trained. He urges adherence to the law and sufficient education for competent eye care. A Concordia, Kansas correspondent signs as Dr HG Patlake.

State Journal Opticiana Swan Eaye Feab Ginares HG. Patlake Scientifc Optehin Concordia Kus

Coburn's New Work Boosts Local Historical Interest

F D Coburn has emerged as a prominent figure with strong ties to the community. The forthcoming book, 167 pages long, aims to be printed on quality paper in clear type.

F. D. Coburn Cnian

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