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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
2
An old ad lists medical treatments for female weaknesses and stomach complaints. It claims remedies for blood diseases and skin issues, with office hours at 412 Topeka Avenue and Dr Edward McCully as surgeon in charge.
A New York report notes McCoy Corbett Sharkey and McGovern Ostry among boxers taking out substantial life insurance. The piece suggests the fighters, though not fearing death, seek protection for families amid the sport’s risks, with many relying on policy guarantees and close relatives for security. It mentions Tom Ryan and others as part of the boxing scene.
John L. Sullivan recounts a meeting in New York on April 4 where a consumptive stranger proposes a money making scheme to him and asks to be included on a list. Sullivan notes the plan to print an attractive circular and raise funds for the Boers, but the interviewee scorns the proposal and dismisses it.
In New York SEPA Osteo 3xp faces change as 50 percent of the equity is discussed. Temesy White’s associate Beiter faces scrutiny while a key weigh-in appears unlikely. The May 3 Lone show lineup includes Joe Mark and others, with anticipation for Chicago star Meh! to boost local box office.
New York April M Oscar Gandnar known as the Omaha Kid and Joe Bernstein are matched to ten rounds at the Broadway Athlete club on Friday night. The winner earns another bout with Terry McGovern. Bernstein believes he has a better chance after reaching twenty five rounds with McGovern.
A murky dialogue describes schemes to raise funds by exploiting Irish loyalties and political figures. The speaker narrates a con involving promises to Irish leaders, a plan to use a General O'Reine or O'Ren, and a boastful claim of legitimate dealings. A consumptive man is manipulated as part of the fraud.
New York dispatch reports strong indications that the heavyweight championship bout between Jim Jeffries and Jim Corbett may occur before May 1. Sea Tide Sporting Club seeks a license, with management awaiting police board approval. Corbett’s manager George Considine confirms negotiations for a possible April 30 date as fighters intensify training.
Chicago hosts a star packed boxing lineup with major fighters including Dixon Sharkey Walcott and ChoynskI. The program features a title bout between Choynski and Sharkey and a May date with Ryan, plus undercard clashes and regional promoters pushing for high attendance and larger purses.
Lexington Ky April 4 The Featherstone racing stable sails for New York with 25 horses in prime condition led by Mesmer Indian Fairy and Missionary. Typhoon II to be kept back. Trainer Julius Bauer backs five or six of the entries to beat all rivals this season. Jockey Winnie O Connor shares high praise for Indian Fairy. Thrive Wins at Memphis.
Independence for Daisy Jenkins, a fourteen-year-old homeless girl, draws sudden attention as guardians contend over her custody amid an $7,400 anticipated back-allowance from her parents. Sheriff’s office received a court writ directing delivery to J W Colling, with Spickelmier claiming guardianship and the child found several miles south of Jefferson. The case, pressed through Brown and Harper counties, unfolds as a supreme court hearing probable.
Cattlemen of Gove County prepare disinfecting plant with 40 by 4 feet vat, to dip and dehorn 11,000 to 16,000 head this year. Grainfield charter filed April 24 with 1000 capital. Ole L. Benton president. W J Heiney treasurer. Col SS Reynolds manager. stockholders include ex Senator Fadlorn and W J Wyatt. The facility will echo the Garden City vat as second in the Maze.
Body of William Sullivan of Company A Twendord Kansas who fell at San Fernando last May will be brought from Luzon for burial. Funeral services planned Thursday in the opera house with General Metcalf, Lt Col Little, Lt Hamilton and Twentieth regiment officers expected. Sullivan was a brother of John Sullivan of Kansas City.
Grainfield residents Mr and Mrs J J Wolfe operate the local livery and own the Star mail route from Grainfield to Gove City. Mrs Wolfe, an expert driver, recently logged over 100 miles between daylight and darkness for a patron, making stops as needed. She often drives the mail to Gove City, the county seat about 12 miles away.
Kansas Grand Lodge Templars plan a May gathering in Wichita expected to attract about 500 Knights. Visitors will parade through the streets and a two day program includes a reception and entertainment for visiting commanderies.
The Ralph Newman led reorganization of the Congregational church cadets in Leavenworth creates six bands of forty boys each. The program aims to train youth in discipline and community service within the church setting.
Oswego reports seeking leases on 10,000 acres within five to six miles of the city for gas oil extraction. Haswell of Athona Mo offers, with $1,000 cash to secure, and plans to sink ten or more wells to 760 feet or deeper if gas is profitable. Payment staged: one third on first well, rest on subsequent wells, contingent on gas being profitable.
Visitors from New Cambria searched arsenic records at area drug stores chasing a lead after reports that a well on a prosperous farmer’s farm contained poison. The entire family fell ill and the perpetrator’s identity remains unknown as researchers hoped clues would emerge at a Salioa Union drug store.
Independence voters will decide on a $40,000 bond issue to improve water works and extend mains citywide. Petitions are circulating, needing signatures from two fifths of taxpayers, with expected easy collection.
Ellsworth reports a new bank is assured with Alonzo Young leading the venture aided by Jerome Handy Jobe Fowler and Henry Kopke. Startup capital described as good land assets from McPherson. In other notes acreage and land transactions around Moundridge reach 2,677 acres valued about 71 thousand dollars.
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