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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
2
Report from New York on May 12 indicates Jeffries camp believes Tuckahoe in Westchester County will host the Corbett Jeffries bout, with May 1 eyed for a decision. Manager Brady objects to scheduling and may demand terms before the Coney Island arena option.
In a Sacramento section, details reveal Banlon's star pitcher Wil not join the Brooklyn club this year. Negotiations traced to 1900 plans, with Hughes set to earn about 2900 for California play versus returning East. Fans pledged funds, but Captain Hanlon sought a longer three-year $2500 deal. approval remained unsettled as Hughes debuted Sunday against Iberg, with San Francisco scoring late to win.
Pugilist trains diligently at West Baden Indiana. He follows a strict routine of exercises and walks with earnest effort, aiming to impress his future plans and please manager Simon Tackhorn.
A fragmentary report from New York notes a bout featuring Corbet and a large opponent. The training focus and sparring schedule are mentioned, including a wind-up session with trainer Tommy Kegan. The text references boxing rounds and daily routines, with several named participants in incomplete form.
Mre Manice leads a 24 player field at Lakewood in a two day women’s golf tournament. Mantce set the qualifying pace with 97 for 34 entrants, followed by Hoyt and Andras of Montclair with Allison Linton of Montreal among the top competitors. Afternoon play sets semi finals for tomorrow with divisions of eight. In the first division Mrs Manice faces Alke Linton and Joe Mies Andrews meets Miss Tallon.
Fragmentary sports note describes a horse race scene and uncertain outcomes. Mentions Lechutie colt and Ge the med the die with unclear arithmetic or pricing. Readers see scattered names like Soule and Sanne but details are unreadable.
Chicago reports ongoing upheaval in local sports leadership as Tuer Hanlon hides Jett the Fort Dearborn Athletic Club to chair Tattersails Athletic association and George Stine plans a session to rearrange signings. Key figures Mabtors and Wil disappear from the picture while Tom Ktelijken is noted but unclear.
Kansas area report notes a circle route linking Rosedale to Argen tine and Kansas City Kansas with travel or local traffic references. No further details available in the fragment.
A group in Kansas City Kans plans an electroc line to connect Wyandotte street division with the Argentine line, uniting Rosedale Argentine and Kansas City Kan. A mass meeting at Sauer farm near Rosedale is set for next Saturday to push the scheme, with Mason Peters leading local support and property owners expected to back the plan.
Oscar Gardner, backed by manager I. H. Sullivan, posts a 1000 dollar forfeit and issues a conditional challenge to Terry McGovern. The challenge hinges on the result of Gardner versus Jon Bernstein at the Broadway Athletic Club Friday night.
New York April 24 All that remains to clinch a limited round bout between Tommy Ryan and Kid McCoy is signing articles of agreement. Ryan through manager Hilly Brady has copied Tattersall's offer and will travel to Chicago for the match, six town bouts, likely May 21. McCoy agrees to weigh 158 pounds at 6 o'clock, as requested, while Malachy Hogan has been named as reserve though unlikely to box. McCoy says he will not quit the purse and hopes to fight soon for a small stake, with Brady prepared to forfeit if needed.
New York figures Mercer may move from third base to pitcher to free him for pitching duties. Giants management seeks a backup for Mercer at third and considers Abe as a possible return option. His batting skill makes him valuable in the lineup, complicating any move.
Indianapolis reports reveal the divorce contention centers on the big pitcher's inability to meet court demands for alimony and litigation expenses. The judge orders payment and outlines ongoing absence from New York as risk to the wife’s support while the case proceeds.
An Independence man in Kus. reports a self-spacing brick design enabling smooth surfaces and easier paving. The device, offset bricks with a three sixteenths pitch projection, excludes air and water beneath the pavement, saving material and cement. Patent office notice states issuance of the patent on May 5.
Memphis track event details describe Miss Bennett and George C. Rowell entry in a 2 year old races. Garry Herman and Lady Schorr, both stake winners, led early as Missett challenged. After a close finish Bennett won by three lengths with a time around 1:01, while Garry Herman proved strong in later races against At Dart Jannaire and Howls Be Ie.
A Derby trial at Thy Gietunce in Kentucky saw Carmen and Liesitarant Giben run in challenging conditions. Harricades tightened the inner circle of the track to forty by feet, extending the course and sparking debate about the Derby path.
Fort Scott Kansas April 26 The proposed $5 000 federal appropriation by Congressman Bowersock to repair the street leading to the national cemetery is stalled by an old city council obligation to keep the road in repair. The council’s prior action, deemed unaffordable, halted the bill as war department records were reviewed and the congressman expresses near resignation.
A four and a half foot tall girl from Chitwood Hollow weighed 253 pounds at a local weigh-in, accompanied by her father. The report notes two Indiana cousins in the Barnum & Bailey circus weighing 696 and 821 pounds, while the father weighs 116 pounds and the deceased mother weighed 208 pounds.
Leavenworth April News from New York reports EB Baker son of a senator is married to Caroline Sheridan once of Denver. They met in Denver while he worked there about two years ago. she has ties to the New York Society and Women's club circles. He is 26 and also in newspaper work. The couple moved to New York roughly a year and a half ago. The tale includes a suspected incident involving a revolver at Croton and a missing telegram delivery.
Ottawa reports a district court action against Kingman County men to compel $400 payment to Franklin County related to a bond for an agee of Mr Robert B Smith. Smith, a former nursery salesman in Oklahoma, was accused of bogus orders and obtaining money under false pretenses and enlisted ministers to help.
Lawrence April 26 Prof Dyche of the Kansas University plans to mount Rajahs carcass for display at the university museum. The hide has been removed and the skeleton will be mounted separately with Dyche directing the work before the circus resumes its tour by May 5.
Arkansas City report on a Missouri Pacific agent robbery where $3 and an acid watch were taken. A suspect arrived in Caldwell. a confrontation with authorities led to gunfire, wounding the marshal, a deputy shot, and the robber killed. The agent later identified the man. loot and burglary tools were recovered. An arrest was held last night.
The dog poisoner is reported at large in Salina. John Wink buried his two valuable dogs yesterday after they were killed by poison placed in Mr. Blair's yard. The dogs, including a pet named Cricket, were cherished. several men had offered to buy one but Blair refused.
Scranton April 28. Commencement exercises at KP hall last night drew attention with valedictorian Cora Goak and graduates Florence Sheldon Ten Bunten and Woodward Hoover among the speakers. The program was marked by notable student performances and a formal procession.
A fragmentary report notes a fatal incident at Terry involving Daniel Bunten. Details remain unclear as investigators pursue leads and confirm the circumstances surrounding the death.
A thin report notes 27 North Carolina farmers moving to settle near Wellington as an advance guard for a broader migration. Separate item records a fire at Harris Gibson mill in Lawrence, Kansas, causing about 3 000 dollars in damage to a 10 000 dollar structure, with incendiary intent suspected and flames engulfing the frame building.
A misread or fragmented note promises a trial package mailed free in a scheme claiming to cure drunkenness. The text touts devotion, care, and saving a life amid talk of poverty, urging action and support. The outlet presents no verifiable facts or concrete details.
fragmented note mentions seven men named Letsees Tee Drie Cuamical Cox fz Sith and Hane Toul stageo stroke end Barty epticons from the home. lacks clear event or context.
The Hutchinson News reports the first warming wale in jablles Bir Hoag Intd predicts a record for advance seat sales this year, based on close monitoring of resin sales. A storm drives a family of three brothers tending cattle to seek shelter as a tree is struck, with debris scattered around the feed lot.
Salina Kansas April 26 Dr J R Patt ips newly elected chancellor Kansas Wesleyan university and the Rev Mr James related to arranging a fortune dispute. Messages suggest he will travel to inner Europe to claim a fortune.
The report states Judge CG W Rhinn is renominated. The convention met briefly, with several attendees listed in scattered OCR text.
Fragmentary note states Hutchinson hosts an opera house event in April with details about seating and a box, mentioning an unidentified promoter and drugstore connection, but the readable text is incomplete and names are unclear.
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