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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1900
Page
2
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent remedy for blood disorders, sores, pimples, and aching bones. It claims to purify the blood, heal sores, and provide new rich blood, with assurances of free trial and expert endorsements, urging readers to seek druggist advice.
Crawford theater presents a dramatic event titled Rangers of and Great City with Thursday night show. Ladies admitted free when accompanied by paid 30 cent ticket holders on Wednesday. Ef ac Graan will be the ill misd hard of Tate atte ee The soreceny WI leave soon.
Princeton defeats the University of Pennsylvania in the second annual shoot to win prize cups. The event included top marksmen and prize awards, with Princeton securing both team and individual honors amid a tense, early spring match.
In New York tonight at the Hercules Athletic club Bob Fitzsimmons faces the Syracuse giant Dunkhorst, a 200 pound challenger with championship aims. Dunkhorst is bold and dangerous, trained with Jim Jeffries, while Jim Haw will act as second and Tessar Ryan plans to instruct Haw for the bout.
Patchwork HTML OCR article covers baseball, cycling and horse racing notes across cities including Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis and New York. Mentions Banastar sale, Whitney mansion, Miller cyclist training, Cherryvale Chanute Parsons scores and upcoming itineraries and rail fares.
Local boxing and racing notes describe plans for a surprise heavyweight showcase featuring Dunkhorst, Fitzsimons, and Jeffries with Sharkey backing Fitzsimons. The piece also covers preparations at Bergen bench and training quarters, plus a regional horse racing meet schedule across Kansas with purses and classes listed for Coffeyville and nearby venues.
In a Philadelphia Inquirer piece, Richard Cooley is described as an American citizen still barred from pursuing a chosen career as a ball player. The article discusses the era’s slave system, noting the existence of forced labor and the suppression of Black athletes’ rights within the city of Philadelphia.
Promoter Tattersalls announces Sharkey will fight Jes Choynski in Chicago next month with a history of two prior meetings and a draw in one prior bout. The card also features Joe Hedman vs Walter Campbell and Jim Hall against Tim Scanlan as part of a strong lineup.
Haskell Indians win a close baseball game against Washburn College on a Saturday afternoon. Randolph pitched wildly for Washburn as the Ponte boys tied the score late, while Haskell players led by Fels Miguel and others pulled ahead, final score 8 to 6.
New York April bout between Skid McCoy and Jack McCormack at the Pennsylvania Art Athlete club tonight is canceled after McCormack quit, citing fear of punishment during training. Ryan Deerie fight preparations continuing for a match with McCoy in Chicago.
Ottawa reports seven smallpox cases at the Delap home south of town with two children ill and no medical aid provided during illness. Dr H W Wright treated cases after delays as rumors of more infections spread in Dorhega and nearby Bixby families, with health officers directed to curb the outbreak. Rev James of Oakley donates 60000 to a Kansas City hospital.
Leavenworth Iowa April 20 convict Taylor Cook in Kaneas penitentiary sentenced to death for wife murder ten years ago asks three governors to sign his death warrant. He says he is sane and wants execution, not a pardon, hoping to die in a legal hanging inside the prison. Others fear setting a dangerous precedent. He is 60, tall, with a striking face. He told reporters I am in earnest I want to be hanged life has been a failure. Deputy Warden Thompson questioned and Cook replied it would be better than a pardon and that he is ready to die.
On Reynolds and Grandview, six acres were transferred from the Simpson residence to the Bethany hospital association for 12500 dollars to host a new Bethany hospital building. The project is financed by a 60000 dollar subscription from Rev J B James of Oakley Kansas. Construction will begin after his return from England.
Kansas City Kansas April 30 6. Smitholm arrested yesterday by City Detective Joe Adilison on forgery and interfering with the US mail. Mrs Carolline Newman of six miles west on the Reiddy trend missed a $10 check mailed from Wisconsin. Check returned bearing Mrs Newman signature alleged. Investigation traced to Jusene Guesple who runs a salon at Ninth and Bell Kansas City Mo and to Steitholm. Prisoner turned over to the state for trial on both crimes.
Gov Beaton of Detroit informs Kansas City convention hall directors that a new cement company at Tola will begin Portland cement manufacture in May and present the first 250 barrels to the convention hall. The gift, valued around 800 dollars, will aid hall construction.
The independent dispute near Independence ended as the rust issue yielded today after a lengthy two year struggle with the local cracker factory. The move marks a decisive end to the confrontation between the parties and closes the matter in the region.
In August 1808 the trust opened a house and has since fought rising costs. A local factory reports steady dividends, a force of 40 workers on 16 hour days, while nearby phosphate and cracker operations show ongoing activity. Military unit inspections and battalion restorations are listed with several officers and dates. The University athletics title match sees the Pharmacists defeat the Medics to claim the championship.
The state regimental schools for militia officers will be held in Newton for the Second regiment and in Lawrence for the First, with morning and afternoon sessions and drill regulation recitations. Transportation and subsistence are provided though per diem is not covered by the appropriation.
Arkasigns City Kansas April 30 The Arkansas City Enquirer a Republican weekly has changed editors three times this year and now has secured a controlling financial interest. Lawrence Man Accused of Firing It Lawrence Kas April 30 John Mad son a well known rspease Titan wife arrented Saturday morning. He could not give bond and was sent to jail. Stone For Convention Hall Cottonwood Falls April 30 The stone for the Kansas City convention hall will come from near this place. This stone is considered the best in the state. Betting Out Locust Trees Dodge City April 30 One dollar bet that a locust tree will be cut out near town with expenses and costs noted.
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