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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
2
Sporting notes report Pardello added to the heavyweight lineup as Jack Johnson style training intensifies. John L. Jeffries is pegged for a bigger frame and longer reach, with preparations surrounding bouts and steady improvements noted. The article references bouts, weights, and training locales including Atlantic Beach and nearby facilities, plus mentions rival fighters and college athletic figures.
The Long Island water championship began Tuesday at Southampton amid ideal court conditions. Competitors from the region opened the match play with steady strokes as the weather cooperated for the early rounds.
An old advertisement describes the benefits of a blood purifier and tonic claimed to improve circulation and digestion. It touts roots and herbs, says it cleanses blood of impurities, strengthens the weak, renovates the system, and helps skin conditions. Medical advice is offered free by Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
George Dixon reveals a 14 year pro boxing run with about $97,000 in earnings. He cites fights with McGovern, Wills, Griffo, and McCarty among his biggest paydays, plus earnings from theater work and manager Tom O Rourke. He reflects on misused funds and lessons learned about money.
Parkersburg West Virginia report notes ex pugilist John Lockert died at his home near Warewind Santuriay aged 106 years 9 months and 23 days. Born in Ireland he fought in prize rings and later came to America settling in this section. Known for mobility and strength he reportedly walked from his lodge to visit friends twice a year for 50 years, and was described as a generous drinker who used to boast of his long life.
Cincinnati crowd expected for a boxing bout at the People’s Theatre on Tidus night. Oscar Gardner and Barney Furey prepare for a hard fight with Gardner known for his popular appeal and a long record of strong crowds. Furey holds a reach and weight advantage, promising a competitive match with betting and local interest high.
San Francisco reports that Slaker Blaker, a crack Chicago football player, will go to mining school after Stanford. The Brighton junior stakes at Brighton Beach formed a notable feature with a £10,000 prize, drawing keen betting activity among attendees and participants.
No. 6 contender ran hard as Commando won by four lengths over a double-wrapped Olympian. All Green finished third, a length and a half behind, as the 1:13 1-3 time marked a fast race. Belmont plans shipping Ethelbert to Europe after Sheepshead Bay, with Tack Joyner possibly joining. National League scores feature Pittsbure and Philadelphia. American League results noted for several cities including Detroit and Minneapolis.
Miss Margaret Astor Chanler of New York charges the army in the Philippines with severe medical shortages. She asserts a lack of nurses sheets and other supplies and asks for emergency distribution of five hundred sheets. War department officials defend adequacy and dispute the criticized points.
Notice details the death of G D Sweetner of Sweetser in New York City from a complication of disease. He was born Penbrook, founder of a dry goods business on Avenue, and leaves numerous relatives. The item advertises patent remedies and quack cures amid period advertising language.
Anton Kowalski plans to sue Emporia city for 26900 in damages after breaking two leg bones when an electric light pole failed during winter work near a grounding rig. He alleges poor pole maintenance. city council refuses to pay, arguing Kowalski bore fault and should know pole condition.
The Northwest Kansas Epworth assembly of 1400 attendees wrapped up in Cawker City on August 8. Officers were elected including J. L. Getty of Downs as president for Beloit district and Rev HLL Futching as Concordia district president. A new board of control was formed with Rev. J.H. Lockwood Hebev J.H. Taggart Con ria Res 1. OF Houses Nerian FE others Russell and Prof. Ansel Gridley of Salina joining conference president Judge J.C. Postlethwaite of Jewell City and district league presidents.
Hutchinson Kansas August 5 1905 farmer Shaw who lives eight miles south of Hutchinson recently threshing wheat from a acre share report total yield of bushels at an average of bushels per acre. The grain is plump and brown with pink tinge and Shaw’s yield is extraordinary. The Layvieté brothers are said to have threshing averages from similar plots. The land in the locality is heavy black loam and very fertile.
In Greenwood County Judge Shinn faced a request by County Attorney Brumback for an alternative writ of prohibition to halt Probate Judge Randall from further habeas corpus proceedings on Jessie Morrison. Morrison remains jailed without bail for the murder of Mrs. Castie, with a rehearing set for Friday.
Sheriff reports Mrs. L. E. H. Roseberry, the divorced wife of a prominent farmer, is dangerously insane and shouting at every passerby on the highway near Wichita Austr. Deputies and Simmons have gone out to effect her arrest.
A Santa Fe brakeman, Downey, faced charges of assault with intent to kill after a confrontation on a Santa Fe car. Downey, injured in the incident, is out on bond and the preliminary hearing was postponed for about a week to allow his recovery.
In disparate accounts Elliot and Downey are described as injured after a confrontation. Elliott, the arrested man, reports Downey struck him with a billy or club, while Elliott himself lies in bed with a serious wound that could be fatal if infection or complications arise.
Fire at Lyons on August 8 consumed the Bevue livery barn, a local landmark. Most livestock and vehicles were lost except a mover’s horses. no insurance on the barn, firemen confined the blaze to the structure amid a strong wind.
Reverend Charles M. Sheldon in London for the New York Journal laments global love of money. He cites Anglo-Saxon acquisitiveness shaping capital markets and the price of essentials like ice, accusing greedy leaders in the US of denying even small children basic needs to enrich themselves.
Dr Large, a prominent physician from Lowa, is a member of Potter & Large who run a sizable drug business in Braddyville.
Sold by R W Squires at 732 Kansas Avenue and A O Rosser at corner S0th and Topeka Avenue. Swift Holliday Drug Co. at 523 Kansas Avenue. A S Kane & Co Family Drug Store at 832 North Kansas Avenue. A C Klingaman at 120 E Sixth Street.
The speaker denounces rising building costs due to oversized capital power. He laments that eight years ago a home cost less despite no material scarcity. He attributes the surge to Anglo-Saxon wealth concentration seizing common necessities. Yet he sees hope as more people seek honest Christian business practices.
Representatives from gulf grain shippers began laying preliminary plans to move Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory wheat to Europe through southern ports. A committee from the boards of trade of New Orleans and Galveston with Louisiana and Texas grain inspectors met Missouri and Kansas officials to adopt a standard grading system. The movement will start once classification is finalized.
A fanciful piece extols dromedaries as unmatched for speed and endurance, arguing the camel can outpace horses in long hauls and rapid communications. It contrasts the camel with the elephant and notes European war needs, railways, and paved routes limit civilized nations.
Pallman ordinary sleeping cars offer comfortable travel for large parties on the Union Pacific routes from Kansas to California and Oregon. Cars are equipped with mattresses, curtains, blankets, and are staffed by uniformed attendants to assist passengers. New, modern pattern cars compare to first class Palace Sleepers. For schedules and full details contact Lewis City Ticket Agent or Depot Agent.
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