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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
2
George Siler reviews the Fitz Sharkey clash with expert opinion on Rubbin Fitz prospects. He compares fighters tactics and form, noting Fitz’s scientific approach against Sharks unpredictable power, and weighs outcomes and tactical choices for a Madison Square Garden style confrontation.
The race at Glens Falls featured pacer Searchlight after a dramatic four heat contest. California bred rivals and top contenders clashed as Searchlight secured the triumph amid track hardships including slow footing and muddy patches. Stake and field details are merged with vivid competition notes from the event.
McCarthy drives Anaconda to lead late in a tense heat at the steeplechase event as Searchlight falters. Boushom and Mullenry chase while the crowd cheers the dramatic finish with Anaconda claiming the final wire ahead of rivals.
Boston Aug. opening of the Grand Circuit meeting at Readville track features superb weather and strong pacing and trotting heats. Favorites struggle in several divisions as Gentis's Tremaine shows in straight heats and Major Det mar captures two events. Little Frank and Treasure also post wins in their classes.
Boston Aug 1 The league race narrows to Brooklyn as a probable winner with Tim Murname noting a strong home game presence. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia contend for second while Chicago St Louis Cincinnati New York chase the rear. Boston aims for a strong finish unless Nichols and Willis thwart them.
The text notes disappointment with St. Louis and Boston this season while Pittsburgh and Philadelphia rival for second place. It mentions Pitgenger now out to Worcester and comments on Lajoie, Lien, Hanlon, and Larry breaking out twice a year, shaping Boston and Pittsburgh in pursuit of the flag.
New York hosts the Cones idan Jockey Clan autumn meeting kicking off the fall campaign at metropolitan tracks. Saratoga runs until Saturday but many riders and owners anticipate a mass desertion for the richest event in American racing as four horses show strong form with Keen or his son Pokalt among potential entrants.
Jim Corbett declares he will defeat Bob Fitzsimmons in a rematch and offers a wager of ten thousand dollars. He speaks after a conversation in which Fitzsimmons claimed to be ready to fight Corbett and asserts he could whip Fitzsimmons in any time agreeable to both, regardless of the outcome with McCoy.
New York Aug 21 Gus Ruhlin is confident he can turn the tables in a rematch with Fitesimmans after a recent rough loss He will attend as Sharkey faces a winner to decide the next bout Ruhlin hints at a challenge to the winner of the Shaixey heat and vows more training ahead of a potential bout. Pittsburg 14 Nevada 10. et tatvus Kaen Aug TL Pittsbur defeats Nevada Jim slugging match here
Eldorado fell 13 to 10 at Winfield with Forney of Midorado Homering. Pitchers include Jee and Weindenger for Eldorado and Moore for Winfield. Additional games noted: Ellsworth beat Burrton 4-0 and varied exhibition results across Chicago Buffalo Kansas City and Syracuse in a dense, era-typical sports roundup.
New York Aug 1 Senator William M Stewart of Nevada announces support for McKinley. He accuses Aguinaldo of selling out to Spain for 200,000, cites anti imperialist aid, and denounces Bryan and the Indianapolis anti imperialist convention. He defends the treaty and U S responsibility to maintain order in the Philippines, notes Dewey, and discusses the war costs and political fallout. A testimonial about Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is included.
Sol Cloom, a Chicago music publisher, sues Union Restaurant and Hotel on Randolph Street for 50000 damages claiming refusal of service to him in a shirt waist and no coat. Attorneys say no right to refuse based on fashion. The restaurant manager cites policy to seat only coat and tie patrons at tables.
The Holliday Monument Association has secured a charter to erect a monument to Idte Col O. 6 Holliday. The association lists trustees including J Anderson P Jonesbrake Arthur Capper C B Devlin John Frost Jobithrie J W Hughe AOS Johnson M ACLow William Mac Terran FP Maclenson Frank Mills paveh Jn Mulvane P O Popenoe William Sime J Thome W A L Thumypoon HF Ware 1% Wilder L T Burr and other Boston Emporia Strong City Wichita names. Members of the association include Chas Drew D A Clemente B dr Crosby Bain Badges WH Roasineto A M Baird J Fr McManus Gen W Veale and many more from Topeka Argentine Dodge City and Leavenworth.
Kansas City traders deny a circulating report claiming Secretary Coburn announced an official drop in the state corn yield. Coburn says he does not make projections unless supported by documented data and reports to crops.
Trains leave Topeka at convenient hours and reach Chicago the same day or early next morning. Tickets folders reservations etc by applying to T. L. King Agent Topeka.
An old time patent medicine advertisement boasts a pile cure promised without surgery. It claims dramatic results in days and offers refunds if ineffective. The text hawks various tonics and elixirs and urges readers to send payment and stamps for orders.
Chicago and return, 14,00 via Great Rock Island Route. Tickets on sale Aug. 20 to 27. Final return limit Sept. 30. For tickets and reservations in Sleepers, see A. M. Fuller.
Rock Island Route offers Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip at 19.00 with sale dates August 21 September 4 and 15 final return limit October 2.
A chaotic report from northwestern Kansas describes John W. Breidenthal, fusion candidate for governor, escaping threats and facing mobs after a bank controversy tied to a loan association. An Osborne source claims political motives closed the firm, with accusations of collusion and hidden commissions among involved parties.
Fragmentary ad text describes a slave named George A Williams from Man Shewtor Aileh and asserts his wife recovered after using Electric Autory. Claims include rapid cures for nervousness sleepiness melancholy headaches backache and dissy rpalis. The language is marketing style with dubious grammar.
Burlington route offers through trains from Grand Island to Northwest via Billings with service to Puget Sound Portland and Upper Northwest. Through coaches sleepers dining car and standard sleepers. Weekly California excursions and improved trains to Omaha St Louis and North to Minneapolis. Bra mhall Elliott asst and general managers listed. Chamberlain's Coke advertised for coughs and medicine claims.
If you're heading east and need morning connections in Chicago take Santa Fe train No. 2, saving Topeka at 3 p.m. No hurry no worry. Your troubles end when you reach your destination. Pullman palace and tourist sleepers and dining cars. One fare to Chicago and return August 24 27. T. L. King, Agent.
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