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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
2
Sporting notes discuss a managerial change as Hoe departs and either Bob Allen or Corcoran is slated to replace him in rushing toward the New York scene. The dismissal shocks baseballdom and hints at upheaval across executives and players with a potential shift behind the scenes.
Unclear OCR text shows numerous garbled phrases but hints at Badger Camp altering players for a Saturday game against Chicago Mallar Wein Cree SNe. Mentions may include Mivert Hewiirh Veins and other uncertain names. Overall focus on team changes and expectations for the matchup.
Reported by Tim Hurst former Brooklyn star Gripfin may resume playing in St Louis after a period of absence. The source notes uncertainty about timing and circumstances, with observers awaiting confirmation of a return to action and potential team involvement.
An aged advertisement extolls Swift’s Specific Co remedy for a contagious blood poison. It derides mercurial potash treatments as ineffective and harmful, claiming the disease worsens unless addressed directly by the offered self-treatment. It promises a free book by mail from Atlanta, Georgia.
A chaotic report mixes boxing style chatter with a race for a match. The piece mentions Farob Shoot and Winord, names Frank Ives, George Sinai, and Sage ES 8, and hints at a possible bout involving Slosson, with references to contracts, city games, and scheduled January dates.
Fragmented report describes a staged bullfight with a fighter named Lane and a crowd of attendants. It notes the bull's small size, the matador’s performance amid rough praise, and mentions youths and travelers watching. The piece portrays the event as a brutal spectacle with limited safety and rising excitement.
A cryptic 19th century style notice alleges Lange was offered $600 a month to captain a team called Loosis. The text includes scattered names such as Hart, Stier, and Gisntman with unclear connections to a local labor or farming context.
The article discusses debates over the Jim Corbett and Jim Jeffries match arrangements, with O Rourke and Mater doubting the deal’s purpose to block Sharkey and other challengers. It notes Brady’s alleged manipulation, legal threats, and a broader focus on boxing politics and devolution of event control.
A disputed Stormont Hospital bill prompts city authorities to consider compelling payment. Misstated dates and garbled text obscure details, but the dispute centers on medical expenses for Jer Hayden and related hospital charges. Mayor Brew hints at court action if expenses are not covered.
A long pursuit ends as a thief believed captured after a four year lapse, with police confirming the suspect's apprehension. Witness reports and telegram messages from Lincoln police indicate a final arrest near the crime scene, though details remain unclear.
A Leavenworth man claims negligence in a Telegram sent by Western Union. He alleges the telegraph was delivered improperly and that the insured recipient Hernan Helnkel, in Litcott Net, was notified to come to Leavenworth after an accident. The telegram reportedly was addressed through a caretaker and arrived on a May date, with delivery confirmed to the insured’s brother.
Fragmented report outlines a dispute involving President McKintey Pronoass and Rua Bawatan Affaire with multiple named figures and factions. The text references governance tensions, a court case, and a proposed resolution amid a cabinet shakeup and ongoing political maneuvering.
Two American explorers Bunke Masila residents reportedly lost $10,000 in a disputed venture. The article notes bets and ill fortunes tied to a recent expedition, with observers noting legal and financial consequences. The story mentions casualties to claims and a muddled account of the events surrounding the affair.
Unclear text references Forbes and Finnagen to meet in Chicago on December 18. Mixed garbled lines mention places, names, and events with several illegible terms and partial names.
Republican state central committee to meet tonight in Topeka to discuss policy aims and next year’s campaign strategy. Attendees include party figures from Leavenworth Topeka Wichita Independence and several towns across the state.
A jagged OCR fragment describes a fierce blizzard affecting Muskogee and West Michigan yards. It mentions crews like conductors and engineers, switch work, and possible delays or dangers in the rail yards, with unclear names and actions due to transcription errors.
In Philadelphia the Epynteie Starik names its editor and staff with McConnell among the editors. The notice highlights the publication’s editorial team and its role in the local scene.
Wathena editor Grinstead fails to appear at the courthouse as his bond is forfeited. He faces criminal trial set for Tuesday morning, with a later arrest following a bond breach and a warrant issued for his custody.
The First Christian Church Endeavorers met at the home of Mr and Mrs Moore on Madison Street for their monthly business meeting and officer election for the next six months. Officers include President Miss Lut Moore, Vice President Paul M Culter, corresponding secretary Walter R Young, treasurer Maude Grimm, organist Emma Brown, and choir leader Gertrude Iserman. A social hour with refreshments followed, hosted by Miss Moore and Miss Iserman.
A chaotic OCR composite references meetings, clubs, and social events with scattered names, dates, and places. Mentions of teachers, community gatherings, and town figures hint at a mid 20th century local paper style, but many phrases are garbled and hard to parse into clear facts.
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings feature railroads urging a longer extension to equip rolling stock with safety appliances. Representatives from Pennsylvanian lines and others argue progress and passenger protection, citing freight car equipment rates since 1909. The panel weighs per unit compliance versus a broader extension, with a White House meeting tentatively planned. A separate report notes a violent incident where a man killed his wife then himself during a dispute in Bradley County.
Hubert Smith of Grantville visits North Topeka while Miss Oliv Biechett hosts Neediswork Club at 24 West Garden Street. Edith Putnam returns from Kansas City. Mr and Mrs J R McNary and Mr and Mrs Fred Carson plan moves to the south side this week. Charles Lindsberg heads out today.
Local text reports a semi annual election with names of candidates and a trustee. It notes visitors leaving for San Diego and several church and society gatherings. The piece mentions a Topeka freight bill and a horticultural committee aiming to boost fruit growing in Kansas with a regional exhibition planned.
Night train service via Santa Fe Route to San Antonio with through sleeper and intermediate stops. Sleeping car reservations also available to City of Mexico. Ambiguous text confirms through Sleeper to multiple destinations and notes a person named Amonio Bensilene.
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