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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1900

Page

2

Magnificent reception for Missouri Tigers in Columbia

State University girl students hosted a lavish reception in the second floor academic building for Missouri football visitors and fans. Columns of banners, stuffed animals, and tropical plants decked the hall as speakers praised athletics and urged a modern view of the game. The banquet followed in the dining room with university funds covering the event, marking a memorable campus celebration drawing students and guests alike.

Columbia Tigers Tigera Soudemie Missouri Aloum Atanas Bannert Uma Frith Thea Peak Clee Mprakers Walter Rhuitaree C. Jones Clark Ceauh Sewilams Batley Joan D. Lawson Menanager Seaton Walter Williams Bansie Miscouri Banwcal i Traum Heuresdipe

Monarchs of the Turf Records of the Abbot and Crescents

A hazy report compares famed racehorses and their turf careers. The piece notes Mahomet as a celebrated trotter, recalls decades of victories, and weighs seniority and lineage in determining the era’s top equine stars.

York Peinier Aulume Bartiee

Historic trotting era notes and records of champions

A fragmented 20th century trotting summary highlights early champions and record achievements. Mentions Abbott and Kings royals, standout pacers and trotters, high speed heats, and landmark times across various venues, with notes on notable performances and nearing century-old milestones.

Banquet For U. Lawrence Football Players Hosted By Merchants

A banquet given by Merchants Athletic Association honored U. Lawrence football players. Speakers included Professor W. Ln Benhick and Judge J. W Urwen, praising the team’s efforts and future prospects. The room was elaborately decorated, and guests enjoyed formal toasts and celebrations reflecting pride in the program.

Mruk Highton W. Ln Benhick Judee J. W- Urwen Frepets Bumuel Blabep Eva Neveral Ie Tunguet

Nightmare for Walton on river fishing contest in London

The London Express reports a grand Thames fishing competition for charity, drawing seven hundred anglers from London and Brighton. The event ran along three miles of river between Richmond and Teddington with entries costing a shilling and a distant electric light display marking the towpath.

London Express Hichmond Teditington Exndon United Wenual Lie Anders Tepevolent Society Funis Anglure Thames Tandon Brighton

Fragmented OCR item on health and medical terms

The text presents scrambled phrases about health, organs, and remedies with mentions of biliousness and various names, likely from an old medical or health column. It reads as a jumbled OCR excerpt with no clear single narrative or source context.

Twilight River Fishing Prize Tale in the Thames Style

In a twilight fishing scene on the river, anglers battled wind and rain as a cyclone-like grip kept them steady. Prizes totaled about 100 with a silver medal for the first prize and a box of fireworks among the rewards.

Riverstreets

Fitzsimmons Hosts Jurors After Manslaughter Acquittal

Bob Fitzsimmons, the Australian boxer and actor, treated jurors who acquitted him five years ago of manslaughter to a banquet at the Vanderbilt house in Syracuse. The event followed his return to town and a performance of Andrew Fitzalmmona in The Honest Blacksmith at the Bustable theater. Don Riordan, his partner, was involved in the earlier incident.

Syracuse Bob Fitzsimmcus Vanderbilt House Mal Jude Venice Fitzsimmons Grand Opera House Don Riordan Andrew Fitzalmmona

Auction of Horses Averages Five Hundred Per Head

New York December 6 The Fasty Tipton company conducted a record sale of trotting and pacing horses. Proceeds, resale outcomes, and prices exceeded prior years with about 38 horses sold and an average near 500 dollars per head.

New York Tipton Corhpany Atic

Must Whip Maher in Shot at World Title Fight

New York crowd says he cannot afford a loss to Maher as Rubin faces Maher on December 17. If Maher wins Rubin would be replaced by Maher in the world championship plan with Jeffries set for May. Jeffries, informed of the Rubin Maher match, expressed astonishment yet pledged to fight if Rubin loses, else no match and no money.

New York Maher Jim Jeffries Jeffries Rublin Rubin

Jeffries Seeks Graeco Roman Bout With Pons for 1000

New York December reports Joe Jeffries plans to enter wrestling and offers Paul Pons a Graeco Roman exhibition. He bets 1000 that Pons cannot throw him three times in an hour.

Paul Pans New York Joe Jeffries

Brush is Very Sick Forces Absence From Meeting

Totianapolis Indiana district Des. John nah cannot attend the annual meeting of the League in New York next week due to illness. He will have secretary Aad ley Liegd of the Cincinnati club confer at his home, and the secretary treasurer will represent The Cincinnati club east. Brush desires to go, but physicians warn that the excitement of attendance could cause serious consequences. His health has been steadily declining for a long time.

Totianapolis Ind Des Johnnah League New York Ele Aadley Liegd Cincinnati Club Secraary Cincinnati Brash Brush

Big Gus Rublin Begins Training for Maher Fight

Philadelphia December 6 Gus Rublin arrived with sparring partner Dilly Madden to prepare for his December 17 bout with Peter Maher. Rublin looked strong and husky despite a critical crowd. He stated he intends to defeat Maher and starts intensive training at Riverside Manor shortly after arrival.

Philadelphia Gus Rubin Peter Maher Dilly Madden Saher Riverside Mannion Pines

Bull Fight by Crowd of Gem City Sports Fans

A Dayton area crowd plans a realiecie style bull fight titled Qu Vadis wet featuring Neredius, renowned South American bull fighter. Neredius, now in Chicago, is arranging a public appearance with a prominent sponsor. The event promises dramatic feats against a fighting bull, with risks of injuries and intense crowd reaction.

Darton Dayton Nerdeius Rehter South America W Witnteer Dill Neratiue Magico Prégent Chicago Kap Neromua

Deer meat and island gamble at Green Bay

A report details 400 carcases of venison handled by the express company since November 8, with 14 000 pounds for meat markets and hunters. Col James Jacobs negotiates purchase of Charobere Island near Green Bay to create a deer reserve and club facilities costing at least 35 000 dollars. Corbett plans special train to Chicago for the McGovern Gane bout, with routes and fares discussed. Washburn College claims Missouri and Kansas football titles amid a key loss to Haskell. National Baseball boards announce meetings in New York as Yale prepares a postseason banquet and Williams is named captain of next year’s Hawkeyes.

Menominee Mioh Can Express Company Annasi Steamship James Jacobs Chimgs Charobere Island Green Bay Bfs Club House Renia

Kansans Confer Decide to Seek 38 More Seats in Congress

The Kansas delegation met to discuss reapportionment after the latest census. They will work with other states to propose adding 38 seats to the House, based on an 18.5 ratio, increasing representation for several states and aligning with a plan the president supports for reducing southern representation.

Washington Kansas House Alabama Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Ior’a Georgia Lowi Louisiana Michigan Mississiy Pe Missouri North Carolina Cork Dakota Ohio Tennessee Wand- Theres New York Virginia

Kansas Officials Consider License Clamp on Leavenworth Dives

Kansas City reports Congress may act on the Leavenworth soldiers home scandal. Major Willem Warner seeks a law to require extra licenses for saloons within two miles of federal homes, aiming to curb tavern access for veterans. Officials debate feasibility, with support to remove root causes rather than punish inmates.

Kansas City Congress Leavenworth Klondike Willem Warner United States Congressional Herman of Ions Eax Ats Washington Hull Aind Kansas Leavenworth Sniveley

Wichita quarrel between attorneys ends in knife threat

In Wichita County Court Judge Slirk prevented a duel after a confrontation between plaintiff Attorney Z A Ray and defense attorney Amidon. Ray drew a knife during a heated exchange over late trial papers, prompting Amidon to struggle for the weapon. The judge fined them but later remitted the penalties after apologies.

Wichita Kas, der Erey Sam Amid Milan Slirk Wedneeer Attuscioan Point of Aw Equitable Mutual Hail Insurance Company Kansas City de Fendanta Z ‘A. Ray Amidon Agee Tsay Trum

Eureka Man Aims Escape With Friends In Jail

A Eureka man and two friends were jailed as a plotted jail delivery. Six steel saws were smuggled to inmates to aid an escape plan, prompting searches and charges. One inmate named Swanson failed to post a $500 bond.

Eureka Erisonete Eacape Tei Dee Lee Weanessay Hin Pe Swanson Seancon

Eureka Drillers Strike Gas at 1256 Feet in Kansas

Eureka Kansas, after four months of work, reports gas struck in a well at 1255 to 1256 feet. Salt water is being eased out as casing is prepared. The well shows salt water nearly filling the bore, with water column over 1200 feet indicating gas presence.

Eureka Kas

Damage suit dismissed in case of McKimmey versus Bethel Board

A Young Lady known as Miss McKimmey from Bethel church in Franklin and Miami counties sued for 25000 dollars. Judge C A returned from Putah to attend district session and dismissed the case against the federal board. The plaintiff had begun an action alleging slender and financial interest by Rev W C.

Oxtown Dec Iudgea C. A Puta Pitts State McKimmey Agaist Bethel Cadé Pears Miss McKimuney Bethel Church Sear

Fragmented Local Notice From Obscure Page

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a local notice or brief item. Readable parts reference a transportation route and a public action, but specifics are missing. No clear date, place, or names are recoverable from the readable text.

Rural free delivery announces Nortonville route in Jefferson county

Rural free delivery is established at Nortonville Jefferson County Kansas and will begin December 3 six. One carrier M Hart will cover a 24 mile route serving 875 people across 40 square miles. Nortonville post office to be discontinued with service transferred entirely to Nortonville Kon.

Wortonville Washington D.C Nortonville Jefferson County Kanaan M. Hart Ashcroft

Two Pioneers Dead in Atchison and Yates Center Robbery

Two pioneers are reported dead in Kansas as details emerge of robberies at Yates Center and related incidents. The old figures Thomas Donre and Keats are mentioned in connection with early local music and commerce, with ties to the region’s freight and Masters era.

Atchison Kas Dee Thomas Donre Ty Grare Hi Webber Keats

Civil Service Board Fee Deviation Noted at Galena

A Civil Service Board meeting in Galena: officials report a deviation in a fee tied to the civil service process. Details remain sparse, with emphasis on the regional board’s oversight and anticipated next steps.

Washington Cuile Galena Seas

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