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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1899

Page

2

Choynski and Watcott Set for 25 Round New York Bout

Sporting news reports a boxing matchup between Joe Choynski and Joe Watcott to take place in New York for 25 rounds on January 12. The piece notes public speculation about Sharkey training James J. Corbett for his clash with Jeffries and describes humorous but dubious stories circulating about training arrangements and potential payouts.

New York James J. Corbett Sharkey Corbett Jeffries As Corbett Jack Ottrien Sauid Jack Daueherts Tevin Dateherty Tte New Yorker Deiugherty la Feuky O'Brien Bras Taupe Vietur

White janitor risks fate in boxing rounds with famed rivals

The article praises janitor White and his plans to fight top fighters including George Dixon and Oscar Guriier in long bouts. It details proposed matchups, multiple rounds, and mentions several contemporaries, noting White’s ambition and status among boxing peers.

White George Dixon Oscar Guriier Hurst George Siddona Marty Moode Jack Burge Larry Burs Johnny van Meeks Johnny Joe Yrsings Jak Sithly Eddie Sentey Ike Weir Billy” Murphy Youne’ Griffo George Dixin Smith Mar Meling Wicstikely Choynekl

Grosvenor Defends Federal Power Limit On Trusts

Washington dispatch reports Representative Grosvenor argues no new federal antitrust legislation is needed, citing the Supreme Court Adlayton pipe case and asserting states retain ample authority to curb trusts. He spoke en route to an audience with the president, amid GOP pressure this winter.

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Archaeologist Cole Discusses Ancient Inhabitants of America

Archaeologist Cole of Lot Ane ia, Baplainy ey mism describes prehistoric cultures, ruins, and evidence of early peoples across New Mexico Brasil and beyond. The interview covers dwellings, cliff dwellings, structures, and regional traces of ancient societies, with references to Dwemer and Verde regions and notable sites and researchers.

Cole America Rome Neon Beenie Cealieal Tony Raven Waters New Mexico Brasil Ulan Ia Sarah Aunt Roth Tate Walbek Oleh Mery Vie Mather Micky Biine Santia Angele Winmers Danie

Hair Vigor Helps Woman Regrow 45 Inch Hair

Mrs. Atchison Kansas reports hair loss a year ago. She used Ayer's Hair Vigor and claims her hair stopped shedding and grew rapidly to a remarkable 45 inches, becoming very thick. The anecdote appears in a 1899 telegraph note.

Ayer Pda Atchison Kans. Tely

It Feeds the Hair It Feeds the Hair

An advertisement explains that hair loss results from starvation and promotes Ayers Hair Vigor as a root-acting tonic. It claims the product stops hair fall, restores health, thickens growth, and recolors faded or gray hair at a price of 80 cents per bottle.

Tein Ayer

Butler urges Missouri Pacific boycott over Prohibition issues

The article portrays MN Butler, wife of a party official, calling for a boycott of Missouri Pacific to protest railway policy on prohibition. It cites a State Journal letter urging restraint, condemning the criminal traffic and urging support from WCTU, church members, and the public while framing the issue as a larger political and moral struggle.

N- Butler Missouri Pacific MN Butier Bprohibitios MMC Spraleers WCTU Temprtion Eane Ali

Mr Coblen's Horse Book Adds To Noted Series

The quarterly report today highlights Mr Coburn's state based agricultural chapter on "The Burden Asset Tile" as a rival to "Redr Btter and His Bistes" and "Thy Mapfal Hon" with an engraving of Jus Putoben, hailed as the forehorse of all ages. Coburn notes the horse's stature, color, gait, and vigor, listing premier Kansas horses such as Sir Cobuch teal Found and Joe Patchen among others.

FD. Coburn Wgrceltiite Buren Cobum Ray Kansas Cobuch Teal Abe Robert Mettesor Topelm Jee Ee Peabony Joe Pitchen Jee Gentry Joe Patchen Kansan Avenue Hub Chicago Medical Institute Topeka Kas

Many Causes Move Stocks Down in Week

New York December stock lists show declines across industries as investors react to tightening credit and political uncertainties. The week saw reduced demand from subtreasury needs and bank liquidity pressures, pressuring iron pipes and related sectors amid broader market weakness.

Deal in Colorado Lands Moves Toward Closure

Denver reports a major land deal in Colorado involving prairie grazing and viticulture parcels. A Chicago group plans to close the transaction soon, with land near Tered Thy earmarked for grazing and experimental heat raising.

Denver Dec Colorado Sayndicate Wantland Chicago Erion Packic Tere Thy Colurida

Texas Cotton Crop Estimate From Austin Exchange

The Austin Cotton Exchange completed its estimate of the Texas cotton crop for the year. They project about 5,000,000 bushels, based on current market conditions and regional reports.

Austin Tex. Dow Austin Cotton Exchange Texas

The Reifus Return and Jockeys in England Visit

The Helet brothers and American jockeys returned to England aboard the steamship St. Louis. They plan riding here, with Lester and Enoch among the younger riders, noting English starting methods and the use of machinery for later starts. The report also covers Yale coach shifts between Penn and Yale, naming Mike Murphy and Geo Weiroul as key figures.

New York Des Helet Brothers Ents Country St. Louis Tri Hanks Esel Lester Hax Titden Jobs Lester Sellt Tours Poneidera England America Tvs Femons New Haven Philadelphia Yale Pennaylvana Mike Murphy Geo. Weoorull Haphy Yule Emissarice Stursty Bell Atle Wilarie Sule Pennaylvenia

Bonclss ville Pittsbure Wont gets new players in deal

Louisville reports Bonlss ville Pittsbure form changes after a major trade. Pittsburgh buys top picks from Louisville with 325000 cash for Lochawilje, selecting Waddell Cunningham Flaherty Doyle Philipp Woods and more. New manager Frat Clarke expected to lead the new team.

Louisville Pittshire Aiffercht Dreyfuss Pitteturs Fue Pitsburg Coulisvile Pittsbune Wattebure Une Tito Waddell Cunningham Flaherty Doyle California Philipp Woods Deal Wills Madisot Cnigman Kfelders Ketcham Dexter Hoy Outfelders Frat Clarke Mukhager Pew

Broad to Meet White in St Louis Thursday Night

In St Louis on December 12 kid Broad the clever featherweight star defeated Dave Sullivan and was set to face Oscar Gardier for next week. Hurst secured a new opponent after Gardier canceled, keeping Broad’s clash with White on track for the upcoming card.

Broad White Feathers St Lona A.C St. Louis Kid" Broad Witar Dave Sullivan Tommy Witte Gaying Broad Oscar Gardier Boby and Hurst Chiteags Cleve

Grain-O coffee substitute marketed to all ages

Grain-O is promoted as a new food drink that can replace coffee for children and adults. Advertised as free from harm, it supposedly tastes like coffee and contains rich mocha like notes. Packages cost 15 and 25 cents and are sold by grocers.

Chicago Benefit Ends With OMalley KOed by Santry

At a Chicago benefit for Frank Gerraed last night Eddie Santry defeated Jack O Malley in a short bout. O Malley from Baltimore pressed hard but Santry blocked and landed a sharp right hand to end the contest in under six minutes. The fight lasted about six minutes before O Malley left his corner for the final time.

Chicago Frank Gerraed Chicaen Lehrweicht Eddie Santry Waerk Jack O'Malley Baltimore Tsens Wien Rls Malley CP Malley Baltimoré Gower Hebert O'Malley

Bears Have An Inning In Stock Market Flurry

In New York the stock exchange saw volatility as bears rallied late, with railroad and tobacco stocks drawing heavy selling. By noon many gains were wiped out and traders eyed renewed declines while some issues showed pockets of support amid holiday rate promotions and Santa Fe travel offers.

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Untitled fragment recounts escape and medical aid efforts

Fragmentary report describes an escape and subsequent medical treatment for a person named Charles Davis of Tewessron with unclear identifiers. The text references Dr Dincen and a potential cure, mentions a location W. Squtres on Kansas avenue, and includes garbled phrases about life preservation and remedies.

Charles Davis Tewessron D.huey Pfrey Opnes

Stories of Sheridan crew on voyage to Philippines

San Francisco reports recount testimonies from Sheridan crewmen about Major Logan and Major Loran aboard the transport Logan. Allegations claim Logan provoked mutinous sentiment and personal cruelty, including an incident with a dog overboard. Sailors dispute the Cleveland casualty narrative and note vagueness around the wound at San Fabian.

San Francisco Cal Sheridan Philippines John A. Woman, Jr Georga TL. Roppite Burger Shéridan Logan Ibis Purser Koppitz Mom Juer Alajar Logan Thirty-third Infantry San Fabian

Preterivk the Great! Morrison Delivers Mephistophelean Power

Lewis Morrison continues to wow audiences with his new spectacular comedy drama Preterivk the Great. He portrays the crafty king Sterk with Mephistopheleslike cunning and earns praise from national critics for his exceptional acting powers.

Lewis Morrison Morrison Faust

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