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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
2
In Emporia a father mourns his son believed dead in the Galveston flood. A cyclone near the town forces a perilous escape as a wagon crashes into a dwelling, leaving a path of destruction and a family’s narrow survival. A rescued rider recalls the horror and the return of the lost.
Fragmentary prose recounts a sultan scene with a girl bound in cloth and a slave girl, discussing ownership, marriage, and a refused alliance. A man’s word and a sworn oath are noted as pivotal, leading to a hasty marriage and a controversial outcome.
Frank P Blair attorney for Oberlin Carter says the case will be carried to the United States Supreme Court after the habeas corpus denial. The lawyer vows no pardon but a vindication and plans to seek release for Carter with possible civil court trial in Savannah. The involvement of Cos erasman Groavenor is noted as a key development.
Citizens of Whitewater express displeasure over Bev MB Hughes action. Report notes scattered phrases about tickets and distances, reflecting local frustration and mixed messages from residents.
Readers in Whitewater discuss a self appointed lecturer who set his own fee and schedule, then failed to arrive five days late. Carriage and revolver chair images mingle with talk of Kansas preachers and a puzzled audience impatient for the promised talk. A ticket holder voices blunt criticism of the organizer.
Wichita dispatch reports Edward Gillespie a Garden Plain farmer was brought to Wichita on a warrant after believing he led counterfeiters. He said he burned dollars in a secluded farm area and told his wife he had burned $240 of a $200 roll and faced possible arrest as authorities investigated his claims.
Coffeyville Der 12 William EL Long farmer west of town seeks divorce after wife became an Adventist and demanded he keep Saturday as a religious holiday and refrain from work on Sunday. Married 30 years, the couple had peace until her conversion and new observance.
Fort Scott reports the discovery of a mummified child corpse in an attic. Farmer Caxsinger, living miles northeast, had long suspected a stick wrapped in old rags. upon removal today he found the dry leathery body. Authorities notified and an investigation will follow.
Fort Scott Kansas December 8 George Williams, four weeks after being shot in the head, sues Joe Hall for $5,000 in damages alleging a bullet from Hall’s weapon struck him in the face. Williams, now partly paralyzed, faces possible fatal complications from the wound on his skull. Hall, a local farmer, lived with Williams during the incident.
Felix Vernals sues Roam Vernals in district court claiming repeated abuse and failure to provide support. Roam counters he mistreated and failed to support him. Judge Randolph indicated a divorce was likely and ordered the plaintiff to cover trial costs with each side paying its own witness fees while deliberations continue.
In Kansas City Kansas on December 13 residents celebrate a new street lighting system. The city declares lights run from sunset to sunrise with no moonlight schedule. Costs are cited as lower than old open-jet lamps. Several local figures and officials are mentioned in the fragmentary report.
A brief note from Coffeyville dated December 13 reports a petition filed seeking rural delivery service. The document outlines local residents urging the Post Office to extend rural mail handling to nearby farms and hamlets.
The big lightweight bout goes tonight in Chicago as Terry McGovern defends his title against Joe Gans at Tattersalls. Gans must win inside six rounds per the contract or lose by decision. Estimated crowd around 10,000 expected to witness the six round showdown with purses split heavily in favor of the winner.
A boxing preview details McGovern versus Gans, weights and weigh-in timing, with McGovern aiming to stay under 133 pounds and Gans expected near 145. The article notes ticket sales exceed 15 000 reservations and over 10 000 in sight, while detailing each fighter’s background and fighting style.
The article details Terry's confidence and training as he Nears a weight contest with McGovern. Managers discuss strategy, with emphasis on strength, conditioning, and the risk he could win the money’s share. Gunns stay at training quarters while McGovern travels from Milwaukee.
Oliver Tebeau denies reports he will manage Detroit in a new league. He says no offer has been made and he has no intention of joining any major circuit. He notes no acceptance of manager roles in the American, Western, or National leagues.
New York reports Riley Grannan is back on his feet and in good standing both at home and abroad. The public reaction is mixed after years of scrutiny as the fraternity and peers welcome his return and recovery from past turmoil.
Ann Arbor December reports a net profit of 4458 from Thanksgiving activities. Harry Crafts of Asapaelik was re elected football manager for next year. The Wolverine football team cleared several thousand dollars in the event.
New York dispatch says Flora Core Barry of East Twenty seventh Street smashed windows at Kid McCoy's Broadway saloon after an argument. She alleges she was knocked down and assaulted, then jailed by Patrolman Redmond, upon complaint by Homer Selby, brother of Kid McCoy who is abroad.
Magistrate Mente testified in the Jefferson Market police court yesterday after arriving with a badly cut eye. She claimed she was knocked down and kicked in the scuffle leading to the injury and did not deny breaking.
Reports from Wichita outline a drive to join the Kansas-Oklahoma league with funds raised since October 1 to support a Wichita baseball club. Aims include 400 subscribers at 5 months each to maintain a league team and allow trustees to manage the fund and necessary support for setup and operation.
The Journal and Advertiser, via Lemos, reports Charles Croker has wrenched a deal with land prices withheld as negotiations unfold. Workmen repair a brick building in Wantage near the town, with Croker pictured on site, amid a wintery scene and partial renovations. Also notes the marriage of Miss Pearl Murdock to Lt. Sam Eaton, a nephew of Mrs. Riss Perse.
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