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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
8
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A Topeka citywide snippet describes Nettie C Smith suing for divorce from James P Smith. Probate notices report Clare Mitchell's will admitted. Local officials visit, rail conductors' duties questioned, and urban displays planned for Christmas. Probate judges meet in Topeka for legislation. vacancies and appointments fill court duties as traffic and post office updates unfold.
Dec 14 The Times Herald reports on the Mc Govern Gans Night at Tattersall s. It claims betting irregularities and crook edness tainted the bout as Terry McGovern stopped Joe Gans in two minutes five seconds of the second round. Gans and McGovern deny fixed outcome while referee Siler calls the match poor and dubious.
The Tribune reports heavy betting favors McGovern and a murky atmosphere around Tattersall's bout. The Records notes McGovern knocked out Gans in two minutes after a two minute second round salute, with doubts about the contest’s honesty. Chronicle cites a poor showing by Gans and suspicions of a rigged result.
Taft commission approves liquor license bill extending saloon removals to six months and raising license fees, while deep divisions linger over excluding saloons from crowded districts. Ide and Wright oppose key provisions. Taft backs terrain street exception. A soldier liquor sale ban was debated. Heavy rains hinder war operations as skeleton believed to be a shipyard worker is found aboard a sunken steamer.
John W. Gray, inspector for steel works in Chester and Philadelphia, writes to his father Col. George N. Gray that a skeleton was found in a ballast compartment of the steamship St Paul, currently at Cramp's shipyards, detailing the discovery aboard the American steamer.
A six foot six inch steer weighing 2,700 pounds drew crowds at Kansas stockyards. Owned by A A Crandell of Little River, Kaw, the four year old steer comes from a famous winged lineage and may grow heavier with age. If offered a factory price, the animal will be sold here. otherwise it will be shipped home.
A Topeka notice advertises a Wednesday December 1 lecture on liquid air with experiments in the High of Columne. Admission is 25 cents for the lecture and 1.60 for the remaining five numbers, with tickets available at the venue.
A curated list hints at a mix of practical tools and thoughtful presents for the season. Readers are guided to spots where a useful item and a festive surprise can be found.
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