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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1900
Page
2
Police in Washington arrest John Boor a colored man for gallantry after a bag of fresh berries was found in his possession. Witnesses describe a struggle and the thief’s recapture at Bey jail after an escape from a prior confinement.
Manta Dec 15 novices from Utin Leland of Pansy relay news that insurgents unit burned a hare from Cabstuss village. Assistant Surgeon Washburn of the twenty sixth volunteer infantry with eighteen men held the principal building as a strong wind blew. Americans pursued fleeing insurgents and inflicted casualties while recovering stores and valuables, with reports that several natives were killed.
Irishman outclasped in a hard six round encounter at the Punn Art Athletic Club as Gus Rubin and Peter Mater clashed in a tempest of jabs and uppercuts. Spectators saw Rubin outwork Mater at times with fierce exchanges, while both men endured punishment, the outcome undecided as the bell ended Round six.
The Colorado Supreme Court sustains a challenge to tax foreign corporations doing business in the state. The ruling affects American Refrigerator Transit and similar companies, requiring them to file statements on miles traveled and cars operated for tax rolls. The decision increases state levies by about $30,000 annually.
The American Eregator and Grits notes Kansan dealers plan shipments of Husun-Turkes Wheat seed to farmers, aiming a transfer of new breed to improve wheat yields. The piece highlights new seed quality and a push to innovate trading terms, with Bil White of Emporia tied to the advance.
A Leiter company presents The Christian a dramatization by Hall Caine at Grand Opera House in Topeka on January 4. Mrs Fiske stars in Becky Sharp at the Crawford same night, while the Van Dyke comedy The Vanity Pair is also booked.
Rev W Emerson of Topeka and Rae Woeive Marie of Sedewick have purchased by Newton Kansas an Endeavorer device. W lL Gurkesend will continue it under 16 and name in this city. Emerson will be editor and Bathe the business manager. The theater box office shows 3 and the dress etrobr Pumpkinduster of Swamp Junction.
An advertisement promises cure for hemorrhoids without surgery using a remedy from Paso. Claims include relief in fourteen days for worst cases with a positive guarantee. Order form offers 66 cent price, 30 cent postage, and mail the payment to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis.
New York December 18 after weeks of weight talk Owen Ziegler of Philadelphia and Matty Matthews of Dundee have agreed to a twenty round bout on Christmas afternoon at the Norme Athletic Club Harttondop. The 140 pound final is settled though terms took days to fix. Manager Crowley promotes with Tommy Feltz and Jon Hurst as supporting acts. Felts fights at 115 pounds for twelve rounds. Charley White will referee.
Chicago city council nearly unanimously approves an anti fight resolution banning English boxing matches in the city. The measure halts prize fighting unless vetoed by Mayor Carter Harrison, with police and mayoral chief of police responsible for enforcing the ban. The council vote stood 25 to 1, and penalties under state law may range from one to five years per offense in prison.
New York report notes Tom Champion Jim Jeffries and Alan discuss a potential target with Dig Akron Giant, while Peter Maker 5 plans to trim Rublin next Monday. Salicr gears up, 76 aims for best shape, Monday Philadelphia forfeits Rubils-Maber winner, Bow Sent aes, and Lone Handler defeats Sui Hasrakan in three rounds.
Baltimore manager McGraw shows calm confidence about league actions and future organization in Baltimore as talks with players and the protective association continue. Hughey Jennings announces retirement to join Cornell University for law study, shrinking Brooklyn’s infield plans for next season.
Newport News reports Terry McGovern announces he will defend and prove his claim to the lightweight title. He says the match with Gand was on the level and invites challengers to box him February 4, while Joe Gans’s manager denies betting links and calls the McGovern bout rumors unfounded amid wagering disputes.
Munete Indiana December 18 rumors swirl claiming Amoe Ruste will sign with President Brash of Cincinnati to play for the Teds next season. chatter links rival clubs to Noodles Hinter and others as teams maneuver for pitchers and salaries amid unsettled contracts.
Missouri Pacific Lines No 2 departing Kansas City at 9 50 a m is a solid vestibuled train to St Louis with Smoking car Day coaches Reclining Chair car Seats Free and a Pullman Parlor car Connections at St Louis Union Depot with eastern lines for New York and Atlantic coast points
A 1500 turkey drove traversed the road to Hutchinson from Stafford County with many birds destined for Portland Oregon. Poultry men report driving large droves saves freight and notes turkeys tolerate long distances, likening scene to cattle drives of decades past.
Rural mail delivery grows in Atchison and surrounding counties with routes averaging 25 miles. Nearly all carriers serve farm families, delivering mail in circuits from town to rural boxes. Carrier salaries are 40 dollars a year, with stoves and wagons provided. demand for service rises farm land value and newspaper circulation while some routes face losses. Northeast Kansas gains most routes, with several counties listed as having service.
The text outlines a procedure for selecting a route agent who will oversee a facility and route, with a recommendation for a person to fill the position in the free deliveries division under the assistant Postmaster General. It mentions ensuring the route and identifying a suitable candidate for the ear position.
An offer to the State of Tai Gores includes three buildings valued at £300,000 for a branch of the State Normal School and an experimental agricultural college. An electric light system will be installed, expanding capacity this month. The Immediate Telephones Company advances long distance lines to all business and residential blocks. Relates to expansion near Use rellese grounds and connects with Millia five miles west.
Iola reports a new railroad and a zinc smelter planned for the town. Lanyon Zinc Company officials visited Iola and nearby areas, promising expansion and construction, with a rail link into Missouri Pacific routes and potential lines toward Pittsburg, Galena, Joplin, and Te...
Fragmented OCR notes mention pensions for Kausant Washington and various names across towns including Dodge City and Norwich. References to depot incidents, dates, and scattered place names appear with broken wording, suggesting a local notice or column fragment. The readable items are terse and lack a coherent single event.
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