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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
2
William Johnson, a coal wagon driver, demanded coal delivery after placing an order. The householder refused, citing she had just ordered coal, and Johnson threatened legal action for replevin. He claimed inability to pay and left saying the woman was mean. Pneumonia claims follow unrelated notes.
Boxing chatter in Boston centers on Bendig Fergus born Chris Strong Boy Fergus, touted as a future heavyweight champion with modern technique and superior build. Buzz points to his potential clash with Jeffries, noting training, physique, and public expectations as key factors in a rising boxing narrative. Norman Seley files from the Hotel Cecil in London detailing this speculative lead alongside Kid McCoy’s planned return to challenge rivals in the near future.
New York dispatch reports Jeffries and Ruhlin signed to box twenty rounds under Marquis of Queensbury rules at the Saengerfest Ball in Cincinnati on February 16. Purse set at fifty percent of gate receipts, winner receives five percent and runner-up two percent. additional guarantee posted to ensure no interference by city or state authorities.
President Boston of the Beaton club hinted at a quiet manifesto from Lawyer Taylor and the communities about trading. The statement suggests a strong clause to keep players’ attorney involved as talks proceed.
From the University of Wisconsin athletics report by Phil King the football department posts a net credit of 456.72 while other departments run a deficit of 2561. The football credit is far smaller than the several thousand dollars over expenses it posted last year.
Cambridge Maia December 20 Sherley G Hills Harvard football fullback received a text allegedly from Lynn summoning him home He departed for the train and has not been publicly seen or heard from since authorities fear he may have been kidnapped to influence an election
Swedish cyclist Aronson remains gravely injured after a six day race at Madison Square Garden. He developed pneumonia and is likely to die. Separate notes report Boston preparing a six day race and other sports updates involving Kingston insured, Grimth, Choynski, and West Point football captain Adams.
Chicago mayor revokes all prize fight permits issued before the anti boxing ordinance, after city council meeting Monday night. The move ends stories that he would not approve the new law.
The Rev. D Brunstrom was presented four gold nuggets worth about four dollars by P A Anderson, a donor who aided the Alaska campaign reported by the Worcester area paper. Tas tor Major of Worcester travels to Boston for Euro trip in the coming year with dates noted for summer and August.
Joseph San Agrtoine, a 65 year old Mexican who served with General Santa Anna in the Mexican War, died yesterday in Arkansas City. He was present at the Sente of are rer and papers in his possession gave drink of various beverages to Santa Anna era.
In Leavenworth a yearlong temperance fight ends as an injunction restrains C Hart and Virginia B Gailin from selling intoxicants at a Lansing inn basement shop. The liquor war has ruled Lansing for years with temperance workers, led by Hee Stone and Birriel Storrs, pressing local saloon closures and threats of contempt actions for violations.
Sheriff Men denhall reports five prisoners have been condemned to the penitentiary. A wardens letter says all inmates must be vaccinated and cleared before transfer. The mandate affects the five men as the vaccination and release process may delay confinement for several weeks.
Burlington December 2. J J Makvenn traveling for a picture company delivered orders at LeRoy. City demanded a license of 310 a day but he refused to pay it on 36 in orders. He was arrested tried and found guilty fined 1 and costs total 10.55. Mairens brought to Burlington jail refused to pay fine or costs and remains at county jail with rising costs. Employers may intervene to secure his release and pursue damages from LeRoy.
El Dorado December 20 Jessie Morrison remains jailed in Butter county jail awaiting release within days. Jorge Morrison works on bond and seeks sureties to present to Judge Shinn for approval. She has been in custody five months and studies Christian Science literature while in good health and spirits.
Police raided all joints in Independence Kansas yesterday. Owners were fined 35 dollars for selling goods on Sunday while charges of selling intoxicating liquor did not stick. A wagon load of beer and whiskey was seized and emptied into the street.
Marshal Dryer seeks payment from Emporia city after a smallpox scare last winter. The report notes his family faced delays and council attempts to manage cash aid, with attorneys urging payment to avoid publicity and further complications.
United States Deputy Marshal served notice on Medicine Lodge city officials to compel payment of 7300 in interest on 25,000 waterworks bonds. A waterworks plant has operated for years, and a special tax levy was ordered to secure funds for the claim. Fire at Empire City destroyed a furniture shop stock. origin of the fire undetermined. Pensions granted to Kansans include Kunkel, Mounts, and Mason among others. Shriners at Salina installed officers as temple annex was completed. New holiday entertainments planned in local schools and churches. Free rural delivery routes announced for Columbus with three routes established and details of mileage and population.
Dec reports from Topeka, Hutchinson, and Burlington cover public bills, election contests, and notable deaths. Representative Song testifies on a public works bill. S D Weaver contests county attorney results. Adolph Sulzer dies in Douglas County. Parrot Heavey wedding in Fort Scott. Also Canadian Bank of Commerce acquires Bank of British Columbia, creating a 3 million capital bank with new branches.
A critical remark on medical advertising condemns doctors who keep patients at home for money and urges accountability for misleading ads. It argues the offense harms thousands who read such ads and cite Scott’s emulsion of cod liver oil as a claimed home cure.
State military board reports no bill to reimburse Twentieth Kansas soldiers who left Ram Francisco ill and paid their own rail fares. A former captain allegedly sought 30 percent commission to siphon about 400 dollars, while the scheme aimed to reimburse 100 men without full legislative action. The plan surfaced as the legislature prepared to consider reimbursements.
Reports from Frankfort indicate that the Goebel estate may be sued in Kenton county for about twenty five thousand dollars in attorney and physicians fees. Names include Meyers Aaron Kohn Zachter Dr McCormack Dr Vance and others who aided Goebel after his shooting. Disputed claims and unsettled billing prompt speculation on the outcome.
Fragments describe a Chicago man named Diep sending for food to aid friends, with scattered phrases about a trip, a party’s aim in the city, and relatives in Chicago. The text shows disrupted OCR and unclear context, but centers on a food request and social ties.
Tod Sloan arrives in Frisco seeking mounts for the next season amid tensions with William C. Whitney over breeding and expected assignments. Rumors say the rider plans to compete in England next year.
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