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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
4
A jumble of era notes cites lynching, Cuba and Porto Rico subsidies, Prohibition, and tariff debates. It mentions Grover Cleveland, Bryan, and Wharton Barker amid references to Kentucky, Port Said, and ships. The piece notes mood shifts, labor migration from Nashville to Hayti, and West Point perceptions after a cadet injury.
A fragmented Globe item notes a deceased Atchison man linked to a newspaper reporter tale. It mentions many girls taking holiday jobs, theater and social scenes, and a finicky correspondent commenting on a man’s aging, with references to turkeys and a changing life.
In El Dorado, bond for Jessie Morrison remains unfixed amid a high tension dispute. A twelve year old girl was reported by a Kansas observer to have fallen from a moving train, with witnesses recounting the event and residents debating who secured the sureties.
Dec 21 Manhattan reports 12 year old Janie Hamilton fell from the Rock Island Flyer four miles west of Manhattan after waking in sleep and opening a car door. She was found badly but not seriously injured at Joe Kimble's residence. Sisters and brother searched the area. confirmation of safe recovery followed.
Philadelphia observers report the council on city property halted a proposed three year lease of the Twenty sixth and Jefferson grounds to Frank Hough and Samuel Jones for 1000 dollars annually. Edmunds opposed the ordinance and Harris called 1000 dollars a year too high. Samuel Jones urged postponement for a year to protect a planned eastern league venture, saying bond assurances would cover payments. The committee refused immediate action, leaving final disposition unclear.
New York reports the boxing scene is dead for now with the next legislature unlikely to legalize the sport. Governor Odell is opposed to resurrection and would veto any legal measure. Prominent Republicans say money cannot buy a new law, and attempted fundraisers are described as bunco schemes by self serving figures.
New York December 7 Jim Jeffries will train at Baden for his upcoming heavyweight title bout with Gus Runlin set for February. The camp will prepare Jeffries for the 205 pound limit and include trainer Delaney Hardy and former mentor Tack Me orayok of Philadelphia. Matchmaker McCarthy aims to line up another heavyweight clash with Peter Maher or Tom Sharkey as potential principals.
Three famed pugilists reside in a single hamlet and their neighbors threaten social exclusion and relocation amid local tensions. A trust of contracts and property dealings surrounds Bob Fitzermamons, James J. Corpert, and Ruhlin, with housing layouts linking upper stories and verandas as townsfolk debate exclusive social circles.
The readable text shows a man asserting he will visit a cottage and avoid meddling with others while insisting he wants no trouble. It mentions friends, a valley society, and anticipated arrivals around Corbett’s land in Bensonhurst.
A Topeka writer withdraws from consideration as United States senator, stating he may not secure sufficient caucus support. He shifts focus to the two leading candidates, Burton and Baker, noting neither seems certain to gain strong backing and predicting Burton holds a slight edge.
Warren M. Crosby bought the three story store building at 713 Kansas avenue from Fred Pernt for 4276 dollars. The property was previously owned by Chrisman. Unclear fragments reference a lynching and a schooner ashore near Cape Henlopen with life savers unable to assist. Also notes Christmas slippers at Furman’s.
Knights and Ladies of Security file two mill tax restraining suits in district court against Mt Piliips the county treasurer and county commissioners seeking $20 000 and tax on them. The filing notes property in Rock Island Route district and potential cross claims tied to a Christmas event and delays in preparedness for a breakfast at Fernas.
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