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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
2
New York figures boxing rivalry heating into New Year’s Day bout at Corey behind New Years day. Public bets favor Kid McCoy with Maher under pressure to prove he can still win. The outcome could shape heavyweight pecking order and future title prospects.
In a tense municipal dispute the well known club faces court action if amicable terms cannot be reached. Leaders warn the eight club alliance must yield or face legal proceedings to resolve the row and preserve league integrity.
Boxing promoter Ballor Pugiliet and party head toward Hot Springs to meet Sharkey. Sharkey says he may stay a month, then return east. if Saint hooks to see him, he will move toward the country after. He notes Dewey’s next apparent plan and mentions Jeffries and other members in the discussion, with no firm trip finalized.
A breeding string of about forty trotters from Robert Bonner’s stable will be auctioned at Madison Square Garden from February 13 to 17. Robert Edwin Bonner announced for his brother Frederic that the sale is managed by the Colonial Trust Company as temporary agent, with proceeds and administration tied to the Bonner farm in Westchester County. The lineup includes Sunol Praytell Mead Don L and fifteen colts from noted sires and dams, with owners retaining the string.
A note from New Haven indicates Yale and Harvard plan a sequence of premier races at New London in June. The programme mirrors the previous decision, with no intent to enter the Poorkeepsie regatta next year. A challenge will be issued to the crew at Yale, with broad interest in competition and strong entries anticipated.
The university crew plans another meeting with Yale and Harvard on the Thames Bridge to decide whether Cornel will be sent to challenge.
English bantamweight Ivest Harry Ware boxed Billy Plimmer for 500 dollars before the National Sporting Club in late January. Oddie Kennedy of Pittsburgh has eyes on a bout with George Ert in Brooklyn next month. Spike Min Het was announced for a twenty round match in Philadelphia against Endelphia Saturday. Frank Daly of Wilmington will meet Laaree McPudden in a twenty round bout at the Pelican Kinetic Club in Paterson, New Jersey Saturday night.
In New York on December 27, the article profiles John L Sullivan amid gossip, noting his six months sobriety, weight about 210 pounds, age 41, and plans for twenty more years. It chronicles memory strength, personal demeanor, loss of jewelry, and links to contemporaries like Johnson Loftus and Patten.
Lincoln directors of the Lebanese Baseball Association voted to resign from the Western League, dissolved after Omaha formed the league with Denver St Joseph Des Moines Sioux City Omaha and Lincoln as members. Old grounds were torn down two years ago and no suitable facilities remain within three blocks of the business district. The directors concluded it would cost too much to field teams and quit now.
New York dispatch says Chicago bantam champion Harry Forbes expects a hard fight tonight at the Broadway Athlete Club against McGovern. Forbes promises a 25 round battle with strong support from fans in Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and other cities as betting runs even money on his victory.
In Newburg North Carolina a minister once engaged to Miss Minnie Gedney and then Mary Noakes attempted suicide after a double engagement with the Rev. George Allen of Milton. He survived after six bullets were fired into his head. He has since renewed his engagement to Miss Noakes and a spring wedding is planned.
The United States circuit court has not reached a verdict since December. The Hearne case against Short Highy was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction after jurors were moved by a misstatement in the record. Judge Hook released the case without prejudice, leaving Hearne to refile if properly prepared. Other trials have also stalled or ended with hung juries, and juries were excused until January 5 to resume work on remaining matters including a murder case set for trial.
A behemoth Vesuvius butte about Beaver Creek near Cameron Cripple Creek district was blown up by Pike's Peak Power company. A 100 foot tunnel was driven and 30,000 pounds of dynamite set off, creating a 44 cubic foot debris upheaval that will be used in dam construction.
Frederick V. Van derbilt was seated as a director of the Canada Southern Railway Company today, succeeding his brother. The appointment marks a notable shift in leadership within the New York business sphere amid railroad expansion.
Washington reports the vacancy in the major generals of volunteers created by General Lawton’s death will be filled after his Manila funeral. Likely appointees are Brig. Gen. Bates, Young, or Wheaton, all brigadier generals of volunteers with Philippine service. Also mentions possible reshuffles in Cuba and inspector general promotions within the Philippines command.
Natick Massachusetts December 22 a Spanish war veteran Lewis Perry was shot and killed at the Morse home in Weet Natick by Miss Lizzie Morse after Perry and Arnold Brappen allegedly forced entry smashing a window. Morse says she fired after Perry assaulted Electra Moray and attackers escalated until Perry collapsed after a final blow.
Senators and representatives visited the president to convey Christmas greetings as many heads home for the holiday. Grace McKinley and Sarah Duncan, nieces, will join along with Almer McKinley and his wife. The White House plans minimal celebration due to Mrs. McKinley’s health.
The President and Mrs. McKinley have many gifts en route to their destinations from the White House. Mrs. McKinley, famed for her handiwork, prepared exquisite items for her staff. Last year she traveled to New York for shopping but illness prevented travel this year.
Vicksburg Mississippi December 22. Special agent Captain White of the U S Department of Agriculture arrived in the city to review cotton figures. After inspecting receipts and local agency reports he states the current crop will not reach 5 20400 bales as previously estimated and that 80 percent has already entered the market. The government sources are considered reliable and the situation differs from prior years.
Adjutant General Case informs Governor Pingree he did not attend the state reformatory board meeting and had no involvement in the alleged dishonest military supplies deal. He states board records show no action against the state. The governor has received denials from Quartermaster General White and Inspector General Mars. Both claim innocence regarding their trials. Both branches of the legislature adjourned today until Wednesday, as Pingree representatives aimed to prevent adjournment. The House Joint Resolution authorizes proceedings to recover funds alleged to be lost to the military board deal.
The Morrison company presents Faust at Crawford theater with a lavish revival featuring redesigned scenery electrical effects and ornate costumes. A standout garden scene in act two will showcase a remarkable electrical display and innovative stage mechanics. Maloney's Wedding at Grand Opera House competes for Christmas crowds with Morrisons Faust.
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