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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
3
The report centers on McGovern’s camp denying floating rumors about a title fight. Manager indicates the bout will be staged in Louisville or in Frisco. A heavy emphasis on venue uncertainty and promotional chatter surrounds a possible match in the near future.
Ten riders from Adberice depart for Europe to compete in the season’s key events. The squad includes Michiel, Haery, and Riki, with coaches and printers collaborating on travel and equipment. The team aims to balance training with race exposure, as riders race to secure form ahead of summer meets.
Pittsburg investors remain confident they hold leverage in the Detroit franchise talks. Reports from Chicago indicate no final agreement reached and conditions could shift as league officials monitor a potential sale. Pittsburgh officials deny charges of improper influence and say no definite action has been taken yet.
In Doetreit a Metropolitan Athletic Club boxing card Friday night will feature Terry McGovern making his first appearance as a referee. The event, under police jurisdiction, may see Sheriff Dickson intervene if disruptions occur. Governor Shemp’s orders could keep deputies from attending, affecting contest oversight.
An apparent 19th century advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Kidney Cure for backache arvere pain and scalding urine. The copy is garbled but references a product sold by Druggists with a price of 7 dollars and asks readers to request a book.
Jenkins battles McLeod in a long match at Worcester with Jenkins winning the first fall in a bout hampered by an injured shin. The bout ends with a disputed draw in the third as McLeod cannot continue.
In New York the case of Elmer, once protractor to Knickerbork Sy Athletic, and Tony Bhathes, reserve, played out in a Yorkville court before Magistrate Menne. The magistrate criticized nerve shown, while police cleared a crowded hall. Elmer exited the scene without comment.
Weather and track conditions marked a busy racing day at New Orleans and Frisco with Weather clear and track fast in one meet. McCherney rode the sensational winner in the Christmas handicap while Old Hutch trailed by half a length. Weather was clear and the track fast. In Tugtside at Frisco seven drivers contested the Chiletras bandicar over a mile and a quarter with Nonex favorite winning. Weather clear and track good. In Parsons Kansas a Christmas football game between Parsons and Coffeyville ended tied as Read and Mesher starred for Parsons. Weather clear and cold. Lexington Kentucky reported Madden negotiating the sale of 20 brood mares to be shipped to Aiken South Carolina. Madden left Louisville for the deal.
Bt Louis Dec 25 A large number of Louisiana purchase gold dollar coins were distributed in St Louis at Christmas despite delays in approval. Twenty thousand dollars of the coins were taken from the United States Mint regency in the federal building. Coins arrived from Philadelphia mint but the bend metal was found defective and returned for correction. Nearly all local banks ordered fief coins for Christian delivery and 58,000 shipped here to be taken out. Coins turned over to J C Van Purten who distributed them to banks and trust companies including National Bank of Commerce Merchants National Bank American Exchange Bank Third National Bank Mercantile Trust Company Union Trust Manager.
Washington notes the retirement of Secretary of War and the likelihood that Taft will be chosen as his successor. Many expect Taft to assume the role as McKinley administration faces pressure over a prompt confirmation and internal party maneuvers.
Fragmented text describes thefts and irregularities in Philippine governance and currency, with references to Taft, McKinney, and the U S Supreme Court. It notes congressional favor to insure postage before March adjournment and hints at a vacancy and future appointments tied to Taft’s mission. The passage mentions commissions, obligations, and the president assigning tasks, amid speculation on leadership and governance in the Philippines.
A divorce case reveals a striking display of a cautioned photo in a shop window to promote a theater poster. James Brewer of Troboken identified his wife among viewers, prompting an investigation and divorce proceedings.
Louis Wicks, a young Lexington resident, attempted suicide by ingesting poison after learning he would soon marry Minide Jeuring. He was found unconscious but survived as wedding plans proceeded and the union took place.
A petition filed in Labette county district court by Deskin D. Day seeks divorce from wife Mabel A. Day. He claims adultery and neglect, citing prior separations and allegations of other men’s attention during marriages in 1900 1910 and 1912. The filing notes residence and marriage details in Parsons Kansas.
The man claims ownership of 80 acres valued at about 000 and a Coffeyville city lot valued at 200, plus two cows, three calves, hogs, poultry, farm implements, a sour bushel of corn and 250 bushels of oats worth around 200. He seeks to bar his wife from asserting any interest in these holdings.
Lawrence lodge No. 25 Elks held a Christmas party for about 100 town children lacking adequate home celebrations. After canvassing families the lodge arranged a morning movie and a tree lighting ceremony. Santa distributed clothing items and gifts, then each child received fruit, candy, oranges, bananas, and a large gift sack before being returned home.
York Stat Kas reports Mrs. Collins living six miles west of town sold 27 large Bronge turkeys to MM. Miller who paid 12 cents a pound. The birds weighed about 17 pounds each and brought a total of $67.07. Miller calls it the best poultry purchase of his career and says the batch is unmatched in his experience.
In Superior Nebraska the State Bank of Webber was robbed Wednesday night of 1000 dollars in cash. Thieves drilled through a stone vault and blew open the safe chest but left no trace or clue. The crime went undiscovered until morning and the bank, insured, will make no statement. W K Dick of Liberty Neb is president and George Secular is city cashier.
Job house workers in Omabit Neb seek a flat rate of eighteen dollars weekly. They argue long hours and rising costs justify a standard wage. Employers counter with market rates and variable weekly earnings, signaling potential wage talks or strikes.
Christmas wit observed at the state penitentiary in Leavenworth Kansas. Convicts were served a holiday dinner and enjoyed a vaudeville show secured by Warden Jewett from Kansas City. First time professionals performed for the inmates.
The article notes that convicts received festive meals including turkey, milk, side dishes, pork, figs and oranges at various penitentiaries. It lists five convicts with terms ranging from two to five years, including names such as Green Stone, Cox, Cole, Adolphus in Sendez, and Allen Gilhey, with offenses including robbery and counterfeiting.
Kansas City Kansas December 3. In Wyandotte county jail prisoners received a Christmas dinner with roast chicken replacing turkey. Jailer Great Hatter hosted the meal and J W Glenley provided cigars. Eleven of twelve inmates face penitentiary sentences January 4, including a man charged with the murder of Police Officer W J Morris.
In Frankfort the Barrett family held a Christmas reunion with about eighty five relatives gathered for turkey. The event drew only a portion of Marshall County descendants, once home to around two hundred Barretts. Nearby, Elks of Concordia distributed flour sacks and groceries to twenty four needy families for Christmas. Coffeyville mourns noted attorney C. Waters dies in his sleep from consumption, leaving a widow and five daughters. A Moon house fire in Coffeyville destroyed with minor insurance coverage.
Dickie the dog died after being struck by a milk wagon near 159 West Highty-firet street New York. Friends and neighbors prepared a tearful farewell with a costly box and ceremony reflecting the dog’s affectionate life and bond with his caretaker Mrs. Scott Crane.
F I Caldwell, night operator at Hemlock City station, fought a large black bear that leaped through the desk window and maimed him. Caldwell, unarmed, sustained deep wounds to hands, face, chest and arms before pistol shots by coworkers killed the bear. He is dangerously but not fatally wounded as trains on the Saginaw division were delayed.
In a period tale from the county of Delaware, the Countess, daughter of Lord Brassey, is separating from her Nuehind husband amid accusations of desertion and cruelty. She travels with her children on a continental tour. The notice mentions travel options to St Paul and Minneapolis by Chicago Great Western Railway with double berth fares. A separate domestic ad promotes Dr Thomas receipts and Castoria products.
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