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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
Luke Mills in Wisconsin pioneers a curious mink operation claiming unique teas and a bold “mink climber” trait. He notes the animal’s ability to scale walls and squeeze through narrow gaps, stressing the need for carefully built protection as the project grows.
Colorado flyer notes a Great Rock Island Route train leaving Topeka at 1 p.m. and arriving in Colorado, with Denver time at the clock. It mentions a point sixty five miles from the railroad and an illustrated lecture by Nat M. Be Sul on the pace of the Ladies Movie Club at the Christian Church on January 4, 101.
Not cod liver oil but Scott’s emulsion of cod liver oil. It is cod liver oil prepared for the stomach and easier to digest. If your physician orders toast, do you breakfast on flour. A man who can keep it down can saw wood.
Public sports notes from New York discuss the Jeffries Roblin bout with expert opinions on fighters strength and strategy. The piece also covers Pittsburgh manager Dreyfuss trading plans and Pirates moves ahead of the Louisville acquisition rumor.
New York dispatch from December 27 reports Al Smith named timkeeper and Alec Brown as second in a Madden will arrangement. The article mentions forthcoming decisions affecting the mency and Jeffries, with Smith tied to the champion's forfeit and a forthcoming identity in the commission.
Alec Brown joins Rubini as a second. Vardon reportedly earned around 10,000 through a US tour that netted nearly 810,000 for the golfer. A Majesticant voyage features weekly exhibitions as Vardon’s reception and club showings exceed expectations.
In Winchester, professor D W Bateson resigns as dean of Kentucky Wesleyan College after clashing with the faculty over his opposition to football. He urged expulsion of players but the faculty refused, prompting his retirement.
The Daily Express says New Facht club may invite Emperor William and the Prince of Wales to witness cup ties, while President McKinney will not send notes. Lipton finds it possible but warns the Prince might accept. In St Louis, Western League HQ moves from St Joseph to Kansas City, with Huckey negotiating sale of a cigar business. Kansas City’s team plans departure tomorrow.
Cincinnati December 27 Dave Sullivan is matched to box Kid Broad at Louisville January 14 This should prove one of the most interesting bouts of the season Both men are clever punch hard Sullivan in rare form after recent success Broad also said to be right
Ernest Roeder and Pons, heavyweight wrestlers, will clash at Madison Square Garden on a Wednesday night in February at the world championship event. The bout headlines a New York boxing card promising a decisive result for the title.
Delia Fox, a vaudeville performer, married John Lavy of New York in the clerk of the court of common pleas office. The Rev. Wne W. Wer officiated with the bride’s maid and court officials present. Fox plans to leave vaudeville for Gothic opera, then return to comic stage work.
A badly beaten unidentified man was found by a veteran near the Klondike in Leavenworth on Christmas night. He was taken to a local home, bleeding from a severe facial injury, unable to recall his name or details. A rail memorandum and a trunk check were the only items on him. The man is estimated to be about 22, Jewish, and wearing no identifying documents.
In Leavenworth County, Gallagher of Springdale fell for a steel range scam. A slick agent claiming affiliation with National Steel Sens offered a world beater at a startlingly low price payable over years. The range proved faulty, refusing to burn proper wood, and after negotiations Gallagher faced threats and a partial settlement to return the note in exchange for delivery of the range. Gallagher notes many others were duped in the area.
Wichita police report John Whason, poised to wed a Strong City girl, vanished after leaving the Christmas home at 3 40 pm on December 27. Witnesses saw him on a river bridge at 4 00 pm and entry windows at the bridal house were broken, sparking fears for his safety.
Emporia December 21 employes of the Emporia water mill presented their employer Mr J R Soden a leather covered chair as a token of esteem The event followed by a four course supper and brief thanks from Mr Soden. From Dodge City Frank Gould reports a large gathering of railroad men and wives at a similar supper in Dodge City December 37 with a late midnight meal and hearty enjoyment.
Reports from Cawker City and Ottawa detail a man killed by a train beam near his engine front, a widow seeking arrest for her husband’s death, and a coroner’s jury clearing the accused. Lebanon burglary nets a watch and cash, while Fort Scott notes a rural free delivery route expansion from Nevada toward Keene.
Superintendent Peake travels to Washington to press for appropriations for Haskell Institute totaling 315,516.61 dollars. Funds would cover supplies transportation general expenses and implements for domestic needs plus employee housing amid ongoing budget talks. In other news Winfield reports a hunter killed, W H Wickel dies in accident.
President McKinley receives Wash Shun Gah chief of the Erkersas tribe of Indiana. The visitor shows talkative humor and gestures while seeking a speech to the president. An interpreter explains the Kaw leader’s words as he meets Secretary Gage and Representative Curtin.
Republican leaders clash over pay raises for state officers and legislators. The discussion centers on constitutional constraints and the governor’s stance. Copeland observers note missteps and calls for Crum to weigh in as lawmakers push for higher per diem and salaries amid claims of reform.
Fragmented OCR text notes Christmas events at Ardmore and references a theft or loss of $1,000 linked to De Witts tithe Ruby Weere unity. Mentions Christmas morning disturbances, allied figures Findea Re Watley and Adlepa. Lacks clear names and dates but indicates a local incident and community concern.
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