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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented sporting column describes a chaotic stage scene in Cincinnati with bets and vocal crowd reactions. It mentions boxers or performers such as Heenan, Sharkey, Castella, and Bethlehem related names, while detailing bets, challenges, and a noisy audience atmosphere amid a whirlwind of exchanges and play acting.
Yale's baseball practice details hint at coaching shifts as Captain Camp suffers advice missteps after Kid Nichols ends his work. Captain Robertson’s readiness to lead remains uncertain ahead of home field plans and crew selection for New London rows. Coach Allen departs for St Louis, returning to oversee Yale crews through season end, with Captain Blagden slated to coach in the interim.
The crowd at the quarters enjoyed a lively event with Strong presenting remarks about the past week’s work. Several locals, including Jeff and Lily Zeustin, discuss future plans while noting the absence of a planned duel act and expressing doubt about a similar performance.
Galena Kas Feb 19 The warmest glove contest ever witnessed at the Vi Tait bout aimed to decide the championship between Gardner and Dixon. The two fighters met four times previously with this being their fifth encounter. both sought a knockout from the start. The bout ended in a draw at the twentieth round with the fight turning in Dixon's favor around round twelve when Dixon broke Gardner's cheekbone.
A fragmentary report from New York notes plans for a possible Datile between Jeffries and Rubin in Bugle next Summer to boost boxing, with characters like Brady, Charley Mitchell, Monner, and others mentioned in speculation. Some legalities and party actions are referenced, including California law and potential governor involvement.
In Soulaville Kentucky last night Spike Sullivan of New York won a twenty round decision over Jim Kearns. Sullivan dominated the later rounds, scoring hard blows and knocking Kearns down in the eleventh round. Referee cautioned Kearns for fouls as the bout progressed and Sullivan maintained the edge through the final bell.
Kerr and Auten, holding the Pittsburg baseball club, sold their stock to a syndicate led by Barney Dreyfus and Harry Pulliam. The deal, approved by the club, places the presidency in question with the syndicate as the New York court set a hearing for tomorrow.
Fragmentary report shows Minneapolis mayor involved in a legal action against city police captains. No contests with gloves or related fight terms found. details incomplete and unclear.
Wichita dispatch reports 2 1/2 year old Dollie Young of Mickerson Kansas found in Augusta ending a kidnapping tale. Father William Young traveled to Wichita seeking his daughter, with claims hypnotism by Dr. Kimeall. Augusta authorities say Kimeall and a companion were arrested. no patient named Kimeall is known in Wichita hospitals.
Wichita in February hosts three lodge gatherings as grand bodies convene for sessions. Masters and officers oversee discussions on fraternal rites, charity efforts, and organizational affairs amid local Masonry activity. Members from nearby districts attend, with ceremonies planned across city lodges.
A garbled ad discusses gendered health concerns and pain surrounding childbirth. It promotes a medicine claimed to be designed by a physician to strengthen and support a woman’s body during pregnancy and delivery, asserting benefits for mother and baby.
The text reports a gathering of Masons from various parts of the state attended by several named individuals including Spencer Wade and Peter Simeo. It notes the grant chapter convening and the grand council present, with references to Tulsa and Blue Ledge regions and a speaker list.
Report from Winfield on February 19 describes saloon patrons storing belongings while vacating places. Prohibition agitation rises with farmers threatening action and a planned meeting. Local ministers attend a raid and urge moral reform as tremors of unrest spread through the town.
Coffeyville resident Perkins files a joint suit against the light company and the city seeking 300 dollars for damaged shade trees caused by electric wiring work. He alleges mutilation of his trees during construction and cites a contract provision requiring protection from damage. If awarded, the compensation would cover the value of the damaged trees at sixty dollars each.
Pensions for Kansas residents were allocated across several cities with sums listed for individuals from Ottumwa to Parsons as special acts and original widows. Lawyer Hartzier relocates from Goodland to Batina to continue practice after ten years in Sherman County. Leavenworth orders no alcohol sales at canteens under army reorganization. Robert Colberg, 20 025, is struck by a Santa Fe train near Maple Leaf tracks, losing both feet above the ankles.
Lawence city council unanimously grants a franchise to LM Erb of New York to build and operate an electric street railway. Erb attends the session and says he is satisfied with the franchise as the plan to implement an electric car advances.
The attorney general and the governor reportedly faced bribe attempts. A. H. Whitlam allegedly wrote to Attorney General Godard claiming a payoff could secure passage of a bill, offering $2,010 for tubework in a penal facility. Whitlam asserted no bribe had been offered in prior years and hinted at further pressure.
An advertisement cites quick relief from grip using Dr Miles' Pain Pills, Nervine, Liver and Heart Cure. It features testimonials from Harry Abbott of Cincinnati and Mrs Clara Wheeling of Wheeling praising the products for easing chest and head symptoms and offering rapid recovery.
Fragmentary notes outline round trip train or travel routes from Rock Island to Oklahoma Tovlslata and Texad with two Tolins for the journey. Mentions February travel, fares and return options with references to specific stations and intermeds, but details are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR text describes an unclear event at Mapeta involving a device or action with acid, a flare, and various garbled terms. No coherent names, dates, or places emerge beyond Mapeta and a general sense of an incident.
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