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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
2
A garbled 19th century advertisement from Abilene touts medical cures by the Lowyts and others. It claims knives unnecessary, promises contracts and guarantees, lists urinary and diagnostic services, and names Topeka Avenue as the address, with doctor McCulls presenting as chief surgeon peronal charge.
Joe Choynski returns to Chicago with affidavits claiming he faced coercion to fight Joe Walcott in New York. He says a broken rib before the bout and later blows affected the match, while his managers deny extra bets and allege no improper pressure.
New Yorkers discuss the real side of Bagdad’s late bout scene at Broadway Athletic Club. Considine and Corbett address payment schemes, fighters’ conditioning, and doubts about Jeffries and Walcott. Corbett recalls Jeffries’ prior form and suggests a featured match outcome.
New York reports John S Sullivan plans a vaudeville turn and a self authored "Scenes From the Life" lecture. He hints at stage clashes, uses slang, and teases possible double acts with fellow performers while testing reception of cheap varieties.
In Dayton Ohio on February 7 Eiser and Cooper, famed American cyclists, announced they will leave for New York in two weeks to finalize racing plans. They may tour on their own, aiming for major purses in France this year, with Parc fair as incentive. Cooper and Eiser, top figures in Ohio athletics, hope to boost fortunes through European meets and later return to participate in Manhattan events. The Dayton Bicycle Club, which backed their early career, will follow their progress as the organization expands its facilities on South Main Street and prepares for a new clubhouse as the current lease nears expiration.
New York editors report that the National League faces a plan to disenfranchise Brooklyn by addressing salaries and contract rules. Keeler’s supposed long-ago contract and the Superbas’ payments are cited amid disputes over five game qualifications and alleged improper contracts. The piece notes friction among magnates and players as clubs change hands and seek leverage.
In Hot Springs Arkansas on February 28 Tommy Fegan presented 31,000 as first deposit for a wager of 1,000 to Din Stuart’s 3,500 that Jack Hoot cannot defeat the Syracurern in a grave contest. The offer may move to private fight for 5,000 if accepted. Champion Jim Jeffries backs Ryan’s 5,000 stake. George Stier named referee amid logistic hitch as match may exceed 20 rounds and weigh-in set for 165 pounds at 3 pm.
News from New York reports growing momentum to repeal the Horton law, with promoters and reformers alternately promising action and predicting boxing could be stopped. Political pressure and shifting public talk surround the effort, as opponents claim the law’s repeal would curb violence and alter the sport’s governance.
Miss Rose Murray, a participant in the national women’s bowling championship, was robbed of jewels valued at over 2000 from her Chicago apartment. She and her father had traveled from Toledo for the event, and the tournament appears abandoned.
In New York on February 28, Kid McCoy says he will fight Tom Sharkey if no match with Fitzsimmons is arranged. McCoy forfeits $1,000 to bind a Sharkey bout, insists he will back his challenge with his own money, and aims to fight the winner of the Jedrick-Corbett contest if possible.
Manarer Watkins of the Indiaspotle baseball club travels from Chicago today for a meeting with President Ban Johnson of the American League. He predicts Johnson will ignore Hart’s protests about placing an American league route in Chicago and that the St Paul team will be moved to Chicago and strengthened with top material. An effort aims to avoid conflicts with National League games, while Johnson dismisses Hart's wishes. Watkins indicates after the national agreement expires the American League plans to claim the best territory and challenge the National League for dominance.
San Francisco reports Lucky Baldwin aims for the American Derby at Washington Park after preparing the horse for spring racing. Norfolk’s son of the Emperor of Norfolk is also mentioned as a Derby contender with promising training noted alongside other New Orleans and San Francisco race results.
Leavenworth plans a city labor temple funded wholly by member contributions. Each member will donate a day’s labor or its value, with merchants not asked to aid. The project aims to raise about $2,000 initially, plus funds from summer entertainments, and seeks a central location with merchants offering land for sale.
Mose, an elderly Missouri-born farmer living 19 miles east of here, died by cutting his throat with a pocket knife at his home between four and the hour before daybreak. He arose, dressed, told his wife he planned to disappear, and was found near the barn after a search. the coroner's inquest was held at noon.
Blue Rapids February 28 Bishop Mills paugh completed his annual visit to Marshall counts praising mission work and Mr Dent for Irving. He baptised several, confirmed four and received two from the Church of Rome. The chancel was renovated with new altar hangings and curtains. The church remains lampless since the great cyclone twenty years ago. missions at Blues Rapids and Waterville thrive under Mr Dent's charge.
An Emporia band from Emporia, led by Mia le L. Corbett and manager J. G. Hiestand, will visit Manitou next summer to audition the Noragat boys for a season. If they perform well, the group begins April 1 for one month with a generous salary. Members include Arthur Gledhill John Hasse-Grock Don Pat Terkon and Jesse Green. Delpha Faglevere may join as pianist.
Paola February 21 John Paldwic a prominent Franklin county farmer visited Paola between trains en route from Dallas and other Texas towns. He imported Louisiana sugar cane seed and plans to plant it on his farm this spring. The cane reportedly yields more sugar and the stalk shows joints from which sap rises, promising better prospects for northern climates.
A batch of thirty four prisoners arrived at Leavenworth Federal Prison from Muscatine Territory yesterday. The group included ten white, fifteen colored and nine Indian inmates, with two women among the fifteen colored prisoners, named Mary Grayson.
The piece touts the Potter Method of majestic healing claiming to have cured hundreds and lists various individuals from Kansas City and nearby towns who allegedly found rapid relief from long standing ailments. It advertises wealth and fame for practitioners and urges readers to contact Potter at 2 Last a Bre East Eighth Street in Kansas City for treatment within ten days, offering free consultations.
The report details larceny cases and Mary Snowden with five years to serve for assault with intent to kill. Snowden is sister to Tittleton Snowden, now in a second prison term. Their family, part of a local gang, faces government disruption. The brother has nine punishments. term expires in March. Major Atchclavhry notified the attorney general and secured transfer permission. prisoners may go to Lansing if room, otherwise Jefferson City. Remainder of sentences range from ten to one year two months, including trespassing and injuring property. Also noted is John Norton’s murder trial outcome and Atchison hermit Julius Neuman’s death at 73, with no known American relatives.
Galena news notes an upcoming Republican daily with editorial management by William Higgins ex secretary of state of Kanvas. George Higgins and M F Gardner also involved in the venture. Blue Rapids reports D O Munger to reenter paper work in Happyer Kan. The Pilot Mining Co of Galena sold to eastern buyers for £10,000. N P Anderson Flour Mill updating machinery at Blue Rapids on the Duncan mill site after recent fire.
Miss Susan B. Anthony undertakes to raise funds not less than 500000 to be placed in bonds for 21 trustees to use for propaganda promoting equal political rights for women. Incorporation has been not stated.
Incorporators include Miss Anthony Julia L Barber and Mina Mary Foote Henderson forming a trusteeship to carry out the board’s plan. The trust fund company will be led by Miss Anthony as long as she lives and the fund is named in her honor.
Porto Rican delegations in Washington oppose the proposed tariff measure, arguing the island deserves free commercial transit. They cite a U S Trinidad treaty that would let free duty items into the islands while Porto Rico remains taxed, urging Congress to address equity with their people and the United States. The dispatch mentions unrelated remarks from the royal court and street railway concerns reported by the Washington Star.
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