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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1901
Page
2
New York January 1 The World quotes James J Corbett assessing Kuhne as a scientific boxer. He predicts a long, strategic bout with Jeffries and Rubins weighing factors of weight, patience, and ringcraft. Corbett stresses mind over raw power and favors a drawn decision if Jeffries lacks peak form.
Ed Cook states Brady plans to open a campaign HQ in Cincinnati within days and may not stay long in Asbury Park. Report mentions upcoming travel to West Baden Springs, Antury Park, and possible stops in Clarín batt, with training camps forming as preparations proceed for a fall season.
New York January 1 Tom Sharkey heavyweight pugilist declares he will pay five thousand dollars for a new left ear or a suitably improved version of the existing one. He jokes the ear has become a swollen cauliflower after recent fights and claims to be willing to undergo required work to restore it.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a doctor yesterday and waking someone named Boodiouking. It suggests uncertainty about a job or task and a referee to “ratty Efarthuwe.” The readable pieces indicate a local medical or personal note without clear event details or proper names.
An exiled, disjointed reminiscence portrays Robert as a famed fighter whose future lies on stage or pulpit. A wife defends his strength, restraint, and duty, claiming he seeks peace for their children and vows a future where he uses influence over audiences rather than brute force.
Reports indicate a Yale coach with ties to Penn considers a return to Philadelphia. The unsigned note suggests a path back as spring prep continues for Penn's track candidates, amid a broader set of sport and boxing items in a crowded page.
Holiday railway fares listed for round trips to destinations within 200 miles of the Misena river. Tickets priced 1, 4, 6h, and 31, with routes including Jah Hetara Umit in January.
Leavenworth Jan 1 smallpox breaks out at the Soldiers home prompting a strict quarantine. About 3 000 veterans housed in brick barracks are affected with two confirmed cases of malipox and several more showing signs. A temporary pest house and a board shed near the north entrance will house the afflicted as authorities move to contain the outbreak.
Reno county hosts an unusual industry growing fence posts from catalpa trees six miles west of Hotehewem along rail lines near the Arkabeas river. About two square miles are planted, with half in catalpas. When cut, the trees are split into fence posts. The operation is known as the tree farm and involves W. Vases, a wealthy Lake Forest capitalist.
In Emporia a suit seeks $20,000 alleging Charles Swails died and left an estate with administrator Charles P Say. The filing notes an agreement between Austin and Swails about handling Swales's share, Austin later claimed Swales refused a $20,000 payment, and Mrs Swales adopted her husband’s policy as the suit proceeds.
Reported death of Anthony Webb after a search party located a body in the Neosho river ten miles south of Chetopa. The incident involved farm laborers who had reportedly left town intoxicated on Thursday night. Authorities conducted an examination following the discovery yesterday evening.
Beloit notes list John Soper a Beloit boy seeking assistant door keeper at the resserature and a series of political rumors. Topeka visitor Mitchell counts and Doane Freemass from Mitchell discuss senatorial filings while Chas Lamberiz and Jake Breche appear as sheriff contenders. The piece recalls Beloit snow storm memories and notes party loyalties in Sixth District politics.
Kansas items report pensions for veterans and widows, patent grants to Kansans, a violent mental health incident in Leavenworth, a pastor’s possible move to New York, and Emporia voting bonds for a railroad expansion. The text weaves multiple short notices with names, places, and figures from January reports and local government actions.
Choynski plans a forthcoming vaudeville venture in Cincinnati from January 1. Chersea W Murphy, noted newspaper man and author who succeeded Harry Weldon as sporting editor of the Enquirer, wrote a thirty minute sketch titled Sketch Factory for Choynski and his wife Tutamiller who is a singer and actress. Due to other engagements Choynski will not entertain preliminary talks before the Jeffries fight on February 11.
The tie vote for representative from Lane county was decided today in favor of 5 L. Philson, the Republican candidate. Philson is endorsed by the Baker men though he has not stated support for Senator Baker. There was a tie in the district.
An old testimonial claims Dr. Pierce’s medicines, including Golden Medical Discovery, soothe stomach pain and purport to cleanse poisons, with assertions of rapid relief and improved nutrition from digestion. The fragmentary text mentions Pellets and stomach liver and bowels effects.
Matinee at the Grand presents Ingomar with Robert Downing and Alberta Converer. Crawford hosts The Man of Mystery starring Chan D. Dierman. exciting scenes, authentic production, and noted artists promise strong crowd turnout.
The Rock Island Route offers one fare for a round trip to points within 200 miles west of the Missouri River. Renee and Jam, 2 901.
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