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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1901

Page

2

Sporting News Alert Promoters Plan Bids for Remodeling

Local clergy act to prevent bouts as plans unfold for boxing events featuring Bing Madden and Den ver-Ed Martin. Robin to stage exhibitions this week, with visits to Akros to see family opposed to the matches. Promoters begin public bidding today for remodeling contracts and ball venue work, while the board meets to set terms and timing for future fight plans.

Bing Madden Bia Martin Robin Wil Akros Tie Focal Itterviewe Baldwin Orm Cooke

White and Yanger to Fight Twenty Rounds at 126 Pounds

Promoters reached agreement for a twenty round bout at 126 pounds with both managers pressing for favorable terms. Vaseman noted the deal was not fully constructed and stressed the aim to maximize the purse for the loser and to center the event ringside relations.

White Yanger Louisville Kid Arad-Sullivan Acditorium

Taylor and Elkes Matched In Three-Race Series At Boston

The misread telegraphic note outlines a three race series in Boston on Tuesday featuring Harry Elkes, a noted champion, and Major Ter of the races on the Park Springs Garden course. Contests will unfold across three trials with others such as Bachern, Michael, and Walthour mentioned in fragmentary form.

Becker Harry Elkes

Boston Hunts Fighters Fight Warrants Heading to Trial

Boston boxing clash over two managers ends in warrants issued after police court action. Tim Cullahan and rival Gardner, accused, claim immunity as club members attend. Warrants granted amid scrutiny of club practices. trial not set for several days as defendants tour.

Qallahan Gardner Ae Nee Mase Secur Cthief Tim Cullahan Ria Thie Tey Ofirers Ainileniodessasmaders Callahas Sabana 32 Boston

Western Pipette Plans Expansion Under Hickey’s Lead

President Hickey plans expansion to Indianapolis Louisville and St Joseph with talks in St Paul with George Lennon and Derby City discussions. The Western League executive travels to confirm routes and set future moves, aiming to rally support and secure a return call for St Joseph.

Hickey Saveue Indianapolis Louteville St Joseph Afm Thoreas J. Ticks Western League St Paul George Lennon Louteville Indianapolia St. Joseph Miulsville Miulsville Can Be Easily Resaies By the © Isles

Tarnished Odds and Boxing Notes Across Cities

A garbled roundup covers boxing match results and promotions from the United States. It mentions McCoy’s schedule, Jordan and Fearn fights, a ten to twelve round card in Waterbury, and various city reports on bouts, draws, and upcoming events.

Kansas gypsy girl in police station tale of marriage and theft

Kansas City reports a 14 year old girl, described as a gypsy wife, held at police headquarters after a harness theft claim. She says she married at thirteen and acts as a fortune teller while her husband Birmingham is jailed. He denies involvement, and the couple's pasts are probed as authorities question them.

Kansas City Birmingham Bardints Hirmingham Weber Foor Lieuteneber Travelini Shere Merriam Kos Mae Ale Aries Les Twenty- Oran Sleminghe Mays Kaness City Ceetary

Coffey county's biggest murder trial to begin soon

Coffey County braces for a sensational murder trial involving Ione Allen and the April murder of John Alles of Ottumwa. The case draws local interest as the community awaits progress within days.

Coffey County Burlington Morrison Butler County Richardson Savannah Allen John Alles Ottumwa

Kanes Jan 1 land lead eyed by county attorney

County attorney El Alisright may become a wealthy mine owner after a Arkansas trip to Baxter County. Read of his land and mineral interests, reports suggest he could rise in the mining world. A week ago he noted plans during a hunting trip that blended business with recreation. Saturday afternoon he received developments.

Kanes EL Alisright Risittvestindse Mineral Landa Tim Lest FIM Arkansis Besinees Arimaneas Counter Crea Baxter County Pelley

Alexandér Charged With Murder in Leavenworth Case

Report states Alexandér the Leavenworth Negro is charged with murder in the killing of Pearl Forbes at Far Sami. Warrants were served by Sheriff Everbards. Some sources suggest Alexander admitted guilt, but details on additional implicants remain unclear.

Alexandér Leavenworth Pearl Forbes Alexander i Alexander Everbards Metter

Woman sues Western Union over delayed telegram

A long woman, Tau Buipoia of age, hires attorney Dickson to sue Western Union Telegraph for 5000 dollars for failure to promptly deliver a message to a Reading doctor. The telegram concerned a doctor Reading and Mrs Waterman fell ill. the telegram was not delivered promptly and her list was damaged accordingly. The case likely to come in the next term of court.

Western Union Buipoia Tau Mire Te Tes Westerman Aoe Dickson Western Union Telegraph Company Waterman

Blue Rapids Post Commander Nominated for Department Office

Captain Martin Worton of Rapids Blue Rapids is a candidate for department commander at the junction city encampment in April. He has led Post No. 239 for five years and currently serves as post commander. His record as senior vice commander in the Han department is noted as strong.

Martin Worton Rapids Blue Rapids Martin Noon Department of Bane

Wheat and Alfalfa Prosper in Solomon Valley Harvest

Parmera of Solomon Valley Aron Glasco reports a strong harvest in Glasco area with about 50 000 bushels of wheat, yielding roughly Gilo00 bushels in a ten mile circle. Two carloads of alfalfa seed shipped to market last week netted farmers over 1000 dollars, with some income reaching 40 dollars per acre.

Parmera Solomon Valley Aron Glasco Glasco Sol Valley Glasen Union Pacife

Glasco Plans City Park With Trees and Shrubs

Glasco residents pursue a new public park on a vacant block. The plan includes shade, shrubbery, stone sidewalks, and connected telephone links to neighboring towns. Proposals to seed and shape the area are discussed, with aims to enhance the town's surroundings.

Glasco Sytem Sechance

Judge Sturges Retires After Twelve Years on Bench

Concordia Kas January 1 after twelve years of continuous service retirement noted. Judge Hugh Alexander formally installed as judge of the twelfth district during a banquet. Retired judge’s absence regrets expressed by the bar. many attorneys attended the event in his honor.

Concordia Kas Iurees Tudee Hugh Alexander Siatvint Tonec Storere Sila

Entertainments Raise Funds for Company H Monument

The event in Lawrence featured Janis Lawrence presenting entertainment to aid the Company H monument fund. The sale or collection surpassed 100 dollars, with strong participation and local support driving the drive to finish the fundraising goal.

H Monument Fund Entertainment Lawrence Janis H Monument Ad

Beloit Citizen Buys $5,000 Missouri Pacific Stock

A Beloit resident purchased five thousand dollars of Missouri Pacific stock at thirty four. The report notes the transaction alongside mentions of a lecture program with Charles E. Cook and Capt. Adna G. Clarke. The piece also references a long railroad trunk line from St Louis to the Rockies and other related context.

Pany Philippines Poner At Charles E. Cook Gan Wider 3 Metcalf Adna G. Clarke Maxes Beloit Missouri Pacific Pacific Beldit Bi. Louis Anon

December postal receipts rise at Kansas City office Kansas

December postal receipts at the Kansas City office show a substantial increase over the previous year with a rise of about 2000 dollars. The gain reflects growth across local offices and the opening of two new stations at Stock Yards and Armour, marking a period of expansion in postal services.

Kansas City Kan Cour Vance Stock Yards

Unclear legal notice with fragmented debts and names

Fragmented OCR text mentions debts and names such as a caltheric raiser and a governor, with garbled phrases about voluntary actions, claims, and party allocations. The fragmentary item references individuals and locations but lacks coherent events or dates to describe a clear case or outcome.

Death of Mrs Cheney in Blue Rapids

Blue Rapids January 15 Mrs Julia M Cheney longtime resident dies after illness. Born May 1 1826 Julie St Gusset wed George F Cheney and moved to town soon after. Funeral services held with Rev Lewcet officiating. surviving relatives listed including Mary Cheney and others.

Cheney Blue Rapids Julia M. Cheney Julie St. Gusset George F. Cherenna Ejatmes Ersineon Rapids M. J. Marth Gazal Wileses P Mary

Desa Wins Tie as Jan 18 Report Notes Deaths

A partial Jan 18 notice reports the death of Stewart aged around 40s, unmarried, living south of the area, with unclear cause. It mentions two steam carriages by J W Sharraraet ready for use within six weeks and notes a December through January timeline. Also listed are other brief items on a Denis Watson Jared death, a Gaul obituary near a hundred, and a Douglas County horticultural meeting set in Lawrence.

Desa Stewart Havatack Montag J. W. Sharraraet

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