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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1900

Page

2

Boxing talk about future bouts and plans in a chaotic report

An early 20th century boxing note discusses potential matches involving Jeffries, Corbett, and Sharkey. It cites plans for a March fight window, mentions W. A. Brady as a speaker, and notes Bruty’s remarks on business viability and audience draw. The piece reflects industry chatter and tentative matchups rather than finalized events.

Adelphia Shenelty Jeffries Corbett W. A. Brady Erent Bruty America Areey Sharkey

Kansas City to Meet Omaha in January Archery Match

J A R Elliott, Kansas City's top wingshot, will join J M Curtice on the Kansas City team to face Omaha in Omaha on January 26. Kansas City seeks revenge after defeating Nebraska on November 24 25 by a wide margin. Elliott replaces Curtice who is absent in California. Elliott plots several challenges including Billy Cros Fred Gilbert and Captain Jack Brewer for cup matches plus a 100 point shoot against Frank Parmace in Omaha.

Kansas City J. A. R. Elliott New York West J. M. Curtice Kansas Ciy Omaha Eliott Mr. Curtice California Jim Elliott Billy Crosby St. Louis Fred Gilbert Jack Brewer Elliots Frank Parmaice

Pittsburgh Pirates Reach New Contract in Framing Evening

The text notes that Zinmar accepted Pittsburgh's terms today as talks between McCoy and others continue. The piece mentions Leach and Leach’s non-release status, with references to figures around 3,000 dollars and unearned decisions, set against a backdrop of various sports personnel and potential bids.

Pittsburg Leach Ian Bohan Maine Zinmar Pittaburg

Progress in chookine match faces Bernstein Prigay

Journal notes uncertain progress at the Dunt Yotmater event with experts split on likely outcome. Foreseeable victory hinges on Broads Duper’s ability to defeat Bernstein Prigay, shaping the result of the forthcoming bout.

Aed Bernstein Prigay

Protest Meeting Over Pest House in Second Ward

Circular announces a January 18 meeting at the railroad M C A hall to protest the pest house location in the Second ward. Residents urge placement outside the thickly settled area near the Santa Fe line. committee members include Ever sole Griley Wesson Beery.

I Nweth Agata Street Second Ward AL Hall Adame D. Eversole Joseph Griley A. BE. Wesson al Beery Peet

Janitors Moved From Capitol Main Floor to West Wing Room

State house janitors will be relocated from the capitol’s main office floor to a ground floor west side earth wing room. The move ends their long held occupancy in “apartments” on the main floor and places them away from other people to reduce noise.

State House Capitol Executive Council

Thornton's Mistake in Topeka Candidacy Ambition

A Panps county man travels to Topeka seeking a state office as accountant, despite the post being abolished for a year and lacking funding. Politicians tease him, noting the job no longer exists and no appropriation is available. He persists, unaware of the true situation.

Thornton Panps County Topeka

Bryan Opposes Betting and Calls for Election Wager Law

Frankfort Ky Jan 18 Willam J Bryan addressed the legislature before Senator Blackburn’s election. Bryan urged two measures criminalizing corporate contributions to campaign funds and banning betting on elections. He argued betting reflects bad morals and public policy, and that men bet to hide fear of failing their cause.

Frankfort Willam J. Bryan Blackburn Hodse Way Nelzon Bryan J.C Pon- Btor Goebel Kentucky Camden Funds

Theories About Food and a Few Facts on the Subject

A discussion of health foods and dietary trends contrasts vegetarianism with meat eating. The piece endorses a mixed diet and cites Dr Julius Hemmann and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as aids for digestion, recommending meat for nervous or weak digestion and criticizing cheap laxatives as ineffective.

Julius Hemmann Stuart Ste Voll Stuart

Huntington declines to donate 20000 more to Throop

Pasadena, June 18. Collie P Huntington refuses a further twenty thousand dollar endowment to Throop Polytechnic Institute. He cites the vast demand of relief for personal distress and says his gifts should go to those with greater need, noting his funds are already stretched and he cannot widen his philanthropy.

Pasadena Cal Collie P. wHuntington Daily Mail

Sugar mill bonds face challenge in Mission township suit

In a federal suit, W. S. Doige of Cleveland seeks $4,000 in interest on $15,000 Mission township bonds issued to aid a sugar mill. The township argues the bonds are illegal and a demurrer questions their validity, with defense claiming public benefit and precedent for public aid, while the court weighs whether private operation can receive such aid.

Mission Township Doige Cleveland Ohio United States Godard Valentine, Godart & Valentine Hook Keeler Hite Judi Hook Mr. Hite Germany

Chicago's Last Threat Over World Fair Funding

Washington report shows Rep Bartholdt pressuring Rep Lorimer in the GOP cloak room over the Louisiana Purchase World's Fair appropriation. Lorimer states he will oppose funding if efforts to block the Chicago Drainage Canal’s use continue. Bartholdt challenges and Lorimer confirms resolve to fight the appropriation.

Chicago Washington San Chrego Drainage Canal Company New Age of Misslestop Mr. Lorimer Btr. Barthvidt Lorimer

84 Year Old Hogan Receives Marriage License in Chicago

In Chicago yesterday the chief clerk issued a license to Patrick Hogan age 84 for marriage to Margaret Kennedy age 4 with a proxy, as the groom did not appear in person. Hogan is noted as the oldest man to secure a license in the last five years, the event occurring at the county clerk's office.

Chicago Salmonson Patrick Hogan Hogan Searey Avenue Mira Margaret Kennedy

Telegraphic Briefs From Janesville News Desk

Brief telegraphs report multiple items from Washington Chicago and other cities. Notable notes include stock dealings in Chicago with a $509000 capital set, personnel changes at stock yards and other firms, calls to raise prices in Minnesota broom manufacturing, and various federal appointments and nominations affecting commerce and agriculture. The dispatches mention a state dinner in Washington, a game protection act, and military justice discussions, along with railway and insurance board updates and a Manila transport shipment aboard the Sheridan.

Dramatic and musical events at Crawford theater

Topeka readers, Friday features The Dawn of Freedom with John Nicholson as Antonio Lopes plus scenery amid post Spanish American War themes. Vladimir de Pachmann performs tonight, with critic Cornelia Dyas praising his musical restraint and focus on melody. Saturday brings the comedy Too Much Money with Ponsonby and Van Viissengen in a Colorado to Maryland love tale, followed by a farce next Wednesday. An item notes Old People Made Young with Koopins secret and a Vermantville Beho editor’s claim of a medical tonic benefit, urging March 1900 deadlines for ticketing and notices.

John Nicholson Antonio Lopes Path Gilmore Crawford Theater Topeka Vladimir de Pachmann de Pachmann Cornelia Dyas Penson Rarged Wises Colorado van Vijssengen Maryland Aletha Dunkardess Ponsonby van Vile- Bedget Remples van Vilasengen Fefera Mar Ponson

White Brakemen Will Remain on Eastern Division

Booth McAlester J T Jan 16 The Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railroad had hired black brakemen on freight trains from Moonville to Memphis. Rumors said white brakemen on the western division would be displaced, drawing protests from train men shippers and the traveling public. Train Master Sally announces that negro brakemen will stay on the eastern division and only white brakemen will work on the western division.

Booth McAlester J. T Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad Moon~ville Memphis Sally

Remarkable Testimonials For Hageline Remedy

A flood of letters praises Hageline and Erytheminean as cures for female weakness and related ailments. Patients from Sacramento to McPherson report relief from severe symptoms after long trials, with claims of avoiding surgery and rapid improvements.

Contempt in Court and Remedy Claims Debate

The text asserts repeated demonstrations across states and countries that Chamberlain Remedy is a preventive and cure. It claims Liberty remedy efficacy and markets it as the best cough remedy and a sure cure. The fragment mentions a report and sale details but offers no verifiable facts.

Union Gles Chamberlain

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