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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
9
Tickets go on sale July 10 11 and 12 for a Cincinnati round trip via the Santa Fe good leaving Cincinnati to August 10. The event supports International missions Baptist Young People's Union with Marabell’s Band, Shaenbaltans Seiadl tender an ing eres programs at the concert.
At Sheepshead Bay the Velvet meeting closed with owners like James R. Keene earning about 19 190 dollars. Jadden bought Hyland for six thousand dollars. Madden secured the promising Hanover colt for sixteen thousand. The Realisation feature winner Prince of Melbourne sparked close bidding among bidders including B D Beard and W C Whiter, as horses by Futurity winners drew strong prices.
New York July reports a champion world title bout between Jim Jeffries and Gus Ruhlin to be arranged within days. Both camps and managers signaled intent to finalize terms early next week, with Brady and McCall representing Jefferies and Ruhlin seeking swift agreement after Ruhlin’s loss to Sharkey boosts public interest.
Harry West of Camden New Jersey plans a 3475 mile walk to Golden Gate City aiming for about 130 days journey starting next week. Route includes Philadelphia Washington St Louis Kansas City Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Oakland. Also Rolando and Anderson set to meet next week to arrange heavyweight match details. Gideon and Daly auctioned Houndel farm yearlings at Keeneland with Hyland leading as top buyer John Madden bought the colt for 29000.
Ollie Beard a well known former Louisville resident was arrested at his Parklarat home Friday by a U S deputy marshal on charges of sending obscene material through the mail. Beard was brought to the U S marshal’s office and faced the fire commissioner with bond set at a modest figure. Unable to obtain a bond man he remains in the marshal’s custody awaiting further action.
Peter Maher stopped Steve O Donnell in under two minutes at the Broadway Athletic Club in a test round intended for twenty five rounds. The fight ended after one minute forty eight seconds when Maher trapped O Donnel and delivered a rapid jaw shot. O Donnel rose and attempted to continue as the action halted.
The report describes a fight where a boxer named Maher delivers a right to the jaw, sending O'Donnell tumbling. Maher then follows with another strike as O'Donnell staggers, and the referee stops the bout, awarding the win to Maher.
New York July 7 Champion Jim Jeffries is at Burlington with an arm in such bad shape that it is doubtful he can fight again before September 3. He promised to defeat a forfeit with Al Smith to meet Huntin but has not posted the money. He will return to the city for medical treatment and may train immediately if his arm heals to face Gus Ruhin.
In Kansas City the Democratic gathering hosted for four days becomes a boxing ring scene as Oscar Gardiner faces Eddie Santry in a featherweight bout before about 200 spectators. Santry wins after 20 rounds amid a hospital of left blows and a reopened Gardiner eye, while Madison Square Garden prepares for the Adams-McGovern bout with extensive arena preparations and new seating, fans eyeing distant spectacle over the existing event.
Washington July 7 The assault of Jack Doyle on Umpire Emilie at Cincinnati on July 4 will likely end in firing and suspension as President Young completes his investigation. Doyle’s second offense in fighting prompts discipline. hearings required before action. Affidavits from Emmette and others to be reviewed as Young plans to travel to Cincinnati Saturday.
Interest in the July 16 boxing match between Frank Erne and Terry McGovern grows in New York. Backers from Metlovern and supporters rally around McGovern as opinions split on the outcome and bets rise behind him to overcome the light weight champion.
Reports from Wall Street on July 7 show offers to bet 1 to 2 on McKinley with a prominent wager of 1,080 dollars at that rate. Connor Raberg laid 100 dollars on McKinley against 30 dollars on Bryan by W G Gallagher. A fragment mentions Heparding contemplating resignation and a teenage correspondent in New York.
Captain W J Watson and wife Mrs Watson arrived from Manila with tales from the front. He describes the Cagayan fight as among the hottest he faced and notes brave acts by his troops. Watson, wounded twice, recalls G ur cannot green.
The New York report notes Joe Gans and Young Griffo will fight in a 25 round bout at Seaside Sporting Club on July 10, promising a top livelier battle between two leading lightweights. Also mentions a possible resignation by Gans and Griffo’s cordial relations with Freedman.
Heading company M reports Captain Watson, wounded at Guiguinto with chest injury and later at Cuguyao with leg amputation, has largely recovered. Kansas friends start a drive to secure a peace for him in Washington. He learned of the China war only on reaching San Francisco, after peaceful passage through Chinese ports.
Mrs. Emirick, a young woman from near Garland, was brought to town after a brutal attack by her husband Nate Emrick. She sustained severe bruising from repeated blows, with doctors noting fest livid swelling and multiple marks on her face and body. County Attorney Sheppard and physicians examined her and prepared evidence for witnesses.
Henry Goldmar arrives to oversee rebuild of Atchison bridge. American Bridge Co of New York secures the contract with Carnegie of Pittsburgh to supply steel. construction to occur in Chicago. About sixty men to be employed Oct 1 to Mar 1, bridge cost 120,000 dollars. Old iron to become scrap. Work to avoid trade interference. New structure will be more than twice as strong.
Abilene reports George Rohrer from Galena recently arrived after a year in lead mining. He and Mr. Bs hold mineral leases on five acres at the Memphis Depot site. Rohrer states ten shafts ranging 44 to 180 feet show good ore. He plans a mill to process ore and expects dividends, yet will not name a price for his claim. A Wichita capitalist plans to improve the property. Wichita letter notes the Geudle Springs Property and its mineral spring prospects.
A historical medical note describes indigestion signs such as heaviness after meals, fullness in the head, acidity, nausea, heart headache, and gastric distress. It lists constipation, inward piles, gas, and sensations of choking or fluttering, with dizziness and faintness on sudden change in posture, plus fever and yellowing skin as possible accompanying issues.
Trade offer by Radway & Co at 55 Elm Street New York invites customers to receive three bold gifts by mail on receipt of one full price box. The promotion emphasizes asking buyers to be sure to get Radway's products.
Bath House and surrounding property have been sold to F. D. Taylor of Wichita. Taylor is reportedly able to invest heavily to enhance the property and promote it as a popular summer resort. There are claims that an electric railway will be built from Wichita to Geuda Springs to support the development.
Girard reports George Camblin killed during a hunting trip near McCune when an accidental gun discharge took his life. He belonged to Company D Twentieth Regiment and had married just a week earlier. Independence notes a second heat related accident, a new Independence Republican paper, and a Kansas University chemistry building progress with fall term completion expected.
Mayor Drew was struck yesterday afternoon while crossing near the police station by a boy on a bicycle. He suffered bruised right hand and arm but continued his duties after receiving bandaged care as police released the rider at the scene.
The city will not occupy the new city offices until September 1 while work continues. Most rooms will be ready by August 1, but full completion and council approval are required before moving in. Officials will stay in present quarters until the building is legally adopted and completed.
Reports from Santa Eten dated July 7 indicate the First Cavalry will be dispatched to the Philippines to relieve volunteer troops. Units stationed at Fort Myer Virginia and other squadrons are slated for deployment, with various regiments and battalions in the Philippines or slated for possible China service.
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