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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1900
Page
2
Poorly legible notice lists excursion rates to Colorado with dates in July and August. Mentions places like Pueblo and San Francisco and names such as Comey and Kate in unclear context.
Advertises Great Rock Island Route low fares to Denver with direct service to Colorado Springs and Manitou. Mentions Hound Trip price 2.00 extra and return by October 31 1903. Includes garbled text and agent signatures John Arbastian and others from Topeka and Chicago.
A 3:00 p m departure from Topeka bound for Chicago arrives 7:40 a m with connections for returning trains. KING, Agent. Also a sensational notice from Camack Ind about a miracle cure for consumption and throat and lung diseases via a New Discovery that promises dramatic weight gains and is offered as a guaranteed cure.
Ottaws and return fare listed at $1.59 via Santa Route. Tickets on sale Saturday with to allow ath inclusive. Trains depart 7:50 a m. Fare noted as $405.
Brooklyn’s Terry McGovern crushed Frank Erne in a night of fast, savage blows before 14,000 at Madison Square Garden. McGovern forced Erne to the ropes with rapid lefts and rights, then finished with a right to the head and a punch that sent Erne to one knee as the referee counted him out.
The match features Brookish Tey delivering a series of lefts and rights to Erne’s head and neck after a bloody start. Erne struggles to defend as Tey pressures, landing a heart stab and multiple blows. Referee stops the fight at two minutes eight seconds of round two, Erne unable to continue.
Tommy Ryan of Syracuse and Jack Root of Chicago agree to a verdict in their Tattersall's bout on July 24 in Chicago. The agreement changes the original no-decision clause, requiring a winner and loser, with an $800 wager at stake and officials to declare the outcome after the fight.
New York July 17 Batting averages have collapsed in the last two weeks with many games featuring shutouts and low scores. M'Graw leads with 40 percent, Wegner and La Jolte tied near the top, Beckwith and Jacob among the leaders, while Demund sits mid-pack. Pitching notes show Heit and Scar with stronger outings, and the Philadelphia and Brooklyn teams slipping in the standings as the season tightens.
Mollie Sloan sister of jockey Tod Sloan, billed for July 24-3 attractions at Kokomo Indiana Red Men Wabash Valley Powwow. Known as Blanche LaClare, she is a famed variety actress and acrobat. Tod Sloan learned of his sister on stage and offered a $15,000 home to quit showbiz, which she declined saying her calling is honorable.
Chicago July 17 Tommy White veteran featherweight and noted left ankle injury from the New York bout with Terry McGovern is permanent. The August 1 ten round match with Decil Gardner at Bat Masterson's club in Denver is postponed indefinitely. White spent three days bed bound after the McGovern fight then traveled home hoping the swelling would subside but it worsened. Doctors diagnosed a severe rupture of the external lateral ligament, ending his boxing career.
St Louis July 17 Johnny McUiraw tops the batting chart for the season, a figure many Watnuts of Inte are rising toward. Hetdrick, Donlin and Wallace also show strong marks, with Keister, McGann and Criger just below. Burkett nears his century.
Kidney trouble preys upon the mind and body, causing bedwetting and scalded flesh from improper urination. The ad promotes Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer & Co as a remedy, noting it helps both sexes. It urges readers to request a sample and pamphlet, citing testimonials. Also reports on sports and notable deaths with brief notices and race announcements.
London July 17 About 20 000 people attended the World Christian Endeavor convention at Alexandria palace grounds with meetings in the theater concert hall and free markets Speakers included Rev C M Sheldon Topeka Kan Rev George Lorimer Boston and Patther F Clark founder of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor He spoke on Commercial Problems outlining his views on business conduct.
The Prudential Investment Co to FR. K. Wallace for 1200 dollars covers lot 46. .nely 14-10-15. W. W. Gray and wife transfer to N. P. Pome roy for 1 dollar, lots 249 and 3 Vail avenue in Dr. Martins Place addition. The Vermont Savings Investment Co to G. H. Henderson for 50 dollars, lots 269-271 and S. Arter avenue in J. W. Morris addition. W. Fourht to W. W. Gray for 1 dollar, jate 240-91 and 9 Wall avenue in Dr. Martin Place addition.
Claims of a new pile remedy offering cures without surgery. Advertises Paso Pile Ointment with a money back guarantee if no relief, promising six day results in ordinary cases and twelve in severe ones. Requires 60 cents postage for mail order and mentions Veiga and Saga Parts Medicine Co as manufacturers.
In Kansas City Kansas Judge Fischer overruled a motion to quash indictments against street contractors charged with violating the eight hour law. The ruling holds the statute valid and the contractors must face trial for enforcing longer than the legal workday on public projects. If guilty, others may adopt the eight hour standard. contractors warn of higher bids. The case centers on public works in Kansas City, Kansas, affecting about 609 workers and labor enforcement led by State Labor Commissioner Lee Johnson.
Ed Knight and Tom Lacy of Galena were arrested in Pittsburg on suspicion of stealing 110 mining desks from Galena mines along with brasses engine fittings and valves. The case highlights how mining plant shutdowns and collapsing ore prices have emboldened thefts targeting costly equipment.
The O14 Settler's picnic will be held at Riverside Park in Halstead on August 9, as in past years. A Halstead citizens meeting chaired by P. O'Drian and with R. P. Wilson as secretary approved the event, noting this is the twelfth annual gathering in Harvey County.
Letters from Herington report the Cape Nome expedition under M P Herington is progressing well. Robert Telfer, who left a year ago in poverty, returned this week with money, enabling his wife and children to live comfortably on their farm.
An exhausted note details a girl fleeing her Alden Kansas family after her father William Tosh sent funds to visit relatives in a Kansas home. She traveled by Santa Fe train to Nickerton, staying in a hotel before continuing her journey with officials arranging passage toward Emperit.
Clifton Park and Galena report another death at the Goodeye mining plant. July 17, miner Clitton Fark was crushed when a dirt slab collapsed, breaking his neck and killing him instantly. The mine has claimed several lives this season. Park, a local worker, left behind parents in Garrison.
Wichita dispatch notes a Mrs. Ryan vanished two weeks prior after planning a visit to Titnois. Her husband Thomas Ryan, of Anson Kan, traced her movements to Wichita where she bought a ticket at the Santa Fe depot before vanishing again. Separate item: Coffeyville to begin free mail delivery October 1 with additional clerks and carriers. civil service exam set for August 25 in Washington.
Mrs H V Garr living seven miles west of Independence was thrown under a harvester when a team bolt caused the horses to run away. She was riding one of five horses attached to the machine and was cut in several places. Garr, a wealthy farmer, helped in harvest due to scarce labor. In Norton, a heavy rain ended drought, saving about seventy five percent of the corn and promising a better crop after threshing.
Larned July 17 Stephen Booth long time resident was found dead in his bed when his wife went to wake him for breakfast. Heart disease is suspected as the cause. His nephew Captain Henry Booth died in the same manner about two years ago.
Clay Center Kansas July 17 Fine 3 inch rain here Sunday night. Corn is badly damaged and will not make one fifth of a crop in Clay county. Grass will grow and forage seeds will now save what seemed last week a calamity.
Several members of the Sixteenth Illinois infantry now living in Kansas plan a reunion at Hutchinson in September during the state G A R encampment week. One day will be set aside as Prentis Memorial day to honor the late Noble Prentis. Any veteran of the Sixteenth who sees this is asked to send his name and address and those of others to the Saturday Bee Hutchinson Kansas.
A 23 year old woman with no funds was found stranded in a box car at Hutchinson on July 17. Local authorities assist as she recovers, details forthcoming.
A compilation of local notices including Neosho County farm items, a labor strike at Languayville, a suicide in Galena, a fatal train incident in Richland, and a lengthy list of Kansas county fairs for 1900 with secretary details and September dates. The report notes workers moving to new shifts, a widow with children, and multiple county agricultural societies with locations and secretaries.
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