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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
2
A Paris dispatch reports harsh criticism of the world championship meet. American athletes faced disrupted schedules and perceived injustice as dates shifted to weekdays. The Twentieth Century Club in Madison Square Garden plans Ruhlin’s fight for July 15 underlines ongoing sport controversy.
Sioux es Iowa July 15 reports a tense Western League altercation between First Haxeman Hausen and Wilene after a game. Witnesses describe profane language and a clash that left Hausen suspended after medical treatment and five stitches. Hausen was later blacklisted by President Hickey pending final action.
Twenty two days will be the duration of this year's racing season at Saratoga with August 7 opening and August 25 closing. Conflicts with Brighton Beach and Sheepshead Bay reduce available entries while many top west coast horses are entered, including Anny Seca Fly by Night Bannockburn Bebeck Lady Robert Silveriule and Larkspur. Erne says weight disadvantages cost him the bout against McGovern and vows to stay in his class. McGovern modest about the victory and notes he can beat Erne again. A Madison Square Garden event is planned for August 10 as part of the evolving summer schedule.
In Detroit a baseball club sale notice emerged with Burns and Stallings quoted on discrimination claims. Arkansas City defeated Winfield 8 to 3 at Winfield Kansas on July 18, with a strong crowd present. The Arkansas City lineup included David Moore Winfield French Prentiss Johnson Hostetter.
A fragmented July era tale recounts Gus Rublin and early boxing clashes with Thom Thompson, detailing a match under promoter Werner print shop ties, crowd reactions, and trainer strategies. Baseball notes follow mentioning Scott, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago rivalry amid league chatter and player moves.
Wellington crowd returns from Cape Nome after an eight day stay. Getter says gold exists only in banks and saloons and the beach shows no trace. Prospector squads form around Shovel creek and Topcock as men plan to work claims near Nome and St Michael.
Preliminary hearing began for Miss Jensit Morrison awaited for murder of Mrs Olin Castio in El Dorado on July 18. Court crowded with out of town attendees as Morrison entered with brothers and counsel. State witnesses described fatal wounds and a bloodied scene at the Castle home with Mrs Castle found by Mrs Mobberly.
Deborah Roland, 24, of Fairmount, vanished from the Presbyterian parsonage after a visit. Searches across creeks and hills near Leavenworth found nothing. she wore a calico dress and shawl, was 5 feet 4 inches tall, about 120 pounds, with black hair and gray eyes. Mrs. Roland’s disappearance prompts ongoing inquiries and missing-person concerns.
Port Scott July 14 A neatly dressed young woman approached depot window and spoke with Mr Hollinger. He recognized her voice and learned she had lived in Wichita six years ago as Mrs McCamus. She said a shipwreck in the Chilean sea four years ago suddenly turned her hair white from fright.
An official announcement in New York on July 18 names Charles Zimmer of the Pittsburg club as president of the Protective Association of Professional Baseball Players. Hugh Jennings of Brooklyn is financial secretary and William F. Clarke of Boston treasurer. The group is described as on a firm basis despite reports of player disaffection, with Jennings stating all under contract to National league clubs have joined and paid initiation fees and dues.
Cleveland Ohio hosts a grand circuit trotting meeting next week at the Cleveland course with about $40,000 in purse. Twenty classes are filled led by 208 class stallions Croescens Charley Herr Tommy Britton and Grattan Boy in season debuts. In the 206 class pacing there are fourteen entries including fast performers. The event promises strong competition and a second-breaking meeting is planned.
Atchison Globe editor Ed Howe was presented a very costly watch by supporters including Jin Orr and B P Wagener in appreciation of his work for Atchison. The piece notes Howe's widespread respect and impact, contrasting with local critics who were silenced. Also mentions a $10,000 suit against Wellington for eye loss from a dangling wire and the funeral of Emporia's prominent citizen Charles Vernon Eskridge.
Citizens report unrest as about 300 furnacemen in La Lanyonville area walk out in sympathy with union action surrounding factory closures. Key officials warn plants near Lanyonville may shut as tensions rise, threatening La Seric town’s economy which relies on the works for employment and commerce.
Majorsroud and Uxgat led about 400 Utes toward Colorado, crossing into the Cheyenne reservation. Both tribes met with swift preparations as Cheyennes expected the movement, and Major Stour ordered the Utes to return home after a brief encounter and dancing. The method of prior communication remained unclear to onlookers.
The Ottawa branch held its annual meeting with Rev. Dr. Stephen A. Northrop of Kansas City reelected president for a third term. O. Nussbaum of Ottawa was chosen secretary to succeed John Z. Clark, bringing prior Chautauqua and ministry ties to the role. The day includes an educational program and a Champ Clark talk, with attendees staying at a local hotel after a delayed speech.
A muddled recollection of civic reform describes the city marshal and city attorney meeting over slot machine removals in Clay Center. A chain of local incidents from Topeka to Effingham and Bingham carry rumors of resignations, letters gone astray, and social uprisings as towns adjust to change amid sparse details.
An unclear report describes a person attempting self harm, collapsing, and needing responders to rescue and recover them. The fragment hints at a fatal outcome and mentions shame and a prescription.
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