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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1900

Page

2

McGovern Cash Receipts And Retirement Hint At End Of Career

New York reports receipts for the McGovern fight near 59 000 with 25 000 split between the pugilists McGovern receiving the larger share He tours Brighton Beach with Turkish after the bout and receives congratulations from Richard Croker McGovern plans to retire from boxing after the setback and says Erne may retain the title only if he returns to the ring He bears bruises and a plaster deeply visible on his injured face after the second round.

New York McGovern Brighton Beach Amon Bis Richard Croker Tex Wwe Kwenty Erne

Trotting Substantial Merchants Race At Lite Grome Pointe

A day of fast trotting featured Lady Geraldine battling through six heats to win the main event at Lite Grome Pointe. The gray mare broke late in the final stretch, but her rival battles left Geraldine securing first and Annie Burns taking a podium spot in the later heats as bets neared $100000. Colonel Teane Isott of Providence had owned Geraldine, with Ma Gees driving to deliver the vict0ry before a crowd of thousands. The card also included Lady Pipes winning the 24 pace and James RR taking the 2:20 pace.

Detroit Amy Ax Merchants’ and Manufactiurern Lite Grome Pointe Wile Atrigile Lady Geraldine Use Whiner Annie Burta Fleary 5 Ater Brat Byat Geraldine Colonel Teane 1Sott Providence Ma Geces Geers Battle Sign Axtvnl Turring Axtelio Hattie Sign Sccident Annie Burns Red Arthur Inirus'asa Clesely Mit Guers Burne Lady Pipes James RR

Michael and McFarland set for 22 mile pace battle at Manhattan Beach

New York July 12 One feature of the Afihast McFarland match on Saturday is the opposite racer types. Michael, short, muscular, weighs about 120 pounds and stands under six feet. McFarland is a long angular rider over six feet tall and around 100 pounds. They travel behind pace with surprising ease and both train hard for the showdown.

York Heigtt McFarland Harry Elkes San Pranciico

Shake Up the Giants With New York Changes

President Freedman plans MLB roster overhauls to modernize the New York nine. Several players are unable or unwilling to perform at peak level, and officials aim to recruit better talent while evaluating many teams and players seen across the scene.

New York Freedman Nine Dolne Eer Ca Exercine Peete Davis New Yorks Nanees

Caddies Strike At Cleveland Golf Club Sparks Arrests

About twenty young caddies at a Cleveland golf club struck for higher pay, protesting fifteen cents an hour. Police and club officials clashed as arrests followed, while tensions rose over the dispute.

Cleveland If Strcios Jewulanes Sriexcet Golf Club

Cleveland Club Trials and Summer Baseball Headlines

Fragmented report covers Cleveland club decisions and player trials. Mentions Del’s brother for Cleveland, Jack O’Brien and McFadden signed for Madison Square Garden bout, and Western League scores from Sioux City to Concordia with Washington’s loss.

Coulter Denies Joining Bryan Club and Attacks Stevenson

Ex Kansas G A R commander O H Coulter refutes claims he will join a Bryan and Stevenson veterans club in Topeka. He denounces the report as false, blasts Stevenson as cowardly for criticizing pension policy, and asserts action is needed to address perceived mismanagement in the bureau and G I A.

Bryan Club Bryan and Stevenson Topek Reputer O. H. Coulter Kansas G. A. F Tia Coulter Fourneil Stevenson Enion Sion Potley Bureau Giate A Congress

Wilson's Queer Tale Claims He Is Father Of Kingman Girl

Hutchinson July 19 habeas corpus case over Mabel Ford adopted daughter of Mrs Barbara Ford of Castleton township settled without full evidence. Edward Wilson testified of a life wandering from Montana to Arkansas and Reno County claiming he fathered Mabel Ford, stating Luella Clark was her mother and the child was taken to a Young family before adoption by Dr Ford. The Fords deny the claim and present sworn proof that Mabel was born in Kingman and later adopted by the Youngs before being given to the Fords. Mabel Young accepts the Youngs’ proof and knows her parentage, though records of her parents are lost.

Hutchinson Stuart Edward Wilson Mabel Ford Barbara Ford Castleton Township Wilson Mabel Mord Mord Fords Forda Raseus Montana Arkansas Yeir Washington Reno County Luella’ Clark Mabel Ward Kingman Tkmg

His Pocketbook Taken An Ohio Young Man Robbed

Calvin Enyart of Dayton and W McDonald of Burkettsville visited Independence seeking work. Enyart lost a red pocketbook containing $120 after paying for a week’s board at Heckman House. He suspects a light-fingered individual stole it during a walk. A second fragment notes Coffeyville tale of a ferry incident and a debouching stream between Muscogee and Coweta.

Ohio Independence Calvin Enyaart Dayton W McDonald Burkettsville Eayeart Heckman House

Eagle Attack On Boys Near River Farm

James and Grover Parker, 13 and 7, left a ferry and headed toward home through timber. A bald eagle swooped, striking Grover, then knocked James down twice. James fought back, delivering a browed blow that finally felled the bird.

James Grover Parker Janos Regon

Demented Woman Rides Into White Church on Horseback

A 45 year old woman named Emme Schwald rode an old gray horse into White Church Kansas on July 19 seeking her children. She appeared exhausted and hungry but was cared for by locals from White Church and Bethel while authorities consider relief.

White Church Kan Emme Schwald Axtell Wiite Bethel

Champ Clark Still Ill Prevents Ottawa Appointment

Ottawa Kan July 19 Congressman Champ Clark could not meet his postponed engagement here due to continued illness. He is expected to head home. Humorist Low J Beauchamp spoke in Mrs Clark’s place. Ottawa University beat Chau Tauqua 30 to 12 on campus with a large crowd watching.

Champ Clark Ottawa Kan Clark Low J. Beauchamp Chicago

Log Rolling in Fifth District at Concordia September 6

The annual log rolling event of the M. W. A. for the Fifth congressional district will be held in Concordia on September 6. Preparations are underway to accommodate 10,000 visitors with special trains at reduced rates. Governor Northcott of Illinois, Senator Talbott of Nebraska, and Ed Murphy of Leavenworth will deliver principal addresses. Every camp in the district will be represented, with five camps arranging to bring bands and a special train.

Fifth Congressional District Concordia Northcott Illinois Talbott Nebraska Ed Murphy Leavenworth

Cotton Mill Closes In Independence Politics and Plant Shutdowns

Independence July 1 a cotton mill has shut down leaving 60 workers unemployed. Manager Bolt said the shut down was due to large accumulation of cotton bars needing packing and shipping and the newness of the work. With the brick plant and the cotton mill closed nearly 160 people are out of work.

Independence Bolt

Preble and Pickle Wed in Cuba Kansas Home Ceremony

Edward Preble a Cuba State Bank bookkeeper married Helen Pickle at her mother's Richland hotel home in Cuba. The couple, aged 19 and 17, received gifts from friends and planned a honeymoon trip to Colorado.

Cuba Kan Edward Preble

James' Friend Sought In Clergyman Case

Police continue to probe the path of Rev. 7 H James who traveled from London five months ago with an Episcopal clergyman. Friends of James say they are seeking the clergyman who accompanied him aboard the voyage and are reviewing the man’s record as the investigation unfolds.

McPherson 7. H. James London England James Ocean

Pensions and local news items mix with flood struggles

The report lists Kansas pensions granted in July, naming recipients and amounts including Kenton Martin and John Peterson among others, plus a long string of widows and special act beneficiaries. It also covers flood rescues at Brown's Ford, cantaloupe shipments from Parsons to Boston, a farmers institute at Winfield, a farm accident near Lincoln, El Dorado school cornerstone, Kinsley flour mill and grain elevator, and a farm machinery injury in Concordia.

Kansans Washington Kenton H. Martin el Dorado Washington Harrison Iota Henry C. Sienker National Military Home Leavenworth John M Peterson Abilene Soarters Hoop Pittsbore Armers Wwnfield Winfield Farmers Institute

Ottawa and Return $1.59 via Santa Fe Route

Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly advertises round trip via Santa Fe Route for $1.59 with July travel dates and train departures at 7:20 am and 4:40 pm. The note promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery with a testimonial on a Mrs Rona J Stout and mentions trials and free bottles at local drug stores.

Mra Rona J. Stout Ind Mares Mar& Stuart Dr. King Ottawa Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly

Two youths face charges after concealed weapon arrest at depot

Noah Lanen Bort and another boy were charged with carrying concealed weapons at Union Pacific depot. Bort, a white boy en route to see his mother in Oklahoma, broke down before the judge pleading to give up carrying the pistol. He was released with instructions to take the first train home.

Noah Lanen Beture Coleen Birt Union Pacific Laden Oldahurma

MILLIONS IN DANGER From a California Forest Fire

Placerville California July 10 A great forest fire rages on lands of the American River Land and Lumber Company twelve miles northwest of the city The chute built by the company at the terminus of the railroad to ship logs in the south fort of the American river was destroyed long and burned the woods await a drive Cavalry under orders Clifton Arizona July 18 Orders to deploy six troops of the Ninth Cavalry colored garrisoned at Ports Grant Huachuca and San Darlos to protect settlers in Apache County The six companies will go to San Francisco by month end The Appetite of a Goat claims digestion drug advertising shows a tonic with medical sounding claims The piece contains garbled text and is not coherent

Placerville Cal American River Land and Lurber Company Tix Luga Americ Ae la Comiutetion Winth Cavalry Clifton Ariz Rwadle Cor Fonving Ninth Cavalry Grant Huachora San Darlos Arizona Fifth Cavalry Jefferman Harracks Onders San Francisco

Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Mothers and Worms

A historical notice praises Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for maternal ailments and worm-related issues. It claims to relieve poison accumulations and improve a woman's health during motherhood, suggesting the product removes these accumulations through its pills.

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