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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
2
New York July 23 boxers McGovern Ruhlin Fitzsimmons Ryan Gans McCoy and Erne are in heavy training as negotiations and fights loom. Promoters eye McGovern vs Erne and McCoy in coming weeks while Corbett remains sidelined and Jeffries may face a return bout if fitness permits.
John I Sullivan, once holder of a $10,000 diamond studded championship belt, appears in New York court to regain the emblem. He claims the belt was placed over a bar as an attraction while managing the Dante Saloon on Broadway and related altercations with Thomas Alles, president of Dante Inferno Amusement Co.
Allen admitted Delt but claimed Sullivan owed him for overdrawing his account. John J. said the belt was a gift of the people in the United States and valued at $20,000 would not buy an interest in it. He aims to exhibit it on Forty-second Street. The first of the case was adjourned.
Terry McGovern plans a year on the road as he stars in a new play The Bowery After Dark written for him by Theodore Kremer He will play a Tel hero and aims to raise his stage earnings while not elevating acting but awaiting a rise from the play’s success If successful he will devote more time to theater and acting challenges loom in boxing terms Dixon Sullivan and Leon Burbeck are listed for upcoming bouts in New York with announced weights and dates
New York July 23 Rublin defeated Sharkey with Corbett guiding the winner’s moves. Sharkey credits Corbett’s counsel and vows revenge if Corbett meets McCoy. He plans to be in Meroy's arena to coach the Kid to beat Corbett.
New York July 23 The bantam championship fight will be at Greenwood Athletic club August 4 with Danny Lanherty of Philadelphia facing Tommy Pelta of Brooklyn Dougherty, the current champion Felts losing a bid to face Dougherty after beating Hurst. Weight listed at 103 pounds. Detroit headlines and league war add to a volatile week as teams chase the pennant amid wet weather and shifting standings across the American League.
National League clubs maintain early positions after a quiet week. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh push for second and third as the Quakers slip to second. The Pirates struggle away from home with losses in Boston and Pittsburgh, while Griffin struggles against solid hitting from ex-champs. Brookline’s hopes fade as the season stalls with the Buccaneers’ improved form offering a glimmer of progress.
The readable text suggests Boston struggles against St Louis with Panes and Haney in the mix. It mentions a lack of encouragement from a change in managers and hints at a difficult match or season outlook despite some equipment.
A rough Sunday game drew a large crowd at Exposition Park as Chicago faced a mixed Minnesota Detroit tilt. Chicago compile a lead before a late surge by Detroit and Milwaukee effectively closed the contest, with standout hits and wild moments shaping the score and crowd reaction.
A dramatic game unfolded as the Saints met Sioux City in St Joseph yesterday with tight pitching and key hits. Hoosier Hermans and Keenan delivered strong plays, while Josey’s timely hit sparked a fourth inning rally that carried the visitors to a close contest.
Beloit July 23 The Beloit Call a prominent Populist organ in the Sixth district is sold by the Parks to Seward A Jones longtime business manager the price 17300 cash. The paper will continue as a Populist organ. Rumors surround Parks future plans including a possible daily Journal post or farming and stock ventures in Mitchell county and Colorado mining. Jones is described as a skilled printer and journalist taking full charge of the plant.
Fort Scott Kansas July 24 the city plans to reduce the area of the city proper and all additions by almost one half at the next council meeting. The move aims at natural equalization by dropping old boom additions from 1885 84. Excluding two-fifths of the present area will remove about 20 residents and reduce city taxes by about 45 dollars. The engineer favors throwing out sixteen additions to avoid street and bridge upkeep, and the attorney was authorized to draft the ordinance.
El Dorado Kansas July 23 Miss Jesale Morrison was taken to the Wichita jail for safe keeping by court order. Thousands gathered at the Wichita jail and depot to glimpse her but were disappointed. The defense seeks habeas corpus while state attorneys move to quash. Judge Randall took the motion under advisement as defense vows to push for bond.
McPherson county farmer Olson, who rents his south of Marquette farm for fourteen hundred dollars a year, plans to move to Connecticut to send his son to Yale. He notes only one crop failure in twenty one years due to floods and claims annual receipts between four and seven thousand dollars. His land is among the Smoky valley’s best, with minimal weeds and diligent cultivation.
Atchison Kansas July 23 Alexander Acheson secured a verdict for $2,008 for injuries from falling in an open coal hole. The judgment remains unpaid as the council cites that the 20 mills levy funds are almost exhausted to pay interest on bonded indebtedness. Acheson's attorneys seek mandamus to raise the levy, arguing bond refunds and city class changes altered debt status from second to first class.
Clyde Kansas plans the second annual watermelon carnival on August 39 and 31. About 300 acres of watermelons feed Clyde tributaries, with growers including D. Eake Turner Bros George 31 Hudson Elmer Dawson W. H. Denton A- J. Smith Frevove & Cram David. The town promises a greater event this year with strong local support.
Clyde and nearby towns drill 200 Yaices under Mrs Addie 5 Van Demark wife of W Van Demark as conductor. She is an expert with year long Boston People’s Singing class. Carnival features include three bands parade racing speaking and many amusements across two days.
Sam Dum, a Beloit citizen and veteran, has secured two carloads of Beloit residents for the G A R reunion encampment in Chicago. They will depart August 26 and ride in chair cars along the Union Pacific and Chicago and Alton routes, arriving in Chicago on the morning of the 27th. Beloit will send two detachments.
North central and northwest Kansas delegates gather at Lincoln park near Cawker City for Epworth assembly from July 2 to August 5. Notable events include National Day on temperance August 1 and educational day August 3 with speakers such as J J Dol liver and J W Gleed. J C Postlethwaite of Jewell City presides. Missouri Pacific offers special rates and train stops at the park.
A Nortonville schoolteacher Louie Conkey sues George Goddard for breach of promise. The trial at Topeka concluded Saturday night with Goddard valued at $75,000, aged 39, married two years. Conkey is 45 and a schoolteacher. The engagement was alleged to be orally known. In Clay Center the People’s party county contract committee met.
A county political report notes the conservative view remains hopeful and the secretary has advised several Populist shifts. August 15 is set for the county convention where a complete fusion of forces is expected.
July 22 a Chicago philanthropist Dr D K Pearson donated 25 6 to Bethany College with a condition that 26 00 more be raised by June 2 1it. The college celebrates a second decade and fundraising proceeds are planned with local citizen support. A separate item notes a charter for a wholesale business in Salina backed by Chicago capital with named investors. A McPherson incident reports a race around a mail station with tensions and threats, culminating in warnings to leave the country.
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