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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1900

Page

2

Ideal Climate Attracts Visitors To Utah Resorts

Diary of Father Silvestre Velez da Bevalante notes Utah climate as azure and balmy near Great Salt Lake. Union Pacific offers round trip fares from Missouri River to Salt Lake City with dates in June to August and return by October 31, 1900. For details, contact F. A. Lewis or J. C. Purros.

Uteh Silvestre Velez da Bevalante Great Salt Lake Utah Galt Lake Tale Union Pacific Gooden Salt Lake City Missouri River F. A. Lewis J. C O. Purros

McCoy and Corbett Set For Madison Square Garden Bout

James J Corbett and Charles McCoy have been matched for a twenty five round fight at Madison Square Garden in the last week of August under the Twentieth Century Club. The match sparked exchanges and a telegram from McCoy offering $2500 to meet Corbett on his terms before September 1. Corbett demanded sixty percent of gross receipts.

New York James J. Corbett Charles Id) McCoy Madison Square Garden Garden Arena MacFadden- O'Brien Corbett McCoy Jim Kid Gartoom Jeffries Twentieth Century Club

Merford Seeks Closer Terms for Winner-Take-All Bout

The article details Merford's displeasure with implied conditions for a winner-take-all boxing match involving McPadden, O'Brien, and a color challenger. Hertford will be ringside, with potential negotiations aimed at ending the dispute while Gans and Terry’s earlier training quarrel is cited as a lesson. Rumors say Terry swore off boxing the colored lightweight.

Merford Jana Te Wor Ribld Terry Hertford McPadden O'Brien Fleht Gans Terry Somt Brooklyn Gina Terry Wasail

Hanlon's Success How the Brooklyn Manager Gets

Brooklyn manager Hanlon directs workouts with the team at home with all players required to attend. Morning practice focuses on motion and hitting, with Hanlon offering tips to improve batters. Kennedy and Jones receive targeted instructions as the session ends with a notable near-miss and a confident finish.

Brooklyn Olper Fe Avinien Uy ii Hanlon Jonas Joneule Kennedy Saul Mahan Jones Apeaklie Shaw Ned Till Sones

O'Brien Retains Fight Despite Severe Injury in Twelfth Round

In the twelfth round O'Brien absorbed heavy lefts and rights over the heart and was nearly forced to quit. He was advised to give up at his corner but continued, shaking hands with Pedden. A physician later found the seventh and eighth ribs on his left side broken. About 5900 spectators witnessed the bout, with many expecting McGovern to triumph.

Puck O’brien Pedden O'Brien Alde Erne- McGovern McGovern

Yale duo Hackett and Allen claim eastern tennis doubles title

H H Hackett and J W Allen of Yale defeated Whitman and Wright to win the eastern tennis doubles championship. The match featured close sets with Hackett and Allen building early leads, facing late rallies, and sealing the final set after taking a decisive 4-1 start and never falling behind.

EL & Hackett J. W. Allen Whitman Wright Brookline Mass H. H. Hackett Yale Whiten Yule Ihe Evel Rally Mat Hackett Allen Misu Aurdin Jane Hackett Alien

Governor Endorses Live Stock Commission Stance

Report states Governor’s position on the state Live Stock Sanitary Commission is backed by cattlemen. Campbell, chairman, reportedly supports reducing commission to a single official to oversee the entire cattle business. Supporters argue consolidation would ease state administration while opponents voice concerns over oversight.

Campbell Abunlia Garcobelt Cosiintason Werner Hie Colorito

Drought in Connecticut and Kansas Farmers

Drought reports from Connecticut show a dry, rainless summer with parched roots and affected crops. Meanwhile Topeka resident Teresa Bane, formerly of 119 Central Avenue, Topeka, is noted in local notices. Farmers anticipate reduced hay and feed supplies as milking is impacted and rain relief is sought.

Connecticut Guert Otis Kansas Teresa Bane Central Avenue Topeka

Breidenthal In Demand At Political Speaking Circuit

Breidenthal’s return from his first speech at Chetopa sparks further demand for appearances. A fresh schedule shows an upcoming talk at the Caage FLUBLY Populist convention and a planned statewide speaking tour, with the governor candidate seeking wider exposure as the campaign rolls on.

John W. Rerivensha Caage Uwe Breidenthal Chetopa

Piles Cure Promises Quick Relief Without Knife

Advertises Paro Phe Ointment as a painless pile treatment claiming cures in fourteen days at most. Offers instant itching relief with a money back guarantee if no cure. Requires postage for ordering and mentions other products by the same manufacturers.

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Santa Fe Returns Tickets On Sale August Twenty Four

Colorado travelers may purchase $19.00 fares to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo with return via the Santa Fe. Tickets on sale August 24 with a good returning October and liberal stopover privileges. An infant cholera remedy testimonial is quoted mentioning recovery and satisfaction with Brew.

Colorado Kanesas City Colorado Springs Banta Fe Fouth Cara Topeka T. S. King Denver Pueblo Santa Fe Joe Ambertain

Travel notice hints at October stopover to Colorado Springs

Fragmentary OCR suggests a travel route involving Denver and Colorado Springs with references to tickets on sale and a return in October. Mentions a stopover at Liberal and a car tire factor but details are unclear and names are fragmented.

Coney A Great Horse

New York July 31 Coney the horse of the hour in the Barness world. His heat in 2 64 at Cleveland last week showed his speed though he faded at the finish. Keating, after bringing Anaconda Searchlight and Kintawah east, called Coney the fastest pacer of his age. Despite illness and early wreck, Coney rebuilt and won at Detroit and Cleveland, with notable heats 2 024 and 2 04.

New York Coney Cleveland Keating Anaconda Searchlight Kintawah Kiata John Keating Denver Speely Coney Tak Lown Detroit Chamber of Commerce Veen Eld Covey Windsor Aily Andrews Deteer McHenry Prince Alvert Parer Speci

McGovern to Face Joe Gane In Planned Bout

Baltimore July 31 Al Herford reads in today’s papers that Samins Harris has named conditions for a bout between McGovern and Joe Gane. He is willing to agree to the terms and hopes for a match before September.

Joe Gane Terry ‘McGovern Baltimore al Herford Samins Harris Condops McGovern

Dixon and Sullivan Set for Twenty Rounds at Coney Island

New York July 31 George Dixon meets Tommy Sullivan in a twenty round fight at Coney Island. Dixon may be making his last New York appearance before the Horton law deadline of September 1. Sullivan, a Brooklyn favorite, is known for a snappy start but tends to rush in during exchanges as the bout heats up. The match is billed as a 20 round contest.

New York Coney Island George Dixon Tommy Sullivan Brooklyn Dixon New Terry McGovern Patsy Sweeney Manchester Jim Maloney Ireland Sampson Athletic Club Sweeney Maloney Sullivan Cincinnat Petey Browningood Pacrolt Boston Tim Murnane Orth Loftus Helmell Will Chicago Somers Cleveland Hemphill London Ontario Dintmny Mane Alng Lujole Phillies Haa Mafia Sheck Kerwii Buffalo Bax Pittsburg Chicago News Tanke Mrooklyn Tim Hurst Brooklyn Sounds Fraser Phew Stricoot Claokanatl Chicago Record Jim Hart Eafn Childs Delpnia Hostun Laws Brooklys Kesler Dahlen Chcagi Childe Cinvine Inti van Pantee Setbach Gleason Philadeis Mes

McFadden Defeats Tack O'Brien In Madison Square Bout

George McFadden, lightweight of local note, delivered a severe beating to Tack O'Brien formerly of Halifax and now residing here. The 26 round bout lasted 17 rounds of fighting as O'Brien, overwhelmed by McFadden's power, signaled surrender at the start of the thirteenth round. O'Brien showed early skill, but McFadden’s strength dominance grew clearer as the fight progressed, leaving O'Brien in distress by the tenth.

Madison Square George McPadden O'brien Halifax N. 5 Twentieth Century Club Madison Square Garden Mratt McFadden O’brien

Two Big Middle Distance Races Highlight This Week

Boston reports Jimmy Michael’s cold postponed a race with Johnnie Nelson at Charles River Park to Tuesday evening. The two stars are also slated to meet Thursday at Bridgeport, as Nelson aims to beat Michael twice to secure the season championship.

Boston Jimmy Michael Johnnie Nelson Charles River Park Michael Nelson Bridgeport

National League game turns on late Boston fielding errors

In an eleven inning National League contest Boston and Cincinnati battled through a tense extra frame. Errors by Boston proved costly after tight play through nine innings, with key miscues aiding Cincinnati’s scoring and altering the outcome. Attendance figures and inning by inning scoring are noted, alongside scattered batters and pitcher matchups from both clubs.

Boston Cincinnati

Whitneys Kilmarne in July Saratoga trial speeds for Brighton Cup

The report notes Kilmarne at Saratoga under William C Whitney preparing for next Saturday’s Brighton Cup. A 2 1 4 mile trial time of 3 55 44 is cited as faster than the record, with trainer George Odem and a dozen others present. Also mentioned are boxing results and various baseball personnel moves and opinions on players.

State Board of Charities on Tour of Inspection

State Board of Charities members are in the city on a monthly inspection tour visiting state institutions. Treasurer G W Ranaval, Secretary Edwin Boxer, and Joan Hanan Democrat member travel to Topeka next week to tour the reform school and asylum.

State Board of Charities G. W. Ranaval Edwin Boxer Joan Hanan Topeks Reform School Asylum

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