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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1900

Page

2

Akron Giant Fitz Rival Feud Looms in Fight Hopes

In New York on June 4, betting favors Fitz as the Akron giant Rubin-Dublin clash looms. Pundits hinge odds on Rubin’s cleverness learned from Corbett while Wilder contenders buzz about a potential title shot against Fitz if he wins. Betting runs high as fans debate who will prevail and whether Dublin can upset the favorite.

New York Sporting Men Pillarmowns Gus Rubin Rublin Curett Akron Jilly Madden Corbett W. A. Brady Rukia Hablin Fitz Jafries Naime Ruhiin Te Sav Jin Corbett Wien Wick Jeffries Stet Chicago Libert Twit Billy Maddes Thublin

Derby candidates and a South American kitten stunt

A discussion about a Derby hopeful named Pupil and a possible Derby colt lies alongside a tale from New York about Tom O’Rourke and a tiny South American kitten gifted to him. The kitten, named Joe Wale cot, claws at O’Rourke’s chin as plans for a potential mascot orbit the sports scene and talk of future matches and wrestling partners lingers.

New York Tom Rourke South America Tom Princeton O Rourke May

Choynski and Maher Near 25 Round Bout Match

New York reports a likely 25 round bout between Choynski and Maher at Broadway Athletic Club. Maher urged promoter Mike Padden to arrange the fight promptly. Padden wired Choynaki with strong inducements and Choynaki is expected to accept.

New York Joe Choynaki Peter Maher Broadway Maher Matcheraker Mike Padden Choynaki Padden Choynakl Feht Maher

Erne Again Seeks Fight With McGovern at 125

New York June 4 Frankie Erne, world right weight champion, signals readiness to fight Terry McGovern at 125 pounds in the ring. McGovern replies he has no rush to meet rival champions and will take up challenges only in rotation, even naming Erne as among those he would face later.

York Frank Erne Terry McGouverp Welsh I Erne Chan Nenxloba Terry McGovern Challongs Bick Saetremerstas Syraclee Bet Ryan Hootie Tom Shupkey Sailor's Sheypatiend Tay Marty Matthews Tina Bein Branite Aicin Connally Matthews Mes Con Rally Fleetwood Bik Isipta Ture

Washburn Defeats Husked Indians In Season Opener

Washburn beat the Husked Indians by 12 to a score not fully readable, with Gramsey pitching and strong at bat shown by several players. The lineup lists Hackett at catcher and Dijaette among others as Washburn’s key contributors in the home opener on their grounds, and notes ongoing season expectations and past year context.

Washburn Indians Washburn Gramsey Gathering Inn Ealer Maine Seound Satur Hackett Mieon Center Ate Dijaette Csnissry Lobethe

Ethelburt Dominates Graysend Peckal Race

In the Gravesend peckal mace Ethelburt easily defeated John Ierucd, ridden by Dasiny MAlier, finishing the mile and 4 quarter in strong time. Bet th um 1 marked the field as the winner’s fiercest rival, with a tense stretch run as the crowd watched.

Werry Melmont Ethelburt Jown Ierucd Uw Beegan Im

Princeton missing athlete spurs campus inquiry

Princeton students pursue clues to the disappearance of Hutchinson a famed third baseman and versatile athlete as Tiger baseball and football teams travel to New Haven for a game, sparking campus agitation and questions about his whereabouts.

Princton Princeon Hutchinemst Princeton Durer Tale Butens

Hutchinson Delays Return After Elmira Meet Incident

High ex Captain Hillebrand testified Hutchinson had not been in practice for several days after the track and field meet at Elmira. Hutchinson obtained leave from Captain Crogan to visit funds in Elmira and promised to rejoin Princeton teammates, but he did not appear and no word has been received.

Hutchinson Highex Hillebrand Elmira Keeton Cornell Crogan Princeton

Garry Hermann Colt Sale Leads to Major Bet Across Circuits

The report notes Garry Hermann sold to Charles Head Smith for $20,000 after advice from Pat Dunne with Fighters connections. Local boxing items mention training updates, upcoming bouts, and a Seaside Sporting Club event, with Terry McGovern aiming for a quick win and Connally facing Matthews in a tough test.

American League Baseball Scores and Miscellaneous Notes

American League action highlights include surprising third games, mixed pitching performances, and notable errors. Detroit, Minneapolis, and Chicago see varied outcomes with injuries and strong hitting affecting results. Also referenced are Milwaukee, Cleveland, and Boston in scattered recaps, plus a brief note on a college baseball score and Grove’s malaria treatment claim.

Santa Fe Tickets On Sale For Denver and Pueblo Return

Tickets go on sale June 1 for the Denver to Colorado Springs to Pueblo round trip with stopovers at common points. Fare listed as 24 dollars.

Kansas Nebraska Denver Colorado Springs Pasblo Ogden Salt Lake A_ Lewi Ponrox Pueblo Santa Fe Colorado Common

Puret es mua and relabie cure for headaches and stomach disorders

The text describes a pharmaceutical claim for a remedy claimed to cure headaches and a range of liver related disorders. It appears as a damaged OCR draft referencing SRADWAY CO and a New York location, with unclear product details and branding.

Renee Sradway & CO Ein St. New York

Kansas Labor Trouble Ends in Murder and Flight

In Atchison county a man named W D Ranier killed two men during a labor dispute then fled toward Missouri before being captured. The shooting occurred after a party of laborers and beer was consumed near the grove. The coroner will hold an inquest. Sheriff Kittmjured reports Ranier was hurt but captured in Missouri.

Fewtinal Will Gauss Inlianamglte Thanasierinos Dad Atchison Ranier James Burdgett Carl T. Quihout Hurdeett Stleseph Rainer Hushville

Commencement Week Events At Emporia College

Emporia June 4 commencement events begin Sunday with a sermon by Dr W A Birksnd and an evening address by A Irwin of Hutebinaim to the Christian association. Hood Deake dinner follows, with the subject The Success of the Negro as an American Citizen. Trustees meet forenoon Tuesday. exercises continue through the week with a 9 o clock SOMMKenOMMTENt schedule and an annual reception at President Milley’s home. Graduates listed include Stanuel Mt Anderson A Tarrett H FE Bravkon Charles A Cave Sadie Van Aken Anna D Ewing J H Gordon B F Raes W Et Leslie Alice Marshall Ads L Thomas.

Preaident Charies A. Cave Sadie van Aken Anna D. Ewing J. HT. Gordon B.F. Raises W. Et Lesiie Alice Marshall Ads L. Thomas

Miners Seek Higher Pay At State Conference

The state convention of coal miners from Cherokee Crawford Otago and Leavenworth counties closed after three days in Weir City. They proposed a 30 percent wage advance on the mining rate and a twenty cent per day rise for day work based on a ten hour day, plus a manager’s wage increase in certain counties. The group urged a revision of mining laws and formed a conference committee to meet operators at Pittboro to discuss the schedule set to take effect September 1.

Weir City Cherokee Crawford Otaee Leavenworth Cue Pittboro

Sterling Man Refuses Deed as Bride Presses Claim

A Sterling resident married to Miss Anna Ryan after his first wife’s death faces a demand for a deed to his Main Street property. He buys a Hyde Park home as a compromise after the dispute. His son James Wilder Jr. reports the father was threatened in Hyde Park and urged to leave the new wife, but the elder man ordered his son to depart.

Sterling Main Street Anna Ryan Hyde Park Chicago James. Wilder, Jr Ster- Mine Fivde Park

Eureka Raises 7526 for Local Gas Prospect

Eureka residents, led by a committee, raised 7526 in seven hours for a gas prospect. Subscriptions ranged from 25 to 250, with donations from the rich Yemeni of Greenwood County and Eureka traders. Excitement grows as plans for gas work begin once crew and equipment arrive after big gas finds 20 miles east at Toronto.

Eureka Greenwood County Loring Toronto Here

Harvest Hand Shortage Strains Kansas Farms

General Superintendent Harding reports harvest hand shortages as derma for harvest hands worsens. Farmers offering low wages struggle to attract workers. A 500 hand call arrives from Pratt County, with many workers traveling from eastern Kansas and Missouri seeking work.

Harding Kamkox Pratt County

Immense Harvest Nears in Kansas Wheat Belt

Wichita reports the grain crop across Ledewirke Sunstied Renn and Bayias ranges will total over 10,900,000 bushels this week. Light rainfall and leaf damage noted. projections show yields may reach forty-two bushels per acre in favorable areas amid cool weather, with overall grain quality expected to be good despite weather challenges.

Wichita Renn Bayias Erin

Gasoline Explosion Claims Woman in Mankato Fire

Mrs. Fleming Carter died from burns after a gasoline explosion at her daughter’s home in Mankato on Saturday. Her clothing ignited as she fled the fire, and she endured hours of pain before passing away.

Fleming Carter Mankato Muntryse Mra Fleming Carter

Stella Conaway wins piano contest at Liberty College

Miss Stella Conaway daughter of Dr and Mrs Conaway of Cottonwood Falls wins the piano contest at Liberty College Missouri Friday night. Ten contests. Also mentions pensions grants for Kansans and local notices.

Stella Conaway Cottonwood Palla Liberty College Cottonwood Falls Conaway Liberty Conway

McPherson Water Plant Bid Void After Court Order

The McPherson city Water and Electric Light plant was sold Saturday by Special Master J F Sherman under a United States district court order. The sole bid for 208 bonds or shares came from John W Ashmen Lingston Cushing and Charles E Gibson of Boston. Mayor Spliman announced the advertised franchise was null and void before bidding proceeded.

Record of Congress fifty-sixth in six months work

Washington June 4 The record of the first design of the fifty sixth congress is now practically closed and surveys show it has been a busy term. It has addressed territorial possessions Hawaii Porto Rico and government forms while reforms to finance metals currency and banks are noted. The anti trust bill and the Nicaragua Kansas canal bill are advancing toward Senate action as congress reconvenes.

Washington Spain Tere Philippines Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Treasury Nicaragua Kansas Farms House Amd. Ls Senate Fort Snott Congress Webb Missouri Pacific Lines Kansas New England Lindsay and Cattery Chan Aber Agulnet Porto Reverus Eland Deland Aaurcom Howell Petate United States House of Representatives United Spooner Carron Bet Charles Netey Senate Hi

Debates Over Porto Rico and Philippines Dominate Congress

The senate and house debated Puerto Rico and the Philippines amid moves to establish civil government and extend governance, while treaties with Britain and Germany shaped tri party arrangements. The session saw party lines fray, with notable votes on revenue duties and the broader imperial policy.

Credits and measures stir House debates amid pension and land bills

Fragmented translation notes pushers and bills from the House map sweeping changes to pensions widows and disability rules while land and wildlife measures advance. Military and census items, navy appropriations, and protections for historic ships and public lands are discussed amid broader governance.

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