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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1900

Page

2

Fight at Coney Island June 26 in rough draw over purse

Sporting news reports a boxing card at Coney Island on June 26 with Kid McCoy manager disputes over payments. Partisan plans surface as Huckins and Sharkey are discussed for a bout with uncertain conditioning and gate split.

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Woes of Fitzsimmone Pugilist in Bergen Beach Feud

The June report details a New ita boxing figure Fitzsimmone accusing Bergen Beach residents of malice and spite fueling fan hostility. He claims ex residents and social circles are driving him from the area while a pet pigeon watchers controversy and health fines appear among scattered notes of the case.

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Cincinnati’s First Baseman Feuds and Wrecked Game Tale

A fragmentary report describes turmoil around a Cincinnati team clash, with rumors of poisoning and a derailed event at a Casino. It notes Washburn defeating the Red with rain and errors, a large crowd, and gate receipts funding ground improvements.

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Gritto and Gana Set Twenty-Five Round Light Weight Fight

July 3 at Coney Island to feature Gritto and Joe Gana in a 25 round light weight title bout. Promoter Tenslie Athlete club scheduled the match. weigh in at 125 pounds. Training and training camp notes include Forbes' west side quarter boxing star Kifto Ly Gmining and manager Sam Tuckhorn arranging the bout.

Coney Island Chicago Sam ‘Tuckhorn Youle New York Tenslie Gritto Joe Gana Crick Gt Lin Phunds Kifto Ly Forbes’ West Side Quarters Pition Erne Jack O'Teten Harry Harris Decks Aghie Welshis McFadien New Yorke

Swede Anderson Defeats Tolandow for World Strongman Title

Arvid Anderson the Swede wins the world strongman championship at the Rand Central Palace in New York by defeating George Tolandow. The contest featured even lifts with dumbbells and many apparatus events. Anderson earns the title by scoring five to Tolandow's four after a disputed bell lift.

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Ottawa Chautauqua Opens July With Noted Lecturers

Ottawa Kansas June 1 The twenty second annual Ottawa Chautauqua opens July 9 and runs to July 20 with a full program. Lecturers include S H Dolliver Champ Clark and Dr Newell Dwight Hillis. Educational and temperance days fill the schedule, with lectures on Ruskin and historical topics and moving panoramic views by Brandt.

Ottawa Kas Ottawe Chautauqua Assembly Atl Pris Coal Assembly Folly Mondaly Women's Club Dolliver Champ Clark Tach Newell Dwight Hillis Brabkiyn Plsmouth John Ruskin Socrates Abraham Lincoln John J. Brandt Brandt R. G. Hooke Cipcin— Noth Edcate Robert Stuart Mar-Arthur SED New York Sony North Pan A.A. Wriebt Boston Gauty Pantone Milleters Beene Throgs William Co Daweun Oho Fia Aubo Doote Annie Hobbs-Wooderek Helen FP. Barnes Bramley Ranges

Cleveland Tops Stoppage? Varies with Turbulent Tilt

In a rough yesterday game the Cleveland squad fought for four innings as the visiting team held an edge. Hart performed well for Cleveland while Patton’s late rally failed to salvage the day for the home side. Milwaukee tagged a late burst and the final score reflected a close contest with notable batting from Tickes.

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Chicago Western League clash yields mixed results

Chicago dominates the Western League action with a 11 10 scoreline over Palemo while Des Moines and Pueblo posts solid showings. Independence and Cherryvale engage in a high scoring tilt at the far grounds drawing a large crowd, Valle and Dur show strong offense for home teams, while the Omaha and Sioux City districts report mixed results alongside Kansas City and Cleveland in the National League slate.

Independence Cherryvale Iui Cherryvale Teats Mt Hame Lindley Riney Himmel Harrison

Dewey Abandons Race and Democratic State Convention

Columbus June 1 The Democratic state convention gears up to elect delegates and alternates to Kansas City, nominate electors, and pick candidates for state offices. McLean plans Europe trip, no Dewey push expected, Bryan targeted for presidential endorsement, notable delegates named from Columbus, Springfield, Canton, Ottawa, Toledo, and more.

John RK. McLean Kansas City Columbus Ben Urpher Tim John R. MrLeas Cincinnati Enquirer Ohi McLean Sall Europe Dewey Bom Indorse Bryan Col James Kilbourne Mclean Thomas Springfield John ©. Welty Canton Charles N. Haskell Ottawa George W. Hull Toledo A. W. Patrick Tuscarawas Horate L. Chapman Jackson John J. Lewis Frank M. Merritt Delaware Herman Groesbeck Cincinpatt

Disappeared Teacher Reappears and Regains Strength

Kunsee City June 11 Eleta Fry a Junction City schoolteacher who vanished June 4 was found June 7 in Jar Hain Waxie and is rapidly convalescing under Dr iWaxhes care. Pry plans to return home in Junction City if strong enough. A lighthearted note quotes Cayenne about bulldogs and sympathy for dogs’ looks.

Kunsee City Oriss Eleta Fry Junction Chy Aes Jar- Hain Waxie iWaxhes Sesterday Miex Pry Junction City

Rights of a Colored Man on Trial in Court Kansas

A colored man faces trial in a Kansas court, with proceedings focused on civil rights and legal standards. Deafening courtroom dynamics and social context underscore the case as a test of local justice and equal protection.

JURY COLOR BAR QUESTION RAISED IN KANSAS TRIAL

Lawyer Townsend challenges the jury as unconstitutional arguing that Kansas should include colored taxpayers on juries. In Leavenworth County, thousands of colored residents are eligible, yet none served this term. Judge overrules. trial proceeds with a white jury. defense offers to prove a colored juror was selected. The issue mirrors a Texas murder case appealed to the US Supreme Court.

Teavenworth Karsas Robert Jackson Chickering Mall Jackson W. B. Townsend Leavenworth County Pabel Civis Townsend Texas Carter Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Tower Court Kansas

Penitentiary Twine To Face Dealers In Kansas Market

Satna June 11 a Jarnes color clerk of the Kansas penitentiary arranged to bring the penitentiary twine plant output to market in direct competition with the district twine. The penitentiary directors previously sold direct to farmers, blocking dealers and aiding the trust product. Barnes says farmers can buy direct after Monday, with large discounts on bulk orders. He cites a Kansas saving of at least 290000 by price reduction and notes a Kansas price of 12 cents vs 20 cents in Kingfisher. Penitentiary twine to sell at ten and a half cents, aiming to force a belt-wide drop in trust twine. The plan will extend across the Wheat belt.

Satna A. Jarnes Colot Kansas Penitentiary Wheat Belt

Watson Loses a Leg in Manila War Injury

Private letter from Manila relays that Captain William J. Watson of the Portieth infantry had his left leg amputated after a wound in action. Watson was a Pittsburg resident before the war and enlisted at age 24. The report comes from one of Funston’s men based in the Philippines.

Pittsburg Kan Manila William J. Watson Portieth Infantry Walesa

Soldier a Lt to Captain after Caloocan Battle

A lieutenant in Company D Twentieth Kianchs was promoted to captain after Caloocan. He was shot through the lungs at Gulginto and invalided home. Married last November, he returned to Mantle as a captain in the Wortieth. His last wound came in engagement in the southern theatre.

Caloocan Gulginto Wortieth

Parents Gave Too Soon. Elder Man Sues for Home Deed Return

Indenenedenre June 13. William Pyert a 72 year old sues three children in district court to recover the old homestead and other property valued at 5000 dollars which he and his wife deeded to their children about three years ago promising them a home. The mother died last year and the father asks the court to return his property.

Indenenedenre William Pyert Chideen

Long Courtship Ends in Kansas City Wedding

In Fort Scott on June 11, J B McClure of Mount Morris Pennsylvania wed Miss Mellin Green of Kansas City after a twenty year courtship. McClure, once engaged to Green’s sister, left Redfield area decades ago and rose to wealth while serving as a local principal. The couple plans to spend summer at their home in Pennsylvania.

Kansas City Fort Scott J. B. MecClure Mount Morris Mise Mellin Green Pennsylvania McClure Miss Green Redfield

Ottawa Relatives Seek Philippine Soldier Barnett

Ottawa June 1 Mrs Rachas Rapp of this city is greatly concerned over the absence of news concerning the Syheredbaul of her nephew WH Barnett late of the Twentieth regulars now in the Philippines. He enlisted with the Twelfth and served there, sent word he was coming home, sailed on a vessel that brought General Os, but no word has reached his relatives. A letter from headquarters later noted Sennett died May 23, but his remains' disposition is unknown.

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Smoke Klauer's Gold Bug Opera House Plans

The item notes proposed stories for an opera house and outlines that the bush ing will be tasted in the town style with seating for 1,000. It mentions construction and capacity needs for the venue as part of local cultural development.

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