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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary report mentions Br. Thom O'Tose burial by dawn and a disputed insurance case. Text references fear, charges, and an attorney D F Campbell, with unclear connections to Mexico and other names.
Chicago June 1 A tumultuous Derby season centers on Lieutenant Gibson and Highland Lad as likely winners in the Washington Park race on June 21. The field includes strong eastern and western entries with the Latonia Derby winner influencing odds. Gibson’s form is debated, but many believe Highland Lad can challenge for the major prize if conditions suit.
In New York on June 13 two light heavyweight prospects, Terry and White, fought a rough bout amid a blackout at the club. Both were able to resume after the outage as the opening rounds saw White land on Terry while Terry answered with body blows and a strong right. The bell rang with White trailing and the arena lights failing again.
In a chaotic bout at Whe was floorst Rath Atne, Terry fought hard as his opponent struggled to rise. A hard-hitting exchange ended with Terry counted down and ten counted before he could stand. The crowd cheered as Terry was declared the winner amid loud celebration.
Chicago boxing card June 13 featured George Pixot and Benny Yanger as the Tipton Slasher bout ended in a draw after a hard four round, with Dixon and Yanger trading blows and Yanger suffering a nose bleed. Semi final saw Billy Stitt beat Jack Jeffries by decision amid a crowded house of about 7,000.
The article extols Alvin Kraenzlein of the University of Pennsylvania as a remarkable athlete, noting vast records in running jumps and hurdles across indoor and outdoor events. It cites his dominance at intercollegiate meets, his total points record, and his dominance in multiple athletic branches with long limbs and a lean build.
Fragmentary OCR notes list intercollegiate and world record hurdles across 120 and 220 yard events, high jump, and related track feats. Mentions Montreal and Toronto championships, Princeton handicap meets, Boston AAA championships, New York spring games, with scattered times and locations.
June 12 New York race notes discuss Ethelbert carrying 12 pounds extra after his Gravesend victory, with Kinley Mack penalized three pounds. Kilmarnock also incurs eight pounds, while Ing and other runners like Jean Berard and Omar beck are listed as contenders. The piece forecasts Kinley Mack as a strong starter with several rivals likely to challenge.
Cleveland reports a long 18 round bout between Oscar Gardner and Billy Ryan at Boslaet Men's gym. Ryan edged ahead early but Gardner attacker broke through in the eleventh, delivering a decisive blow that ended the bout with Ryan knocked out.
Baseball stats show Hans Wagner atop slugging, with Jack Powell a few points behind. Robinson and Methaw hit well. Doyle tops bases pilferers while Beckey leads the Rede With 403. Umpire controversies and crowd attendance noted at prominent games including Boston and New York.
Arkansas City reporters recount a convoluted scheme where Alex Lehman, a peddler, bought a horse from BE A Piynt in Mulhall but was not paid. Lehman lured Ida Lane via a fortune teller, sought divorce in Perry, and fled with Lane and her 4 year old daughter to Arkansas City, with plans to elope after the husband’s arrest was avoided.
Salina June 13 A Saline county man believes he has located silver while digging a well in a ravine near Satdler Cap Washington township. A rock-bearing layer eleven feet down halted progress. Specimens sent to the state agricultural college for analysis prompted a cautious note that silver could confirm a rich find if the assay proves favorable. Holmberg contends there are indications of old excavations along the ravine Soldier Cap is a prominent local rise named for its resemblance to a soldier cap.
June 18 Lawrence Kaz reports the annual commencement at Haskett Institute with a baccalaureate sermon by the Reverend M Ramford of First Methodist Church. Commercial class day on June 19 at 8 pm and normal class day on June 19 at 8 pm precede commencement on June 20 at 10 am. Governor Stanley delivers the address to graduating normal, commercial, and kindergarten training bases.
A shingle from a red cedar tree in Washington with 454 rings is analyzed by scientists who estimate the tree was alive about 1200 years ago, well before Columbus's era. The finding is reported in the Newton Republican.
Voter rejection ends Independence effort to fund a city water system. The June election saw the bond measure fail by about 85 votes amid claims of prior forcible possession by eastern capitalists and disputed control of the waterworks.
Commencement exercises at the State Agricultural College opened Tuesday in Manhattan with examinations and an evening entertainment. The term saw 995 students in attendance and strong progress across departments. Diplomas will be awarded next Thursday as visitors arrive for the event.
A fragmentary report credits Major Montgomery with commanding a battalion of the Twenty-first Kansas United States Volunteers in 1495. Captains Emerick and Lt Porter are noted as havings earned commissions in the Tecular Arms, with Major Montgomery praised for successful leadership and continued service.
In Justice Dunn's courtroom on June 1 in Arkansas City, C Strang ban a swan broker and William Blake an attorney clashed, sparked by a recent judgment secured against Stratiehan. The altercation marks another in a string of violent incidents amid ongoing disputes.
Two Leavenworth jointists Murtis Cooney and Hermin Hesse were found guilty of selling liquor to veterans. An injunction had barred them from selling liquor to veterans but they continued. Semetrick Court fined $100 and sentenced to 10 days. The report notes local crime and a broader item from Independence and Garden City society notes.
A compiled local column records a widow’s loss and a large family, then lists pension awards for Kansans including originals for A Willard Baxter Springs and Geo Libbey Hutchinson with varied amounts, plus several renewal grants. Separate notes report a missing Duffner after a saloon incident, a June class of 1900 commencement at Olathe, and church construction plans for a new Catholic edifice. Wellington trade with England noted via H Hoecker of London.
Mary A. McGit, longtime publisher of the Oswego Independent, died Tuesday leaving the paper under her husband’s leadership. Lieutenant Fred Buchan, formerly of Kansas City and now commanding troops in Manila Leavenworth, is noted among officers associated with the obituary.
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