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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
9
Racing notes discuss heavy track conditions after rains at Chicago. Gibson favored in the American Derby with Sam Phillips and Advance Guard among top betting contenders. James, Lieut. Gibson, and other rivals prepare for the big race as bookmakers quote varied odds and trainers push preparation.
A collage of racing news from Philadelphia and New York with rider Michael aiming for world marks, Eddie Gardner defeating McCoskey in Chicago, Caney Island racing plans in June, and a Detroit sale of R. B. Lee pacing gelding for $3,500 plus $1,000 contingent. Also notes a July blue ribbon meet in Sadana.
Fischer Doheny of the Giants is in New York as the team wraps a visit there. An umpire on a ground ball to Doyle caused a pass by the ball, and Cy Young suffered an injured rib during the play.
Garfield park hosts the Old Settlers association annual picnic on Friday June 29 1900. Members and friends are urged to attend with baskets for dinner the meeting starts at 10 o clock led by Vice President Mrs W H Weymouth.
Fares include Denver to Colorado Springs Pueblo and return at 24 dollars with stopovers allowed at common Colorado points. Chicago round trip 14 dollars via Santa Fe with tickets on sale June 25 26 27 and good for return through July.
In El Dorado on a Friday night Miss Jesse Morrison cut and slashed Mrs Olin Castle, severing her windpipe in a scorching act of jealousy. Castle, a bride of only days, lay dying as Morrison then tried to harm herself. Neighbors rushed in, finding Morrison and Castle amid a bloody scene. Castle’s fate is grim, Morrison reportedly demanded a letter before surrendering to authorities.
Anthony Kansas June 23 Harper county likely has the best wheat crop in Kansas with only 95 550 acres of wheat but an average yield higher than any other county. F D Coburn of agriculture reports condition at 211 percent, highest in the state. George Holbower, a prominent citizen, is worth 20 000 and owns 5 000 in government bonds 25 000 total. Holbower recalls moving from Illinois fifteen years ago and building a substantial farm with 860 acres, 176 acres in wheat yielding 25 to 30 bushels an acre, 175 in corn and 220 in oats. He feeds 1-3 carloads of cattle each winter and has paid off all debts. He notes crops are the biggest in fifteen years and that prairie country suits him. The wheat crop that Holbower grows has yielded 12 years in succession without fertilizer, expecting 25 bushels per acre from the cut.
In Coffeyville district court Joseph Un capher of Coffeyville was awarded damages after an October 1803 gas explosion destroyed two brick houses, killed a blacksmith named Jus Carter and injured another. The case cites negligence by the Coffeyville Gas Co and related pending suits by Maxwell and Burns.
General Metcalf and many men of the Twentieth will attend the event in Lawrence. Jane ee ronan will lead a large attendance of members of the organization at the gathering.
Captain Ades Clarke of Lawrence organizes a Rough Riders reunion on July 14. The special train from Ocean City attaches at the Governor Roosevelt car to meet at Sidaboene, with travel via Santa Fe from Kansas City to Ottawa via Garnettola Chanute Independence and Winth. Clarke aims to collect addresses of all former regiment members.
Kansas growers from Kansas City to Topeka plan to market 1200 carloads of potatoes as indictions point to improved crop prices. Despite low profits, farmers expect favorable returns amid northward shortages and floods in the south. Early shipments to begin in cat lots before next week.
Discrepant census figures show Emporia with a population of 8 724 down from 10 000 ten years earlier. Last year’s estimates indicate 5 78 percent household growth. Ward by ward counts list Henry with 2 270 in the first ward and Griffith Baxter 1 334 in the third, noting an average sixteen days of work per person.
Emporia, June 23. Jease Green and his mandolin club will perform daily at the Iron Springs pavilion in Manitou, Colorado. Members Arthur Gledhill, Jobs Hassebroeck, Ben Patterson, McConnell, and Webb Long depart at intervals for the season, with plans to return for the Emporia street fair in September.
Mankato man Morgan Halston, a well known life insurance solicitor, was found dead in his bed on Friday. He had been melancholy and distressed by unemployment and financial embarrassment, leaving a wife and several small children in destitute circumstances.
Jesse Spring, recently convicted of arty shooting, escaped from officers while being transported to the county jail. He leaped from a car window as the train traveled about twenty miles per hour and vanished before discovery. He faces additional embezzlement charges in soon proceedings.
Lawrence Kan June 23 The Kansas University Athletic association met and discussed next year’s football. The resignation of Mr Morlton as manager was accepted and George L Davis was chosen to fill the position.
A favorable offer to coach the team has been extended to Johnny Outland, a former popular varsity player now with Pennsylvania. Several last year players vow to return, new aspirants will try for spots, and manager Davitt has dates nearly set. A season trip to Colorado is planned with later visits to Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa, with training tables starting at school opening.
Independence leads with 5 235 residents as Montgomery county totals 28 949, up 727 from last year. The county seat Independence holds the largest town title, followed by Cherryvale and Coffeyville, with Se ndence showing notable gains of 1 126 and Cherryvale 485.
In Atchison the contract for coal boring work has been let to the Sullivan Machinery Company. The award follows bids and guards the project timeline and costs for the local mining operation.
Joseph Laxer, 77, a resident of the State Exchange Bank, died suddenly in Jetmore Friday while Baker, on business, returned to the railroad station to catch a train home. The death followed neuralgia of the heart. burial was held last night. In Salina a separate note reports Durand Kasper planning a $100,000 venture with local stockholders and a building slated for fall trade if approved by the city.
The notice extols the Seiesteen Express and through trains from Grand Island to Northwest Nebraska, Black Hills, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Puget Sound, with routes via Billings and Lincoln. It highlights travel times to the Upper Northwest and Puget Sound, available coach, chair car, tourist sleeper, dining car service, standard sleepers, and connections to California excursions. Names J C Bramhall, W B Warble, and Howard Elliott are listed with offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, and St. Joseph.
Special excursion on the Rock Island Route to Colorado departs June 2. One fare plus 3.00 for round trip. Tickets sold June 1 at Santa Fe offices. Passengers may return via Colorado route with approved connections.
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