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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
2
Sporting news outlines a ten round lightweight bout scheduled for July 16 at Madison Square Garden. Both fighters weigh in at 128 pounds with conditions limiting the bout to ten rounds and specific weight rules discussed for the match.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a protest event with Tim Jeries and Sam Humble, references to a court case, votes, and a crowd at an arena. Mentions of illness or injury and possible legal actions are noted without clear details. The passage is garbled and requires sources for coherent summary.
Fragmentary OCR line suggests an old time medicine ad. Mentions Dr Holtin Kidney Tablets and MONMIN Kidney Tablets by MOSTLY CHEMICAL CO. Appears as a garbled product pitch from 2 Madden Lane, with stray words and misprints.
St Louis June 26 Mike Donlin pitcher for the St Louis team was struck with a knife by a youth after ribald remarks in a Washington Street saloon. Donlin and Gus Rarlin and another player left the tavern then the youth drew a knife, slashed Donlin’s face, and he collapsed on the sidewalk. He was taken to the city hospital in a serious condition and awaits treatment.
The article praises a strong cadre of American athletes who will compete in London and Paris events. It highlights eight world record holders and American champions, led by Alvin C. Kraenzlein, noted as a premier hurdler and broad jumper.
Chicago catcher Ryan Donahue threatens retirement if captain Anson or Tom Burns labels him a disruptor. Donahue and Burns exchange accusations over team harmony amid trading rumors, with both sides denying public statements and arguing over who caused the disagreement within the Chicago club.
Betrett Michigan June 26 President Jimny Burns returned from Chicago after a conference with President Johnson. He then traveled to Indianapolis where he met the president and spoke, saying he faced discrimination claims and urged Johnson to consider the matter.
Paris cable reports ex lightweight known as the "Kid" arrested after assaulting a French woman at the United States consulate. The suspect, from Baginaw Michigan, sought return to Saginaw to avoid temptation, while Conan General Gowdy urged police action.
Boston pitcher Pettinger has been farmed out to Worcester as Boston opts to loan him to Montreal. Manager Dooley recovers from injury. Boston must rely on Hush Dutty as an infield substitute. Ted Lewis sidelined by a stone bruise. Bil Clarke nursing a lame side. Various game scores and standings across St Louis Detroit Minneapolis Denver and Omaha scenes.
Eddie Sage age nine was found in Wichita ending a two year mystery. He had been abducted by a man who forced him to beg across states including Nebraska and Colorado, collecting more than $500 in Denver and $13 at Topeka. His parents spent years and money chasing false leads until the boy revealed the tale to police.
Leavenworth June 24 another effort will shortly be made to obtain a re wearing of the Carter case. The plan is to try to bring Carter before a civil court on a Writ of habeas corpus and then have the case tried upon its merits. Carter was recently visited by a wealthy uncle from New York and the two held a long conference together. Before leaving the uncle stated to the warden that he would soon return accompanied by two of the best attorneys in New York.
Winfield colored residents prepare for Emancipation Day events on August 4 at Island Park with races games and a ball game at the fair grounds. A basket dinner at the park will feature a steamboat ride and all locals are urged to bring a well filled basket.
A wagon loaded with beer kegs terrified at the Trion Pacific depot this morning and ran away toward Ninth street and Elm. Virsi Smith narrowly escaped injury stepping between horses and the wagon tongue. The wagon tipped over on the corner, throwing beer and kegs into the street.
Word reached Fort Scott that Howard Bazansen, a local graduate who enlisted in the army, died from a mule kick in the Philippines. While driving a mule team, a kick fractured a rib and part of a bone pierced his heart. He was taken to the hospital with the fatal wound.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce of Buffalo NY as having treated over half a million women with women’s diseases for thirty years. It claims a 98 percent cure rate and invites any sick woman to write for confidential, free medical guidance sealed in envelopes.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription makes weak women strong and sick women well, using bold claims about vitality and gendered health benefits. The copy markets tonic tonics and health regimens as a cure-all for female ailments.
In Hanover Jake Baker shot his brother Pete Haker at Pete's home after a picnic visit. The brothers, both married sisters with families, ran a refreshment stand earlier. After a quarrel at a restaurant Burt? Baker fired twice, killing Pete. he surrendered to authorities. An inquest in Washington, Kansas, ruled the killing self defense.
Independence June 24 Dabney a former Tyro merchant was arrested on arson charges for his store fire last spring. The insured building burned with large policy. Dabney and Wheeler were once arrested. Wheeler cleared, Dabney dismissed, now returned as a State’s witness implicating Dabney and John Schrock who is in Washington awaiting warrant.
Burlington June 26 press dispatches report Corporal Edward LaRue and Oliver G Woodford, both of Burlington, killed in an ambush in the Philippines on May 14. LaRue was son of W. J. Lanus, a clothing merchant, and Woodford was son of J. E. Woodford, secretary of the Coffee County Fair Association.
The widow of Jax Burtchett sues Zibold Haegus brewery for 14500 damages in district court alleging beer sold on Sunday June 2 led to a fatal quarrel in which Douglass Rencer shot Burtchett and Cal Oathout. Burtchett drank with a crowd that bought two kegs at the brewery. The killing followed and similar suits may follow.
Shields near Culver bought a quarter section for 200 dollars last year. He sowed 100 acres of grain and rented another shares, both planted in wheat. This year's yield will likely not cover the purchase price of the farm.
June 6 notices list pensions for former service members and widows across Leavenworth and nearby towns including Kansas and Montana. Entries show amounts from 4 to 12 dollars under original and special acts with June 1 to June 11 dates. incidents include an AOUW jubilee planned in Winfield on July 17. A fatal Well Camp accident near Troy on June 3 reports a man killed while retrieving a tool from an 15 inch bore, details of the rescue and failure.
Alfred J. Boyd of Leavenworth was killed when crushed by a Rock Island and Pacific freight train four miles east of Leavenworth. He was atop a freight car and likely slipped while transferring between cars. The incident occurred Monday, near the river across from the city limits.
The Union Pacific sets June 21 to July 10 for a one fare round trip from Kansas and Nebraska to Denver with $2.00 tickets. Timetables and fall information available from A. Laws, City Ticket Agent. Also notes a Lyric Institute founder’s movement and a train wreck near Wamego with injuries but no fatalities. other local notices include a Parsons elevator attachment and a parade event with farm wagons near Linwood.
The United States cruiser Albany, arriving June 14, will call again June 26 as work on her accelerates. Albany's officers say they would not be surprised if the cruiser proceeds from Gibraltar.
A pension agent was arrested in Tennessee on a June date for alleged improper conduct involving funds. The case centers on a state pension program and an official accused of misusing funds while serving in a fiduciary role.
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