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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1900

Page

2

Sharkey vs Rubin Fight Ends in Dramatic Knockout at Sea Side

At Coney Island Sea Side Athletic Club the boxing match between Tom Sharkey and Gus Rubin ended in a dramatic knockout in the later rounds. Rubin controlled most of the bout with sharp punching and movement while Sharkey pressed hard, but Rubin finally floored Sharkey and kept him there as the bell rang for rounds nine and ten.

Sea Side Athletic Club Coney Island Rublin God Rubin Sharkey Orley Buare Tom Oibourke Fwekselliver Jimny Tuckley George Otxen Euler Ruferee Johnnie Wille Fevet Tom Gus Fubtin Seth Randall Rourke Pom Beth Wen Katie Tom Saale Sharker Chun Janu

Boxers Clash as Tom and Gus End in Rough Fashion in Ring

The report details a brutal boxing bout between Tom and Gus with repeated body and head blows, knockdowns, and a chaotic end as Rubin wins by referee stoppage. Postfight interviews show mixed reactions. Jeffries’ potential challenge is discussed, with Sharkey deeming himself ready for a title bout.

Robison Must Cough Up Over OConner Trade

Bernard J. Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg club argues with Frank De Haas Robison of St Louis over the Jack OConner purchase. He says a St Louis man should pay a dollar for the claim and comments on threats and temperatures in Wohisen's vicinity amid the dispute.

Robison Dreyfuss St Louie Man O'Conner Pittsburg Bernard J. Dreyfuss Pittsburg Club Himerif Frank de Hans Robison St. Louis Jack O'Conner Ah Iittie Wohisen St Louis T Gove O'Comser St. Lois Frank de Haas Robison

O Connor Linked to Sale of Stolen Correspondence

The report describes O Connor connected to a private sale of Mr Rowland's correspondence, with references to a $1000 base and a sale at Pittsburgh. O'Connor allegedly would receive half the purchase price, and he was told by Ashmun that $690 was his share.

Rowlam Amare Secs Lenin Ray Pittsbore Clu O'Connor Ashmnon

Gardner and Santry Set for Kansas City Fight Friday

In Kansas City a July 6 fight is teased between Oscar Gardner and Eddie Santry at the convention week, with the bout expected after the convention closes. The article also notes Sloan purchasing F. Charfon’s automobile for about 11 000, to be used in London before America.

Kansas City Kunsse City Oscar Gardner Eddie Santry Ten Poursis Sloan Paris Ted" Sloan F. Char- Fon Auteaobile London America

Kansas City Struggles With Treasury Shortfall And Tax Debacle

Kansas news reports the city facing a depleted treasury and unpaid bills after a single marshal’s resignation. Occupation and dog taxes stand as the sole income, with about 100 dollars expected from occupancy tax if collected. Epperly collected 1510 but kept only 10 as his salary and quit, leaving no one to enforce taxes or pay debts, sparking council disputes over funds and refunds.

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Bank president doubles as rancher in Kansas

Burrton June 27 John W Shive head of the Burrton State Bank runs a large Harvey county ranch five miles from Burrton with thousands of cattle and horses He connects bank and home by private telephone and handles bank affairs from the ranch cashier calls 16 to 20 times daily with only rare need for his presence He rose from almost nothing to substantial wealth through farming and landholding, becoming one of Harvey county’s largest landowners and a self made success despite broader farming failures in Kansas.

Harvey County Burrton John W. Shive Hurrton State Bank Shive Kansas Bank of Bhive iSansas

Cloud County Harvests Largest Wheat Crop Yet

Concordia Kansas June 27 Cloud county has just harvested the largest wheat crop within its borders. Dry weather and ripened grain yield an estimated 6 to 40 bushels per acre for a total of at least 150000 bushels. Oats are equally ready for harvest.

Concordia Kan Cloud Han Claud

Want Swensson to Stay in Lindsborg Call

About 1000 residents from Lindsborg and nearby areas gathered at the Auditorio to urge Dr Swensson to stay rather than accept a call to Rock Lal. The show of local support reflected the strong desire of central Kangux people to keep the doctor in the community.

Lindsborg Kan Central Kangux Swenson Lindsbore Auditoriust

Nervous Prostration and Health Amid Wealth Focus

The piece warns that nervous prostration and insomnia threaten permanent invalidism or institutional care. It blames the modern rush for money and wealth, arguing health is sacrificed and material pursuits render life valueless. It asserts restful diet and simple routines can restore health, despite unavoidable strains.

Ottawa Missionary Marriage In China Unites Sherman and Greerson

Miss Jenny Sherman of Ottawa becomes Mrs Robert Greerson in a June wedding at Wenchow China. Sherman, daughter of W A Sherman, has lectured widely for foreign missions and spent years in India. Greerson, a Scotland native now serving in China, met Sherman while both were on missionary duty. They plan to continue joint missionary work in China barring unforeseen events.

Jenny Sherman Ottawa Robert Greerson Kan Wenchow China Miss Sherman W. A. Sherman Sharman Wat

Belleville Votes Bonds for Water Plant Purchase

Belleville Kansas on June 27 voted bonds totaling 324000 to buy the water plant from Belleville Waterworks company. The move funds municipal ownership and secures water service for residents.

Belleville Kan Belleville Waterworks Company

Drain Lake Tanko to Help Public Health در

County Attorney Callahan ordered Cherryvale Water Company and the Santa Fe Railroad to drain Lake Tanko due to public health risk. City lacks fire protection. council buys engine, buckets, extinguishers. Nearby developments include Bean Lake opening, a European tour by Prof. Duskin, and a Wichita overdose arrest.

Independence Callahan Cherryvale Water Company Cherryvale Santa Fe Railroad Tanko Dram Creek

Baseball Notes on 1900s Teams and Players

Fragmented notes discuss Capain Ty as Chicago and Deacon Phillippe in a series, Pittsburgh and Detroit struggles, and Phillies trades. Mentions Garvin, Katoll, Jack, Wilmot, Werden, and Crona. Highlights include baserunning blunders, pitching and batting praise, pay disputes, and team morale in a rough, gossip-like recap.

Garvin Detroits Detroit Journal Jack Katoll Chicago Gery Wenlen Minneapolis Uipocgh Wilmot Werden Teany Phillies Crona Bae Phils Delpha Douglass Colepins Seager

Burlington Route Announces Daily Through Train Ex

The Burlington-Northern Pacific Express offers a daily through train from Grafid Island to Northwest Nebraska and the Upper Northwest via Billings Montana and Lincoln. It features through coaches, chair cars, tourist sleepers, dining car service, and standard sleepers. Key routes include Missouri River to Puget Sound in 61 hours and to Omaha St Paul Minneapolis. Weekly California excursions and connections to Denver Utah Pacific Coast and Southwest Montana. Conducted by Bramball TPLA and J W Wakeley Gen Passenger Agent.

Burlington-Northern Pacific Express Grafid Island Nebraska Black Hills Wyoming Montana Washington Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Portlets Oregon Aillings Northwest Missouri River Rumber Kansas City St Joseph Denver Colorado Utah Pacifi Coast Souwest Lincoln Billings California Omaha St Paul Mineapolla Bramball TPLA

Memphis Route Past Train Incomplete City Schedule

A fragmented OCR item describes the Southeastern Limited train from Kansas City with stops including Birmingham and New Orleans. It mentions a 4:30 p.m. time, fares around 45 dollars, a buffet car, and specific personnel names, but the text is garbled and partial.

Memphis Southeastern Limited Kansas City Aatix Steees Birmingham Chattensaga Bisarairie Gro New Orleans West Sonville Fig McUtning Pelnee al P Scott Tamer Sprikgheld

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