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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes describe scrofula and a garbled commentary on cures and repairs, with unreadable names and dates. The legible content hints at medical topics and personal observations but lacks coherent events or clear outcomes.
Fred Knowles reports after a New York conference with President Andrew Freedman that the Giants will be strengthened at every point if the league shrinks to eight clubs. Buck Ewing would manage New York, with money no object to land top hitters and solid infield and pitching depth. Players Grady and Gleason have contracts, while others like Geils, Seymour, Doheny, and Carrick are near signings as spring training nears.
A scrambled report centers on Comiskey's ultimatum linking a Chicago team to a police force option. The fragment hints at protests, bids, and a crowd reacting as officials weigh перен draft implications and public reaction amid a tense community scene.
New York reports ex champion declares any dog can be beaten by him or his rival dog Phil. He bets 5 000 on himself or the dog and scorns doubt about his claim. If another owner dares, he will prove the claim at once, denying recent reports of a defeat.
In heavy rain at Oakland, Rowell’s bay gelding Imperious by Morvella dam Helen Scraick won the California turf handicap, the Rich California Stake. It’s his second win of the Barns handicap, following prior victories with Latesumm Jo and Gulahed.
Cleveland franchise sold to new owners who will build a park. President Fan Jonson of the American League and Charles Somen and J. Kilforty signed Saturday official deals. Existing owners retain some control as talks with the National League proceed and opening timelines are discussed.
The Western Football league, formed by Nebraska University, Missouri, and Kansas, has dissolved after threats of disruption. Nebraska intends to reduce league involvement, and games will be played as contact between universities with pennants awarded. The move ends the league but not the football series among the three schools.
May seek Ball Ground as Freedman and Wagner consult baseball people in Louisville. Andrew Ima from New York baseball cad and Earl Wagner of the Washington firm are in Louisville with talks. Local baseball men expect a visit may lead to American league interest. discussions touch on possible moves involving Chicago and Cincinnati interests.
New York highlighted by Mareno J Z Parest and Dalhount Cragin with veteran players in a tense indoor lawn tennis session. The tournament of the National Hora Indoor Lawn Championship concluded after a series of matches played Saturday, producing a decisive winner amid strong competition.
Manager William J. Shellstine sent the usual documents to every member of last year's term. The team will leave Philadelphia for Charlotte, North Carolina, on Monday, March 13, to begin spring training for the coming season.
Washington prepares for a reconvened joint meeting of the National League and American Association of Professional Baseball at Finch Avenue. The call lists a slate of executives and players including Young and Gleason with plans for contracts and roster decisions ahead of spring training in Washington.
The report notes pitcher Sammy Leaver agreed to sign with the Pirates after securing a higher salary, lifting a cloud over his contract for the upcoming season. Chesbrough and Tous no brlen, Santry to Fight McGovern, are mentioned, with Santry set to meet McGovern before the Broadway Athletic Club in New York on April 34 for the world title purse. Jack Huot heads to Chicago for weigh-in as Santry and Root prepare for May 8 London bout also tied to Derby night.
A seven story Bowery lodging house at 48 Bowery burned Sunday morning killing six residents and injuring three. Victims include Charles Buttie John Clark Stephen Carney and Martin Gallagher among others. bodies found on the fifth and sixth floors. The blaze caused about $2000 in damage. the house was operated by Domlinics Milano as a cheap rooming house.
President McKinley rose late after a banquet, attended a morning service at Pine Avenue Presbyterian with his brother Abner and Secretary Cortelyou. A crowd gathered on the avenue to greet them with cheers as he left the church and later rode with a hotel proprietor. Mrs McKinley received callers at the hotel in the afternoon, including Levi Morton and the Morton sisters, General Anson Stokes, and U S District Attorney Gurnett.
Victoria British Columbia March Leong Kay Ting, a leading Chinese reformer tied to Kang Youwei, seeks to topple the empress and found a celestial empire. Brother Leone Kay Chew, in Hong Kong, travels north with revolutionary aims. He claims a twenty six year old poseur was sent by the empress to kill Kang Yu Wei, but he remains confident. The British government reportedly provided him bodyguards.
London contractor arrives to supervise Tehuantepec road docks project in New York. M P Penreon reports the Cunard liner Libanka and workers from Lonmin will oversee the Tehuantepec toll road docks. The plan aims to connect ships to rail, with docks completed in two years.
Official notices indicate that Santos will be permitted access to the port wharves after naval inspection and disinfection. The new farm regulations aimed to ease delays and reduce costs for lighterage and related cargo movements amid tightened sanitary measures.
H H Brookes of Amarillo Texas to edit and own the revived Atchison Champion starting March 12 He plans to expose public immorals while pursuing higher circulation and higher prices The paper will feature contributors like John J Ingalls Mary B Lease and Jerry Simpson and will cover Atchison St Joseph Kansas City and other areas
Beattie elected a full slate of women officials including Mayor Elizina Totten and Councilwomen Margaret Sheldon Lulu Smith Elvira Watkins Lotte Kittin and Mary Be Seblelign. The reform era brings cleaner streets repaired sidewalks enforced laws and efficient governance boosting local economy. Sheldon touts politics as cure for rheumatism, noting her shift from idle wealth to public service.
In McPherson the Women’s Christian Temperance Union offers a reward of 80 for information leading to the arrest of anyone selling liquor. The case involves local authorities and legal actions with attorneys Jobson and Galie noted in relation to enforcement efforts.
In Montgomery County farmers sell cavalry mules and horses to support England. Shipping shipments are delayed by rain and impassable roads, with several carloads expected to depart this week. Officials coordinate supplies for the Engilish government.
In Paola and Miami County readers raise funds for a soldier in need as children organize a memorial tablet project. Communities rally with donations and local groups support the effort to honor service and sacrifice.
The county plans a memorial tablet for soldiers who served in the American war. Funds reached $0.312, donated largely by county schoolchildren. Four names will be engraved including Dallas Soo Alonzo Hicketts.
McPherson officers sent to Illinois after a liquor dealer involved in a raid. Cheelberg located in Illinois. Sheriff Seltzki joined the arrest. Prohibitory law violations noted with pursuit and detention following a raid conducted weeks earlier. Also mentions local family reunion plans and rural free delivery route expansion in Kansas.
Lawrence March 1900 A Kansas University graduate who studied at Harvard this year has won a $150 next year scholarship. Mr Jewett popular at KU, managed the baseball team, and was a Phi Delta Theta member. Home in Olathe Kan. Leavenworth Death Harry Kegermeier 42 died Sunday of pneumonia at his Oak Street home. funeral at 2 pm Tuesday. Wellington March 5 A youth, 22, held for forgery in Milan. awaiting sheriff from Douglas County Illinois. Winfield J P Haden died Saturday of pneumonia. estate valued at 1 million with bequests to wife and two sons.
In Abilene on March 5 Colavel Ba Little and Mayor Halleck were appointed by the council to receive the body of a soldier from Company L to be returned from the Philippines. Ceremonies will be held when the remains arrive.
Alexander I. Jones files with the attorney general a petition for mandamus to force the sanitary fund to ensure proper flow into the drainage canal. He demands 961.00 cubic feet per minute and argues that less than 200.0 cubic feet is reaching the channel, alleging obstructions and health concerns from the channel’s current flow.
Engineer George Herron of the fast train No 4 on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line kept his post after a westbound extra freight collided shortly after midnight near Ragsey Ta. He sustained internal injuries but survived. Fireman John Ward jumped free with lighter injuries. Ten others were badly injured and several passengers suffered minor wounds as the two engines were demolished and many cars damaged.
An early 20th century style advertisement touts B B B as a cure for blood disorders including titer issues, cancer, skin eruptions, and fatigue. It promises permanent results after removing toxins and claims a free trial bottle and confidential medical advice. It lists Kansas Avenue Topeka and Atlanta addresses for product distribution and urges readers to describe their trouble for free advice.
The Cleveland branch of the Council of Jewish Women held its annual meeting at the Temple, with about 100 delegates present and Mrs. Hannah G. Solomon of Chicago presiding. A general board session followed, discussing important affairs behind closed doors.
Fragments indicate a weathered local notice style with garbled names and dates. The readable bits mention March 5 and vague references to bills or officials, suggesting a political or legal notice amid muddled OCR.
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