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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
2
A damaged OCR recounts a sensational medical remedy claim promising cure for a blood poison seen as inherited. It alleges Drs cannot cure the disease and touts a single treatment said to reach deep violent cases, claiming permanent relief when other remedies fail.
Ex Prem dest and Mince Cleveland left Prinestor.
Rumors say champion Jeffries is not in peak form and may skip a planned bout with Jim Corbett at Coney Island on March 23. Training details and venue changes swirl as promoters seek a lively fight card featuring Joe Gans and Jack Johnson surrounding the Erne sparring report.
A rugged race report describes workouts and performances at Clinton Park and nearby tracks. Trainers and jockeys are highlighted as they test horses and gear amid soft footing, noting times, strides, and the ride dynamics.
Berkeley track team plans a May 5 contest with Yale in New Haven if conditions allow. Manager Deento received Yale’s telegram confirming the date, with travel from Berkeley set for April 23 and a tentative arrival on May 3. Further arrangements include possible matches with Penn and Yale to secure dates.
New York March 7 Tom Walcott refuses to aid Joe Walcote in tents for the bout with Mysterious Billy Smith. The dispute was settled as Walcott declared he will appear in better condition for Smith than ever before and will not engage in further negotiations in this vicinity until then.
Lawrence March coach Yost, who led Kansas University to recent success, has been accepted by Stanford University for next year. Former football manager F. Elijote reports a financial offer from Missouri and notes Stanford’s formal letter of invitation. Long negotiations and strong recommendations preceded the decision in Amos West Virginia.
Terreaau plans a practice schedule in Ft Traule Missouri with Wis St Doula ball team preparing for upcoming games. The piece lists players and mentions New Orleans horse racing results and boxing notes from New York, including Corbett confident ahead of Jeffries bout.
Chicago March 7. The articles of agreement dated February 28 fix a twenty round or longer bout between Tommy Ryan and Jack Root. Lou Houseman, Root’s manager, received the documents today from Hot Borisga as bidding for the contest opens. Charl Houghton of the Werton club, St. Louis, bids $4.00 and bids are to be sent to J A Houseman in Chicago. The contestants expect final terms after southern tour decisions.
Talios Neige alias Captain Clark tied to a marriage with Mise Bertha Warnken of Dayton and Cincinnati and now committed to the U S circuit court to be tried for impersonating a government officer. Also reports shootings, deaths, and civic news from multiple cities worldwide in rapid telegram form.
Washington March 2 The Post reports President McKinley spoke at the White House on the Porto Rico situation reiterating belief the people there deserve fair trade with the United States yet opposing the constitutional doctrine following the flag He signaled support for a tariff under limited conditions and urged a Supreme Court ruling on the constitutional question also noting the executive bears responsibility for the policy shift.
In Hutchinson Kansas a 14 year search ends when Mrs. Little learns John R Little, long presumed dead, is alive in Kansas City drawing a pension and living with another woman and five children. The tale ties to a bank robbery suspect and local family history.
Leavenworth Kansas March 7 two soldiers L Sehrange and J L Womack of company 1 first infantry were arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Prescott and jailed on $1000 bond awaiting March 9 preliminary exam for passing Confederate counterfeit money. They allegedly used the notes to obtain small goods and change in lawful money at two local shops and attempted to pass the bills on several residents and the Fort canteen.
A Pratt town boy Willie Jewell died from membranous croup and pneumonia, while Sam Watson’s son was gravely ill. Due to widespread illness the school board dismissed all primary grades up to seventh for two weeks, possibly longer.
The Kansas State Elocutionary Association will hold its first annual meeting in Emporia from April 25. Noted speakers include George W. Hoss of Wichita and A J Taylor of Emporia with recitations by several regional performers. The program covers public speaking steps, phonology and expression, and education reforms.
Atchison report March 7 notes fishing has been good at Mud lake for several days. Phil Dunkin traveled to the lake on Saturday and caught four buxes.
A rough lake scene reports Jim Wills near the lake dragging a wagon toad into town and selling it at the market. The text describes a crude dip net fishing method where a hole in a jet allows fish to swim toward the opening as the net is lowered. Pensions list several beneficiaries with varied amounts. River Brethren Conference met at Rosebank with missions to Africa and Tatia noted.
County workers labor to support wartime needs as Jacob X. Engle is elected delegate to the international conference in Canada, reflecting regional involvement amid the war.
Independence reports Albert Walter nineteen years old suddenly became insane while at work in a barber shop at Claremore. He left a man shaved in the chair and fled before being restrained. He will be sent to an asylum as a Brakeman Pigg Killed in Chanute and Methodists in Conference at Chanute.
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