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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1897
Page
1
John J. Ingalls delivers a retrospective sketched by a former Kansas senator, recounting political life, editorial claims, and reflections on public service from a veteran perspective.
The St Louis Republic reports on a boxing match where Corbett sustained a temporary concussion of the heart and the crowd did not yet realize his defeat. The scene describes a bright morning, clear weather, and an amphitheater with 7,000 to 9,000 well dressed spectators including diverse professions.
Report from a crowded venue detailing fighters Fitzsimmons and Corbett entering in grotesque robes, crowd behavior, and muted blows in a staged duel style. Observers note Corbett’s calm focus and Fitzsimmons’ comical, uncertain appearance as crowd energy ebbs before an unexpected lull and lack of decisive outcome.
Spectators watched a brutal fight between Corbett and Fus Simmons. Corbett collapsed after a crushing blow and staggered, then fell as the bell tolled. The arena erupted in confusion before the platform calmed and the winner departed seeking glory. John S. Ingalls reports.
Reports say yester day a vast crowd gathered outside the State Journal bulletin office to watch live fight news. The Journal printed twelve columns about the early rounds and issued an extra edition at 6 o clock with two more columns as readers relied on the paper for updates.
Local papers publish extra editions claiming Jackson von Walling confessed that Dr Warner of Tiviver Ky aided in the Pearl Bryan affair. It alleges Bryan was taken to Dr Wagner's residence Wednesday night and fatally harmed the following Friday, with Wagner later confined to a Longington asylum.
Memphis reports show islands 44 19 87 06 and 34 entirely submerged. They held magnificent cotton plantations of thousands of acres run by about 60 stockholders. Abandoned stockpiled, workers and hands landed in Memphis as relief trains headed to the Delta to aid levee fortifications.
A telegram from the powers states a blockade of Crete will begin Sunday morning. It specifies coordinates for the blockade and permits landings by ships not bound for Greek troops, with a call for Greece to recall warships or face force to compel withdrawal. The move targets Crete’s ports and inner waters amid the wider war.
The article touts a Chinese patent remedy as prevention and cure for LaGrippe dangers. It claims tens of thousands used it with no pneumonia cases and asserts faster permanent cure than other treatments. Available in 25 and 60 cent sizes from druggists.
San Francisco dispatch chronicles the Corbett family gathered at Hayes Street home after Jim Corbett’s defeat. Tears flowed as news arrived from his pool room, ending promises and wiping out the livery stable fortune that sustained the family for years.
Carson City headlines report former United States senator Jobin J. Tacally visiting boxing great Jim Corbett at Shaw's Springs. Tacally observes Corbett with keen ring expertise and praises him as an American champion, while Corbett responds humorously and notes his focus on training. The afternoon also sees Tacally and Governor Sadler touring Dan Stuart's arena and commenting on the venue's grandeur.
March 18 Chicago crowds gather outside newspaper offices to read bulletins on the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight. Police struggle to control dense masses as Madison Street cars halt, riders topple, and spectators cling to rooftops and umbrellas for word by word updates.
March 15 Carson City reporting that Fitzsimmons denied a supposed chance blow. He lingered at Cook's ranch overnight and planned to leave for San Francisco tonight. He described the bout as a well earned win, insisting the outcome was decided by a legitimate blow that he had waited for. London reaction praised Fitzsimmons as world boxing champion amid crowds in Fleet Street.
Canea reports Austrian gun boat Zelenico sunk Greek vessel Candia loaded with provisions and munitions for Crete amid insurgent violence. Paris notes Prince Henry of Ortesnes may become Crete governor while Col. Vision resists foreign troop landings. Reports from Arta and Preveza show Turkish desertions and mobilizations as Russians allegedly near Macedonia coast. London to publish Gladstone pamphlet criticizing eastern policy.
A Times Athens dispatch reports a strict blockade of Crete has begun. Insurgents fortify key points under Greek officers while the Greek public grows restive and warlike. The Times urges powers to force Turkish garrisons and Greek armies to withdraw together to avoid wider conflict.
Secret rapid preparations are underway in Woolwich and other British military establishments. Garrisons are ordered to assemble details from residents for foreign service. Large steamers are chartered to carry war stores to Malta. Two thousand tons of stores depart Woolwich tomorrow. Trouble is anticipated at the Cape of Good Hope as Castle Line steamers load stores with special magazines.
Constantinople reports the Russian embassy informs the Turkish government that a transport carrying troops will pass the Dardanelles to form Russia's contingent for Crete. Other powers have no objection though the straits are closed to English warships by treaty. Large Greek army units depart for Athens.
Athens March 18 The minister of justice announced a Boule sanctioned decree barring legal limitations and forced executions and suspending civil and penal processes during mobilization. The Astra notes Greece would respond to a blockade with decisive action.
The powers face a choice to declare themselves allies of Turkey or testify in a duel with an uncertain outcome. France bans arms shipments to Crete. An optics signaling system with Greek troops in Crete is set up. The historic 1821 battle at Sabria is to be entrusted to the Crown Prince Constantine's regiment before Thessaly departure.
Washington observers note President McKinley, with Bliss and Porter, strolling along Pennsylvania Avenue after a prize fight bulletin. The crowd around the newspaper offices paid him little heed as he moved on the south side, exchanging brief salutes and drawing quiet attention. Porter glanced back at bulletin boards while maintaining pace.
Oliver Optic born Willian T. Adams 75 is gravely ill at his Dorchester Avenue Harrison Square home. Physicians say no hope of recovery, death looming from heart weakness and complications. His daughter Mrs Lot Smith Russell and son in law are at the bedside as Adams recently returned from Jamaica.
The Missouri Pacific Railway board elected officers led by President George J. Gould with C. G. Warner as vice president and general manager. Gould commented that freight traffic should rise as lumber industries recover, noting Canadian competition and tariff effects on Iron Mountain line operations. The executive committee includes Gould, Eckert, Gould, Sloan, Saye, Parmley, and Fitzgerald.
The Allan state line steamer Carthagenian arrived from Glasgow and rescued the abandoned Rialto after a March 4 explosion in the forehold blew hatch covers away. One seaman was killed and the chief mate injured as yellow smoke filled the ship. Carthagenian stood by for 49 hours until a lifeboat could be deployed and all aboard were taken on.
Allies seek a mayoral candidate as Democrats Populists and Silverites gather at Hamilton Hall. About 25 precinct leaders confer in the morning, but no agreement emerges. G Gage declines, attention shifts to Postmaster Arnold. he declines, and the field remains unsettled with Newland and Krauss also considered.
Notice states the Washington Legion N and KAO will host a masquerade ball on Thursday evening March 18 at their hall at 225 Frances Ave. Tickets are 25 cents per couple and available from John Wilton of 64 Kansas Ave. Tickets and invitations must be presented at the door.
Reported field of candidates includes Judge John Guthrie A B Woolverton A S Rodgers M L Robinson and D A Clements as contest grows around possible term start dates. Local politicking centers on letters petitions endorsements and Curtis’s deciding hand with timing ranging from July to February while party dynamics and regional district shifts complicate the selection.
Word comes from Bacine Wisconsin of the death of James Kearney one of the oldest engineers in active service on the Santa Fe. He began in Santa Fe shops more than twenty years ago and rose through the ranks to Newton Dodge City. He served nearly five years at his post and was widely known across the system as reliable. His immediate relatives were two sisters, one in Chicago and one in Racine. He was a member of the Nickers and 4.0 U. W. lodges and carried life insurance of 2000 in centrality and a like a in the Newton Select Knalgate
Lyons objects to new timetable claiming it worsens mail and passenger routes. The 300 mile Santa Fe schedule delays arrivals in Kansas City by up to 12 hours, extending distribution times and disrupting office deliveries. The issue centers on routing changes that shift mail eastward and reduce direct Frisco access to Kansas City.
Galveston March 33. W J McMahon of Missouri Kansas Texas reports promotion of Darius Miller to vice president of the system effective March 3. Miller has served as traffic manager since 1886 and retains control of the traffic department. Rumors of a move to Baltimore and Ohio are denied.
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