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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
2
A garbled London Chronicle fragment discusses coronets and buying terms in a vague shop setting. The text mentions coronets, a dealer, and assorted misread terms, with references to vintages of fashion and a catalog order.
Sporting notes report a fast paced bout in Weir City Kansas where James Trube Ferns stopped Jack Hanley of Philadelphia in the seventh, winning the entire gate with a left to the jaw. Hanley showed gameness but was counted out after a brutal finish, Ferns weighing about 150 pounds and Hanley about 167.
Within a month Jimmy Michel will present proposals for cycle races across the country to lure Michael back. Edie McCulleshnu plans to lure him to the American Racing Cyclist union for training if races can be insured. Promoters in Manhattan Beach and across the country offer guarantees as Michel weighs options. He will ride at the Washington meeting starting April 2 and Aqueduct starting April 16 while seeking the best arrangement. Michael reportedly cleared about $20,000 last year and is expected to match or exceed that this season.
Plaintiff sues for five thousand dollars alleging damages from a hold up near the Katy depot at Oswego last summer. The suit names Sheriff Falwards Deputy Sheriff Diseb and Anis Dordemen as defendants. The narrative describes a shootout at the Katy and Franco railroad crossing where Byram was shot in the shoulder and others allegedly involved in the pursuit. Identity of the involved thieves and evolving accounts are noted as unclear.
March 2 report from Mem phis notes that Timemaker J W Schorr Sons good colt will not be the starter in the 2000 dollar Tur Congress stakes set for Saturday. The horse reached Montgomery Park and will receive special prep for the Montgomery handicap on April 5 the Memphis Jockey Club spring meeting opener. Conqueror FW Brody and The Conqueror are also预计 among arrivals ahead of New Orleans exodus and Tennessee Derby prep actions.
Jack O'Brien in fine condition starts home from Hot Springs Arkansas and plans to be in New York in time for the Erne Gans bout Friday night. He says he will challenge the winner for the lightweight world title after seeing the bout.
May 4 proposed Seaside Sporting Club bout sets Terry McGovern against Dave Sullivan at 129 pounds if weight arrangements satisfy. New York report notes Sullivan had tied to a match with Kid Broad, with the winner to face McGovern. the main obstacle remains weight.
In a murky snippet BIS and a manager named Kid Broad discuss the featherweight title. They reference Sullivan and a desire to push weight to 23 pounds, with 421 pounds oddly noted. The fragment hints at negotiations or a weigh in but remains unclear.
New York marching mourners honor the famous trotter Maud 5 buried on the Bonner estate at East View. Stablemen uncovered heads as her body was interred beside Dexter, with plans for a marker over the grave and a fall from the horse’s trainer’s care noted during the service.
New York March 3 Ber Bel Fitasimmons versus Peter Daher set for six rounds in Philadelphia March 7 will not occur. Maher cites a hand injury from a recent fete with Stockeings Contoy as reason. Fitasimmons hopes to meet a suitable opponent soon, possibly Gue Rublin for a limited round bout.
Arkansas Republicans declare for McKinley renomination at state convention in Little Rock. Delegates to Philadelphia instructed to vote for McKinley. Powell Clayton named permanent chairman. platform endorses McKinley administration, Philippines annexation, anti trusts, Nicaragua canal, protective tariff. South Carolina also backs McKinley and designates four delegates to the national convention.
A Lincoln dispatch reports a palmist claims William J. Bryan’s hand reads promising success with extraordinary willpower and influence. The expert notes a short life line ending near 50, Jupiter and Mars mounts signify ambition and physical strength, and compares his hand to Gladstone though with differences.
In Tola on March 21 a special election approved bonds totaling 90 000 with 892 votes cast and a 220 vote majority. About 70 000 will fund the water plant and 10 000 for the light plant as rapid construction begins. Local report notes a victory for munition ownership amid earlier bond figures and plans for a four waterworks and electric Hecht plant.
Marion County expands a top telephone system with 106 phones in Marion and 34 in use at Peabody. An exchange planned for Florence in spring will connect smaller towns in the north and west. Marion is on speaking terms with Great Bend, Salina, Minneapolia, McPherson and others, with Bell company talks possible for further ties to Ta and Kansas City.
In federal court Janes Coy of Smith Center and Fred Pettingill of Kiowa were convicted of coining and passing counterfeit money. Cogan received a year in the penitentiary and Pettingill seven years after proof of a workshop on a Comanche county farm with tools worth hundreds used to produce counterfeit coins circulated as far as two hundred miles away. Henry Battsner of Viets, Kansas, was also convicted of circulating cancelled postage stamps.
Subscribers of Sheldon Edition Dis 1 in Blue Rapids report a failed delivery of the Capital edition March 0. The issue was neither a newspaper nor a religious journal, disappointing regular and extra subscribers who paid for over numbers. One club of 40 did not receive over twelve copies.
Attorneys from Emporia travel to Wichita for the United States circuit court hearing of the First National Bank of New York versus Morton Albaugh receiver of the First National Bank of Emporia and F C Newman administrator of the S. S. Cross estate. The case seeks the Sunny Slope sale proceeds to satisfy a 260000 note burden held by the New York bank.
John H. Williamson of Grand Island Cal, 73, writes that Paine's Celery Compound restores energy and strengthens nerves stomach liver and kidneys after years of use. He states it makes him feel as if he did double work and that he is a hard worker with no specific disease.
The city council lists Messrs Allerdice and Johnson as long serving fixtures. J A Death begins a sixth year term as police judge and remains city clerk. Also reported: a March 21 liquor conviction in Newton, Fred Stopff of Halstead jailed 30 days and fined 7100 on one count. four counts total with three dismissed. University of Kansas orders over 2000 for chemical biology needs from Germany, duty free. Lawrence Pioneer Joseph Kelso dies at home aged about 92. Laura Heckard injured in buggy accident near Blue Rapids.
The Rockefeller ticket backed by John D. Rockefeller and William Rockefeller won the North Tarrytown village election in Westchester by about 200 votes. The Rockefellers, notable landowners, faced opposition from United Citizens who accused them of extravagance and attempted to lower labor wages through village works and assessed taxes.
General Lew Wallace asserts the administration seeks to acquire colonies in Porto Rico and the Philippines. He calls for a constitutional amendment to bar any jurisdiction or sovereignty over inland territories or foreign lands without the consent of the people of the United States.
Atlantic City dispatch reports Carnegie Henry Phipps A M Morland F T Lovejoy and Charles M Schwab in close company amid ongoing Frick Carnegie litigation. They have not spoken on joint efforts and a rumor claims a truce was established between Cam Regie and Frick.
The Senate naval affairs committee approved a bill drafted by Senator Hale to authorize a submarine telegraphic cable from San Francisco to Howland Island, with extension plans to follow. It provides three million dollars for construction, surveys to find the best route, Navy supervision, and eventual transfer of control to the Postmaster General. American manufacture is required unless foreign options are cheaper by more than 12 percent.
Albany reports a possible deal placing Senator Platt as secretary of the treasury if McKinley is reelected. The arrangement would empower the Republican machine in New York with Hanna and McKinley in control. A separate note mentions Woodruff as vice presidential candidate risk if opposed.
Philadelphia March 21 engagement news of President McKinley’s niece Mabel McKinley to Hermanus Ludwig Baer a Jefferson Medical College student causes buzz. Baer guest of the McKinleys last summer at Plattsburg and the couple’s engagement dates from then.
Cleveland political dispute ends with expulsion of ex Mayor Robert McKisson ex State Senator Vernon Burke and ex State Representative Harry Bramley from the Tippecance club board meeting reveals motives. The club sought to punish Hanna supporters but injunction blocked later dissolved. Spokane brief notes another wire service item appears.
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