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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1899

Page

2

Nick Youngs Umpires Considered for 1900 Season

Washington reports President Young waits for National League decision on St Louis before naming umpire appointments. One new man likely, Tom Burns from Newark, with eleven returning officials led by Lynch and Fimeux. Several former players, including Latham and Densy, are among candidates. emergency duty may fall to John Hunt.

Washington Young St. Louis Walle Fiat Tom Burns Brooklyn Newark N. J Burne Lynch Fimeux Connolly Swartwood Warner Andrews Ray O'Day McDonald Smith Gaftney Philadelphia Miter Oday Gaffney Tn Jorsed Berthy Ase Latham Bug~ Vodduy Ganzel Pyeffer Jerry Densy Fred Doe John Hunt

Western Ball League Announces Eight Team Lineups

In Chicago on March 2, the Western Ball League reveals eight teams with player positions. Kansas City Catchers list pitchers Geny Meredith Ba Fan Strickiett Friend Manzines, infielders Hoffmelter Ray mer Selders Turner BeVicker Miler, and more. Milwaukee Detroit Minnespolis Indianapolis Buffalo and others follow with pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders detailed.

Chicago Kansas City Hansen Merritt Geny Meredith Ba- Fan Strickiett Friend Manzines Bave Gangel Viox Hoffmelter Raymer Selders Turner BeVicker Miler Milwaukee Speer Retger Swain Hurt Vollendorf Reidy Hosting MacDowall Check Stefford Hallman Gregor Shoch Leweeur Burke Weaver Nicul Waldran St Spies Denzer Fisher Cross Fricken McChi Isbell Grentlvin Geler Shugach Gillen Preston Irke Detroit Cetebers Buelaw Andrews Thomas Guese Yauns Tenn Irwin Orst Slater Bess Kowen Dililard Durgan Stalling Sharrot Barret Minnespolis Diron Parker Dixon Brown Lee Gray Daub Birmingham McQuaid Nash Boat Gremington Eus

Columbus-Catchers Fielding and Pitching Lineup Revealed

The roster lists pitchers Tate Fielders White Pickering Garry and Householder along with Sullivan Buckley Jones Briges Gil Patrick Walters and Brown. Infielders include Tebedu Crooks Bier Bauer at second base with Christian Fall fielders Lally Drank Butler and Genings at shortstop.

Tate White Pickering Garry Householder Columbus Sullivan Buckley Jones Briges Gilpatrick Walters Brown Tebedu Crooks Bierbauer Lally Drank Butler Genings

Mrs Lease Lectures in New York Lenox Avenue Club

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Lease of Kansas plans lectures in New York and Philadelphia. The card announces a Speech for Friday March 13 at 1st Lenox Avenue before a Lenox Ave club crowd, praising Governor Stanley and administration while condemning un American cadences.

Howton Philadelphia New York Boston Mra Leann Staning Kana4 Stanley VNA Mary Elizabett Leise Kansas Wil

Woman health and beauty tied to general well being

An 1890s style advertisement asserts a woman’s health governs beauty and allure, linking oral and general health to charm. Dr. Pierre’s Favorite Prescription is promoted as a remedy for female disorders, claiming it strengthens organs, heals inflammation, eases pregnancy discomfort, and restores vigor and amiability. It cites testimonials and offers a medical adviser free by mail.

Pierre Bedy Sfrs Rachel Clark Houston St. Crate Co Wis Inez Jane Steve V. Pierce

McCoy Wins in San Francisco Twenty Round Bout

Kid McCoy defeated Joe Choynski before 6,000 spectators in San Francisco last night. The fight lasted all 20 rounds with McCoy the more clever fighter, scoring key blows and maintaining the edge in the later rounds while Choynski pressed until the final bell. Referee Kennedy awarded McCoy the decision, and the bout proceeded with orderly conduct and cautious early rounds.

San Francisco Kid McCoy Joe Choynski Choynski McCoy Kennedy John L. Sullivan Sullivan Nct Choynakl Jim Kennedy Brooklyn Frank Erne W. A. Brady Ynsic Homer Selby Jack Stetsener Frank Purcell Choynstl Hidie Greaney Tom Murphy Chas ‘Tilson Thor Ely Fordan Mike Chase Joe Way Chaynski Choypak Hound Joe Teas Choynaki Ciased Choynakl Trew

Cherryvale Votes For Paving Streets And Brick Plant

Cherryvale held a mass meeting to pave streets and welcome a new brick plant. The gathering expressed gratitude for the plant and outlined support for local street improvements.

Cherryvale Eagek Lancery Vane

Chance for a Junket Delays Work on Twine Plant

Kansas penitentiary board of directors held two sessions and adjourned without starting work on the binding twine plant at the Leavenworth prison. The directors will tour facilities in Minnesota and Chicago before contracting machinery and plan to appoint a third new member before the April meeting. Prison officers will take office April 1 and several guards were considered but not hired.

Lansing Hard R. A. Hoffman Lincoln Kan Br. c

Sheep Shearing by Machines Begins at Long Kroes

Sheep shear ing commenced today at Long Kroes in sheds housing thousands of sheep. The process uses machinery guided by a shearer, requiring minimal effort. If successful, sheep from across the country will be shipped for shear ing, potentially doubling output with fewer workers.

Long Kroes Angine

Hyomel advertised as new dyspepsia cure by Booth Co

In a defense of Hyomel the R F Booth Co claims two previous dyspepsia cures failed due to misdirected remedies and digestive theory and touts Hyomel as a germicidal treatment. The firm promises cure or money back and invites readers to request a folder and the Hyomel story from its Chicago office.

FR. ‘T. Booth Co Hyomet R. T. Booth Co Auditorium Chicago

Lincoln Monument Planned for Springfield at $50,000

A movement in Springfield proposes a new grand Lincoln monument to be erected near the city center at a cost of 50 000. Representative Alschuler and colleagues push the proposal, while criticism centers on wasteful spending and the existing monument’s condition. The governor has not committed to the plan.

Springfield Springticht Lincoln Springfeld Alschulpr Aurnra

Man Executed In North Dakota For Murder Of Sweetheart

James W. Cole hanged at the state scaffold after killing his sweetheart Sophie Ford on December 12. He faced the crowd without fear, gave a farewell speech, and urged officials to pull the trap as Sherif Borie oversaw the legal hanging, with no religious counseling sought.

St. Paul Stamarck N. D James W. Cole Sophie Nia Ford Nerry Wes Coo

Shootout in Dallas Court Leaves Judge Wounded

In Dallas a gunman attacked Judge Cochran in his chambers, wounding him and a bystander, R. P. Watts, who was shot in the hip. Watts and a car were reported in critical condition. Al Sweetwater and F. P. Woodrum faced charges with Goodruff held on bond.

St. Louis Marca Post Dispatch Dallas Tex al Sweetwater F. P. Woodrum John Hoochran Cochran R. P. Watts Watts Goodruff Texas House

Twelve Smallpox Patients in Wellington County

March 25. County health officer Dr. W. M. Martin received a letter from Dr. J. H. Guinn of Arkanes City listing twelve smallpox patients in the southwest corner of the county. The letter provides no further information beyond the patient names.

Wellington W. M. Martin J. H. Guinn Arkanes City

Inter-University sports at Queen's Club amid bitter cold

In London on March 24 the Inter-University meeting drew a poor crowd due to freezing conditions. The track was good but the wind hindered runners, with the one hundred yard dash led by Thurmas of Oxford in 25 seconds and Graham of Cambridge also in the race.

London Queen's Club Cather Thurmas Oxford Graham Cambridge

Sign of the Times Ad Agencies Move and Advertising Claims

Teminetum Brothers, a routine newspaper agency, reports rising business after relocating to the New York Life Insurance building on Broadway. The firm, claiming to be the world’s longest office block, emphasizes its success in attracting top advertisers and effective campaigns, contrasting with rivals seen as less efficient. Also advertised is New Great South American Kidney Cure promising swift relief for kidney and bladder ailments, sold by local druggists in Topeka Kansas.

Teminetum Brothers New York Life Insurance Broadway Remington Brothers Em- Ingion Brothers New York Telegram Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Sim Drug Co Topeka Kan

The Gypsy Queen Baking Powder Claim Advert

An advertisement touts The Best Is the Gypsy Queen Baking Powder and a mystic cure promising rheumatism and neuralgia relief in days. It asserts dramatic system wide action and immediate disappearance of disease, listing a price and a druggist address at 623 Kansas Avenue, Topska.

Ors Hollidey Drucgists Kansas Avenue Topska

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