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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
2
A historic ad promotes Swamp Root as the remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims Bright's Disease as a severe form, cites Dr. Kilner's support, and offers to mail a free trial bottle to readers. It directs readers to purchase from druggists in New York service areas.
Boxing notes from Chicago to New York reveal Kid McCoy and Day Creedon as the only scheduled bout at the Broadway club. The article recalls their 1897 fifteen round clash and reassesses whether the Australian has improved. Local cards in Philadelphia and other spots are mentioned with sparse details.
An inebriated stranger posing as Mr Belmont and a hotel manager, Joe Muchas, enticed a man to buy tickets for a party. The con involved selling box seats at below-face value and using forged or misrepresented tickets as the plot unfolded in the hotel.
The L A W annual meeting in Milwaukee Wisconsin plans a four day racing program tied to the League of American Wheelmen. George G Greenburg chairs the district board and outlines indoor events amid delays and venue questions. About 100 in prize money is offered with 240 dollars for professional cash awards.
New York May 15 The national stallion stakes at Morris Park features two-year-olds expected to produce contenders. Prize is 10,000 dollars with notable owners Clason Morris Patterson Whitney among entrants and Prince Primatowaki listed. Belle months and Claremont high weight race also mentioned with Belmont favorites Kilmarnock and Chacurnac absent.
Comic garbled text from a boxing notice hints at a matchup involving Jeffries' brother and a fighter named Big Bob Armstrong in New York. The readable fragment suggests a card or press tease about an upcoming bout with names Jeffries, Armstrong, and location New York.
A fragmentary report notes a planned meeting at a club in Conky Aaland next month involving Armatrens store figures and rivalries. The text references Jack, Armstrong, and Jim Jeffries Sut Brady in a boxing context with unclear details.
In Philadelphia two weeks hence a six round bout at the Penn Athletic Club will pit contenders in a title endeavor. Al Herford, the club matchmaker, offers both participants six percent of gross receipts, with Maher also agreeing to participate and a faculty of entrants anticipated.
The bantamweight champion McGovern and manager Burris left for New York to begin training for a bout with Ji wood McCloaky in Philadelphia on May 22. An immediate undercard match with two opponents in Buffalo is planned after the Philadelphia fight. An offer to fight Joe Hernetein at the Broadway Athletic Club on May 3% was received, with Harris arranging the event upon arrival.
St Louis fans will see top teams in a May sequence. Brooklyn arrives to face the Red Caps daily through Tuesday, then Erwine's squad, the Gothiams, and Boston and Philadelphia clubs follow in a packed schedule. The Phillies come for four games and Boston for three.
Sam Harris, Terry McGovern’s manager, announced at the People's theater that McGovern is ready for a rematch with Oscar Gardner. Gardner’s supporters in Chicago welcomed the proposal, and Gardner will be notified today. McGovern can fight at any time, the sooner the better.
New York Bay 15 reports Billy Madden and William A. Brady discussing a potential bout. Gus Ruhlin is favored to defeat Fitzsimmons on June 2 with Jeffries as the next opponent on July 1 if Ruhlin wins.
Tommy White and his wife and trainer Joe Hedmark arrived in Detroit en route to Mount Clemens for a twenty-five round bout with McGovern scheduled June 1 at Seaside club. White says he is in strong condition and will do his best to win.
Boston on May 15 reports say Kid Nichols injury from April 23 at Washington park is more serious than first believed. His physician fears he may never again be able to pitch, a loss felt by fans and the league’s veterans. Chicago notes a tight American League race with Watkin’s Indianapolis and White Stockings mounting in standings as Cuimiakeys, Hadden, and others vie for positions.
Fragmented text discusses baseball and college teams with names like Minneapolis and Buffalo. Mentions managers, pitchers, and injuries, with uncertain context and many garbled phrases.
Baldwin led Baker with a 6 to 2 victory over the Deaf and Dumb institute. Curtis pitched well for the Institute, striking out twelve, while Cochran and Milt contributed for Baker. Remonte notes cross mentions a rumor about Lave Cross possibly joining the Giants. News briefs also cover Jack Moffatt arriving in San Francisco to face Al Neill, with scattered baseball and boxing scores from Chicago, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and other cities.
May 15 New York Mr Bar rie representing Sir Thomas Lipton sent $1 000 to back the pres artists league exhibition opening today at the Waldorf. London May 12 cable reports Lipton urged choosing pictures he deems best and expressed support for the food press friends exhibit with wishes for brilliant success.
Pittsburg May 10 residents of Turtle Creek protest the board of health plan to convert a schoolhouse into a smallpox hospital. Forty six citizens petitioned for an injunction to stop usage, with hearings to follow. Informants say a few prominent citizens may face charges for leading last night’s riot.
Wichita reports bondholders Mesers Bentley and Hatcheld have filed a suit in federal court for Pratt County Kansas against school district No. 40 Pratt City to recover defaulted interest on a $22 007 bond issue used to build three schoolhouses. Despite gains in prosperity and census growth, Pratt City faces continued debt pressure as efforts to reduce obligations fail and a federal sale looms.
Wichita dispatch reports TD McCall, of McCormick Harvester, sent to buy hemp fiber for a Chicago twine factory. He will visit Mexico, then the Philippines, where war effects are limited. About 60 percent of supply comes from Yucatan, 26 percent from other Mexican regions, 15 percent from the Philippines.
May 15 report says Z G McDaniel shot Wood Smith Monday a mile north of Caldwell after a quarrel over running their town tends on the city common. Smith was shot below the center of the breast the bullet glanced from the bone and went upward. Smith held on $500 bail for assault.
Coffeyville on May 15 reports Charles Wileon, returned from the Philippines where he served in the Infantry. In his second engagement last October a shell burst near his head tearing the front of his forehead. For five days he lay unconscious. On the fifth day doctors pronounced him dead as a coffin was brought to his bedside. He awoke faintly saying I didn’t.
A patient recovered from a severe wound and was the subject of a special War Department report. Young Wilson, about two years old, is cited as the son of a Missouri Pacific engineer. The Olympia steamer and Pastime Park were purchased by the Winfield Military Band, adding to local attractions. Pensions lists from Kansas are included, with multiple recipients.
Pittsburg Kansas reports a bustling scene around the new city building and courthouse complex valued at 350,000. Visitors and locals explore the structure as officials announce plans and notes on civic development. An eastern immigration agent seeks to relocate a Danish and Russian colony to Kansas, with about 200 people in consideration and possible moves across Franklin or central Kansas. A bronze tablet project details a four foot six by three foot four inch marker with an image of Colueon and a related inscription on Lieut. Rifors. A Swedish colony proposal is noted with Rev Professor O. Clason involved in the founding efforts at Lindshors.
A memorial note lauds a renowned scholar as beloved by Swedes nationwide. A separate theft report from Pittsburg Kansas notes a dentist office burglary where gold plate and scrap gold were stolen. Confusing lines mention Nome gold fields and university figures.
Salina May 15 The Salina Military is to be enlarged from thirty five members to a larger unit by offering free instruction designed to boost recruitment. Details on size and program not fully clear due to damaged text.
In Joplin Missouri Sunday afternoon May McNally aged 16 and Edna Worden aged 20 drowned while boat riding with young men. A strong current capsized the boat in 18 feet of water. One girl clung to a dam momentarily before sinking. both bodies were recovered.
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