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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1900

Page

2

Idle mill and mine lease signals experiment in Kansas

In Galena on May 14, Geo A Wildlamehaw is optioned for the year on a nearby zinc plant. The mine, owned by Pot Pius Bluffs interests, resumes with a cooperative profit sharing plan. Williams will pro rate earnings if expenses are not fully covered, with about 56.9 percent ore yield last week and daily wages noted.

Galena Geo. A. Wildlamehaw Tikes Fowe Aid Bewas Moodey Pius Bluffs Willian Or & Munis Willams Jean Williams aBen Mundie Uhia Seana

Jubilee of Kansas Taseder and ts emeion highlights

The eighth annual jubilee held at an airance site features Prof. A Kroeger of St Louis and AL Murder as judges. Henry W Newton, tenor soloist, will perform with the chorus, and Chicago’s Jeeaie Dunn sings Habekah. Hutchinson school and 245 Vareen choir join for the concert program.

Marchinenn Kansas Tasedur Tomer Ayn Prof A & Kroeger St. Louis Tostan Milles Deas Churua Voicea Henry W. Newton Cheng Hhh Tee Jeeaie Dunn Chicago Will Habekah Ed Malloy Mia Halatend School Hutchinson Vareen Zney

Grand Lodge Of PF Holds Department Officers Election

Delegates gathered for the Grand Lodge of PF division officers election today at the designated hall in Kansas City. The program included credential examinations and officer presentations for the entire division, with names like Cart Sinnura Wick, Margaret Cotad Tol, and Mattie Laradderin listed among attendees and speakers.

Grand Lodge OF PF Tols Rans Jorge Knights Aoswion creden‘Usis Matbo Hs Severn Valform Bank Kansas City Kan Fins Junior Mew Carte Carte Sinnura, Wick: Grand Manager. Mia, Margaret Cotad Brand Mire Jones Omage City Wilettees Mattie Laradderin Beaker Goodland Sim Summers Eldorado Tam

Topeka Adopts Controversial Ordinance on Saloons

Cinvertia May 16 City council approved a strict ordinance by five to seven vote targeting saloons and banning certain activities with penalties up to a stated amount. Six city keepers have hired top legal counsel and plan vigorous enforcement against violations as attorneys challenge the measure.

Sonourdia Cinvertia Urdinasen Legat

Smallpox at Emporia Triggers Fear Among Students

Emporia reports a scare as two normal students are affected by smallpox. May 16 details note a break-in at Mies Akers and Dourting house and about 760 students are unsettled by the incident.

Emporia Normal Emporia Mies Akers and Dourting

President Taylor Visits Camps as Murder Trial Unfolds

The report describes student unrest and a murder inquiry at a college. President Taylor visited dining halls to calm fears while sixty witnesses testified. Key witnesses include surveyor John, Carl Plaher, Arthur Jones, Ella Bovock, Mrs Jones, and a description of Hiward the murderer’s arrival and Glecovery of the body.

John Schemik Carl Plaher Arthur Jones Mre Ella Bovock Mrs Jones Hiward A. x Cox Hinard Arthur Crocker

Citizens Bank to Convert to National Bank at Emporia

NEW NATIONAL BANK Emporia plans a conversion of Citizens Bank from a state to a national charter. Directors W C Newman J B Kenyon F C Newman KJ Edwards LZ Hatleck T J Acheson D A Stunt and T F Byrnes will meet within sixty days, likely in June, as action to complete the conversion progresses. Capital stock stands at $75,000.

Emporia Nathael Bank Laat Comptroller of Currency Citizens’ Bank F.C. Svevenus Mae Meecine Tt W. ¢. Newman J.B Kenyon FC. Newman LZ. Hatleck T. J. Acheson D. A. Stunt T. F. Byrnes

Schools to Close Last Week of Study Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas public schools announce the term ends Friday with 10,000 pupils starting summer vacation. Ward schools hold commencements May 31 and high school exercises follow, listing 174 graduates and multiple ward school names.

Kansa City Kan Kansas City Kas Gfven Armourdate Central Everett London Heights Lang Low Lincoln Morse

Gifts Aid College Atchison Telescope Accessory Purchases

Contributions from friends in Atchison enabled Midland College to buy a telescope accessories package including a helioscope valued at about 1 and a universal spectroscope valued at around 100. Munich-made components from reputable patterns aided the acquisitions amid campus progress despite limited funds.

Atchison Atchison, Midland College Munich Germany

Jeffries Ready to Fight Corbett in Week Says Brady

New York May 1 report quoted manager Brady discussing Jeffries seeking a title defense against James J. Corbett within a week. Brady claimed Jeffries would fight Corbett next Monday or the following week, challenging Sharkey Fitzsimmons McCoy and others to enter a title bout setup.

Long Shots Win at Churchill Downs With Upsets

Louievile rider Jon Bright rode to victory in a mile and fifty yards handicap in world record time amid heavy betting. Juanetta, backed from 60 to 1 to 13 10 1, won convincingly. A small killer touched Junnesta in the fifth race as pools rushed bets nationwide. The feature fret handicap drew Bangle John Bright Batten Salyers and Arthur Behan as contenders in a dramatic card at Tueway afternoon.

Louievile Jon Bright Juanetta Churchill Downs Tueway Junnesta Dows Hand Iy Bangle John Bright Batten Salyers Arthur Behan

Mile race report with Bright and Firenze's high time

The record text notes John Bright finishing fourth in the mile with a fast time of 1:35 2-3 while Saneie and Degen push hard. Firenze in Chicago on July 6 set a world record for the distance. Bright carried 12 pounds versus Firenze's lighter load, making his run more creditable.

Bed Saneie John Bright Etna Firenze Chicago Soan Bright Florénzo

American Jockeys Day at New Market Races

Opening New Market meeting features Sloan and Reiff in front as American jockeys shine. Joe Chamberlain wins the New Market handicap with Sloan aboard. Ameers second and The Docker third. Other races see Sloan, Reiff, and Blows in top placements on prominent mounts.

Tod Sloan Reiff London Mariel Pod Moan Simoseide Si Vox J. Reiff Gnished Sloan Waa Mr. Duke Galveston Rigby Martini J. Retrup Cararalla Blows I. Relff Kaitr Queen Doris Broken Melody Joe Chamberlain Ameer Wes the Docker L. Reiff

Clarke in Another Bow Pirates Manager Faced Off

In Pittsburg, Clarke delivered a bold response as the Pirates faced Tenn y at bat. The scene unfolded with clashes and onfield tension as players and managers exchanged earlier barbs. Pauses, pushes, and a crowd edge followed a tense moment before play resumed.

Brooklyn Gets Lave Gross In Fractured Boxing Card

St Louis 1-A status and cross matchups highlight a boxing card featuring Lave Gross with veteran Udrdl Haseman in a supporting role. Hankin and Janes occupy center court positions as Cross returns. Tommy Ryan postpones his May 23 bout with McCoy to May 29 due to a back ailment. the six round purse remains $6,000.

St Louis St Lave Trooklin Lave Long Mide Servans Haseman Maniun Hankin Sheckaml Janes Tommy Ryan McCoy New York Ryan Chicago

Walcott Rules Out All American Opponent Bout Contingencies

New York reporters quote heavyweight champion Owen Walcott expressing willingness to fight Tommny Ryan in a definite round bout and rejecting an all or nothing purse condition. Ryan reacts by saying he refuses to fight blacklisted opponents and cancels plans, citing pressure from white fans.

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Corbett Resting After Jeffries Title Fight

New York May 16 Corbett plans no immediate return to the ring saying he will not fight James Jeffries for at least six months. He Accepts a future challenge but postpones naming a date as he believes he can regain strength and prepare adequately before any rematch.

New York Dammed Dettries Jim Corbett Pion Corbettia Mpatnist

Debts and boxing bids mix with 1920s sports chatter

The fragment recounts talk of defeating debts and a fighter awaiting a next bout, with offers from managers nationwide, including a weekly sum for thirty weeks. It references Corbett era law shifts, and mentions Connolly Queenan Chicago bouts, plus scattered baseball scorelines from Cincinnati Detroit and Buffalo games with batteries and players noted.

Transport Thomas Arrives From Manila After Twenty Days

The transport Thomas docked in San Francisco on May 16 after twenty days from Manila, nineteen from Nagasaki and sixteen from Yokohama. It carried 18 officers in the cabin, 3 sick soldiers, 42 discharged soldiers, 6 hospital corps members, 7 insane patients, $ guards, 2 prisoners, 4 contract nurses and the bodies of 10 fallen soldiers. General Theodore A. Schwan and Colonels Jacob Kline, John W. French and Simro Snyder are aboard. Schwan will await orders in San Francisco before reporting elsewhere. He says robber bands incited by native politicians threaten peace, but American troops are well distributed and gaining natives’ confidence as pacification progresses after the wet season and elections. The civil government issue remains the main task.

Thomas San Francisco Cal Manila Nagasaki Yokohama Gulce Sabine Tie Seeme General Schwan McKinley Philippines Thio Guickly Ore Isianta

Cooperative Shelter Plans by Western Federation of Miners

At a session of the Western Federation of Miners in Denver in May a committee was appointed to investigate the feasibility of a labor university for political economy. The meeting discussed an investment fund toward property and a potential cooperative shelter project as part of broader labor objectives. General Merriam faced severe censure amid actions tied to Coeur d'Alene disturbances and Spokane conventions.

Denver Western Federation of Miners Ube Tion Western Labor Uston Adky Seamen Rerp Holioam Spokane Washoe Merriamere Coeur d'Alene Ables

Youngest lads before court in Hutchinson district case

Two of the youngest boys ever before court, Bud Helwick aged 6 and Harry Worth, faced a brief hearing in Hutchinson and Returnree. A short lecture was given and the boys were released. The item notes local legal action and quotes a Cleveland Plain Dealer line about constitutional rights.

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