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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
2
Boxing news predicts Corbett possible stage appearance while Fite Roblin fight June 1 at Tuckahoe and McCoy Sharkey clash June 25. Jeffries remains inactive against top heavies as W. York May May 1 plans loom, with bouts at Caney Island and Buffalo theater arenas as May approaches Memorial Day events.
California bred Yule tall led a dramatic sprint as the race unfolded with Boning and Nan Dorn close behind. The crowd cheered as Yellow Tall surged forward, while Gut and Fel a struggle for second placed finish near the coast, amid a tense track scene and spirited competition.
New York May U Championship actor Jeffryin Jeppries to headline in The County Sheriff a play written for him. The production promises sensational drama and ample stage opportunities while courting bold bravado despite questions about past roles.
Yale announces 16 athletes selected to represent Yale University at the Intercollegiate Games. The squad includes top performers from New Haven and surrounding areas, with several seniors and advancing juniors named to the roster. The event timetable and venue are set, and coaches emphasize teamwork and competitive intent.
An intercollegiate meet summary emerges from a garbled OCR with names like Ward, Richardeon, Flenntein, Diao, HoFard, Brenna, Geant, Painters, Sagi, Wald, Teeble, and Weller. Events include sprint and hurdle races, hammer throw, two mile, and relays.
The report describes Harry Vardon’s July plans at the Shweete Club where he will face a repeat match against rival Wardens FU. It mentions potential appearances, a possible best ball format, and expectations that Vardon’s participation could boost the event’s appeal and attendance.
Harvard fielding a varied squad with Borton and Twentyron as leaders and numerous events listed. The roster includes athletes in sprints, relays, mid distance, distance, hurdles, jumps, and throws. Key names such as Clark Rutier Swan Wills Abercrombie Hallowell Rotch and Beal Brown appear across events with aims toward upcoming meets in New York.
Champion James J. Corbett will officiate as umpire for a Philadelphia afternoon game in May. The famed former Oakland star, famed for his boxing career, will preside as umpire as amateur players and local teams prepare for a notable contest in Philadelphia, with fans eager to see his officiating debut.
New York May 1 Terry McGovern and manager Sam Harris begin training for a six round bout with Elwood McClusky in Philadelphia next Monday night. Memorial Day he meets Lake Burke in Buffalo and Harry Johnson in ten rounds before Hawthorne club. Training noted with focus on form, a busy schedule ahead in boxing and entertainment.
President Hart of the National League team announces a deal trading Pitcher Paste and Sra Dungan for First Base ban. National League at Cincinnati shows score by innings with Amctnnaats and Brookly referenced in play by play.
Fragmented OCR text reports Western League action with cities including Denver Cleveland Minneapolis and Indianapolis. Incomplete lines reference scores by innings and team names but readable specifics are limited.
Helena dispatch reports Montana Governor will protest Senate credentials of Mr Clark arguing his appointment was forged by fraud and misrepresentation. Governor Spriggs may appoint a successor from Montana. Martin Massinnte is suggested as a potential interim appointee, seen as independent of Democratic factions.
Washington reports reveal reform leaders and army officials debating army canteens. Secretaries Rost and McKinley comments support abolition while opposition cites ambiguous laws. Officials warn that temperance aims clash with enlisted men’s discipline amid public temperance debates.
Article notes that Dewey faced coal access restrictions, necessitating purchases from regular dealers. It references a June 1815 provision allowing Navy and Army fuel purchases, with later changes and general allowances affecting service members, plus a brief ad section for Groves Tristelees and Dr. Thomas’ Helectric Oil.
Salina reports Washington has proposed settlement of Thomas Horne’s Indian raid losses from July 6, 1876. Horne, a Union Pacific contractor, valued losses at $7,100 for groceries clothing tobacco woolen shirts boots sugar potatoes bacon coffee salt fruit blankets tea and a well. Settlement may reduce to around $3,000 with passage in both houses.
Second day of Hutchinson Jubilee featured a rain drenched opening, vocal contests with several contestants, a Chopin Fantasie Impromptu requirement, and performances by Miss Walbridge Miss Nimocks and others. Apollo club Wichita opened the night concert with pieces, followed by soloists Emma Daily and Norman Guin, then a Sacred Idyll Rebekah and cast under direction.
An early health column argues catarrh is a constitutional blood issue, not a local problem. It cites Dr Ainsworth endorsing Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, claiming they treat all forms of catarrh and remove the catarrhal poison from the blood. The tablets are described as pleasant tasting and free of camphor.
Provisional program for Baker University May 29 to June 5 outlines department graduations, June 3 sermons by Bishop Vincent and Lt Governor Bristow, with ShittnaL address, Epworth League training, and alumni events. Highlights include commercial department exercises, a ball game, and Bishop Hartzell delivering the oration. Governor Shanley to speak at a joint Y M C A gathering.
Harrison Irvin sues Wichita Gas Electric Light and Power for 315 004 damages claiming his son Len was badly burned when a live wire on a company pole in an alley fell and contacted him on June 1 last year. The suit notes long bed rest and medical care needed, with Irvin citing the impact on supporting his family.
Arthur W. Cole son of Mr and Mrs George Cole of near Hutchinson makes a thousand mile bicycle tour of western and southern England. He travels with companions to visit major sites of interest and aims to set a long distance riding championship for Reno county if he completes the journey.
Workers at the Brmidway Planing mill walked out after superintendent William Goodsob ordered union members of the American Federation of Woodworkers to drop their membership or quit. He denied wage or time disputes, saying the issue was the plant policy and the union.
The Atchison deanery convocation will be held May 21 22 and 28 at St Luke s church in Wamego with Rt Rev Frank Millspaugh in attendance. The program includes evensong lectures by Canon Bywater Will James J F von Hernich and others and meetings of the Daughters of the King and Woman s Auxiliary with speakers Mrs Herbert Hodes and Dean Hit.
Lawrence May 15 Dr A Smith Woodward director of the British Museum in London visits the University of Kansas this week to review North American fossil holdings. He addressed the student body in chapel and praised the Kansas collection as the best and most complete he has seen in America.
Mrs Grant Gillett, noted as a Kansas cattle king figure’s widow or insider, returns to Abilene for a visit after a trip to Mexico. She travels with a child and Kansans en route to Europe, observed around Hutchinson and Junction City with noted local mentions.
A group of druggists including R. W. Squires at 732 Kansas Avenue A. O. Rosser at corner 10th and Topeka Avenue Swift Holliday Drug Co 523 Kansas Avenue and A S Kane Co Family Drug Store 822 North Kansas Avenue promote a patent remedy claiming a whole family can be cured.
A European tour plans a June 22 departure visiting Ireland Scotland England Holland Belgium Germany Switzerland and France and may extend to Paris for the exposition and Italy. Kansas pension grants are listed with multiple recipients and amounts across several towns and dates, plus Belgian hare club formation in Lawrence. A. O. U. W. prize gains noted in Abilene, Sen John Ingalls staying in Arizona, and county fair and log rolling events announced in May and August.
Pekin dispatch reports a rising anti foreign movement led by boxers with chaotic anti Christian outbursts near Pao-Ting-fu in Pe Chi-Loi province. Catholic missionaries describe intensified persecutions with people burned alive and violence spreading as officials and refugees seek safety amid turmoil.
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