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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1898
Page
3
The article reports that Gorbett dominated Gus Rallin over twenty rounds in a boxing match. It notes Gorbett's strategy and execution, with critics praising his pace, ring generalship, and finish. Rallin struggled to land clean blows as the challenger asserted control.
In New Jersey on May 21 8 000 spectators saw Kid McCoy defeat Rubin after a long fight. McCoy stood 167 pounds against Rubin 130 pounds with George Bigier Chicago as referee. The bout featured rapid exchanges and blood as McCoy landed decisive lefts to the jaw and body while Rubin sustained a cut above the eye.
In a welterweight style bout the Kid and Gus exchanged heavy blows across all rounds. Jabs to the face left eye and body shots were traded as both men pressed, with several hard uppercuts and decisive hooks. The referee signaled for a twelve round finish with McCoy in the mix and a final decision favoring McCoy.
In Key West on May 21 Captain Ryans of the battleship Tow a suffered a painful arm injury and narrowly escaped serious harm. A 600 pound cattle baton toppled from deck during towing, smashing a table and narrowly missing Captain Evans and Lt. Commander Kimball as it crashed nearby while crew maintained duty.
A six year old girl Nina Hassett, daughter of Mrs Em a Hraswett of 2M Hyde Street, died after cramps and vomiting following strawberry ingestion. Doctors linked her symptoms to chalert infantum and suggested the fruit may have caused her illness and death.
In Georgetown on May 24 fear spread among hundreds of blacks and whites as a creek near the Western and Atlantic railroad appeared to burn with fumes. A sergeant investigated and the crowd, terrified and whispering, learned a prank had created the illusion of fire, everyone relieved as the oil film was found. Headache Quickly Cured Dr. Davis' Anti-headache never 25¢
Railroad circles discuss months long negotiations for Santa Fe to buy the B&O. Rumors suggest a through line New York to San Francisco with enhanced passenger routes and continental reach, linking California to New Jersey and major eastern cities. President Ripley has not commented on the reports amid industry chatter.
Historian J M Egan recalls 40 year old Central of Georgia rules that freight trains ran only by day and hid at night. Rules cover engine authority, crew duties, equipment charges, and safety measures including lamps, dumpers, attaching cars, and night watchmen.
The text outlines strict duties for conductors including leaving Savannah or Macon only with mail, delivering letters at way stations, not entrusting keys to non authorized hands, returning to turnout with the same car count, and ensuring proper switch placement. It also notes exemptions for certain family use items and reduced rates for others.
A report claims a rumor of a plan among Santa Fe and allied railroad workers to donate one day's wages to equip a battleship for the government. Officials say the figure is impossible given total employee counts and wages, and note a broader nationwide pledge idea stemming from Southern Pacific management.
Newton dispatch reports morale mixed as PEW freight engines take over work from two locomotives displacing crews. Engine 206 54 and 221 ready this week. several personnel moved houses and returned from trips. one boiler chipping incident sidelines Boilermaker Cyrus Alexander. switchtender Rudolph Schirmacher plans west end HQ and jokes about an elevated reporters’ railway.
The Santa Fe general watch inspector's office debates the Bliss chronom regulator after storms disrupted telegraph time signals from St Louis. A chronometer four seconds off sparks ridicule from dispatchers, with General Inspector Montgomery joking about reordering sun and stars by the timekeeper. The device reportedly maintained six months of minute accuracy before it drifted.
The Maple Leaf Chicago & Great Western will bid for the Central Branch next Monday after posting 50 000. The original Central Branch from Atchison to Waterville will sell at the Atchison union depot at 9:00. The Atchison Colorado & Pacific from Waterville west to Concordia will be sold Monday afternoon. The Atchison Jewell County & Western sale follows Tuesday at Mankato. Special master H P Dillon will conduct all three auctions amid railroad industry talk about Missouri control.
A Chicago and Great Western bid for the Central Branch at Atchison is rumored as a sale next Monday. The line recently received 90 carloads of five stock into Atchison, with total cars expected to reach 300. A western connection could require only about 30 miles of track if the bid succeeds.
A Santa Fe engineer, superstitious and cautious, sees a will o the wisp light along the Panhandle branch. The crew investigates to find a boy with a lantern attached to a kite causing the eerie glow. The conductor fires a shot, the light vanishes, and the tale ends with the revelation and a warning against reporting shooting angels.
The Six Ls era includes Engine No 50 rebuilt for speed on the fast mail run between Kansas City and Newton. Engineer Jas B Thomas will operate No 50 with piston valve motion and 73 inch driving wheels. Ed Joly to run Topeka to Kansas City. J Tally and J Rollo to run Topeka to Newton.
Aldece F Walker of Santa Fe says talks to establish a San Diego to Yokohama steamship service are nearly finished and may close in a few days. He notes Manila victory may shift plans to include Philippine Islands. negotiations target a Japanese steamship firm, name withheld.
At the Santa Fe depot two flag raisings occurred as Pat Sherman began a collection for a depot flag. Dan Prye climbed to tie the flag as onlookers urged, Pat joked about the smoke and mustache while the pole was raised, and yard workers under Foreman Stockman plan taller flagpoles.
The lumbermen challenge the claim that the car re has grown a foot or two since planting. Charles Carlson, who made the pole, testifies it stood 71 feet above the ground and cannot judge growth below ground.
Robert Wells air brake inspector for Santa Fe claims the first to name a child after Admiral George Dewey. Bebes Dewey Wells born April 26 and May 1 son named by his father. Also notes conductor H O Strong discharged after head on collision near Reno. operator resigned before discharge.
New York May 21. Fully a dozen vessels lie at the Brooklyn navy yard awaiting alteration and steam. The Topeka is being rushed forward with all possible haste to be in condition for service before the end of the week and will likely leave the yard today.
Washington May 21 reports growing belief that irregularities in military service will force corrective legislation. Regular army officers accepting volunteer posts may lose their commissions, complicating retention after the war. Army equipment lags, shelter tents and hammocks are being purchased, delaying mobilization while the navy offers convoys from a single point. General Miles discussed with Captain Crowninshield about navigation needs as plans for a 200000 man army for six months could cost about 30 million dollars, with doubts about Cuban support and a strong Cuban defense in Cuba.
A Boston dispatch from Camp Dewey South Framingham reports a late night assault on Private J Tracey of Company H near the magazine. The swarthy attacker grappling Tracey escaped, dodging under a sun and fleeing after four pickets were kicked down, prompting heightened security with loaded rifles around the magazine.
Navy Department will test Wyoming coal to assess suitability for ships. Osborne of Wyoming reports the state has vast, accessible coal deposits of superior quality, potentially supplying the Pacific squadron for many years. The department will conduct tests to confirm coal quality and adaptability for steamers.
Denver May 2 A combined overcoat and shelter tent of hi Weasel canvas by Davidy and L D Shoenburg of May Shoe and Clothing Co has been adopted by the government. The invention has been submitted for test and an order was placed for delivery to Washington within days. Teanga of Unity church will hold a National Party at Mrs T F Doran's residence 125 Western avenue.
A broad appeal extols Prof. Munyon of Philadelphia and his Homeopathic remedies. Testimonials claim his Dyspepsia, Kidney, Cotard, Cold, and other cures work rapidly with many witnesses praising his benefaction. The piece touts near universal success across rheumatism, indigestion, kidney trouble, headache, and related ailments.
Tickets go on sale June 11 for round trips good to June 27. Santa Fe offers the best route to the assembly grounds station, located a short walk away. Apply to W. C. Garvhy for details.
New York May 20 Thomas Q Seabrooke actor in comic opera was arrested during a curtain raise at a Broadway theater after failing to pay alimony ordered by Justice Lawrence of the supreme court in the divorce suit brought by his wife Mrs Ema Seabrooks. He allegedly owes $5 000 in alimony, with $1 210 unpaid on the court order.
Frankfort Ky May 21 Governor Bradley rejected Graves county officials requisition on the governor of Thinks for Booth Blanks a negro under arrest to Dinots and under indictment for criminal nawatlt Graves county for slaughter of negroes by mobs citing failure to punish the murderers as the reason.
The America Medical Association annual meeting will be in Denver from June 7. Misahuri Pacific offers one fare for the round trip from all Kansas points with tickets available June 6 at the gate. Return is limited until July. Inquire at local agents for diverse routes and Denver to Colorado points side trips.
Punpies and blotches on the face are unsightly and disfiguring. They can be removed by Beggs Blond Purifier and Blow Mower, sold by druggists. The notice lists H C Townsend and Toveka as agents in St Louis and Kan.
Anecdotes claim Chamberisin Pain Balm cures rheumatism after several bottles. A testimonial from SOHN SNIDER of Calhoun County WV praises relief. Additional notices tout Electrin Mirters, Grain-O beverages, and Santa Fe’s travel lines with Pulman cars.
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