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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1900
Page
2
Chicago May 21 reports suggest rivalries flare as Tosukd and McCoy weigh in on recent wins. Tommy Ryan discusses Kid McCoy and Ban Cresum, recalling past bouts and warning that future fights may hinge on swift, decisive blows.
A twenty five mile match race between Charles A Porter of Detroit and Sohn Nelson of Chicago halted abruptly after Porter fell behind. The event yielded times around 1:38 and 1:45 for the paced laps, with a free mile motor race improvised. Other demonstrations included Tom Cooper paced by a motor in 3:35.
New York May 11 Bob Fitzsimmons and Gus Rubtin will not fight June 1 at the Westchester Athletes club in Tuckaho. Injury to Fitzsimmons hand delays the bout to Friday June 15 after a meeting between backers and managers. The champion’s left hand has caused past trouble but the current injury is the most serious yet threatening the July return.
An OCR fragment references Berets, Geng tor O Connor, and Hat of circumstances in a playful but garbled account. It mentions Louw Criger and a young Buelow amid Season plans and costs, noting Cardinal costs and national culture building schemes in unclear terms.
New York May 1 Billy Mrazine tells of Manning a weary ing tnsntructor of Champion by Jeeee Matte Fifth Averine data. He diamonds in his scarf and travels to Eureka Hotel where the meets were a summer season. Manning and Mrs Manning faced losses and letters from California urging him to buy claims. He staked out the Yellow Aster Mine plus others, securing 2,001 a month.
The article reports Brady insisting Corbett must face him in the ring within two weeks. It notes Tom Sharkey’s management talks and Jeffries potential matches. Sharkey says he would welcome a bout with Jeffries, with a June Seaside Athletic Club clash against Kil McCoy and possible follow-up against Jeffries or the bout winner.
May 21 report shows promoters and managers predicting outcomes for upcoming bouts. Conardine forecasts Kahili over Pitealmmons and expects his protégé to defeat Bob Simmons in a 25 round rematch at Westchester Athletic Club on June 1. Bets and plans circulate involving Kid McCoy, Peter Maher, and Frank Erne with various matchups discussed.
James J. Jeffries, the world heavyweight champion, plans to retire September 1 and pursue theater, playing a sheriff in a new play "A Man from the West." He will still contest two more championship bouts before leaving the ring and aims to meet Corbett again within two weekends if terms are reached.
Chicago May 21 Comiskey's Chicago team in the American League has played twenty three games this season. Hartman and Sugden are the only two batters over the .250 mark with Dowd and Dowd three points each. Dowd three points the mark and Dowd three.
New York May 1 officials of the newly organized incorporated racing circuit report Smith buys His Excellency owner of Lieutenant Gibson secures another past horse McDowell, a three year old chestnut colt. Will likely interest maner and Jeffries for a bout this month.
The Twenty Century Athletic Club will stage an opening show at Madison Square Garden on May 25 featuring Champion Jim Jennies and either Peter Maher or Joe G. I. in a 25 round bout. The report also mentions various racing results and upcoming purses at Morris Park and Nutwood Driving Club events, plus several college and league results and track practice notes.
In Leavenworth a saloon town resists closure orders as local authorities push to enforce curbs on drinking venues. Residents and business owners dispute regulations while officials seek compliance and safety measures.
Information filed in Leavenworth district court by F. B. Dawes accuses eleven men of maintaining a nuisance and selling intoxicants in violation of the prohibitory statute. Warrants issued for nine defendants who posted bond, including John Bode Henry Bodde John Kevan Charles Wwerth Hernan Hesse Alfred Galend C. C. Brink ey and Jake Welsman. Several defendants previously faced state authorities. Weisman had not before been arrested.
In Fort Scott district court Judge Simons granted a decree of divorce to Blanche Butler private secretary to Congressman Butler of Pennsylvania from her husband Frenry J. Butler who disappeared from the city two years ago. Butler was a Fort Scott attorney and brother of the Congressman. The case was continued to allow summons at his last address. Butler’s absence remains a mystery.
Winfield tunes into the fourteenth annual Chautauqua opening June 1 with twelve days of programs. Notables include Dr. Ras Mearthor Sen. Xorty Col Bain from Kentucky Dr. D F Mion Gente Claa rajocinscope and Prof Charles E Grilley from Indiana. Special days feature Educational day on June 1 Recognition day June 26 Temperance day June 28 Patriotic day and more. The Scandinavian Concert Company and Caman's military band will perform throughout the event.
Elderwee county tale for 1500, wil be bel te eteeens September 31-14, Monday he frat day being free admittance for the purpose of making entrics, all entries for live stock closing at 4 pm. of the Aras day, and all articles for exhibition and prem iums must be up the grounds by 11:00.
The text reports increases in offerings across grains kitchen pantry fabrics and other departments at a fair. It states the fair association owns its grounds, is debt free, and paid 6225.18 for buildings and improvements last year. It also notes 20 Eldorado citizens paid 2.00 for 36 years of free use of the fair ground and granted 1 year free use to the association.
St Louis magnates headed by W Summers of a St Louis syndicate have secured 4,000 acres of mineral leases in the sand hill district between here and Solomon. They expect oil or gas, noting favorable geological conditions and plan to send an expert soon to evaluate. They will push oil and gas development pending further drilling.
Selina Salina mayor Rev Mr William Foulkes, pastor of the Firer Presbyterian church for twelve years, resigned Sunday to accept the First Presbyterian church job in Kansas City Kansas He will leave Salina about June 1 making him one of the best known Presbyterian pastors in the state.
Abilene editor denounces fish law violations and calls for a new fish warden after reports of stock being sent to Smoky Tid in Dickinson county. Concordia merchants clash over a piano contest amid a dodgy fundraiser scheme. Sumner High School in Wellington appoints a new principal and staff with $1200 salary, shaping the county’s education scene.
Parsons May 21 Bennett Roberts of Chicago shipped seven thousand live chickens in a regular chicken car with eight coop tiers, each holding nearly one thousand birds. The car bound for San Francisco, Cal, will be followed by three more cars as fast as fowls can be delivered. Wheat Destroyed by Chinch Bugs in Perry area May. Chinch bugs have damaged wheat fields in the district, alarming farmers.
The Dolds company plans a new cooling building at the Wichita plant costing about 50000 dollars to be finished by fall, aiming to enlarge capacity and curb pest damage. Fort Riley gears for Battery B to go to the Philippines, with the unit likely to relieve a post there. Salina moves to attract a shoe factory needing a 5000 dollar site donation, promising skilled jobs. Lincoln Center reports sentencing for violating the prohibitory law with fines and jail time.
In a federal court, Judge Hook declares Willaims Luckhardt bankrupt after proceedings against the North Topeka shoe merchant. Luckhardt claimed he was a bona fide farmer with no funds used for his mercantile creditors. The ruling preserves creditor protection against fraud and confirms the involuntary bankruptcy.
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