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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
2
Sporting news recounts Pompadour Jim predicting Akron Grant will win and praising his activity and speed. Fitz’s punches trouble Grant, while Rublin’s training shifts and postponement rumors swirl. Jim Corbett and others doubt Fury’s odds, with bets placed and debates over the bout’s outcome and conditions.
May 24 New Orleans La delegates to the National Travelers Protective Association opened their business convention at the Athenaeum relay. They discuss press advertising impact and the need to oppose trusts while urging unity to defend industry and stockholders amid escalating anti trust warfare.
A garbled ad style passage touts a cure for dyspepsia and related ailments. It mentions May Sddawe Olneneee and Renee Proubles promoting a product claimed to cure indigestion, nervous disorders, and other troubles, with references to Dr Wortkine. The text is fragmentary and reads like a sensational health claim column.
Promoter W A Brady outlines James J Jeffries vs James J Corbett setup with a two week window for money to be posted. Brady hints at profits split and conditions while noting only a challenge match may occur if payments falter and that other venues are considered.
O Connor travels to Pittsburg following an approach by the Fisteburg club President Dreyfus. The local executive refuses to disclose the perk accepted, but it is believed to be about 2500 dollars. O Connor conducted an interview and promised a definite statement soon.
The report suggests a possible twenty five round bout between Sharkey and FitzNee with Bob Finnimmons in line for a match under discussion. Details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a boxing card near completion with SharKey favored.
Report from New York on A G Spalding sailing for Paris to direct the US branch of the International Sage for the athletic events at the Paris Fair. Details touch on American athletes reporting to him and the plan to boost American participation and organization in the games.
In a scrambled score listing from a National League game at Pittsburg the innings show mideight and errors with teams including Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati and New York. Batters and pitchers names appear jumbled like Waddell Cheabiss Sehriver Zimmer Brooklyn Metiuire Louis and Doheny Bowerman as the box grows unclear.
Washburn snagged a sensational win over Nebraska on their grounds by a narrow score as errors and timely hitting shaped the game. Hillis pitched well for Nebraska while Washburn benefited from strong third base play by Gephart and clutch centerfield drives. The lineup featured Nobraake and Stal in key roles amid a tense defensive effort.
New Haven Conn May 24 Charles Anirewa Carver Yale 190 the Chicago brand who a month ago broke all college records as a strong man and where records were afterward broken by Cochems of Harvard last night made a name that again as seen a collegiate strong man Carver's final record was a total of 1 754 kilograms Last night Carver made a record of 2072 2 kilograms which places him well ahead of his Harvard rival
Magnate Soden of Boston rejects a circulating story that Boston would pursue Jack O Connor. He says O Connor will not join Boston under any circumstances, citing past actions and current team dynamics amid league changes and travel strains.
Akron May 2 referee George Siler praises Gus Rublin’s chances ahead of his Chicago match with the Fiteetonans. He notes Rublin’s improvement from sparring with Corbett and predicts a strong showing for the money fight. Palmer, who drew Morris Matseh in ten rounds, heads to Chicago May 26 to face Henry Hans. Hoonen defeated Jack Davis last night.
New York May 34. Jim Jeffries and Tome Sharkey will meet this afternoon to sign articles for a fight in August, likely staged at Coney Island.
A hospital special reports the latest in medical research on sleep and brain health. Experts discuss a combination therapy and its potential to affect cognitive function and disease progression. The piece notes ongoing debate and the prominence of sleep studies in informing medical practice.
An advertisement touts OR HOLTIN'S RHEUMATIC REMEDY claiming universal cures and immediate pain relief. It asserts rapid uric acid elimination and tissue restoration, endorsing the product as genuine and prepared by Boltis Cherical Co with limited genuine packages available.
Powell delivers a standout pitching performance for St. Je, supported by McGraw, Hobison, and Bet as the pennant race gains momentum with crucial points.
The City Federation of Women's Clubs offers to give 2000 toward a new city hall if Wellington matches with 2000. The lower floor would house a library and offices, with a large auditorium above. They propose a 99 year lease and ownership by the city upon loan repayment. A conference with the council occurred and the plan will be considered at the next meeting.
Ottawa May 24 The University commencement runs June 1 to 6 with a full schedule of events: local oratorical contest debate between Olympian and Philalethean societies bailfaleure sermon and YMCA address by Rev Lovett graduating exercises and class orations dobson and hageman declamation contests class day exercises alumni reunion and various musical and botanical programs featuring students including Maud Harley Pike Cross and Mabelle.
A serious accidental poisoning occurred near Highbride by Stranger Creek in the William Grandstaff household. Mrs Grandstaff left rat poison in a tin can, a visitor poured it into the corn meal thinking it was salt, and bread was made from the meal. The family of William Grandstaff, his wife, and two children fell ill. physicians were summoned and deaths were expected to be avoided.
Four men from Brigham Young Latter Day Saints visit Atchison to distribute tracts and announce no link to the reorganized Church of Jesus as Latter Day Saints. Local member James Burns notes polygamy stance and assigns blame to newcomers while cautioning about church ties.
Geooamna and colleagues name candidates for county offices including Hoke and Heston as district clerk and county attorney. Fusion forces set June 16 county convention while a split faction advocates a middle or socialist ticket. The report notes improved pasture and cattle conditions as the farming sector remains active.
Fort Riley May 24 Two military prisoners John Arnold and George A Fryman both serving one year were shot by a sentry while working in a water trough. They rushed the sentry disarmed him and fled toward the hill. The sergeant of artillery fired wounding Arnold in the abdomen and Fryman in the arm.
Miss May Gardner of Lawrence is rapidly recovering from an appendicitis operation at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Kansas City. Daughter of Theodore Gardner a prominent Lawrence businessman she had planned to sail for Paris two weeks ago.
Chanute notes a gathering of Allen family descendants from Kansas and Indiana to honor Robert Newton Allen of Putnam County Indiana. May 21 reunion plans announced, with multiple families invited and represented at the Oriental Hotel.
Mangelsdorf Jr and Tom Gartner of Atchison secure a French privilege to pop corn on the exposition grounds at the Paris Fair. They have shipped 7,500 pounds of popcorn to Paris to sell during the event, launching a Hopcort business venture.
Reports from farmers south and east of town indicate Hessian fly damage severe in 100 acres near McPherson and similar losses in Galva and Hillsboro. Millers and grain dealers fear the scale may be exaggerated as officials gather more information.
Hutchinson May 24 The meeting of the State Pharmaceutical Society will act today The new officers are Henry W Mehl of Leavenworth provident Mra BM Miner of Hiawatha and Junction City A 7 Topping of Over brick The members qualified to sit on the state board of pharmacy were John T Moore of Lawrence W C Johnates of Marshattan W J Gerrane of Iola Charles Trvder of w Arms of Dodge City Charles Becker of Ottawa W Byars of Topeka J M Gieisaner
Emporia May 24 Ex Lieutenant Governor C V Eseridge editor and proprietor of the Emporia Republican lies dangerously at his residence with little hope for recovery. Family members have been sent for and have arrived at there is this Sanaanone Seashnt, Mrs. Barnard from Los Angeles California.
A murky report notes Uarrydon Rich formerly of Emporia asserts he wrote of Cuban postal thefts and ties to his chief C. F. Ww. The text places Rich in Mun Ind and Cad Rich in Neely relations, detailing alleged irregularities and a retraced path to earlier associations.
A May 15 letter to Addison H. Rich, brother of Cureydon Rich, claims a careful examination of Rich’s position shows no wrongdoing and that his relatives should not worry. The note indicates Rich remains employed at the firm once held by Neely, though the message asserts he has not been retained.
At the Phares lumber yard L W Mitch ell and others uncovered counterfeit coins hidden near the east fence. The coins dated Astt and weighed poorly on scales though similar in size and mold, suggesting a prior shady figure once jailed for crime in the area.
Last night a meeting was held to arrange the Kansas City Commercial Club visit during the Fowler building dedication. The club will extend a formal invitation for the Kansas City party to attend Lawrence.
City schools closed for a graduation event led by Rev. E. Howard of Clyde Church Kansas City Missouri at the opera house. The report notes Pacis graduates and a formal ceremony conducted by the pastor.
Fragmentary note from New Madrid Missouri dated May 24 references local names and relationships. It mentions Fred Gia and Mrs Ize Thompson as relatives and a son’s wife, with unclear context about years and events. The garbled text prevents a clear news item.
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