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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
2
Washington reports Bristow annual post office division results for year ending June 30 1859 detailing appointments bonds and depredations Rural Free Delivery trials and inspector duties. It notes postmasters changes 1900 plus and revenues from bonds and audits with calls for reform in compensation and use of private publications.
In a Jamestown era water debate, investors join a venture to supply city needs via multiple conduits tapping river sources. Shares valued around six hundred thousand dollars are allocated, with key figures facing disputes over ownership and distribution as the plan encounters financial strain and public scrutiny.
Missouri Tigers returned home from Des Moines after a grueling two week stretch with five tough battles on opponents grounds. Drake’s team adapted to conditions while Missouri fought hard, yet fumbled chances and fatigue limited their play. Critics note travel, sleep loss, and heavy schedule as factors, with Drake securing key scores and Missouri’s defense under strain.
New York reports Erne and Jack O'Brien signed for the lightweight world championship. The match, to be held at Coney Island within four weeks, will be two rounds. Bing has recovered and expects to enter in about three weeks. The purse is $5,000.
New York Nov 16 Peter Maher and McCoy have begun training for their 25 round bout set for November 30 at Coney Island. McCoy polled training at Valte Plaza with former wrestler William Muldoon coaching. Maher trains in Westchester and plans peak condition for the Tivester Dixter clash, both sides eager to win as the victor may meet top heavyweights.
Nov. 19 at Chicnes New York bidders競 Spirited bidding saw M. Lockwood of Poughkeepsie pay 4750 dollars for the mare Phrase 224 by Onward. Lockwood planned to enter her in the Transylvania Stake. The next highest price was 550 for Diamond Star by Red Heart with Bert Seeger of Vienna purchasing. Seventeen other head sold from 200 up.
New York dispatch reports Australian fighter Fitz Simmons seeks a first title bid within three months. He aims to meet heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries after a pending challenge by Bob Pitz Simmons, who plans a return bout and may post a forfeit to secure the match.
In three months the champion Jeffries may face a top challenger after Fitzsimmons asserts entitlement to a title shot and plans to train, while an Australian contender vows to defeat Sharkey and win his laurels. Cincinnati reports manager Bancroft naming six players for a southern tour with dates set for Memphis Helena Greenville Natchez Vicksburg Baton Rouge and New Orleans, signaling a busy season ahead.
Kansas and Missouri universities prepare for a football game amid scheduling confusion and venue debate. Coaches Yost and White oversee arrangements as officials decide on the regulation field location and potential adjustments.
The fight at Hawthorne annex concluded in the fourth round when McCoy landed a left to the jaw, knocking out Jack McDonough amid a loud crowd. The match featured heavy exchanges and ended with McCoy securing a dramatic victory.
Wellington hosts the Seventh District Federation of Women’s clubs with a large attendance and talks by notable members from Junction City Newton Kansas City Topeka Wichita and Lyons. The program featured addresses songs and a reception as delegates discussed federation progress and club work.
The Knapp farm near Loweront suffered a daring raid Sunday night as a buggy party trespassed a decade unused road, entering pasture and stealing six valuable mules and a horse. One mule named West Little Jame survived. The loss is estimated between 500 and 600 dollars as suspects plan to ship stock to Haeland for use in the Transvaal.
Nov 1. Mr A B Carr proprietor of the Carr bievele worka in Wichita was quarantined at Yukon Oklahoma due to a smallpox outbreak. The town imposed strict quarantine immediately after the report and for over a week no one could come in or go out, with Carr among the affected.
Early September John Van Rossen of Edun Atchison county left for Colorado and has not been seen since. A body was found in a corn field near Caney buried six feet deep and is believed to be Van Rossen. Caney residents recall two men and a wife accompanying him.
Mrs J S Newberry of Baye r FE suffered three years with kidney complaint and backache. After trying many remedies she used Dean’s Kidney Pills from Rowley Snow’s drug store and cad four box trial. Backache eased and kidneys steadied with better sleep. Husband also benefited from Down’s Kidney Pills. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents by Foster Milburn Co sole agents. Remember the name Dean’s.
A woman camping near the place where a body was found reportedly quarreled during the event. The corpse was later located in a nearby field. The deceased, Van Hoesen, about thirty, was married but separated from his wife.
Fort Cory November 21 Major Caching and Company FP Twentieth Kansas yesterday publicly returned a large flag to the Christian young people and the M C LA of the city. The flag, carried in Philippine campaigns, was presented to the givers in a ceremony witnessed by a large crowd. It was the only flag carried by the Twentieth besides the regimental standard.
Port Scott November 10 Post office Inspector Bree Johnson on Thursday afternoon arrested Postmaster Thome McNulty of Thayer on the charge of being 75 short in bid accounts with the government He was brought there last evening arraigned before United States Commissioner Moyher who set bond at 1000 He would have left the bond that night but was allowed to remain at large He is a prominent man of Thayer and father of a Twentieth Kansas soldier who has just returned.
McPherson reports Scott of Winn Dum shows remarkable money making from Mallen bees. Two years ago he kept one swarm of bees, which multiplied to twenty five swarms. He earned five dollars for the first swarm and says each new swarm adds value beyond honey profits. He attributes no special merit beyond effort and persistence.
McPherson man Thomas McNamark faced Justice Barny Court for unlawfully shipping two prairie chickens and quail that had been killed illegally. He was fined $6 plus costs totaling $20.45.
A 93 year old physician, Dr Boyakin, was re elected coroner of Marshall County, in a near unanimous vote. Voters praised his long service and the community hopes for continued steady leadership as coroner.
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