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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1899
Page
2
John Morrissey Gray faced opposition from relatives in a heated family dispute over a lucrative official post valued at 60 000 dollars annually. The conflict centered on rightful succession and control of the position amid family tensions.
In Kings County New York the Republican James R. Howe defeated Democrat John Morrissey Gray by a large plurality. The pivotal opposition came from Gray's own sister Mrs McGarry whose campaign efforts and family rift dominated discussions. Gray's nephew Joseph McGarry also played a campaign role amid accusations of bribery and political maneuvering.
Altermen-elect M J Porges sought election in New York's Elgins district. Mrs Potres campaigned industriously, helped at polls and secured votes for her husband. She directed workers and celebrated his victory.
Multiple Topeka congregations list morning and evening sermon times. Denominations include First Presbyterian, North Topeka Baptist, Third Presbyterian, First United Presbyterian, Second Cumberland, First Methodist, First Congregational, First African Baptist, and various spiritualist and science churches. Listings note pastors, sermon topics, and Sunday schools, with regional street corners and venues.
Articles signed for a championship clash between James J Corbett and James J Jeffries to be held within seven months at Coney Island New York. Corbett to have the first go and would fight only in Grenier New York if possible. terms similar to the Jeffries Sharkey fight and venue likely Coney Island.
The Baltimore American reports Robinson and McGraw doubt any connection to the prospective rival league. Robinson says he did not attend the association meeting, citing lack of faith in its viability. McGraw says he lacks interest in joining promoters unless Baltimore owners abandon their franchise. An incident after McGraw’s amicable proposal saw a speaker exclaim, We want to fight the league. If we don't join, I quit now.
New York November 11 Dave Sullivan and Joe Bernstein battled twenty five rounds at Brooklyn Athletic Club with Sullivan showing aggression and Bernstein attacking, blood streaming from Sullivan's nose and mouth. The bout remained even through most rounds, concluding in a draw as both fighters failed to achieve a decisive victory.
Martin Sutin, manager for Robert Fitzsimmons, posts 2300 and challenges James Jeffries Jr on behalf of the champion. Fitzsimmons will travel two weeks to raise funds if needed, threatening to expose why Jeffries delays a defense and questioning the champion's courage. W A Brady replies with a suggestion that Fitzsimmons fight Shirkey instead.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a wholesome coffee substitute. It claims it nourishes and strengthens, suitable for both old and young, with instructions to buy a package from grocers and follow directions to make a healthful table beverage. The copy mentions pricing at 16s and 250, and promotes Grain-O as pure grain.
A long testimonial states thirty years of neuralgia and rheumatism improved after taking Paine's Celery Compound. The user describes bedfast pain and later increased work capacity and life enjoyment, asserting prolonged life and bodily health benefits from the product.
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