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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
2
Law change ends January term expirations to align with school years. After board organization in January, Kansas will appoint county superintendents to serve until the second Monday in May. The shift, driven by previous term limits and timing, aims to prevent mid year disruptions in schools.
A society advocates raw foods from potatoes to wheat to boost vigor and health. Advertisements tout Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as essential after meals to aid digestion and relieve indigestion, claiming peptones are provided by the tablets and that cooked foods are unnecessary.
The debate in Wyestare concerns replacing the old superintendent with a new one under a new law. May and June plans for county Institutes raise questions on who will select instructors and conductors, with Kansas officials like Frank Nelson and Frank Grimes gaining support in the Republican race.
Harvard's football woes deepen as a loose offense and injuries hamper the team. Daly's on and off play, Fincke's brilliance offset by weak team cohesion, and several injuries plague Harvard ahead of a Yale matchup.
Chicago Nov 14 James Corbett ex champion heavyweight states he will fight Jeffries and insists McCoy did not fake the earlier bout. He predicts a 25 round championship match this winter near Chicago with a large purse and favorable terms, despite ongoing controversy with Fitzsimmons and Considine. He remains confident, noting public support and plans for a future title bid.
In a six round bout at Tattersalls, champion Terry McGovern faced Cleveland’s Kid Broad who stunned him with relentless pressure and two clean knockdowns. Broad, though knocked down in round one and stepping down in round six, fought back persistently until the referee halted the bout.
McGovern dominated a six round battle, bleeding Broad severely as the action swung: McGovern landed consistent rights to the stomach and jaw, Broad absorbing punishment and collapsing in round six. Broad kissed McGovern at the end as Referee Siler declared McGovern the winner.
Haskell Indians cancel a schedule with Turkio college over funding and gate issues. Coach Bilick earns praise for a fast, accurate play style as the team prepares for trips to Cincinnati and Columbus amid injuries and strong prior results.
New Haven reports fevered interest in the Harvard Yale season finale at Yale Field on November 24. Yale plans to enlarge stands to seat 17,000 as demand exceeds supply. Harvard considers expansion after consulting Walter Camp. Injuries and fumbles limit performance in practice as head coach McBridy reshuffles players Bloomer Silliman Hamlin Stiles and Sharpe.
No 2 departs Kansas at one a m with a solid vestibuled consist to St Louis. It includes Smoking car Day coaches Reclining Chair car and Pullman Parlor car. Connections at St Louis Union Depot with eastern lines toward New York and Atlantic coast points.
One hundred women attended an auction in Longacre Square to bid on the late Mrs James J Corbett's household effects. Silk items drew small bids, rugs and ch rif the lot fetched low sums. chairs and chiffoniers sold cheaply as dealers claimed items did not match the widow’s tastes. The sale totaled about $500.
Fragmented text describes tensions over disenfranchisement and a black teacher being asked to read the constitution during a 19th or early 20th century voting dispute. A judge interrupts, declaring the man illiterate and steps aside, illustrating racist barriers in voting.
Pamphlet claims Ayers Hair Vigor makes hair grow faster for some people while restoring color to grey hair with rich tones. It invites readers to request a book detailing what the product can do and how to use it.
The page fragment sketches rural life tensions including farmers and merchants, a public disturbance at a fireworks display, a crowd scene with a “little man” in a curbing clash, and mixed remarks about honest farmers and market scales. It portrays community protests, social shifts, and concerns over wages, vendor power, and local governance.
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