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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
2
An 1880s style testimonial touts a patent remedy for scrofula, claiming deep blood cleansing and cure of severe cases. The letter from Macon Georgia describes infantile scrofula, blindness, and skin issues improving after using the product, with exhortations to purchase.
New York reports Oscar Gardner the Omake Kid won the Broadway Athletic 14-pound bout over Jack Hamilton of Troy, N.Y. after twenty-five rounds despite Hamilton's strong attack and Gardner's lingering eye and jaw injuries from the long fight.
Philadelphia president J Reach discusses a potential eight club National League, noting support among large migrates for reduced circuit size. He cites Chicago and Louisville as examples and weighs the impact on Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh while warning against dual clubs in one city.
Golf season extends indoors with many matches reported in Chicago and suburbs. Open champions and Amateurs compete as Lakewood Nassau clubs keep greens warm through November and December, while star players like Harriman and Finday reengage in amateurs’ first championship. Local results include Wal Smith vs Paul brothers and Marys setback with detailed play-by-play notes.
A city theater relives a famous prize fight with film reels featuring boxer Shark Tooke and Jim Daly. Spectators crowd close as the sailor Corbett is discussed, with Referee Biter present and the bout described as dramatic and action filled.
New York reports Nortk James J. Corbett and James J. dairies ready for a clash at the arena. Corbett dominates the confrontation, with manager John Considine promising $254 to bind the nine. Corbett vows to fight before next summer, mapping road work along Riverside Drive as he trains for a comeback.
A garbled report recalls Martin Fullan in Chicago and boxing plans in New York City. It notes athletic clubs, promoters, and fundraisers involved in a proposed bout, with confusion over management and scheduling amid rival interest and public promotion efforts.
Boxing bout between Kid McCoy and Peter Maher delayed as promoter cites illness and precaution. Reports mention McCoy’s arm discomfort and Maher’s conditional readiness, with no set rescheduled date.
Fragment reflects a dispute over a forfeiture claim and dates for a refund at Coney. Words indicate a delayed decision and a possible December timing, with Maher and Hees involved in the communication. Unclear details prevent firm conclusions but imply a court or notice context.
In their own home, Admiral and Mrs. Dewey arrived in Washington from New York last night. A Navy Department official met them and escorted them to their carriage to the Rhode Island avenue residence. The arrival drew no public demonstration as passengers on the train recognized them and saw them to their carriage.
Omiahe Nebraska report states that today an application was made in federal court to declare Amurkcan 4x Position bankrupt. Filed by T J Mahoney, the motion alleges improper actions by management and favors to certain men, seeking to recover wages owed to workers.
Washington November 15 The statements of imports and exports of the United States for October last show that the value of merchandise imported was a certain amount with part free of duty. The exports of domestic merchandise during the month are noted as well.
An old advertisement promotes Rest and Health to Mother and Child with Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for diarrhoea and wind colic. It claims strong parental relief and lists a 21 cent bottle price and domestic remedy claims. The text also includes broken figures about imports and exports, mentioning silver and general trade metrics in a cluttered OCR fragment.
Chicago - James Monroe, accused bigamist and swindler, was arrested for trial on charges of swindling and bigamy after allegedly deserting a Rochester woman who had given him money. Police say Monroe’s record could eclipse Farnsworth’s for multiple wives. Washington reports substantial losses tied to government certificates and windfall recoveries.
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