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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
2
Historic boxing notes reveal James J. Jeffries signing outlines with Gus Rubins for a summer bout and discussions of matches against Tom Sharkey Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Jeffries’ plans to face Fred Burns and other rivals. Details include bout rules a Las Vegas style finish guard and purse distribution.
Nov. 1 report notes Jim Jeffries trading activity in New York. He allegedly lost $7,000 with a Wall Street broker yesterday but expects gains in weeks ahead. He expresses confidence in his broker and plans to disclose the broker’s name only to his team.
A garbled passage describes a steamer named Weston and a man discussing a scheme tied to stocks on Wall Street. Dialog hints at a venture named by Jim, with uncertain details about months, years, and participants. The text is fragmentary and lacks coherent events.
A historical note on the Smiths great colt with references to Gerry and Garry and various breeding lines. Trainer Charles Hughes is mentioned along with hopes for redeeming past losses and mounting interest in the classic event. The piece catalogs lineage, noting Lexington and Glencoe roots and connections to notable mares and sires.
Chicago November 16 McGovern consents to another bout for Kid Broad after his agreement with Gans. Macias, manager of Kid Broad, says Broad will be in much better shape to fight Terry next time. Broad credits his improved condition to the recent training and vows a decisive victory.
In New York on November 1 a postal clerk testifies that Thomas Sharkey is worth $311,000. The clerk recounts Sharkey's funds across banks in Britain and Ireland, and Sharkey defends his status while staff audit his accounts, noting Sharkey’s reputed wealth from heavyweights and prior fights.
Ned and Wittnx suffered injuries while Shrant In and Morton were unable to play. Piet and Brockberger helped coach the squad, with Hyed and Sherman contributing, as the team prepares for future games.
U S circuit judge granted an injunction restraining Mary A Strong Albert Shaitneis and executors from selling or transferring mortgaged property stocks and other assets of the Griswold will. The case stems from funds entrusted by Eliza T Griswold and concerns estate holdings including a townhouse on West Fifty-seventh street and investments alleged to be worth millions. The heirs sue individually. the Griewold Worsted co is not a plaintiff.
Chicago reports show more than 20 million dollars in gold dust and bullion shipped from Alaska British Columbia Northwest Territory Washington Idaho and Oregon in 194 two dates. The Great Northern agent cites a Seattle assay office record listing 6028 deposits totaling about 1180000 ounces valued at 20 million. Principal portions come from the Klondike Nome and Alaska districts with smaller sums from Washington Oregon and Brained Coast regions.
In this fragment from the Contemporary Review a discussion on improvised horse feed covers using metals and other substances to boost work output, noting risks and unlikely appetites in extreme conditions. A separate item reports a near murder in Abilene, Kansas, where a horseman was attacked after confronting a horse thief with a shotgun. Also listed are details of a Santa Fe Route excursion sale with a November 20th start date and a two day ticket limit.
A Colorful flyer notes a transport leg from Topeka arriving Colorado Springs at 10:35 and Denver by 11:00 a m. It endorses De Fitts Lite Barty Bisere as the best liver pills, available at all drug stores and easy to take without gripe.
The Mills Store teaser notes a follow up display tomorrow highlighting bargain gloves and mittens, continuing yesterday’s Hosiery and Underwear specials. Local shoppers are told the department will present notable value offerings and timely sizes.
North Topeka items list visits by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Boyce to Hiawatha, quilting and crafts at 25 cents, Mrs. Charles LaTourette visiting Gunnison, and a M. W. A. dance. Socials feature Mrs. J. A. Colvin’s party with unique fashion, decorations, and prizes. Many locals and out-of-towners attend gatherings at Van Buren and Quincy streets, with mentions of coal, wood pricing, and community notices.
A transcripted notice lists numerous transfers from C J Mddy and spouse to W Le Hoastin for 700 dollars and from M Parritt and spouse to Elizabeth C Samsoi for 1000, detailing parcels across Tenth avenue and nearby blocks. Further entries include Edward Te Curran selling to J F Morton for 500, various lots in Topeka Terrace and Cross Grave, and multiple deals involving East Athens and Anderson’s subdivisions. Other transactions include J H Ste and spouse to John T Wells, Cook and wife to Hannah Davis for 1000, and numerous northwest area transfers to Laura Vin Nice, Albert Neese, and G P Whiteker, among others.
Fragmented OCR text recounts a past election with bets and wagers, mentions the Blue Anchor tavern, a stern foreman, and a steamboat stake. It references a bad weather note, a racing theater, and an array of names and places with unclear connections. The passage blends a political wager scene with railway and travel details, suggesting a chaotic, rumor-filled record from older days.
Misses Emily and Jennie Sundstrom of Golden Colorado attend a local event with Alem Cm and Lott Chapman of 10S. The Topeka City Troop plans a routine march at the Commercial club to ring the Canmury bell. A Fort Eisley arrest is reported by Officer Merce in the morning.
Deaths and funerals notice lists Rhur P. Steatman died this morning at home after illness. Services set for 2 PM at the Church of the Sampoon with burial in the Catto He cemetery. A 3 year old named Tomales will be sent to Exporia for burke tomorrow morning.
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