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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1899

Page

2

Shrinkage in Metals Trade Drives Decline in Prices and Shoes

New York data show shrinking demand for iron and steel, with premiums for prompt delivery vanished and prices easing. Lead and tin markets swing after a brief rise, while wheat exports slump. Boots and shoes shipments fall in early November but remain robust in other lines, as mills cut prices and competition weakens margins.

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Market Tones and Wheat Declines Amid Weak Crop Outlook

The market shows renewed wool and textile price movements with prices for fine Washer, fine and medium Elaine firming slightly. Cotton futures rise to four-year highs while plant and shipment activity grows, yet wheat exports lag and overall Western receipts drop. Bankruptcies rise to 219 in the United States and 20 in Canada.

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Moody Stricken Amid Kansas City Evangelist

Dwight L Moody the evangelist fell ill with heart trouble in Kansas City after nightly preaching to large crowds in Convention Hall. He is en route to Northfield Mass under care of Dr Schau Mer and C M Vining, with a special car provided by local churchmen. Moody’s condition is described as critical by some but not terminal, with exhaustion from recent exertions lingering as he expected to resume speaking after rest.

Kansas City Dwight L. Moody Hla Fome Northield Mass SehauMer C. M. Vining Union National Bank Mr. Moody Kumnsag City Chicacy Buffalo Moody Adea Evangelist Ri. Torre Chicago Mc Moody Carver SchauMer

Crawford Theater Cards Dramatic Lines With Comedy and Opera

Jacob Litt presents a comedy “Mistakes Will Happen” at Crawford Greater tonight led by Charles Dickson. Lincoln J. Carter’s “Under the Dame” returns Monday with Hurricane scenes and New Jersey ferry, Washington views, and shoreshots. The Jefferson De Angelis Opera Company brings “The Jolly Musketeer” to Crawford Wednesday, with DeAngeli’s buffoonery praised. The John Nicholson Company stages “Alabama” at Crawford Tuesday night, a familiar Southern portrait with a strong cast.

Jacob Litt Crawford Charles Dickson Lincolln J. Carters Geare Jefferson de Angelis Opera Company Jolly Musketeer Crawford Theater de Angelie Opera New York Hopper Wilson Te Angetle Ile Broadway Bon Inve Dumas Atanley Werman Dinian Edwards John Nicholson Augustus Thomas Alabama Cap

Major Logan exhumation ordered for return home

Nov. 15 report from Youngstown indicates Secretary of War directed Major Logan’s body be exhumed and shipped home. Major Webb C. Hayes, a relative of Major Lexen, will oversee the funeral arrangements in Manila within days. Separately, Sir Richard Webster is named a baronet for his arbitration work.

Major Logan Youngstown John S . Jr Teeelvink & Telneram Secretary of War Ont Tie Logan Webb C. Hayes Lexen Manila Fedy Webster London Richard Webster Veneducian Arbitration Commission Robert T.ied Great Britain Order of St. Michael and St. George TaGrione Tate

New York Fighters Draw In Even Six Round At Fort Desibbon Club

Kid McPartland of New York and Matty Matthews of Brooklyn fought a lively, evenly matched bout at the Fort Desibbon Athletic Club. The fight was declared a draw after a tense sixth round with both men exchanging hard punches and lasting to the bell.

Chicago, Nor Kid McPartland New York Matty Matthews Brooklyn Fort Desibon Athletic Club Matthews Jentelon Merartagh H Matthews McPartiant Metasticnd Kratiper McPartland Matthew Moss Seanng Futhy Ant Masthewsovck Ewings Melariand McRirtiand Lng Velimay Sent Rie Gil Witih

Referee Siler in Chicago Explains Ring Decision

George Siler arrived in Chicago from New York and defended his call in Jeffries versus Sharkey. He cited ring lighting as biasing Sharkey and noted plans to stay two weeks for upcoming bouts, including McGovern Haley and Emil Kind, with Detroit engagement on November 30.

Chieses George Siler New Feck Sharkey Patney Haley Billy Emilth Detroit Empire Athletic Club Tommy Britter Madison Square Garden New York Pussg-Tipton Company Johnny McCafferty Newport Tom Hayes Lakeside Bennings Tommy Hurns Chicago Birmingham Cor R. H- Wells Harlem Crown Point New Orleans Takeside

The Surgeon's Knife and Pyramid Pile Cure Promise Relief

A vintage medical advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe non narcotic remedy for all forms of piles. It cites multiple patients from Kansas to Indiana reporting relief and urges purchase at 50 cents per pack through Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall.

de. J. Wo Biezun Leoterdvilie Kan James Temerac Dubyane Jaws Hinkly Mississippi St Indianapolis Int Pyramid Drug Co Marshall

May settle championship as Maroons may face Michigan Wisconsin

Chicago officials discuss a possible post Thanksgiving game to decide the western football title if Michigan and Wisconsin agree. Wisconsin and Chicago show openness while Michigan’s stance grows, with talks in progress among institutions and Chicago athletic board.

Chicago Chicago Athetic Board Michigan Wisconsin Fisher Maroons Tut Stags Cardinal Ton Badgers Katrd University of Chicago Speed Harvard Erwin

Bancroft Eyes Cuba Trip For Baseball Tourists

Ban croft has returned from Memphis where he met Tar Knhoe and McPherwich McCormick. The southern tourists linger, uncertain if Hahn joins in Memphis or Nashville. Destination decisions hinge on New Orleans contact, with Havana seen as a promising market. McGraw touted as Cuba lure, Frank’s Havana trips influence the plan.

Culm Bancroft Charlie Louie Browns Frank Bancrof Havana

Lawrence High Surges Ahead In Close Nov Contest

Tawrence gridrs clash in a late season game as Lawrence tops Topeka in a tight matchup. Fort Scott and Florin push hard with both sides preparing for upcoming state actions. Schools review practice and roster notes ahead of decisive Friday night showdown at 7:00.

Tawrence Kan Lawrence Tinta OB ‘Coke Aig Saween Righ PuLinstie Ithe High Sehgal Lawrences

Sullivan on fights no draws final say referee decides

New York, Nov. 13. John L. Sullivan argues against draw outcomes and supports a single end of bout decision by the referee. He questions post round scoring, praises honest referees, recalls the Jeffries-Sherkley case, and urges a winner be declared unless one man clearly dominates or the match continues to a knockout.

New York John L. Sullivan Dave Anil Stiers Jeffries-Sherkey Sharkey Jeffries Stier UnUl Ray Whowe Sehr California FrankConnet Mecaunull Simms Hand Jo Newark N. J Sourdd & Deas oCormnel Hendler Odus McLoupell Dave Sullivan Im Mie Gath Eddie Couhelly Jie Jonably Wate Bach Waleted Poitndy Tourne Hiodier AfoConnell Manders Haundier Hin Jett Fact Moines Bari Randter Jerney Abd McCowne Swinnine Estarte Trent Vie Jimmy Metaniel le Tandy Grd Mead Aity McConnell Fandher Batt Sadler Fae McConnell

Fragmentary lines reflect an unresolved fight outcome

A garbled excerpt hints at an argument about a fight not yet decided. The text emphasizes incorrectness of taking a stand and suggests ongoing dispute without a clear result. No names, dates, or places are readable in the fragment.

Maher McCoy Fight Set for December 31 at Coney Island

Representatives of Peter Maher and Kid McCoy met Friday to arrange a three round bout at Coney Island Sporting Club on December 31 with a $2000 purse. The article notes a new contract and signed articles for both fighters and mentions various seconds and officials involved.

New York Peter Maher Kid Smccoy Maher McCoy Coney Eland Sporting Club

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Cures Oth ers Why Not You

An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for ailments including a long standing lame shoulder. It cites testimonials from Adol Le Millett of Manchester New Hampshire and others praising relief, along with other products sold by Eagle Health Buckwheat and Goode rubber goods. The ad invites readers to visit Whittlesey Mercantile Co to sample items and emphasizes guaranteed satisfaction.

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