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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1895

Page

2

Corbett Bankroll Stakes and Referee Demand For Fight

In Ardmore plans for a boxing match with Fitzsimmons hinge on a $10,000 stake attachment. Corbett demands the entire sum be posted without conditions, alleging side bets and attached funds. Local sports doubt the bout will suit New Orleans timing, while Corbett and his manager push to name the referee immediately.

New Osrsays Corbett Pittsimmons Pugilis Itzsimmons Dwyer Sid Corbett John J. Sellivan Fitzsimmons Metropolitan Prioling Company Phil Owser New York Fitusimmons Carpett Billy Brady New Orleans Louiseilla Nashville

Ardmore Poised To Host Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight

Ardmore appears set to host the Corbett versus Fitzsimmons fight as rail service and hotel capacity from Dallas to Gainesville would welcome visitors. Officials and Chickasaw officials discuss tribal adoption of contestants and legal hurdles to prize fighting in Indian Territory.

Ind Corbett Fitzsimmons Ardmore Chickasaw Dallas Port Worth Gainesville United States Gibbons Moran Scott Charles F. Start Thas Ardwore Dougherty Pennington Spyder Santa Fe Oles Tishomings Chickasaw Council Indian Territory Arkansas

Liberian General K A Shem jus Dead in Monrovia

General K A Shem jus, Liberian army chief, died and was buried with military honors in Monrovia. US Consul General William H Heard notified the State Department of the death. Japanese cotton spinners seek steamship line to west coast of Mexico for cheaper US cotton. Governor George Hiawatha and Governor Morrill left for home at Hiawatha after a wedding at their house on Tuesday. Our work will please you Paoriess Siwam Lawadry 112 114 Wass Sut.

Gesarat Waswixeron Willam H. Heard United States Liberia Department of State K. A. Shem Jus Monrovia Mexico Paoriess Siwam Lawadry

Missions in Alaska debated by Episcopal board of missions

In Alaska a bishop election controversy unfolds as the Episcopal board of missions adopts resolutions. Bishops Bulison Barker present Alaska work. Maine’s Bishop Newty opposes an Alaskan bishop. Reports on Brazil and Mexico, home missions, and prayer book distribution follow. A resolution calls for a federal investigation into Bannock uprisings in Idaho.

Iam Epiacopsicans Moxoskarotis Minn Episcopal Convention Barker Newty Maine Brasil Peterkin Mclaren Tey Henry Forrester Mexico Waite Indiana Axis Countey Idaho United States

Oregon Improvement Company Put in Receivership

The Oregon Improvement company fell into receivership in Judge Hanford's court with J. Smith appointed as receiver. The Farmers' Loan and Trust company filed the bill, citing first mortgage bonds issued December 1, 18%, totaling 5,000,000 with 480,000 later redeemed. A November 4, 18s1 deed of trust secured a consolidated mortgage, with half year interest totaling 165,245 due.

Warmers’ Laan and Tract Company Gregum Improvement Seattle Wash Oregon Improvement Company Hanford J. Smith Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Fia Kiduln Aotanit Mahide

National sympathetic mass meeting for Cuban aid planned

National Cuban sympathetic unions plan a nationwide mass meeting on October 34 to rally public support for Cuban liberty. Mayors nationwide to be advised, churches and fraternal groups urged to join, aiming to awaken sympathy from coast to coast for Cuban cause.

Canace United States Unias Chicago Pacific Atlantic British Golumbia Mexia

Presage Good Times A Trade Review Grins at Failures

New York Oct 5 R Don Co reports for third quarter 1695 commercial failures total 2782 with liabilities 52167170 and average 11721 per firm up from last year. Mortality rate 284 per 1000 firms. Prices show lowest wholesale levels for commodities with mixed rises in cotton goods boots and shoes iron and steel while food drops 17 percent over five years. Wheat and corn movement mixed with steel rail orders noted. Counterfeit haul by federal agents reported in New York with several named individuals. Snow falls in parts of Colorado and piano ads appear for The Bimbo Pianos at 630 Kansas Ave.

New York Dot Glert Onnstlvania Steebakers Hessemer United States

City Hall Park vignette and Detroit night encounters

A weary former official recounts fortunes lost to catnip and crime, then a patrolman guides a wandering traveler praising Detroit’s honesty. A pawnshop Bible tale ends in a tense exchange as a would be swindler meets a sharp rebuke.

Fragmented Humorous Clippings From Early 20th Century Papers

A collage of jokes and quips from various newspapers. Snippets touch on telegraph money requests, wedding report phrasing, courtroom cynicism, and playful exchanges. It presents light editorial humor and taglines rather than cohesive reportage.

Ferry Boat Farce Between Mocking Friends

On a ferry two men in a rocking chair exchange jests about looks and whiskers. One denies wanting a quarrel while the other mocks a red nose and facial hair as tempers flare and a scuffle seems near.

Jim Batibet Nethin Jim Jim Babbet Theta Gaul Jim Balbet Jeno Jia

Platt Faces Split Over Pure Republican Ticket

Senate politics swirl as Platt pushes for a straight Republican slate while fusion with independents looms to oust Tam. Lauterbach warns against a union ticket, offering only minimal concessions. Local and national updates follow, including Simmons training amid Texas politics and a murder investigation linked to a bicyclist case in St. Louis.

Struck Down by Mob Near Cole City Tennessee

A severely injured Black convict Newt Smith, who recently assaulted a young white woman at Cole City, was dragged from the prison yard by a mob from Pensacola and Alabama last night and killed.

Coatraxcogs Tenn, Ou Newt Smith Cole City Peneesees Alabama

Water shortage grips Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Reports from parts of Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey indicate a growing water crisis with signs of near famine in some areas due to severe shortages. Authorities note widespread impact on daily life and agriculture as supplies dwindle and demand rises.

Peirapreramia Pennsylvania New Jersey

Secretary Tatts Address Supports Administration Policy

Secretary Herbert delivered an address at a theater last night in favor of the administration's financial policy. About 40 people attended, including women. A milk famine threatens northern Pennsylvania as grasshoppers and scarce supply affect milk and cream markets in Greenfield township Lenoxville and Welas settlement with farmers reducing production and some sending cows to grain feeding.

Herbert Tatts Mostoowenny Ala Herbert Pennsylvania Texas Greenfield Township Lenoxville Suipe Morgan Welas

Arrest of a cheerful young woman in Brooklyn

A good-looking woman named Lille Smith was arraigned in Brooklyn after hugging and kissing tall men on the streets. She resisted police, then was sent to jail for three days by Justice Laimbert.

Tutt Sten Lille Smith Brooklyn Dane Hoo Justice Laimbert

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