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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1899

Page

2

Dramatic matinee and late night shows at Crawford theater

A matinee of the farce Towt Taptes replaces at Crawford theater with a 2 30 pm show and a second performance tonight. The melodrama 777 plays at Crawford with A W FreMont in the lead, ticket prices range from 1 to 75 cents. Leonard Herrmann appears Wednesday, and Varieties include masterful quartette performances and new musical numbers. A One Minute Cure testimonial by Rev J Ti is noted, with Wichita and return fare listed at 4 62.

Gardella Mack Crawford Theater Topeka Crawford A. W. Fre- Mont Leon Herrmann Crawtheater Volinmer Tierrmann Herrmann the Great J. Ti

Sharkey Jeffries Training For Heavyweight Title Bout

New York reports Tom Sharkey and Jim Jeffries preparing for the World Heavyweight Championship fight to be held in New York later this month. Jeffries trains at Asbury Park while Sharkey stays nearby. both claim confidence and fitness, with Sharkey seeking an upset and Jeffries aiming for an easy victory.

New York Tom Sharkey Jim Jeffries Jeffries Asbury Park Sharkey Dory Barto Behlaves Wrennen Billy Brady Hiv Tom O'ituuske Stould Erick Jeffrion Faguett Shiurkey Tay Blarkey Sam Loch ‘Arbor Eline Thes Cyula Pete

Noted horse sold Delgaddo brings $12000 in private sale

Lexington Kentucky reports Delgaddo brought twelve thousand dollars in a private sale. Del Bree hats sold to Dr Kirkwood. A brown yearling stallion, Delgado’s full brother to Boreal, out of Rosy Mort by Alcantara, sold for $12000. Remarks note the horse’s inexperience and prior profitable gambles by buyers Bowerman and Dr Coy.

Delgaddo Lexington del Bree Kirkwood Del Delgado Boreal Boralme Bon Kells Rosy Mort Alcantara Boralma Thomas W. Lawton Dr. Coy Delgadio Tim Beott Newman Tavuieville Louisvile Hive Penvies Deiradae Bowerman Brox

All Clubs Made Money Says National League Prez

New York Oct president Nick Young of the National League declares every club turned a profit this season. He notes Cleveland profited despite home setbacks and cites strong results for Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Brooklyn Louisville and Washington, while Cincinnati’s showing disappointed. He adds no major clubs will sacrifice holdings to appease speculators.

Wick Young New York Nick Young National League Mirpfine Cleveland Combination Apite

Lexington Favorites Fail To Win In Most Events

Lexington Kentucky reports a crowded day with Transylvania Day noted. A biting Geteber wind and cold overcoats marked the meet. A fast 2:17 pace surprised fans as Lacte May distanced rivals and Tom Wie led late to win one heat.

Lexington Transylvania Lacte Tom

Carmelite Prevails in Tight Race at Haven Pace Show

Carmelite won a close race ahead of Billy George with Searchlight offering $2,500 to $5,000 to match his pacer against any rival. The field traded betting bids through seven heats to decide the 2 21 trot while a stuttered bout left the favorite struggling at times and the crowd watching keenly.

Wilkes Stetch Fnished Billy George Lle Trout Cristis Avenue Ettend Im 5 Fed 1 New Haven Conn Searchlight

Lavigne Knocked Out by McFadden in Nineteenth Round

In New York last night George McFadden defeated ex champion George Lavigne by knockout in the nineteenth round at the New Broadway Athletic Club. McFadden showed strong blocking and clever work while Lavigne, battered and dazed, faded after a vigorous, fast-paced bout acclaimed as sensational. Odds had favored McFadden 100 to 80 before the end, with Lavigne taking an early lead before the decisive finish.

New York George McFadden George Rich) Lavigne New Broadway Fadden Faw Aore Lavigne McFadden Laviene

Lewis Reus Challenges Kansas Wrestlers in Topeka

Wrestler Lewis Reus aiming to wrestle two Kansas men in a catch as catch can match at the new Olympic club in Topeka. He proposes a 80 minute bout with best two falls, continuous wrestling. The event may feature Ernest Roeber and Oscar Gardner among others. Kansas wrestlers are urged to respond.

Kansas Lewis Ruch Topeka The State Journal M New Athletic Club Siveb Witzeliniens Ernest Roeber Ruth Nod Oscar Gardner Tuek

Medics Defeat Ottawa in Two-Hour Football Duel

The Medics beat Ottawa University 16 to 5 after a lengthy game at Exposition Park. Numerous penalties and rule wrangling marred the play, though key moments included Heller’s early yard dash, Poorman’s fumble recovery for a touchdown, and Moreley’s late second-half score.

Kaness Ciry Tve Ottawa University Exposition Park Ottawa Holman Barnett Mettics Heller Poorman Lewis Gill Kansas Ewing Lambertson Moreley Coore Bhller Porter Robinson Heller Ae Crees Grteen Racks Barrett Cap

National League standings report from Cincinnati game

In Cincinnati the Nationals face an NL game with incomplete innings and scattered team abbreviations. Batter names and reliable sequence are garbled, leaving a partial score and lineup unclear.

Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Mrs Myers

Mrs Mary M Myers of Baltimore Ohio says eight years of nervous prostration and debility were cured by Paine's Celery Compound. She suffered back pains and could not move about until the remedy restored her. She also notes it is a splendid medicine for children.

Mary M. Myers Baltimore Ohio Paine

Paine's Celery Compound Aids Nervous Health

The piece states that women expend nerve energy and that healthy organ action requires vigorous nerves. It asserts acute nervousness stems from weak inflamed nerves and that continued weakness debilates the body. Paine's Celery Compound is promoted to nourish and reinforce nerve fibres.

Paine

Who Is to Blame in First District Campaign Fight

Curtis and Bailey clash over who worsened the First district race with each side accusing the other of premature campaigning while Curtis forces reveal a slate for delegate at large and district spots. Emery and Mulrate named as district delegates with Low possibly shifting toward Baker or Burton alliances amid party tensions.

Charles Curtis Mr. Bailey Mr. Curtis Batley Curtis Bailey Sorves Bailey Bury Nd J. §. Emery Nemaha County David W. Mulrate Shawnee County Cuup Leland Mr. Low Mr. Leland Burton Baker Low Kansas Emery District Court W. S. Stuart

Curtis Leads Reception in Troy as Republicans Promise Support

Report claims Curtis received a warm welcome in Troy with influential Republicans meeting him on the street and pledging backing. His home base is seen as pivotal if he is defeated next summer, potentially reshaping the Fourth district and Curtis’ possible retirement from Congress.

Troy Curtis Congress Bailey Shawnee County Washington Halley Leland HR. W. Squires

Far Side Walks and Cisterns Advertised by Brand Portland Cement

The Letter Brand Portland Cement is advertised as guaranteed equal to any cement. Sold by J. Thomas Sr. Co. at Old Van Buren Street with Telephone 66-2 and at Kansas Avenue end U. P. R. R. with Telephone 66-3.

Portland J. Thomas Sr. Co van Buren Street Telephone Kansas Avenue Telepone

Buckiere Arica Salve Promoted As Curing Pilea Ge

A damaged OCR snippet touts Buckiere Arica Salve as a cure for Pilea ge with broad claims of healing injuries and pains. It reads as a loud promotional line about a salve claimed to be the best cure.

Job Earth

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