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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1899

Page

7

Sears Years Whips Joe Fiederling in Jackson County Fight

In Jackson County a Sunday prize fight drew about 200 spectators. Tommy Sears defeated Joe Fiederling in four rounds as the bout opened, with Sears rallying to land heavy blows and gain control. The match featured refereeing by FE Wells and kept a brisk, hard-hitting pace through rounds two and three, ending with Sears securing the decisive knockout blow.

Sears Joe Fiedering Jackson County Tommy Sears Joe Pimogas Piederiing Daf George Tome

Unclear contest sparks tense topeka crowd confrontation

Plain as day the plan to stage a bout faced resistance as Col Caldwell challenged the winner to a rematch. Sheriff Cool left Topeka to oversee the event but found the fight in Jackson County and halted the proceedings. One dollar admission drew partial payment while spectators gathered around trees and fence posts. The crowd rode the eight o'clock tram back home.

Ain Col Caldwell Tom i Wolsh Sherif Cool Topeka Jackson County Geate

Topeka Readers Endorse Morrow's Kidneolde Cure

Local citizens report relief from kidney backache and urinary disorders after using Morrow's Kidneolde tablets. Mrs E Gaces of 157 Van Buren St confirms improvements amid widespread favorable chatter and urges others to obtain the remedy from Morrow & Oy and Dues Drug Store.

Topeka Morrow van Buren St Memite & Holton Fg Deus Drug Store Masitime Morrow & Oy Cyemjsies Inal Tae

Bridge plan advances as Topeka area votes funding

A civic committee of the Commercial Club pushes a Kaw River bridge east of Topeka with county and township support. Funds include 3000 from Kaw township and 1000 to 1000 from the county, plus merchant subscriptions. The project promises direct river-city access via a level road, reducing detours for nearby residents.

Committee On Good Comiberciial Club Kaw Wheailenk Jane Gear Ete He Pacenmary Abouet Kansas Avenue Kaw Township Jefferson County Rave Topeka Misery Goods Credi Merchants National Bank Dm B.S Quin Seaveens Las

World Pushes McKinley Mediation on Transvaal Peace

The New York World urged President McKinley to mediate to ease tensions between England, the Transvaal, and the Orange Free State. It asked U.S. Senator Jon Martin to sign a petition promoting peace and avoiding war, but Judge Martin declined, saying he would not lend his name to any petition aimed at preserving peace or preventing destruction of republics.

New York McKinley England Transvaal Jon Martin United States Martin Wherry

Humberger Emerges as Fusion Candidate for State Superintendent

For Nelson's Place reports that the sole candidate heard from for the fusion nomination for state superintendent next year is L. G. Humberger of Abilene. Humberger currently serves as superintendent of Dickinson County Schools.

L. G. Humberger Abilene Dickinson County

Catholic Clergy in France Play Bold Political Role

New York Tribune Paris dispatcher notes rising clerical influence in French politics sparked by the Dreyfus crisis. It cites the Croix and other churches organs steering public opinion, Catholic leaders urging action against liberal institutions, and a renewed clerical network spreading through France with extensive subscriptions and a pro clerical press reach.

New York the Tribune Paris France Dermaart Pas Dy Temps Mutin Sieely Aurore Néwspalers Cottage of Hopesty M. Hebrard Tempe M. Die Roodays Pigeré M Cornety SL Jounirt Republic Factien Leo Xie Craim Paria Suimplionitte Francois Fathers Meard Peter the Hermit the Croix Craik Church of the Sacred Heart Montmaartre Bordeaux Croke le Courrier Militaire la Croix Henry Rennes Dreyfus Croix Dreyfusords Hause Jouchet Jane Ie Dreyfus Cannes Monaco Carpentras Irly Polson Rca

Lost His Arm Topeka Boy in British Columbia Circus

Topeka lad, a former bareback rider with Water L Main Circus, returned home last night missing his right arm after a fall in British Columbia. A country doctor treated the wound, circulation was stopped, blood poisoning followed, and amputation saved his life. He spent part of the time in Vancouver hospital. his father traveled from Topeka.

Topeks British Columbia Dames Mektroy Topeka L. Main British Catfeil Vancouver

Old Soldier's Suicide After Drinking In Home

An aged former New Hampshire soldier, known for heavy drinking, died by morphine overdose in his home near Liberty Street. Neighbors and friends reported threats to kill himself. after a late-night search with Fisher and Deputy Williams, he consumed a powder thought to be corn starch but later found to be poison. An inquest ruled death by self-inflicted poisoning. funeral held at his residence.

Liberty Street Fourth Street Fisher Mahanay Miller Tim Hia Horpe Winker Sherif Hal Willams Hie Willaims Mahanoy Mahenno Mahaney Willams Wiliams Mananay Verdot Waichle New Hampshire Lincoln Post

Kitty Bets on Mr Right in Uncle's Joke

In Boston Post fiction, Kitty Clinton debates marriage as her uncle mocks a plan to wed Mr Wright. She recalls Charlie Emery and a chased photograph, while Uncle pushes Mr Right as a test of love, leading Kitty to question the joke and seek clarity. The tale unfolds with flirtation, past romances, and a tug of inevitability.

The Boston Post Kitty Katty Mr. Right Mr. Wright Kitty Clinton Charlie Emery Mr. Tight Charlie Misa Emery Kit Abe Mr. Hight Hire Masa Ieen Tom

That Night In Her Room Kitty Refuses Marriage

A fragmented scene shows Kitty and Charlie returning from a boat ride as she softly rejects becoming his wife because her uncle would not consent. A bystander suspects Charlie is actually Mr Wright, and Kitty jokes about the uncle’s joke while the group laughs and goes inside.

Kitty Charile Mr. Wright Wright Maak Ming

Sunflowers to Meet Executive Committee Session in Topeka

W F Sapp of Galena has convened the State Democratic Sunflower league executive committee in Topeka this week to press for removal of the state organizer. The committee includes E E Murphy Leavenworth second John A Hale Kansas City third E C Wetlep Cherokee fourth Henderson Martin Marion. W Brandenburg Jank fort sixth Tully Scott Obertey PF Kyler Hutchinson. The meeting was moved from tonight to possibly tomorrow.

Topeke W. F. Sapp Galena Democratic Sunflower League Sapp B. & Brown Parsons eaNe E. E. Murphy Leavenworth John A. Hale Kansas City E.C Wetlep Cherokee Henderson Martin Maron W. Brandenburg Jankfort Tully Scott Obertey PF. Kyler Hutchinson

Help wanted notices from old Journal page

A segment shows scattered help wanted ads listing positions such as housekeeper, sewing by the day, general housework, good baker, news agent at a depot, farm hand, machinists, dining room staff, valet and skirt makers, and a housekeeper. Many entries include partial addresses like North Topeka, 1015 Went 6th Street, or Jackson Street, with various employers like Mrs Mercer and the Santa Fe depot newsstand.

Care Journal Ratnas Jourmal M. Rous Santa Fe Depot Zane’s Clas Street SS Rubicon Capitel Trin Works Witte Jackson St North Topeka Ie West Mércer Croehy Gros

Wanted Agents in Every County for Financial Society

WANTED AGENTS. NTED-Hy a large financial beoity. Non energetic efficient agents in every county in this state. good pay to capable men with or without experience to solicit ng. The best of references requires. Ad dress D. W. Horrabin, Topeka, Kansas. M. MANSON, 414 Kan, Ave., buys gentle men's chotti Shoes, bats, etc. Pays BtoB a sult. 'Drop ie card, POR 8A: bara OR ALEA mood coat Dusebur-

D. W. Horrabin Topeka Kansas M._ MANSON Kan Ave

For Sale Miscellaneous Pofate Coc Stove Very Cheap

FOR BALE Stone alter Taney Stewart cook Steve and son neater JH Van Buren street SALE Short horn freshly cow J. Wi Pyriooera mouth west cor fair grounds FOR SALE Ai oa stove good Candiaea coe a fox FoR eae neconda hand jiandeltti ana NSE trios think have bees sane Bregen mona ae manually 38 Sot bb Wake rete a Bernnegt mandolin W12 Snes de Harwood toandelta tia Geis Martin mandolin 1 Gne $0 Mallon mandolid Fess pecial pease are for thie wock species are fo EB fin ee i OD wat 4 if Kamas A FOR san team anit Sa EGae ee ana FOR San oatinae at Woodarf ata rowaee ni cid FOR SALE Two cows 17 Taylor street FOR SALE My fine family driving bree iia and puiaeve ae Eh Eapbelt byentin WASHBURN STORE APHIH CITER ise vee at Gi Ginkes ate or Us Washburn ave FOR 641 Good team of hy wasn Mad harnass fe Dietrek wr fess rive

West Cor Fair Grounds Eae Bregen Bernnegt Snes de Harwood Geis Martin Anit Sa San Oatinae Wosdarf Ata Taylor Bree Iia Puiaeve Byentin Washburn APHIH Citer Washburn Ave Fe Dietrek Wr Fess Rive

FOR SALE- Desirable business property and land parcels

Fragmented classified items describe multiple real estate offers and sales. Listings include a modern residence on Greenwood avenue Potwin Place, five and ten acre parcels near southwest area priced per acre, a 5 room house at 1083 Madison with detailed interior features, and various business properties advertised by local brokers Benedict & Co and W. Forbes. Also noted are horses and miscellaneous property offerings with prices and contact hints.

Notice of public street reintersections and property appraisal mention

The notice details a proposed street reintersect and center line adjustments around a public property area, naming officials and dates for hearings. It cites Calis ordinance references, lists involved streets and intersections, and sets a meeting on a Friday in October for property appraisal and construction planning. It mentions city officials Ida Barnes and J.C. Darling, and references a specific parcel near Sinead Street with lines and center points for projected work.

Carter Ely Calis Teruel Img Ineer Descrinyd Loewit Wiley Odie Street Lsu Roe Ee Center Fine Niley Tts Pia Pete Loma Urereon Sim Dav Tn Sinead Iniauld Heneile Dlatoine Boewuns Metal Warde Ted Srenament Ey Sil Gimanges Wenonts Sina Eacecald

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