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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
2
Workmen busy installing electric wires and signs at the state house in honor of the Twentieth Karens. Electric inscriptions will illuminate entrances and decorate the interior, with carpenters and window dressers finishing work after a week of noisy hammering.
The article describes electric displays planned for the state house in Topeka to honor the twentieth. It mentions decorative globes, electric signs, and mottoes including Our Fighting Twentieth. Lights, bunting, and flags will adorn all entrances as the dome is illuminated at night, creating a May festival style decoration for the first time in the state's history.
At Brattiee Washington the national convention of the W T U passed resolutions challenging the government on the Philippine war and condemning Secretary Griggs and ex Secretary Alger. Leaders Mary Hunt and Clara Hoffman spoke amid calls to petition and lobby for a policy shift. A separate motion protested seating Brigham H. Huberts of Utah, linking it to moral decline. resolutions also denounced immoral entertainments and backed women’s suffrage and anti-trust measures. Memorial services and large audience attendance were noted.
Clemens voices strong support for expansion as unavoidable in modern history, arguing concentration of wealth and peoples into a few great powers is destined. He criticizes anti expansionists while invoking biblical and historical imagery to defend imperial growth and global order under a higher plan.
The Cleveland park board is accused of planing a $255,000 project to build arches and roadways under Lake Shore railways to convert Gordon Park into Rockefeller Park. The agent of Dare Seit is reported to have forged signatures to support the grant. The claim ties Rockefeller money to a park redevelopment.
Washington reports a favorable year for free delivery service with new carriers added to the route. The annual operations note increases in gross receipts to 205,367,416 and growth in delivery coverage. The sale from October 22 to October 7 offers 2.67 round trip via Santa Fe with October 2 as departure, and two trains daily in each direction.
Haskell faces Ik on their home field Friday in a return game that closes their season. The Red Men trained hard and improved since the BU match with three new players added to the lineup.
Open meeting features several races with Kansas jockeys earning wins. Bester Feu aboard WU Tovarya claims win for Kansas Spikes while Downlines and Bibola place in later events. Poulton guides Pesnited to victory in the Pordhars Weiler handicap. Skopias, ridden by Juhanta Reiff, takes a top placing in the Lamokiin stakes with Soa and Tide Ola Burke noted in supporting positions.
New York October reports Jim Jeffords a California lightweight fought Gus Rubin of Akron in a 20 round Marquis of Queensberry bout at Broadway Athletic Club Rubin overwhelmed Jeffords in the late rounds after a brisk early exchange Jeffords weighed 193 pounds Rubin 190 estimating a decisive fourth round rally and finish with Rubin credited as favorite by bettors Seconds included Billy Madden and Cockey Hoyle for Rubin while Mysterious Billy Smith and others supported Jeffords Beatings described in vivid detail but with neutral prose as the match ended in Rubin's victory.
The passage questions whether Topeka readers can demand stronger proof than everyday testimony from local citizens. It includes a testimonial from John A. of Ash Street Gardener about kidney and back pain improved by Dean's Kidney Pills, sold by Foster-Moburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
In a rapid exchange Gus Rubins dominates Jeffords in a late round. Rubins lands a decisive straight left dropping Jeffords twice before the referee counts him out at 1 minute 14 seconds of the round.
A jumble of 19th century racing commentary highlights a New York meet with two-year-olds excelling. Mentions winners such as Lieutenant Gibson and Richard J. with notes on weights, pacing, and the season's standout performances amid scattered race details and observer remarks.
Charles McCoy arrives in St Louis ahead of Billy Maher match and hails Choyick’s win over Macre at Fourteenth Street Theater. He boasts perfect condition and readiness to meet Maher, predicts a quick victory and notes training on the road. McCoy hints at a future fight with Billy Miske and reflects on his Sharkey bout as he heads toward his next challenge.
Asbury Park October 21 The Jeffries camp held a six round spar with Tommy Ryan The bout was fast and furious with light punches exchanged Jeffries suffered a couple of stomach blows but returned fire Afterward he sparred with his brother Jack and ran the ring nearly a thousand times As fight draws near Jeffries remains confident Doctor Praumenthal says Qureplen’s arm may need more treatment Bir skies the hot air therapy and electrotherapy applied.
Sailor Tom Sharkey, shrinking his frame to near light weight, begins a restrained training plan at New Dorp. He will focus on light riding and wrestling with minimal exertion until the November 3 heavyweight title clash with James J. Jeffries.
In New York for a three night cushion carom series with Siosson, Schaefer claims sharp angles and solid form after a week of practice. He vows to win, balancing preparations with attention to the Aqueduct Races crowd.
Warrenton defeats Box by a short head in a tight finish at Aqueduct. Charentus and a late charging field follow as the feature attracts a crowded stretch run. Weather pleasant and the track listed as very fast.
Charley Kigs McCoy, once aligned with the Journal for a money match, withdrew from pursuing the prize after a deadline passed. He declares defeat in the current bout, plans to focus on Peter Maher, and notes no further pursuit of Simmons.
A letter from John Preston Campbell of Washington D C formerly of Abilene Kansas extols his works and a fictional Bentland realm where society is united in welfare. He reflects on past manuscript losses, anticipates publisher interest, and notes further writings beyond a single poem about South Atlantic life.
Partial OCR shows a fare offer between Kansas City and return trips priced at about $2.07. Details on travel dates are unclear due to fragmentary text.
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