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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1897
Page
8
A Senate speaker lauds an age of revolution driven by discoverers and brain workers citing steam, electricity, telegraphy, and medicine. Warner’s Safe Cure is endorsed by Dr M Bever and others as a worldwide remedy for Bright's disease and related ills, celebrated for its claimed scientific backing and public popularity.
In New York on Oct 20 Peter Maher’s backers put up 5009 and offered to match him against Jim Corbett for 5000 to 10000. Corbett has not shown funds or accepted, statewide criticism grows as sporting men urge him to fight Maher for the title. The World calls Corbett a quitter for delaying and notes a showdown could boost his standing with fans.
Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska battlegrounds loom with Harvard Cornell and other major games noted. Topeka Athletic Association hosts its second annual reception at Mason temple on Jackson street with billiards, pool, bowling, rings, weights, and dancing draws about 600 guests. facility upgrades completed for 450 members.
In San Francisco George Lavigne stopped Joe Walcott after twelve rounds under the Occidental club banner. A crowd of about ten thousand witnessed Lavigne press the attack from the bell to the final moments as Walcott faded with leg cramps and steady body blows.
Referee Grancy announced the match ended as Walcott could not continue. The crowd erupted in confusion and groans while Walcott was carried out by O'Rourke Colton. Lavigne saluted the crowd and exited to the dressing room after the postfight cheers.
In a tough afternoon game at Athletic park Topeka boys lost to Beta Theta Pi of Lawrence. Lawrence scored the only touchdown by Parent in the first half after a fumble. Swett extra point gave the points for Lawrence and the game ended 7 to 0 with both teams playing sturdily.
The will of Washington Mason who died last spring at his home on Hious street and Kansany avenue is filed for probate. Mrs Mary Mason contested the will delaying probate citing supposed inconsistencies. Mason owned a business block on Gil Kuneas avenue and several houses and farms. the estate valued about 15000 includes property to Mrs Mason and the rest to his brothers and sisters.
The attorney general is asked to determine whether residents of part of Steele's addition may vote in city elections. Disputes arise over whether the territory remains within city limits or not, with places like Birth ward and Boughtmen's house mentioned as voting sites. The question hinges on legislative actions and territorial interpretation. Electric Bitters is recommended for women's health and nerves, with endorsements from local figures noting their usefulness. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are praised for digestive relief and morning recovery.
The Alaska Commercial steamer Excelsior, Captain Higgins, arrived from St Michael with eight thousand ounces of gold belonging to the Alaska Commercial company and reported severe shortages at mining camps. People flee Dawson and Circle City by any means to escape hunger, with some heading to Fort Yukon to winter.
Frieda Weber, age about one, was abducted from a Chicago home to a place of safety. Mrs W H Whiting and allies, with police, took the girl toward guardianship proceedings before Judge Kohlsaat. Guardian Julia Ahrens had not gained possession. The judge urged force if necessary to secure the child, and the case centers on guardianship and removal from the state.
Edwin A. Austin of Topeka Kansas defends Judge Foster’s Kansas City stockyards ruling against eastern criticism. He notes Thayer’s support of Poster's decision mirrors Foster’s, praises fearless independence of federal judges, and expresses belief Foster would resist if outcome differed. Dated September 29, 1897.
In Williamsport Pennsylvania last October aged Thomas B Henry of Pine Station appeared dead. Two hours later he revived and guests were notified. Doctors say Henry, long frail, later rallied and now may recover after a brief period without breath.
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