31 Oct 1895
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
1
Pandemonium and charity marked a charity ride on the State Journal car when Becky Sharp and the Orphan Home event drew heavy crowds yesterday. Passengers carried fares and donations, with notable gifts from Mrs J P Howe Miss Rogers and Mr J Capper, totaling significant support for the Home.
The document records Becky Sharp les reporting total number of free trolley riders and lists names and fares. It notes average fare amounts, cash receipts of 184.40 turned over to the Orphanage, and details trips from Tenth Street to Gordon Street with an average round trip time of about forty minutes.
A major U S earthquake tremor struck through Topeka and echoed across many states from New York to Missouri. Reporters, officials and residents describing two distinct shocks lasting about two minutes said beds rattled, windows shattered and chimneys toppled in several towns.
No bout is held today as promoters defer the big fight to tomorrow. Spectators stay ready while organizers review venue and safety plans for the anticipated showdown.
At Hot Springs Ark Oct 31 a prolonged fight dispute looms as Corbett plans to surrender to Arkansas authorities in Little Rock today or tomorrow while Fitzsimmons and Julian push for a future fight. Officials and attorneys debate legal steps to avoid forfeiture and secure a bout purse of up to ten thousand dollars.
A traveler recounts plans for a major boxing event in Hot Springs with Fitzsimmons and Corbett contenders, noting delays and the looming fight scheduled for Friday in November. Local residents await a settled arrangement as discussions continue in the capital.
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