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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
2
A historical overview traces the Horton Law era showing how boxers referees and promoters built fortunes from corrupt or legitimate bouts. It notes over two and a half million dollars spent to stage fights under heavy police protection in New York City with nearly 3 500 bouts.
A fragmentary text titled Horton Law discusses a parson and public contention within a staty. The garbled OCR hints at legal or church matters with references to public notice, fees, and exhibition or contention.
In New York on September 4 highlights show boxing as the era’s costly spectacle with public bets and large crowds. The Marlborough A C and Broadway A C hosted major bouts drawing thousands, including a 2,600 crowd for Cremion vs O'Brien and 16,000 total attendees across events. Early 1900s bouts feature Jimmy Barry and Kid Lavigne at the Broadway club, reflecting a thriving arena culture and rising interest in sport as entertainment.
A historical recap traces boxed events at Coney Island and Greater New York venues from 1898 to 1900. It details notable matchups, venues like Lenox A C and Broadway A C, crowd sizes near 9,000, total receipts around 17,000 dollars, and star bouts featuring Sharkey, Corbett, Maher, McCoy, and Fitzsimmons, with license crackdowns and riot risks shaping the era.
National League figures list player totals and club performances. The report notes Pittsburg, New York, and other teams with leaders in stolen bases, hits, and pitching figures. It references August and September dates, with mentions of notable players and rosters.
In Manhattan on September 4 the first of a three game series with the J J Busters of Kansas City ended 32 to 10 against Manhattan. The game was fairly good with Ottawa Dunn Davia Wellsville Trusbeien Cramer contributing in limited time.
An ex miner recalls salt mining frauds and diamond hype in Arizona. A scheme to salt a mine with fake wealth collapses after a South Africa linked diamond is found. The account shifts to a rancher Burris and his Englishman helper and a brutal ranching accident. A railroad burial custom in Mexico and grave marking by locals is described with grim detail.
Citizens of Rosedale sue to enjoin the city council from acting on light contracts. The case, brought on the relation of Attorney General A. A. Godard, challenges actions by the council and alleges overreach by the court of common pleas. Hearing on the application has been set as the suit advances.
A historic note reports the State Historical Society will move to Library Rooms next to the state house. The change involves rearranging departments and facilities within the historic quarter and horticultural museum areas, with new offices and spaces to be allocated for the society and related entities.
Knanas president J F Randolph leads effort to plan state exposition representation. Sow tle iat Lote Honts and others begin work to secure a Kansas presence at the Buffalo event.
A garbled dispatch indicates Governor Devots plans to devote most time to campaigning. He will remain busy for a period after which he aims to resume regular duties. The note hints at addressing supporters and replying to inquiries but lacks clear dates or locations.
In Chicago on September 4 W J Bryan spoke to a packed crowd at Electric Park Nebraska Avenue. A tittle joke and his calm declamation calmed frightened attendees after the crowded stand shifted and panic rose. Some people toppled toward a chamber, but no serious injuries were reported as dust settled.
The Mercury wreck occurred near Nome after being towed from here last June with coal and lumber. Condemned as a sailing vessel, she was built years ago in New York and had a sail laced whip.
An advertisement promises a refund for a claimed piles cure with no side effects. It touts a quick remedy manufactured to treat piles without bleeding protrusion or pain. The copy criticizes other treatments as ineffective and urges readers to try this product.
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