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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1898
Page
7
The article describes Corbett and McCoy pursuing innovative pugilism with new blows and setups. It details planned methods including a ricochet uppercut and a combined two blow sequence aimed at breaking an opponent’s defense.
Mahoney, Irish champion tennis player, commented on the Lew American lawn tennis rule change. He favored reducing disputed faults and argued single sports do not require abandoning others. He cited enjoying winter shooting and fishing and noted principles aligned with his approach to sports.
The commander in chief of the North Atlantic fleet will receive one twentieth of every prize taken in North Atlantic waters and one twentieth of the head money for vessels destroyed off Santiago and in Cuban ports. It is estimated his share will amount to about $46,000.
A heat wave caused multiple fatalities in Windelphia with about twenty-five prostrations reported yesterday. The thermometer rose to a peak of around 1 degree, while winds of roughly twenty-two miles per hour helped ease the distress. Rain may arrive with cooler conditions on the way.
Shoe business for sale offering 150 cash investment with trade established and good reasons for selling. Honest buyers may contact at office Shoe Store care Journal for details.
Sergeant Major Duggar arrives with escort from Porto Rico to Leavenworth in charge of Private LeDuke of Company A Second Wisconsin as Willem Apter, a top follower, serves time. LaDuke convicted of a cold blooded murder after killing Private Stafford of Nineteenth Infantry. Apter, Australian, tried for stealing 250 from Captain Willane faces 18 months. Authorities signed off by Colonel Gilmore and Captain Seo.
Rain cooled the heat as over 200 000 train travelers arrive for the national encampment of the G A R in Cincinnati. Veterans parade bands from Dayton and Camp Sheridan prepare for the reception of Commander in Chief Gobin with khaki clad participants and troops.
The New York Tribune reports an accident aboard the battleship Iowa in dry dock at the Brooklyn navy yard. Water flooded engine rooms through an open sea cock as the ship was floated, valves opened, and crew rushed to close them. Decks were sealed and an inspection began to assess the damage.
Lucie Alfred Dreyfus writes to the minister urging public opinion to end the suffering of an innocent man unjustly punished. She stresses the loyal service to France and unwavering faith in justice, signing with distinguished consideration.
Senator W. A. Harris will start campaign activities for the Silver Forces in Brown County with two large meetings. Arrangements set for Jeffries' Grove six miles east of ?? on the 15th and another on the 16th. Mrs. Diggs and several speakers authorized to address the gatherings.
Paris dispatch details Mme Marie Dreyfus urging Justice to transmit to the Court of Cassation a revision of her husband Alfred Dreyfus's 1894 conviction. She cites new facts, including the border race examination and a forged witness document, arguing only the minister of justice can grant relief under law.
In San Francisco on September 5, the Fifty-first Iowa reports two deaths from meningitis and several fever cases in its division hospital. About 316 patients remain hospitalized with 40 on furlough and others in various locations. Colonel Taper says the men are content to stay if not sent to Honolulu, awaiting Gen. Merriam's decision.
Sept 5 a Kansas City group promotes a Kansan Club limited to residents formerly of Kansas to foster social ties in their new home and bolster Kansas and Missouri ties. Ex secretary of state Willem Higgins leads the effort, inviting former Kansans to join at the Fountain Walnut location, listing numerous ex-officials and local figures as participants.
A Washington dispatch reports that at least 1,000,000 in prize money will be distributed to American sailors due to the war with Spain. Over half is to be paid as bounties for vessels sunk in action, with 187,500 estimated for the Asiatic fleet's destruction. Congress may appropriate sums next session. Admiral Sumner is mentioned in connection with these figures.
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