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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1900

Page

9

McCoy Denies Fight-Fixing In Divorce Case

New York reports McCoy finally served with divorce papers after resisting service. He denies rigging matches with Corbett and accuses his wife of an unstable temper. He claims large boxing earnings were overstated and discusses loans, alimony, and a separate claim about his estranged wife’s finances.

New York McCoy Shortis Brow Nyker Ba Base Meriyaiath Saene Anal Et Sen Eae No. Porty-vlehi Street Corbett Picea Harry Heinds Cheyenne Baldie Burke Choynski San Francisco Boston Ate Dentitute Real Estat Sienermion

Corbett Sharkey Fight Questioned as Fake Ring History

New York reports discuss Mrs Corbett and her lawyers seeking divorce papers while alleging the Corbett Sharkey bout was fixed. Insider claims describe payments to fix the match, with McVey allegedly paid to throw the contest and a $2000 check cashing in hand. The piece questions public trust amid allegations of inside money and a planned outcome.

J. J. Corbett New York Mra Corbett Corbett Sharkey Prine Ruwmel Try World Corbett-Sharkey McVey Considine Dent Hummel England Mr. Humroet

Rowing match arranged for trophy event

Reston Mass September 1 trimmed OCR reports arrangements nearly complete for September 2 trophy valued at 3150 Rumor is willing to row for finals but Ten Eyck restrains. Eyck defeats Rumpler by ten in the singles in the national regatta with a foul call in the finals.

Reston Masa Rumohr Eyck Mareen Rumpler

Controversy Over Which Oarsman Bests Other in National Regatta

A soko starting tine fragment notes long rivalry over the better oarsman. The national regatta left the question unsettled, compared to Washington football. A season schedule lists games from September 28 to Thanksgiving with matches at St Joe Medics, Haskell Indians, KU, Ottawa university, and other venues.

Ptember Joe Medics Haskell Indians To- Ostober & KU Lawrence Topeka Ottawa University

Youthful Absconders Leave Town With Shortage

Two young Leavenworth collectors Joseph Helloge of First National Bank and Sidney F Frasier of Leavenworth Teing Co disappeared after leaving on the noon train. Helloge reportedly stole about 4100, while Frasier was said to have about 400 cash. Frasier’s home is in Battle Creek Michigan. Both men under 22 and connected to local business interests. authorities pursue the case as national league and local theft news intermingle.

Leavenworth Joseph Helloge First National Bank Sidney F. Frasier Poimectar Leavenworth Teing Company Battle Creek Mich Denning Auassian Galveston Johnstown Audi Jonaston Sunto Mexico Fifth Avenue Coutes Sonora Guaymas Nogales Brexico Arizona Noggies Nopaien Che Cele Bering

Tramp Tales and a Conductor’s Flight from Justice

A hotel guest recalls a sob story from a tramp and condemns bogus relief agents who exploit disasters. The piece also notes a Mexican railroad incident where a conductor fled after pushing a Mexican man from a moving train, risking capture and possible execution, and mentions Maher stopping Jeffords in a boxing match.

Syndicate Eyes Control of wholesale grocers across midwest

Salina dispatch reports Kansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska and other western states the target of a wholesale grocery syndicate with potential 10 million capital and a Kansas City headquarters. H D Lee of Salina says sale could move stock to Missouri river, risking Salina as a distributing point. Lee later says he will stay in Salina and stock will rise to 500000 with new departments.

Kansan City Saline Kansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska Kansas City Are City Salina Union H. D. Lee Mercantile Company Lee Mercantile Company Lee Missouri River Salina Lot Durand-Kesper Company Chicago Lee Company Miss Kouri Kan River Points

Flood of storm near Florence leaves damage and injuries

A severe wind and hail storm struck Florence at 5:30 PM with funnels seen east and north of town. One man was bruised by a falling signboard as rain drenched the area. A cyclone west of Florence moved east toward Romine with washouts reported on Santa Fe tracks north of town.

Florence Wea Romine Oursler Here Santa Fe

Rev Bright at Dodge City addresses Odd Fellows and Rebekahs

Dodge City September 15. Grand master John A Bright of the I O F spoke to a large local audience at the Christian church on secret societies and goodwill toward brothers. The following evening he instituted a Rebekah lodge with 76 charter members, followed by a banquet until dawn. In Atchison Rev Crawford seeks to organize a new church of Christ and Church of God amid limited converts and controversy.

Dodge City John A. Bright I. O Christian Church Odd Felows Re Bright Rebeka Lodge Odd Fellows Rs Jue Atchison Rept Crawford Bainta of Christ Church of God Crouty John Holland Saints of Christ Kim

Shooting near town leaves one dead at faith church

A shooting incident south of town left Charley dead and Jake Snooks a suspect. The event occurred near a new Christian church as emergency crews responded. Police say bystanders reported chaotic scenes with several people wounded. Further details ongoing.

Jake Snooks Charley Onlyihe New Christian Church

Appellate Court Decisions and Local Incidents

List of Kansas court of appeals decisions from September 12 1900 covers several divisions with dismissals and reversals. Also reported are a Wichita boy’s fatal railroad accident near a train, Northwestern Kansas veterans reunion notes, a Dodge City robbery, and population growth figures for Grand Rapids. Sixteen.

Kansas Court of Appeals Southern Department Garden City Kan Central Division Henry C. Braley Chicago, Kansas & Western Railway Company, & Corporation First National Bank Buchanan County Plainth A. Linvill

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