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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
9
Fragmented notice describes a wagering scheme predicting Bryan vs McKinley with odds and mentions multiple states and figures. It notes speculation on Dewey, tariffs, and political figures while hinting at broad public money involvement and sentiment.
An advertisement touts cures for piles and various ailments claiming remedies without knives or anesthesia. It asserts diseases are cured in a single sitting and lists conditions like tumors cysts rheumatism and lumbago with references to new methods and hours for reply.
New York, Sept 22 Manager Tom O Rourke of Joe Walcott the colored hurricane fighter says he is willing to post a 1000 for a match with any leading heavyweight and prefers Gun Rublin. He claims Walcott can defeat all heavyweights and is eager to arrange a bout with the winner taking all.
Chicago letter reports Schafer forfeiting to Slosson amid a dispute over match format for the world championship. Schafer claims two games must be played in Chicago, while Slosson contends otherwise. A $250 forfeit was posted with the Hialke-Collender company in Chicago, with the match to be set within sixty days and played in a suitable public hall in New York.
London reports James J. Corbett plans to return on the soonest steamer to address allegations involving his wife. He says the accusations about a prior agreement are false and denies any wrongdoing, stating he will face the matter in person with witnesses present. Connidine, his manager, will stay in Newport as Corbett sails to New York.
Danny Maher, newly arrived rider, scores a double win on Poulte in the selfing plate and Bavovarde Alley in the Peidayghace plate, both owned by H Neieery, as the meeting opened on a freezing day.
Seattle Sept 22 The steamer St Paul arrival reports Lucky Baldwin and his prospecting partners confident about a new deal in Kongrock area They claim returns from prospecting will rise with recent ventures and expect to secure gains from eight pans per count to much higher yields in coming days
The article recounts a series of challenged matches and retirements surrounding Fitz and Brady as tensions rise over commitments and public perception. It notes that Jeffries withdrew, distances were set about a rematch, and a veteran fighter vowed not to renege on his word, signaling ongoing disputes within the era's boxing scene.
Alderman Havener and Barry Quin, leaders of the new association, returned from Baltimore with plans still vague. Milwaukee and Chicago backers see room for two teams and aim to operate on a 25 cent basis. Gus Koch and Joseph O'Brien stay in the East to handle Philadelphia club matters. The next meeting to finalize permanent organization will be in Chicago.
Laurie Bliss aged 94 arrives in New Haven to assist with coaching as Captain Brown and others maneuver scrimmage work for the season. Descriptions note Hale's punting and comparisons of top centers with McBride and Sharpe amid a busy day in football and racing headlines from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Reports from a race day highlight a fast finish by the heavily backed favorite Adelante in a feature that saw strong betting and large attendance. Searchlight dominates the Indianapolis match race before 30,009 fans while other notes mention forthcoming winter meetings, European plans for American Derby winner Skiney Lucas, and perpetual racing chatter across tracks from Latonia to Empire City.
On September 26 Rock Island Will Tickets to discuss trips to Peoria St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Duluth Superior and intermediate points at one fare plus $260 for the regulation.
An old newspaper fragment advertises an island route from Denver with return tickets via the Santa Fe at 4.65 dollars, sales September 22 to September 29 and return October 1. It also contains a health ad for Euro Pile Clotment claiming piles cure with refunds if ineffective and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic.
Kaneax City Kansas September 22 Pension Agent Bungart reports two remittances from the pension bureau one for a month in favor of John I Sainowce filed three months ago the other a $100 treasury check in favor of Mrs Bade of Rosedale whose claim dragged for over twenty one years. A third $100 check goes to the heirs of Bird Gardner whose sisters face illness as the money is fifteen years late. A new pension ruling removes the 10 percent agent fee from direct remittance to claimants forcing agents to collect themselves, likely reducing future applications.
Rain at Wellington delayed farmers bringing loaded wagons to prize drawing for the Prigen wheat exhibit during the Sumner carnival. Awards: hard wheat first $15 to B. M. Bradley, second $10 to MM Writeon, third $6 to Amos Cann, fifth $15 to Albert Sarit. soft wheat first to W. J. Lockhart, second $4 to Jacob.
Salina gears up for a five day street fair starting Monday with merchants decorating storefronts and booths. An estimated 2000 school children are expected, with days featuring Cody day on Thursday Buffalo, Republican day with Teddy Roosevelt as guest, and Carnival day Saturday ending with a masquerade ball.
Horace M. Binns, brother of Rossville mayor, died at 5 30 PM from morphine overdose in a personal crisis. A boy found him unresponsive after an attempted work call and Dr Pratt failed to revive him. The event occurred Friday. family and authorities investigated the circumstances.
Foul pursuit by neighbors turns hostile as shots are exchanged with Winchester. The subject evades capture and is aided by an officer to seek safety from pursuing mob. Officers from Musko are expected to arrive to restore order and secure the man awaiting arrest.
Free delivery begins October 1 in Kansas with routes in Beloit and Mitchell County served by three carriers. Other towns include Sedgwick Harvey counties Scottaville Plevna and Teman Chapman with routes up to 40 miles. Continues with local flour mill payrolls and emancipation celebration details.
Pensions announced for Kansas and Washington on September 22 include original grants to Benjamin F. G. Zimmerman of Portis for 3 dollars and increases to James B. Cole of Kansas City. Also listed are additional grants to Albert Benedick of Piatnae 410, John Payne of Shawnee for 4 dollars, and widow pensions for Bernetta A. An Pepecialanciae Sept, Ciara Ri fence, Yates Fars, 4 dollars, and Cynthia 2 Spurgeon in cenа.
In Pittsburg on September 22 Milton Hatneth, a 45 year old miner, was struck and killed by the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis passenger train in the southern part of the city. He was deaf and did not hear the danger signals.
Veterans pension examiners report favorable results for five applicants including John W and Charles A Mirtle. Burlington temperance fund raises rewards, $50, for liquor sellers. aim to curb illicit sales. Y M C A meeting forms committee on organization with members from several churches. Mason acquitted in Lawrence forgery case after Ottawa trial moves.
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