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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1890
Page
2
In a fierce twenty eight round bout in February at St Louis, Australian champion McCarthy refuses defeat as Dempsey dominates many exchanges. The fight features heavy blows and dramatic momentum shifts with Dempsey pressing while McCarthy shows resilience, drawing mixed reactions from spectators.
Crowd roars as McCarthy taunts Dempsey late in the match. Dempsey finally prevails, aiding the crowd’s call for mercy as McCarthy collapses in the corner and is carried from the ring. In Chicago, arrest details surface regarding Cronin case links to Patrick Cooney and a planned blast of investigative action. Officers Collins and Marah pursue the Cronin conspiracy, with Kelley also under scrutiny as a suspect connected to the Cronin matter. The evolving case hints at a broader unraveling of the Cronin mystery.
A bold burglary occurred at Mrs. Hooker’s Quincy Street home in Terris Kansas early this morning. A male thief rummaged rooms taking jewelry including rings a diamond ear ring a gold watch a charm and a gold chain. The servant Hattie Howat was frightened but not harmed as police pursued leads. suspect described as cloaked and mobile, with details unclear in report.
Fragmented dispatches report a violent street assault on Kath Boscher and a drunken pastor charged with insulting ladies on the avenue. Trials unfold over bribery echoes, with jurors and witnesses amid a tangle of unclear names and dates.
A mass meeting discussed free coinage and silver valued against gold at Cooper Union under the St. Louis silver convention committee. General Edward Curtis acted as chair, ex-Postmaster General James spoke as did General Warner and others in support of silver advocates and debating sides.
At a Western Freight Association meeting a committee was formed to confer with the Trans-Missouri Association on readjusting through rate reductions west of the Missouri. The panel must report by Saturday, with changes to affect through rates toward Colorado and Utah.
Boston Athletic Association unveils an all indoors open meet with solid silver caps for top three and a gold medal for third in tug of war. The two year old club draws Harvard ties and plans sprints, distance runs, walking, hurdles, high jump, pole vault, shot put, weight throwing, and indoor tug of war with a boxed weight-landing setup to reduce damage.
The piece details Carnival Week customs described as Butter Week in various regions, noting buckwheat cakes and butter dishes, masquerades, street coasting, and public spectacles. It mentions religious abstinence, festive eating, and upheaval in social behavior across classes, with references to international observers and cultural misunderstandings.
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