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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
BIC BOUT TODAY
Wilson and DOwney Fight for
MiddIeweight Belt.
Both in Good Condition and
Confident of Victory.

Jersey City. N. T., Sept. 5.-Johnny
wilson and Bryan Downey were ready
today to settle the much mooted ques-
division.
The Charlestown battler, holder of
Tex Richards diamond studded belt
emblematic of the 160-pound cham
pionship, and his rugged Cleveland
riYel, were slated to come together in
a 12-round bout in Richards big fistic
arena on ''Boyle's thirty acres" where
Dempsey and Carpenter staged their
international affair.
Both were in fine physical trim and
confident of a decisive victory and
their pre-battle predictions of a knock
out within five rounds, indicated each
was determined to go after his rival
hammer and tongs from the first bell.
The articles called for $50 pounds at
10 o'clock and ringside appearance at
o'clock. eastern daylight saving time
Downey Must Score Knockout.
As Jersey laws do not permit the
referee to render a decision, the dis
pute over who's who between Johnny
and Bryan had to be settled via the
knockout route, If settled satisfac-
torily, Promoter Tex Richard made
plain when he announced that Downey
can not claim the diamond belt unless
he puts Wilson away.
Wilson was a slight favorite in the
betting. His hackers predicted that
he would dispose of Downey via the
kayo route. The Charlestown boxer,
who is left handler, carries lot of
weight behind his punch and tho not
a spectacular fighter, can give and
take a lot of punishment.
Johnny Buff. the American fly
weight champion, was scheduled to de-
fend his crown in one of the prelimi-
naries today. Bluffs opponent is In
dian Russell. In another bout of THU
lar importance. McTigue, the Cana
dian niddleweight champion, and
Panama Joe Cans, colored middle
weight king, were to come together in
a hereunder. Dick Griffin and Matty
Herbert and Selly Epstein and Wee
Wee Spencer were to fill out the card.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
WATCHING THE SCOREBOARD

With Joe oeschger pitching against them,
the Giants dropped a game TO Boston
SoufhWOrth's homer settled the contest.
The White Sox drove Bayne from the
mound and took the final game from the
The Cubs and Cards divided a double
header Martin won the opener for Chicago
when he gave up only four hits. Snerdel
turned in a like pitching performance IN the
afterpiece ~. =.
the Dodgers a victory over the 5ntles.
The indians rallied in the eighth and
helped Sothoron defeat the Tigers. smith Q
homer with two on was one OF the features.
If took II innings. but the Pirates trim
med the Reds when Tierney trtpled and
Grimm came thru with a timely single.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
O'DOUD AND GIBBONS MEET
Ian-ROund Bout Scheduled at South
Pend Today.

South Bend, Ind. Sept. .5-Tommy
Gibbons, the St. Paul light heavy
weight, will meet Dan O'Dowd of New
York here today in a ten round bout.
This will be Gibbons first fight since
signing to meet Georges Carpenter.
O'Dowd's ring career mas been brief,
but be is picked by Jack Dempsey.
worlds champion, to give Gibbons
scare If he does not beat him.
O'Dowd was Dempsey's sparring part
ner before the champions fight with
Bill Brennan. He has credit for vic
tories over Paul Samson. AL Reich,
Eddie McGoorty, Pat Mccarthy, Al
Roberts and Gene Tun1ey. Tunney
was light heavyweight champion of
the A. z. F.. O'Dowd knocked out
Clay Turner, who held Gibbors even
twice, in five rounds. He has drawn
once with Battling Levinsky and twice
with Bill Brennan. He recently stop
ped Ted Jamison in seven rounds at
Boston.
O'Dowd's latest victory was the de-
cision in a ten-round bout with Bob
roper at Boston. He weights 175
pounds, and is five feet IL II inches
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
SANTA FE, 8; POEHLERS, 0
Game at League Park Sunday Was
Walk-Away for Locals.

In a one-sided affair at League
park. Sunday afternoon, the Santa Fe
team defeated the Emporia Poehlers
by score of 8 to 0. Seitz pitched a
steady game for the locals, letting the
visitors down with four lonesome hits,
while the railroaders pounded the Of
ferings of Reginold, the Emporia
hurler, all over the lot. The visitors
also messed their plays frequently and
the Santa Fe scoring machine operated
without serious trouble.
The same clubs will play again this
afternoon at 3.15 o'clock. Miller. a
pitcher from the Canadian league, will
be on the mound for the visitors. SAT-
fel is due to hurl for the locals.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
rs YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the Columns OF
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
September 5, 1896.

Harry Robinson's Great Danes weren't
fed yesterday that they would be fero-
cious for the Uncle Toms Cabin perform
ance Thursday night. In the scene where
they run across the stage in pursuit of
Eliza, a piece of meat was thrown across
the stage and the dogs bounded across as
as If they were going to tear Eliza to
pieces. But the meat fell on the front of
the stage near the box, and the dogs stop
ped there and after they got it started
back across the stage
When Miss Emily King who played the
part of "Topsy" in the Uncle Tom" per-
formance was about to respond to an en-
core to her song, some little child in the
made a hit with the audience and Miss
King made a little courtesy and continued
with the song.
Sara Alice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Noble, celebrated her fifth birthday
anniversary yesterday by entertaining
number of her small friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
DISTRIBUTE SCHOOL FUNDS
Total of s25O,OOO Will Be Available
for State Schools.

Approximately one-quarter million
dollars will be distributed in a few
days to the counties of the state for
school purposes. This is the semi
annual distribution by the state de-
partment of education of interest
earnings from the state school fund
which now totals $11. 100000
The distribution is made in proper
ton TO the number of children of
school age in each county. Since the
school census is 522.457. the amount
per child is about 81 a year, or so
cents for the half year.
The state school fund, which was
originally created from the sale of
lands. is invested in municipal bonds.
In accordance with law all municipal
bonds must first be offered to the
state school fund commission. the pre-
vailing rate of interest on these bonds
is now per cent, fully 1 per cent
higher than it was few years ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
CIGARS FOR WOMEN
Twenty Thousand on Way to
London for Those Who Like
Something Stronger.

London, Sept. 5.--Twenty thousand
cigars made specially for London's
fashionable women smokers are on the
way from Cuba to meet the demand of
those who require something stronger
than cigarets, according to pron1i-
nent tobacconist. They say many
women are smoking pipes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
RossvilIe Cubs Win.

Rossville, Kan, Sept. 5.-The Ross
vile Cubs tramped on the Dover base
ball team, to l, in an easy game
here Sunday. The Cubs made four
teen hits to two clouts for the visit
ors. Dover made eleven errors. The
Cubs are the Rossville second team,
and the locals are quite proud of their
showing. The team was organized
last spring. Van Orsdol, Rossville
pitcher, struck out fourteen men.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
Perry II; Winchester 8.

Perry, Kan, Sept. 5.-The Perry
team defeated Winchester in q slug
ging match here Sunday, II to 6. Five
home runs were made during the
game, four of which were by local
players. Perry made twenty-one hits,
while Winchester made eight. The
batteries: Winchester, Greeley, Orig
fin and Lindsay; Perry. McMurtry and
Wyman. The Perry team will play
the Mayetta Indians at the Mayetta
fair Wednesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05

Belvue, Kan, Sept 5.-Belvue de-
feated Rossville, to 2, in hotly con-
tested baseball game here Sunday.
Belvue slightly outhit Rossville, en-
abling the locals to win. A large
crowd witnessed the game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
Old Horse Wins.

Smith Center Sept. 5.-Chantilla, ia
nous race horse of this part of Kan
sas and 81 years old, won the five
eighths mile running race against
many strong competitors at the fair
here last week. He led the field from
flrst TO last The three-minute trot
was won by "Old DAN" 16-year-old
stopper. His time was S:O2, and his
driver and owner is Bacon Holmes, rs
wears old.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
U. S. RETAINS TITLE
Jap Davis Cup Team Defeated in
Tennis Tournament.

Forest Hills N. Y, Aug. s.
America today won the worlds tennis
championship emblem by defeating
the Japanese Davis cup team in the
challenge round doubles match here,
three sets to one. The victory together
with two wins in the singles matches
of Friday leaves the title with the
American team for another year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
Valley FnlIs o: OsknIoosa Q.

Valley Falls, Kan, Sept. 5.-The
Valley Falls team defeated Oskaloosa
here Sunday, 9 to 0. Stoeffler. the
local slabster. held the visitors to one
hit. Stallard pitched well for Oska-
loosa. but his teammates made seven
errors behind him. Batteries: Valley
Falls-Stoeffler and Wylie; Oskaloosa
-Stallard and Leach.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
Wnmcgo s; CIay Center 5.

Clay Center. Kan, Sept. wa
mego defeated Clay Center. 8 to 8,
here Sunday. A high wind made play
ing difficult. Shorty" Cowell and
Worries each hit home runs. Bat
teries: Wamego-Taylor and Huri;
Clay Center-Delp and Worries.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
SnlIna. Q; Green. 1.

Salina.. Kan, Sept. 5.-The Salina
Drummers won from Green, Kan,
here Sunday, 9 to 1. Reust was wild.
issuing nine bases on balls. and the
Drummers hit him hard. The same
teams play here today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
No NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. released.

Wichita. Kan, Sept. 5.-Because the
city's facilities for caring for its pris-
oners are limited, 20 per cent of the
law violators serving time on the mu-
nicipal farm were released late yes
terday before their sentences expired.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
Interesting Items
About Don7estics

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Bargain Basement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
Main Floor Domestics at Bargain Prices

UnbIeached Muslin, good quail
ity. rs inches wide. L. L. Muslin,
special for Tuesday, a yard. :. 7 n c
All Linen Toweling, good quality,
Stevens pure linen crash, I'M
bleached with blue border, special.
Seamless Sheets. IL by 9O-inch
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05

At Henryetta, 8: Fort Smith, 0.
At Springfield, II; Drumright, 2.
At Chicka sha, 81; Okmulgee, OF.
Other game postponed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05

Pepperell Sheets, 81 by 90-inch
size. extra quality, smooth even
weave, soft finish, fully bleached.
finished with one and three-inch
hens, special, each 81 .49
Linen Napkins, % by 22-inch
size. heavy weight. extra quality.
pure linen, satin finish, assorted
floral patterns, regular price for 2
is $1,000, special. -. .12 for S6.SS
a Floor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
southern Association.
sonthwestern Lenrn,

At Muskogee. .; Miami, 1.
At Coffeyville, Z; Cushing, 1.
At Sapulpa, 1 ; Bartlesville, o.
At Independence, 8; Pittsburg, 3.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05

American Association.
At Milwaukee, so; Kansas City, Sc
At Minneapolis, 10; st. Paul, z.
At Toledo, 4 Columbus, g.
At indianapolis, l. Louisville, 6.
Western League.
At Oklahoma City, .; Wichita, 49,
At Tulsa, 13; Joplin, 8.
At Des Moines 3; Omaha. 2.
At st. Joseph, 5; Sioux City, 6.
Southern Association.
At Mobile, 3 Atlanta, 8
At Nashville, o; Memphis, 8.
At New Orleans, CLIO; Chattanooga, il
Only three games scheduled
Southwestern League.
At Muskogee. q Miami, 1.
At Coffeyville, Z; Cushing, 1.
At Sapuipa, 1 Bartlesville, 0.
At Independence, 8; Pittsburg, 8.
Western Association.
At Henryetta, s. Fort Smith, 0.
At Springfield, II; Drumright, 2.
At Chickasha, 81; Okmulgee, o..
Other game postponed.
Texas League.
At San Antonio 5; Houston, 2.
At Galveston. 8: Beaumont l.
At Dallas. 3-5: Wichita Falls, IA
At Fort Worth, s Shreveport, l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
Infants Crib Blankets

of Beacon cloth in pink and blue. with clever
nursery patterns. Priced very low, CT Or
each %4 sG1O
Infants Dept-snd Floor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-05
Texas League.

At San Antonio. 8; Houston, 2.
At Galveston. 8: Beaumont, 1.
At Dallas. 3-5; Wichita Falls, IA.
At Fort Worth, s; Shreveport, 1.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-07
Husband Attempts
Life Wife and Sons,
Then Takes His Own

/ Worcester, Mass, Mar. 6-Moses
Boyajian. so, of 6 Linwood street
who had been absent from home
about nine months and from whom
his wife was granted a divorce about
a month ago, returned unexpectedly
about o'clock this morning, &C.
cording to the police, and attacked
his wife and two sons with re-
volver and stilletto, and then fired a
shot into his own head. All were
taken to a hospital where the wife
and the youngest son are on the
dangerous list. Boyajian died to-
night.
AS soon as Boyajian entered the
house he began shooting, slashing
and stabbing. The wife, Rose, re-
ceifed a bullet over the right breast
and was stabbed through the ston-
ach; the younger son, Hygas, aged q,
was shot twice over the right Shout
der blade. and his scalp was slashed
in several places. The older son,
Harry, aged %, received q bullet
wound in the left hand and lacera-
tons of the left hand while attempt
ng to grasp the revolver.
Lieutenant Fryeburg of police
headquarters, passing in an electric
car, heard the shooting and saw the
elder son covered with blood, running
across the street. The lieutenant left
the car and when Boyajian saw him
coming he placed the revolver back
Of his right ear and pulled the trig-
ger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-07
Japs Rap zap
Mandatory Stand
of Uncle Sam

Toxic, March 5--{By The Associat-
ed Press)--The newspapers continue
today to print editorials on the re-
iusal OF. the United States to accept
Japan as the mandatory for the Is
land of zap.
The Yorodzu assails the United
States for seeking to repudiate de-
cisions of the League of Nations, Of
which it is not member, "by bas-
ing its claims on statements Of
resident Wilson," which the news
PAPER asserts are not corroborated
by the records
The Asahi Shimbun dwells on the
"audacious attitude of the United
States" which country it declared,
long had been anxious for possession
OF the ilsand of zap.
The kokimin Shin1bun says: IF
Japan offers an inch. America will
try to take a yard. Japan's spirit of
compromise will only serve to stiff
len the American attitude on the
mandate question:"
Commenting on a reported project
hy the United States to increase the
publications at Guam, the Nichi
Alchi thinks this will be serious
piow TO Japanese defense and can
not but impress Japanese nature as
challenge by country which is
foremost in attacking the Japanese
as being militaristic."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-07
SENATOR HABITS CLING TO
HARDING AS he TAKES Up
new ROLE IN WHITE HOUSE
j. S. WAITING FOR
PANAmA-C0STA RIGA
ANSWER TO NOTE

7 washington. March e.-Anticipated
replies to notes despatched yesterday
calling On Panama and Costa Rica to
cease fighting along the border and
adjust their differences by agreement
occupied the attention today of gov
eminent officials. who await with more
than usual interest the reception of
President Harding's first move ir in
ternational affairs.
officials of the state department de-
ciared no replies might be expected
before tomorrw or Tuesday. 1t was
generally accepted that the notes vir-
tually demanded that the two coun-
tries agree to an armistice.
NO further orders for the use of
naval forces to enforce compliance
with the American demands were made
public by the navy department Two
vessels yesterday received orders to
make all speed to regions off the At
lantic coast of Panama prepared to
intervene il such action became neces-
sary to protect American life and
property. A large area in the zone of
hostilities is dotted with banana
plantations of the United Fruit Co., an
American concern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-07
Jap Papers See
Need Disarmament

Toxic, Mar. 5-The Jill Shimpo
today says with regard to the recent
rejection by the House Of Represen-
tatives of the resolution OF Yukio
Osaki for curtailment in naval
armament, that il. has caused the
misunderstanding abroad that Japan
still advocates naval expansion. The
newspaper asserts that all the in
fluential newspapers OF Japan and a
majority of the Intelligent classes
recognize the necessity for reducing
armament.
1.-THE people of Japan" the paper
says will surely welcome any arma,-
ment restriction proposal"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-07
DRY OFFICIALS SEEK
MORE DRASTIC RULES
FOR ENFORCEMENT

Washington, Mar. 6-Regulations
further restricting the distribution
of liquor-now confined to manu-
facturers and wholesale druggists
have been drawn up and await the
approval of then ew administration.
The regulations as drafted by pro-
hibition officials would limit manu-
facturers to the sale of their own
products and forbid them to dispose
of other manufactures containing al
cohol. Such a step in the opinion
of prohibition officials would greatly
restrist the sale of intoxicants and
by cutting off the slight latitude now
allowed manufacturers, coupled with
the elimination of the wholesale liq-
uor dealer, would practically limit
the distribution of liquor to whole
sale druggists.
Protests against the complete
elimination Of the wholesale liquor
dealers. however, have been received
by the treasury from representa-
tives Of the Roman Catholic, Episco-
pal and Lutheran denominations.
These denominations have been ac-
customed, Spokesman for the church
zen have explained, to purchase the
wine used for sacramental purposes
from certain dealers who provided
them with the wine of a standard
quality.
With the elimination of the deal
ers churchmen declared their source
of supply has been cut off. AS a
remedy the prohibition authorities
have been asked to permit reputable
dealers who have been in business
more than three years continue the
distribution of sacramental wines as
an exception to the general regula-
tons now in force. Early this week
hearing on the matter is to be held
by the internal revenue bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-07
Two Thirds Million
More Church Goers
During the Past Year

New York, March 6.-ChurcheS of
the United States made a net gain OF
$4,000 new members during 1920, &C
cording to a census compiled by the
Christian Herald. made public today.
DR.. H. K. Carroll of Plainfield, N. j.,
who gathered the statistics, said this
was a marked increase over 1919,
when the aggregate number of mem
bers gained was less than $4,000.
DR.. Carroll said in 1919 decreases
were shown in most of the churches.
He compared figures of some Of the
larger groups showing that in 1919 the
Methodist group lost $75,951; Presoy-
terrain group lost 46,459 and the Bap-
fist group lost 11.1oS. In 1920 these
groups gained respectively 237,1o7,
43.031 and 29.2s3. The large Baptist
bodies. he said, have not yet completed
their statistics and it is believed the
actual figures will show a gain of 12s,-
600 in the year. Baptisms in the
southern Baptist church have reached
the unprecedented figure of $4,000
with churches yet to be heard from.
The Roman Catholic church showed
a somewhat smaller increase in 1920
of 1859. Doubtless when immigra-
ton sets in again, it was pointed out,
the increase will be greater.
Notwithstanding the very encour-
aging returns in the number of COM
municants." said DIR. Carroll. losses
continue in the number of ministers
and of churches in the various denom-
nations.
There is a net loss in the Methodist
group and this decrease has been go
ing on for some time. apparently
without serious UNCONVENTIONAL notice.
The Methodist Episcopal church lost
200 churches in 1920, and 22S in 1919.
The loss of churches for all denomi-
nations is SIS for 1920.
There is an increase in the aggre-
gate number of ministers but many Of
the denominations report losses, which
are numerous among the Lutheran,
and Baptist bodies, and
heavy in the United Brethren church.
The increase for 1929 is anomalous
and hard to understand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-07
President of Liberia
In U. S. Seeking
Loan of S5.000.0Q0

New York, Mar. 6-Charles D. b.
Nng. president Of the Republic OF
Liberia, in West Africa, arrived here
Today aboard the steamship Pan
handle State aud will leave shortly
ior Washington, d. c., to discuss a
loan Of 5000. 900 to his republic, 1t
was announced by Edward T. Mer-
I'll, Ldberian consul here. The loan
mas been hanging fire" for nearly a
year, Mr.. Merrill said. and it is
needed to further Industrial plans in
Liberia -
President King in the uniform of
ms ONCE, wearing a bird of paradise
piume in his hat, was taken of the
ranhandle State at quarantine by a
reVenue cutter and went to the
Waldorf Astoria hotel where he will
occupy the presidential suite used
os King Albert and Queen Elizabeth
OF Belgium. :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-07
N. E. Members of
Brotherhood Discuss
Coming Wage Cut.

Boston, Mar. General Chairman
of the United Brotherhood of main
tcnance of way, railroad shop labor
ers. clerks and other railway organi-
cations, employees of which will be af-
fected by the proposed wage cut on
the three principal New England sys-
TENS. met here today to discuss the
roads announcement.
Speakers representing the several
organizations, asserted that If wages
were lowered the employees could not
support their families, but the con-
ference made no recommendations as
to action if the reductions should be
made.
Representatives Of four locals of
freight handlers unions affiliated with
the International Longshoremen's As
ISOLATION, voted to oppose any wage
cut. A committee representing
freight handlers on the New York,
New Haven and Hartford, Boston and
Maine, and Boston and Albany lines,
was appointed to confer with railroad
officials on Tuesday.