NEWTON – A street fight occurred last evening in front of the Star building. The participants were two women of ill repute. Their grievance seemed to be, judging from their conversation, of a financial character and, from their actions, they were inclined to settle it in a pugilistic manner. The Newton Kansan, Newton, Kansas. Thursday, December 16, 1886. Page 4. DX06. © Transcribed by Darren McMannis for the Harvey County Genealogical Society.