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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
3
Garment described with lace trimming at neck and arms. Valenciennes inlays on front with six strips. Promoted as cheap at 50 cents. Includes brand Batardsy and mentions delicate trimming.
Sporting News reports Evansville kept the contest competitive through six innings. The highlight sequence included solid pitching and timely hitting. As the seventh inning began, the outcome remained in doubt with both sides exchanging rallies.
Parkins faces puzzling form as Visttora Dawn struggles against weak opposition. The report covers boxing results, crowd sizes, and mixed commentary on performances by Willis, White Sox and other figures with references to matches, players, and forthcoming events.
The American Anmagelanion of Professional Baseball clubs announces a 190% season schedule. It features seventy home games and a similar number away, with openings set for April 22 and close on September 1. Teams like Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Louisville and Indianapolis appear in staggered away and home dates across major cities, including St Paul, Columbus, Toledo, and Kansas City, amid travel-heavy itineraries and key holidays noted.
A fragmentary historical note discusses Joe Choynski's boxing career, noting his endurance and shifts in form through decades of battles. It references opponents, training, and public perceptions while preserving archival tone despite garbled OCR.
Japanese breeder Ikeda from Hokkaido travels to Washington to import thoroughbred sires from America to improve Japan's horse stock. He cites buying stallions from Haggin’s arm and ships from France and Hungary while noting Japanese foal care will remain free for common people. He describes Hokkaido and Japan’s aim to raise national horse breeds and cattle.
In Galina on April 2 Harry Harris known as the Bay Preacher filled the United Brethren church with about 359 attendees. People stood around all sides, the hall reaching capacity as he spoke from Isaiah. He is praised by listeners and church activity continues with plans to extend the ministry. A new Chanute Carnegie library is also discussed, with Jorney Brewster advancing negotiations and Carnegie's library terms under review. The Chanute project hinges on annual funding equal to a tenth of Carnegie's investment, with a proposed 329,000 building cost and a $1,000 yearly operating expectation.
C. St. Condон State bank will convert to a national bank after an application to the comptroller of the currency. If approved the capital stock will increase from 40900 to 100000 with the Islamist stock held by current stockholders.
Fort Scott reports progress on a large brick plant under construction expected to employ about 50 men. Machinery is in place and being installed as buildings, dry houses, and kilns rise rapidly, with operation anticipated soon and daily brick output to reach forty thousand.
McPherson residents press to prove Coronado route through the Smoky Valley. Bir Richie, chair of the Biste Historical Society, holds a translated 1541 report suggesting Coronado moved through present day McPherson County. Evidence includes an ax-marked tree, a borers’ remains, and a sunken well with horse remains supporting a possible passage.
A curious coincidence at 3 dittle cemetery north of Chacute Kansas saw Daniel Hubler of the city and Portiach of Burtton die on the same day and be buried within feet of each other at the same moment. Both men were old soldiers who came to Kansas in 1870 and claimed adjoining land. the pair were buried within two miles of the cemetery. In Tyler, April 1, reports say workers at Prime Western smelters are seeking higher wages, a demand possibly affecting other facilities.
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at a nocturnal scene with garbled names and phrases. The readable bits mention evening hours and references to a bear and wind, but most of the text is indecipherable. The piece reads like a faulty transcription from a historic page.
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