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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1904

Page

3

Heavyweight Title Bout Prep Moves by Exhibitions

News from New York outlines heavyweight contenders Jack Monroe and Jim Jeffries en route to a May 2 title fight in San Francisco. Meares plans sparring exhibitions across the coast, while Jeffries and manager Ru dy Palaney prepare sparring partners Joseph Egan and Joe Kennedy. Jeffries aims to begin full training after early exhibitions in St Louis and the Midwest, with initial coast gatherings to refine conditioning.

New York Jack Manroe Jim Jetpitt San Franchico Worlt Meares Jett Town Buttle Pic France Jeffries Rudy Pwlaney Joseph Egan Joe Kennedy Delaney Louth Beer Eie

Corbett Beats Mowatt In Street Car Conductor Bout

Chicago April 4 Young Corbett won a decision over Tommy Mowatt at the Athletic club after fast exchanges. Corbett led early and then withstood Mowatt’s late rallies grabbing the win. The Denverite earned praise in the ringside chatter as Neary Goosman and Abe Atlee issued further match challenges.

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Gans to Meet Tingelie for Pacific Coast Lightweight Title

The lightweight world championship plan centers on a bout at the Pacific coast with Gans and Tingelie. Gans is slated to weigh 133 pounds at ring time, or possibly 135 pounds if Tingelie weighs in lighter. Both boxers are positioned for the title tilt on the coast.

Cific Coast Herford Gans Eurns Pacific Coast

Cardinals Rally to Beat Browns in Low-Scoring Tilt

Savannah reports a dramatic baseball clash where Eddie Stever starred for the Browns on the Spring line until seventh inning fatigue helped the Cardinals seize victory. Jack Taylor delivered a steady pitching effort and Johnny Farrell dazzled with sensational batting to lift the Cardinals over the Browns, with notable fielding and a critical triple turning the tide.

Gervunt Eddie Stever Browns Cardinals Sacadent Jack Taylor Johnny Farrell Rae Conono Taylor Gredy Kahoe Sheridar O'Day

Leavenworth Delivers Gift For Aged Home Dedication

In Leavenworth Kansas on April 4 a ceremony dedicated the William Small Memorial Home for Aged Women on North Broadway before about 3000 attendees. Mayor D H Anthony Jr and Governor Bailey spoke praising Mrs Small who donated 50000 for the home. Rev W N Page presided and Rabbi Joseph Kuhn introduced the event, with music by a four-choir ensemble led by J P Dudley.

Leavenworth Kan Willum Small North Broadway Jed J. PT. Dudley W. N. Page Presbyterian Church William Small Joseph Kuhn D. H. Anthony, Jr Bailey Prine Leavehworth Th. Page James Jme Bix Soni

Clyde Plans Opera House With 2000 Seats In Clyde

Clyde April 4 report outlines a new opera house project led by J. D. Beachtel. The 43 by 100 foot block will feature a two-story structure with a 16 foot hall, 3 fire escapes, plate glass frontage, and stone brick construction. Seating for 1000 is stated, prizes offered for naming, completion targeted by September 1, and investor confidence highlighted.

Clyde Clyde Point J. D. Beachtel Misaburi Pacific Uings Begchtel New York Clipper Beachtel Ban Ines Tote

Road paving bid for 28 foot brick roadway project 0

The bid covers paving and curbing for a road 28 feet wide, brick made from Lansing penitentiary materials supplied by the state. The road to be one brick layer on 5 inches of concrete with concrete curbing.

Lansing

Kansas field reports March well totals and issuance

We Kan reports March operations with 258 new wells including 177 drilling and unfinished and 70 rigs preparing. Chanute field adds 325 finished wells and 15 rigs drilling. Total producing wells in Kansas field reach 2180 as of March 2, with 1189 in Chanute across nine districts.

We Kan Kcamean OU Meld Sieldine Innet Ren of Feld Chanute Kansas Field

Zinc Smelters Use Gas Field Boon to Industry

Toln Kansas April 4 The Cherokee Lanyon Smelter company rebuilt after a fire is set to revive operations at the old site. Nine zinc melters in the area use natural gas for fuel and smelting and are expanding capacity and gas land holdings. One company holds 40 000 acres and runs a zinc housing mill with plans for more works. Another operates a sulphuric acid plant, a rare western asset. The industry remains firmly rooted within eighty miles of Joplin mines.

Kansas Toln Kun Cherokee-Lanyon Smelter Company United States Hias Connecon Joplin

Honors for the Editors Names Delegates to Press Congress

Ewing Herbert names editors as delegates to the World's Press Congress in St Louis. The list includes Hoch Barton George W. Martin and many others from Kansas and nearby towns. Also reports fatal poisoning case, hanging of Teed Smoot in Eilgy, and local legal suits and obituaries across Kansas.

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Campaign rally to conclude Sturtz's club efforts in Lyon's tall

Regular Democratic committee meetings accompany preparations for a campaign rally tonight at Lyon's tall with several ra attractions set. In Salina a German marriage unites Thomas Laux nan and Barbara Sartor both of Gypsum City after a German ceremony. In Sedan the Cubs beat Coffeyville 10 to 4 as Cox and Dwiggins opposed by Wickeroft and Tompkin.

Wyanilatte Kansas City Kan Tittle Pertspe Armourdale J. W. Sturtz Wiliam Martin Sturts Martin Democratic Committee Trim Sturtz Lyon Tall Salina Ken Thomas Lauxnan Barbara Sartor Gypsum City Judge Murder Sedan Coffeyville Cox

Seven Notables In Northwest Kansas History

The article recalls seven regal figures linked to Berlin and Gould City in Graham County, noting the last remains famous, Gould City’s rise and decline. It mentions Jay Gould and the planned Central Branch extension, plus local political maneuverings around Troutman in nearby counties and congressional delegates. A banker anecdote ends with a quip on petitions versus notes.

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Wabash to St Louis Route to World’s Fair Main Entrance

Brief travel line notes five trains from Kansas City on the Wabash route to the World’s Fair main entrance. Encourages asking agents in Kansas City for tickets. Printed as a promotional travel snippet with period advertising tone.

Werlt's Fair Main Entrance Kansas City Wabash

California notices mix of terms and dates in garbled text

Garbled OCR fragment lists scattered phrases about California and March and April. Mentions free chairs and liberal offerings, an actress named CPavta, and vague references to tours and points. No coherent event, person, or organization clearly readable.

Boils Cure Ad Promises from Swift Specific Co

An old advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic to prevent and treat boils and skin eruptions. It claims blood purification stops incubation of boils, praises safety for all ages, and urges readers to seek medical advice while detailing supposed patient testimonials from 1908.

Swift Specific CO Atlanta

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