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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1904
Page
9
A vivid sports column laments the season's brutal intensity, noting unprecedented pace and harsh competition. The piece highlights standout performances, pushes for recognition of grit, and signals a turning point in the league's demanding schedule.
Witful wins a tight race over Audience as Audiences Brown filly presses from start to finish in the Oaks chase. Corrigan's McGee dominates the Memphis club handicap with steady pace and strong handling by jockey Daly. The program’s highlight appears to be a dramatic finish as Irene Lindsey Skillful Benny Bert and Deutachi join late for a sensational sprint to the line.
Henry Bert wins on Trene Lindsey over Deutachland as Miss Ines defeats Charley's Aunt in Ardelle stakes. Little Mirthful breaks post, jumps fence injuring jockey Kuna who fractures a collarbone. Magic wins a driving finish over Lads Pashion and Green Gown. Parkand edges Lattinelle by a nose as Parkand and Lattinelle contend in a sharp last race. Jockey suspensions follow, with Robbins and three apprentices each banned two days.
Philadelphia April 9 Harry Pollock plans a secret trip to England leaving Saturday April 18 Corbett to stay about six weeks abroad with few tenting plans. He received offers to remain in the U S but seeks rest over the trip. Return ready to face Justice and options with Britt Me governor or other. Merrill coach of Colorado college football and track hints at possible Chicago national league move awaiting acceptance. Kansas City Kan Blue basketball team beats Lawrence high 9 to 4 in Y M C A gym. feature of game noted.
Reports from Chicago and other cities recount Jimmy Gardner and Buddy Ryan drawing after six rounds, while Mabel Warren struggles against relentless pressure. McCoy mocked his rival’s performance as easy, and a bruising night left Hollander and Pincke facing mixed fortunes. In related notes, trap shooters and boxing updates circle pressing topics as sport headlines shift focus.
In April at Philadelphia the Phillies reverse the Athletics in a high scoring game. Final innings show a massive 28 run comeback by REE Americans and Nationale, with Henley Schrecken aiding. Attendance reported at 3,311. Umpire Smith officiated.
Notice that an appeal will be taken from the Botkin murder conviction. District Attorney Byington orders Delaware witnesses to stay in California to permit depositions in the case of Mrs. Botkin. Separate item notes John H. Dalton pleading guilty to mail fraud involving newspaper swindles and a medical ad promoting Herbine.
In Iola Kansas gas development fuels growth while many wells remain unused. Nine smelters and cement plants, plus brick yards, rely on gas from over 200 wells, only about 35 of which are actively producing. leases and price impacts affect farmers as operators drill to hold lands.
A Topeka pamphlet promotes Fulton Compounds as a cure for Bright's Disease and Diabetes. The letter from Mrs M B S E Cline claims dramatic recovery after years of illness, citing medical observers and notable names, including Judge Cutter, and urges readers to obtain pamphlets from Topeka Drug Company, Kansas Ave, Topeka.
The article details a complex mix of ownership among smelters in Kansas including New Jersey, Lanyon Zinc, United Zinc and Chemical, and Cherokee-Lanyon with Rockefeller ties. It notes the scale of operations, labor force, gas versus coal costs, and related industrial assets such as acid works and gas leases. Also mentioned are local infrastructure issues like a damaged Argentine Bridge, a fatality in Lawrence, a prairie fire near Smoky Creek, and municipal efforts on paving.
The Salina incident, tied to a 1893 event in Lebo, involved W. Shout, a Santa Fe brakeman killed while coupling cars. Shout, who had lived in Salina, asked black patrons to leave the waiting room, inspiring a mob to drag a Black man named Tata Adams to a telephone pole. Adams was severely cut and later died, while others were jailed or released.
Albert Rich and Abe Parker, both identified as negroes, faced a preliminary hearing for the murder of machinist John Oars who was robbed and beaten to death on March 2. Each was held on a 750 bond after testimony showed a shaky account from Teich. court scenes showed mixed race presence and no evident lynching threat after Hogan's death.
Special officers prepared for a strike of machinists on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railway. Arkansas City Kee, April. Three officers to guard railroad yards and keep them clear of tramps as strike begins. One officer already on duty. Company fears tramplike interference more than worker action. A snake story follows about a snake seen near Bert Taylor home and twelve dead snakes found on a farm, with others possibly escaped.
Salina seeks to host a major encampment with promise of a fitting site and strong civic support. Local officials, including Holbert, push plans amid other city concerns and regional interest in the event.
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