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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1903
Page
3
A prominent newspaper business manager praises Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for nerves and general weakness. The anecdote ties the product to improved well being and mentions a local city figure, Edward Jelce from Jaffer, Missouri, endorsing its benefits.
New York April 14 Lord Derby meets Major Delmar in a 95000 side purse race with the winner taking the entire purse. Smathers horses set track records as bettors quote odds and trainers prepare for the speed contest at Empire City.
Polling of New York baseball beat writers shows Cincinnati favored to win the pennant. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati split second and third place projections. The survey notes Pittsburgh likely to lead, with Cincinnati a strong second, while New York clubs show mixed opinions and no clear favorite beyond the Pirates.
A garbled 19th century era preview describes Young Corbett's weeklong vaudeville engagement in Denver with Richard Jose as featured singer, Harry Pollock as business manager, and a plan to stage exhibitions across venues. It notes Corbett intends daily practice, a seven to ten day run, and a route toward New York within weeks.
The team appears stronger with improved balance and fast runners. Key players are sharp and confident about the upcoming season, urging fans to support the Giants and expect a successful run.
In a misty opening day scene at Fiver Shooting Park a large crowd gathered for the fourth grand American event to be inaugurated at 9 this morning. Officials reported rough weather and a windy track, with top contenders—Wirchey and Arnold—leading early races.
Walter Robbins refuses to ride for J G Follanabee citing an unspecified contract dispute. His father stated the matter involves the Eastern Jocker club diary member but gave no reason, and said Robbins would not ride while remaining free of charge for events.
Local racing events at the fairgrounds drew crowds as officials planned a Wednesday start. Stakeholders Joseph A. Murphy and starter W. M. Murray oversaw the meet while Bet players, track conditions, and weather affected the schedule. Other notices included baseball results from Philadelphia and Omaha, and minor scores from Newark and Brooklyn fixtures.
A partial OCR fragment references a score item and names Grimbine and Willams, with unclear context about a 1B position and a recourt. The readable bits suggest a brief sports notation or box score line from a local page with missing details.
The Tennessee Oaks for yearling fillies on one mile track won Monday by J. O Greener & Co. Olephant by Ortus Algeria M led from Sarah Maxim to beat Avoid a length. factions note a match race between Claude and Witful, plus forecasted week events at Memphis including the wake for Jseng Sis and the Memphis Stakes. Baseball gossip covers New York and Detroit, with trade talks, signings, and player form notes as teams prepare for the season.
At a rural Kansas country schoolhouse near Sedan a farmer hopeful underwent a harsh initiatory prank by blindfolded peers. A lamp was slid beneath the chair causing burning discomfort, bruising and a scramble as an incoming brother was restrained. The event drew a tense crowd and left several participants marked.
Franke Warner, a Black man, was convicted of assault with intent to kill Paul Grinstead editor of the Wathens Times. Sentence not pronounced. Grinstead had recovered. The attacker, intoxicated, struck Grinstead with water during a political feud. Grinstead, jailed for bet, edited his paper from jail.
The Board of Regents met to set a two year budget and plan mid term salary raises. Increased appropriations are expected to fund raises for top professors and to address shortages, with pay hikes to be the first order of business.
Washington April 14 Poetmaster General Payne announced a broad inquiry into the post office department. He directed Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow to lead the investigation with inspectors aiding, promising thorough inquiry with fair treatment and no fear or favor. The report will influence potential personnel changes and Congress will rely on its findings.
An article fragment describes the Capitol Building and Loan Association and a Kansas Avenue address amid a post office inspection debate. It mentions Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow and Chief Inspector Cochran with references to New York officials and investigations into the handling of work.
The report notes employers neglect to inform male workers of consequences from strikes, risking disputes at Denver plants. It mentions a court case where a worker alleges coercion and describes Genevieve’s case about a strike affecting health, with international references and a proposed Chilean naval station amid tense relations.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a near escape and ensuing confusion. It mentions airlines or air events, a Wellington area, and references to lives, danger, and an attempted rescue. Names, places, and clear facts are obscured by errors.
An advertisement extols Chamberlin's Cough Remedy and Dr Thomas' Electric Oil as cures for winter coughs and pains. It claims rapid relief and urges purchase at city ticket office and Union Pacific Railroad along Kansas Avenue.
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