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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1903

Page

3

Bertillon Identity System Adopted by Leavenworth Police

A leaked report outlines that Leavenworth plans to purchase Bertillon identity instruments to identify criminals. The system, already in use in about 100 U.S. cities, would compare measurements and records to locate criminals and accuracy could aid the police. Skeptics warn of ethical concerns and potential risks to civil liberties.

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Regents Grant 10 Percent Pay Increase for University Faculty

The University of Waseai board of regents approved a ten percent salary raise for full professors from 2000 to 2200 and planned higher pay for lower grades. The session also raised the library appropriation and added tenure track measures. The new board elected Chanrefior Strong as president, M. Potter as vice president, and Frank G. Crowell as secretary, with other members named.

Kavses University Regents Lawrence Board of Regents University of Waseai

Vague OCR Reading on School Funding in Sleekersar

In the fragmentary text the city of Sleker SAR considers county school funding and a mas question. The lines mention a voter event and a petition related to school measures and potential runner counts. The passage is garbled and preserves few clear entities or dates.

Slekersar

May serve two terms in Greensburg bank robbery case

A paroled convict from Greensburg Kansas faced proceedings in Wyandotte County after being implicated in a bank robbery. The man testified he acted with four others, helped transport them to Fall River Road, and fled on foot after the robbery. He was released on parole in December and faces a ten year sentence or possible further prosecution for Greensburg robbery involvement.

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Insurance suit over Ottumwa fire loss ends in victory

In Ottumwa a widow wins a lawsuit for insurance on a burned Ottumwa store and contents that followed the murder a year earlier. Erie Tory James Harris is in prison. The verdict awards $2,400 and attorney fees. the insurer plans to appeal.

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Tour With Fitzsimmons Closed at New York Fight

Boxing news notes a planned coast visit by the champion Jeltyiey after end of bout with Fitzsimmons in New York. De laney Sie Recht fa eorstadt to rest a month at Catalina and Los Angeles before resuming activities around the bay. Training details include timing for Britt Pitequrala fight and adjustments to camp personnel and weight targets.

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Yanger Wins Narrow Decision In Bout With English

In a ten round featherweight clash last night, Yanger edged Clarence English by decision. Yanger controlled the lead rounds while English rallied late, but judges favored Yanger until the final score, with both fighters showing grit and power.

Barmas Oytj Etiny Dteteton Clarence English Tenger Dub Mart Wail Pwutis Drice Corbett Eneliah Forbes Findlay Meentram Selnis

Unclear race outcome noted in fragmented report

Fragmentary text describes a horse race with bets and names like Bert, Atha We and Dobos but key details are missing. The brief mentions a neck finish and a close photo finish, with other runners and handlers unclear.

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Grand American shoot at Blue River park delivers Diefendorfer win

Diefendorfer of Wood River Nebraska won the Fourth Grand American handicap at Blue River park in Kansas City. His score was 34 kills out of 40, with a 16 yard handicap. N E Hensler of Battle Creek Michigan took second with 08 to life credit, shooting from 17 yards after the Grand American.

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Gelding Dominates Field in Muddy Track Race

The gelding led from start to finish and won by three lengths as J. Seoo rode Good Sense and was thrown later. Penveated the judges' stand after the race. Jockeys reported a broken bone in the colitis area. Weather was clear and cold with a muddy track.

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National League Opens with St Louis Win Over Chicago

St Louis defeated Chicago 2 to 1 in a hot Thursday game watched by 4316 at the ballpark. Currie and Ryan scored for St Louis while Taylor and Kling handled Chicago pitching. A notable Lowes one hand catch highlighted the contest. Pittsburg routed Cincinnati 7 to 1 behind Deacon Philipp who allowed two hits. Harper walked eight and Pittsburg capitalized on Cincinnati errors as attendance reached 22,000 at the new park.

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Binesa 18 Manhattan 0 as Kenyac City River crushes Agriculture

In Manhattan Kansas on April 37 the Kenyac City River routed Agriculture 19 to 0 amid errors by the visiting team. Caldwell starred for the Blues in his first game, Grady hit a home run for the Hities, and the Aerquitariste face the Swedes at Lindsbers. Batteries Colleen Caldwell and Smith for the Blues. Elsewhere Cleveland beat Indianapolis 6 to 2 amid costly errors, St Louis defeated St Joseph 8 to 3, and Leavenworth fell to Minneapolis 8 to 3.

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Leavenworth Millers defeat Atlesoort Valley league team 8 to 3

In Emporia Kansas Leavenworth defeated Atlesoort Valley league by 8 to 3 as West pitched well for the locals and Leavenworth infield excelled St Vrain and Sporer pitched for the Millers Curis contributed for the opposition The two teams schedule a rematch this afternoon with the Millers set to open the season in Kansas City on April 22 Also included are notes on senior faculty game in Emporia and various race results from St Louis San Francisco and New York events.

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