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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1903

Page

3

Kansas plant merger threatens price rise in Kansas network

Reports indicate a St Louis based firm may acquire plants in Coffeyville Independence Chanute Humboldt and Joliet under a single purchase shoring a consolidation that could hike brick prices. The deal involves assets across multiple towns and would place the operation under a central buyer, with some plants slated to close if finalized. Officials caution the arrangement may already be priced into market expectations though no formal agreement has been announced.

Coffeyville Thet & St. Beale Trick Company Brock Eehirth Seth MerAlester Independence Chanute Humbolat Dale Coffey Ville Goutt MoAteater Hummboldt Joli St. Louie Brick Company Lorcom Kinser

Castle nuptials stir El Dorado rumors and tragedy

G Oty Castle of Long Reach wed Lilian Detalente of Whitewater in El Dorado amid a web of ties to Jessie Morrison and rival Chiem Wiles Chute. The former bride was murdered months earlier, and Jesse Morrison faces public scrutiny as a Supreme Court decision looms.

Jessie Morrison Dorado G. Oty Cassie Long Reach Lilian Whitewater Nieen Denver Suetens Hattie Horton Comte Castile Clark Wiley Marie Agon Leita cYemen Bendis Jesse Morcuon Supreme Court Sears el Dorado Noles Betalente Lin Castle Callicenta Burlur

Leavenworth Man Ended His Life Over Personal Crisis

Leavenworth April 2 Jamea A Reeder packing house agent suffered deep worry over personal crisis. He sat with Wile Melis on a porch when he collapsed and died before medical aid. A note said he planned to end his life due to hardship and that his affairs were tangled. He left a wife and a child.

Leavenworth Packing House Jamea Mulotte Armel Childress

Convicted prisoner travels to state penitent with forged papers

A prisoner traveled to the Kansas Penitentiary unguarded and surrendered, seeking to reduce costs. He claimed a four year sentence for a murder and presented a letter from county attorneys. Warden Jewett arranged lodging and awaited proper commitment papers while the man remained at the farm. A fatal event occurred involving the assailant during the period, with limited details available.

Kansas Penitentiary Banning A. & Shin Hobart Warsteal Jewett Ue State Penitent Shinelsittor Tee Hin Shaw Araphad Lasdon Erin Werden Conormitznant

Federal Court Offices Planned in Leavenworth

An article notes plans for a federal court building in Leavenworth with Judge Hook overseeing annual sessions. The facility will house the marshal's office, jury room, clerk's office, and courtrooms, with the first term set for next October. The piece also mentions a baptism at the river near Thirteenth Street Bridge during a church service, where a collapse moment caused panic as spectators fell toward the water. It also covers an apron sale by Congregational ladies, describing the Sweden import and linen material without seams.

Ee Pate Treasury Department Washington Federal Court Hook Ad- Jolritruy Aalmul A. M. EB Thirteenth Street Bridge Dalgythauert Sitiptonach Thirteenth Street Eosay Wichita

Prince Ching and Foreign Office Reform in a Turbulent Era

The article reviews Prince Cheng Ching's role as president of the foreign office and his prior positions in the Taute-U-Yamen Aforrigs. It notes tensions over anti foreign sentiment, reform efforts, and the political struggles surrounding foreign influence and governance. The piece references key figures and events, including attempts to balance domestic policy with foreign relations during a period of upheaval.

Prince Ching Tie Foceizn Graniercretery Tie Entegory Lu Taute-U-Yamen Aforrigs Offen Tie Hokmeut- Drente Tie Higeh Reqvitetanes Amos Eet Furelast Siploumis Anne Weism Tee Power Tealeenen York

Knox Finds Fishing Good in Pittsburg Apr

Attorney General Knox and United States Attorney Jim Young left Critallit in search of fishing near Teouk Fahing sthor. They reported a good supply of toys for the cenyon of the year and noted Knox is a Castalia Wettiglub member. He denied government business during the trip and said he would like to visit his home and meeting Erlends if time permits.

Pittsburg Torney Knox United Jim, S. Young Critallit Rox Youre Use Castalia Wettiglub Ashe Erlends

Mormon Growth in Boston Prompts Tabernacle Plans

In Boston on April 22 Mormon elders quietly expand in New England with a plan to build a tabernacle in Boston. Converts are growing in suburbs like Medford and Somerville, with estimates suggesting around 11,000 converts across the region and more expected as church work accelerates.

Boston New England Mary Ib Hie Newt Street Medford Somerville

Mother of racers mare owned by Vanderbilt in Kentucky

Seven year old Kentucky broodmare mother of racers gains attention as a valuable horse linked to Georgia Kinney and pages of racing lore. Sale details in Owenton, with money from the mare’s produce held in the name of a young claimant. Kinney, daughter of Dwyer Brothers and related to Pageant’s win, features in the race narrative.

Kentucky Georgia Kinney Owenton Mic Hetle Pinkerton Verssailles Dwyer Brothers George Kinney Jillue II Lompfetlaie

Concordia State Shoot Opens Fourteenth Annual Tournament

The Kan-Sue State Sportsmen's association held the fourteenth annual tournament in Concordia with about forty shooters from multiple states. Events included 15 birds single shots won by Pichert and others, followed by 15 birds straight scores by several shooters and a 2-bird event led by Hughes.

Concordia Rus Kan- Sue Piret Pvent Allbert Waters Heer Wetzig Matteson Pichert Washington Mort Myers Amis Hughes Fort Daine Anderson Cowley Pearce Elliott Gilibert Gilbert Sunt Fort Joonesy Gilbert Weistz Debure Kinberlake Lawig Stevight Townaln O'Brien Wisconsin

Racing and stud trade linked to Kinney mare at Pinkerton farm

Report recalls a Pinkerton farm bid to buy George Kinney mare noted as youngest world producer potential. It mentions export to France paid by W. K. Vanderbilt, the mare’s future foal to Imp. Victory, and races at Kinloch Park in St Louis with detailed event results and penalties.

Pinkerton George Kinney Lany Imp

Races at Chicago Track Fold Amid Betting System Glitch

Racing events at Chicago faced disruption as a new betting system malfunctioned yesterday when both favorites failed to win. Weather cleared, crowds observed late shots, and police did not intervene as late events concluded with several outcomes still in doubt.

Chicago Apti eAll

True and McCafferty Wins Peconte Stakes at Aquenct

Racing at New York on April 2 featured Rienteet True with McCafferty up winning the seven furlong Peconte Stakes amid a tight finish by a head over Nevermore as the crowd watched the odds-on favorite falter. The Lady Robala broke the track record in the second race for four and a half furlongs with a swift 4.5 seconds split.

New York McCafferty Enty Nevermore Tre Wesoint Lady Robala

Concordia Wins Cup After Fast Shooting Display

Florence shot Ed O'Brien and Concordia marksmen W H Heer and H B Wetsis tied with 2 points each. Heer bore the best of the shoot with 26 straight and a clean second shoot. O'Brien finished 23rd, securing Concordia the trophy.

Ed O'Brien Florence W. H. Heer H. B. .Wetsis Concordia Heer ii Bis Wetsi O'Brien Heer Hrien Ted Wetsie S

The Close at Memphis on Tuesday Meets Favorites

A Memphis meeting closes with a large crowd watching favorites win. Banter takes the Arkansas Handicap for 3-year-olds, beating Pericles. Molinos defeats Ed Tierney by a narrow margin in the Memphis Stake. Track conditions and weights are noted, with horses and owners named. a Derby candidate sale is reported.

Memphis Mpri Charles Blahone Pericles John W. Seborr Molinos John Fay Ed Tierney Sehorr Coburn Daniel & Here Prince of

QEEEFPE AND ENGLISH TO FIGHT TEN ROUNDS AT 133 LBS

Omaby April 22 Cleretoe English of Cinsht and Jack O Keefe of Chi signed for a ten round battle. O Keefe climbs from Jimmy Britten after a foul in San Francisco. Weigh in around 133 pounds with details to be announced in a few days. English has many supporters in Kaneox City.

Qeeefpe Omaby Cleretoe English Jack O'Keefe Chi Okeefe Jimmy Britten San Francisco Che Yanger Eas Kaneox City Legion of Friends

Ferens at Work Tiffalo and Contests Begin

Fuzzy notes describe Ferre training for the HHEHE chil event with Matty Matthews before International Attietho club Meadas. Brockhune eyes Por ty Wert as the International gymnasium plans in Fore Erie near week’s end. Baseball items report Bas Johnson’s $4,009 transfer to Edward eet’s claim, and Jake Stahl’s signing with Chicago Nationals after graduation.

Ube” Ferre Champlain Hhehe Matty Matthews Attietho Club Meadas Agri Fonshaw Engugwt Cartey Contition Fustato Erie New York Bas «Johnson National League Ted Pulliam New York ‘League Edward Johson Delehanty Washington

Bell Ottarslige Wins in Erste Score Match

Bell Ottarslige secured a victory in a local Erste Score tournament with gains noted by innimue. Rie Manhattan and AO Mostabenue contributed key plays as Guldoch sand’ Goodutels posted competitive stretches.

Bell Ottarslige Hee Innimue Rie Manhattan Guldoch Sand’ Goodutels

Misread Orbiting Match Yields Six to Score Result

A fragmented report notes a game where the Phas Blore team scored six to a rival total. Players Soni Behan Baldwin Annis and Le Blue are mentioned among others, with partial names and unclear positions.

Eee Miotonel Walt Seared Phas Blore Ae Ieee Ieee Soni Thetine Behan Baldwin Stuod el Dann Crowe

Leavenworth Defeats Haakell in Missouri Valley Clash

Leavenworth beat Haakell 8 to 2 in a Missouri Valley league game held at the settlement home with a crowd over 7K. The event highlighted improving playing qualities as Lewere Prom won 10 dollars in a local contest.

Leavenworth Haakell Hagewell Lawrence Sottloen

National League Games Feature Wide Action and Attendance

incoherent notes describe a National League game with players named Phillipee Rive Amica Zou Pune and others. mentions attendance figures and various ballpark details, referencing Boston and Philadelphia contexts with scattered phrases about hits and cheers. Despite garbled text, the piece centers on a NL game and crowd reactions.

Phillipeeee Amica Pune P Geng Lithia Bostan Wolvetton Boston

Baseball Gossip From A Turbulent Season Rumor Mill

Fragmented notes describe left and right handed batters and pitchers, with names like Wolverton Rey Thorns and Tommy Corcoran, plus mentions of players such as Dunk, Getter, and Buckett. The text hints at team changes, captaincy, and tactical concerns amid a chaotic supply of player references and speculative commentary.

Tin Tauren Whim ME Bat Wolverton Rey Thorns Yinie Xormun Steatgetowi Tha Ching Nationale Harry Bay Nck Hanion Fin New Dosie MuCreedie Strang Household Gilbert Smith Tommy Corcoran Dee Newton Broeklub Stacy Gee Phillipa Joe Kalley Leone Krteter Wantimeton Hae Bons Buffalo Prank Bowermen Bronte Gleason Clarey Tinstead Mitchel Ogame Rae

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