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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1903
Page
3
A period of winter danger sees thousands at risk from blood diseases and nerve troubles. Experts warn of rising cases as cold months persist, urging medical attention and preventive care across communities.
Fragmented OCR reads of Paine's Celery Compound blend rumor and distorted notes mention sales hints, vows, and odd claims. The text references various items, names, and locations with garbled phrases, suggesting a local commodity or patent remedy discussion, but lacks clear facts or dates.
Acting Kansas attorney Cherlin M. Carter, once a prison chaplain, handles civil habeas corpus petitions for inmates. Federal transfers and military pris ons provoke complex battles while Carter seeks relief for prisoners awaiting judgment. Escrowed assets totaling 553,000 remain tied to ongoing government actions as cases inch toward resolution.
A Wichita dispute centers on allegations of defamation by a church member against another, with both sides presenting testimonies in court. The case involves editorials and accusations tied to church leadership and community figures, reflecting tensions within the congregation and surrounding civic matters.
In a cryptic report from the era a person named Howland faced preliminary examination in a township court. The scene mentions a bond set at 100, a sheriff or attorney, and a group of residents signing a local document. The text notes efforts by suspects linked to a disturbance and a party gathering at a location described as 208.
Shaw Kansas April 2 report on a new oil strike near Shaw details a fast drilling progress with a well estimated at 10 barrels a day. development shows two strong wells in the field with plans for larger plant and 80 workers for a 30 day operation west of town. a company acquired land and equipment, with drilling to begin soon and distant operations about a mile north of Shaw.
April 3 troops from Fort Leavenworth move in detachments to Saint Louis for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedication on April 30. Ninety cars carry troops and horses. forty cars for transportation of camp equipment. Officials listed include Ald. Crittenden and J. W. Miller, with plans for county duties. Governor Bruitt and Senator Damon Smith accepted invitation to speak on July 4. prohibition of all sexual Fourth of July speeches within hearing distance noted.
A Guernsey Island residence experiences eerie incidents as unseen intruders stage strange theatrics. A photographer reports unsettling happenings with paintings swaying unnaturally and a girl spooked by ghostly gestures. A bystander offers $9 for a night’s stay to witness the haunting while local descriptions mention spectral activity and frightened residents.
A brief analysis discusses baseball batter technique and the rule of maintaining contact with the plate to avoid interference. Timely notes reference coaching guidance and common umpire judgments affecting plate presence and fair play.
In St Louis Sheridan criticizes a new pitching rule as likely to disrupt play and favor swing reliant batters. The joint league committees adopted changes affecting delivery from the rubber plate and both feet in front, prompting strong objections from players, managers, and officials.
McCoy and Jack Root prepare for a Chicago match in days with a $5,000 side bet and the largest purse. Dew McCoy claims a foul blow in Detroit and blasts referee Bat Masterson as unfit, seeking a rematch at the stated site.
Witful Will may run again in about two weeks after preparations in Neaphis Tennessee. Owner C Hideeth reported the horse’s loading for shipment to Worth crack and listed the string involved. Also noted was a separate track record by H Thor man Chapman at Drake university and historical records by Clapp of Fale.
A cluttered game summary notes Kansas City and Milwaukee in a yardage and score melee with mentions of St Paul and Ames, plus the Ottawa Normal team in an American League context. It references Dineen, Maloney, and other officials, with scattered scores and a broken nose incident involving New York’s team, all amid a busy but unclear set of local sports results.
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