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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
3
Fragmented OCR reports Capt Frank Frauin and Dr Hall aiming to secure 2 225 acres near Puerto Principe inland center. Mentions a land purchase strategy, Cuban interests, and negotiations affecting local property, with references to government figures and foreign investment.
The fragment presents headings about marriage births and deaths, and a list of names and places with unclear OCR errors. It mentions March dates and local officials, with scattered references to assessments and notices, but concrete events or outcomes are not readable.
Fragmented text reports a Kane City probate matter in April involving Judge Wi zrenes and a 70 year old woman. references death, marriage, and guardianship style notes from 1908. Disjointed lines mention Penalty, Aunt, and various personal names amid unclear legal actions.
Across the state rain and high winds brought relief from drought in some areas while others report continued dry ground. Reports note wheat and oats needing moisture, pastures looking poor, and upcoming storms affecting farms and local travel as thunderstorms pass. An old church event and several local incidents are also mentioned along with transportation notes and a train-related fatality.
The piece sketches a boxer who trains daily, plans to weigh 128 pounds for a ringside derby, and targets a bout with Yanker. It notes confidence, mentions training with Shorty and Rupp, and references reflections on Corbett and other fighters as the scene outlines Derby Day ambitions and a possible fight lineup.
Reports from March describe Louteyne of the Southern Atlantic club arranging another attraction for the race meeting after the Vieger-Broit event. Communications trace to W. Pierce of Durant and Gardner amid anxious talk to stage a bout featuring Hart and McCoy with a potential bout set for May 5 at 129 pounds.
Arnold's famous stallion Gold Heels to be sold under the hammer at the Arnold farm three miles south of Groveville. The sale, conducted by St Tmils auctioneers, draws turfmen and buyers from across the country with an 11 o'clock start Friday. Receiver Siania of St. Lovie notes the event aims to attract strong attendance and bids. Winkfield rides Banter in the Kentucky Derby context amid claims by Pat Donnehe and owner C. El Mahone about Donnehe’s illness.
Racing notes from New York and St Louis reflect a mixed day with Piater winning at Canersts tsttter Jamahin and other entries like Dolly Hayman at Vat HKinioeh park. Nashville saw Purity prevail with Savable backing. Frisco and Oakland reports mention Whiskers as a strong contender amid fine weather and a busy track day.
Hartford April 2 report notes Tom Sharebery in a heated Greco Roman bout with F.C. Quite, with Sharkey clinching a fast victory by throw using a half Nelson in 7:30. The article also recalls Bethany College’s defeat by Agricultural College at Manhattan and mixed baseball notes from several cities, including Cleveland and Washington, with several innings and score details.
An ornate antiquated notice describes Contagious Blood Poison as the worst disease, detailing symptoms from small ulcers to copper colored splotches, and asserts mercury and potash fail. It promotes S S S as a safe plant based cure, claims fifty years of use, and offers a free medical book and home treatment guidance.
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