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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1904

Page

9

Bound Over for Trial in Kidnapping Case at Clay Center

In Clay Center Kansas April 3 Justice of the Peace Resen James bound over three defendants Beninat Sherif WU 1 Need Cole Bien and F J Williams for trial at the next term of the district court on a kidnapping charge involving a two year old child of Rev John M Jackson The court also issued writs of injunction to stop interference with the wife Libble Jackson and the child The civil suit seeks protection of the wife's property and the injunction was granted Judge Kimble presided and the courtroom was crowded amid tense proceedings

Clay Center Kan Resin James John M. Jackson Texas Dudge Kimble Clay “Center Judge Kimble Libble John “M_ Jackson Duce Kimble

High School Day At Ec U Visited State School At Lawrence

About 700 Kansas high school students toured the University of Kansas in Lawrence for its first annual High School Day. Laboratories were open for experiments with X rays and liquids, and a interscholastic meet was held in the afternoon with awards for top teams.

Timsrence Lawrence Kan Kansas University of Kansas University L. L Binke Eectricit Tromad McCook Maid Neid High Aheat

New Union Depot Plan Proposed for Kansas City

A Kansas City Union Depot plan envisions 2 miles of track and capacity for 6 trains simultaneously. The Burlington rail line is said to back the plan, with stations facing West Terrace Park and access via a new roadway parallel to the station. Union Avenue may be vacated to enable the alignment.

Union Kansan City Kau Stattpoint Kanma City Erie Kansas City Mercantile Club of Kansas City Igea Burlington Railroad Seventh Street Twelfth Street Burlington West Terrace Park King's Laizhay Union Avenue

Former Ottawa Man Sells Big Poultry Plant for 7700

Ottawa Kan April 30 A former Ottawa man WW G Haigier sold his LaHarpe poultry business to EE Parmer for 7700 The Big 4 plant has run at LaHarpe for about a year with 3500 to 1809 Leghorn hens and also handles chickens and eggs Prices paid have been at least as high as elsewhere Haigier's name becomes a local celebrity as a poultry authority Fermer is a local businessman who aims for success in his new venture.

Ottawa Lahfarpe Kan G. Hiaigier LaHa Ken EE. Parmer Halgier Fermer

Arrests in Independence as police detain trespassers at brick plant

By Mayor Bowen's order police swept the brick plant area last night, arresting thirty one men found asleep in box cars and sheds around the site. Officers Gritty Motrun and Kirkpatrick led the actions around 11 o'clock, hauling the tramps into custody.

Kas Bowen Gritty Motrun Kirkpatrick

Obesity cure claim promises rapid weight loss without effort

An advertisement touts a weight loss solution described as safe and effective without dieting or exertion. It cites dramatic personal testimonials, urging readers to send money and receive a package by mail, claiming rapid reductions in weight and improved health without change in habits.

City frees nine vagrants after breakfast for workers

In a city courtroom a mayor led review of vagrancy cases. Judge Kingston released all but nine men, ordering the city to pay for their keep. Most detainees were laboring men or unemployed travelers, many arriving with bad weather hindering work. A breakfast was provided at the fire department headquarters.

Kingstey

Editor Howe to Visit Ottawa For Citizenship Meeting

Ottium G A R post plans for a public meeting in four weeks at Ottawa to discuss good citizenship as a defense of the flag. They hope E W Howe of the Atchison Globe will speak, though Howe doubts himself as a lecturer but promises eloquent talks on right living and decency.

Ottium G. A. R. Post Ottawa Mae George H. Thomas Post Seuvebore E. W. Howe Caltar Atehiaan Globe Howe

Swensson's Successor Named at Bethany College

Salvia Kan April 20 The Swedish Lutheran Conference for Kansas Colorado Texas and western Missouri in session here elected Rev Ernest Pihibing of Lindsborg Kan as president of Bethany College to succeed the late Dr Carl A Swensson. The new president is said to be a man of age and among the youngest college presidents in the country. The college at Lindsborg is the largest Swedish denominational institution in the United States. Other candidates included Dr G A Brendel of Denver Rev Lincoln of Jamestown N Y and Dr Granville of Yale.

Salvia Kan Kansas Colorado Texas Missouri Ernest Pihibing Lindsborg Bethany College Carl A. Swensson United States G. A. Brendel Denver Lincoln Jamestown N. Y Granville Yale

Twenty six head of Galloway cattle die from uncut alfalfa

From Ellsworth County near Terracotta a ranch report notes twenty six head of Galloway cattle died after grazing on alfalfa not cut last winter. Ten others are ill. state veterinarian was telegraphed to hasten to the ranch. Minor items include a domestic separation tale and Hutchinson police moving tramps along. Field day planned at Kansas Agricultural College with events in Jay County.

Pate Elsworth Salina Kat J. EB. Putnam Terracotta Ellsworth County Manhattan Kansas Agricultural College Brink Enegusa

Football rule changes aim to open play and reduce danger

Chicago reports coach Stagg and Yost back the year’s football rule changes. Six men on the line, four behind, one outside end. drop kick value drops to four points. quarterback can run from the snap. penalties capped at five yards. Umpire to signal with a bell. fouls clarified. long runs exempt if not affected. Also notes racing results in New York and St Louis with multiple winners and attendances.

Chicago Piney Philadelphia McCornack Northwestern Stags Ate Carnac Auarterback Oene Oene Goal Line After A Touchback of Anfaty Erltica Stagg Yost Michigan Cesch McCormick

Hanson Sullivan Bout Ends In Tie At Palamore

Eddie Hanson of San Francisco drew with Kid Sullivan of Washington at 228 pounds in a Hurcks Athletic Club bout last night in Palamore. Neither fighter injured as the race ended with Macbeth through on the rail by a length and half.

Macbeth Hanson-Sullivan Palamore Eddie Hanson San Francisco Kid Sullivan Washington Hurcks Athletic Club

Terican League and National League Notes From Detroit and New York

Baseball round up covering Terican League game at Detroit where late hits decided the result. Washington and Boston played rain delayed, Boston winning on a close score. National League reports include St Louis dropping game to Cincinnati with ejected players, New York close contest won by home team due to fielding and pitching, and other league standings and results with scattered player notes.

Detroit Washington Boston Aera Ratterton Dineen Criger Dunle Drill National League St. Louis Cincinnati Kelley Farrell O'Day Asremtamen X10 Ale Zoen Oee Cihefnach McFarland Byers Harper Sehtel New York Gabry Se Oyee Sedmasee Dellin McGrintty Scone Mi Aloe Ogeogra Bostii Widsguhds Fiatteview Mcciinley and Warner Will and Moran

Omaha Wins One In Denver Series Clash

Omaha gains a lead with a single run in Denver as Smith’s throw to Braun produces the decisive error. Companion and Goudie excel on the mound while Helin and the Omaha lineup press the visitors’ defense in a tense Western League contest. In Colorado Springs the tabling shift favors Des Moines as weak pitching allows three pitchers to dominate. In St Joseph, Jereph’s club narrowly downs Stout City as power proves decisive in a fast start and a controlled finish.

Denver Omaha Smith Braun Helin Teriss Goudie Volendert Joseph Beresvale Stanting Tube Wor Sii Pce Eae Fae Domame i

John Ls Benefit Draws Boston Crowd at Theatre Event

At John Ls benefit in Boston a crowd packed the theater with 1000 plus standing in back and on stage. Prominent figures Seek Ta Huylin Danforth Sallivas and Peterson were introduced while Billy Frazier Mitchell McAuliffe Pitedmmons and Sharkey drew cheers. A staged bout Sharks vs Fitzsimmons ended with both men KOd. Convictions followed for Ponca O T despite warnings not to pull off the trust.

John L Boston Abe Grast Tweed Weir Seek Ta Huylin Tommy Danforth Denny Sallivas Peterson Billy Frazier Charlie Mitchell Jack McAultie Pitedmmons Sharkey Ati Beneft Tom Sharkey Robert Fitzsimmons Ponca. O. T Aets Ant Sanigern Mt T Ere

Topeka Man Score Wins Interscholastic Track Meet

Lawrence April 30 The high school team won the 12 event interscholastic track meet of Kansas preparatory schools. Carbondale beat Beloit for second, Beloit third. Winners include Lawrence Osage City Carbondale with multiple firsts, marks set in dash hurdles shot put discus and more. Medals and taps to be engraved by the university. crowd large and enthusiastic.

Nee High School Mort Lawrence Kas Ere High School Kansas Preparatory Fiveta Lx Seco Carbondale Beloit High Osage Topeka Itelolt Carbonidate Anee Kansas City Hasie Mila Ran Mandaton Beloit Evans Ceconi Rouse Bene Carbonate Mayberry Lea Footer Fonter Hunt Dahiene Rondale McGrath Iehea Johnson Aeeaent Rath McCook Feld Priday Ee Lins

Wilkins Sets 60 Miles in 78 Minutes Auto Record

George Wilking of Philadelphia yesterday set a new automobile record by covering sixty miles in seventy eight minutes on the Delaware river to coast route opposite Atlantic City. The previous record was about two hours, held for four years. His four cylinder car performed well with road conditions favorable for record breaking. He completed the run with a few moments of heavy jolting and near mile a minute pace at one stretch.

Wilkins Atlantic City George Wilting Philadelphia Delaware River Wilking

Pennsylvanias Track Team Faces Major Sanctions

Radical action strikes Pennsylvan ia track as B J Russell is dropped from the training side four others suspended Jones Major Fussell Plekar Abbott and Hopkins named among the dismissed four mile and two mile squads. Kansas beat Iowa in a separate college game 9 to 6 with improved play and solid defense. Normals from Kan State beat Sr College 31 to 1 in a spring match. Fort Leavenworth figures noted as part of reform related chatter.

Eeny Conch Ppf Biadeipnia Beietes Abbott Pennsylvwnia

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