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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1903

Page

2

Topeka Fair Horse Department Sets Rigorous Entry Rules

At the state fair in Topeka a prominent horse exhibit features draft and light horses, with pedigrees required and strict entry deadlines. Officials H W McAten and W Wakefield supervise the department as premium purses reach thousands, with detailed classes and timing rules governing entries, prizes, and conduct.

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Senators marooned on Yukon sandbar during Klondike trip

Senators Nelson of Minnesota Patterson of Colorado and Dill ingham of Vermont became stranded on a Yukon sandbar after their ship St. Ivai left for ten days. The group, part of a senatorial committee probing Alaskan affairs, toured Skagway and Juneau then Dawson and Klondike mines. They later planned to proceed to St Michel and Nome, with Nome officials alerted by telegram. The War Viet was the steamer used, and Captain Healy was urged to aid the stranded party.

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Three Years in Philippines Colonel Stanley Within's War Service

Colonel Stanley Within of the Twentieth Infantry has returned from the Philippines after a three year campaign with the PRU. He held command in the Thirteenth district in southern Luzon directing guerrilla operations and aiding the surrender of notable rebels. He served nine years in the army, entering as a private in the Thirty-first Pennsylvania in 1881 and taking part in much hard fighting during the war.

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Roosevelt Letter Urges Swift Punishment for Lynching

President Roosevelt comments on Governor Durbin of Indiana for his action against mob violence and urges swift, sure penalties within the law. He warns that lynching promotes anarchy and tyranny, stresses due process, and calls for reform to secure justice without trampling rights.

Eter Hay Rookeve Durbin Indiana Alko Beane Pope Roosevelt Oynter Bay N.Y Republic Theodore Roosevelt

White House barred picnic over color line clash

Washington reports say President Roosevelt stood firm against discrimination as Mrs. Charles Smith and allied philanthropists sought to host children at the White House grounds. Marines were ordered to play for the event. gates closed and admission refused. The scene shifted to the President’s park where music and food were offered to the gathered children.

White House Washington Roosevelt Charles Smith Man's Rescue League Troomeysh Mrz Amith Ners Ehligien Symmons Ehings

Goin shopping and local notices from Topeka era

Snapshot column recalls bargain hunting at a Se Street fair while mentioning Kansas City excursions, court house awnings, Bethany college term, and various local figures. It notes entertainment, weather, and social scenes including a Woodmen excursion and a mix of oddities from Topeka life.

T.T. Kelly Kansas City Bethany College Lindsborg Befine TD. Whittemore New England Santa Fe John Adams Baker University L. M. Wood Kansas J. J. Gebhart Topeka Indianapoli Ind Vine Wood Park J. EB. Minney A. S. Hull Greenwald North Topeka Jgit Central Avenue Soldier Creek Lawrence Robert Pond Washburn Tie Es Marietta Academy Mariétha Ghie Maw J. W. Robinson Charles Mackinas Snow Tatas Robinson New York Sheriff Narigander Pier Brrkshire Hille Orchard Beach Vinewood Sith and Kangke Avenue Atchison Globe Dealer Watson Las Bunfay Batley Forest Park Mr Watson Joe Hank Watson Rank

Kennedy Likes Them Prospective Washburn Football Team

Coach Kennedy reviews Topeka recruits saying he is pleased with early prospects. He notes able players, expects to drill a strong team, and recalls past Philadelphia experience while optimistic about Washburn’s material and potential for big results this season.

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Worm disease hits 20000 Westphalian miners

Berlin reports government efforts to curb the tropical worm disease among Henen district miners have failed. New outbreaks are found in collieries of Pransiaka and Bergmann in the Toutz region, previously exempt areas. Earlier reports noted the illness affected 29 miners, with sun exposure linked to cases and the disease rarely fatal.

Berlin Henen Pransiaka Bergmann Toutz Westphalien

Teacher Charien K Moore Dies on Grand Canyon Visit

Telegram reports Charien K Moore of Kimont North Topeka area died Friday while en route to the San Francis G A R encampment. A heart failure tour of the Grand Canyon is listed as the cause. Moore long served county schools and later ran a Harveyville hardware shop. Body to return to Elmont for funeral with interment in Half Day cemetery. further arrangements pending.

Charien K. Moore Kimont North Topeka San Francis Grand Canyon Moore Harveyville Rne Elmont

Local chatter on Belleville races and postmaster prospects

Congress man Calderhead visits Belleville and Scandia as postmaster succession looms in December. Names like Mrs Long, Dawson, Pieret, Wilson, Stanfield, and Kimball surface for Belleville and Scandia posts. Ward may run for state senator. Hock Island plans and a new water tower feature in town. Debate over a park vs switches rages while Republican candidates for judge and state senate swirl in Republic County.

Belleville Kes Calderhead Scandia Mudge Long Iit Persimmon Burton RT. Stanfield D. ¥. Wilson Mra Lane J.dawson Alderhead Dawson Long Pieret Wilson Stanfield Albert Kimball Scandia Journal Kimball TH Ward Cloud-Republic Pacific Coast Bellevilie Union Pacific Hock Island Syitch Ballyville D. Lake Clyde Think Higguson Republic County Court House Tawi Ever Frank Higgason Bellevitt Park W. T. Dillon Teenuble County T. P. Roney Waelkington County Fred W. Sturis Clonden J. Clos Dillon Close Tink Jude Seoator

Ryan and Corbett Box Middleweight Contender Session

San Francisco boxing notes report Aus Ryan and Jim Corbett sparring as Ryan studies Jeffries era techniques. The session showcases Corbett’s training methods and Ryan’s readiness as crowds watch, with comments on punch style and ring tactics from observers.

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Jet Fries Method Allegedly Influences Boxing Tactics

A fragmented remark discusses Jet Fries and his fighting method, claiming influence on boxers worldwide. The speaker references a desire to share knowledge about Jet Fries’ style and its perceived impact on contemporary boxing tactics.

Corbett Hein

The Pope Sends Personal Greeting on Coronation Day

The pope issued a personal greeting to Abbe Loren enae Poromin, director of the Sistine Chapel, on the coronation day naming the new era. An autograph note accompanied the message, praising the chosen name given by a Rohistine hole during the ceremony yesterday, largely written by the abbe. Free From Sickness at Goat Island Naval Station reports say smallpox fears have subsided. the brief quarantine ends as cases prove to be chickenpox.

Terry St. Lawrence Lorenae Poromin Sistine Chapel Pius X San Francisco Aus Goat Island Naval Station

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