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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1903

Page

3

Gas Runaway Main Causes Spine Injuries in La Harpe

In La Harpe district court, Tolé Kus sues a gas company for 815 200 damages claiming a partially open gas main caused a team to bolt. Miss Baur sustained spinal and limb injuries when the wagon ran into the open line, throwing both riders. The 1902 accident led to long paralysis and ongoing suffering for Miss Baur.

Tolé Kus Kate Ghar Menin la Harpe Daukeges Becker Ner le Harpe Mint Faar Mra. Cienetead Mise Olrnetead Mise Rua Mia Olmerend Mie Rar Joenne C. Todeer Ayas Rodarts Miss Baur Beaderille I Bafferingy Saas Total Iam

Betty Thief Arrested by Santa Fe Detectives

Santa Fe detectives arrested LItEE JEAN VALIEAN and charged Betty Thief after a long chase for an old crime tied to the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. Fuller, sought for over a year, was found at Goddard and escorted to the county jail for processing.

Betty Santa Fe Wichite Han Puller Goddard Justion Atchison, Topeka & Hanta Fy Macription Beilie Ntenir Schad Court House

Sabhella Kee Aug 81 Sabetha Fair Exhibition Preview

Sabhella Kee Sabetha fair draws attention as Sabetha Biorer thow and Mace whlet promise a top running exhibition. Varied classes cover fritrinn typical to towns, with the open division expected to attract many entries. Local entrants are urged to enter under proper class names for a chance at prizes amid three day event.

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Infantry competition opens at Fort Leavenworth

The annual infantry contest began at Fort Leavenworth on Monday with 21 contending units. Clear, windy weather favored shooting, and rapid-fire events highlighted the day as top marksmen such as Sergeant Fox and Yetreme From Baldwin posted strong scores.

Tlanvenworth Kae de Bariment Missouri Mort Feavenworth Imen Mason Chas Tars Gra Fox

Love's Odd Revenge Sequel in a Chaotic Town Tale

In a Chaute Blade tale an unnamed man pursues justice over a ring given by his sweetheart. After a quarrel, she retains the ring, he seeks a writ of replevin and emphasizes an indemnity, while a police action unfolds as details shift and a room scene reveals additional rings.

Judee Farmer Payette Patette Justice’s Office Grogme Mise Jaren Bien Abe Hern Mir Briotte

Joints Stay Open Amid Court Clash In Kas

In Kanane City Kas an injunction order is defied as county attorney James Gibson seeks a court motion to require joint keepers to show cause for violating the order and faces possible fines or imprisonment. Fort Leavenworth host to a fall carnival with troops marching in and an afternoon parade. Ford County forecasts 1.2 million bushels of wheat on 60 1000 acres. Rural free delivery routes to be extended to several Kansas towns starting September. Saline County reports exceptional rainfall with over three inches in May and a statewide drought monitoring note. Caney reports a gas well drilling strike at 800 pounds pressure and high output potential.

Kanane City Kas Kansas City Aug James Givnen Fo Hari Gibson Cane WL. Wood Leavenworth Kan. Awet J. Prapklin Berl Fort Lewy Weworth Hatte Bord City Kin Ford County New Cattle Parson Nic Mayrath Fal Ridenour J. Vance G. M. Hoover Theta

Drugstore Druggist Arrested for Selling to Minors

Ahewrte a druggist of this city was arrested on five counts for selling cocaine and morphine to minors. Two children ages 9 and 10 testified they purchased the drugs. The report notes a man died from heat effects earlier in the day, with L. Pane burning prostrated by the heat.

Wicekita Kan Ahewrte

Jeffries Corbett Fight Set at Mechanics Pavilion Frisco

San Francisco August 14 ringside plans announced for the heavyweight title bout at Mechanics Pavilion. Twenty rounds under Marquis of Queensberry rules with a 70 percent purse share to fighters and a 24 foot ring. Jeffries trains in Oakla and Corbett in Alameda as both prep for a world championship clash with trainers and seconds named.

Marquis of Queensberry San Francisco Jeffries Corbett Mechanics’ Pavilion Ausuet M Con Elarkint Oakla Rolls Gurdes Alameda Tommy Ryan Ryan Garbett Abe Bent Yanke Kenney Sam Berger Dare Fitzrimmons Billy Delaney Vhief Jack Joe Kennedy Jim Corbett John £. Sullivan Jim Idof Jefetas Jett Jefe Faime Jéffrien TSE Olympic Club Dave Trix Cor Dell Duncan McDonald Jim Jeffries Jack Munroe Butte City Montana Munroe McDonald Salt Lake City Utah Mack John L. Sullivan Abd Dine Gur Rubin Bitty Madden Jeffs Knoekout Deftries Tom Sharkey Tom San Francico Secur Coney Island Knockoyte-Bil Welsh Charney Mitchell Jackson- Ville Peter Courtney Prenton Dim Mey New ‘Orients Kid Mecoy New York City Ava Benicia Cal Joe Choynalet Les Lake Kllrain New Dave Casagbeit Portland Ore Peter Jackson San Reed Ae Kat Ey Dor Dantes Alice Choynaki Fuieias Cali Issi Choynsid Founds Mike Donovan Jim Finijohn Chicago Ang.& Ii Sullivan San’ Francisco John 1. Sullivan New York Bobery jPoh Wisner Mirac Stratcht Marquis of Queensberry Jettries Koh Fitesimmonn Joe 1 Kennedy Jack Jeffries Corbet Beran Ommy Ryan Yank Kenney Sam Terger Jos Kid Eague Harry Corbett

Miles Nervine Promises Relief For Chronic Headaches

A fragmented testimonial claims Miles Nervine restores nerves to normal and banishes headache. It recounts long suffering from chronic headaches, family similarities, and notes multiple persons have found relief and urge sending for a free booklet.

Why He Can Fight Well Corbett Tops McGovern and O'Neil

Philadelphia fans learn why featherweight champion James J. Corbett dominates. In five days he knocked out O'Neil and McGovern with decisive punches, using foxlike craft to finish rivals in swift, tactical bursts.

Waliay Corbett Lenny Boyle Erne Maynard McGovern Corbet Fourie Corbett Chamson O'Neil Tawny Hage

Delmar Park Two Year Old Race At St Louis Feature

At St Louis racing on August 11 Delmar Park featured the Best two year olds in training. Randicap in Rainland was the favorite with the Bennett pair Fastland and Milkirk as runners up. Follies Bereres led early but Burn and Nixtath threatened, encountering a pocket mishap down the stretch.

St. Lewis Delmar Park Randicap Rainland Bennett Fastland Milkirk Follies Ber

Finish Shifts To Win By A Nose At The Wire

In a photo finish the winner surged ahead at the end while the rival on the rail, though making late progress, could not overtake before the wire. The result left spectators astonished as the winner crossed first by a narrow margin.

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Gold Heels May Race Again In Open Prospect

Former Suburban winner Gold Heels may resume racing at Mill Brook farm under Hinde Baker. The Bard son will be lightly trained this fall and winter, with ambitions toward the Worlds Fair handicap if healthy. Met Grand circuit opens at Empire City with Mush and Dan T. among early winners as Fort Erie and other tracks offer results.

Mill Brook Farm Hinde & Baker Csur AE Hinde New York Empire City Funston California Mush Jim Ferry George Muscovite Broueme Srutrane Monte Carlo Atart Ted Dan T Dan Twin Ein ‘Ble H. Brokee Monte Caria Yoakum Jrush Donna McGregor Donna

Missouri Valley League Battle Produces Tight Victory

Visitors tally seven runs in the fourth as Park Bente leads a late rally. Redman, Chek and others contribute for the visitors while Fort Scott and Sedana mix on offense. Pitching by McFarland and supporting defense shape a tense road win amidst scattered hits and foul lines.

Hedalia Ae Park Bente Fale Rentini Stakenvy Rebucas

Washington edged by rivals in late inning scrap

In New York Washington fell to the hosts in a tight showdown as Lewgrires Moran and Hittredge carried the day with sharp hitting. Chicago and Boston results showed the Athletics overwhelmed, while attendance hit about twenty thousand. Omaha won in a ninth inning surge as Colorado Springs triumphed in Peoria over a Colorado contest.

York Washington Peters Lewgruers Moran Snort Snartslons Ishi O'Connor Washington Batterige Cheabroson Aes Curve Eland Patt Chicago

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