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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1903

Page

9

Argentine Mayor Faces Impending Street Fund Crisis

In Argentine Kansas the mayor Dr C Chipper faces a growing municipal problem as street department workers demand cash wages. Foreman and two teamsters threaten action over unpaid warrants and fund shortfalls, with city warrants accumulating and only the police court fund available for expenses.

Kan Ile C. Chipper Argentina Xrave Nxt Seri Argentine Yeaterday i Hlf Culp Cloprer Vali J F. Tr

Reno County Pair Work on Agricultural Building

Reports from Aug 22 on progress at the state fairgrounds show workers erecting the agricultural building. The design features a Greek temple style with 80 by 38 feet base, totaling about 4,400 square feet, elevated on supports and set near the auditorium and drive. The structure will be for agricultural displays, with accessible doors, ample lighting, and a plan to house poultry exhibits and related departments.

Steno Woungy Fair Grounds Gaye Ace Enat Math Gate

Unclear OCR News Fragment in Historic Paper

A fragmented OCR snippet mentions an extraordinary crop and a crane, with garbled timing notes and references to planting. The readable text is sparse and lacks coherent names, dates, places, or clear events for a full summary.

Army Athletic Meet Preparations at Fort Riley

The upcoming Army athletic meet at Fort Riley includes track and polo events with military teams to be organized by battalions and squadrons. Officers from multiple cavalry and infantry units will supervise events and awards include cups and trophies for battalions and squadrons.

Fort Riley Fort Riey Peat Tyentin Ngezy W. Farber Eigith Cavalry F. G. Stritzinger Aes Clarence H. Se Tilery Cory EP Jeevey A. Cheney Soares Tairteuck Etenie Brotes

Two Reunions Operation to Visit Iola Park Event

Iola hosts a regional gathering of the Two Reunions Operation spanning southeast Kansas counties from August 28 to 28 at Kilvessids park. Notables include Colonel Mike Suttor General W. Metenif Col E Little and Governor Halley among speakers and attendees.

Tola Bex Iola Kansas Kilvessids Park

Disappearing Doctor and Local Obituary Shocks Kansas

Aug. 23 reports from Ka n include Dr Hudson of Neva Fapids missing after likely drowning near the river. A search party scans the water as authorities note his height and morphine history. Also Aug. 22 obituary for Dr Earl Seburn of Brown County, long a county official and prominent local figure who died suddenly of heart failure.

Kan Hudson Neva Fapids Hudaon Seburn Hiawatha Ear Seburn Brown County Ume

Sues for 25000 in suit over railway workers wages

Complaint filed against the Santa Fe Railway seeks 25000 damages for alleged overtime work during hot weather. Plaintiffs Lewton Kus and Grant Johnson, a welder in Santa Fe shops, claim unfair firing and wage practices. A YMCA women’s auxiliary sale of home baked bread will benefit the gymnasium fund.

Lewton Kus Grant Johnson Ranta Fe Fed Johnson

Corn Only x Feet High in Abilene area crops damaged

Weather has soaked wheat and damaged corn across Solomon and nearby areas. Farmers report heavy rains causing wheat to shatter and oats to fail. Many oats and wheat upset the crop, with losses mounting as farmers failed to stack due to repeated downpours.

Abilene Solomon, Kas

Jeffries and Corbett Plan World Tour and Show

San Francisco reports Jeffries will travel to Europe with Corbett to seek a fortune from exhibitions and a staged sparring sketch. The duo discuss profits, delays if a belt contender appears, and a four round soubrette exhibition to illustrate their championship story. Corbett heads toward Chicago with his wife as rumors swirl about Fitzsimmons’ role.

San Francisco Europe Jeffries Cor_bett Corbett Ruhlin Sharkey Jim Corbett Yank Kenny Chicago Haetore America Tee Bath Jeffries Fitseim Je ‘Hae Ahd Iganszique

Hawthorne Triumphs In New York Stake Trot Tests

A chaotic but lively harness meet in New York draws 5000 spectators. Hawthorne, an outsider, wins the 21 trot stake after a sequence of heats with Kinney Low and Arlen in close contention. The program features heavy betting, multiple heats, and notable showings by Billy Tuck and Doo! Judge amid a dramatic purse lineup.

New York Evan It Seatae Ernn Teach Aelde Jim Ferry Swift Viows Hawthorne Tiverton Swift Einnie Kinney Low Pancaee Hudd Doble Billy Tuck Arlen

Racing Notes From Baratogs and Chicago Sports Roundup

Aug 2 Baratogs Saratoga crowds witness fair weather racing with Short Hose winning the Huron handicap in slow time. Favorites excel with wins in races four and eight, while “Fig Mac” and Claude feature in earlier events. Also a Chicago note reports The Giver narrowly beating Louisville at Hawthorne as track conditions hold. King Eric’s death announced at Lexington farm. McDowell Stable arrives to begin fall training.

Baratogs- Saratoge Short Hose McPhesey Fig Mac Claude Himeeisil Eens Chicago Chica Louisville Oreiin Wurte Nicht McDowell Lexington F.C. McDowell Monarks Hourdon Delntonico Geranium Grand Japan Marietana Princem Wildwood Hed Brooklyn Bescenbsse Scolenes Coheed Coe Stesglt St Louis Kinloch Rainsind Mag Nolin Old Stone Peesler

Forbes and McGovern in New York boxing scene 1901 notes

Boxing notes from New York describe Harry Forbes planning frequent defenses, a heated exchange with Neil, and Sam Harrie backing Hughey McGovern for a title bid. Also reports race results across St Louis Kinloch and multiple city games with Marion, Syracuse, and Scranton all in action.

Hughey McGovern Neil New York Sam Harrie Terry Forbes Harris McGovern Nef

Missouri Valley League Stuns Séta- M With 6 0 Win

Springfield shuts down Séta- M 6 to 0 as Lawton fans 12 in a strong pitching showing. Szarant of Sedalia pleads guilty to assaulting Perrine, fined 2 dollars and coats. Game notes include errors, battery pairs, and umpire remarks from League Park and Pittsburg details.

Springfield Séta- M Lawtor Szarant Sedalia Perrine Coats Springteta Pettithard Bedalie Horton Smith Lawton Lee Pittsburg League Park Itaburg Joplin Jocals Moore Torrenes Pat Eure Kunming

First annual report on land reclamation program released

Washington Aug. 22 The first annual report of the national land reclamation program by F H Newell has been completed and will soon be public. It outlines work on Salt and Gila rivers Arizona the Colorado river California North Platte Guanivn Grand rivers and other sites with preliminary land withdrawals. The report notes the impossibility of predicting exact lands to be reclaimed but indicates potential areas and the likelihood lands will be reclaimed despite warnings. A train runaway on the Lehigh and Lackawanna line near Bethlehem ends with no detail provided.

Washington Nid Land Reclamation Geological Survey Mondo F. H. Newell Salt Gila Arizona Colorado River California Pinte Guanivan Grand Artivian Cosson Oregon Bear River Utah Yakima River Lake DeSmet Sweet Water River Wyoming

Cowboys Disrupt County Meeting in Native Fashion

A group of about a dozen young men from prominent families dressed as cowboys and mounted on horses disrupted a county meeting by shouting and firing revolvers. They were pursued by officers and later appeared at a hearing where each participant was heavily fined.

Rymaminelon

Fragmentary note on a medical remedy and life threat

The unreadable fragment mentions cramps and a person named Kittone, suggesting a medical remedy to prevent death. It hints at taking medicines and consulting someone, claiming the remedy never fails and could save a life, though details are garbled.

Pitjiliam Kittone Beiage

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