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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1903
Page
3
Pratt Kansas August 21 19 The article describes W Fiveteher a rural mail carrier from Pratt who disappeared Friday evening with about 2400 dollars in cash belonging to patrons of the Clark family of Iuka Mississippi. The text notes checks sent by mail to Clark et al were cashed or to be deposited and mentions a reward for the arrest of Fletcher a man described with physical details.
The annual revenue report details lower collections in Kansas City and Leavenworth, with gains in some items offset by reduced receipts from oleomargarine taxes and liquor licenses. It notes minimal payments to the Kanai prohiol and cites widespread retail liquor permit activity across small Kansas towns.
Morcialsw working in Don fpkas County investigates rural mail routes. Report notes two routes near Troy and West river with ongoing postal service reforms. Department officials in Washington supervise about 609 routes in Kansas with four imperial agents advancing service expansion.
A Kansas gathering in Minneapolis seeks relief from steep freight rates on stock shipments. Senator McMillan and Mayor J. Gaitned were chosen as delegates to the Topeka conference. A separate item notes a fatal shotgun shooting, detailing a two year mental state before the act.
Fragmentary sports note describes a city game in Garden City and Syracuse with a fastest ball record and a matchup in the valley, mentioning Versten Bev and Kus.
Geo McClinsick, editor of the Kansas American, died at his home in McPherson on August 24 after reportedly taking and consuming blackberry remedy from a Oklahoma druggist. He had wandered for three days before returning home and died shortly after. he had previously edited the Kansas American and Higton Herald. The report notes his murder accusation and drug supplier links.
Reid artillery at Fort Riley conducts annual target practice featuring a disappearing target. Batteries expose twenty four standing and twenty four kneeling figures to fire from 1490 to 2500 yards. Each figure is struck by the end of the test, demonstrating accuracy under varied ranges.
Lincoln August 24 The third annual reunion of the Old Settlers association of Lincoln county drew the largest and most enthralling gathering yet. Col F H Dune barn rude the welcoming address and KT Skinner of Beverly spoke for the pioneers. Short talks followed by reminiscences highlighted pioneer settlement and development. The secretary and president led the meeting in formal note, while a later report spoke of a city-bound accident involving Pete Helle and Haviock Nelson, with two youths injured on a Pittsburg to St Louis line.
Aug 24 Hutchinson reports a 11 year old boy, Harry Kent, died when he fell between cars on a Santa Fe trail while stealing a ride. He was cut in two and the man detached from the body. A newsboy aided and supported the injured boy’s parents.
A steamer named Indiana sank in the Indianapolis Water Company's canal near Palrview Park. Passengers, including J N Gooridan and FP EL Betts, reported a woman and baby swept under. Overloading and rotted timbers blamed. many men plunged in to rescue others as rescuers search the canal bottom.
President Roosevelt spent a quiet Sunday at Sagamore Hill with his family and a few intimate friends. A Saturday evening visit from Colonel George B. Dunn and an hour with Celgoel Durin were noted, with discussions described as political in nature but the exact topic not disclosed. Secretary Barnet has returned to Washington.
Sir Thomas Tip ton was elected an honorary member while selling shares at Handy Hook. He headed the rescuing party aboard a rescue launch. Patsy Donovan captained the Bt in aiding mission against malaria fever in Loule teurate.
Cincinnati and Pittsburgh top the league in 200-plus batting averages with Dolan, Seymour, Beckley and Kelley among standouts. The National League shows stronger base stealing than the American League, led by Reds stars and including five regulars from Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Chicago.
O Connor is suspended by manager Griffith after a bitter exchange in St Louis. Chesbro and Tannehill consider leaving the team, while O Connor initially avoids practice and arrives in street clothes. Griffith vows discipline, stating no player who breaks rules will be missed.
Mary Josephine Bery of Floyd Knob, Indiana, says Schumann's Asthma Cure cured her 32 year struggle. A mother reports her seven year old son, long bed bound, improved after Schiffmann's Asthma Cure. Mrs D O Barris of Elbow, Virginia notes widespread availability. Gold by all druggists at 50 cents?
Jim Scanlon, Pittsburgh welterweight, backed by Memphis backers, defeated Bill Dougherty of Australia to retain champion of all classes in the Antipodes. The fight at Sydney’s National Athletic Club ended in Dougherty’s knockout after nine rounds. Scanlon previously won Australia’s title in April by defeating McCool, who has since suffered stomach illness.
New York August 24 Jack Munroe eager over prospect of another fight with Jim Jeffries after learning he would receive a four round match. Munroe says he would rather fight than eat dinner and claims a $10,000 offer is like finding money. He discusses potential bets and plans if the bout proceeds.
Corbett arrived in Chicago after rough treatment from Jeffries. He shows soreness but no definite plans to double with Jeffries, intending exhibitions and a stint in St. Louis and Boston. Separate notes report a diamond shirt stud recovered from a suspect, and Africander’s Saratoga mile and a quarter record.
Fort Scott hosted Missouri Valley League action with Sealy, Tola, and Green contributing in a rough game. Joplin topples Pittsburg after protests by A. T. Boas and Yearrington. Sedalia beats Springfield 9 to 5 as Feeney leads with a crowd-pleasing homer. New York vs St Louis and Denver vs Milwaukee wrap up a day of erratic scoring and shifting momentum.
Missouri Kansas Tel Co and American Association action at Milwaukee features Columbus shutting out Milwaukee. Helding Wie goed and Gleason make notable plays, with a three straight win for locals and a single late run. Attendance reports show 500 to 000 fans in Kansas City farewell at Ewing.
In Port City action the Colorado Springs Batteries led by Hart, Wilson, McNeely, and Doran defeated rivals in two close games. Key performances by Webster, Nichols, Villeman, and Jand fueled a comeback as the hometown squad secured a decisive win.
Kansas City and Toledo games listed with scores and times. Fort Scott and Lehigh Valley lines advertise railway service including the Black Diamond Express with Niagara Falls stopovers on through tickets to New York and Philadelphia.
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