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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1903

Page

3

Lincoln Street Carnival Promises Fraternal Row Pageantry

A Lincoln street carnival will be staged with Masons Woodmen Odawa lodges and Pyramid groups active. Auto races balloon ascensions drills and a string of entertainments including high prize archery, bicycle races and musical items are planned as local lodge members and businesspeople fund the event to welcome neighboring counties.

Lincoln, Rae, Ave Severa Lincoln Masons Wootmen Odaradows Workmitt Pyramid Badaut Lincult Ballana Upetive Batley Setatore Lane Barion

Dr Fisk Honored For Progressive Work At Lincoln

In Lincoln County Neral a public investure honored Dr Fisk for his humane and educational efforts. Resolutions praised his work enabling boys and girls to discover themselves and his role in improving local schooling and community uplift.

Lincoln Mr. Fisk Lincs Neral Piltute Fie Fisk Brent Tir Petuintiog

Evening Standard Quits Paper Amid Loss

The Evening Standard faced continued losses as publisher Anthony planned to cease daily issues. The paper, once a Democratic voice in Leavenworth, had merged holdings with the Chroniclte and relied on Anthony’s leadership to sustain operations. Local reports suggest Mency J. Alten of Ottawa may enter the city.

Evening Standard Anthony Lemonwatrit Ian Beasdard Ana Coane Aeverie Chronicteane Fet Bubinem Standard Leavenwrieth Mency J. Alten Ottewa Eit

M H Henry Guilty in Derby Assault Case

In Derby Kansas he is found guilty of assault during a disturbance in August. The defendant known as Smasher denied throwing eggs or acting violently, while the crowd leader Metivnry faces charges. The case centers on a joint movement by local residents and the sheriff's men as tensions rose.

Sige Wichith Kan al T. H. Mahon Rhey Count Eeraotsnoders

Shipping Curios to Europe in Imperial Exhibit

An ethnological exhibit titled Shipping Curios to Europe for Imperial Museum traveled from Sewren Coorien to Mewton Kan in August. The exhibit items, described in fragmentary notes, appear to depict fashion and material culture items bound for an imperial display, with procedures and actors mentioned in disjointed phrases.

Europe

Constipation In Charged With Arson Trial

Carrie A. Camp, charged with burning a band, was arrested at a Gott business and brought to Seneca Kansas. Bail set at 1000 dollars for her appearance. Ad advertises Hobart's Kas-Kenna Waters and other sensational remedies amid a garbled OCR notice from a cut-rate drug store and jewelry sale.

Arnon Seneca Kan Aug Carrie A. Camp Gots Hobart Cart Ducker

Puett's Prize Peaches Highlight Local Orchard Bounty

A fragmented report describes fruit compares and displays from Newton Kansas where Puett raises peaches that die in a curious reveal of local horticulture. The piece notes large specimens and notes on varieties and measurements, including Alberta peaches and an exhibit in Berlin.

D. Puett Puett Hannes Newton Kas

Morphine Victim: Doctor Hudson Drowns Near Neosho Rapids

The body of Dr. Hudson of Neosho Rapids was found in the Neosho River last Thursday. The coroner's jury ruled the death occurred while the deceased was under the influence of morphine.

Hudson Neosho Rapids Neosho Pontine Neosho River Neosho Tagae Tee Pee Toon Ascasape Kia Ity Perms Morbine

Board Revokes School Contract Amid Bribery Accusations

Allegations of boodling surround a Kansas board of education decision revoking a contract with a well known school supply company for seatw and Mack boards used in a new city building. An executive session followed, with claims a committee member received a commission from the supplier and denied acting as its agent. The move sparked calls for an investigation and a heated legal threat from opposing counsel.

Wiebite Rae Deen Board of Education Echowl Supply Company Executive Newlan Perom United Dave

Carnival Plans Labor Day Fest Amid Rail Rate Cuts

Leavenworth announces greatly reduced rail rates for Labor Day. Western Passenger association launches discount fares on all lines as city unions join the celebration. Officials say citizens prepare for festive events and outdoor activities marking the holiday.

Leavanworth Leavenworth Western Passenger Association

Pleasanton Strikes Gas Delivers Light and Heat to Town

Aug 3 report from Kes notes Pleasanton gas project by agrigisanton group powering the city with two patients mentioned, bringing light and heat to the town.

Pleasanton Agrigisanton Kes Isis City

His Horses Show Poor Showing at Saratoga in Turbulent Turf Scene

A veteran bookmaker near Saratoga reviews a season dominated by the Whitney stable. He estimates losses around 200000 dollars, with total turf losses near 550000 including a major Whit­ney wager. He notes growing betting volume, 60 bookmakers, and widespread losses among wagers and public bettors. He cites Whitney influence and the difficulty of finding winning horses amid volatile racing.

Willisin Whitney Tveny Weney Boratega Whitneys Tower Rooney Daily Dusineww

Hail the Kansas Horse Dominates Brighton Harness Meet

The Kansas horse racing scene shone last week as Tepes produced a 2:08 trot time with Maxine by Jackdaw in a key event. Jacksaw’s half brother claimed the Donner stake of 225 dollars, while the Tatmest stake drew the strongest class yet and Jay McGregor, from the same sire, added a notable win at the Hiram Woodruff event featuring a 500 dollar purse.

Btate Journal Tepes Hrighton Leach Wiiitradburen Weick Bent Mine Ena Thorn Jacksaw

Trotter records and races at Missouri fair meet

Jackson and ne eed we out ote money. performance for Jey McGregors gives Hobt. McGregor the trad as a wire of dams that have produced trotters with records faster than 2:09. To akip from the Atlantic seen to the Missouri river, at the state fair of Mis souri Dun Smalls Monier sirty Guilterd, won a $LO0 Hake In ae Mee same place Geo, Jackdaw trotter, Glory thuapias soa record of 2:16. To go back a week, the away pacer Simvumue bred and eleed by former yor Day aef The week before tint Mat Campbell's blind trotter won a fast race in 3:11 and & Trhetion, and the week previous to that the green crozier Meranon by Jackdaw bred and raised by MM. Low won great race, each heat being faster than 2:16.

Jackson Neeed Jey McGregors McGregor Akip Atlantic Missouri Smalls Monier Guilterd Geo Simvumue Eleed Yor Dayaef Tint Mat Campbell

Sensational Kentucky Trotting Colt Attracts Wide Attention

Lexington notes a promising young trotter from Adbell that may become a future champion. The colt, tied to Alcyone’s line and bred by notable Kentucky breeders, has drawn interest from fans and insiders. Several related offspring show strong 2:23 or faster marks, with stud prospects for several siblings and daughters.

Yanger to Meet Hanlon in October Bout

San Francisco dispatch reports Denny Yanger expects full recovery by month end and plans a 120 pound catchweight fight with Addie Hudson against Hanlon on October 28 at Hayes Valley Athletic Club. Hanlon has strong support and was noted for breaking a hand in a seventh round with Yanger yet finishing strong.

San Francisco Herts Denny Yanger Addie Hudson Hayes Valley Athletic Club Hanlon Chicago Yanger

Reagan and Feliz draw after twenty round Missouri Athletic Club bout

Johnny Reagan of Brooklyn and Tammy Feliz of St. Louis fought twenty rounds with a disputed draw. Referee Porteus ruled the decision a draw if both stayed standing at the end, amid cheers for Reagan and praise for Feliz despite punishment to both.

Kansas Feltz Reagan Feliz Foltz Ewitt

Unclear race lineup and results from a horse event

The text lists potential starters including Six shooter Reda Goryn Roling Bert and others and reports race results with times. First race results show Catersilliar and Cormack third. Third race covers a mile with eet winning and Dubious second. Fifth race winner Fleneur with Nelle Forrest and Dynes rd. Sixth race Onyx wins with Epidemic second.

Reda Goryn Roling Bert Woen Applety Curkte Funny and Compass Cormack Eet C. Senadd Fleneur Nelle Forrest Dynes Onyx Epidemic Silver Foot Shiva

St Louis Race Notes at Kinloch Park

Bus favorite romped in a mile and a sixteenth handicap at Kinloch Park beating Little Scout. Trainer FL stood by Judge Murphy after the break in the stall. Acts said the horse cast himself last night but injury not serious and worked out in good shape as track was fast.

St. Louis St Louis Aug. T Kinloch Park Little Scout Judge Murphy Acts

Saratoga Race Day Opens With Mohawk Feature Win

The Saratoga meeting started with a strong crowd as fair weather and a fast track set the scene. The Mohawk, the day’s feature, saw Sherif Bell edge Leader in a tight finish by a head. Ellsworth exploded for five runs in the seventh inning, but Carter shut them down after the second inning.

Saratoga Saraters Sherif Bell Ehsigge Sean Aftlgr Lorie Ellsworth Carter Sei

Auditor Wins Monadonock Handicap at Hawthorne

Racing at Hawthorne in Chicago on August 2 reports Auditor capturing the Monadnock Handicap for 2-year-olds by two lengths. Cor Modire, the favorite, and Flower King II chased for place in a driving finish. The week’s feature is the two mile Surprise Stakes with thirty-nine nominations and strong local entrants.

Chicago Hawthorne Auditor Cormodire In & Drlving Flower King Whead Tts Jurk Wasatnet Aling McChes~ney Barrack

League Action Confused by Poor Defence in Chicago Game

In a rowdy American League clash at Chicago, the innings swung as Wolfe and Bowan faltered, nine runs total amid a shortened game called after eight due to darkness. Jack Powell excelled on the mound for the visitors while Detroit dropped a doubleheader to Washington in a separate note, with Kissinger delivering a shutout effort.

Chicago Owen Wolfe Dkrcnnis Rite Walle Em Beville Detroit Washington Wash Eric Kissinger Tunnlog Alee

Unclear baseball game notes with mixed teams and standings

Fragmented report covers a baseball clash with mentions of Kitson, McGuire, and several players for an American League contest. It notes innings, runs, and defensive plays, plus Missouri Valley League standings and local addresses. The text blends rosters, batteries, and unrelated ads, with unclear dates or exact teams.

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