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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1902

Page

3

Lajole and Big Salaries Stir Pennant Prospects

Rumors say Napoleon Lajoie may join the New York Giants as they pursue the pennant, with Delehanty, Orth, and Townsend among big salary signings. Reports claim Philadelphia and Washington clubs may be trading and the Giants seek an infielder of renown to boost offense.

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World Championship Wrestlers Jenkins Farr Set for Dec

Tom Jenkins heavyweight champion and Jim Farr hold England’s titles and near a $1500 purse world championship match to be decided by best two of three falls. The match will use pin falls with the strangle hold barred. George Weeden appeared as Jenkins’ representative to finalize terms. Parr seeks quicker falls and previously beat Jenkins in an alliance match in Cleveland.

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Ferguson Keeps Franchise in Sedalia Club 1903

W J Ferguson, president of the Sedalia ball club in the Missouri Valley league, denies rumors that the franchise will be disposed of to Joseph Roe or others. The club will continue next year with current management and players, contracts received and to be signed. Powell and G C Graham are associated with Ferguson in ownership and management.

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Annual Shoot At Salina Kansas Wingshots Report

Cold weather kept crowds down for the Salina Kansas wingshots annual shoot. The event featured ten birds won by Hughes of Winco, with multiple events and scores noted for Concordia and nearby teams, while other reports cover boxing, Yale banquet plans, and racing updates from New York to San Francisco.

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Stole the Team to Reach Dying Mother, Kansas News

A man took a team to travel to his dying mother, prompting authorities to pursue legal action. The incident underscores tensions between personal crises and public responsibilities as investigators review motive and timeline. Local officials urged caution and cooperation with law enforcement.

Man named Charles Smith accused of horse theft in Leavenworth

Reports say a man identifying as Charles Smith was arrested after stealing a team in St Joseph and driving via Atchison to Leavenworth. Officers traced the wagon to a stable, recovered the team, and secured Smith who claimed penitentiary time for larceny. He denied giving his true name due to his mother's illness.

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Arkansas City Woman Returns After Disappearance

Mrs Halladay, wife of a prominent local photographer, has come back to Arkansas City after vanishing in October. She traveled to Detroit and was linked to a hypnotism tale, which she denied while admitting interest in the subject. She is about 28, plans to remain with her husband and daughter, and left briefly for a new position.

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Blood Balm Promises Cure All Ailments In Ad

An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm claiming it cures pimples eruptions ulcers boils cancers and many systemic ailments. It asserts fast relief for skin and bone issues and offers money back if not satisfied. The copy lists ingredients and urges readers to write for free samples and medical directions.

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Long Fight for Land in Wenworth County Story

From the Slavery Day feature a tale of a kinstruggle over acres of land in Wenworth and Jefferson counties linked to a Civil War era will. It recounts Jacob Geyer vs James and Jusia Smith, the trial outcomes, and a colored couple securing a land claim amid disputed ownership and legacy of a freed slave’s heirs.

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They Fight The Trusts In Wichita Association Meet

Reports from Wichita Kansas describe the Kansas Oklahoma Implement and Hardware Dealers association rallying for immediate congressional action to curb trusts especially those in iron and steel. The meeting included passing resolutions and praise for President Roosevelt-like stance, with noted locals J C Troutman and El Daorailo mentioned. A woman named Minnie Hermens died after being struck by a freight train near Gains County Kansas. Also noted is John W Haughey, state fair warden, reporting transfers of 1200 bees from Eugene Cattle, a private hatchery owner, to Fall and Blu r creeks.

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Fifty Years an Odd Fellow in Sain Kansas

A report from Sain Kansas notes J. 1 Norwa Saling receiving a medal from Kansas judge T. O. z for fifty years of membership in the Odd Fellows. The piece praises the medal as handsome and well earned.

Sain Kas Norwa Saling Kansas

Large Load of Corn and Dairy Yields Noted in Notices

Reports from Burlington Jeffersonian and Ottens Herald describe dairy and corn activity. Calves produced milk yielding 186.75 dollars while fourteen hogs were raised on skimmed milk after butter fat removal. A Kansas City firm bought corn in a shipment totaling about 150 bushels, with a furniture car carrying 450? bushels and a 44 foot car. Frank D. Brooks, former US Consul, plans to work with an expos fair management group in St Louis. Mrs Minerva Moaky of Lawrence, born in Kentucky in 1880, died after a prolonged illness. she was mother to William and Arthur Moa, noted local businessmen.

Mr. Smith Burlington Jeffersonian Carles Kansas City Ottens Herald Lawrence Minerva Moaky Monk Kentucky William Arthur

Revival Meetings Continue in Florence This Fortnight

Florence and surrounding areas have hosted revival meetings for two weeks led by Florence Kae Pec Oliyer and others. The gatherings, held at a local church, have drawn a portion of the community who have joined the church during the campaign. The meetings will conclude this Sunday.

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Old Railroad Conductor Killed in Arkansas Heat

Salina Kansas December 4 A telegram from Texas to Salina states that F E Vangilder a former Union Pacific conductor was shot and killed in Arkansas last night Local authorities report the incident as a fatal shooting in hot weather circumstances.

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Whelelei’s Happy Life at Home in Wheeler Alabama

Brigadier General Joseph Wheele, veteran of two wars, spends his days in retirement at his Wheeler Alabama home. A southern gentleman’s quiet peace draws visitors and reflects a dignified, unhurried lifestyle in the town.

Memoir of Confederate General Wheeler and Family Echoes

A fragmented reminiscence recalls General Joseph Wheeler, veteran of the Civil War who led the Confederate cavalry in the west, later commanded U S Army units in the Spanish American War, and served in the Philippines. It notes his postwar career as a lawyer and planter, his wife and daughter, and mentions his son Joseph Wheeler Jr now in the army.

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Revenge on Wrong Boy Hunters Beat BhN

York, Pa, Dec 4 Albert Golden, a years old farmer on the Whsnteville Bus, was assaulted by two hunters who mistook him for someone else. They stopped near Stetekioe farm and attacked him, breaking teeth and injuring his jaw. the horse and wagon were driven toward his home as witnesses described the chaotic scene. His condition was listed as serious.

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