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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

9

If Her Allegations Are True She Deserves One

Mrs Sarah Seagrave seeks separation from W J Son Eveve married in 1888 at Kingman. She claims cruelty and infidelity, including husband’s gambling, tobacco habits, and improper conduct. Court action expected if true, with comments on the due process of divorce. A separate note reports a disturbance by a neighbor and a water test survey of the Cottonwood River at the university.

Hutchinen Sarah Seagrave Bite W. J. Son Evave Kingman Urelaan Mir

Mr Murphy Enjoys Honolulu After Kobe Journey

Newton man Mr Murphy spent exactly eleven days traveling from Kobe Japan to Honolulu where he visited Gathornis and Japanese towns. He praised Honolulu for its tropical flowers mild climate and called it an earthly paradise while noting critical views on Japanese people and labor practices. He observed friendly Chinese residents and commented on women in labor as well as street scenes featuring Japanese and Chinese residents.

Newton Tom Murphy Kobe Japan Ue Cy Gulag Honoluls Borretarie Kansas U.S A Urphy Honolulu Ieal Burphy Hume Mr. Murphy Sip Jwos Chew Honsiulu

Japanese Apparel at One-Third Cheaper Prices Abroad

A reader notes that Mr. Gielr stores a large stock of Japanese manufactured wearing apparel bought abroad at about one third less than U.S. prices. A suit can be obtained for nine dollars there, offering quality nearly unmatched at five dollars here, leaving little room for sale of similar fine clothing domestically.

Gielr

Change of Venue Granted in Dewey Murder Case

The Dewey murder case saw a change of venue from Saint Francis to Norton granted by Judge Hessin on December 11. Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W J McTsride faced the Beery family killing last May. defendants must appear by the first Monday in February in Norton County or bonds may be forfeited. An armed guard stood watch as defendants faced no public demonstrations during their stay.

Bt. Francis Norton St. Francis Hessin Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson W. J. McTsride Hhare Beery Cheyenne County Norton County Burch Hoy Berry Court House Dewey Deweys

Tragic Thrashing Farm Accident Near Pretty Prairie

Hutchinson Dec 11 One man killed and another mortally injured in a thrashing machine accident near Pretty Prairie twenty nine miles south of Hutchinson Isaac H Harcock owned the outfit Eliah Nelson was getting the rain when engineer I B Moore backed the engine and fell through a trap door pinning Willian Bradburn between the two machines Moore died or will die Bradburn died leaving a widow and three children Moore 60 with wife and two children former resident Bradburn's family still in Hutchinson witnesses and a doctor’s verdict.

Hutchinson Pretty Prairie Here Isaac H. Harcock Eliah Nelson I. B. Moore Willian Bradburn Mille Moore Bradbury

BeznEca Paper Moves to New Building in Beneca

Beneca Kansas December 11 W H Jordan announces Bezneca Tribunes move to a new printing plant at a modern building site. Walter C Weaver, the football coach for Ebrashit, has left for Princeton to join a Wuploss Work program under the university athletic board. The Tribune, long Republican and county paper, will continue its steady editorial stance and avoid ornate offices.

Beneca Kan Cincom. Nem Walter C. Wea Booth Ebrashit Beneca Tribune Highws Princeton Wuploss Athletic Board of the University Fibre Nin Tribune Spt Oo Technica Jordan Lkani The Kansas Trinsas Fous

Sporting News Peter Sterling and Black Robert In the Stables

Peter Sterling and Black Robert figure in a featured stable scene with horses ready for racing or training. The brief item notes their involvement in the stables and the sporting context surrounding equine activity.

Peter Sterling Black Robert

Peter Sterling’s Trainer Chandler to Ship Fast Horses Next Season

The Beacon notes a famed Wichita citizen and Peter Sterling lineage, with Chandler as the driver who trained and brought the horses from New York. The pair, once owned by rank Work of New York, were sold for about $12,000 and are set to race next summer, challenging top rivals while Chandler plans a renewed campaign.

Wichita Kan The Beacon Fair Grounds Stamer Peter Sterling Measie Avert Black Robert J. B. Chandler Chandler New York Express Rank Work New York City Mr. Chandler Work Chandlers Peikine Chandier

Unclear fragment hints at Nebraska football duties

Fragmentary notes mention Lincoln, Coach Booth, and a forthcoming announcement by letter or wire. No clear event or outcome is stated, with references to Cuianee grounds and available grounds.

Nebraska Dev Tiger Booth Lincoln Cuianee

Female Athletes Will Play Their Talents at New York Meeting

In New York on December 1 a carnival meets showcasing female athletes at the New York meeting held in Madison Square Garden and featuring several prominent competitors from regional clubs and schools.

New York Madi

Boxing card previews spark interest in Michigan

Fragmented listing details multiple upcoming dec 18 and dec 14 bouts across cities including Louisville San Francisco New Orleans and Pueblo. Notable matchups include Terry McGovern vs Billy eee ls and Buddy Ryan in a twenty round bout. Confusion and potential rematches stir local boxing circles.

Ugiliatio Terry McGovern Billy Eeels Sandy” Ferguson Jack Johnson Colma Athletic Club San Francisco Jack O'Keefe Gus Gardner Grand Ae Midh Dusty” Miller Tommy Scully Corbett Tommy Mowatt Feather Feight Jack ‘McClelland Vartsburg Bouthern Athletic Club New Orleans al Harris Pueblo Colo Morgan Williams Seainst O'Brien Tommy Ryan Pepula ES Pit Buddy King Alnot Martin Curty Pails Ward Sarnia Ont Metropolitan Ot ‘Orthing Michigan

Too Smart for the Horsetraders Near Muscotah

Last Saturday night a band of horse traders and traveling showmen camped four miles south of Muscotah near a cornfield owned by two local women. Assuming no one lived there they took a feed of corn for their teams and pastured seven horses and eight cows all night. The farm owners recovered the stock and held them until damages were paid.

Muscotah Atchison Globe

Dyspepsia relief from Stuarts Tablets advertised

An advertisement extols Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as relief for indigestion and stomach ailments. It claims the pills restore health, strength, and normal function, noting they aid digestion without violent effects and can help a person resume work. The copy urges trial at about five cents per box.

Myra McHenry Seeks Damages Over Arrest in Wichita

Arkansas City reports Mra Myra McHenry temperance lecturer sues Wichita city officers for false imprisonment claiming $40,000 in damages after she was arrested during a street lecture. She has not yet secured legal representation. the incident occurred last month amid ongoing nationwide lecture campaigns.

Arkansas City Pas Mra Myra McHenry Temperance Kansas Wichita Snes

Canole Returns to Train for 18 Round Boston Fight

New York reports Martin Canole, after a Pacific coast defeat to Jimmy Britt, begins training for an 18 round 125 pound bout against Willie Fitzgerald set for December 23 at the Criterion Athletic Club in Boston. The match is billed as a top Boston contest with fast, clever fighters.

Canole New York Martin Canole Fall River Pacific Coast Jimmy Britt Willie Fitzgerald Brooklyn Criterion Athletic Club Boston

Racing at Frisca San Francisco Dec 11 Feature

Racing at Frisca San Francisco on December 11 drew notice in Oakland with noted owners and horses competing. W B Tennings won the events amid mixed results, while a heavyweight lightweight contest drew attention for potential international links.

San Francisco Oakland Ps. Goth W. B. Tennings

Oil venture in Streeter-Handison company gains 38 000 stake

Fielding this year and wintering in Bolivar, an investor put 38,000 into a quarter share of the Streeter-Handison company, which leases 300 acres with 47 producing wells and monthly oil output valued at over 800. The property is described as among the best for its size, with Jones as a partner team of capable operators. The stake originated from A. R. Dougherty of Friendship. Oil prices rose this morning to $L% a barrel as independent pipes pay 1.81 for Alleshany county oil, one cent above Standard Oil.

Bolivar Oll Streeter-Handison Company Jones A. R Dougherty Friendship Alleshany County Oil Standard On Company

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