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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1903

Page

9

Judge Fischer Delays Holliday Plan In City Graft Probe

Kansan City Kansas December 1 report details Judge Fischer halting holiday plans as the grand jury shifts to investigate alleged graft in city contracts. Witnesses expected to describe large spoils division among council members and officials, with possible contempt if nonappearance occurs.

Kansan City Kae L. Fischer Wyan- Gotte Mscher Wort Coleman Samling Guty Mnestiky McBlaie Sam Kentas City-Leavenworth Jane Ita Francine Kansan Kan

Dairymen's Association Drives Seeha Scheme in Kansas

Southern Kansas men mobilize to organize dairy associations to protect policy and milk prices. Meetings in several towns discuss building a central creamery and packing flow. Wellington creamery promoter pushes plan to market milk to central plant amid demand at Packers.

Menocetthe Kansas Noble Lange Enna Kanes Dince Wellington

Fragmentary tale of a fugitive’s flight to Edinburgh

Fragmentary OCR narrates a stirring life with a fugitive named Har Bomar or Daniel. Pursued across states, he travels to Edinburg to evade law, then breaches borders and secures money amid a chaotic chase. Names and places are partly garbled but imply a dramatic flight and pursuit.

Fragmented OCR Weather Snippet With Odd Phrases

Anomalous text fragment appears to discuss grip and weather with garbled terms. Mentions Dr Humphrey and Bev entreeven in pocket context. Lacks clear events, places, or identifiable persons beyond scattered nouns.

Humphrey

Osage City Team Defeats Burlingame And Barclay In Double Showdown

Osage City Athletic Club played two high scoring games at Hawes Opera House, beating Burlingame 19 to 42 and Barclay 22 to 22. Lineups featured Morgan, Prosser, Helibrum, Powell and Johnson among Osage City players while Burlingame and Barclay contributed captains and guards. Referees Warner and Cobb officiated both contests, with notable team play and balance leading the Osage City wins.

Osage City Kan Hawes Opera House Osage City Athletic Club Burlngame Barclay High Emel Barchey Osage Burlingame Onele Morgan Prosmer Hefitran Powell Johnson Burlingame—Bratton Boal Doty Parkin Willtame Warner Cobb Anit J. Heconsts Beation Progser Jielibrun Morgan Baieet Seal Onlay Ratton Eward Jona J. Prosser Goats Hunt Jones Boyd Prosser Helibrun Presser

Fort Scott Brick Contract Details Reported

Fort Scott Kansas December 13 Grant Hornaday states Lexington Massachusetts man has received a contract to supply a large number of brick and other materials. The plan calls for shipments of brick from Fort Scott starting soon, with several thousand solders and brake components to be used in the project.

Fort Scott Kas Grant Hornaday Jan Oe Lexington

Hawk shot ends raid on poultry yard scare

The article recounts a hawk swooping into a yard, grabbing a chicken, and prompting Mrs Brown to fire a rifle. Le Grun fired, wounding the hawk and sending the remaining chickens back to safety, illustrating hawks as no fooling around in poultry areas.

Fien Orown Brown le Grun

Rural routes offered for Kansas counties work plans

Rural routes in Kansas that will begin January 1 are outlined with areas covered in square miles and population figures. The plans include waterworks and a complete sewer system in Hiawatha, with several streets under construction and others to be laid soon. The notice notes city electric light and canal projects as part of the rural route development.

Hiawatha Scan Occ Eas Kansas Washington Noreatur Decatur County

Rural Carriers Appointed in Kansas and Local Notices

Kansas rural carriers Miltonville teetlars Calvin JL Nobles and James G are named for routes in Jefferson County. Death of Mrs Straw at Mayfield, Kam reported. Truancy officer duties noted in Mulvane. Public health notices reference Cham beerlain's Cough Remedy and local testimonials from Ontario and unspecified regions.

Kansas Wratington Mra Straw Mayfield Kam Mra Sarah Straw

Young Mana Roll of the Green Sparks a Poolroom Dispute

A Louisville poolroom overpaid a bettor, misreading a six sixty wager as six forty. The youth, Joe Hyman, won a $100 ticket and kept the mistaken $460 payout, claiming he lost more than that elsewhere. His father says the boy did not know the ticket’s value and refuses to return the money.

Louisville Turf Exchange Poolroom Eon Hyman J. Hyman East Mur- Inver Street Blackmas Wiggs Hyenta Myman

Eadie Hanton to Referee Graney Corbett Fight

In San Francisco on December 19, it was reported that Eadie Hanton would act as referee for Eddie Graney in his upcoming bout with Yount Corbett. Graney declared the bout a draw, a verdict welcomed by onlookers. Corbett had long admired Graney's prowess, while Hanson clashed with the champion over judging.

San Francisco Eadie Hanton Weil Pot Gerte Eddie Graney Yount Corbett Hanson Graney Hanlon Corbett Jae Gane Sthilimore Joe’ Gant Fils

Bright's Disease and Diabetes Newsitem Claim New Cure

An octogenarian relative of Robert Patton is said to have saved many lives with a claimed cure for Bright's Disease and Diabetes. The author urges dissemination to Bright's Disease or Diabetes patients, listing several businessmen supporting the claim. Pamphlets are distributed to inform practitioners and the public.

San Francisco Topeka Drug Co Topeka Kansas Avenue Robert Patton Bright Art Hun Mr. Byrne Candelaria Mining Company Edward Mulls Tillock Jones Company Capt Roberts Prueident Boca & Loggston R. K Co Thos Kirkpatrick D. E Bender W. C. Price Wm.’ Sharp C. ‘Clark Ist A. & Shattuck Prescent Paclific States Type Foundry

Tenement quarter below Markee Street noted in transit halt

Fragmentary text places Hanlon halting at a tenement quarter below Markee street with mention of Sart as a simple club man. The garbled source implies a location event tied to Tebter or similar name, but details are unclear and no decisive action or outcome is stated.

Oes Sart Oelley Seeee Ymple Clu Bat Markee Street Hanlon

Odds and Notes From Dixie to Frisco Sports Roundup

Hot Springs reports Edward Judson winning 64,000 from the Kentucky club in a drawn out game amid audience including Arlington hotel guests. Other items mention Joe Fuller, Dry Dollar Bullivan, and manager Zimmer topically involved with a racing season, plus commentary on Joe Gant’s health and baseball chatter from New York Turf Talk.

Hot Springs Ark Edward Judson Kentucky Club Judson Evanen Re J Shanon Shannon Iabis Arlington Hotel Dex Judson Butte Mont

Ohio State weighs Heenstein return as football board acts

Ohio State athletic officials expect a visit from Heenstein the former Michigan halfback and ex coach to discuss roles for next season. Weather clear as preparations continue. Also notes Menefee released in Chicago and OBrien lands a decision in Philadelphia with Fitzpatrick.

Bernstein Haskell Columbus Ohnio State Finnally Heenstein Michican Eeetat Troian Perry Euccettor Jernstein Vacatiog Cautticothe

Britt Receives Offer for Exhibitions from Chi

Britt has received a bid of 3000 from Chi for three round exhibitions with Teeal men. The Walhalla debate reactivation that would likely prevent Bin and affect Chicago sports. The text is fragmented but indicates a bid and related sporting context.

Sunmy Britt Chi Walhalla Debie Reattirazion Chicago Sports

Roosevelt Opponents Rally Over Panama Plan As Walthour Goes Abroad

The article discusses President Roosevelt push for Panama canal, facing European and American opposition led by Senators Hanna and Platt. It notes Bobby Walthour will race in Paris and Berlin while Roosevelt plans bold moves, including canal completion, despite railroads and bankers opposition. It mentions public figures and the political struggle in Washington over Roosevelt’s policies and potential successors.

Walthour New York Bobby Walthour Nhe Reese Bret Saturday Evening Post Paris Berlin Henry Lewis Vienne Povevel Cage Roosevelt Lewis T Te Inn Jole Hla Washington White House Prease Republicas Panama Cape Horm Rovenvelt Han Panama Canal France Walter Rajetzh Darien Uncle Sam Germany England Europe Tropics Hanna Hannas Platts Quaya Bil Gramps

Milwaukee bout decision stars Neary over Kid Broad

Milwaukee notes from baseball chatter feature Charlie Neary defeating Kid Broad of Cleveland in a fast bout. Ban Johnson plans, player moves, and league politics surface, including Wil helm discussions, Jack O Connor stock talk, and Kenne dy fate.

Sesry Dofonta Kid Milwaukee Wis Dee Charlie Neary Kid Broad Cleveland I & Fast Ban Johnson Detroit Bill Donovan Bob Wood Bert Renton Binningham Wilhelm Pittsburg Joe Stanley Boston Nations Washington Bill Kennedy Charley King New England Feague Hexe Benson Jack O'Connor Denver Ite Turner Gochnaur Short O'Fara Geld Thoney Louis Wittne Baltimore Liberty

Fair Trial Sought for Means of Cure

Fragmentary text suggests a plea for a fair and reasonable trial of a claimed cure or remedy. The readable words indicate discussion of evaluation and legitimacy, with references that resemble a plea or protest. No clear names, dates, or places are discernible from the fragment.

Lapeus Renee Nies

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