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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1903

Page

3

Gas power drives Kansas farm improvement scheme

In Chanute Kansas a farmer near Bere uses rural gas and electricity to power a barn, water pumps, and a heating system. He plans a large farm operation with gas heated livestock facilities, a machine shop, and a small power plant utilizing a water tank connected gas heater network.

Chanute Kaa the Tribune Bere Dany Aleso Honitt Lowe Bearden Uilk G. Mason Prinwit Red Nateral Gas St. eAdbes Rune Aerore Enoumat

G A R At Beloit Plans Grand Post Hall Installation

The G A R post at Beloit hosts an encampment meeting with J H Brigham and HF On, Mrs Mira Brewer and others named as officers. Installation planned for January 2 moves to crown a new hall described as one of the state’s most attractive, featuring carpet, furnishings, and portraits of G A R leaders. The Beloit post lists 30 members, auxiliary 3, and 78 members in GAL B with 55 veterans allied.

Kas Chaanes Nt Nes Weber J. H. Brigham W. WR C Mra Mira Brewer Mira Brewer; Senior Viceident, Drs. Mins Weils Sussa Songats T Hebaureg Alice Afartin Btrw Heninard Ella Cline Ide Jewell Elaina Hattie Bell Fanna Ana Tae Lena Tidirick Coyle Deard Lizzie Wilams Birs Ida Wallace Sue Mary Hawke Misa Abbie Gravatte Enuan Scelley Emme Gites Nancy Widger Orden Betalt G. A Lincoln Post Room Topeka Gregant G. A Belsit W. Co Livermore Volrele Rashbera

Corn Huskers Watch Exhibit at Hungerfard Home

Residents along West Street observed a curious gathering yesterday at Maurice Hungerfard's residence. Neighbors reported a festive airing featuring honey from nearby orchards and assorted creamery samples. The event drew local interest as residents paused in their routines to observe the unusual display.

Houss Valle Perpie West Street Ry Unual Peiztine Occarenve Maurice Hungerfard

Attack Of Fast Heart Lasted 160 Hours

A patient recounts seven years of a rapid heart condition labeled by doctors as a fast heart. Attacks grew frequent and severe, each lasting hours and exhausting the patient. After consultation with multiple doctors, treatment finally stabilized under Dr Miles Resseah, with family support.

Ping Jascary Miles

Bees Found in Wall Nook Secures Heavy Honey Haul

report from West Chestnut corner describes bees nesting between studs and a wall opening. nearly fifty pounds of honey and comb were recovered from the hidden hive, illustrating a long known bees habitation between walls and a small entry hole.

Women Fight Off Harassment In Arkansas City

Ark City reports a spate of night harassment as men allegedly stalk and menace women walking home from church or town. Several women describe near-encounters and fright. a male relative intervened once. The editor urges a city cleanup and notes about twenty five men could be a danger to the community.

Nerea Arkansas City Arkanseur

Are Voting Bonds In Belna Town For Public Works

Fragmentary text indicates a 1903 election concerning voting bonds to repair and protect public facilities. It mentions river banks and town infrastructure, urging support for funding.

Tite Belna Riku

Emporia Cattleman Cone Disappearance Mystery

Millard White, cattleman of Sullivan & White, vanished three weeks ago after traveling to Kannas Cus where he sold about $3,000 worth of cattle. The firm declines to face creditors and Mrs. Wilhite reportedly rented White’s partner a house, claiming he would not return.

Millard Wilhite Millard White Cattienmin Sullivan Dé Wihite Han Deon Minsing Kannas Cus Cattie White

Bankrupt Farmer and Local Bank Failures Reported

In Carbondale Kansas bankrupt farmer H IL Hothon and Swanierupt duo face creditor actions as Burlingame and Carbondale banks lose assets. Wichita reports a gun wound incident and subsequent gangrene for Lee Carmichael, while probate judge Shavialter names Tom Gorman guardian for John Cummins estate. Oswego discovers oil eight feet thick near Deweno, and prospectors near Wichita stake ten year leases on unsettled land in the detane township.

Overbrook Burlingame Carbondale Kan Dec Hothon Lune Farmer Swanierupt Haldlitien Cummins Wellington Dudgen Shavialter Tom Gorman Guaran John Cummins Garmin Ta

Corbett Seeks Vaudeville Fame On Back Of Defeat

Jim Corbett says public appeal grows after losing world boxing title and that vaudeville earnings, up to 100 dollars weekly, beat ring pay. He plans a new comedy drama and a scrapping scene to boost his star power before a St Louis exposition tour.

New York Jim Corbett Boston Ais.m Joser Corbett St Louis Exposition Ngeep

Munyon's Paw-Paw Promoted by Roosevelt Messenger

An old advertisement touts Munyon's Paw-Paw as a universal cure for indigestion nervousness and general weakness. It quotes a presidential messenger praising the remedy and includes a testimonial from a wife whose ailments reportedly improved with Paw-Paw. The ad urges readers to abandon other medicines and try Paw-Paw for relief and vitality.

Aek Dione Paw-Paw Roosevelt Washington, D. C Pavsele Milena Munyou

Fragmented stage chaos ends in a dramatic prop collapse

A chaotic performance unfolds as a glass is shattered and furniture toppled during a tense scene. The crowd watches as actors stumble along the stairway and into a doorway, ending the act amid shouted exclamations and a ruined set.

Saunders Bets $5,000 Over Lou Dillon 2:05 Record Challenge

Immortal Maud S. era debate over Lou Dillon high wheel sulky pace 2:05 record. Milaré Saunders, driver of Lou Dillon, vows to bet $5,000 that Dillon can repeat under 2:06 on the same sulky, challenging Bonner estate taming claims.

Memphis Axm Oer Milaré Saunders Lou Dillon Robt. Tanner American Trotting Register Association Maud S Lou Ald Saunders Cleveland Tde Lau Ditlon Bonner Estate Maude Glenville

Tuthill Criticises Corbett Over Ball and Training Details

Trainer Harry Tuthill criticizes Corbett on his focus and ball business while Hanlon plans to expand training. The piece notes Corbett’s $20,000 fight potential and questions his amusement activities. Hanlon aims to build a stronger camp, with Fanton weighing in at 120 pounds and Foley assisting.

Hanlon San Francisco Young Corbett Eddie Banion Harry Tuthill Tuthil Corbett Mari Yin Harry Foley Thorme Fanton

Christmas for Lou Dillon at Memphis in holiday feast

Lou Dillon the knitting queen will celebrate her first Christmas outside California next Friday in Memphis. Her groom and Billings stable attaches will stage a feast with carrots candy and other sweets for the equine queen. Tammy Waugh, her constant companion, will be at her side as ceremonies proceed. The mare is in good health and has gained weight since her last performance, with no harness work planned for several weeks according to trainer Millard Saunders.

Memphis Lou Dillon California C.K. G. Billings Stable Tammy Waugh Jana New York Speedway Millard Saunders

Brittons Bout With White Probable in January

The report says the Westerner would have lost had his hand not been injured early in the fight. Britt, after his bout with Fits, will depart for England to seek a match with James White, the English champion. The bout between Rite and Fitzgerald will likely occur in January as a large San Francisco card has a gate open that month.

Britt Fits England James White Rite Fitzgerald San Francisco

Billie Lee Takes 10th Straight Victory In Bowling Match

Billie Lee, undefeated lightweight bowler, defeated Fred Mahoney by 138 pins at Dersingur’s Munroe street alley in Chicago on December 22. Lee led through four games, then stormed the fifth with strikes and a 245 final score to boost his series average. the $3,000 stake drew heavy betting as O’Leary backed Mahoney. Over 100 spectators saw Lee’s win as the crowd crowded the alley and many were turned away.

Chicago Billie Lee Fred Mahoney Dersingur Munroe Street Aller Lee Cleve Oe Oesthet O'Leary Ping Avalands Moore Tee Jim O'Leary Stockyands Mahoney

TebeaU 18 After Omaha Hourke a Team May Be Transferred

Omaha December 2 George Tebeau owner of the Louisville team and leading magnate of the American associations is in the city en route home. He says the Western league is a dead one and Omaha may be admitted to the American association if encouraged. If the Western cannot field next spring the circuit may include Denver Colorado Springs St Jos Des Moines Omaha and Sioux City. Packard denials persist Hickey remains president in name only. A Chicago meeting December 28 will select new officers and put the association on a stronger footing. Kansas City likely to join the American Association regardless of the Western league. No arbitration.

American Association Omaha George Tebeau Louisville Denver Te +beau Colorado Springs St. Jos Des Motines Sioux City Denisis Packard Hickey Teheau Chicago Kansas City

Foul strike rule debated as leagues defer repeal

Pittsburg wires from December report discuss the foul strike rule under the national agreement. Harry C. Pulliam states the National League supports retention, American League lacks enough votes to repeal. Also notes racing results from New Orleans and Frisco with favorites winning and longshot earnings, plus clear weather and lumpy tracks.

Pittsburg Harry C. Pulliam National League Kentucky Leagues National Association Natonal League American League New Orleans Falernian the Regent

Winfield Hospital Sale Sparks Church Clash

Winfield Kan Dec 22 The 8 sternal alliance of this city protests against the sale of the Winfield hospital to Catholic ren arch on grounds the institution was created three years ago to block a Catholic institution of the same kind. Directors and stockholders say the hospital was not paying and sold to settle claims. Result is a rift between Catholic and Protestant churches.

Winfield Churches Winfield Kan Winfield Hospital Catholic Renarch

Frisco car race crash injures two in Wichita Wis.

An accident near Wichita Kansas on December 22 left John Henderson with a shattered arm and C E Jackson with a crushed hip after attempting to adjust a coupling on a Frisco car during a race event. The report notes ambulance action and injuries sustained in the collision.

Wichita Kan Bec John Henderson E. Jackson Isalaere Henderson Jackson

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