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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1903

Page

3

Lieutenant Meteatt Home on Leave From Philippines

Lieutenant Meteatt of Chin City returns to Kansas on leave from Panay island in the Philippines. He led Forty-sixth Filipino Scouts and is stationed near Toto in the Panay campaign. He reports good health and plans to return to duty with continued service in the Philippines troupe. The article notes his prior service in Cuba and hopes for future assignments.

Watehinaen Kan TM Meteatt Chin City Dexter Cowley County Philippines Bnd i Aloneticy Sotcall Tets Filipino Secute Teland Panay Toto Gampeny Land of Ulema Metenif Topeka Oka Crate Commierion Ube Piliptso Eroute Tims St. Louie Ma- Win Poldiera

Daw Annex An Island in Arkansas River Case

A disputed river strip in the Arkansas River near Dodge City faced court action as Dodge City council debated annexation. Judge Lord denied a restraining injunction. Ackerman secured a temporary halt and a higher appeal loomed. The land, once common property, is described as a valuable area now under dispute.

Arkansas” River Venus Irlis Lord Ackerman Hinarte Tol

Farm Sale Rumor and Court Action in District Case

Fragmentary notes describe a farm sale and a district court action seeking recovery of land or damages. References mention a man named Robin Ban, his wife, and a period from November to 1908 with asylum in that span. The text is unclear about final outcomes or exact parties involved.

Ene Han R. B. Robinwhee Wits Joner Anya Ds Pen Thai Hia Ttn Janes Robin- Ban

Boy Drowned In A Pond At Armstong Street

A 13 year old boy living with his parents at 719 Armstrong was drowned in a pond at Right Street and Barnett Avenue. The article details local incidents and a mix of other unrelated notices including a Threshing Record, a Shaker group, and a freight train collision. The piece weaves multiple local items with unclear chronology in a single column.

Kanwas Cy Edward Deere Armstrong M& Pond Righth Street Barnett Avenue

Prison Murder Attempt in County Jail

In a Kansas penitentiary incident, convict Mulligan McNulty allegedly attacked Deputy W. A. Thompson with a dull knife during breakfast, slashing throat and chin. McNulty, serving multiple sentences for larceny and burglary, faces new trial as witnesses remain in custody.

Leayvenwerut Epc. S Kansan Mulligan McNulty Nanatct McNulty W. A. ‘Thompson Thompson

Prayers Said To Cure Spinal Trouble

Wes Cured of spinal impairment after doctors failed. Allex Lene McNamara, a young woman raised in Hiawatha and recently moved to Nebraska City, credits prayer with curing her marital illness and paralysis. Despite doctors’ claims, she recovered, walked, and helps around the house as she improves daily.

Wes Blawatha Kan Allex Lene McNamara Hiawatha Nebraska City Hrra Henle J Poston Eure

Thines Willes Alive and Embezzlement of Cattle

Junction City report states Thines Willes alive and had mortgaged and sold cattle to a neighbor before his disappearance. He allegedly received about 310 for the animals and was rumored killed with body cast into a river. A search and reward followed amid further local assaults and odd animal mutilations reported in Helmont and surrounding areas.

Junction City Wilton

Corbett Hanlon Bout Sets Prelims for Title Fight

San Francisco reports final preparations for Kenny Corbett and Idle Hanlon ahead of their eight ton night title clash. Corbett weighs in at the limit and is slight favorite. Hanlon, a 19 year old contender, seeks a historic upset. A record crowd is expected as both boxers train and spar in public.

San Francisco Kenny Corbett Idle Hanion Corbett Graney Corlett Tome Nieht Praccelle Hacon Maru Hogan Lune Terry McGovern Terry Hanlon Frally Benny Yaneer Hanton Theere Pring Pals Hanan Mun Kerterne Graney Hanson Tees Neuinet Granney Wright Systiem Hanlon Exnity Ricky Tim Harton

Corbett Manion Bout Ends In Draw In Chicago Ring

Boxing notes describe a cosine battle between Corbett and Manion with a hard fought seventeen rounds. Referee's decision is a draw. Analysis credits Corbett’s conditioning and Manion’s nervousness, Hanlon tactics and crouch as debated factors.

Hanion Grogey Corbett Manion

Bookmakers Lose At Ingleside Behind On Season Work

San Francisco December 3 The majority of bookmakers operating at Ingleside are losers this season. Notable loser Harry Bentawki reportedly left town with about 20080 debt to start anew. Barney Schrieber shows a losing streak, Paul Hoffman of St Louis leads winners this season. Interference at the Christmas handicap cost Onrsuman a chance. Lender and Gold Money also faced misfortune. Winning owners Water, Parker, Burns, Stove, and Newman posted notable sums. The New Years hand will mirror the Christina start contracts.

Ingleside San Francisco Inglesite Harry Bentawki Lawt Gosip Barney Schrieber Much Tot Gue Proper Christa Water Jon Teada Feu Parker & Tumaite Burns & Waterhouse Stovee J. F. Newman Cortrart

Smathers and Drake Withdraw From Tennessee Derby

Memphin Tennessee reports two millionaires Smathers and Drake will declare their Colts out of the Tennessee Derby. Smathers and Drake withdraw all previously entered horses from next declarations on January 2 for racing at Tennessee. looming stakes at Los Angeles and other southern tracks. Local notices also mention bets and upcoming fights in Kansas City and San Francisco circles.

Smathers Drake Aouth Ort Weilvn van Raher Tennessee Chicago Kansas City Los Angeles San Francisco Santa FE

Wrestlers Resolve Weight forfeit After Sprint Run

The report notes O'Brien and Kelly facing weight limits for a contest. O'Brien road workouts and a late sprint, weighing 158 pounds after a run and an additional rub down. Kelly completed usual training and weighed 145 pounds yesterday afternoon, meeting the required limit after effort.

Ha Uoaleht Heth O’brien Kelly Tossmy Ryan O'Brien Hin

Dreyfuss Shapes 194-Season NL Schedule Amid Talks With AL

National League committee head Barney Dreyfuss says he will finish the 194 season schedule and seek a conference with the American League to ensure non conflicting dates. He notes Pittsburg is favored to win the pennant again and vows two more top pitchers to tighten the club’s hold and set a lasting record.

New York Dec Barney Dreyfuss National American League Pittsburg Dreyfuss Pitteburs Wateh Pitteburs

Sharkey Begins Training For Victory Over Munroe

New York December 29 Sharkey plans peak form for the bout with Jack Munroe. He starts road work with trainer Tom Riley and Kid Griff to regain speed and will move from Riley's Gym to Sheepshead Bay after holidays. He aims to meet Jemissen for the championship with confidence.

New York Tom Sharkey Jack Munroe Haxing Sharkey Toty Central Park Tom Riley Kid Grifto Vailor Sheepshead Bay Battle Ground Pelrated Monroe Munros Miner Victory Swill Jemissen

Catcher Sm ith Candidate for Wisconsin Coach Role

Smiley Smith, star catcher of the Western league, emerged as a strong candidate for University of Wisconsin wineball coach. He proposed terms to Graduate Manager Charles Wilpatrick, but graduates and budget limits amid football losses hinder his election. Smith, praised by Milwaukee’s Eaghe Duffy, played for Dubuque and Des Moines and is Madison-raised seeking an in-house athletic position.

Madison Wis Smiley” Smith University of Wisconsin Charles Wilpatrick Madcon Wisconsin Athletic Department Smith Eaghe Duffy Comen Duffy Dubuque Des Moines University Efrewit

Derby nominations for Kentucky Derby and Oaks

English Led and other Colts named for historic race in Kentucky Derby and Oaks, May. Listed are Eng lish Lad Procesta Conjurer and more, with notes on surprising entrants and notable omissions. Yale prepares as Red Donahue returns to coach Yale baseball.

Louthwille Chi Fowes Muuddies Hang Eneon Seake Engleh Lad Procesta Abell Rainey Sop Mavbersy Batterie Tres J Maebarry Fred Leppert Bopper

Yale Coach Donahue to Lead Pitching and Battery Work

On March 1 he will focus on pitching general battery work with guidance from several graduate coaches. Donahue, who coached Yale last season, received high marks for his work and will not travel south with the main team. He plans to coach the sons of old graduates during the period.

Yale Cleveland Red" Donahue Yale Bell Donahue Sons of Old

Grillo Elected President of American Baseball Association

Chicago reports J B Grillo editor of the Commercial Tribune Cincinnati was unanimously elected president to succeed Thomas J Hickey who resigned to join a St Paul mercantile firm. Lennon chaired the board while factions sought harmony and a 14 game schedule may replace 140 to boost revenue with open Mondays added to the schedule next season.

Chicago American Baseball Association J. B. Grillo Commercial Tribune of Cincinnati Association Thomas J. Hickey St. Paul Grillo George Lennon Tebeau

Fitz Makes A Golf Record In Quirky Round

New York reports detail Fitz, nicknamed Lazy Reb, attempting golf during travel from California after a two round race with Gardner. At Rochester he played with Scotch pro, watched by Lanky Bob Barnes as course records and scores were noted with humor.

New York Den Gol Reb Rochester California Gardner Fits Aerora Bob Pitz Colt

Deer Was 80 Fast and the Gun Dropped in Heat

Special train tales of a deer hunt in Montgomery county where Hildreth dropped his gun and the timer snapped. Greers and Saunders drove harness horses while others searched a Arkansas river area for the animal amid idle holiday crowds.

Hildreth Arkansas Freemen Hitareth Srat Agus

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