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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1903

Page

3

Boansr Memorial 2:12 Trot with $26,000 purse at stake

Reports out of New York recount a 2:12 trotting event with a $26,000 purse and $15,000 in stakes. Story notes expected entries, heats, and key horses like Brighten and Heine. Also mentions Buds racing from San Francisco, with weather and track conditions shaping the day’s program.

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White Ribbon Remedy and School Prayers Spark Debate

An unclear report describes a clash over a white ribbon remedy, school prayers, and superintendent actions amid confusion about times and safety. Residents discuss motives, and a local authority weighs proposals for a remedy and campus practices.

Osage City Wins Defeats Barclay in Spirited Final

Osage City defeats Barclay Athletic Association in a spirited season finale basketball game. The match features near ties, standout players like Lake Putelly and Hatt, and a season record where Osage City holds a strong defensive line against Topeka foes. The team shows sharp scoring and tight defense, finishing with few points allowed.

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Unclear text fragment from sports event with scattered names

Readable names include Be ostery Cavite and Serena in a tournament context with July mentions. The text lists participants from various cities and clubs, mentions scores or percentages, and references a linchpin event with multiple obscure affiliations.

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Yale Football Coach Murphy Reassigned Amid Scandal

Fragmentary report recounts Yale coach Murphy facing investigation and possible removal. Mentions New York figures and court involvement with unclear details.

Kansas Woman Arrested Over Three Year Old Broom Death

A Kansas case resurfaces as police arrest a woman connected to the death of a girl killed with a broom more than three years ago. Investigators cite new evidence prompting a fresh charging decision and renewed public interest.

Wellington Court Case Reveals Two Year Confinement Scheme

In Wellington Court, John Cummings faced charges for the murder of Anh Dishmat after a servant’s testimony unveiled a two year confinement pattern. The accused confessed to a rage tied to a dishwater mishap and admitted coercing his wife to share details, with neighbors noting she knew the crime and its motive.

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Did He Make Bad Money Tefwrence Mystery

A perplexing tale from Wichita Kansas covers a police probe into a cave near the Kaw River and alleged bad money schemes. Authorities report seized notes, hints of counterfeit activity, and connections to a man jailed for years, amid broader crime rumors and planned hearings across Topeka.

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A Secret Disease Called Blood Poison Described in Ad

An advertisement warns of a feared blood poison labeled the bad disease, claiming it spreads through contaminated clothing and household items. It touts S. S. S as a fifty year cure free of mercury and offers a mail order treatment and free copy from The Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.

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Divorce suit filed by Kansas City woman in early February

Fragments report a Kansas City Kansas woman filing for divorce amid domestic strife. The item notes allegations of abuse and a courtroom action, alongside pensions granted to Kansans and local business news.

Kansas City Kas Benes Chy Chatillon Lee

Cattle Breeders Organized in Southwest Kansas and Oklahoma

News from multiple towns notes cattle breeders forming a southwest association with members from Sumper County Katana and Kay Peunty Oklahoma. Hugin Kat reports Hynes as president and Caldwell as secretary treasurer. The group aims to promote stock interests and hold meetings across the region. Also reported is a local accident in Junval City where a wagon overturned on Asran avenue injuring a woman and causing property damage.

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Bold Intoxicating Liquors Court Case at Norton

A court in Norton convicts a teen for selling intoxicating liquor. John Extlue from Densmore faces a fine of $100 and thirty days in jail. Justice Smith presides. The report also notes a Pioneer accident in Abilene Kansas and local city ticketing at Union Pacific Halt on Kansas Avenue.

Norton Kes John Extlue Densmore

Omega Oil claim easing rheumatism in Norwood wife

Mrs J A Bartersly of Norwood Mass says Omega Oil restored her husband’s finger movement after rheumatism laid him up. She reports using a single bottle in period and claims repeated bottles helped his rheumatic pains vanish and fingers move as before.

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Camels at Large in New Mexico A Historic Ramble

A historical note observes camels released by the U S government years ago wandering New Mexico and Texas. It cites Mir Mr CA Stevens Youths Companion April 4 2002 and details Lieutenant Edward I Beale Fort Yuma Egypt camel purchases and the ill fated camel caravan plan.

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Roosevelt Support for Equal Suffrage Highlighted by Early Governor Initia

Theodore Roosevelt long advocated equal suffrage, citing Oyster Bay school funding blocked without votes and hard working women needing relief. He argued the ballot could aid mothers and workers, and praised the international suffrage push while engaging with delegates in Washington and Minnesota events.

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General Friedrich Remembered in San Francisco Obituary Notes

San Francisco papers publish extracts from notices for the late General Robert A. Friedrich formerly of Topeka who died suddenly of kidney trouble at Jumao Alaska. The family includes widow Elizabeth Friedrich and daughter M aura, a brother and sister, with Friedrich linked to Blue Grass heritage and long residence in Kansas and California. He served in the Civil War, rising from drummer to captain, later holding ranks in militia and federal service as United States marshal, among other posts.

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Obituary of General Friedrich in Alaska and nation

General Friedrich, a prominent figure in U S and state politics, served as Grand Chief of the Charka and district attorney for Alaska. He traveled from his native land to America last September, leaving a humane legacy in Alabama and Alaska, where he aided Native tribes and wore honorary titles.

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