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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1903

Page

3

Broad and Corbett Set For Final Heavyweight Bout

Reports state an 81,000 forfeit will be posted as Kid Broad faces Corbett or McGovern in a 126 to 138 pound limit bout. Negotiations center on a Denver venue with ringside interest high as February dates approach. The match would match Broad against Corbett with McGovern as a possible rival. results hinge on purse and weight terms.

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Miner Wrestler Munkce to Meet Rival on March Card

The miner Pugilist Munkce plans a time limit bout against Cleveland’s strong contender in mid March. Reports say he trained hard and will match power and endurance as he seeks a decisive win over his rival.

New Tern der- Eine Toskina Tina Ewes Cleveland George Thorgoer

Yanger-Mngovern Match Relations and Negotiations

Negotiations open as John Herts discusses terms for a Yanger event with Roee. Agreement details include stake levels, venue plans, and management roles, with regional signatories aiming for a formal pact by March.

Lear Yanger Galnor Lise John Herts Teleerint Megusene

Mayor Mot Issues Permit for Sparring Exhibition in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, February 1870, Mayor Will Mot issued a permit for a sparring exhibition at Rabineen's opera house. Jeffries and fusimmens were scheduled for a four round bout in nearby towns, with plans for a larger event in Kentucky. The show faced opposition from the mayor who barred exhibitions of this kind, affecting the bout lineup and local venues.

Cincinnati Rabineen Jeffries Secadl Kentucky

Unclear OCR: Interference and Disqualification Mentioned

Fragmentary report notes a race event with references to Orlokne Fett Scorpia and Porcher. Sherrit Hell Heb Mine and Potheen Honoliet appear in fragmented language regarding an attack and interference leading to a disqualification.

Porcher Wits God Potheen Honoliet

Solth Condemns Bill in Pension Scheme Debates

A volatile session saw Solth condemn a pension scheme bill amid opposition. The debate touched on trade, property protection, and the role of authorities. Supporters praised the measure as stabilizing, while critics warned of broader economic risk and social impact.

Hansy Mierncitien

Tuberculosis From Cows Stirring Public Debate

A Journal article surveys bovine tuberculosis transmission risks to humans and discusses dairy herd tests and public safety. It weighs whether cattle disease can spread through milk or meat and notes medical experts’ views and potential precautions.

Kansas Officers Fail Exams Amid Topography Hurdles

Nearly half of Ladvenworth Infantry officers failed their year examinations. The War Department plans no immediate action, allowing continued study until end of the college year before deciding each case. First Lieutenant Charles Bidney Bright, a Columbia graduate, heads the group.

Leavenworth Reliefie Authority Ladvenweartt Airy Sell Hepecas Charles Bidney Bnight Fourth Cavalry Columbia New York War Department

Emporia Man Kelley Guilty in Wife's Sister Elopement Case

The Emporia jury found Harry Kelley guilty of procuring an elopement with his wife’s sister, a 16 year old. The trial showed Kelley claimed drunken ignorance and denied the romance with Miss Clendening of Bourbon County. Witnesses included the girl’s father John Clendening. Kelley wept as the verdict was read, with the judge set to determine sentencing.

Emporia Emporis Kas Harry Kelley Kelley Bie Witen Mee Cee Bea Urrem John Clendening Bourbon County Hasna Kelley Mile Ciendening J. R. Jone Mane Wier

Labette County Fire Wood Dispute Over Hedge Trespass Warrant

A Labette County farmer faces a charge after a neighbor sought a warrant for chopping down timber on a hedge claimed as the neighbor’s property. The dispute began when the neighbor alleged the hedge was trimmed and wood removed to heat a dwelling, with preliminary hearings set in Justice Hendricks’ court in Gaussxo.

Labette Wilsonton Parsons Yeaterdiky Burratt Hendricks Gaus Xo Adams Evan

Private Irrigation Plant Improves Beet Farm Output

Nathan Fulmer in Kearney County contracts a Patterson pump to lift 500 to 1,000 gallons daily into a reservoir. A eight horsepower gasoline engine will run the system, providing steady irrigation for beets regardless of rain, promising a profitable return on the outlay. The report appears in a regional chronicle.

Kearney Nathan Fulmer Falmer

Sleeping volcano and blood poison cure claim ad

A dramatic warning uses volcano imagery to describe Contagious Blood Poison and the risks of Mercury and Potash. It touts S. S. S. as a safe, vegetable cure proven over fifty years, offers a free medical booklet, and presents testimonials from D. M. Samm of Mitchell House praising its healing effects.

Khow S. S Swift Specific CO Atlanta Bowt Ganen Hot Springs Andler D. M. Samm

Oil projects inked for Bartlesville and Neodesham plans

In remarks across the meeting an extensive system was outlined. Ground has been secured for the erection of three 95,000 barrel tanks at Bartlesville and a pumping station will be located there. The Neodesham refinery will be enlarged several times and Standards Kensax holdings development pushed rapidly. This pipeline likely costs near 1 million dollars.

Bartlesville Neodesham Kensax Holdings

Trusty Convicts Escape From Kansas Prison

Two convicts William Jones and John Murphy escaped from the Kansas state penitentiary at Lansing while working outside the walls. Jones, 51, and Murphy, 28, are described with distinct scars and marks from prior sentences for grand larceny. Warden Jewett posted rewards of 50 dollars each for their capture amid the manhunt.

William Jones John Murphy Lansing Leavenworth Kan yWilliam Jones State Penitentiary Kansas Penitentiary Pottawatomie C. T Jones Reno County Hannay Jewett

Fragmented wildlife clash and a pension list item

A chaotic scene describes an eagle, owl, pigeon and a furious struggle, followed by a report from Wellington about Kansans receiving pensions for original and widows roles. Other local court notes note a breach promises case dismissed in Lyon county for Maude McClure versus C J Gunkle due to age.

Prof Johnson Wellington Emporia Ken Lyon County

Jury Rides on Engine in New Jersey Wreck Case

The jury plans to inspect engine No. 3 and its parts near Wertfield to determine wreck causes. They may ride the locomotive at 60 miles per hour to observe exact locations of throughs and injectors as part of the exoneration consideration for the railroad.

Pininfieis New Jersey Ceneral Rafiveld Sraensienes Wertfield Phiadelphis Beanes J. We Davie Pot On Tr Company

Million Dollar Life Policy Sought by Ohio Rail Man

Ohio railroad promoter Charles W. French of Mansfield seeks a 1 million life policy in Cleveland for his figure. Insurers balk at the large amount amid market signals with big firms asked to share the risk. French, linked to railroad ventures, claims the policy would stabilize an era of ventures, while speculation swirls around the deal and tonic claims accompany the piece.

Ohio Railroad Cleveland Charles W. French Manadeld Chicago Cantao

Cleveland Banquet Invitation Sparks Bryan Protest

A Jackson Day banquet row over inviting Grover Cleveland's former presidency drew Bryan to decline attending. A friend reported Bryan’s refusal while quelling rumors of his attendance as speakers list circulated among Democratic clubs. Notables named included Grover Cleveland, Richard Olney, William Jennings Bryan, and others.

Bryan Oallenge Williun J. Saar Gruvur Cleveland Bach Jacksons Ae Chub Seeauni Grover Paement Indiana Tichara Ones Williames Daniel Lament Dowst Dickman Watterson Gen Larmon Senator Galley

Whitney's Bloodhounds in Zomptiing of a Park Mystery

A wire service report places Harry Pagne Whitney in New York with his bloodhounds famed for scent work. A dispatch notes Whitney at his Roslyn town house at dinner and later at Cat house, with rumors of his movements and a possible hunt through the city.

New York Bubilo Harry Pagne Whitney Nohtawka Whitney Wise Roslyn Whitnes Wiloek Cat Whitney Whita

Beare and the Bears Feart Wafting Fan Scene

A fragmented note mentions Beare and a fan scene with references to Bears and a moment of ambiguity. Names and places are unclear but imply a sports or group event with actors or teams tied to a local setting. Further readable context is needed to identify exact participants or outcomes.

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