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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
3
A stray horse caused chaos in a Chanute residence after nightfall, smashing furniture as residents fled. Eyewitnesses report a crowded scene with Ministerial and law enforcement involvement. the incident drew hundreds who gathered to view the spectacle, ending with discussions of damages and liability.
A disputed proclamation by County Attorney Murphy urges strict enforcement of prohibitions. The document cites threats against violators and warns of consequences for breaching the law, urging officials to act firmly to curb illegal activity.
A garbled OCR report outlines a deadly domestic incident in which a husband and wife, and two families including the Fraulson and Murphy lines, become entangled in a fatal confrontation. Witnesses speak of fear, threats, and a wagon owner’s role as events unfold with police involvement.
The funeral of Mrs Jennie Walker wife of Wind Walker was one of the largest ever held in Goodland. Floral tributes came from local organizations including the Women's Relief Corps and Rathbone Sisters. The deceased, a longtime resident, left one surviving child, Laurine, 24, and the ceremony noted the eightieth anniversary of her marriage. Burial followed at Manchester.
A garbled notice notes a proposal for residents to relocate to neighboring cities, mentioning Ravena Bros & Co and possible Denver ties. It hints at authorities resisting the exodus while naming several individuals and locales, with unclear details about timing or enforcement.
Sealed yarns and scattered notes describe arrests at Winfield for a territorial crime. Representatives and witnesses recount events amid confusion as authorities pursued suspects and sought to settle the affair with officials. The piece notes losses and tensions surrounding the incident and hints at broader law enforcement efforts in the area.
The will of Jonnie Ord probated in Lyon County names Milas Ford as guardian for Emporia area poor but funds an estate valued by recent sale at 3000 dollars. A large part of the estate goes to an endowed fund to educate indigent, deserving youths. A peculiar clause leaves 58 dollars to each sibling for personal pleasure.
A large fire in Arkansas City Kansas destroyed the Davis Mercantile Company's warehouse No 2 causing heavy losses including stock around 5000 gallons of produce canned goods and groceries. The main building across the street was saved and plans to rebuild are underway with insurance noted.
An old style advertisement touts Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach distress after meals. It claims proper digestion requires vigorous meat meals and suggests Branetta Dyspepsia Tablets are safe for travelers and various foods, promising relief without harsh laxative effects.
A fragmented court record shows a divorce granted amid a complex dispute. Witnesses from nearby counties including Washington, Erie, and Philadelphia counties testified as the trial proceeded in Galland Court Hill, with several unnamed parties involved in the proceeding.
County attorney James M. Chillias filed action against the alleged insurance trust in Atchison district court. He summoned local agents to testify Saturday on a purported conspiracy to control rates and restrain competition. The move follows meetings held by insurance men accused of illegal pricing practices.
An Atchison couple, Thompson of 33, and Paul Grant, an indentured boy, tied by a Kansas City nuptial in a tale of foster care and a contested adoption following a dispute between former guardian and adoptive mother. Also notes on state freemason officers and a large land deal in Chase county, plus a set of local civic and miscellaneous items.
The article reports John F P Stevens leaving the Great Northern after a heated confrontation with Louis W Hill. It notes Stevens cites personal issues with Hill and internal conflict at the Great Northern. The piece includes Stevens’s refusal to discuss details with reporters.
A partially cleared mystery after a pouch containing 50 000 in commercial paper reappears in Indianapolis. Investigators recover a bag lot including cloth and leather pouches, suggesting the missing item may have been sent to Cincinnati pouch storage and left unopened.
Fragmentary OCR note describes experimental craft using wings and a tropical lake setting. Mentions water levels barely ten inches and a river challenge with vegetation hindering screw propellers. Couta? references to a Union Pacific Railroad ticket office and a street name blurred.
British bantamweight champion Andy Tokell trains at Lakeside Inn Lake St Clair ahead of his February seventh clash with Amsterdam champion Harry Forbes in Detroit. Tokell relies on a corkscrew punch and steady advance, drawing comparison to Terry McGovern and Dan McMahon as he eyes victory despite overconfidence risks.
The Philadelphia boxer Jack O’Brien plans to study law while pursuing a world middleweight title. He intends to fight Tommy Fenn, aiming for a decisive victory to become the middleweight champion. O’Brien believes he has a quad chance at Fury Erie in April and will train under Joseph A. Hagan as he prepares for the path ahead.
Kid McCoy, the clever Indiana boxer, trains at Wilkie Mulroon’s for White Plains, New York. His routines include novel exercises such as maneuvers on horseback and stunts like riding on a horse’s back, bending over to pick up items from the ground.
San Francisco reports a dramatic talk about a $25,000 purse and the looming Carson City event. Harry Corbett’s remarks hint at plans, rival skepticism, and a tense mood before the race. Strong names and places anchor the scene despite garbled text.
A garbled school humor piece mentions a barber mascot preparing for the season with jumbled notes about opening games and a tease for the coming year. The readable bits reference a mascot and upcoming activities, though the lines are largely unintelligible and fragmented.
A cryptic note from Frieco clubman Donepakh lists a $25,000 offer connected to the Corbett Jafftins event in San Francisco. Racing results from New Orleans on February 20 show Hutch and Sweet Alice as favorites, with Florid SCrepe affecting the second race and a track condition report from Prisco Reciog. Ingleside is mentioned in relation to the San Francisco date.
Hot Springs betting notes Jim O Leary wagers 350 on Beranys at 100 to Derby odds. Mentions trainers, horses, and a chaotic broadcast of names and events. A Great Falls dispatch reports Jack Madden, once Barnum welterweight champion, losing to Aurelia Herrera Lustideht in the 14th round of a planned 20-round bout.
The article describes the imperial family of Russia enjoying a private day in Livadia with banquets, card games, and a late dinner. Empress and Emperor linger in the drawing room while governors attend a nearby gathering as staff and officials converse about a routine social schedule.
A man in a cafe brandished a revolver after consuming two rarebits. The assailant threatened patrons and brandished the weapon at several of the cafe's occupants before retreating. Authorities investigated the strange disturbance and sought witnesses to identify the aggressor.
In Washington and Chicago a push to raise the post office grade faces budget hurdles. The effort ties to New York and to postmaster salary changes, with officials citing appropriation implications and broad rate effects. Details mention December and monthly sightings of service routes, plus Western agents and J P B Turner as contacts.
Fragmented dispatches allege Edward C. Bienters was tortured in the Philippines during a 7 February incident as part of a broader claim that a presiding officer forced a witness to reveal alleged abuse. The text references Lt. Sinebaie and a demand to send Bienters home, amid a complex web of accusations and rebuttals linking Roosevelt and Washington policy.
The Sons of the American Revolution will celebrate Washington's birthday on Saturday evening February 11 at Odd Fellows hall on convince atreet in St Paul Minnesota. A vocal and instrumental program is planned with readings and addresses. Admission is one dollar. supper will be served.
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