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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
3
A distorted Dodge City report describes a dubious Bloomington scheme peddled by traveling agents promising instant riches. Victims are urged to recruit others for a fund allegedly yielding profits. locals fear an escape scheme spreading into Kansas as the system expands toward Houghton and beyond.
Funeral services for Dr Carl Swenson in Lingsburg Kansas drew about 7000 mourners. City businesses closed as the ceremony began with a large crowd seeking viewings of the casket and floral tributes. The Bethany Church service featured the Mesolah chorus and multiple choirs, with donors from nearby towns and counties sending offerings.
The report notes Jann Walots and ML a Bike from Prednis partnering to lease land and begin operations. They claim access to at least 10 million cree near a proposed site, with ample capital and business capacity to start soon. The group expresses satisfaction with prospects in the region and confidence Arkansas offers.
Kanpolis City Kansas February waterman a prominent citizen attacks Mayor Gilbert urging closure of open fronts and threatening legal action. A. Waterman currently recovering from pneumonia plans a two man committee to pressure the mayor and close the joints citing lack of revenue and ongoing gaming activities in the city.
Leavenworth Kansas February 24 News received of the postponement of the civil trial of Oberlin Carter ex captain of engineers who was discharged from the United States penitentiary in November The case was called in the United States circuit court and Carter said his attorneys were ready for trial Government lawyers asked for time to adjourn the information record of Carter's property bonds found in his possession amounting to 728000 The continuance was granted to June to decide whether Carter or the government held the property.
New York Feb 4 Tom Sharkey and Jack Munroe intensify training for Saturday night bout. Sharkey bars visitors to his quarters and tallies a ten mile road run with trainer Tor Carey. Munroe trains at Johnson's Roadhouse, claims peak form and a revelation in style, while both fighters push toward the fight.
Chicago February 24 President James A Hart of the local National legend club announced this morning that Pitcher Mordecai Brown and Catcher ONeill accepted terms to join the team. The deal secures two veterans for the upcoming season as negotiations conclude. Brown is slated to anchor the rotation while ONeill provides steady catching and leadership.
Princeton coach Armstrong announces a track dual meet with Chicago set for June 20 at Marshall Field. Chicago's odds are uncertain. Princeton relishes the chance to test stars Adsit DeWitt Repinson and others as Stagg praises his squad after a Wisconsin win.
Memphis Tenn Feb 24 A marriage is the secret of success for any trainer of thoroughbreds says Johnny Malberry C R Bilison's trainer and chief adviser Ellison's New Orleans division has been profitable finishing 25th among owners with 7880 in earnings and over 11000 for summer purses Ellison plans a strong 1904 season focusing on Veating Belle and Crescent City Derby Captain Arnold leads Montgomery stable and Collins seeks a home series July 4 to 31. Proceedings touch racing business manager Webster named St Joseph manager and Kelly defeats Twin Sullivan in Boston boxing match.
The National Association of Minor Leagues met in Columbus Ohio and appointed Edward Hanson of Baltimore and J H Farrell of Auburn New Jersey to arrange the details of a peace agreement outlined at a San Francisco conference. The committee has full power to act immediately after appointment, signaling ratification of the proposed agreement though final action remains with the committee.
A chaotic report from Washington and St Louis covers contracts and signings affecting racing and track athletes. John ONeill and Weaver shift teams, with implications for salary disputes and catcher shortages. Georgetown figures deny abroad competition while debates arise over riders and prizes as spring training looms.
Grand Rapids manager Collins closes for catcher McDonough while Chicago American League tests stir gymnastic speculation. The National Association arbitration panel, led by Sexton and Farrell, suspends umpire Ins. Haesett amid dual contracts with West and American leagues. A 200 fine targets tampering, and reporting deadlines tighten player obligations.
Billy Delaney, Jim Jeffries manager, travels from California in pursuit of a champion’s watch after the Munroe Sharkey bout. He says Jeffries will fight the winner, but only after three months from now, with reasons tied to securing a suitable challenger.
Ex Governor George W. Glick, 76, active in Democratic politics and Florida winter, endorses Hearst for the presidency. He cites Democratic principles, opposes reorganization, and names Hearst as meeting platform demands of 1888 and 1900, arguing the party must win through unity and principle.
Santa Fe offers unusually low fares to Oklahoma Texas and Pecos with spring excursions starting March 1 and 15. Fares quoted reach across a wide territory including Guthrie Shawnee and other Texas points. One way fares around $200 with various round trip options touted by T S King P&A Topeka Kansas.
Fragmentary OCR text references train routes to Florida, sleeper services, and a board of rules. It also mentions cures for a cold, a signature, and various unrelated phrases, yielding no coherent event or report to summarize.
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