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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1903

Page

3

Detroit Seeks Hermis and McChesney Meeting

Detroit officials discuss a plan to invite Hermis and McChesney to a joint meeting as part of ongoing efforts at Cleveland area horse racing events. The discussion occurred during a lengthy session at Hotel Cadilue with local owners and jockey club representatives present for several hours.

Detroit Mit Poh Secret End Hide Rycal Eluh Eset Ate Hotel Cadilue Jockey Club Chicago

Corbett and Hanlon In Close Boxing Battle

The report details a tight sixteen round bout between John Corbett and Hanlon with fierce exchanges. Corbett’s defense and crisp rights pace the action, while Hanlon answers with power shots as both fighters push for the title. the crowd sees a strenuous, evenly matched contest with moments of clear superiority from each boxer.

Corbett and Hanlon Fight Rips Through Ten Rounds

A detailed boxing report chronicles a fierce twenty round clash between James J. Corbett and Eddie Hanlon. Both fighters exchange powerful rights and lefts, with Corbett showing grit in body shots and uppercuts while Hanlon lands sharp blows to the jaw and kidney region. The narrative tracks multiple rounds, noting corbett's resilience, clinches, and exchanges as both men trade tempo and remain on their feet despite heavy punishment.

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Corbett Returns Threat Prompt Declares Jeffries Fearsome

Ex-champion James J Corbett responds to a threat from Jeffries quoted in a Terre Haute dispatch. He says Jeffries is afraid to meet him, reveals rounds fought at Coney Island, and asserts he can outbox and counter any blow, predicting a decisive contest if it occurs.

York Rim Coney The Aboyy James J. Corvette Terre Haute Ind Tmes J. Jeffrinty Dipatcy Corbitt Mor Mukent Giesarch Jeffries Coney Island Jeffrien Islai Jetiries I Terhians Tinllikt

Politician Seeks Testimony On Pyramid Pile Cure

A dinner gathering in Wash recognizes a prominent politician as receptive to testimonials about Pyramid Pile Cure. Mr Newton Young of Pennington is cited as a patient cured after fifty years of piles, prompting a signature from Geo W Scarborough praising the remedy's effectiveness. The Pneumomany of Mar shall endorses the testimony, offering a thousand dollars for the cure’s proven results.

Moe Mir Newt K Young Pennington Steptien Leo. W. Scarborough Penninarton Ms. Scarborough Mr. Newton Young Geo Pneumommany Marshall Atch Beckus Doliere Scarborough

McCoy Injury Impacts Bout Schedule Amid Winter Weather

Fragmented sports wire item notes McCoy cannot tithe again for three weeks due to injuries from his bout with McGornstci in Philadelphia. Also references Kansas City Athletics basketball upset and a Frisco racing meet with Long priced entries, all amid winter conditions and scattered results.

Metoy Codynsies Titan McCoy McGornstci Reot

Racing and weather notes from New Orleans event

Fragmented OCR note describes horses Racing et Wow Orienos in New Orleans Pet 7 Allyer Jay Delagon winning with favorite Dutaall Hers and Immorator. Mentions fading light for guide and inspector Shen claimed by Dariites. Weather described as rainy with track “Fivpoy.”

Orienos New Orleans Pet Allyer Jay Delagon Gui Inspector Shen

SNOHE SAVED HIS LIFE Murphy Heard Horror Sleeping and Pulled Him Of Track

Paterson New Jersey February 27 report on Siler New Jersey man who avoided disaster after Murphy at Market Street depot heard cries and hauled him off an Erie railroad track. The incident halted a potential tragedy as the sleeping man narrowly escaped death with quick action and restraint.

Murphy Paterson N. J Siler Owen Erie Elitson Argagermuster Market Street caPiets Trate Caine Horton Mar

Fragmented Report on Northwestern Students’ English Exam

An incomplete 19th century style account notes eighty students failed English at Northwestern Chicago on February 5. It mentions a religious farmer and a teacher, references to examinations and paradoxical phrases, and cites a tailor, a New Oxide street address, and unclear details about outcomes or follow up.

Young Girl Marries Promoter Then Circus Man in Love Triangle

Arkansas City reports a complex case where Pearl Phillips, a 14 year old runaway, marries Miller, later elopes with James H. Woods the promoter. Woods deserts his wife and their child, a boy named James, prompting custody fight and police involvement. The case unfolds with a divorce suit, financial arrangements, and disputes over the child.

Arkansas City Enya Cuttin James H. Woods Pearl Woods James B Bieisees Woods Ute Kreames Prutting Jr Woodle Hala Wooda James South D Etreet Ebilla Woode Cr. Atkinsim Woolle Bond

Wedding reunion links boy and girl of forty years ago

Kanesss Man wedn at 65 woman he loved in youth in Hiawatha Kan Feb 27. J. H. Meyer and Mrs R A Shearer married February 21 at Lock Haven Penn. He served in the Civil War, later prospered in Kansas, wife died, he found her again in Pennsylvan ia, she remarried then became his wife after reunion.

Hiawatha Kan J. H. Moyer R.A. Shearer Lock Haven Pent J. H. Meyer Racket Nell Meyer Frown Pennsylvania Abe

Abbeyville Man Killed by Train in Hutchinson

George Cade a Mestitty resident of Abbeyville was killed by a Hutchinson & Southern train near here. He tried to alight while the train moved, fell between cars, and died minutes later from injuries. Cade was a relative of Hubert Oliverton, who died in a sensational manner at the same place two years ago. About a year earlier Cade's son John accidentally killed himself with a shotgun.

Abbeyville Hutchison, Kan George Cade Abbesville Hutchingon & Southern Motter Cade Hubert Oliverton Sash Place Apo Cade John

Medora Postoffice Robbery Blows Open Large Sum Stolen

Telegram from Washington reports Mil ler fetched 19000 for a government build ing project. In Medora nearby postoffice burglary was carried out with a big iron safe blown open and about $100 in cash plus additional cash and valuables taken. Robbers misled local witnesses and fled.

Medora Hutchinson Here Aberne

New Oil and Gas Field Advices in Chimie Feb

Fragmentary notes report a new oil and gas field in Chimie with February advisories by a teller. Mention references to Prairie GM and Gas company and staged operations, unclear dates, and a ground fall incident with death and dilatory actions.

Chimie Kaa Teller Trate Prairie GM and Gas Company T& Te Pange Kimeas Organization Dil Ani

Pursie and Ere Agree on Drills in New Territory

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate pursuit of agreement to deploy three drills in a newly explored area of the Ianaas Coa. The text is garbled but suggests a plan or approval to begin operations in unfamiliar territory. Further readable details are unavailable.

Ollotte Ianaas Coa

Government Service Clash Over Aged Employes

The article reports Commissioner Ware pressing to dismiss aged civil servants and fill posts with younger workers. Secretary Hitchcock reportedly refused approval for many removals while the Civil Service Commission examined law clerks and pension positions. Proctor defends Ware and warns reform efforts may spread to other departments.

Ware Hillevax Aid Hitchwock Kuch Kimnove Cy Letvil Service Colobel Ware Ste. Ware Proctor Psivernment

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