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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1904

Page

3

Train of Ine Stock to Markat and Hogs Arrive

Readable fragments describe a special train bringing eighty cattle and hogs to owners. Mentions 1908 fields, Lebanon and Kur locations, and a New Year's market. See references to a Rock Isls train of thirty four cars and a Wednesday event with buyers and cargo moving toward Bethlehem.

Sounty Markat Lebanon Kur Jan Strethone Boge Fort Lebanon Ianeas City

Kansas Oil Field Activity Report and Local Court Postings

The Kansas oil districts show growing wells and ongoing activity through November and December, Independence leads with the most wells, and new work continues in districts with gains over prior months. A separate note reports a court case involving a local individual, with mention of a hearing and potential warrants.

Mdence Kas Jon Kansas Wella Wells Deealy Chelsea Tronskter Ulat Iin Elf Pruitte Ol and Gas Company Cerettory Cherile Reniest Humber Neoipahi Ant Gardanville Danny Deoduedd Hawdlom Seine Spain

Hutchinson Man Arrested in Embesadling Case

Hutchinson Kansas police arrest Marshall Leeander on charges of embezzling 367-25 from the Sentry Wholesale Grocery in June. He has been out of state since then and recently located while employed on the road with the grocery company.

Hutchinson Kas Marshall Leeander Bern

Why Gillett Passed and Creditors Seek Mexico Assets

The article reports creditors meeting over Grant Gillett’s failure and alleged schemes. A committee to investigate Mexico assets is appointed, with Shaeffer and Deatherage to travel there for details on Gillett’s mining properties and claims. They plan to report by February.

Kansan Grant Hb Creditas Howse Mean New York Gillett Sulier Allie West G. W. Hurd Charles A. Shaeffer Holmes Live Stork Commission Company B.fl Mexico L. Gillett

Disappearance of John Diskin Explained in Pittsburg Kans

A Grant township farmer John Diskin, missing for about two weeks, is accounted for by Bank embarrassment rather than foul play. Diskin, a widower with four children, was reportedly deeply involved with creditors as searches ceased. Western Rural Routes notes rural carriers appointed including Tescott regular Ezra McGavan as substitute.

Pittsburg Kansan John Diskin Grant Diskin State Bank of Walnut Washington Tescott Exra McGavan Halle McGavan State Journal

Barney Oldfield Aims for Mile in Forty Seconds Before Retiring

New York reports Barney Oldfield, famed driver, says a mile in forty seconds is possible on a straightaway. He plans one more year of racing, hoping for durable records, then retirement, with Daytona and Ormond Beach on future plans pending Alexander Winton's orders.

New York Weill Barney Oldfield America Barney Mikes Oldfield Colorado Daytona Ormonde Bond Placenda Alexander Winton Thurp Ormonde Ivan Tarn Gsind Sam

Corbett to Fight Britt for Lightweight Title

San Francisco and Jacksonville report that following Tuesday night's title bout Young Corbett is poised to sign to fight Jimmy Britt, the Pacific coast champion, for a likely featherweight match with McGovern or Hanson as tentative opponents. Promoters in Frisco are already pursuing the pair with inducements. Bowditch to coach Harvard football, Harvard, Jan 1. Peter Bowditch, former end, is tipped to lead the Harvard squad with Hurley as co-manager, replacing prior candidates.

San Francisco Jax Young Corbett Rill Yell Jocal Jimmy Britt Pacific Coast Mny Terry McGovern Eddie Hanlon Corbett Brtt Youngs Lee Jimmy Denver Pugiliem Britt McGoevern Hanson Si Sre Nic David Terry Frisco Bowditch Harvard Cambridge Mass Peter Bowditch Morley Hurley

Cornell Names Assistant Coach for Crew Team

Ithaca Jan 1 The rowing committee of the Cornell athletic committee has elected Charles A Leader of Wilkes Barre Pa Cornell 1902 as assistant coach of the Cornell crew to guide the team. Leader will begin his duties shortly and will assist in training and strategy.

Lueder Cornell Ithaca Cornell Athletic Committee Charles A. Leader Wilkesbarre Cornell Crema Bhra Bander University Itney

Fragmentary sports item hints at varsity rowing and coaching duties

Fragmentary text references a rower who served three to four years on a varsity crew and helped achieve championships in wrestling and other activities. It suggests potential coaching or assisting football men, but readability is limited and key details are unclear.

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Yale Editors Face Suit Over Yale Daily News Publication

A New Haven lawyer and Yale Law School graduate sues Yale Daily News editors including Burnett Goodwin and associates over articles tied to a Yale football ticket incident. Papers served on the News editors. Goodwin whereabouts reported as traveling west for business.

New Haven Wmn. L Yale Law Yale Daily News Burnett Goowin Yale Yale Anumi Weekly Beans Gre Ist Hume Boston Biarete Ber D. Thatcher News Menara Clucas Printact M. Havempyer Kerr Mason Miinson Willams Wénior The Nives Burnett Goodwin Hank So Mr. Goodwit West Ty Buntness

Sheckard's Release Could Move to New York Nationals

Brooklyn club president H H Ebets says Sheckard’s sale to the New York Nationals is possible soon if a fair price is offered. He rates Sheckard as a premier outfielder but the club plans retrenchment and will field a strong team next season if kept. Also notes Davenport signs Cal Williams to captain Davenport in 1904 and Keary seeks Central League presidency with broad support.

Broolyn L—enaries H. Sibets Brooklyn Bail Club Sheckard New York Nationals Ebtvets Cor Sheckard New York Brooklyn Rose of Sheckard Davenport Cal” Williams Bloomington Folland Exal" Williams Rock Inland David Crockett Escapure Springhead Cincinae Tan St. Nicholps Pulliam August Herrman Reds Basia Pittsburg Dreyfuse

Favorites Fall In Holiday Racing Across Cities

Racing in Los Angeles at Ancet park saw favorite Ti Curtis win the second race with Dargin and Gold Mineral in close pursuit. Henry Clay Hye captured the mile and seventy yards by a narrow margin as weather stayed fine and track was good. In New Orleans favorites Julia M and Floyd 4 won amid clear fast conditions, Bondage Travers and Dusky disappointed bettors. San Francisco Ingleside event featured favorites falling, with Jockey Club the only winner as Dik Tornin claimed the two year old race.

Los Angeles Cal Ancet Park Ti Curtis Dargin Gold Mineral Henry Clay Hye Rye New Orleans Jan. L Julia ML Floyd Bondage Travers Dusky Bettors Frisco San Francisco Jan Ingleside Jockey Club Dik Tornin Thowett

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Direct Rectal Suppository

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole effective treatment for piles, delivered via suppository to contact the problem directly. It cites testimonials from Wallace Cookman and BM Palmer and promises a cheap, home remedy free from surgery, with a free Causes and Cure pamphlet offered.

Wallace Cookman Hallerton P. Qu Canada Palmer Windsor Cait Cy. Mershall Mich

Midwinter shoot drama and Kansas City long drive

The midwinter shooting meet in Kansas City saw Kansas City claim first honors with St. Joseph and an all Kansas team close behind. Rockaway won a five and a half furlong race in a tight finish, while Omaha placed second and ties formed among the top shooters.

Mendon Burnie Bunton Rockaway Kansas City Kansas St. Joseph Omaha Mian Gan Club Cody Bramhall Ars Ansas

BAINTER ENTERS THE THEATRICAL FIELD IN KANSAS CITY

W Bainter, a famed railroad man, has begun a transition into theater. He recently left Mosk Island for Port Elizabeth and is en route to Kansas City to take an assistant manager role at a local theater group. His move marks a notable career shift from railroads to stage management.

W. Bainter Pamleent Ie Mosk Island Povener Port Eitadhore Kansas Gee Gfills Sobp Asport

Real Estate Transfers in a Local Record

Real estate transfers listed include Nelson to Hibbard for $1 in quarter 1,38, with several property deeds and parcels in Elm Grove, Gould’s addition, and Walnut Grove addition. Names include D S Hibbard, L T Fe, M Gleed, C A Van, and Eliza C, with addresses such as 472 Polk Street and 722 Harrison. Transactions reference blocks, quarters, and legal descriptions with cash values noted.

Nelson D. S. Hibbard Smith KS. Bleteoe Polk Street Gould Laurent Street Eliza Ceret

Readjustment in U S trade marks a hopeful year ahead

A New York review of RG Dan and Co cites readjustment as the banner word for 1903, noting a trough in 1896 to peak prosperity by 1902 1908 and a retrenchment year with price cuts and reduced production. Some sectors remain uncertain yet many regions foresee recovery in 1904. Trade activity steadied by clearance sales and strong holiday buying with cold weather aiding distribution while wheat and corn exports show shifts. Business failures for the week ending December 3 numbered 209 versus prior weeks and years.

New York Annual Review of Trade Rg, Dan & Co United States Mfe Bradetreet’s Retalista

Body in Potter's Field and Tragic Bakery Death

A man lying in the undertaking rooms since Christmas day was buried in Potter's Field Thursday. Jealousy led a male suspect to shoot Mrs. Heed and his employer T. J. Eltzen, then kill himself behind a bakery. The woman will recover. Authorities hold the death as a suicide while seeking relatives believed wealthy in Ohio. Telegrams to locate relatives have yielded no replies. The deceased was a young man with a noted Ohio connection.

Galena Potters Field Snyder Mra. Heed T. J. Eltzen Ohio

Suspected Self Destruction Attempt By W H Shafer

Pittsburg January 1 W H Shafer a prominent Girard citizen attempted to cut his throat in a Pittsburg hotel room The injury was not serious The act followed poor health that hindered his work as a traveling salesman for a leading Missouri firm He is well known in Girard and has family there The story includes garbled details about a St Louis works fair and a Main street bread seat information line.

W. H. Shafer Pittsburg Girard Santa Shafer Missouri St. Louie Bread Seat Sith Main Street Chiras

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