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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1903
Page
3
Carnival of pugilistic events set for Lomton features bouts, exhibitions, and boxing dignitaries. Organizers plan a packed program highlighting local fighters and a charity tilt to close the event.
In a maze of wagering chatter a London sporting club hints at a proposed bout between Terry and Jordan with heavy bets on the side. Ordway discusses conditions and venue while doctors and managers weigh inducements and timelines for a potential midwinter showdown amid training in Mt Clemens and international betting interest.
A chaotic report describes planned bouts and tainted bets featuring contenders like Tommy Fryen, Munroe, and rivalries linked to Corbett and Rice. Promoters fear attendance drops as townsfolk question legitimacy and safety, with mentions of arrests and police involvement looming in Four Retinde and nearby towns.
The Indian Girls, led by captain Setier and Sorter, defeated the To Polit team 26 to unknown in a fast high intensity game at Fawkell Curt Saturnty plaht. Godard starred for Taneka while MiNell and Flood featured in the St Joseph notes with talks of Flood possibly returning to the Saints.
The article profiles Thomas F. De Fal a Kalifactor performer known as De Faw in the Topeka scene. It covers his rise from a circus background tracing his stage work with Cora Tanner Richard Moensfeld and Mabel Page to national recognition. It notes his father T E Pul a blackface minstrel, his service in the US Navy, and his long career across the country including a recent stint in Georgia with Mabel Page.
The Railway Employes' Home plans a $75,000 expenditure to purchase land and erect a building in Pyorin Midiet. The move follows a convention resolution supporting a suitable structure and aligns with efforts of trainmen and conductors to advance the project for a home or lodging facility for their members.
Edward O. Perkins, a Fourth United States cavalry lieutenant and former Marine, left Fort Leavenworth quarters for Leavenworth city and has not been heard from. Rumors of murder or desertion circulate as police and officers seek any news, while Perkins’s wife Raynor from Carbon- dale Kansas, claims to be his spouse and discusses their broken past and children.
An advertisement promotes White Ribbon Remedy to curb thirst and suppress appetite for intoxicants. Claims indicate it can be tasted or tasted in water, betrays no patient knowledge, and is endorsed by supporters including temperance workers and doctors. The text notes testing by advocates and lists Topeka distributors and physicians offering the remedy.
The Kansas Chess Association executive committee selects Topeka for the next over the board tournament, moving from prior plans. Renowned players from Ottawa, Lawrence, Minneapolis and Sylvan Grove report rescissions and late resignations during the event chronology. frequent pairings include Gilley of Ottawa defeating Barber of Lawrence while Ordway of Plainville and Stein of Kansas City engage in results.
News roundup from Kansas towns reports details on a death inquiry into a Manning heir dispute, trial transcripts in Pendleton case, and a broader look at local legal and political actions. Includes state road plans, road and railway orders, and a sequence of accidents, fires, and weather notes across Fort Scott, Junction City, Abilene, and Wichita.
A Washington Star report cites a headquarters detective urging residents to stash money and jewelry under pillows or mattresses rather than in drawers. He notes burglars target conspicuous spots and that many crimes involve youthful amateurs. Protect valuables with night storage rather than visible safes, he says.
An OCR fragment describes a German ship at a South Street wharf in New York with crews stepping on deck and handling pigeons aboard. The garbled text mentions SALLOH PIGEONS and port activity, but specifics are unclear.
A voyage tale describes messenger pigeons aboard ships like Amelia and In ponaine. Pigeons live on deck, emerge in fair weather, and sometimes enter cabins to peck at food. They are tame, follow crew, and may stay aboard for days or weeks while ships travel to distant ports.
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