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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1904
Page
3
Atchison Kansas January 27 Millers report that Japanese merchants seek prices on flour in large quantities and may order shipments if paid in United States currency. The mills reply they will not ship unless paid in US money and unless insurance companies grant war risk coverage.
In Atchison a domestic dispute escalated as a husband struck his wife with a plate during a quarrel influenced by her kin. The couple, with two children, separated after the incident and the feud reportedly stemmed from kin interference and the wife’s independent marching orders. Authorities note no lasting trouble between the spouses.
The trial recounts tense moments as Ne went to the kitchen and a revolver was drawn. Mrs Slagel allegedly attacked with a hot stove, Witmer testified of the sequence, and the defense and prosecution prepared for court action.
Norton County residents praise Norton High School for rapid growth under Professor WW G His te with an expected enrollment near 300 this fall. The school offers preparatory normal and commercial courses, strong faculty from Kan sas State Normal and University of Chicago, modern equipment, and broad community support making it one of the state’s leading district schools.
Parkona Kas January 12 arrangements nearly complete the Parsons Hikes will raise a $50,000 opera house ready by September 1 to occupy a prime city corner owned by the city sale under a proposition for purchase to be submitted to the council next Monday night a stock company will be formed among the enthusiasts Newton Kansas January 12 city officials ordered inspections of the amusement lease causing several exits and fire escapes to be corrected
John H. Cox of Erie and George W. Davis of Princeton appear in a trade list for iron holders and boxed vehicle axes. Other names include B Hanlon and Jann Wiebe linked to live stock chutes and light machinery mechanisms in Whitewater and Stennins.
Dr J D Buckner pastor at First Methodist in Hiawatha learned youths from the school were buying liquor at a joint in Robinson. He confronted the jointkeeper Arthur Hutchinson in Robinson, who supplied whisky. Buckner filed a complaint. Hutchinson was arrested and jailed.
In Cowley county district court on a Tuesday afternoon the Falter 11 case, involving Woods for the defense and Hackney for the prosecution, devolved into a general melee as law books and other objects were used as weapons. Sheriff intervened to restore order while ex-Judge W. T. McBride observed. The proceedings and any notion against Woods remained pending.
The Emporia Savings Bank merges with Emporia National Bank under new officers including President H Duniup and VP W T Soden. Directors include George H Plumb and J J Soden. Capital stock rises from 160000 to 200000. Also report: Bottlers meet in Wickit Oklahoma with participants from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory. second annual convention, 30 new members admitted.
Officers arrest first truancy offender Richard Alexander in Galena Kae after evading authorities and teachers for some time. Books provided last weekend. he resumed truancies. Probate Judge Wilson from Columbus sentences the boy to reform school.
Chicago report details a disputed six round bout with Tommy Ryan of Chicago and Jack O'Brien of the East over referee authority. Ryan balks at articles lacking the $50 travel expense and insists George Siler be referee, with Hert Crowhurst tied to O'Brien. Promoter Ferretti says money arrangements are settled and a fair deal is needed while noting Philadelphia club avoiding travel costs.
New York gossip centers on Bob Fitzsimmons declaring readiness to fight Corbett after two rested nights. He says his hands are sealed and that Munroe is easy, while Gardner must lick him. Philadelphia reports Anthony Drexel Biddle faced a fire at home and sought boxing gloves valued at 200 dollars.
Jockey H Phillips, leader in wins, is nearing a two year contract to ride for Thomas of New York owner of Hermis and other cracking horses. The deal, valued near 25000 dollars, includes the usual mount fee and win share. The agreement, pending for days, was reportedly closed at the fairgrounds with Phillips set to join Alexander Shields, Thomas trainer, in steering upcoming mounts.
In St Louis players will report on a date in March with Abe stay here. McAlcer may visit this week and arrive around the 1st of March. Frank De Hass Robison indicated the Cardinals would follow the Browns, matching their spring moves. A southern trip to Dallas is likely for a balanced spring series.
Memphis Tenn Jan 13 a clash looms between the pacing king Dan Patch and a proposed auto world record attempt by Barney Oldfield using the Billings track. Oldfield plans an early Mardi Gras start aiming to beat the current mile marks with a car speed of 344 5 over roughly ten miles. if successful the auto record would beat Dan Patch before the half pole on the same course.
West ern league meeting in Lincoln Nev is delayed by an injunction case brought by George Tebenn. Tebenn supporters plan to block usage of league funds. President Sexton hires lawyers to fight the restraining order while Tebenn and Packard appear set for a personal dispute over the league matters.
A fragment mentions debts totaling over $1000 with names Burns Waterhouse Ferguson Bendar Co Newman Lamasney Bros and amounts of 3000 and 3575 dollars. The text lists individuals and firms alongside large sums without full context or dates.
Kansas university general manager of athletics G. Plank reports multiple weeks of seeking a football clash with a Big Nine team for next season in Lawrence. Iowa and dillials declined, Chicago no reply yet, while Stagg plans a return and Weeks seeks eligibility clarity for five Kansas players.
Detroit report says Joe Gans, lightweight champion, defeated Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn in ten rounds at the Metropolitan Athletic Club. Gans knocked Fitzgerald down four times and dominated most rounds, with Fitzgerald winning only the ninth and tenth.
John J. Ryan, famed for speculative schemes, issues a challenge to Barney Oldfield and William K. Vanderbilt Jr. to race one or five miles in Florida for 500 to 3000 dollars a side, with proceeds to charity. He plans to travel south with his Mercedes powered car, under his French chauffeur, regardless of acceptance.
A torn dispatch reports that Hedges intends to slash the St Louis payroll by about sixteen thousand dollars. The two magnates Edge and Jeer, long maneuvering behind the scenes, are said to seek reduction in salaries as part of a broader shake up in baseball circles.
Racing at Frisco on January 1 saw Unkland Martinmas win the six and a half furlong handicap, breaking the California record in 1:08 and a fraction. Seaee, Bull, and Nicholas chased. Suntaoe led early before fading to finish toward the rear.
Henry Ford of Detroit shaved three quarters of a second from the world mile record today. The time improved the mark as he finished amid a coating of cinders after a soot scraped surface. In Louisville, a large bid emerged for English Lad, the winter Derby favorite, with Mey 2 Derby plans announced.
The report from New York dated January 1 notes tension over two year contracts for players Davis and Jones. John E Madden Lexi Jurimian and others discuss payment obligations as clubs seek to avoid losing top talent amid rival league competition. The piece hints at broader negotiations and potential contract enforcement.
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