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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1903

Page

3

Big Inheritance Probable for Atabi 00 Man

A Kansas News item reports a likely substantial inheritance for an Atabi 00 man as the English government seizes the man’s estate, with implications of potential legal justification.

Heirs Fight Over 30 Million West Indies Estate

An estate dispute centers on a $30,000,000 fortune once amassed in the West Indies by Charles B Bradhear and his siblings. The six original heirs, including Mrs. Mary Sund of Macon, claim shares while some relatives died intestate. Proceedings aim to settle rights among the surviving brothers and sisters and their families.

West Indies England Charles B. Bradhear Charles Bradiey Ahe Glidren Cuukis Greot Zugiind Znidita Bouht Uae Gil Preyien Mapand Mary Sundfam Macon Charles B Brad- Wey

Land Purchases and Turmoil Stir Ottawa Markets

A Stranger’s land deals sprawl across Ottawa area, including sale of 199 acres south and east of a river, a farm and stock moves, and a $9,000 ranch transaction. Debates swirl over postal and telephone networks fueling secret organizations and reforms, as civic groups press for measures against crime and graft amid ongoing negotiations and public notices.

Ottawa Severo Frank Franklin Mate

Sunday School Strives in Longstanding State Event

Fragmented OCR text outlines a religious community gathering and references a Sunday school session, a preacher named Jerome Mark, and a regional governor. It hints at church activities, a fires convention, and a 30 year milestone, with scattered mentions of Kansas and testing dates and a general civic-religious context.

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Armstrong Named to Treasury Post at Age Twenty Nine

Washington notes reveal Secretary Shaw favored Hubert H. Armstrong for the Treasury secretary role to be vacated by Spauldine. Roosevelt approved naming the 29 year old despite opposition, highlighting youth influence in national affairs and drawing comparisons with younger leaders and recent officials.

Washington Shaw Hubert H. Armstrong Secretary of the Treasury O. T. Spauldine Armstrong Roosevelt Prust Arnstrome Iit Gan Armstrong Je Chusky Tn Tin Hoguewelt Albert J. Teveridge Indiana Dni The Treasury Milton B. Ailes Thenridge Indivgit Ampang Manny Pier Ani Senate Beveriles Philippines Phitiersine Commission

Yanger Callahan Match Off Monday Night Fight

Tim Callahan withdraws from the Benny Yanger bout amid plan flaws and disputes over one referee and two judges. Philadelphia’s Billy Roche refuses to set Yanger to the rile, citing conditioning concerns. the planned card next Monday will proceed with all other bouts, leaving the Callahan bout canceled.

Yanger-Callahan Chicago Tim Callahan Benny Yanger Philadelphia Big Mitneager Billy Roche Yanger Holling Althoieh Thih Callahan Yenger Callehan Roche Tito Thik Ben Donnelly America Isec Ete Mats Agers Laspostbie Perron

Mercer a great pitcher in a torn era of baseball

A garbled reminiscence recalls Mercer as a standout pitcher in New York and Detroit circles, comparing his style to Clark and Griffith. It notes injuries, strong infield defense, and mentions teammates and rivals like McGuire and Farrel while describing the era’s intense play and the Wanderers club.

New York George Winnie Mercer Detroit Twirley &Ha Sir Francian Matcomians Washington Clib Wanderers Clark Olor Garden New Fork Westie Waserntal Stine Rte Farrel Meeer McGylpe Sean Sare Mercer Ike

Sid Hat alwass win credited in magazine baseball club

The fragment reports Sid Hat alwass win credit in connection with a magazine baseball club and an account balance around 22,000. The readable text is garbled but implies a financial or membership detail tied to a sports club.

Sid Hat Alwass Lana Thsee

Ryan Wins Clear Victory Over Billy Stift In Kansas City Bout

In a crowded Kansas City ring last night, Ryan dominated Billy Stift across ten rounds. The bout featured sharp jabs and solid combinations, with Ryan forcing Stift to the canvas briefly in the later rounds before the referee counted him out.

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Kelley S Outfield Plans For Cincinnati Feds

Kelley, manager of the Cincinnati Feds, plans a reshaped outfield with BNKE Trott taking a field position and Resmoumo remaining in center. He regrets Crawford’s assignment to the Princeton club and seeks a strong infielder to balance the lineup as discussions continue about the plan.

Kelley Cincinnati Feds Deedieal Sam Crawford Keer Bnke Trott Thas Field Resmoumo Te Himaniz Ieller Crawford Trenetien

JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON MUNROE FIGHT AND JUDGING

Salt Lake City January 1 The Herald prints a signed statement by Champion James J Jeffries about his recent bout with Jack Munroe in Butte Montana. Jeffries says Munroe did not land a punch in four rounds and claims the referee and opponent conspired to rob him of victory. He insists he dominated rounds two and four and that Munroe himself knows the knockdowns were untrue.

Salt Lake City Herald James Jeffries Hart Jack Munroe Hutte Montana Jefries Munroe Eftries Duncan McDonard Mindate McDonald Mintoe Jeffries

Whispers On a Moving Train Include Samplers and Smoke

On a train near Cincinnati a group organized into sampling committees debated health and safety. Four wanderers traveled with a party, their behavior amid the moving cars described in wary detail as the train neared Cahmbuts and the forward door opened.

Fragmented OCR Storyends in Carefree Comedy Scene

Readable fragments describe plasterers in a lively street setting with Emma or Carrie involved in a chaotic moment by a water cooler and a bottle incident. The tone hints at a melodramatic or comic scene with 1920s newspaper flavor and informal dialogue. Names and precise actions are garbled, preserving a sense of intraline chatter and mistaken identity.

Wisconsin's White Doe Eludes Many Hunters in Sawyer County

A famed white doe in northern Wisconsin has eluded hunters for five years. Sightings cluster around Round Lake and the eastern Sawyer County woods where a single deer with white hide and white-spotted fur has been repeatedly seen. Despite shots from nearby roads and woods, the animal remains alive and has since produced fawns, attracting continued local interest.

Wisconsin Sawyer County Round Lake Mt Wan New York Sun

Winter Eczema Or Tetter Causes and Relief Explained

An old medical blurb describes winter eczema or tetter as a recurring skin ailment. It often targets the head hands and feet with burning itching cracking and raw inflamed patches. The remedy proposed is S. S. company claims to neutralize acids and cleanse the blood, promising all signs of eczema disappear. A free booklet on Skin Diseases is offered by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

S. SS Swift Specific Co Atlanta

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