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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1904

Page

3

Kansas News Jury Expected to Behanded Tuesday

A Kansas jury is due to receive the case on Tuesday with proceedings anticipated to proceed under court authority. Details on the defendants and charges remain unavailable in the provided text.

Lyons Tragedy Case Factual Details Read In Court

The McAnamy murder trial in Rice County draws intense attention as jurors hear the case. Evidence shows a severed throat and bloodstained surroundings at the victim James McAnamy’s well near his home, with defense arguing George McAnarny could not have been present. The trial, already long, proceeds at the district court with testimony about previous threats and possible self harm. Local figures including sculptor Lorado Taft will appear in Baker tonight, and social events like the annual girls gym party feature in community reports.

Hal Geo McAnarny Geome Uist Lorado ‘Taft Iicturer Citcego Art Institute Mr. Taft Nee Ast Wesleyan

Bribery charge after Dewey ranch employee alleged approach to jurors

Atwood Kan June 13 Baldwin Kan reports a Dewey ranch worker Lebow allegedly offered jurors 100 to influence a Wilson county treasury robbery case. Three jurors were approached before the panel for the WilPon trial. Lebow was taken to St Francis for preliminary hearing. The three-count case targets Dewey interests amid efforts to sway jurors. A separate note from Baldwin reports Baldwin university basketball opening with Ottawa University, 28 17, in favor after engine trouble caused delay.

Dewey Atwood Kan Jones Thomas Lebaw Desty Castle Company Bornwestern Kancax Tryue M. A. Wikson Rawiine County Lebow St. Francis Tron Acadust Labow Sheen Akwen Dewey Ranch Norton County Baldwin Reker University Ottawa University Roy Wilkes

Carbondale Lodge Marks Anniversary With Ball and Supper

Carbondale’s lodge reports strong attendance and sound finances as it nears its first anniversary of the order. A banquet for over 200 followed by an upcoming installation ceremony lists names for officers and committees.

Cartondale Clert Grand Lige Carbondale Tureday Todire George Burns W. C. W._Q. Hyatt Wads Daet RB LW Fulton J. Bi. Fewitt Escarty le I. Bissell EL Latter Whitinne Lathrop Heo Swallow

Suspected Murder in Norton County Cornfield Altercation

In Norton Kansas on January 18 an argument between Weeley Sharomake and Geo Callaway in a county cornfield led to Sharomake being struck on the head, likely by Callaway. Sharomake fell unconscious and died Friday night after being taken home. No arrests have been reported.

Norton Kas Weeley Sharomake Geo. Callaway Sheromake Calfinas Callaway Lares Ele

Pollock Named Referee For Herrera Neary Bout

Chicago referee Abe Pole Lick was selected at a Milwaukee meeting between Charley Sentry and Aurela Herrera for the upcoming boxing match in Milwaukee. The earlier draw led Herrera to claim he held the better shade. a new date and route details follow for the event.

Chicago Herrera Neary Milwaukee Jan T Charley Sentry Aurela Herrera Exican Abe Pole Lick Monus

Owner of World's Record for Two Heat Sulky Race

A sporting brief notes the owner of a world record in a two heat sulky race, highlighting unprecedented speed and outstanding performance. The report cites the athlete's name and the event setting as key details of the record achievement.

Ferano Sought To Crown Kentucky Queen Of Trotting Turf

In Lexington Kentucky on June 18 Ferano, driven by Ea Bergon of Millionaire L. V. Harkness, seeks to equal or surpass Lou Dillon’s mile record in the Futurity renewal. Ferano is hailed as a rival idol to Lou Dillon, with forecasts she could challenge two minute pacing if she maintains improvement beyond two-year-old speed metrics.

Lexington Ea Bergon L. V. Harkness Ferano Fereno Lou Dillon Reece Dillon Fereng Kentucky Nancy Hawke Maud S Benyer Nate

Plicque Retains Hicks in New York Legal Battle

In New York a judge denied a motion to revoke a three year apprenticeship contract for Wallace Hicks the negro jockey. Alphonse J. Plicque a New Orleans trainer and owner seeks control arguing misrepresentation under Louisianalaw while Hicks also signed a separate earnings split with Hamilton M. Wright of New Orleans. The case centers on contract validity and ownership rights over the jockey.

New York Wallace Hicks Alphonse J. Plicque New Orleans Hicks Louisiana Justice Clarke Supreme Court Vider Hicks Lint Hicks Hamilton M. Wright Hivis Wal Iice Hicks Clarke Wright Poe United States

Ferenc the famous trotting mare of Moko’s line

Ferenc, a celebrated trotting mare, dominates races with a record that includes a 2:06 heat mark and multiple Kentucky Futurity wins. Her 23 career starts have all paid, placing her among the era’s best with victories from Evansville to Memphis and Oakley to Lexington.

Preeti Lou Dillion Harkness Barn Perend Moko Ferenc Oakley, O Memphis Tenn Secreta Vary Beet Ss8 Evansville Ind Lexington O¢La Endow

WANTS BADGERS TO PLAY IN MADISON THREATENS QUITTERS

Minnesota manager W C Deering traveled to Madison to press the Wisconsin team to honor the scheduled game on January 23. He offered a return game in Minneapolis with a cash guarantee and an extra 50 dollar guarantee for another Minneapolis contest if Wisconsin agrees to host the Gopher team as planned. Negotiations stalled without Graduate Manager Kilpatrick present, prompting Deering to go to Chicago to arrange alternative games for Minnesota on an implied 2200 mile eastern trip. Yale crews at New Haven introduce training shifts including street runs and rowing machines, with new equipment awaiting adjustment and a February 1 harbor start anticipated.

Minnesota Aer Wisconsin Madison Wis Badger W. C. Deering University of Minnesota Deering Minneapolis Asgother Deekig Cheater Roberts Kilpatrick Chicago Minnneapolis Yale New Haven Gareity

Washington Club Status Report Jan 13 Arrival

Ban B. Johnson president of the American league arrived in Washington with John E. Bruce, secretary of the national age, to discuss status of the Washington Club as of January 13.

Washington Club Washington Ban B. Johnson The American League John E. Bruce Nation al Age

Baseball Ownership Changes and Player Openings Discussed

Bir Johnson indicates plans to name new owners before leaving the city and reveals an entirely new outfit with a new first baseman catcher and infield. Coughlin to stay with local team, not play third base for Detroit. Denver franchise deal and compromise details emerge as Western league magnates negotiate. Captain Arnola wins Live Oak handicap. Ascension and Bielia Allen among contenders. prices and purchases noted.

Johnson Coughlin Detroit Gema Ut van Captain Arnola C. Re Ellison Ellison Ascension Censiin Zorcins Armsid Bielia Allen Sqear Vipertne Morris Big Ben Hayward Hunter Major Mansir

Outsider Scott Wins Oakland Stakes and Sets World Mark

Joan A. Scott, an outsider, won the Adam Andrew Seiing stakes at Oakland by a head over Cindy, breaking the world record for six and a half furlongs with a 1.19% time. Eleven raced, San Nicholas favored with Arcade and Dainty close behind, Scott leading most of the way for a thrilling finish.

San Francisco Joan A. Scott Adam Andrew Seiing Cindy Oakland Jane Holly Washington Park San Nicholas Jennings Arcade Dainty John A. Scott Price Scott Jockey Club

Change in Health Laws by City Boards

Dr C F Kaere, wirman of the city board of health, returns the summary of changes from a joint health meeting and a fined banner of the city. Menninger's report summarizes the Feowat meeting recommendations of health committees. The plan aims to reduce the city physician's authority and place him under the board of health. Spencer will draft ordinances to adopt the changes for approval by the Realty and sanitation committee and board of health.

C.F. Kaere Wirman City Board of ‘Health Spencer Banner Menninger Arid Sanitation Committee Board of Health

Abrahams Announces Candidacy for Legislature

John V Abrahams announces his candidacy for the legislature from the city district comprising the Second Third and Fourth wards. A noted young lawyer in Topeka with over ten years of practice he has long supported city welfare and Commercial club membership and would likely serve the city well if nominated and elected.

John V. Aprinams Abrahams & Ome Topeka Commercial Club

Go Eve the Grip Prevent Sale In Maenrse Tirgees?

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled words and names. The readable portion hints at a notice or notice-like item concerning prevention of a grip or seizure and a sale, with unclear entities and no coherent event or date to anchor.

Sixth District Notes Highlight Local Politics and Economy

Norton residents debate party lines as Frank Lockard quits politics to farm near Norton. Dimmick family legacy in Ludell. Cawker City oil firm forms with $50,000 capital. Norton court term to hear Dewey case. district counties report crops, banks, oil and gas booms, and new infrastructure amid lively politics.

Frank Lockard Norton Norton-Phillipe-Smith W. H. Dimrotck Oklahoma City Rawlins County Ludell Luella Dimmick Graham County Solomon River Moriand Leavenworth Cawker City Ledger Norton County Cawker City Ti Dorado Kan A. Carleton John Hagven Cawker City Ledger Lounkett D. Sida Chautauqua Park District Court

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