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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1903
Page
3
Long blocked records reveal payments to about 280 persons tied to J P O Neil once in Vinegar business. Sister sent estate funds after his death, with Oklahoma connections and Noble county probate. The case traces a complex web of transactions, former clerk notes, and inquiries into the origins of the funds and owners.
Dewey and Clyde Wilson of the Oak ranch near Goocland Kan have acquired control of two townships in Gherman County and extended holdings toward the north and east. Foreman Ratcliff reports the purchases include multiple local properties, tax titles, and planned lines into adjacent ranges, with several other holdings still under consideration as Vakar and Vern counties see expansion.
Jan. 19. Mrs. J. Balt, a Smyperia resident, was arrested on a sanity charge after she threw water at officers and fought them when they entered her home. She claimed divine communications and threatened to burn an entire house while her children were near death, leading to a dangerous disturbance. she was held for a mental evaluation at the asylum.
An explosive attack in Lawrence aims to destroy a boat and injure none. Nightengale, a river fisherman, is linked to dynamite use and property damage across multiple boats. A separate report notes a death by illness and travel plans for Salvatore, a traveler from Saline with a stop in New Jersey en route to South America.
In Salina W-Jat Maston and farmer Yio lived south of the cliff near Muleidw, found hanged in the county jail Saturday night. A towel was used. the body was discovered by officers. Aten Caster, a merchant, reportedly killed himself in the Meret Talniaes. Bank of Toronto fails as Kam details show a potential $35,000 loss with limited restitution possible for creditors.
A garbled report from Abilene describes a local library event with mentions of books and a speaker. The text references names and locations in a fragmented way and references a sentencing in a separate context, suggesting mixed dispatches from different stories.
Low rates to Kansas City are promoted for travel, with details garbled. The notice mentions January 1P and 26, contact numbers, and hours 3 to 5 pm. It references destinations Kansas City Rock Island and Kenswe City, with vague plea to consider a visit.
Four other National League clubs are set to challenge for the league title as competition heats up. The report notes rising contenders and the expected intensity of the season ahead.
Brooklyn president Ebbets leaves for Cincinnati to attend the National League meeting while vowing to protect players and plants. He says Brooklyn will not aid opposition to peace or surrender to the American league pressure and discusses Captaincy and the Keeler succession amid team turmoil.
Buffalo announces Erie Athletic Club offer of 35000 for a twenty round boxing match between James and Corbett. The promoter, Hermaty PeanaRet, writes the Champion and ex-champion seeking satisfactory terms. He plans to survey the purse and hopes to stage the bout in January, with possible interference if authorities object. Also notes ongoing boxing cards in Canada and a separate baseball recap from San Francisco.
The article notes Blair of Fort es breaking a world record in a sprint event with a time near thirty five seconds, while others like Blair and Huse Prient train and comment on prep for fresh track candidates. It also mentions coaching changes and upcoming meets as part of a busy track season.
A Baltimore reader reports dramatic relief from sore feet after using Omega Oil. The testimonial describes heavy daily foot strain, night discomfort, and a cure enabling long walks, urging foot baths and pore cleansing for stronger feet.
Nicholas Mayrath of Dodge City, a Belgian native who settled in Chicago before moving to Kansas, is profiled as a persistent experimental farmer. He owns 9,190 acres in Ford County and keeps meticulous records to quantify results. His 1913 crop yielded 2140 bushels of wheat with net profit 298.20 after expenses, based on a 60 percent annual yield relative to land value.
A Dill grant to Dernong for dam construction on the Kansas river at Topeka will be introduced in the House by AF Williams from Briernes county. Major T J Anderson, secretary of the Topeka chamber, has begun talks with stakeholders about funding and the new power project. The expiration of the old franchise was noted, and a prehewal is anticipated to start the dam work soon. John Chaney will pursue the measure in the house with the Commercial club backing.
Senator McMillan plans a bill to create a state fire insurance agency to offer fire insurance to Kansas residents at lower rates. He will push a constitutional amendment to empower the state to establish the agency, a reform party goal long supported by Elvin Wiew.
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