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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1903

Page

3

Chicago Alley Owners Fight Weight Rule For Bowling

Chicago bowling interests press for a weight limit of sixteen pounds per ball to restore fair competition. Heavier balls have driven out amateurs and benefited experts, with owners warning the change could curb dominance by top centers and provoke action from bowling authorities.

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Ease to Ease In Net: Lincoln 1, Easeels 23

EASELS 23, LINCOLN 1. Nebraska lineal defeats YMCA 1 by wide margin as Olver and Guyer contribute goals. Shiels and Hagenahot Bird Hamas stand out for the winners while the YM A offense struggles. The match highlights an improving Eagles squad and a strong team performance.

Lineal Kinaketh Tolan Indiana Bandioanind Guyer Hamas

Uncertain Racing Results Highlight Mixed Track Meet

Fragmented OCR text describes a track event with multiple athletes, teams and places but many garbled phrases. Notable mentions include Tommy Corcoran and Albertas with unclear results and a reference to New Orleans and a race outcome near 364 points.

Trial recounts a crime and chase through city streets

A detailed narrative describes a chaotic pursuit involving a Cheyenne man and a posse, the fatal shooting of a suspect during a confrontation, and ensuing police actions. Eyewitnesses, belt-carrying items, and street names appear amid accusations, arrests, and a coroner verdict linking death to a wound during the pursuit.

Metropolitan Life Extends Building and Buys Parkhurst Church

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has agreed to purchase the Catherine Warte residence on the northeast corner of Twenty-fourth Street and Madison Avenue and extend its building project across Twenty-fourth Street. The church will vacate for construction, with cash payment for the site and the insurer gaining a full frontage along Madison Avenue between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Streets.

Metropolitan Life 24Th Street New York Ont Et Saadant Bante Pew Phe Cash

Restorative claim offers nerve relief and vitality

An advertisement touts a Restorative remedy for nervous derangement causing sleeplessness and fatigue. It cites quick benefits after a few doses and urges readers to request a free pamphlet by mail, claiming restored energy and calmer nights.

Wales Ray Fred

Swede Swindled in Kansas Farm Scheme Near Leavenworth

A Swedish man posing as a buyer duped local farmers and bankers in Leavenworth and nearby towns. He forged bank notes after promising large land purchases, leaving investors with losses of several thousand dollars and fleeing to Kansas City with accomplices.

Alfalfa King Investment Claims Shock Sedgwick Count y

A Sedgwick County man known as Alfalfa King reports large profits from alfalfa and hay ventures. He describes net returns, land acquisitions across several counties, and plans to plant thousands of acres while cautioning against overstatement of earnings.

Sedgwick Wichitz Kas Tno Mike Wild Iha Faerie Marsacre Mr. Oldfether Tarber Moacra Bae Ales Siz Tirtesian Meanie Meads

Stolen Class President Sparks Suspensions at Wellington High

Eight senior boys at Wellington High School in Suramar county faced suspensions after an alleged plan to kidnap the student president on his way home from church. One other student was reportedly touched inappropriately during the incident and later the group was threatened with removal from graduation. The school principal said actions will be taken to prevent a repeat and secure examinations next week.

Hesnu Wellington Selictoal

University Oratorical Contest Attracts Large Audience

Topeka residents and students filled the university chapel for a yearly rhetorical contest. Dr S Garrard of Topeka won first, Davis second with 23, Barnes third 18, and others awarded cash prizes. Judges noted unusual preparation and audience interest. Also Nathan Jones of Kamporia Kans died after a fence collapse caused a fatal lung hemorrhage. he was 77.

Lawrence Ken University Chapel Garrard Topeka Wendell Sre Deas Davis Um. Barnes Fon T. L Jones Ee Sanshowther University Raneus Atuhleen D. S. Alfos C.S. Finch BM. Branley Raymaid O'Leary Bryant University Mandolin Club Kamporia Kas Jan Nathan Jones West Twelfth Avenue

Prohibits Bloomers in Territorial Schools Sparks Controversy

Governor Ferguson heads a crackdown on girls wearing bloomers in territorial school sports and social scenes. He vows to end such attire in basketball and athletics, calling it inappropriate while urging reforms in smoking in hotel lobbies and trains. He orders heads of schools to stop bloomers outfits and condemns ridicule of the students.

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Miles of Coal Cars Tie Milwaukee to Chicago Belt Line

In Milwaukee on January three, WW Howls laments a long string of coal cars stalled in transit toward Chicago. He notes cars line up overnight and congestion in Chicago prevents unloading, with over 40 cars tied up on the road for weeks as he seeks shipment recovery.

Milwaukee Leneih Chicago Howls Chi Mr. Howle Mitwakes Elheels Chicago Railroad

Chicago Railways Struggle With Unmoved Coal Car Backlog

Chicago railroad officials describe a coal shortage and massive car jams as trains sit on side tracks for miles. Borrowed locomotives failed to move cars amid congestion, with rail lines blocked across the north, making it nearly impossible to clear the freight backlog.

Armstrong's Rise in Washington Spotlight

Chicago January 20 Robert B Armstrong rose from a Chicago reporter to assistant secretary of the treasury through bold self‑advocacy. His career began eight years ago in Chicago from Iowa, advancing via the Chicago Record and New York press posts. He secured private secretary to Shaw by letter, and Shaw appointed him after his persistence.

Chicago Robert Bo Armstrong Transury Washington Lise Bob Armsrong Itowa City Hills York Mb Thas Pines New York G. Shaw Treasury Armstrong Hye Ty Shaw Armstroma Ncy Department Arestrotz Gan. C. L. Spaulding

Papermakers threat as Sunday work day looms in Appleton

In Appleton Wisconsin the United Brotherhood of Papermakers faces a looming Sunday work day crisis after Kimberly Clark plants inform unions of a short shift. The move follows a previous strike that idled mills and disrupted the local economy. Union officials refuse to discuss details while hinting at further action if demands are not met.

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Pazo Ointment Advertises Ring Worm Cure

An advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures ring worm and other skin diseases with a refund if ineffective. It mentions a long list of conditions and promises money back to customers who are not satisfied.

Worm Ed Gbert Soren

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