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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1904

Page

3

Witnesses Pin Gambling Bust in County Grand Jury

Derby poolroom proprietor Clayton Maltby testified as a key witness before the county grand jury. Prosecutors warned of gambling houses operating in the city, with several owners and managers still at large. Investigators said some dens reopened last week as the panel adjourned amid security concerns.

Angie City Kes Jan Oi Clayton Maltby Derby Carey & Malthy Bald Matthys Minttation Beth Hmv Willerses

Society notes show Dodge City youths praised as decent fellows

In Dodge City on January 21 the jointists, mostly young men, are popular with peers and women. Some study law with aims to enter politics against the current county attorney who backed Bob Hopane. Arts traveler G. A. Rat Ft. Smith arrives with family to visit Soldiers’ Home in Leavenworth. locals discuss relief efforts for his distress. Cherryvale Republican notes broader local crime and court stories.

Dodge City Ihe Bob Hopaane Smith Arts Cherryvale Leavenworth Hushla Pu Smith Whl Cherryvale Republican

Help a Sick Friend With Restorative Cure Book

A sweeping plea offers a medical book promising cures for chronic diseases. It instructs readers to request a trial copy by mail, pledging no charge if it fails, and urges sending money only after trying the remedies. The text touts nerve, vitality, and world health claims.

Cam Aires Tays America

Judicial panel faces ex facie challenges in murder trial

In Winfield Kansas a venire of men remains to be drawn for a murder case after earlier challenges. A second venire of twenty jurors was ordered. A threatening ransom letter demanded $290 as a ransom to avoid harming Watts's son, with warnings of burning out his eyes. Police observed the visit of Watts's family and attempted kidnapping were discussed in investigations.

Usree Kansas Winfield, Kan W. Watts Witmot Watts Winfield Bicoy

Mystery Man Found in Tri Cities Area

A man of unknown identity was found in Hwpuria Kansas town after arriving by train. He says he walked into town, wears new shoes, and cannot recall his name or origin. He shows a deep mood, avoids speaking, and has refused to eat while authorities seek to identify him.

Verdict for Miss Corder in Runaway Injury Suit

Miss Terra Carter, in Wellington, was awarded 32.00 damages by the district court against Stephien von for injuries to Miss Corder from a runaway team colliding with a carriage. The suit sought 10,000 dollars, alleging injuries from the wagon collision. she recovered despite severe injuries. Also reports on weather in Kansas and Oklahoma, a bond election being declared illegal in Winfield, and farmers’ sessions in Brown County at Hiawatha.

Wellington Terra Carter Wie Darmagen Bcainst Stephien Von Helle Pinine Farmer Misa Corder Stephenson Wesil

Burglarware at Riverdale Banker's Home Sparks Electric Traps

In New York on June 21 a decoy burglary at Giovanni Morodini, Jay Gould’s former partner, near Riverdale triggered deadly anti burglary defenses. Wary watchers employed electric warning systems, motion signals, and hidden wired traps, causing alarms and hazards as intruders were repelled and warned. A mysterious tonic advertisement circulates amid the chaotic scene.

Jay Gould Fort New York Giovanni PL Morodini Jay Blaro Furey

Corbett Praises McGovern and Looks Back on Fights

In San Francisco on January 21, Young Corbett lauds McGovern as a dangerous puncher and recalls key battles. He notes his own hands remain sound after tough contests and reflects on the mental strain and the hardest blows he endured in fights with Horton Hanlon and McGovern.

San Francisco Young Corbett Vick Civig Corbett AloGovern Tim Hanlon McGovern Eddie Terry Connecticut

Thirteen Clubs and a Dream of a 12 Club League

Boston readers study Barney Dreyfuss's forecast of the end of separate leagues as a 12 club merger in 1906 looms. T H Mulane calls Dreyfuss prophetic and suggests St Louis and Boston may fade as a stronger circuit forms. Reports say clubs seek relief from heavy losses by joining forces in a single organization.

Boston Dreyfuss Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburg T. HL Mulnane Dreyfus Han St.Lerula Heston

Wisconsin appoints Coch ema coach and staff reshuffle

The athletic board at Wisconsin selects Coch ema as assistant to Curtie with a 3800 value season, while others like Earl Rose and Coach O'Dea receive assignments and salary terms. A four oared shell is authorized, and scheduling for baseball at Chicago is arranged amid broader coaching changes.

Madison Wha Athletic Board Acaderty Wisconsin Shane Curtis Cochema Wis Ene Ae Eral Sanses Earl Ard Atch Wis Ae Sab Earl Ft. Rose David Race Milwaukee O'Dea Kilpatrick Tilmoke Furocs Chicago

Hicks to France for horse training and racing plans

Jockey Bick and manager Micque, of New Orleans, will train horses in France next season for Baron Leninie. Plicque, a French scholar and horse owner, holds a long contract on Micks. A syndicate of local men advanced 40,000 to purchase horses with riders in France.

New Orleans Jan. A Bick Bic AK. Micque France Baron Toonink Paris Plicque Micks Hicks Next Sesson WC Whitney Hervafner Baron Leninie Good One Pliicque Pileque

Boston Nationals land pitcher Wilhelm from Pirates

Boston announces the release of Joe Wilhelm by the Pirates and reports Birmingham claims improper return. The dispute centers on whether Wilhelm should have been returned to Birmingham or purchased by Boston, with Birmingham denying the claim. Also notes Young Corbett facing possible future bout with Sullivan and scheduling of Indian football classics Carlisle vs Haskell set for Thanksgiving in Cleveland. Reds plan 21-man spring roster. John J. Druin to train Onward Silver and brood mares in Kentucky. Hart releases McLean to Cardinals. Waddell seeks season placement. bookmakers report Oakland defeat and Owners Handicap event.

Fittsboro Boston Nationals Joe Wilhelm Pirates Birmingham Daten Dreyfus Wilheim Boston Escate Cer Iowekniey Wilhelm Wittspurg Atlatuctory Bowe Birmbtsham Abeard Young Corbett San Francisco Young Corbet da Bres Fefeatinng Manson Denver Boyle Yourur Corbett Dave Sullivan Britt Neithar Min Corbett Sullivan Corbett Lawrence Kan Jan, Jr Edaekell Vaaliste Poaia Hinnkell Institute Carlisle Cleveland Ax Speed Haskell Indians

Racing notices and signings span major circuits

A round of racing notices lists Washington Jockey Club events from March to April, Brooklyn and Coney Island meetings, and Brighton Beach dates with judges, handicapper and officials named. King William II changes hands in Kentucky, while Dovecote and other horses fetch attention in New York. Los Angeles and Missouri circuits announce race schedules and new organization forming the Missouri Grand Circuit. Herman Long to lead Toledo team as manager and captain.

Washington Jockey Club Thureday Vorembet If Tday Swenday Metropolitan Jockey _ Chile Oes Cmye Eatehester Rauing Soc Geiae Brooklyn Jockey Club Mondatamber Coney Inland Jockey Brighton Beach Racine Association Stratoon Association Butte Facing Association Hlartues C. J. Fitzgerald Marc Cassidy Clarence McDowell HW. Poettengill Yorburgh A. G. Geickmore Barratts J. I. Halt H. VS Sloman Mackay King William II Lexington John Mackay H. Haggin Rancho del Paso California Eugene Chantilly France King Wiliam IL Mility Kingston James Keene Castleton Stud Mattie Corbett New York James R. Keene Sedat Herman Long Toledo Ohio Strobel Toledo American Association Teai Detroit

Princeton Baseball Schedule for 1904 Southern Trip

Princeton N J January 21 The Princeton baseball schedule for the forthcoming season was announced today by Manager W F Preston. It is described as the hardest schedule Princeton has faced in years. The team will undertake a southern trip during the season.

Princeton N. J Princton W F. Preston

Dr Miles Remedies Claim Heart Care and Nervine Heal Longstanding Ailments

Isaac Heap of Wichita Kansas credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and New Heart Cure with curing decades of heart palpitations nervous spells and stomach trouble. He praises Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills for quick relief and endorses Dr Miles remedies as the best in the world urging readers to obtain a booklet from the Dr Miles Medical Co Elkheart Indiana.

Wile Miles Ahe Isaac HeapLmg Station Ter Santa Fe RR Wichita Kan Br. Miles Medical Cov Eikbart Ind

Princeton Schedule Prominent In Early Season Baseball Tour

The schedule lists Princeton hosting many foes including Trinity, Georgetown, Lafayette, Fordhurst, Lehigh, Cornell, Syracuse, Penn, Harvard, Yale and others across March to June with matches in Washington, Philadelphia, Ithaca and New Haven. Notable note mentions Dick Harley joining Toronto after a season with Chicago National League club to play center field.

New England Princeton Trinity Philadelphia American League Richmond Georgetown Washington Washington American Intel Tufts Lafayette Fordhurst Pennsylvania State Bixeter Exeter N. E Andover Brown Providence Lehigh Cornell Syracuse Pringston Pennsylvania Washington and Jefferson Ithaca Amherst Brows Harvard Williams Yale New Haven Tune &Hucknell Tune West Virginia Joune New York Dick Harley Toronto Arthur Irwin Dick” Harley Chicago

Wireless chess game ties steamer St Paul and Minnetonka

The Minnetonka won as black in a wireless chess match with the St Paul. The ships began about five miles apart, moved in sight, then Minnetonka gained a knight loss and checkmated after four more moves. The Minnetonka ended about 20 miles behind.

Voyageraon

Liquid sunshine toast at MIT alumni banquet

New York January 21 The Technology club of MIT New York alumni will hold its annual dinner February 5 at the University club. Liquid sunshine is served to all members with a capsule at each plate. Guests drop the cap into water and, with radium, create liquid sunshine as they toast their alma mater.

New York Technology Club Massachusetts Institute At Technology University Club W. J. Morton

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