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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1904

Page

3

Bank Robbers Triple Thefts In Kansas Scene

In Pacls Kansas two suspects linked to a bank raid capered near town after ambushing a safe. Names Charlen Gor Rey and Themes Roger, both considered fugitives, faced pursuit from Paola to Louieburg as locals chased a gang tied to robberies in Cleveland Missouri and other towns. Two robbers fled after explosions at a Cleveland bank but were captured nearby. Police and citizen posse units, including Van Kirk and Hulse, trailed the pair through Somerset and Bull Creek, finally surrendering near Paola with minor injuries.

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Confession in Montana murder case reaches courts

Howard Hale, held in Osawatomie State Hospital, confesses to killing Ora Ross near Montana last December. He details entering Ross’s home with a revolver, knocking chairs, shooting Ross, and later threatening a roommate, with motive given as jealousy. Preliminary hearing set for February 1.

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PILED GRAIN ON THE GROUND AT BELPRE BUYERS

At Belpre Kansas on January 25 grain dealer Dr. G Donovan stored 60 000 bushels in ten piles on the ground and then cleaned them after October 10. Dry weather spared almost all, producing No 2 wheat from the entire lot. Dealers report similar experience as prairie freight cars and normal grain handling resume.

Belpre Kas Ienin

Burial of Four Canines Sparks City Dispute in Wichita

In Wichita a funeral for four dogs faces opposition as A A Hyde orders the cemetery superintendent to halt burial at Maple Grove. Community members argue over ownership and the fate of the pets while association officers contest a claimed death in a distant state.

Wichita Kan van Browny Fieets Maple Grove A. A. Hyde Miri Atk Atk

Fire in Leavenworth coal shaft burns twenty mules

Fire swept a North Leavenworth coal shaft on January 25 in Kansas, blamed on a lamp caused by a boy feeding mules. The air fan was shut, the shaft smoldering, and about twenty mules were freed and scattered.

North Leavenworth Leavenworth Kan Kansas Auine

Railroad delivers 1000 ton Rex Milling consignment to South Africa

Santa Fe delivers a 1,000 ton shipment from Rex Milling to the Rock Island line destined for South Africa. The train, festooned with buntlines and banners, was halted after entering the east leg of the United Pacific line at Rivermde where a photograph was taken.

Kansts Coy Sanso Finur Rontal Santa el Rock Island Rex Milling Company South Africa Rivarmde

Freight Train Derails Near Hed Bridge Station

A southbound Missouri Pacific freight train derailed at Hed Bridge, Missouri, about 21 miles west of Kansas City, blocking the passenger train for several hours. Details of the cause and the extent of damage are unclear.

Oeewatomie Missouri Pacific Hed Brridge Kansas City Gnuse

Unclear OCR: Fatality After Sheriff Deputy Altercation

Fragmentary OCR reports a fatal incident involving a deputy sheriff named Hopkins after an altercation in a rural area. Details are severely garbled, but the event centers on a death following a confrontation on a Saturday afternoon. Further corroboration is needed for precise names and location.

McGovern Cheers Britt Rise for Coast Fight

New York on January 25 Terry McGovern discusses Young Corbett Jimmy Britt and a planned San Francisco bout set for March 4. He praises Britt as a future champion, recalls Britt’s rapid improvement, and predicts a strong coast showdown with Corbett.

Ex-Cardinal Donovan Sought by Teams in 1925

Report claims ex-Cardinal Donovan may join Donavan as manager near an early season, with Chicago and Washington pursuing his services. An authority in baseball circles notes Callahan could manage while Donovan’s move hinges on negotiations in Chicago. Washington previously eyed Heidrick and senators’ interest remains uncertain as talks unfold.

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Enter Louisville Stakes Listed Maudlin Odds and Entries

The entry list includes 1,014 horses with 29 more added than last season. Zosieville and Jon are among entrants along with various Western horse verifiers. The Kansas City spring meeting impact on Churchill Downs was questioned but ultimately set at rest.

Zosieville Jon Kansas City Churchill

Britt to Weigh 110 Pounds for Cal and Corbett Fight

The article discusses the approaching white lightweight bout featuring Britt and Corbett. It notes Britt plans to weigh 110 pounds at 6 o'clock on fight day, with questions about whether this is too close a call and who the weight will affect most. Both fighters are deemed skilled at welterweight and capable of a rattling bout.

Pamhlcesnte Corbutt Britt Haa Corbett Mer Britt Ako Corbett

Choynski Plans Retirement After Troubled Career

Joe Choynski, returning from a disastrous stint at Boston, announces his permanent retirement from boxing. He cites low purses and trouble from recent bouts. He recalls a controversial fight in Boston where a foul occurred and officials counted him out amid disputed results.

Joe Choyneny Toston Reitevi Carter

Entries rise for Kansas City meeting at Churchill Downs

Secretary Price announced high entry numbers for the local events as California and eastern mails brought in nominations. Stakes total 1,014, twenty-nine more than the previous record, with an average of over 10 nominations per stake and 210 Affertenti owners among the largest clubs in history.

Lerdqy Price California Eastorm Tohved Kansas City Churchill Downs

White Sox To Train In South

Chicago owners map spring training for the Chicago Americans with a March 4 to April 14 travel plan. They will base in Marlin Springs and New Orleans, play exhibition games in Fort Worth Dallas Houston Shreveport and other cities, then finish a Nebraska or Ohio trip before the league season opens.

Comiskey Chicago Americans Chicago Whitesox St. Louis Detroit Marlis Springs Tex Orleans Fort Worth Dillos Marlin Springs Mey New Orleans Mobile Montgomery Birmingham Memphis Nebraska Ohio

Keene’s Youngsters Rival for Western Races

Memphis report notes J D Keene, famed for Russia’s recent 3 year old champion Irivh Lad, will be a strong factor in western 32 year old races. He shows thirteen promising youngsters from fashionable lines. Kid McCoy bankruptcy case filed in New York. Norman Selby lists assets at 150 dollars with 5 248 dollars mobility. Brooklyn and City of London chess clubs set dates for annual cable match between America and Great Britain on March 25 and 26.

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Britain Match for Sir George Newnes Trophy

A match is to be played for possession of the Sir George Newnes trophy. The trophy currently rests with the Brooklyn Gheas club.

Britain George Newnes Brooklyn Gheas Club

Conspiracy Against Peter Reported in Balkan States

A Balkan conspiracy against King Peter is alleged with engrained agitation in Belgrade and among Montenegrin emigrants. Reports claim officers of the murder party burned portraits of Francis Joseph and the czar. court-martialed defendants were halted by order of King Peter.

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Philippines Trade Grows

Philippine trade figures for the eight months ending August show a total rise in combined imports and exports by about 6 000 with gains from hemp and copper shipments. Excluding coin and government supplies, the data credit much to archipelago trade performance. A White to Talk Irrigation reports he will travel to Chicago to discuss irrigation ventures with Idaho men, including a gypsum mine project and a gold claim named Little UL.

Philippines Washington Philippine Insular Bureau The War Department KSA Courtifba A. White Emporia W. A. White Chicago

Flying requires less power than walking or riding for long travel

The article argues birds prove flying uses far less power than other progressions with examples from storks migrating between Budapest and Lahore. It compares horses in sulkies, long walks, and rail travel, noting birds cover thousands of miles with minimal weight and effort, implying air flight needs the least horsepower of movement.

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