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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1903

Page

3

St Francis irrigation project stumbles in dip efforts

The Sedth Fork irrigation scheme near St Francis faces delays and budget strains as a major ditch runs seventy miles with water loss. Farmers anticipate a costly end to the year with limited drought relief and countywide impact. Local developers pace plans for land sales and new infrastructure amid harsh agricultural year.

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Morill Items Promote Morrill Farm Series Effort

Spirited fight noted as Morrill and Kas advance in the series. A county farmers association report outlines changes and leadership, including Jacob Lichty as president and Neher as secretary. The year saw one of the best established trends, with a focus on farm finance, banking and local business.

Morrill Kas Jarob Lichty le Ty Cure Kiew Hantge Ous Untr Sheven & Wilebt

Contagious Blood Poison described and claimed remedy

A distorted advertorial fragment discusses a mild contagious blood poison with external signs such as sores and mouth ulcers. It claims mercurial and other treatments fail and promotes a specific tonic from The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta as a guaranteed cure, requesting readers to write for a book.

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Gymnasium Overhaul Spurs Plans and Conversions

A fragmented account describes a gymnasium project featuring a seven lap rubber track, a seven lap path, and a plunge bath. A feed-ball attachment will become a portable machine, with building commands and staff details noted but unclear. Continuous patrols and security measures are described amid renovation talk.

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Burglary at Nearby Farm After Chloroform Plot

A farm near Cherokee was invaded by thieves who chloroformed a farmer named Jacot Duringer. The raiders stole an unknown amount of property including hogs, and the farmer, tied to a chair, recounted the events after regaining consciousness. Police believe the crime stemmed from a prior tale of a supposed hoax.

Nice Bird

Sues Her Husband's Slayer in Cherokee Kas Court

Mrs Xeurn Williamson of Cherokee Chamkee Kansas files suit against Harris Jaties over her husband Allen Williamson's death. The case unfolds in Leavenworth County court with related actions and a separate hearing noted. Also listed are pension grants and local crime reports from Emporia Arkansas City and nearby towns.

Xeurn Williamson Cherokee Chamkee Kas Liara Wilamisia Allen Williamson Harris Jaties Jgses Slo Degeouit Shuriken

Desperate Marriage Flight Ends in Pursuit and Alleged Slander

Ledger reports N Patterson of Kimpuria seeking action after a scandal involving his underage wife and elopement. Patterson’s kin, including John Gumting, contest the marriage while Gusting defends his son’s second marriage. Pursuit and warrants unfold as authorities weigh the claims and possible retaliation.

Huabsnd N. Patterson Kimpuria John Gumting Patterson Marcel Wille Hergurenta Bone Mmporia Mr. Gusting Bushing Deen Paterson

NortoW SENTIMENT. Winfield Judge Bays There Must Be Evidence

A garbled report describes Judge Hamilton's temporary tenure and a temperance push. It notes a city prosecution of a crime tied to drinking, a refusal to arrest a suspect, and a ruling that future judges would conduct trials with required evidence to secure convictions. Strong entities include Winfield, Judge Hamilton, and Jointiais.

Winfield Hamilton Clurad Erink Thor Iife aintHer

Newkirk Coal Shortage Forces Limited Deliveries

Newkirk area faces coal shortage with suppliers limiting sales to 80 cents worth per customer per delivery. Some wagons are hauling full loads to meet demand at higher prices while customers risk reduced winter consumption. National bank notes stronger capital positions amid shifting regional finance in Sattonwond Falls.

Geentin Jeaine Fool Newkirk Tae Sattonwond Falls Jan Sue Exchange Bank Mami Ia Exchange National Bank

Ma bini Can Go and the Guam Detention Policy

Washington January 21 President Yelt transmitted to the senate a message regarding Malini and a proposed pacification of the Philippines outlining orders to secure release of detainees. The note discusses Guam’s governance, war department directives, and the broader aim of peace and unity with the Philippine islands under military oversight.

Washington Senate Ind Guam Agen Janukey Malini di Paton Letery War Aes le Philipines Ventel Islaies Theodore Roose Mts Pacific

Washington Fans Expect Del Hanty to Leave Senators

New York reports Washington fans and sports agents discuss the Delahanty case with Chicago and New York clubs. Washington declines to meet a $4,000 annual price, while Delahanty prefers New York. George Davis’s status with Chicago is also debated as talks with Somers and Kilfoyle unfold.

New York Calemanty Davis New Yorkational Washington Washington Club New York Ciph Del Wells Delehanty George Levis Manacer Comiskey Chicago American Beastie Club Fit Walker Davie Hl Nest Pensi Han Min Jenve Marein Davin Rentwin Liturda Pattednipmas Johns Ant Messie Somers Kilfoyly A. C. Srounda Jonas Wood Slatyeenth Street Aveniue A Firealtent Fotian John T. Brash Neill Titus Markewaen Bunene Hower Ana Ito Mel Fason den Ealled Keiretary Knowles Eimnet

Wisconsin Favors Curtis for Wisconsin football coach

Madison reports strong sentiment in favor of Arthur Curtis, former Kansas coach, as successor to Phil King. McCarthy also supported. Curtis seen as best fit due to knowledge of Wisconsin system and past success at Kansas.

Kansan Phil King Muitton Wis Madison Mrt Benet Tesats Stromets Bs Arthur Curly Temdie Pit King Nore Bacis Hs Comet Curtin Finca Kanone Chas McCarthy Curti Mecarthy Wiarnnsin

Unclear MLB Player Moves Spark Contract Talks

Fragmentary report notes Detroit club figures like Harcow and Carr in contract discussions. It hints at Ball's plan for Munroe to tour England Ireland Scotland and Wales to meet promoters. Jersey City seeks to retain Carr as manager and outfielder with interest from McGardner and an Eastern League outfield group.

Montana Detroit Masaxer Harcow Sigars Charte Carr Dorssey City Carr Makinic Marke Jersey City Jr McGardner Torontnather

Opening of Indian land allotment to Chickasaw and Choctaw

A graphic government notice announces a February 1 opening of land allotment for the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations. The flow of farming land to be divided among the tribes starts with the United States opening parcels on the stated date.

Indiana United States

Teller Chosen to Succeed Himself as Senator

Henry M Tatler declared elected by President W B Adams after a week of unyielding Democratic effort and rumors of treachery. Delays arose from absences and restow of red gall, with the Democratic branch in continuous session since Monday morning and the juries of the Democratic members since noon Wednesday.

Henry M. Tatler United States W. B. Adams The Madden Senate Ate Trier bin Ainee Thomas M. K Qterson Bamlits Yeral Wie Rembly Uborina Jeniees Benen Howe Regul

Land expansion and political notes mix with western settlement

The article discusses land allotment and sales to Indians in the Choctaw nation, with plans to distribute millions of acres to white settlers and commodity crops. It also covers political events in the U.S. Senate and a Teller vote amid party tensions and claims of threats, highlighting development across new roads and towns in the region.

Atoka United States Jen Ae Rasporks Tinitit

Father's search ends as daughter found after years

Brooklyn report says Princis Roborg found his daughter Maurie Jorehine after a 27 year separation. An advertisement led to the discovery, with Mrs. Albert Boyles of 749 Halsey Street recognizing a girl placed in a Boston convent years earlier. The tale recounts his long effort, with detectives and public notices aiding the search.

Brooklyn Princis Roaborg Halter Street Peatere Hetrin Maurie Jorehine Trian Mtyt Rosberg Ashi New York Albert Boyles Halsey Street Boyles Ethel Mandy Fae Borton Tvo Es Dame Marie de Hardy Serohaten

Fragmented Early Senate Fight Over Recognition

A garbled report describes Democratic senators clashing in the senate chamber over recognition rights and a new set of entries. It notes President pro tempore action and ongoing disputes as Gov Peabolly withholds permission from both bodies.

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Wedded on Fast Train with English Bride Passenger

A rancher and a parson wed aboard a fast train while en route to meet Miss Margaret A. McGuern of London England. Robert G. Somers of Moorcraft Wisconsin and Rev W West Over of Newcastle Wyoming officiated as the ceremony occurred in a Pullman car. The knot was tied at speed with a large crowd nearby at Topeka, Kansas.

Robert G. Somers Moorcraft Wie Mies Margaret A. McGuern London Eng Marie W. Westover Newcastle Wyo Somers Mise McGavin Trietila

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