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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
3
The article discusses Padden as a potential asset to the club, noting he would strengthen the 014 team yet argues he isn’t worth 5,000. It mentions Pirates’ strength, praise for Beckley Corcoran and Morcisey, and references players like Kelley and other team dynamics. The text is a fragmented sports column with coaching and management quotes.
A fragmentary 1920s style report notes Seconday football coach Ke U receives $1200 plus expenses and a two-year contract. The source mentions Weeks in a tied context and references university sports contracts, salaries, and terms amid unclear details.
The report highlights rising prospects among foals in a major turf meet. Notable mares and sires are discussed with expected mile and a half performances. Breeders, handlers, and owners such as Keene and Shuler are noted amid race day chatter.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a court or justice related scene with names, places, dates, and actions. It references Wagon LS, Missouri, a judge or justice, and a case with people such as Fick and Pires, indicating a legal notice or court record excerpt.
Odd, garbled copy reports Jotities and Pitz arriving early for an athletic show in Kansas City. It mentions Karate City Sudan, a rehearsal, and a possible strong Preliislness with Jet Trics-Firatiniens company. references to Corbett and a controversial past event are included in distorted text.
The Langens sold their Kansas smelter and plant to the Granbys of Uranbs Mo for $75,000 with plans to invest, expand capacity to 7,200 tons yearly, and raise the monthly payroll to about 2,000 dollars. The deal, still awaiting formal transfer papers, keeps Lan Yon in charge of operations while Granbys plan housing and further expansion.
A New York advertising agent dining in Pittsburg observes traveling men choosing Stuart's Dyspesia Tablets for indigestion and irregular meals. He interviews peers who report relief from gas, heartburn, and stomach distress after using the tablets, praising their digestives pepsin and diastase and recommending them for travelers.
Cherry Vale school board files two district court suits against ex Superintendent J S Dollison and his bondsmen for unpaid funds. First suit seeks 873 and interest from Dollison and bondmen Allen Hollingsworth Lyon. Second suit seeks 16163 and interest against Dollison Allen and Lyon. Board claims misallocation of state school funds August 189K and August 189%, with Cherry Vale receiving far less than entitled.
The Army Training School at Fort Ruey Kas began a ten and a half month program for farriers and blacksmiths under Capt Wy C Short of the Thirteenth Cavalry. Veterinary surgeons Alexander Plummer and Richard B H Power join as instructors. Chief Forager John Kiernan assists in hotex moving. The course serves carriers and blacksmiths from the post and Missouri mounted troops, with two terms per year and a one month gap between terms. Graduates will be kept on file and ceremonies occur at the course end.
Last week A anvme F a Jeon and Ed ot Geis at Chanute offered a one share interest in an oil well for 350 apice. The pair failed to secure partners or borrow funds, yet news arrived that the well had already sold for 362,500. Fenn remarked it was just his luck.
An outbreak of mumps sweeps the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth. About 38 inmates are in the hospital. most cases are not serious, though a few are severe. Officials fear spread to troops on post as strict precautions are imposed to halt transmission. The illness is linked to inmates tied to the Indian Territory.
Convicts moved from the old Fort Leavenworth facility to the new federal prison at Leavenworth Kansas as crowding prompted the transfer. About March 1 an estimated 300 to 400 inmates will be moved to the new quarters. Also noted is an electric lighting plan for Fort Riley and the conversion of the old central heating plant to an electric light plant. William Sherman, a painter, fell twenty feet from a church scaffold and survived. Precinct Roosevelt has commuted Grorke Murphy’s murder sentence to twelve years in the United States penitentiary at Port Leavenworth.
The note shortage for small denominations stems from rapid prosperity. Demand for ready money grows as business expands, increasing wear and destruction of one and two dollar bills. The bureau of engraving reports 430 clerks added in the past year, boosting staff to 31, and notes the long-term rise in banknote production since 1900.
The famed world known inventor and arms maker Krupp lived in tormented health and hunger despite an immense fortune and yearly income. He endured severe dyspepsia, followed strict dieting, and spent time on his estate and travels with a German entourage. His public charity contrasted with private salients on Capri and Essen, noted by Chicago Chronic.
A portrait of a content, self supporting man who shuns ambition and society’s push. He pays his own way, avoids vanity, and embraces simple living with humor about shirts, socks, and a blunt boot knife. He lives by live and let live and remains satisfied with less.
The ad claims Pyramid Pile Cure rapidly relieves piles with a non irritant suppository and Pyramid Pills for constipation. It says doctors approve the remedy and cites recovery examples in children, urging use under care to avoid chronic issues and offering a small health booklet upon request from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.
An obituary tribute to Ralph, lauding his reporting skill and vivid prose. It highlights his birthplace, literary style, and mastery of detailing events for newspapers, especially his long features for the Sun. The piece notes his conscientious work, magazine covers, and celebrated reportage on General Grant, the Blizzard of March, and political conventions.
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