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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1903

Page

3

Bell plans amphitheater and vast recreation grounds at Leavenworth

Brig. Gen. J F Bell proposes building an amphitheater on the Leavenworth military reservation to witness troop maneuvers. He envisions transforming the grounds into a massive public recreation area with ball fields, outdoor arenas, and improved surroundings. Citizens of Leavenworth pledge support to aid the plan, while federal prison use near the city remains a topic.

Leavenworth Kas J. FW Miner Port Leavenworth Mili Airy Deavenworth Foderal Otshed Bell Aly Prine Bia Bia? Them In Exenilent Condition, and Bleo

Record Wheat Crop Breaks In Cloud County

The Glasco area in Cloud County reports a record wheat yield with futures pointing to high tonnage as threshing machines prepare to process crops. Prospectors note heavy alfalfa yields in tributary fields near Glencoe, and local growers anticipate strong market demand as rail access improves.

Cloud County Glasco Kanduly Syiver Bisse Rome Glencoe Abone Ma.tahoe Ginatn

Aided Mullins to Escape Jail Break at Junction City

Duncan City Ken July 15 district court sentenced three men for robbery and related crimes in a jail break case. lenient terms given for two acquitted or pleaded incidents. Sentences ranged from seven to twenty one years in the penitentiary with good behavior adjustments noted.

Junction City Duncan City Ken Judev Ot Smale Jin Johnyon

Famous Old Horan Shot At Tomtsen-Wigeener Farm

A legible fragment reports a horse named Dan being kicked by another horse at a farm, with a veterinary witness noting the mare and the incident. The event references a famous old horse and a veterinary assessment, but details are incomplete and the report is garbled.

Wamgener Black Harry Tomtsen-Wigeener Farm Dan

Waggener’s horse Mesh praised in Atchison town

Atchison Globe notes Mesh, famed horse bought by Waggener in Polls City twenty years ago, won most local races. Heat waves and harvest talk fill reports from Wellington and Fort Riley. Incidents include a shooting near Ashton and Goate goats killed by dogs. Filipino student officer candidate at Fort Leavenworth. Hutchinson Reformatory appointments announced.

Atchison Waggener Polls City Atchison Globe C.D. Walker Fort Riley Kan Gener Service Pt College Port Lesvenworth Chepule Patufa Phiippines Scomte Patajo J. Franklin Heil Fort Leavenworth Secretary of War

Balina to Have New Elevator and Milling Plant

Balina plans erection of a new elevator and milling facility by the Lop Warren Milling company. The elevator will hold about 600 bushels and will support nearby threshing and crop operations as fields near Levin. Wheat yields in the region near Kesley show promise with reported progress and favorable temperatures aiding harvest.

Balina Joly Thin City Lop Warren Milling Company Levin

Big Wheat Loss Plagues Pratt County Rail Transport

Tenwen City reports massive wheat loss. Rail lines halt movement as Pratt County stores fail to receive grain. Officials expect 10,000 to 60,000 bushels piled and weather protection planned. Wheat revenue collapse blamed on railroad capacity and storage issues. farmers face steep costs and delayed markets. Also reported, Mrs Delight Prenlias dies by suicide using saccharine acid amid long illness.

Tenwen City Linn Pratt County Kaokow Pratt Blaine Leasie Tee Wiaine

Robbery Plot Foiled as Graney Outsmarts Bandits

Eddie Graney, referee and stakeholder for the Jeffries Corbett bout, thwarted a planned $5,000 heist by disguising as a traveler. A rival duo tried to rob him en route from Harbin Springs, but Graney’s private rig and quick actions escaped with Coffroth. The tale also recounts a bear incident at Harbin Springs where fighters Fitz and Jeffries faced a ferocious bear, sustaining injuries before escaping.

Aun Francisco Eddie Graney Jeffries Corbett Harbin Springs Coffroth Yosemite Athletic Granty Tim Jeff Fite Rob Graney Graney Thin J Coftrath Jem Caffroth Crete Jefe Pite Timons Fits Fitz Fites

Corbett's Heavy Blow Knocks Out Kenny in Flash Fight

James J. Corbett knocks out Yank Kenny in a rapid Alameda bout as he boasts to be stronger than ever and hints at future surprises for James J. Jeffries. Corbett credits his improved power to daily practice and his wife’s cooking while recounting the knockout over ten seconds.

Yash" Kenny San Francisco James J.corbett James J. Jeffries Corbett Alameda Jennis Kenny Corbitt Yank Lonsdale Foree Fred Cook English Lad Fred Lepert Philips Lanedalns Fox Brage Trauser Orfeo Henry Acros Batts Wendgerly Ma ‘Cing Bard of Avon Major Tenny

Fitz Encounters Obstacles in Frisco Title Fight Plans

Veteran boxers Fitz and Gardner cannot meet in Frisco next month due to city rules allowing only one title bout per month. Fitz has authorized a statement through Delancy and indicates no interest in a rematch in New Orleans. He may pursue a purse bid from the International Club of Fort Meade or Century Club of Los Angeles, with manager McCarthy seeking a percentage deal.

Gardner San Francisco Filssimpsons George Gardner Corbett Morrie Levy Witzsimimons Gardey Fitz Bas Pita International Club of Fort Fome Aecent & Cash Century Club Los Angeles McCarthy

Choyneki to Fight Again in Tacoma State July

Joe Choyneki says he will box again after a two round loss to Nick Barley of Beattle at Dawson two weeks ago. The Tacoma fighter announced the decision the day following the bout.

Choynaki Tacoma Wash Joe Choyneki Wee Nick Barley Beettle Dawson

Lost grocery note on price and items in bundle

A garbled note lists grocery prices and items with illegible phrases. It mentions water aid, housewife, and a seller or shopper named Leman or Benny. The fragment implies a quick purchase or check on two minutes per item price.

Leman Benny Grocera

Retired fighter minds return to school and race results

A crowded scene recounts Chicano boxer plans to retire then reconsider after a possible return with Burley. The page also reports racing results at Brighton Beach and Detroit, noting Astasita’s win in the Glen Cove handicap, and racing summaries across Missouri Valley and Western leagues with multiple ball, track, and horse events.

New York Asterita Hicks Glen Cove Brighton Beach Bathampton Aly Sir Voorhees Gravina Hugenia Burch Minotaur Astasita Tommy Burts

American League notes and scores from Philadelphia and Washington

Baseball briefing summarizes Philadelphia’s Wodhtell record and strikes, Chicago’s offense, attendance, and a baseball card of players Waddell Slattery and others. It also covers Washington’s ninth inning rally, a twelve inning Cleveland setback, and highlights from Boston New York Detroit games with mentions of pitchers and key moments.

AY Phu Adelphia Wodhtell Eirskine Chicago Stattery Ames Ixbell Jones Janning Anames Rae Cheney Ae Pooonotoea Philadelphia White Slattery Waddell Schreck

New York Saves Game In Fourth To Tie Series

In a tense American League clash, New York barely salvaged a draw as batteries Griffith and Beville teamed with Kitson and Buelow to stifle the opposition. Attendance reached 2,100 as Cincinnati and St Paul squads produced tight innings and strategic rallies.

New York EL New York Griffith Beville Kitson Buelow Washington Cincinnati Wavy Matting Mein Nity Sieinfeldt Beare Hattailios Peite Arner Ft St

Cheap Colorado Summer Rates Begin June first

The Burlington Route offers very low round trip summer fares to Colorado and Utah resorts including Denver Colorado Springs Fuehle Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake City with rates about half the usual price. From July first to tenth the discount drops to less than half. A daily rate sale starts June first with a single fare plus two dollars for round trips to St Paul Minneapolis and nearby Minnesota locales.

Burlington Colorado Utah Denver Springs Fuehle Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Daly St Paul Minneapolia Minnesota

Cheap to California: rail fares from St. Louis and Missouri River

The notice lists travel prices to California with July 1 departures from St. Louis at 57.50 and from Missouri River at 50.00 for round trips. August 1 to 14 shows lower rates around 47.50 from St. Louis and 40.00 from Missouri River, plus an 11.00 surcharge for return via Puget Sound and northern routes via Billings or St. Paul.

St. Louie Missouri River California St. Louia Puget Sound Billings St. Paul

Route for Summer Tours Clarified by Burlington Agents

Burlington agencies invite inquiries about water routes and cheap summer rates spanning the western states. Readers are asked to describe proposed trips for tailored guidance, with a promise of thorough assistance.

Burlington Das Sharon Sewansie Iy

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