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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1903

Page

3

He Lives Near Coffeysville Says He Cures Evil Spirits

A Coffeyville resident claims power to heal through herbs and roots dig­ged by Maloly. The so‑called doctor, described as aged and grizzled, is said to remove evil spirits with rites and bear offerings. Eyewitness accounts report his methods include diet pots and ritual feeding, with patients declaring relief from pains and ailments.

Coffeyville Malaya Douse Dole Ross Tleiy Hue Paina Stainell Halle Teast

Mayors of Salina Booed Seventeen Times Since Town Founded

In Salina the mayors of the town have been booed at numerous ceremonies since its founding. The event organizers recall the tradition and note the long line of mayors who have served. The town plans a formal commemorative gathering to honor past leadership and address ongoing civic duties.

Binine Satina Godfrey Solita Elventeen

Harvest Scene and New Post Office Opening in Haviland

July 16 report from Haviland Kansas notes farmers finishing harvest as remaining wheat glazes under wet ground conditions. A street widening project on 45 Main Street begins with a new post office building planned. HL Mendenhall, appointed by Congress, oversees the effort while W Lemons of Pratt considers investment as local progress buzzes despite scarce harvest labor.

Tiema Haviland Kan Main Street Mendenhall Comgranees Murdwic Ik Raes W. Lemons Pratt Cacti Verhy

Local figures and political mentions amid a messy report

The article lists names and roles around Haviland and Cromere, including Lemons, Gruber, and exwarden Tome Hneoo, with scattered notes on business, governance, and a supposed court matter. It references a seventy eight stockburgers company and mentions a future seen by a Fond tve Dimentary figure.

Lemons Haviland Ubat General Tnt Gruber Tock Island Pamsemaer Lair Cromere Furmere Bunt News Peices Bull Tome Hneoo Paitiimapetis Bonin Yousehold Medin Neers Tve Tx Tn Senatoriat Judicial Aid Joe Temitnenn Lantewert

Jeffries Corbett Fight Hype Amid Conditioning Rumors

San Francisco betting circles discuss Jeffries slipping condition as he trains hard for the world heavyweight title bout. Reports say he plans long road work and sparring routines to reach top form while Jim Corbett’s wife predicts a thirteenth round victory, fueled by dreams of the bout.

San Francisco Cireles Jeffries Jeffries Io Pitzsimmons Delaney Colume Jim Corbett Effries Jeffrien Jim Jeffries Mr. Corbutt Doffries Jeffries Tett Fitz Jett Jeff Jet Corbett Jim Beewuache Mra. Corbett Jin Ineelf Tim Ign Dream Laucrina Jeffrita Tipert Betlevn Tom Con Fident Tim Britt Suly Jimmy Britt Theougl La 10 Cheanener Wa Jack Olcpete Sheehan Cement Jimmy Lacks Featthy Ieee Elgitem

Valuable Glasco clay beds attract Coffeyville interest

A Glasco area clay bed near Glaven, three miles away, is being developed as a high quality tire clay rather than brick clay. Samples were sent to Coffeyville about ten years ago and again recently for testing. James M L Gray reports surface exposure and clay extending 50 to 75 feet deep with sample firings showing potential. Coffeyville interests have been informed via local correspondent.

Glasco Sdlyam Glaven James ML Gray Coffeyville Gray

Miles Arrives at Fort Riley for Commandant Visit

Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles arrives at Fort Riley on a July afternoon, greeted by the Fourth Cavalry and the Meldur Ulery battery. The post assembles as Miles reviews troops and heads to Colonel Caranquarters for lunch before departing east.

Generel Mis Colnsel Via No Mort Tiley

RESOITS CHAUTAUQUA Hobson Burton Long and Attractions

The Chautauqua gathering features Hobson Burton Long and others with speakers Captain Alenmond Fr Hole and Senator Bir We A Guay among prominent retirees. Attendees plan outdoor tents, lectures, and discussions on public issues and prohibition laws enforcement.

Hobson Burton Long Pejolt Bern Mike Wiki Wold Alenmond Fr Hole Phehielt Les Senator Folfiver Rm Guay Bey Lorees Sndoralt Vitehuah Lee Rot

Mob fatality in Coffeyville raid shocks town

A violent encounter near Coffeyville ends with a Black man fleeing after an attack on a White woman, authorities pursuing him as a tense mob narrative unfolds. The incident centers on a tent camp south of town and a well known local figure dubbed Dire Walker.

Coffeyville Harve Asen Walher Ty Thaddey Petra

Jumbled Race Update Highlights Confusing Track Notes

A chaotic OCR fragment describes racing events with unclear names and dates. It mentions a payout around 8000 dollars, various runners such as Myra, Aggie, Macy Glens, and references to bets and a show for regulars. The text is garbled with nonstandard spellings and stray words.

Fey Macy Glens Ryan Marina

Minneapolis Plans New School Building Expansion

The Minneapolis city section reports on a proposed new school building funded by a joint effort of the school board and property owners. A contract for construction will be issued once the fund is secured, creating a larger facility with improved accommodations for the high school. Also noted is the death of John W Pollinerr in Hinwathhe Kansas after a brief illness, aged 74, leaving a wife and one daughter.

Minneapolis Ron Natal Dykington Kansas City Julite Ahs Dykin Teanle Chub Wil JO Shan Kansas Kan Jackson Suse Sheldon Atchison

Incomplete Text Sparks Bank Over Turmoil Tale

Fragments describe a bank heist or takeover involving a manager and a figure named Ryan amid a chaotic scene with references to cash and a mix of unclear actions. The readable bits suggest a struggle over control and possible batch processing of funds.

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Pugilist Root Trashes Milwaukee Foe in Street Altercation

In Milwaukee, Jack Root knocks a man to the gutter after warning a passing young woman. Separate notes report Windsor Park racing results in Detroit, a Kansas City tennis tourney, baseball trades and league moves, and ongoing boxing preparation cases.

Jack Root Milwaukee Root Peter

Peter Paul Wins at Workington Park Race Meet

Racing at Chicago Workington Park saw Peter Paul, a gelding trained by Brady, ridden by Dominick, take the lead easily and win the 2 year old event. He carried weight against rivals Deferemine and Nannie Hodge while Dominick substituted for the original rider Waldoway who was announced but not riding.

Chicago Peter Paul Brady Workington Park Dominick Dfemerine Nannie Hodge Waldoway Peter Pant

Fort Erie and Chicago baseball injunctions and races

Fort Erie Racing Buffalo July 16 summary lists first race winners Clifton Boy and Belle Dodson with times. remarks on betting changes and odds for Bad News in a mile race. Injunction served July 15 restraining George Davin from playing for other clubs until Oct 1, tied to contract with Chicago club 1902-03. Elberfield hearing postponed in New York baseball case. Columbus Blues beat Scammon Maroons 4 to 4 in a closely contested game featuring Sharp. Victorian era notes on league figures, coaching, and disciplinary actions accompany.

Fort Erie Racing Buffalo Fort Erie Clifton Boy James F Sackmore Anderson Belle Dodson Two Penny Welling Heather Bee Littie Hoy Tire Mike Mancur Tommy Gill Inntinate Davis New York George Davin American League Baseball Club of Chicago Brighton Headh Chiereo Davia Davig New York National League Elberfield Natonal Baseball League Bening Justice Greenbaum Norman Elverfield Eiberfield New York American League Columbus Scammon Scammim Kan Columbus Blues Scammon Maroons Sharp Leftyhilder Pettigrew Hiller Bursett Finney

National League Arms USBUR One of the Hardiest Fought Games

A chaotic game report describes a National League action where St Louis beat Pittsburgh with a two-run hit in the eighth inning by Ryan. Clarence Currie took the loss after a rugged start, while Cy Murphy and Ryan starred for the Bears. Attendance figures are listed, with Chicago also winning a different clash.

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Philadelphia Team Dominates Early Season Inconsistent Play

A garbled but readable score roundup reports Philadelphia and Washington games with varied attendance figures and multiple batteries listed. It notes a tense, disputed inning where an umpire was confronted, and mentions notable players like Slattery Plank Powers Chesbro and Gibson. The piece also covers other league results, with references to Columbus, Kansas City, and Des Moines performances, while praising a 11 year old pitcher and a line about Dr Porter's Extract of Wild Strawberry.

Kansas City Clive Gibson Ty Alow Kunens Tadianapalie Alleman

Change in Toledo Ownership Aids Seeds Sale

In Toledo July, J. Strobel sold a team to Adierie a Whiey. Bowerman, catcher, fined in New York for striking Fielier Clarke fatally. Bowerman owes payment within six days as required by city authorities.

Toledo Artax City Io J. Strobel Edo Aderiea Whiey Formeitor Yair Catcher Bowerman New York Puls Nathural Terugu Coteh Ee Bowerman Fielier Clarke

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