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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1903

Page

3

Second annual tournament promised with city wide amusements

Fortuno July 21 town plans second annual tournament August 0 and 21 with tennis races basketball and baseball daily. Parades brass bands and entertainment crowds expected as Sunflower and blue skirts clubs perform skits and wear white with red or blue accents. Names listed for two clubs include stocky players and officials. umpire Bre Bile Roberts chosen for games.

Fortuno Pornsao Pérmaten AMD Formose Mdien Berldee Sunflower Club Ciue Bile Carrie Auhoe Mire Anna Bowles Jae “Sohnesn Iles Skew Pen Bootte Miss Biearle Hoverteen Mike = ie Mien Feweia Durrauygh Sirelle Owens Bine Anna Jobmson Mise Eatith Colemat Mise Lou Crand Mite Cane Garetrode Ramsey Kate Dowdon Anh Abrahame Alte Mingle Panter Mire Debbie Abrahams

Murder and Suicide After Neighborhood Shooting

In Wichita Kansas a doctor named Dogie killed a neighbor and then fatally poisoned himself. The incident drew police attention as investigators worked to confirm motives and trace events surrounding the tragedy while identifying those affected. Witnesses recalled a confrontation and a afterward attempted concealment before discovery.

New Glasco Lumber Yard and Buildings Rise Amid Ties

A new lumber yard and buildings are planned at Glasco driven by joint ventures of Peter Arnold Company of Konniro City with Chicago Lumber Company and others. The project anticipates substantial investment in materials and equipment, aiming to amplify regional supply and employment near Cleveland, with connections to the area around Chaverdia.

Agitanees Jeannie Eetichervele Sivrauna Pyeter Arn Company Konnir Coy Chicago Lumber Company Darinows Herlaln Pkey Mets Motus Cleveland Chaverdia Wtab of & Rel Lumber

Close Argentine Camp Ends With No More Meals

A fragmented report notes a gathering near Argentina where sixty eight people remained. An address by Kae and plans for a second event are mentioned, with references to a camp and concerns about continued meals and protests.

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Lawrence Bridge Open North and South City

Lawrence Wan July 20 reports that Atterewan Welks confirms no communication between the north and south parts of the city due to a flood. A new channel at the north end of the bridge has been cut to redirect the Ice river flow, with a temporary false work replacing the old structure and repairs bridging the river channel.

Lawrence Bridge Lawrence, Wan Rasan Heide Arron Ue Spain Gill Denver Denver Toston Delmar Atany Hattersea Lamke Senielt W. J. Scannel Heasier A. McDonald Inland Park Johin Kelly Mr. McDonald

Rural Carriers Appointed and Ottawa Assembly Pay Report

Fragmented OCR notes describe rural carriers named and a July Ottawa assembly event. Mentions Belaatt Oklahoma Chortaw and Kan locations with unclear roles. References a twenty-fifth annual wekaion and a work titled The Minty Oyrders.

Veaulat Belaatt Oklahoma Ottawa Assembly Ortawa Kan Ottawa Chautinidan Assembly Crv

Vast Campers Pack Event Despite Poor Attendance

The report notes a large number of campers, higher than usual, with six days of activities. Tryas and Madam Tells, once relied on to draw crowds, failed to attract as many attendees this time, despite the expected turnout.

Professor Fohesom Tryas Madam Tells

Escaped From Reformatory Two Inmates Caught

Two inmates Charles Chineford and Frank Tamplin escaped Sunday evening near Hatehinson Kansas. They climbed to a barn roof and leapt to the ground over a dozen feet, without injury, then were captured and returned to the reform school. Guards chased their escape and several were placed on the run.

Hatehinson Kan Charles Chineford Frank Tamplin Seattle Grinds Saw Them Mater This Jump, and Told Asabsinat Peck Chace Peek Bat Cmane Hutt Bake Sharmons Crayford Wichita Tamplin Junction City

Drowned Man in Legrenworth Bathing Tragedy

In Legrenworth Kansas on the Fourth of July weekend Peter Amith a ? year old bartender drowned while bathing in the river. He reportedly slipped and fell from the bank and was swept under the current. Local authorities and witnesses described the incident as a sudden accident with no foul play suspected.

Legrenworth Kas Peter Amith

Silver Loving Cup Presented to Atchison Lodge 27

A silver loving cup was presented to Atchison lodge No 27 for reaching 500 members in the United States. Atchison lodge now reports 530 members and the event occurred Saturday evening in Atchison. Other items note a Deserter capture at Emporia, a man in Galena declared insane, and the death of Editor Warn Dead in Sharon Kansas after a bout with illness.

Atchison, Kar Madera Rother Atchison Lodge No. 27 United States Atchison Lodge Emporia Kas Lawson Mayen Morttig Marbisbend Sharon Wand

McChesney Waterboy match in doubt amid rain and coughs

The anticipated race between McChesney and Waterboy faces doubt as McChesney's trainer cites a cough and fatigue after travel. Rain at Brighton Beach disrupts the track, raising concerns over track condition for the proposed match at Saratoga with Bull Man likely to ride.

New York Mi Chemney Waterboy Ta UL Sam Hildreth McChesney Hildreth Brighton Brach Brighton Beach Mrr. Smathers Saratoga Bullman

Milwaukees and Colorado Springs in terse report

A fragmentary item mentions Milwaukees and Colorado Springs with unclear references including Denver and stray terms. The readable bits suggest a note about teams or places but contain no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize. The text is too garbled for a definitive caption or teaser.

Kansas fairs and agricultural shows listed across counties

A long list of county fairs and agricultural associations in Kansas with dates from August through September. Names include Allen County Sears Society, Great Bend, Reno County, Osage, Ellsworth, Ottawa, and others, detailing secretaries and event windows. A Lawrence reunion note references Grand Army of the Republic. Also mentions a medical note about a remarkable operation observed by Dr. Monner.

Missouri Adige Town Des Maines Hamline Heeb Lincels Louis Ae Allen County Sears Society J. T. Ray James Y Clark Great Bend Billatt Irving Hinwat Basitier County Robison el Dorado Hewins Ctaugua County N. Whit Jon Jon Hooper Sepa Comey Agricutstal Fallustanen Jodfard Burling E. Reed Durden Jachey “County Agricultural and Peachy Show Association W. J. Wilson Eon Aisicultural Society Picea Western League Franklin County Agricultural Society Garey M. Porter Ouawa Waukee Colorado Iervey County Agricultural Dackean Coant Ome Nara Dee Moines Omaha Jeterson County Aeege and Mechanical_association A. Patterson Sewell County Ea Honey Frankfort Fair Asmociation Otarahan Os D. Grege Fracka Maratali E. Te Miller Marysville Eating County Agricultural Mechan- Afsbela Oa Sretary M. Amine Council Grove Nemaha County W. Z. Graham Bengea Neosho County Fale Association Lodge Erie Nas Jevituralir Park and Driving Association Necaha County A. EE .Timpane Chanute Ness County Sterting Riley County Agricultural Society E. ©. Newby Riley Fair Association Olmee Adama Stockton Saline Aire Aguiovitures Horticulechanica EB. Wallace Salina Salina. Sept. £ 1). ‘Wicklin State, Fair Annicialion (Sedirwicie Toler Wien Esunigion Rice Sversity Smith Mulyane Agricultural Association Buin Shoup Enne Fredoria Agricultural Association Wilequa County Couper Evcnetary Bredonia Ford County Fair Gep. N Ste Soha Aue. Leal

National League game at St Louis ends in Lents win

In St Louis the St Lenid team defeated Brooklyn 5 to 4 after leading early. Brooklyn hoped to pull ahead but the Ice Team faded late. Smoot Bare delivered a decisive two run double in the tenth to seal the victory.

Fort Riley Junction Kas Parsons Missouri, Kanes & Texas Railwax Athletic Park Port Riley Burlington Madden Elshin Huraie Stoni Deaton St Tauln Fale Steel Joseph Winnlsman Tule Manger Callahan Eeechars Dicks Holmen White Box Batterioe Palle Garvin Milton Qriaha Cominkey Cerneanttest Lea Lee Delehanty Dunkl Washington Swarmstedt Braun Newhia Kalecmeyer Doran ST. Lotis St. Lenid Smoot Bare

Des Moines Wins Aerial Victory Over Kansas City Team

Des Moines secured a victory in a feature game against Kansas City with notable performances by Stone and Cushman. The game details include innings tallies and standout players from both sides, highlighting a tense match with key contributions from Benet and Michots.

Des | Moines Des Moines Ts ‘Benet Severe Kansas City Jes Stone Michots Mensitt Cushman Jana

Missouri Valley league openers paint Sedalia Pittsburg strong

In Sedalia the opening game of the Missouri Valley League second season saw Sedalia rout Pittsburg 14 to 13 as Cates starred for Sedalia and Lawtner faced heavy pressure from the Gold Bugs. Umpire Shanks presided, with 00 attendance noted.

Missouri Valley League Sedalia Pittsburg Cates Lawtner Gold Bugs Pittebure Sohrant Lawtwer McDonald Shanks Joplin Fort Scott Lowell Craig Phooreecoat Aig Cheek

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