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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1903

Page

3

Court After Divorce Gave Child to Mother in Kidnapping Case

A Kansas report describes a divorce in which the mother gained custody of a child. The father abducted the child from Pratt, took a tunic and fled toward the Sand Hills near Stafford, with authorities in pursuit. A search continues as deputies describe a man about 20 years old, five feet ten inches, with a mustache and driving a buggy toward Pratt.

Man Vaughn Sleye Pratt Atwan Sheriff McCoel Vaughn Hooper Hay Beart Bratt Borton Stafford County Rupert Alee Erie Vaughorn Bey Staffield

Grateful Harvest Hands Story Remains Unfurling Mystery

A scrambled OCR narrative recounts a rural scene with farm life themes and a tense episode involving concealment and suspicion. Names and places are garbled, but the core sense centers on harvest work, local people, and a troubling sequence tied to a trunk and hidden evidence.

Fragmentary report of a 20th century assault case in Havercede

An impaired wire text recalls a violent incident involving Hayt and a woman near a riverside car, with references to a concealed weapon and a theft claim. The fragment mentions a 30hl Hoyt Sipe Sia Sat and a confrontation leading to charges or actions at a local site.

Rman Mt Rees Fries

Sues For Valuable Land In Paynes County

Bliss Ida Rogers files a district court suit in Paynes county seeking possession of 450 acres of Osage land. Her father T. J. Rogers and stepmother Mary A. Rosery are named defendants. The action follows an injunction attempt to stop leasing the land for five years without Rogers’s consent. The land is valued near $25,000 and has long been managed for Rogers by her father.

Aramany City District Court of Paynes County Bliss Ida Rogers J. Prightsman Geekman da Rogers T. J. Rogers Mary A. Rosery Mise Rogers

Lawrence Man Killed Repairing Boiler in Lawrenet

Lawrence man A D Hill, superintendent of the electric light plant, died instantly while repairing a boiler. He attempted to replace a broken valve with eighty pounds of steam pressure and a valve fragment struck him as it blew off. Authorities report multiple local incidents and pending actions in nearby counties.

A. D. Hill Lawrenet Allison D. Hill Electricy Light Thie Chy Yuertay

First Degree Murder Verdict in Detective Killing

George Collins found guilty of first degree murder in the January 24 killing of Detective Charles J. Schumacher near Aiton Missouri. Jury returns death penalty as required by law. Collins remains calm as verdict reads. Co-defendant Trudelph and Rudolph linked to bank robbery and fugitive escape from jail. substantial stolen money recovered after Hartford arrest.

Collins Alex Ceiling Rudolph Tinton Bank Hartford

Union Will Fight Case of W W A Miller

Washington July reports on the case of WW A Miller with the union and government offices. About 300 members attended a closed meeting where Merrett announced further action and a copy of the will would be sent to the president, Secretary Cartelyou, the Civil Service Commission, and Printer Palmer. Barrett defended the binders union position as stated in the case.

Washington A. Miller W Fleeting Stevent Cartelyou Commieian Palmer Barrett Land Ahe Binders Union Bteane Miller ‘World Enti Diecard

Severe hail reported near Fremont and surrounding areas

In a July warm spell residents described several inches of hail across Fremont and nearby towns. The storm brought intense thunder and unclear structural damage as locals noted large ice formations and impaired visibility along roads and fields.

Fremont Art Stleud Preerats McCommpaniet

Chautauqua Lake Return Fare Listed

Fragmented OCR shows travel notices for Chautauqua Lake New York with return fare around $14.00 and references to trains to Chicago Akron Albany and New York. Mentions traveling passengers and various names, dates, and routes in disjointed form.

Chautauqua Lake N. Y Chivaro Erle Tatton Chicago Akron Chautauqua Butta Fale Atbany Heston General Western Tassen Joy Arent Ete Talivand Enieawo

Remarkable Stick Work of Fred Phrent in Boston

New York reports show Fred Parent of Boston staging a strong chase for the American League batting title alongside Napoleon Lajoie of Cleveland and Napoleon Seybold of Philadelphia. In 71 games he has 19 hits not reached, with notable feats including a four-hit game and a three-hit day, highlighting a century of strong hitting amid a crowded field of leaders.

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Young Corbett Performs in Atlantic City Exhibition

A late night boxing display featuring William Rothwell known as Young Corbett drew attendees from a local horse show and several officers. The crowd included state officials and spectators. a servers’ dispute led to a discussion of a 19 percent cut reportedly paid to the promoter.

Young Vanderbilt - Corbett Tabla Atlantic Cits N.S San Ender Ube Chunar St. Juamies William Rothwell Young Corbett Qeuccietlon

Matthewson Flies in a Rage Over Manager Mutiny McGrew

Matthewson storms after being sidelined, refuses to pitch against Pittsburgh. The New York pitcher clashed with Mutiny McGrew over plans to start him Saturday. He confronted the bench, kicked at a groundkeeper’s lines, and left the scene amid a cloud of controversy involving McGinnity and the club’s management.

New York McGrew Matty Mestam Matt Ann Mathiewsen Cnette Bowerman Mathewson Pittsbore Ouriley Matthewson McGinnity Broadway Christy Murphy Mlamet Nai Mathewson

MISSOURI VALLEY LEAGUE AND FRINGING BASEBALL NOTES

A chaotic recap lists Missouri Valley League games with Sedalia defeating Pittsboro in a tense late contest, Springfield battering Morgan for a 10 to 3 win, and Joplin Fort Scott rallying to a 4 to 7 loss. It also notes New York and Brooklyn in the National League and several Western fairs and county fairs with numerous officials and organizers named.

Joplin Fort Scott Fillman Cope Porter Boore Ree Foplin Fort Scntt Allen and Stoner Steele and Cheek Valley League Dinks American Association Sedalia Springhela Milwaukes St. Pau Rarestatte Tyaa Louiseatie Indiaraapo Mixacuri Seitalin Iowa State Pittsburg SM Innennalis Hamline St.Columbia & Ifine Bees Toledo Betirnsley State Lincety Ben Kansas State San Antonio Iqphiien County Agricultural Soc J. Ts Recarouna County P. New Cedar Eas Re Bay Couy Hoopes Seereuirs Clay Center Cokney County Agitora Air Acta Fem Burling Asecan Bowie Wilson Seers Finney County A. W Warner Harney County pPnehetaan Newton Jackson County Agricultural and Puls

Kansas Fairs Feature Shutout by King's Hater and Kennedy

In a limited readable passage, King's Hater and Kennedy's Acentin combined for a shutout while pitchers Rice Patteries Menatee and Weaver contributed on the mound. Harley muffed a catch by Ken, and Kilog Kennedy is noted among players in the event, with unclear scores and positions due to garbled OCR.

King Kutnedy Acentin Oy Rice Menatee Weaver Harley Rae Kilog Kennedy

Blue ribbon pacing events rained out at Detroit on July 22

Detroit July 22 racing halted after two races as heavy rain postponed the Blue ribbon pacers. Tom Keene and Star Hat won heats with tense finishes. Fort Erie and Hawthorne also staged features and sprint events with Butterscotch and Katrinka G among winners. steeplechase incidents noted. Ellsworth romped in Kansas City ball doubleheader 8 2.

Detroit Mich Berg Waheg Chamber of Commerce Arolite Katrinka G Katrinks G Guy Forine Red Arthur Guy Fortune Star Hat Fort Erie Buffalo N. C Butterscotch Stewart Pat My Hoy Souri Martinl Ney Ayrist Tine Foe Diementina May Combs Lora J Tiras Bes Icewater Summer I Albula Rustic Girl Ocones Sartie Benchart Trenet the Mere Red Car Sauber Ellsworth Fort Riley Tuner City Kat Kiteworth Post Athletic Park Suesday Eane Oly Miers

National League Standings and Incomplete Denver Game

Summary of National League standings at Denver with Eyler’s pitching highlight and scattered inning scores. American League details include Philadelphia and Washington performances and notes on players, attendance, and general game conditions across multiple cities.

Western League game at Colorado Springs result

At Colorado Springs the home team defeated Colorado Bortage in a tense game. Batteries Diehl Garvin Jones and Starnagie contributed in the first half and the tenth inning, shaping the outcome with strong pitching and timely hitting.

Colorado Springs Wek Aneick Dee Ey Colorado Diehl Garvin Jones Starnagie

Kansas County Agricultural Associations List and Dates

A denseOCR list of county agricultural associations with secretaries and September dates, naming Hol SGetersord, Jewell, Marshall, Nemaha, Neosho, Chanute, Norton, Reno, Rice, Saline, Wichita, Smith Center, Mulvane, and others. It also includes a closing retail note touting Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy.

S. B. Mefvrew Hol Sgetersord County Agricultural Eran Mechanton A. Patterson Orkaloona Jewell County Agricultatmociation Hi Ro Honey Mankato Frankfort Marshall Taunts de Gregg Prankfort Marshall County Fair Association E. le Miller Murvarike Wis Aiiag Graham Seneca Neosho County Fair Association Lodge Secretirs Aile Chanute Agricultural If Park and Drivirur Association Nevaho County E. Timpane Chanute Nessa County Agricultural Aaguciation Pember Nese Forum County Agricultural Asso C.J. Shimesu Norton Central Kansan Puir Association Reno County Ed M. Moore Hutchin- Bur Osige County Fair Association W. T. Price Martingame Rice County Agricultural Pair Live Bock Association W.T. Brown Sterling Selllley Agricultural Society C ‘Ewby Ley Rooks County Jastociaton Olmer Adaies Brockton Saline County M. Be Wanner Salina Wichita State Felr Gledgwick H. ‘Toler Wien

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