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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1903

Page

3

Milwaukee Men Defeat Colossus in Second Game

In Milwaukee, Hedgen and Milwaukee's men held Colossus to one run as Batteries Moelier and Speer, Crabill and Beorn led a tight victory. Walker and White contributed strongly in a hard fought series with timely hits and solid defense.

Milwadeine Hedgen Milwaukee Men Dona Eit Colossus Ira Moelier Speer Crabill Ant Beorn Tnttny Nin Batas Bailey Cgoriee Hedwes Peer Ley

Will of Herman Epaen Divides 49100 Among 26 Friends

Leavenworth July 23 The will of Herman Epaen admitted to probate divides 49100 among twenty six beneficiaries none near relatives. Executors named Edward Gerauenty and C W Domsite. Tight wording in the will lists distant relatives and friends in Germany and the U S with multiple cash bequests and specific legacies including a lot in Hanover Germany for a minor, and various amounts to nieces nephews and others.

Leavenworth Herman Epaen Ant Yen Geeming Herman Roen Thor J. J. Earle C. ¥. W. Domsite Edward Gerauehty Oguatar Lahn Jefferson County Milapount Firmnee Tint St. Joven August Scharnmarst Astitwood Lawvenworth County Ide Hifford Curtland Gifford South Granby Cowego County New York Rent Hrannon Renites Andrews Lawrence Mess Cursan Balt Coun Smmposur Peageline Charlotte Gifford Quackin Beneck Hanover Germany Tan Shas Re Frey Kanays City Oma Scharnhorst August Ficharnhorst Millwood Henry Scharnhorst Herwt Labbie ‘Turim Can Tomi Bins Hatonibat Oswege County New Tori Ty A Kisle Mehrhor Gut Mehrhott Quackenbruech Creaton Ceamum Senate Street Seventh and Broadway Priend Jes Wormer Marshall Wtrent Hatte Genull Manelersooerty Ra Beard Sicpaters Library of Aprieton Deca Tievinan Onearne Hiaitle Genult

Revolver from his wife sparks court case in Atchison

Fragmented report notes a revolver incident tied to a wife, Atchison Kansas, with references to a custody or marriage matter, a plan, and a possible arrest or trial. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text but name fragments suggest local domestic dispute proceedings.

Conference fails to agree on coal tax for Cherokee district

Reported at a coal miners and operators conference in not reached an agreement on the acalt for the Cherokee district. The proposal would pay nine counties Vernon and Hates munition per ton during the ee syle. An increase of 1. ae follows.

Cherokee Crawsford Cherilee Kana Vernon Thie Zenaee

Swamp Root Ad and Funeral Notice From Kansas

An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney and urinary remedy with a sample offer by mail from Binghamton NY. The piece also reports the funeral of Grace Morrill Dixon, daughter of ex Governor Morrill, in Kansas with Chautauqua program notes and local speakers.

Kitmer Callis Witmer & Co Binghamton, N Topeka Daily State Journal Kilmerr Swamp-Reot Hameon Mi. Dixon Hlawétha Kas Grace Morrill Dixon BN. Morrill Lis Charles Dixon Dixe Conchelon Comty Kansas City

Bullet Wounds in His Head in Haddam Farm Incident

July 22 Haddam. William Mulborey a wealthy farmer living south of town was found dead from head wounds. County coroner notified and arrived at the scene but an inquest will not be held, as the county attorney can decide.

Haddam William Mulborey

Death from Mosquito Bites Near Dewey Kansas

Coffeyville Kansas reports the death of John Perrin aged child who died after mosquito bites on a creek near Dewey. The body showed numerous punctures and skin damage, the result of the bites. Perrin was traveling overland from Ohio to Colorado.

Coffeyville Kas John Perrin Dewey Perrin Ohio Colorado

Local Army port names reunion committees in Lawrence

The state defense reunion will be held in Lawrence this fall. Blany committees were formed to handle arrangements. The executive committee is Gen. J. N. Muberta, A. Monroe, Ores Snnes, Soha Sanbeen and Capt. Ee un

Lawrence J. N. Muberta A. Monroe Ores Snnes Soha Sanbeen Ee UN

Wheat Yield About 20 Bushels Reported

Ovborne July 24 Wheat harvesting is finished and yields are reported around 16 to 38 bushels per acre. Much of the wheat lies on the ground awaiting threshing as fields show mixed readiness and some crops are not yet in good condition for threshing.

Ovborne

Fifty Acres of Oats Burned Near Here

A pasture field near W. GrP ion was set ablaze by boys with hail hurters. Fifty acres burned before help arrived as dry conditions fueled the rapid fire. Nearby machinery and structures were at risk but saved.

Delay Opening of Bids for Carneg ie Library Building

Lawrence Kansas July 183 The Carnegie library board met this afternoon to set the contract for the construction of the new 325000 building in the city but adjourned the opening of bids until July 39 to allow other contractors to figure on the job.

Lawrence Kas Carnegie Lbrary Board Amer Ely Oiher

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Mason County Area

Real estate transfers include T. Mason and wife conveying parcels on DuChanan Street Horns Addition to A C Austin and later to the Prudential Insurance Co for $36. Norton's and wife transfer to C God on Grand Avenue. Peasant and wife move to Os and wife on Louise with a $1 deed. Also transfers on Monroe and West View additions and several lots in Sumner and Retentive streets.

Mason C. Austin Sline Duchanan Street Horn Prudential Inn. Co Sumner Avenue Jno Norton Grand Avenue Witeltt Louise Mon Street Monroe T West View

Corbett Beats Briggs in Tight Ten Round Bout at Boston

In Boston on July 23 the Corbett champion earned a points decision over Jimmy Briggs in a ten round featherweight duel at the Tammany club. Briggs matched the champion well, avoiding Corbett’s wings and ducks, staying with him through five slow rounds, and gradually gaining confidence as Corbett showed poor condition and fatigue.

Boston Corbett Jimmy Briggs Tammany Club Veas Driggs Briggs Briged Leries

Farrell Furious Over Rumor of New York Sale

July 23 Detroit reports explode a rumor that Frank Farrell sold his American League club holdings to a brewer in India neighborhood. Farrell angrily denies the claim, says he knew he would lose money, and that the ground work has been sunk. He condemns the story as harming the league. Paris Detroit notes Hilly Goodenough’s windfall and risky gambling streak in Windsor and Pittsburg Hall.

New York Frank Farrell India Farrell Mithough Emeon Ferell Detroit Mich Detroit Porte

Big Race Unfinished in Detroit Trotters Stakes

Detroit July 23 191? merchants add manufacturers 10000 stake for 2 24 class trotters as part of the Detroit Driving Club meeting. race unfinished Wednesday with suspense over outcome and standings.

Detroit Mich

Dr Miles Remedies Promising Heart and Nerve Relief

After grip illness, weak heart and nerves threaten sleep appetite and circulation. Dr Miles remedies claim to enrich blood and revitalize nerves, toning the system to prevent La Grippe aftereffects and future attacks. Patient testimonials from a Florida druggist praise recovery and suggest free samples of Dr Miles products.

Ben Strickes Mile Miles Scott Kansas Dr. Miles Medical Isk

Wainscntt Favorite Wins Two Heats in State Race

John Waylar shocked the crowd by winning the forty after drivers let their horses sprint loose from the sulky for three quarters of a mile. Sensational heats marked the afternoon as competitors Foun Taylon and Wainscntt chased the favorite.

Wainscntt Foun Taylon John Waylars

Jeffries Plans Oakland Training Run After Return

Boxing notes indicate Jeffries intends to travel to Oakland around August 2 or 3 to train in the Helance club gym. He plans indoor workouts and running to acclimate, with routine boxing sessions and little concern for weight on fight night.

Jeffries Oakland Ten Hartin Springs Ask Sete Chianpion Jetslea Fuseday Glover Jon Kennedy Fiteimmons Sass Billy Plaete Delaney Jeftrien Oakland

Pennsylvanian Clubhouse Sale Prompts Sheriff Action

The famous Pennsylvanian clubhouse at Long Branch, a longtime gambling palace, is slated for sale by the sheriff on August 3 in Freehold New Jersey. The club decor and bric a brac were valued above 256000, with past closures noted and Phil Daly Jr. previously fined 1500.

Phil Daly New York Long Branch Sherif Freehold N. J Daly Phil Daly, Jr Auh John Hoey W. Lowell Bdward

Racing at Hawthorne features outsiders in Chicago mile

In a Chicago Hawthorne feature race Warte Nicht and Akola led from the start finishing one two while the favorite Schwalbe shared rear honors with Lucien Appleby and Bragg. The fast track marked Hawthorne's quickest time this season as Toad placed third.

Chicago Warte Nicht Akola Hawthorne Toad Schwalbe Lucien Appleby Bragg

Hoth' turn and a wobbly scorecard from Philadelphia game

Wednesday afternoon action shows Hoth' turn playing well in a lengthy inning filled with hits and errors. Ellsworth LooMHo1Ho-25 leads a chaotic effort as Riley and teammates trade runs. Batter names include Ellsworth Brater Bel gie Taylor and Smoot highlight a home run chain while Seegerts Carr and others contribute. Attendance reaches about 1,000 as New York and Philadelphia battles unfold with mix of throws and scoring in a murky ledger.

Bale Ellsworth Riley Brater Belgie Fort Riley Seegerts and Carr

Unclear Baseball Action Across Leagues and Venues

A garbled report lists American League at Washington with Ryan’s home run saving a game and Dunne’s pitching impressing. It covers Cleveland, Sedalia Missouri Valley League at Joplin, and Western League results at Colorado Springs Springfield Omaha and Des Moines along with vague attendance figures and ad text. Multiple team names, scores, and player mentions are partially readable amid OCR errors.

Washington Ad Ryan Dunne Plankent Dunkle Kittrecee

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