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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

Page

3

Lisle Man Tries Neighbor Garden Theft in Kansas

In Erie Kansas July, a man named Melm allegedly used a wagon and plow to steal 60 bushels of potatoes and 540 cabbages, loading garden produce and poultry. The incident led to a warrant for Pred Dye on forgery charges and a district court suit for $148.70 in value.

Erie Kan Wien Sherein Fred Itelin Dod Shaw Tts Hd Dre Bariton Mr. Helm Taun Helm Mr. Heit Hight Ben Rcoat Dye Justice Court Cilne

Digging for his money Wichita man thought to have buried some before death

July 2 report from Wichita recounts G. P. Varnont shot and killed by Dr. Doyle. Varnont allegedly hid nearly $2,000 in a bank deposit and a certificate of deposit. Neighbors suspect he buried money on his property and began a search. Court bonds and prior troubles referenced.

Wichita G. P. Varnont Doyle Kanane National Ee Bane Pes Nani Tas Dove Placis Kaneag National Benk Knut

Baby Dangling From Telephone Wire Escapes Drop

A baby narrowly survives a second story fall after tumbling onto a telephone wire. Neighbors and resident Steinman intervene, lifting the infant to safety as careful bystanders watch. The child is reported unharmed aside from shock.

Tola Pables Mix Meuse Dolu Tiegister

ElmdaLe's Enterprise Ladies Cornet Band Formed

In Elmdae town Kas on July 2 a new ladies cornet band organized under Mr. Stodemh Bryant. The cadre includes Clive Pangeam drama major, Nellie Bishop, Lene Clemens, Hillda Wood, Ida Jacobs, Nora Wir, Maud Fishup, Willa Bohneider, Viola Jeffrey, Alice Drummond and Edna Feyanida among others. The group plans fall engagements for state events and showcases ready talent.

Nora Wir Clomic di Vie Maud 'Fishup Willa Bohneider Viola Jeffrey Tule Alice Drummond Basa Edna Feyanida Snorerum Fondy Son

Traveling man held on charge of rand theft

A traveling man from om, King, was arrested on a charge of rand lasteng, alleging appropriation of purse containing 220.75 left on the wat af ob Clyde by Bet Hagenmarter. The empty purse was found. suspects identified. Bail set at 3200 dollars.

Wuryens Rand Clyde Bet Hagenmarter

Bloodhounds injure woman in Kan city streets

A woman in Arkatinas City Kansas was crippled when two bloodhounds owned by her son attacked her as she tried to feed them. One dog bit her right hand tearing flesh as the dogs, kept for pursuing criminals, were involved. Debates and schedules follow in several towns including Madison and Moline with mentions of senators Button and Tilman.

Arkatinas City Kan E A. Cuthatall Ahnene Button Tilman Madison Wis Moline Cawker City Augusta Columbus On Shalbyville

Annual football clash set for Thanksgiving morning

A remnant report notes an annual game between Emporia State Normal and Kayes teams to be played at State Normal in Exporia on Thanksgiving morning. The event, coached by Kool, is expected to draw local interest with defenses and lines preparing for the clash.

Emporia-Warrensburg Jensburg State Normal Kayes Exporia Kitinas

Paid His Fine Admiring Neighbors Cheer Rhepherd

Warrensburg residents greeted editor Rhepherd on arrival from Jefferson City after his $500 contempt fine by the state supreme court for printing criticism of the court. A committee formed, a large crowd cheered him at the depot and escorted him home.

Rhepherd Warrensburg Warrensbute 1 Sentinel Arate Supreme Court Jefferson City Editeur Shephert

Warlike outlook and naval movements in Asia and Hell Gate disaster

London dispatch reports rising tension as Russia strengthens in Manchuria and Japanese forces prepare for potential conflict, with speculation on Anglo Japanese peace shifts and long war prospects. In New York a yacht fire aboard Van Duren’s ship Wana near Astoria is battled by lifeboats and crews, causing heavy damage and distress.

London Daily Mat Huesia Manchuria Corean Corea Meciys Magdairon Vladivostock Marquis Ito Privy Council Saya England To Kio Standard Hussain Port Arthur Meadda Kursie Hell Gate New York

Rev Dr Fouts Dies After Long California Service

San Francisco July 74 Rev Robert Chester Fouts D D long time rector of Grace Episcopal Church in this city has died. The death followed a long illness after a first stroke two and a half years ago. Born in Tennessee about sixty years ago he joined the Confederate Army in the Civil War and served. He came to California in 1864 to serve Grace parish. His name was mentioned last year for the bishopric of Hawaii.

San Francisco Robert Chester Foute Fouts Tennessee Yoon California Grace Hawai

Huseians Plan Siberian Salmon Cannery Expansion

Tacoma dispatch reports Huseian fishermen plan salmon fisheries on the Siberian coast at Pankura and Barankreft hays to outcompete Alaskan canneries with cheaper labor and lower costs. Russian operations promise abundant, larger fish and price advantages, reshaping competition in the industry. A separate note states Kenny Aaimen cannery, owned by Pacific Packing and Navigation, burned July 19 in Seattle region, leaving Yotai oss damaged. previously Alaska based with 600 cartons capacity, once part of Pacific Whaling company.

Tacoma Wash Pankura Barankreft Hays Siberian Balmon Cannery Seattle Pacific Packing and Navigation Company Alaska Rearga The Pacific Whaling Compare

Jumped from Deck in Feared Incident

A partial and fragmentary report notes a person leaping from a deck, with other names and details garbled. The fragment mentions Taran out, Jw-Mrs. For, Foy, and a leakery van between this day and today, with passengers present. The individual appeared despondent.

Journey by Auto Across Continent Reported

Burlington, Vt July 64 Jackson and Crocker left San Francisco for New York by automobile. They have been on the road for several months and expect to be the first to complete the cross continental trip.

Brracuse N Jackson Burlington Crocker Tatama San Francisco New York

Transit chief announces ship routes to Guam and San Francisco

General superintendent Major Devol states Sheridan will sail to Mafia on August 1 via Honolulu and Guam. The Thea will sail the same route on September 1, continuing via Guam and San Francisco as announced.

Guam San Francino Major Devol

Heatwave Rides Oklahoma as Temperatures Hit 106

Temperatures surged to 106 yesterday in Riakerae as a heatwave gripped western Oklahoma. Corn and cotton crops suffered under the dry spell with rain badly needed to ease the drought impact.

Riakerae

Big Horse McChesney Out of Condition for Days

New York July 24 report on the McChesney Water Boy match cancellation. Owner Smathers says McChesney unlikely to race for days or weeks due to lameness. Trainer Hildreth and others express disappointment, plans to ship McChesney to Saratoga. Hermis may race next.

New York E. Smathers McChesney Tran Water Boy Sam Hildreth Hildreth Chicago Mildreth Saratoga Frank Taylor

Jeffries and Corbett measured for July battle in San Francisco

A long sports roundup notes Jeffries and Corbett’s recent size checks in New York and San Francisco training and previews the July clash. It also catalogs racing results and various athletic happenings from New York to St Louis and beyond, with multiple named horses, tracks, and events.

Missouri Ane League Fort Scott Joplin shut out by Craven

In Fort Scott Joplin was shut out without a hit as Jimmy Craven dominated. Bevis, Stener and others reached but Springfield triumphed 4 to 0 after late rallies. strong pitching by Craven and Cheek keyed the win and the batteries for Joplin and Springfield were noted. Pittsburg defeated Sedalia in an in ing game at the park amid Forest Park race context.

Fort Soott Joplin Jimmy Craven Bevis R. Scot Springfield Tyro Hest Journgts Rae Toll Lola Bouldin Aree Shanks Scumbolt Pittsburg Sedalia Yitchers’ Dette MerauAt Forest |Park Tanta Rab Prue Weaver Hunton Hedmond Davis Sobrarnt Pet

Corbett In Good Shape Ahead Of Jeffries Clash

San Francisco reports say James J. Corbett is in good condition for the coming bout with Jeffries. Sparring partner Sam Berger predicts Corbett will stay within reach of the limit, with confidence that he can outlast his rival. Corbett plans rest days before the fight and expects to enter the ring around 148 to 150 pounds.

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Three Big Ones To Meet At Saratoga Track

Waterboy McChesney and Hermia top the weights for the 127 pound Saratoga handicap a 1 1/4 mile race for older horses opening the summer meeting August 3 at Saratoga New York. Hermia four pounds lighter. Birch Broom Wins at Brighton Beach Keene horse wins Brighton Oaks for 2 year old fillies with Redfern aboard. Abe Attel and Johnny Regan sign to meet for featherweight title at 122 pounds in St Louis July 30.

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Twin City Boys Defeat Marion in Fourth of July Game

Cottonwood Falls July 4 Twin City and Marion ball teams met on the local diamond. The Twin City club won 32 to 6 with the battery and outfielders delivering standout work amid the cresting plays on the field.

Cottonwood Palla Marion & Strone City Ken Twin City Marion Cottonwood Falls Diimond Sente Twin City Battery

Eureka Beats Moran in Tight Baseball Showdown

In a gripping Kansas contest, Eureka defeats Moran as ace M Alen dominates with late-inning bumps. Reich fans thirteen. Moran suffers first loss this season. Feazler Moran, Allen Kid McCoy and New York players featured amid July excitement in the sports world.

Eureka Moran Cere Kan M—Alen Seuamh Tat Nee Reich Feazler Allen Kid McCoy New York Wiiting The Sporting World

American League at Cleveland

Report of a Cleveland game where visitors failed to advance runners after the third inning. Pitcher Sleeves delivered a strong effort, scattering hits and stranding baserunners. Key moments included Crawford’s second inning hit and a decisive late rally by the home side.

Cleveland Josée Atrack Sievers

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