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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1903

Page

3

Corbett Defeats Murphy in Six Rounds in Boston

In Boston on June 26, Corbett of Denver knocked out Murphy of New York in six rounds. Corbett pressed early, landed hard blows, and dropped Murphy twice in the fourth round to seize control. The crowd of over 3,000 witnessed a sharp, fast-paced bout with Corbett’s right hand proving decisive throughout.

New York Boston Fo Corbett Denver Murphy Corbett Washington Panama Canal Company Bogota Colombia

Kansas town warned to leave amid odd school clerk dispute

A chaotic town notice warns a resident to depart following a quarrel over a school clerk election. The fragmentary text references threats, affidavits, and local figures as authorities struggle to restore order. Several garbled lines mention dates, places, and names, but the core event remains a warning issued to a citizen amid town tensions.

Unclear OCR Fragment Addresses Banks and Names

The readable text discusses banks and percentages with scattered names such as Kerrie Rae and Phyliss. It mentions Lapinster State Bank at 900 dollars and Pana State Bank at 1240, plus references to an investment and a person named Rae Promise to Miss a family. The OCR is garbled and does not provide a coherent event.

Dave Kerrie Lapinster Pana Atchison

Clough Family Tragedy Recounts Federal Rescue Efforts

A fragmented report recalls a fatal house incident near Arkansas City involving J Cloughs and Welganay family members. The text describes injuries, a failed rescue, and lingering pain, with sparse details about victims and actions taken at the scene.

J. Clough Actian Arkansas City

Heavy Rain Sweeps Bourbon County and Nearby Areas

Extended storm bands flood county fields and disrupt daily life. Counties report damaged corn and localized washouts with power outages until recovery crews reach affected townships. Officials warn of more heavy downpours during the coming week while meteorologists track storm tracks across Kansas and Colorado border regions.

Bourbon County Fee Kent Kaa Aino Akon Lami Tb Raun

Smathers Bets Big on Picket in American Derby Campaign

New York June 9 E Smathers, owner of McChesney and Dick Bernard, plans to add The Picket to his Saratoga stable roster. New York insiders expect The Picket to meet top yearlings and possibly join Smathers’ team for the American Derby, with bets of around 200,000 to 300,000 on his own horses.

New York Smathers McChesner Dick Bernard Pinket Jungblut Victoria D. C Hunt iKkens Smethers Melug Judeltas Saratoga Washington Quarnt Uinir Bng Sheeyeheul Bay Metcalfs Atlantic City Nod Herman

Frisco Proprietor Faces Precedence at Yanger's Camp

Report from San Francisco and New York details the tense planning around guitar matches, camp moves, and boxing style shifts. Notes include Frisco proprietor anticipated to avoid precedence, Yanger's Camp activities, and July date speculations, with references to Bidet and Tammy Ryman in recent weigh-in chatter.

Suburban Handicap to be run again on July second

The Comey Island Jockey Club announces a renewal of the Suburban Handicap to be run July 2 as the fourth race on the card. The event will have a $97,009 purse with Whitney & Durfee managing and Irish Lad carrying the Keene colors. Goldsmith scratched due to heavy wear and the track condition may affect entries and weights.

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THREE BODIES HELD AND SHIP ALLEN DELAYED

Manila authorities failed to issue a health department permit to remove corpses aboard the Glacen from Manila to inland sites. The bodies of Dr. Frederick A. Healer and two seamen may be held at the navy yard for weeks if papers are not forwarded to Manila.

Manila New York Health Department Glacen Hrookisa Health Bureau Uit Frederick A. Healer Mazilla Navy Yard

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