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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1904
Page
3
A distorted report notes Chautauqua County plans mix schooling with oil and gas prospecting on church and cemetery land. Peru residents hint at wells near a school yard and a nearby cemetery, with talks of funding teachers and ministers through oil revenue and property deals, while local trustees weigh permits and compensation.
A feature contrasts a strong postal worker named Jack London with a diminutive beagle called Midget in Lawrence. Midget is described as tiny yet lively, weighing barely a pound and a half, with a long tail and compact body, evoking a vivid Christmas-era animal portrait.
President Jobes of the Nations Bank of Commerce led a Texas Oklahoma tour aboard two Santa Fe private cars with Mrs Jobes and board members. They inspected Gulf coast points from Galveston to oil districts, saw wells enclosed by barb wire, and enjoyed oysters and a bay yacht outing amid a lengthy rail journey ending at 10:50 PM.
Dr. Snow's February report shows Lawrents Kansas with exceptionally dry conditions and the driest February in years. The month was extremely cold at times with heavy northwest winds and low precipitation, leaving soil only lightly saturated. Mean temperature stood below average with the highest and lowest temperatures noted and rainfall limited to about quarter inch. Ground moisture remained poor for wheat and cloudiness and wind dominated the month.
James Huff disputes a Journal published claim that he accused Conductor Flantern. He states he never made the statement and calls the piece unjust. The letter references St. David's Day events and mentions a court case in Mount City with Hale’s confession and a derailed hearing.
Lawrence Journal describes a pond where flood debris and melting ice leave stagnant water. Fish lie decaying as the air grows foul and the heat threatens to worsen the stench, affecting nearby residents.
Mrs J G Welsh of Wichita sues in district court for 24000 claiming the money was hers and that she made her husband her agent to invest funds. She charges John Jennings with inducing her husband to gamble while intoxicated and to pledge the money on faro, alleging he lost it.
Wellington Mill and Elevator Company announces an upgrade to its property in Wellington. The project will add four steel tanks to the elevator, making it one of the largest of its kind in the region.
Sporting news outlines Jack O'Brien's offer of 1000 dollars to bind a middleweight title bout with Fitzsimmons, subject to Fitzsimmons terms at 158 pounds. He also blasts plans to fight Ryan and says he will accept fights with both within a year. O'Brien aims to a bout with Mike Shreck in St Louis on March 10, pending promoter Haughton’s word.
Philadelphia reports that Munroe struggled in the Shar Keywalutiros contest. He was described as awkward and unsteady during several exchanges, while Sharkey dominated with punches. Jeffries noted Munroe had the better argument, but concerns about conditioning remain.
In a March 5 dispatch from Tenn., Marvin He Has sin bie manera plans a matchup involving Pitubarg light heavyweights. McCormick posted $1.00 and a guarantee for Tate to meet Jack Munroe at the April race meeting. Hart remained 30 pounds overweight, aiming to cut weight for a Hot Series fight. Russian racing prospects look bleak as Count Grabofski’s horses were sold after his death. Mrs. Gertrude Thompson travels from Chicago to New York for the women’s bowling title, while Corbett comments on Munroe Sharkey and Jeffries.
The report covers Munroe’s claim he can beat any challenger including Jeffries, Hanlon defeating Decker in Philadelphia, and racing results from San Francisco and Los Angeles with Prince Blazes and Stuyver notable winners amid a fair track day. Hanlon outpointed Decker after rough action, a ropes clash occurred, and sprinters fared as expected with racing outcomes detailed.
Racing at New Orleans on March 2 saw Floral King, the heavy favorite, fail to close in the final drive of the Crescent City Derby. Princelst Port Royal and Troswadhe also fell short while J. Phillips was hired from W. Harrie for Jockey J. Hennessy at $4,000.
McChesney and Dick Bernard along with EE Smather's horses have entries in the Harlem National handicap and the M. Lewis Clark stakes to be decided at the Harlem meeting during Chicago turf season.
Public notice details Union Pacific one way and round trip rates for homeseekers on March 1 to April 30. Offers include reduced fares to Oregon Salt Lake City and western Kansas points Colby Oakley and areas west of Oakley with twenty one day limit. Additional fares to Spokane Seattle Portland and California cities via Huntington and Spokane.
Fragment from a 19th century reminiscence describes horses with perverse appetites eating cooked beef and other foods. One half breed horse reportedly ate beef like a dog, while another survivor from a cavalry massacre fed in the cook house and was never ridden. The piece also notes military life after the Civil War, with veterans and local notices about deaths and community events in Kansas and Missouri.
Tickets go on sale during March for a tour, with free chair seating offered. The notice mentions Via Santa Fe and lists a KING address, though some text is garbled. The fragment highlights ticket availability and a promotional perk.
Travel deals from Rock Island and Frisco systems offer low round trip and one way tickets to California Oregon Washington Utah and more. Dates vary from March 1 to April 30 with tourist sleepers reclining chair cars and stopover privileges. Contact nearest Rock Island or Frisco agents for full information and rates.
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