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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
3
The report quotes manager Borrows stating the team is fully committed, aiming for decisive action this season. He emphasizes focus, discipline, and solid preparation as keys to success.
A Detroit bid for star third baseman Jimmy Burke is discussed with mock earnestness by Detroit scribes and fans. The exchange centers on money, loyalty, and the Wolverines manager Bartowd, with speculation about Hipon De Huss Robison and the Candinate bid.
The article recounts Britt praising Young Corbett's ability and predicting a win over Sullivan in a rough match. It notes crowd expectations, betting, and Britt's claims Corbett is the superior fighter, with references to Sullivan's readiness and the Yosemite Club.
Sixty players gathered at Princeton cage in response to call from upper elmeney coaches. Captain Sterenm led drills as freshmen trimmed to fit, with prospects from Beano and New York University. March 1 practice introduced ahead of March 8 opener.
Fragmentary OCR text shows dispersals and balances with numbers like 368.20 and 14 092.58, including a year balance of 927.67. Names and context are unreadable, but the item appears to be a financial breakdown or discrepancy for a sports program.
Racing at New Orleans reports the Premier stakes winner Sweet Pep, bred by A Simmons, with prominent owners listed. The Hurflent stakes draw attention with top entrants from Aildreth Hennett and Ellison. In Frisco, Match Judge wins a $1,000 handicap at Oakland, Proper and Eva G. fail to place. Police permit news from Cleveland Star theater sparring exhibit plans are noted with Kohler enforcing the law.
A fragmentary report notes several suint at Ascot Park with the day’s strongest odds on In the ee Rice and Fustan at 10 to 1. Seer The wae fine.
Weather at Hot Springs March 3 favorable for racing and exercise. Mentions El Caney and other horses, baseball chatter on Washington and New York teams, players like Rip Sothach Ost and Typhoid fever illness affecting Ted Boras, notes on managers and umpires, and preparations for the coming season with brief updates on individuals and clubs.
The passage presents Theodore Roosevelt's prefatory remarks in Francis Curtis's History of the Republican Party, discussing loyalty to the republic, government strength in emergencies, and lessons from Lincoln and the Civil War era. It emphasizes unity and national interest beyond partisan divides during national trials.
The passage reflects Theodore Roosevelt urging study of past Republican standpoints to guide present policy. He argues wisdom, patriotism, and unity are needed to avoid folly, attacks on liberty, and align wealth with national strength. He stresses the nation benefits when individuals act for the common good and fiscal strength rests on virtue.
Brief telegrams report John A Strtng of Scams ton chosen by the Pittersth Republican convention. In Lynonpurg Virginia Sixth Wir pola district nominates Ss. Harts for congress and backs Roosevelt. A separate item notes Baikal lake ice railway cars drawn by horses after a locomotive broke through the ice. Philadelphia reports the death of Russell W Davennert, a leading steel manufacturer and general manager of War Cramp Sons, from pneumonia.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weaknesses and related ailments. It promises $500 in legal fees if the remedy fails and cites long-term success and safety claims to persuade readers.
Fort Scott Kansas March 2 a Katy flyer arrived from the south with a coal black passenger demanding a sleeper berth reserved for whites. The conductor refused citing unwritten rules while the Negro held a ticket for that sleeper. The issue may prompt damages against the railroad if the ticket was sold to him. The case centers on whether the passenger possessed rights under the 13th Amendment and whether the ticket was sold by Muscogee agents.
The Albuquerque Journal prints updates from Belen New Mexico. Parish activities under Tay J A Ricard include church reconstruction and furnishing plans. Sheriff Curios Secs deputizes Pred Owen as peace officer amid growing visitors. Dericks plans move to new store building by March 1. John Beener builds two more rooms to be ready by April 1. Eastern railway engineer reassigned. Debate over single versus joint statehood dominates Belen politics as residents weigh options.
Buenos Aires reports a partial halt as a strike affects workers merged by a recent London directors resolution. Traffic is nearly suspended and trains operate irregularly with guards on duties amid industrial action.
The article notes critical water scarcity in New Mexico with Walnut dam empty and storage dams low. It mentions March heat and the need to haul water from Winslow and Del Rio as streams fail to provide adequate supply. References to apprentices and an information gathering division are included in terse fragments.
In drafting rooms the statistics have been obtained and shaped for submission to the management. Mr Schrott is due back in Albuquerque to complete the apprenticeship project and finalize the Albuquerque work plan.
A fragmentary account describes General Stilwell and an Orient president’s plan for a transcontinental railway from the Gulf of California eastward. It mentions opposition, financing, and a strong effort to advance the project despite obstacles and discouragement.
Fragmentary text from a 1904 page mentions January events and figures. It lacks clear names, places, or a coherent event to index.
Denver reports the Pacific railroad directors have approved 6,000,000 for a 155 mile extension from Rawlins Wyoming to Crates Colorado via the Bear River and Routt County coal mines. The board previously earmarked 3,000,000 at their November New York meeting but kept plans undisclosed until Denver drawings were completed.
Chicago Great Western raises livestock shipping rates from Missouri river points to Chicago by four cents per bushel on wheat and three cents on corn. The new schedule, starting next Friday, cuts about half the prior Bissouri river to Mississippi river rates, signaling a strategic rail tariff shift.
March 3 Guthrie Oklahoma reports rumors among railroad officials that the Rock Island may unload the Choctaw and revert it to its original owner. The rumors appear weak and stem from old Choctaw officials who were set out at the time of the transfer back to work.
A east bound freight wreck at Texhoma Oklahoma killed Fireman J B Steward and wounded Head Brakeman Hoove. The incident disrupted service and prompted investigation as the engine and nine cars left the track. Official reports cite equipment failure and the crew’s lack of a watchman at the crossing.
The notice claims that thin people with weak digestion fail to gain nourishment and that Teytter's Stomach Bitters provide immediate digestion aid and nourishment to help put on solid flesh. It emphasizes fast assimilation and relief from dyspepsia and indigestion.
A bogey was struck by a train in the Crik area injuring a company employee and Slater who was with her. The incident prompts questions about the railroad company’s liability and possible judgment in the case.
Cushing and family report a threatening ransom message from Del Rio claiming a brother is held in a section house and will be moved to Del Rio. The message describes a kidnapping in a dozen condition and a robbery before escape. Texas Rangers alerted for assistance.
The Manon City and Fort Dodge railroad, under the Chicago Great Western, sought use of the UP bridge but was refused. The district court ruled for the railroad. the Union Pacific appealed the decision.
A wildfire on a railway bridge near the Colorado Nebraska border burned a one mile structure, delaying all traffic for several hours. The blaze reportedly started from cinders on a passing engine as high winds hindered fire crews. the incident caused significant economic disruption.
Arrangements by the Santa Fe Railway for two Dunard seagates in northern and Pecos valley areas are announced. Between 30 and 40 families expected to settle in the colonies. Back to Topeka Shops orders sent to return A141 to Topeka. A faded relic in yards is finally laid to rest with peace. Arkansas City reports J H Johnsey passed Topeka engineer examination and will join Santa Fe extra board.
The Albuquerque Citizen notes H. J. More, night ticket clerk for several months, has returned to his former job as claim agent in the freight office. He cites dissatisfaction with ticket counter fees and questions related to the charges at the counter.
Byram, general superintendent of the Rock Island, returned last December and moved his family to EK C H EF. The brief item notes a relocation by the executive to a new posting following prior assignments.
In Topeka for a few hours, Zeon Anonech and staff briefed on Santa Fe motive power. Nos 7 4 and 9 were tested on trip service with watering and local shop activity noted. A resignation of a storekeeper and personnel changes at the Frater office were reported, with trains adjusted for traffic and extra equipment on several routes.
Article warns pneumonia is dangerous and must not be self treated urging to call a physician. It discusses remedies and cautions against ineffective measures and emphasizes professional medical care.
An article promoting free dancing lessons available to everyone including children and adults. It emphasizes health, confidence, social ease, and graceful carriage, claiming the course is clearly written with illustrated instructions and will benefit those new to society, with messages about sending for the complete course and examples of the benefits for youth and women.
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