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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
3
Boxing notes recount why the anticipated clash favors the champion over Corbett in a 15 round bout. Jeffries discusses his strategy and critique of Corbett's style while analysts question tactics and training.
Fragmented report details a romance tale tied to civic vows and a candidate’s rise in a citywide event. It notes scheduling for a meeting, committee actions, and race involvement amid uncertain context and damaged OCR.
Local figures announce a forthcoming meeting with attendees list including J. Feequenn Sedalia and others. Reports mention Risley and Armstrong tied to Western league talks, a Memphis service, and a rejected purchase offer for Pitcher Hola. Construction begins on a Pittsbure ball park with a target April completion and safety measures noted.
Report on a proposed fight between Jack DiWel and Tom Keys at the Broadway Athletic Club. A 311,000 purse is offered with a 70 percent share to the winner and 20 percent to the club, plus rights to moving pictures. A 15,000 deposit to the Dati Bank and Trust is required if bid accepted. The club is a leading Monroeville venue with notable patrons and witnesses from politics.
A reader letter discusses boxing prospects, praising Corbett and predicting a six round bout against McGovern. The writer argues Denver Lad has the skills to defeat McGovern, noting Corbett’s judge’s eye and fearlessness, while dismissing McGovern as lacking defense. The exchange suggests heated opinions on featherweight matchups and training plans.
A garbled report quotes a prominent Chesroon pitcher discussing his observations and goals. He mentions Clark von and Stitkman as strong, Coban’s speed, and aims to improve hitting, pitching control, and the batter’s development. The piece notes weaknesses in control and a plan to develop batters and fielding.
Denver observer reports Johnsy Carestite notes Corbett not in condition to face McGavert with confidence. Contends Mollovern’s tutor and others doubted Corbett’s readiness while bets and rumors swirl about strength and strategy ahead of key boxing show in San Francisco and Boston reports.
Local notes outline Kansas City teams beginning spring practice around April 1 ahead of the baseball season. Managers and players like Charley Nichols and Dale Gear prepare for exhibition games, with schedules mentioning matches against St Marys Natations and others. Weather and track conditions are noted as poor, and ownership changes in horse racing are briefly mentioned alongside potential exhibition games in early April.
Milwauker Athletic Club selects Anibal Dis to sprint in two events at the University of Abst Gad meet on Saturday under club auspices. The note mentions baseball themes and various players, including Fred Youhyb and Latimer, with references to racing horses and other sports figures.
Kansas orchardists fear a swelling industry as an estimated 260 or more apple growers in the county plan a gathering in Hutchinson on March 12. The meeting, led by James Dukelow and Yagey, aims to organize a cooperative marketing structure for the fruit, with temporary officers appointed and broad support expected from local owners of mature orchards. The event seeks to unite growers amid rising production and a growing cold-storage and shipping network. The article notes significant county interest and mentions notable local figures in driving the movement.
Fragmented report describes murder case with defendants Hackney and Lafferty. Cleveland Ohio defense, trial dates, and motions referenced amid unclear names and details. Authorities pursue bounty and court actions. narrative mixes mispelled names and garbled phrases.
Pittsburgh March 4 A mine explosion at Mount Carmel Coal Company No 4, four miles south west of the city, killed Joe Heldoni and Anton Ginand and injured Gus Rou sler and Frank Kraste. Lew Bell and Leon McDaniels were repairing when the blast occurred. The cage failed and rescuers worked quickly as air and smoke filled the mine. The mine is described as a productive operation employing about 200 diggers.
A college feature outlines an address titled We Do Not Eat More Cheese. Glory classes plan a civic conduct week with expert judge Prof. A L Hecker presiding. Rock event details and venue Chapel are mentioned with continuation into March.
Farmers in Franklin County form The Farmers Club to promote carmer interests and protect labor benefits. A banquet in Inwalha is planned as a yearly feature, following a successful previous banquet. In Parsons a school bond issue of about 40000 wins approval for building purchases and improvements. A socialist ticket appears in Fort Scott with a mayoral candidate endorsed by reform groups.
Junction City outlines free delivery for mall service but limits to parts of town. a third carrier is urged while residents await a special election. Maj or W. He Criddbe urged voters to approve a $150,000 school construction and remodeling bond, at a city polling site March 4.
Dostan Murch and Aantin G yrsell report describes a man splashing ten dollar bills to strangers in Phoenix while causing property damage. Police arrived as he smashed furniture and claimed to be acting from a personal grievance and money misplacement.
Report describes a dozen or more complaints about a fortune teller operating in the city. One woman allegedly paid 250 dollars, another near 100 dollars after a long ride. Authorities detained the suspect near a rail facility at 185 Kansas Avenue and searched for the money.
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