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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1904

Page

3

Conversion to the Number of 250 Immersed in Spring River

Rev. Charles Parham faced weather and space issues as 250 converts were baptized in Spring River at Lowell near Galena Kansas. Gathered parishioners from Galena Ove Springs and Gordon Hollow joined the immersion after large meetings in a heated tent. Local town halls and venues overflowed as Parham’s revival drew a crowd despite cold conditions.

Spring River Galena Kan Charles FL Pertam Kanene City Lowell Parham Partamiem Geilena Ove Springs Gordon Hollow Sal Valion Phin Te Mtr Parbum Miidwinter Siner Eerstoes Gilenn Haxter Teches

Old Relic Fragment Murmurs in Faded Tale

Fragmentary OCR depicts a scene with unnamed figures and a narrator noting an old relic. References to sightlines, a man named Markley or Khasseth, and a passage of travel through a sunlit setting appear intermittently. The text remains garbled yet hints at a calm moment amid a larger, unclear sequence.

Fragmented OCR describes Somme treaty tokens and memorial badge

The readable text references an emblem or pendant linked to Somme commemorations and a treaty between unnamed powers and a government. It mentions a card or badge worn around the neck, with phrases like Peace and Fries and a pattern resembling military uniforms. The passage is garbled and ambiguous.

Andrew Jacke United States Aisure Derroalh A. Papeso Trendrtin Somme

Fine well at Erie yields oil near Kansas field

Erie crude oil coppers report a striking oil well on the Anderson property north of Emperia. Depth reached 85 feet with 45 feet of oil sand. initial yield about 100 barrels per day, rising to 150 after cleaning. Tank storage limited to 500 barrels as the well is shut in for hillside flow. Experts compare oil to high grade near Independence. In Lang, Mrs Hannah Gibson, wife of Neil Gibson, died by suicide near Emperia after health and marital troubles. She left husband and five children. husband M. Scald and others report the tragedy.

Erie Forest of Wells Kansas Lang Emperia Kan Marci Hannt Gibeon Neil Gibeor Lane Gibson Sears Gibton

Marriage Gambit in Emporia Seeks Aid of Officers

Fragmentary report notes Jacob Bless facing marriage trouble in Emporia Kansas on March 7. The article mentions a failing relation with an older spouse and a request for police assistance as the younger partner Elevenife, claimed to be eleven and a half years old, reportedly left home a week ago seeking official help.

Emporia Kay Jacob Bless WDG New Trim Howe Eleveife Abe

Diamond Wot Wearing Apparel in a Domestic Case

A court proceedings summary notes a dispute over diamond jewelry as apparel versus property in a probate or execution matter. Defense argued the diamond could not be attached to enforce a judgment against Mrs B Stevens while a tunnery company action and related debts were involved. The judge’s ruling was pending.

Withita Kas Marth Juthe Enoch Giamond« Benage B. Stevens Wirelessv Tunnery Company

Unclear text on diamond rings and sheriff order

The fragment references diamond rings and an order involving delivery to a sheriff. It mentions disposal of the rings upon execution and proceeds to be turned over, but the text is fragmentary and lacks clear names, dates, or jurisdiction.

Cattle Tuberculosis Probe Aims to Stamp Out Disease

N C Campbell chair of the Kansas state livestock sanitary board says an investigation into tuberculosis in cattle is underway. He notes few cases in Shawnee and Sedgwick counties and urges calm while promising thorough checks and removal of infected stock. He cites past steps by the commission to keep TB out of the state and says only isolated outbreaks remain in certain areas.

C. Campbell The Sanitary Board Wichita Kus N. C. Campbell State Livestock Sanitary Board Campbell Kansas Shawnee County Sedgwick Leavenworth Itvé Stock Sanitary Commission Kahsas

Barber in Kansas City Swallows Two Ounces Laudanum

William Clifton a barber at Fifth Street hotel in Kansas City Kansas swallowed nearly two ounces of laudanum Sunday morning and was barely alive. The clerk broke into his room after failing to answer calls and found him unconscious. Doctors worked about three hours to remove the poison. Clifton’s condition is very serious but improving and he has a chance of recovery.

Bansas City Kan William Clifton Fifth Street Margaret's Hospital Clifton Barber W. R. Palmer Laughlin Tater

Body of missing farmer found in river near Junctionity

The body of Charles H. Wiles, a Morris county farmer who vanished after leaving Misorcity on December 7, was found a mile south of Junctionity in the Smoky Hill river. Identified, he shows signs of a struggle and possible assault before being thrown into the water. Inquest scheduled. Family claims life insurance of over $5,000 and offered rewards totaling $75 for discovery of the body. Also reports on Jewell City events including a new dramatic company and plans for an opera house and coal mine activity.

Junctionity Kas Waren Charles H. Wiles Morris County Here Smky Hill Willes Wiles Junction City France Jewell City Kan Jewell Cramatic Company Just Home Folly Leonora, Hutchigan Edith Elksell BM Palmer Stedham Gillespie Odd Fellows’ Lodge Jewell

Wichita Ice Plant Fire Destroys Plant and Cars

March 7 report from Wichita notes Crystal Ice Plant in flames at 1 AM with unknown origin. Loss estimated at 600 dollars plus 10,000 in insurance. Three Missouri Pacific cars on the sidetrack burned, two total losses. railroad company claims about 1,000 dollars in damage. In Winfield, March 7, Wann Greenwell, challenged with Sartin shooting, is acquitted on first ballot. Greenwell testifies he fired to save his own life.

Tichita Burna Wiehita Kas Crystal Missouri Pacific Winfield Wann Green Dexter Jolotiet Greenwell Ca Ueman Ireatock

Low Rates to Southwest by Santa Fe On March Fifteenth

Santa Fe announces record low fares to Oklahoma Texas and Pecos Valley starting March 15. One way and round trip prices listed include Guthrie and Shawnee regions in Oklahoma, Fort Worth Austin and Houston in Texas, El Paso and Roswell in Pecos Valley, with reduced rates to Carlsbad and other points. Descriptive pamphlets available on request to promote health and fortune travel opportunities in the region.

Santa Fe Southwest Oklahoma Texas Pecos Valley Guthrie Okishena City el Paso Dering Roswell Carlsbad United States

Training Camps Begin as Major League Teams Tout Roster Moves

Sporting notes list Detroit and Boston rosters with names like Buelow McManus Derburn and Collins. signings include Farrell Criger Young Parent and Freemhan for the Red Sox while Philadelphia Athletics add Hartley Mullen and Bruce. Senators Browns and Highlanders prepare for spring, naming catchers pitchers infielders and outfielders with multiple roster tweaks and tentative lineups.

New York March Detroit Buelow McManus Jersey City Derburn Dona Hotmen Wimington Del Colling Farrell Criger Young Parent Ferris Stahl Freemhan Gibson Dhoran Colorado Springs Whem Killiles O'Neil Milwaukee Dougherty Dineen Davin Aburphy Lave Cross Munte Cross Hartxel Hoffman Pickering Seybold Felders Schreck Powers Hater Wilde Plank Waddell Bender Coakley Hess Western Rescued Glendon Bemis Amd Abbott Hickman Turner Bradley Dawe Tash Bay Roseman O'Hare Wullieiders Schwartz Pastor New England St Louis Browns Prity Slever Morgan Hise Corsicana Tex Glade St. Joseph O'Connor Sugfen Kahoe Shannon Janet Baltincare Padden Gleason

American Association Karns March 7 season opener details

The American Association report outlines the league's plan with no heralded meeting. The third season will start with western clubs, Karas City and Indianapolis, Colubus, and Sb Paul in their debut games as the season runs five months and 140 games are scheduled.

Kansas City Blues Season Schedule and Holiday Games

The Blues will play in multiple cities including Toeldo and Milwaukee facing Louisville and St Paul across four series in the east. Kansas City will host and travel for key dates including Fourth of July and Decoration Day games with long home stays in August, while the team rests between visits. The schedule features opponents Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Milwaukee and St Paul with varied home and away stretches across the summer.

Atlnneapolis Toledo Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Bobo Columbus Kanaan City St Paul Kansan Cie Kansan City Blues Teer Town Laboray Association Park Belmy Indianapolis Minneapolis Hives Eddyere Pier Haseball

College Baseball Coaches Shake Up in Yale Princeton Harvard

East college baseball scene centers on Yale Princeton and Harvard with Yale retooling to rely on student captains, assistants and a return to traditional leadership while Brown Columbia Fordham Georgetown and Manhattan loom as rivals. Haskell beats Kansas City Athletics 25 to 22 in a fast basketball game on March 7.

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O'Neil Too Big for Hartera in Philadelphia Fight

Joe Wood, manager of Surely Hertard, reports an offer for a fight in Philadelphia between Mexican and Jack O'Neil. A March 8 date is discussed. Herrera reportedly weighs 139 pounds at 7 o'clock, potentially stalling negotiations. Milwaukee and Beattie scenes follow with Schafer, a former St. Paul champion, moving to Milwaukee. An Oakland four mile waterhouse cap race drew Drafter and Hora tux under tough weather as Thornton stakes near.

O'Neil Hartera Chicago Joe Wood Surely, Hertard Philadelphia Jack O'Neil Byt Herrera Oakland San Francisco Veterano Horatux Lord Melbourne Bessie

Grafter Takes Lead in $4 550 Race at One Mile Thirty

Horatius and Outhurst were favorites in the betting. Outhurst and Ric Shan did not lead early. Grafter moved to the front after a mile and a half, opening a long gap. Veterans made a late bid but failed to close the distance in the final quarter. the event valued at 4550 dollars.

Horatius Outhurst Ric Shannon

Placke challenges Jeffries era rival Fitzsimmons for heavyweight title

Henry Placke, the German champion newly arrived in America, is pursued by managers Newazore Clarke Bell and Jack Munroe who say they will forfeit 1000 dollars to bind a match with Bob Fitzsimmons or Jeffries. Placke seeks the world heavyweight crown and may face Fitzsimmons soon if plans align. Fitzsimmons, tied up in business in St Louis, hints at possible participation if feasible.

Newazore Starch Clarke Bell Hob Fitzsimmons Jack Munroe Henry Placke Jeffries Munroe Bob Fitzsimmons Hall Fitzsimmons Placke SL Louis Fitz

ISBELL HASN'T SIGNED YET FOR CHICAGO TEAM

Frank Isbell, star fielder and veteran, works in plumbing in Wichita. He mentions a contract from Owner Comiskey and a strong chance he may not join the Cubs this year. Isbell says money, not loyalty, drives the decision as he plans a house project and wants steady work this season.

Chicago Wichita Kus Frank Isbell Baker & Isbell Comiskey Golim Issy Combekes Ike H & House Hix

Montgomery handicap field shaping at spring meeting

At Memphis Races Memphis Tennessee on opening day of the spring meeting of the New Memphis Jockey club more than 20 of the 57 remaining eligibles are in active training here or being aimed at the race at tracks in San Francisco Los Angeles New Orleans and Springs. The strong showing includes front running handicappers from the western circuit with aims toward future all age events such as the Elm Ridge handicap at Kansas City Harlem National and the World's Pair handicap at St Louis.

Memphis Tenn Memphis Jockey Club San Francisco Los Angeles New Orleans For Springs Montgomery Elm Ridge Kansas City St Louls

Jeffries Skips Rope Training Ahead of Munroe Fight

The article notes Jeffries has begun training in a Vernon gym for his boxing contest with Jack Munroe at an unspecified venue. It mentions rope skipping, local gym routines, and current weight or pound targets while names like Kennedy and Jensen appear in fragmented form.

Jeffries New York Toster Jeffries Trun Jack Munroe Sontext File Esefcien Te Fama Chirtly Harver St Pounds Jensen Kennedy

Jeffries Faces Mental Edge in Quick Preparations

In a brisk pre fight assessment Jeffries weighs his mental game as crucial while noting Munro’s inexperience may limit his early impact.

Derby and Oaks Final Qualifying Lists Published at Churchill Downs

Secretary Pica announced March final qualifications for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks to be run at Churchill Downs in May. Derby list includes English Lad Pro ceeds Conjurer Lonsdale Paris Ded Laut Brark Carr King Croker zedral Tiprner Marquis de Carabes Bra Council Prince Silverwings Stanastie gape Arati Jupen Commodore Ball Mite Batts Saul Triumvir Boneh Cumble Billy-eardongs colt. Oaks list names Audience Memories Outcome Detrumiation Vestinn Hell Potlesite Blue Pennant Good Cheer Miss Melton Varlora Starmbuk White Plume Teplora Lyrist Portrait San Francisco. March 7 notes Young Car Ett pursuing a disquieting training pace ahead of a fight with Willy Britt.

Louisville Churchill Downs Pica Proceeds Conjurer Lonsdale Paris

Candidacy coach named for Naval academy baseball nine

Bil Clark, a well known professional catcher, has been engaged to coach the Naval Academy baseball candidates and worked today at Annapolis. The upcoming season gains interest as Annapolis hosts West Point on May 4, a decisive clash after each side won one of the two prior meetings. Beckley salary dispute noted. other items include Kansas City Derby entries and Boston Americans heading to Georgia for spring practice.

Bil Clark Annapolis Bill Clark Naval Academy Baseball West Point

Lumber Stock Company Sizes and City Rail Stock

The message notes a lumber stock company acquiring Ewart Lummn er company stock and highlights Sixth and Van Buren streets as holding the largest stocks in the city. It mentions Grove ignature on bee a J. Thornes under company and references Sas avenue, Us BS valtgey, and Sas avenue as well.

J. Thornes Ewart Lummner Company van Buren Sas Avenue

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