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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1904

Page

3

Southwest Kansas Methodist conference session at Wichita district

The Southwest Kansas conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its twenty second annual session in Wichita district from March 24 to 26. Bishop John W. Hamilton of Los Angeles will attend, with delegates and visitors from five districts including Wichita. Proceedings include church programs, sermons, and an examination for conference admission.

Wichite Kas Southwest Kansas Methodist Finiecopeal Church Maren Wichita Firat M Chiteh Hartten Lee Mire Presbyterian Church Hev. H. Waltz Miding Uw Wichita Mae A. A. Barer Tery Tey Gower Biebie John We Hamilton Los Angeles Calltorals First Methodist Church de J Trimble Santeywleht C. Piero Iowa Wesleyan Bunday Dan 2 Brummit Cage Epwi C.F. Hagtiah TC. Frovement George H. Roberts Unit States Congress Josephine Corbin Mt. Womasa WW. Dexter State Temperance Union Tainty Weptam Baldwin Baker Capitol Cit South Kansas Kansas Lawrence Topeka

Cure for Kidney Bladder and Rheumatism Promises

An aggressive advertisement touts a tonics and a readers claim to cure kidney bladder and rheumatic conditions. It boasts free trial and a nationwide endorsement but provides no verifiable medical proof. The copy lists symptoms including frequent urination back pain and swelling and urges immediate purchase of the remedy.

Ted Imy Jill Stone Richard Avitiian Die Te Wood Fiat Elatoat Chicago

Wickits district sees electoral convention upcoming

Fragment from a 19th century note reports Wickits district holding a quarterly conference with preaching and business. Presiding elders Rev HL Waitt of Wichita district and Rev J Martindale of Dodge City district are mentioned along with anticipated changes and new officers to be appointed.

Bt Presidine HL Waitt Wichita Cintriet J. Martindale Dodge City Ro Chenges Wichita

Murderous drunken spree ends in wife murder in Crowe Coal mine

Lewis Wordenick, an Austrian immigrant and Crowe Coal Co. miner, killed his wife and an unrelated child in a drunken frenzy after a week of heavy drinking. He stabbed the wife with a butcher knife, fatally wounding her, while a boy died from abdomen injuries after intervening. Neighbors alerted authorities. Wordenick was arrested. He had lived in the country barely a year and spoke Austrian, French, and Italian but not English. The incident occurred near Chicopee, city authorities pursued the case.

Pituepure Lewis Wordenicle Crowe Coal Company Sis Biles Govihwest Merhow Rhea Horota Qenick Dee Wessago Chicopee

Local Notables Highlight Parade and Trials in Ottawa

Joe Ea O'Brien Florence Kary James Kanert and others attend events featuring high amateur standings and a tense legal charge. LeRoy physician Berlon faces troubles amid remarks on bonds and a fatal incident at Leroy. Ottawa prepares for Fourth celebrations with Gov Antolette of Wisconsin invited to deliver the keynote.

Joe Ea O'Brien Florence Kary James Kanert Willian Clayton Ad Piptom Wwamnen Cleve Dan Timberinke Ere Bas Col. R. Murphy Seneca Harry Thylor Merkiin Poselinne Timatieke Ang Fred Dilbert Slayton Hed Gshert Hest Butt Programe LeRoy Physicjen Berlon Kan Maren Keaser Laroy Jong Deen Isn Senta Wil Len Tae Lola Bond Gs McConnell Leroy Normc Bi Keaner Ottawa Tguwaudin Gov Antolette Wisonaia Bern Euury Jonn Lokin

Rasbach Hotel Not Sold in Last Minute Deal

Rasbach hotel in this city remains unsold to Clinton M. Roscoe of Kansas City as negotiations between Mrs. Rasbach and Mr. Roscoe collapsed at the last moment before closing.

Rasbach Parsene Kes Clinton M. Roscoe Kansas City Rosewere

A Wonderful Remedy For Lae Curee Inter

An advertisement advocates Orrine as a cure for drunkenness by restoring stomach function. It claims wide US use, endorsements by physicians and temperance groups, and a money back guarantee. The text notes no opiates and that treatment can be done at home with discreet use.

United States W. Oc. TU Topeka Swift & Molliday Orrine

Break Up Gang of Thieves in Pittsboro Kas

City detectives shattered a gang of burglars in Pittsboro Kansas. Beckhim and seven others were captured after a house search found about 9 worth of clothing and jewelry. The text mentions nightly thefts over two months and police finally located the gang.

Pittsboro Kas Jarrow Beckhim Sevden Holt Secret Service Koren Trig

Not extraditable in Iowa case prompts law change

Des Moines decides cannot extradite Mra Sherman Dye of Toone for sending poisoned candy to Miss Keng Nelson and cannot try her for murder in laws. Gov Cumming and Attorney General Mulang conclude town laws must be amended. a special message to the legislature will seek changes.

Des Moines Shermin Dye Keng Nelson Pierre Cumming Mulang End Ures

Low Santa Fe Rates to Southwest March 15

Santa Fe announces unusually low fares to Oklahoma and Texas destinations beginning March 15. One way and round trip prices include $5 to Texas cities, $15 round trip, $26 round trip to Roswell and Pecos Valley points. Descriptive pamphlets available. agent KING invites correspondence.

Santa Fe Southwest Oklahoma Texas Fecos Valley Guthrie Oklahoma City Shawnee Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Galveston Wasa Dering Roswell Carlsbad Pecos Valley United States UL. King

California 525 00 Through Santa Fe Tickets On Sale

March and April ticket sales apply to all classes including intermediate sleepers and free check cars. Liberal stopover privileges allotted. Full information available. Address T. L. King Topeka. Safety and travel notes included. Continuous marketing language and medical ad copy intermingled.

Santas Fe Titerasture T. L. King T. A Topeka

Munroe Headlines Brooklyn Run As Jeffries Rematch Hopeful

The minor pugilist Jack Munroe, fresh from a coast bout with Hank Griffin, headlines a Brooklyn theater engagement. He recalls past fights, discusses his mine-work era, and reveals a $100 stake for a Christmas appearance before the Jeffries camp in Butte, while predicting a possible title clash with Jeffries and hints of a May rematch in Frisco.

New York Jack Munroe Felt Jeffries Brooklyn Munroe Aald Hank Grifin Pela Jeff Butte Mont Som Jeffries Hin Opera House Bob Fitzsimmons Travellng Jack Stewart Itz Jet Jeffries Hane Mech Prisco Frisco Munroe

White Sox in Good Form in Fort Worth Exhibition

The Chicago American team arrived from Chicago over the Rock Island and faced a Fort Worth Texas league squad. Chicago displayed strong pitching with three hurlers each working three innings, led by Dundon at third and Dominey’s solid play. Walsh started, allowing one run off his delivery as the White Sox won the contest.

Fort Worth Rex Chicago Rock Islend Hamate Ance Nance Kansas City Scarian Dundon Dominey White Sox Cchicago Walsh

M Gover Eyes Featherweight Crown Comeback

Terry McGovern, once known as a terror in the featherweight ring, plans a New York comeback in March. He targets a title fight against Abe Attell or Henry Yanger, hoping to reclaim the featherweight championship. Attell is viewed by many as the legitimate champion, with McGovern convinced he can regain the crown.

Terry the Terrible New York Terry McGovern Ieee Attell Marcy ‘Parbes Fsurer McGovern

Corbett Flight Plan Weighs 130 Pounds and a Rematch Hope

The unnamed speaker says Corbett is the only match he would take under such terms and would accept a 130 pound fight. Medsovern states his aim for a summer bout with Attell or Bently Yang er, both top featherweights, while turning down Eddie Hanlon due to weight. He believes he can beat the champion and seeks one more chance. McGovern will not enter before June.

Corbett Medsovern Wither Attell Bently Yanger Eddie Hanlon Hanlon McGovern

Sullivan and Yanger May Stage Chicago Lab Match

Chicago article notes Aurelio Herrera could undergo two more examinations before a potential match with Benny Yanger. Possible bout arrangements include Sullivan and Yanger, with a prior failed negotiation over a referee. Sullivan recalls a hard blow from Corbett and a gash over his eye, affecting his later performance.

Chicago Aurelio Herrera Benny Yanger Ees Rmaten Averly the Tian Dave Baulean Bae Tho Tejing Sullivan Teres Yeager Thies John Herts Yanker Mariager Dave Corbett

Colts Show Up Well as White Sox Train in Texas

The Chicago American League club under James Callahan opened the season in Dallas with a 14 to 6 win over the Dallas club. New players Berry, Dougherty and Pennell impressed, and training at Marlin Springs 225 miles south aims to lift the squad to league standard before the championship recruit games.

COLTS Callahan White Sox Dallas Tex James Callahan Berry Rd Dougherty Marlin Springs Milon Pennell Milwaukee Chicago Comiskey Marlin Chicaco Chatles Joes Denver Dalbta Texas Martin Fort ‘Worth

Frisco and Oakland Races Feature Menace on Wet Track

Racing at Frisco and Oakland featured tight finishes with e a bourne winning at Frisco in the Tix and a Ball Furlongs handicap. Lord Melbourne ridden by Ouphant closed strong while strong outsiders Knapp on Nbsreanfiworth and Simin chased. Keynote led the nat race before weather threatened a slow track.

Frisco San Francisco Eeabourne Oakland Kenilworth Beliux Lord Melbourne Sd Ouphant Peany Outrods Knapp Simin Keynote

Racing at Los Angeles Lan Angelen Stakes

Racing at Los Angeles on March 9 saw two of six favorites win at Ascot with others failing to place. Belle Kinney topped the plus field as weather remained clear and the track fast.

Los Angeles Lan Angelen Ascot Belle Kinney New Orleans March Stella Allen Port War_den

J. W. Schorr Stable Tops Hot Springs Meet Owners

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March racing meet the J. W. Schorr stable leads winning owners list. The stable collected purses totaling $295 while others such as H. R. Rice HC Schule James Arthur and N B Tieheher trail behind. A match with over a thousand dollars is noted.

Hot Springs Hot Springs Ark, March J. W. Schorr H.R. Rice HC. Schule James Arthur N. BR. Tieheher

Champion Bout Prep and Racing Headlines From San Francisco

San Francisco reports Young Cor Pett resuming training for his bout with Jimmy Britt, while trainer Harry Tuphill notes limited work and cautious pace. Also, bicycle racers Man and Strain crash near Fowler settlement as spectators witness a close finish. Vintita, Vinita, Bartville join Southern Kansas baseball league. New Orleans racing highlights include Stella Allen and New Mown Hay. Pits and McCoy near potential fight with Fitzsimmons and Coy. 155-pound weight dispute noted.

Britt San Francisco Young Cor[Pett Sheehan's Jimmy Britt Harry Tuphill Corbeil Hat Kira Tuthit

Northwestern Agrees to Three Resolutions but Bars Thanksgiving Gridiron

The State Journal reports Northwestern University voting decisively to forbid a Thanksgiving day football game. The board endorses five resolutions, with conditions on student athletic participation, including a rule excluding nonresident students from contests. The decision lightens the schedule and aligns with conference stance, while Doane Olntrent remedies are advertised.

Chicago Northwestern University Northwestern Minnesota Facuits Athletic Board Copley Studenta Supt. Cooleyt

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