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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1904

Page

3

Fort Scott saloon defendants sued by angry wife

A Fort Scott lawsuit seeks about 16000 damages claiming saloonkeepers sold liquor to a drunken man named Jim Bailey despite warnings. The plaintiff Mrs Shipley accuses the defendants of causing her husband to ruin and asserts repeated drunken takings from the saloons. The case names Henry Neubauer and others as defendants, with residents named in the complaint. Separately, a report from Indianapolis notes miners from District 11 returned home after a convention dispute over voting on a proposed union rule.

Fort Scott Mc Keene Shiptey Join Shipbey Hore Buyer Peare Oe Vie Henry Lewbauer Frit Max Pad Neubauer Ea Denicomb Mra Shipley Weil Bat Tie Er Wartingn Bhipley Neubauer Indianapolis Fitzberg Kan Mfiatriet No Tesciuttiwentiien Civtricts

Aged Carbondale Man Die in Apartment Fire

An elderly Carbondale man named John Hardison perished in a residence fire yesterday. Fire quickly consumed the dwelling, and the body was found in the room where he sat. Meridison, a Civil War veteran, left a widow and four children. The narrative also notes unrelated items about theater, a son returning from California, and other city notices.

John Hardison Mr. Hardin Barvis Ricki Burt Howe Merdison Aurulve

Berry acreage and crop health under April frost impact

Partial OCR fragment reports on berry crops and acreage, noting small berry acreage owned by B. F. Smith and Kanan’s, concerns about rust on vines, vigorous growth on some plants, and the effect of late April cold on fruit stems and ripening. The piece mentions meat, weather, and specific dates but details are unclear due to damaged text.

B. F. Smith Bey Crerang

City in Kansas Battles Payroll Delays and Debt

Kansas towns Alsnipen and Topeka face cash shortages with unpaid employees and unsettled debts. Atchison reports no current debt, while Lyon County weighs canceling annual Chautauqua events. Groundhog sighting near Chisholm quarry and a river level update from Leavenworth conclude the scattered items.

Kansas Kamea City Topeka Atchison Exchange National Atehléon Globe

Betting Guide Predicts Tight Race At Parsons Meet

Central artests discuss likely outcome for the Chattie at Parsons Kansas where trainer OBrien prepares the favorite Gibbs and Gitte show strong records. The betting scene centers on expected favoritism amid public wagering and uncertain form.

Central Artests Obrien Parsons Kan Gibbs Gitte

Prisoner Dowlin in Wichita Accounts Audit Case

Wichita merchant Dowlin, former manager of a business, is jailed as accounts are audited after being short about $1 560. Nearly all missing funds were covered by wife and friends, with $100 still unpaid. Dowlin says he will stay in custody until the matter is resolved and denies guilty charges.

Wichita Iit Cee Dowlin Butta Lumt Dowlin Sam

Suspected Murderer in Brown County Case T:

Poem items tied to Charles H. Willes found with James D. Aumack in Junction City Kansas. Willes reported held up and murdered December T. Aumack returned for questioning after arrival from Brows county. Hearsay notes describe Willes body recovered from river Sunday as coroner's inquest planned.

Brown County H. Witles Junction City Kan James D. Aumack Habinars Brows County Vesday Aumack Charles H. Willes Willes

Marital union for two 74 year olds in Kansas

Report lists the marriage of Margaret Adair and Hugh H Heaven both 74 in Rinport a Kansas with Probate Judge Evans officiating They hail from Independence Kansas The tale recounts a childhood betrothal in Ohio and a later reunion before wedding travel to Parkerville Kansas The piece also notes a prairie fire near Florence and various farm losses as the page mixes multiple local notices and incidents

Rinporta Kan Piarcn TL Margaret Adair Hugh H. Heaven Evans Independence Kani Dar Plana Ohio Parkerville

Santa Fe Low Rates to Southwest March 16

Santa Fe announces unprecedented low fares to Oklahoma and Texas starting March 1 with $5.00 to Fort Worth and $15.00 round trip to key Texas points. Highlights include $50 to Guthrie and other Oklahoma City territory destinations. Descriptive pamphlets available from T. L. King in Topeka Kansas.

Santa Fe Southwest Oklahoma Peced Valley Guthrie Oklahoma Ciy Shawase Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Yieusine

O Brien Outscores Schreck In Fifteenth Round Bout

In St Louis at the West End club on March 11 Jack O Brien of Philadelphia defeated Mike Schreck of Cincinnati after a 25 round battle. O Brien led with repeated left jabs and right blows driving Schreck to clinches. Schreck bled from the nose and mouth and fought hard in the final rounds but O Brien held the edge through most of the bout.

St. Louis Jack O B Brien Philadelphia Mike Schreck Cincinnati Wak Jmi O'Brien Schreck

Ruling At Ascot Over Collusion In Race Bidding

Judges ruled jockey Strite off the track and Johnson and Dodson suspended indefinitely after finding three purfmen guilty of collusion for selling a rave and dividing race money. The case centered on bid up of the winner Grail in the fifth race, with Strite increasing Discuss from 500 to 1000 dollars and sharing the proceeds with the owner. A detective tracked the $125 share paid to Johnson amid a rainy Ascot afternoon.

Los Angeles Maren Grail Johnson & Dotson Strite Johnson & Dodson Strite Haid Ascot Johnson

Kansas schedules shift as baseball slate narrows

The Kan 45 university athletic board revised the baseball schedule. Kansas will drop one of two games against Iowa or Arkansas, choosing between Ottawa Manhattan Agricultural College or Baker University for an added contest. Manager Plank will select opponents based on business value. The revised slate now totals 21 games, opening April 4 with Fargo kell and closing June 7 at Missouri, marking the heaviest schedule in years.

Lawrence Kan Kan#45 university athletic board Schdule Jtghter Bothowa Arkansas Plank Towa Kansas St Mary’s Ottawa Manhattan Agricultural College Baker University Faskell Missouri

Is Hemorrhoid Cure Really Possible with Pyramid Pile Care

The ad proclaims hemorrhoids are curable with Pyramid Pile Care and claims many sufferers avoid surgery. It cites cases of dramatic relief, including cures after months in hospitals, and urges readers to try this remedy despite skepticism about medical treatment.

Heavyweight Hustle and Racing Notes From March Meet

A scramble of boxing and racing items spans Beitien to Vanderbilt. Herrera’s duel, Neary talks, and a planned Monday club meet mix with Duffey at St Louis Olympian plans and Southern League schedules, while Major Taylor suffers a fatal race fall and Curate wins Busch Cup at New Orleans.

New Orleans Compass LaCache Governor Boyd Taylor New York Major Taylor Iver Lawson Chicago

California Parm for You at Home or On the Move

A quirky note about California offerings for self-improvement and hustle culture. Mentions Santa Fe and Kansan in a fragmented, obscure context with unclear actions or events. The fragmentary text hints at movement and ambition but lacks concrete details, dates, or participants.

Taverti California Santa Fe Kb Ing AY & Up Bya Kansan

All May Resign In Indian Territory Turmoil

In Muskogee March 11 reports say the Dawes commission may resign en masse after the Bona Duarte review. Officials and counsel have already quit or offered resignations. Wright of the five tribes may take control, while the commission’s dissolution could delay work for a year.

Muskogee J. T Trian Brosius Dawes Aylesworth Congress J. George Wright Wright Dutu WeVotte Pon

California Ticket Sale Notice Recites Limited Travel Perks

A garbled public notice from California lists a 925.00 fare via Santa Fe with tickets on sale during April. It mentions travel perks such as meditate points and a Liverat stop over privilege along with free care offers, but the text is incomplete and hard to parse.

Santa Fe

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