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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1904
Page
9
Barton County reports dairy herd losses from a mysterious illness striking cattle for about three weeks. Farmers blame weakness and disease. feeding practices cited but no clear cause. South Nems township observer mentions several cow deaths and widespread sickness across the county. Veterinarians to be alerted as more cases appear.
A scrambled report from Syracuse and Kansas covers a man detained over stolen items including an overcoat and a watch while other notes describe a Diaaly Teevanwurtt exhibit setup in Kansas and a Phi Beta honorary fraternity initiation in Lawrence Kansas on March 12. The fragmentary text mentions Roggintia and Schilling and references the Leavenworth Columbian World's Fair display in Chicago.
Nineteen candidates were initiated at a Theta Nu Epsilon banquet and party held at the Eldridge hotel with Chasestier Strong as toastmaster. A list details postmaster appointments in Indian Territory Kansas Oklahoma and public notices of rural carrier assignments. a Beloit Kansas veteran, 88, who served in the Civil War, is noted.
The West Sixth Avenue macadam project faces delays due to a shortage of teams. The county board directly directs the work rather than a contracted firm. Two years into the project, completion hinges on securing enough teams, with the city, county, and property owners sharing costs to finish the last stretch.
Tickets priced 925.00 available during March and April for travel via Santa Fe. The offer covers intermediate points and includes tourist sleep, free chair ware, and liberal stopover privileges. For full information write E KING, Topeka.
In San Francisco on March 12 Jimmy Britt and Young Corbett prepare for the anticipated bout. Analysts report Corbett’s right hand powerful and his strategy against big opponents. Promoter Coffroth foresees Jeffries Munroe and a trio of champions in potential matchups as discussions of future bouts intensify.
Savannah readers report RH Howard Lake’s pitching machine arrived with the New York National League club. Manager Me Graw agrees to test the contraption, noting no machine may equal a fine pitcher’s arm, but he will experiment. The device will be placed in the box to connect with the balls it delivers.
Gotch the Towa wrestler defeats the strongest Pacific coast opponent in a handicap match with Chris Person, securing gate receipts and preventing forfeiture of 204 dollars. Arthur McEogight noted as a starter amid contest chatter and possible judge appointment. Captain Carmody of the men Jockey team visited the fairgrounds and announced changes in personnel for the starting lineup.
In Brookline Massachusetts on March 12 three swimming records fell at the public bath. Harry Lemoyne, the old athlete, defeated Catap leis of New York in the fifty yard scratch race. The report ends amid partial details and unclear scores.
The article traces Ashland Park in Kentucky, once a premier trotting and breeding estate run by Burney J. Treacy and later Charles Marvin, with a gallery of famed stallions including Wilkes and Honest Allen. It notes financial reverses, dispersal of the studs, changes in tenancy, and eventual decline as the property shifts away from horse racing toward other uses, marking the end of an era in Kentucky horse culture. It also covers the Missouri Valley Baseball League schedule, noting 126 games from May 7 to September 15 and travel itineraries for springfield, Joplin, Pittsburg, Sedalia, Topeka, Leavenworth, and other cities.
In a day of Upsets at Ascot in Los Angeles March 13 the fourth race, a free high weight handicap, produced a dramatic finish. Fustian surged under Haine of Lewis to beat Brattain by a short nose after Sais had been favorite at 7 to 5. Fustian started at 1 to 1 and Brattain at 8.
In New Orleans on March 12 favorites survived strong showings with Sharp Bird and Rove the only defeaters. Scorpio equaled the handicap track record, The Messenger cut the mile and a half mark from 2:34 to 2:33 3-5 and was bid up to 350 but bought in. Claude Brooks, a colored heavyweight from Murchansville, boxed 15 rounds to a draw with Young Peter Jackson in Baltimore. Oakland racing favored by fair weather but a muddy track produced an unexpected six furlong handicap result led by Enniworth, Albula, and Elliott in the field.
Tom Jenkins emerged victorious over John Pineing in a New York wrestling match. Jenkins won the first fall in catch as catch can, while the second bout Greco Roman reached the one hour time limit.
Fragmented OCR style text depicts a narrator’s dubious descriptions of a controversial scene. It references a police dream of heaven, a securely tied victim, a man with intelligent shoulders and a firm chin, and a “Hi-He” man with a glad smile. The piece shifts through charged racial imagery and implied content in a sensational, diary-like voice with unclear provenance.
In a city court appearance a party refused to pay Lucas and served Fapora, proceeding at personal risk. The case centers on payment dispute and potential enforcement actions. No further details available.
Wellesley Massachusetts March 12 selections for the freshman rowing crew include Clara A. Grifin from Chicago Harriet Moore from St Clair Miéb Hattie Ludlow from Monroe Wisconsin Rita Sulgbayer from Chillicothe. The squad, beginning training this week, lacks intercollegiate contests and faces strong class rivalry. Also notes James Ro Keene signs jockey George Odom with a $12 000 retaining fee and potential $15 000 income. fishing lumber ads promote Red Cedar posts for building.
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