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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1904

Page

3

Large tannery plant sale in Kansas City planned

Kansas City papers report a $45 000 land deal in the Kaw river bottoms tying to a proposed large tannery. W. E. Cleveland is involved with Charles Curry and S P Allen in a tract described as desirable for factory use near the Kaw river and Union Pacific lines. Company aims to locate a major enterprise, awaiting details on the exact facility. Additional parties and bidders are said to be in the mix as the deal progresses toward a formal acquisition and potential new industry for the city.

Argenting Kaw Wahl Armontitaly W. E. Winner Ant Charles 3 Tinton Prete Kaw River Taland Aramourdale Kaanin City Eroctar Soap Factory Allen Cleveland Carry Fartary Cane Kearsas City Hare

Winter snow sweeps Kansas farms and towns

Snow fell across Kansas cities including Lawrence Leavenworth Junction City Abilene Atchison with depths from two to three inches. Farmers expect moisture to help winter wheat and pasture. Snow lingered Sunday and melted in places, aiding soil moisture across the region.

Leavenworth San Junction City Abilene Atchison Jison Northeen Kansas

Relic Sword Once Belonged to Commodore Parry

A valuable relic, a sword linked to Commodore Parry, is described as a presentation gift to his sister. The artifact traveled through the Williams family, passing to various heirs and finally to the Sir William Institute at Washington. The tale mentions a long lifetime and disputes over the award to a world’s fair.

Shrine Festival to Open in Salina

Salina Kansas hosts the largest Shrine festival in the state on Wednesday evening with an expected parade and several hundred visiting Shriners. Nsix temple members will be initiated and a marching band will accompany the event, with train arrivals arranging transit for participants.

Salina Kas Nsix Ael Huteiiason

Suicida at Junction by Juseison City

Harry Cook committe denicine to a Bundey afternoon in his room at the Depot hotel by shooting himself in the head with a large calibered revolver. He was seni Mr and Mre.A. A. Coote at this city, and had employed an analnzer at Fort Riley. He had been despondent, but left nothing to indicate why hey killed himself.

Suicida Junction Juseison City Kas Harry Cook Depot Hotel Seni A. A. Coote Fort Riley Hey

Shooting of a Pittsburg Woman in Kansas

A Pittsburg woman near Slavin was shot by an unknown assailant in a rural setting. She was struck while her children played nearby. doctors fear she will die. The incident follows a period of unrest and speculation about the assailant’s motive.

Independent Packing meeting announced by Kansas cattlemen

A March 21 convention is planned by Sockmen or seater Kansas to boost the Independent Packing plant. The call, signed by leading cattlemen, addresses undesirable market conditions caused by a lack of competition among national packers and invites all affected parties to attend for details on benefits and aims.

Dodge City Kansas Cnll United States Independent Packing Company

Ghastly Chinese baby tower tale from Nan Kin tour

W A L Shelton reports from Nankin in a letter to the Republican describing a Christian mission site with a baby tower. Coffins lie on a life platform for nightly burial by a priest. He cites an epidemic two years earlier when over 600 babies were buried in a tiny plot, later claimed by Christians after a cry from a small coffin.

Anthony Kan W.A. L. Shelton China Nankin

Neosho County to Tax Oil and Gas Wells

Neosho county plans a new tax on oil wells at 2100 per well and gas wells at 500 per tank or pipeline at actual cost. County officials argue wells are real property and should be taxed separately, potentially setting a statewide trend for tax on wells amid widespread drilling.

Leavenworth Banquet for Gen Bell March 17

Leavenworth merchants plan a March 17 banquet in honor of Gen J Franklin Bell at the post with J Ho Atwood as toastmaster. Attendees include out of town guests and prominent speakers. A large merchant subscription funds the event and a seating chart will assign guests to fixed seats.

Leavenworth J. Franklin Bell J. Ho Atwood

California notice of public service facts and dates

The fragment outlines a California public notice referencing a monetary amount and dates in March, mentioning mediation points and a mural or display. It references privileges and free chairs, with a request for full information. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear entities or actionable details.

Eastern Colt Auditor Triumphs in Crescent City Derby

In New Orleans on March 14 the Eastern colt Auditor defeated Ostrich in the Crescent City Derby by a length after a two horse race from start to finish. Auditor set a track record time of 4 52 1 1 in a clean drive to win the $6,000 stake, with Gravina also breaking a mile track record and Floral King among the favorites who won.

New Orleans Crescent City Jockey Club Ostrich Captain Brown Auditor Helgerson Outrich Editor I Conkling Gravina Floral King

Major League Rosters From Spring Training Camp Lists

Comprehensive rosters for all sixteen clubs preparing for the pennant races cover Chicago New York Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia and other major league teams. The list includes pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders with captain designations and both managers and players named.

Cincinnati Hahn Ewing Harper Wate Elliott Higat Sutt Abbaticchia Secur Delehanty Ase Shortston Cooley Stanley Geler Carney

Baseball Rosters and Spring Camp Notes Across Leagues

The article lists players by team positions for CHICAGO PHILADELPHIA DETROIT CLEVELAND and WASHINGTON regions, naming pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders with captaincies and roles. It notes Cleveland’s spring training at San Antonio and a large fan sendoff, plus brief boxing results involving Sullivan and Duffy and a boxing bout between Jeffords and Ruhlic.

Cleveland Munagre Armour Jiave Ett San Antonio Armour Lajoie Fete

Boxing Report Sparks Unclear Bout Sequence

Fragmentary lines describe a boxing match with a fighter forced to take a count and blows missing targets. Names and specifics are garbled, but the scene shows a decisive, chaotic exchange as one combatant appears slowed and linked to past contests.

Michigan football manager seeks eastern game despite Missouri talks

Ann Arbor, Mich March 14 Michigan’s athletic head Baird says Missouri’s offer will be weighed with other Thanksgiving requests while negotations continue. He declines to confirm an eastern or Thanksgiving game schedule for the coming season.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Missouri Baird University of Michigan Miissouri Michigan Ian Pisses Peters Hong

5AM Harris 1s Challenge Bantam Title Fight

Hughey McGovern by manager Sam Harris challenges Frankie Neil of San Francisco for the bantamweight championship. They would fight if Jim Neil secures an April permit from the San Francisco board of supervisors. If not, Harris will arrange opponents such as Peddler Palmer or George Dixon.

Buck Hughey McGovern Neil New York Hughey McGovern Sam Harris Frankie Neil San Francisco Jim Neil Frankie San Francisco Board of Supervisors Harris Hughey Ezigand Peddler Palmer George Dixon

Bar Women Auto Drive Mme Du Gast Calls Action Personal Affront

Mme du Gast denounces a committee decision denying women drivers entry to trials for the Bennett international cup. She argues the decree targets her as the sole woman racer in such events. The French eliminatory trials are set for May 20 93 in the Ardennes near Sedan with weigh in on May 19 and competitors drawing lots for start order.

Auto Driv Mme. du Gast Paris The Automobile Club Ardennes Sedan Witl

Donovan Wants Back Pay and Release Demands

Dexton March 14 Patrick Donovan ex Manhpt of the St Lats National lenge club is at his home in Lawrence Mass and was in Boston today. He has received a contract for a very small sere Ex-81 Louis Manager Refuses to Of nmey from the St. Louis club but tas no jeleplion of sinning the document as ints early ROOro he sayso and Be erauery neat iy no he io nae Ho assuranew when it intends to sel ie Mr Donovan has put hie case in thie hands of Chairman Gary Heremann and hopes the national commission will be as vigorous in having Dis Clim settled as te Has been in other business brought Be fore Motorcycle to Aid Police. New York March 44 An effort is be ing made to Introduce the motor bicycle into the police force. Frank Albert the former six day cycle riter and now 2cycle cop believes that he will be glven permission to use a motor bicycle. He says that a powerful machine would enable him to catch scorchers in auto mobiles who now get away. Warner With Other Indians Ihaca N Y March 14 William J Warner for two years captain of the Cornell Modball team and iastall coach of the eleven has signed a can fragt ty coach the Sherman institute ee team of Riverside Cal next Cooper Defeats Friends College teats Betweeny Peients oat Wisnieee wee eon Cooper of Starting Cooevery Fic Eonthe debate Shastotoat paste by 3 to 4 Indian tasketball game by 1210 Bob Lowe Has Not Signed

Dexton Patrick Donovan St Lats Donovan Gary Heremann National Commission New York Frank Albert Warner Ihaca, N William J. Warner Cornell Iastall Sherman Institute Ee Riverside Cal

Reading of fragmented notes from a local report

Fragmented OCR text references names and events with unclear context. The readable portions mention Ban Johnson, Russell Driver, and New Orleans, with late and distance time phrases. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the available segments.

Russell New Orleans Marera Atria

Santa Fe Low Fares To Southwest March Fifteenth

Truncated airline ad notes Santa Fe offers reduced rates to the Southwest with a round trip fare around six dollars for main routes. Mentions connections to Hong and Rowwell with Pecos Valley points referenced in Texas and New Mexico.

Santa Fe Howson Gate Tonlo Houston Texas Ian Hong Rowwell Carlabad Pecos Valley

California Parm for You Stirs Market Curiosity

A fragmented note hints at farm interests and pricing near Santa Fe and Le King with April dates. Names and places appear obscured but suggest a regional agricultural item, possibly a local market update or advertisement. The readable bits imply farm economics and timing in mid spring.

California

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