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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1904

Page

3

Is In Earnest and Wants to Prove He Is Able

A chaotic sports column discusses concerns about a boxer or wrestler named Is In Earnest and the feasibility of making 158 pounds. It references Considine and a heated dispute over weight and classification, noting rumors about a punch or weight-cutting attempt, with mentions of various opponents and possible challengers. The piece highlights doubts about whether he can meet the required weight and compete at the highest level.

York Marich Cheric Johnny Corimbitinn MiMoy Battens GePtey Tehiy Mays

Strong Giants Prospects Touted by George Davis in Chicago

In Chicago on March 13 George Davis assessed New York Giants prospects. He praised Christy Mathewson Ames and the staff, noting McGraw may build a stronger rotation aided by Bowerman Dahlen McCormick and Devlin. Transportation issues to the Amorteny limit attendance at opening games.

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Dexter to Manage Team and Sign Linville Contract

An outsider named Signe signs with Loninville club owner Bail Georms Ce as a telegraph note arrives from Dieter about player movements. The mutfielders are questioned as a Giants press reports a potential marly from BMS Ansttan college.

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Young Pitcher Impresses In Energetic Debut

The nineteen year old twitches through a lively outing on the mound. Despite initial nerves and a rough early phase, he settles in with speed and sharp curves, delivering five innings of solid work and drawing praise for calm handling under pressure.

Minehan Iny Bekota Handlen Ag

Ottawa Defeats Kansas University Five In Ottawa

Ottawa University basketball team defeats Kansas University five 24 to 16 in Ottawa Kansas on Monday. Fast teamwork by locals leads to a clear victory as the visitors struggle with offense and defense. An OCR fragment mentions plans related to a club and a fundraising drive, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Ottsen Lawrence Othewa Kan Ottawa University Kansas University Kane Wee Karas Univerity Ienegoo

Kram Ready to Fight Corbett at San Francisco Quarters

The match with Young Corbett was tentatively accepted by Kram at his quarters near San Francisco. The reply stated acceptance if T defeats Britt and advances without trouble. The club awaits the rematch between Corbett and Britt on March 2, with strong anticipation for a challenging Denver champion confrontation.

Kram Young Corbett San Francisco Britt Denver

Draw Ends Even Between Kayo and Yanger in City Fight

In a six round draw last night Kayo Ik-Heany Yanger of this city and Herrera fought a hard, even contest. The bout featured repeated advances and knockdowns with each fighter trading the edge in successive rounds. The result keeps both fighters without a victory this season as fans witnessed a spirited, closely contested clash.

Kayo Heany Yanger Herrera Atx Reunin Ee ‘Kadonas Yanger Ho Ahmed Yauger Herrers Herrere

Oklahoma City to Open Southwestern League Season May First

Okhenoka eee US. managers Flaherty and Hogers of the Oklahoma City baseball team in the Southwestern league and Ted Sullivan have returned from Kansas where they made arrangements for the opening of the league season and the finalwetoe Tintehinson. In Oklahoma Enid Guthrie and Oklahoma City forming a all club league. The season opens at Oklahoma City on May 1 and 190 games will be played.

Okhenoka Flaherty and Hogers Arelahoma City Ted Sullivan Kansas Wiehttn Oklahoma Enid Guthrie Oklahoma City Oklahomne City

Pavor Ties Sets Track Record at Ascot Mile Race

Racing in Los Angeles on March 15, Namtor clipped a half second from the track record for a mile and 1 yard, finishing near the wire while Pavor Ties battled hard to the end.

Oo Onesnr Louisiana Jockey Clube Frontemic Dixie Lad Deleva J. J. McCafferty Livideston Los Angeles Cal Pavor Ascot Union Namtor Eoifh

Oil Fueled Electric Plant Test Planned At Burlington

The Burlington electric plant will test crude oil as a fuel replacing coal. Engineer Bob Poster expects a trial within days, with a large LeRoy oil tank on site. If successful, coal use will be abandoned and oil burners considered for nearby factories. Cornelison, early Brown County settler, died at Reserve leaving several merchants sons and a valued estate.

Burlington Ectre Ugne Bob Poster Imanseer Battlort & Co Lettoy Burlington Jeffersonian Hiawatha Nar

Farmer Survives Prairie Fire With Wide Earthen Guard

W A Marsh, the only farmer spared in the Evesell county prairie fire, had reinforced his home with a forty foot wide fire guard. The guard protected the house barn sheds and stacks, saving the bulk of his property though a few fences burned. Neighbors say the eight by four mile strip suffered thousands of dollars in losses.

Hossey Evesell County W. A. Marsh

Fortunate Tox Wh Fork Attends Foe Ms Brand Event

Fragmented OCR text references a date in April and a town event with mentions of a person named Mthor and a death. Details are unclear due to garbled wording but imply a local incident or announcement involving wealth, a share, and a request to be seen by authorities. Names and specifics are unreadable.

Brand Meles Nckr Bain Atake Turaclon Wtix

Miss Hyde to Speak Abroad at Brussels Meeting

Miss Ida Hyde of the University of Kansas physiology department has been invited to present a paper at the International Society of Physiologists meeting in Brussels this August. The subject is not yet decided, and she will consider the invitation.

Miss Hyde Lawrence Ida Hyde University of Kansas International Society of Physiologiste Brussels

Alfalfa A Feature In Trego County Kansas Farms

The article surveys Trego and nearby counties detailing alfalfa and wheat yields, farm values, and Campbell system practices. It highlights Strader, Simorvish, Miller, Hixon, Duffey, and Dietrich among others, with hundreds of acres, tens of thousands of bushels, and large cash returns. It notes alfalfa’s 5-ton per acre yields, 6 to 11 dollar per ton prices, and county-wide wheat production nearing 726,000 bushels for 1904, alongside Macaroni wheat prospects and Campbell irrigation-like cultivation methods.

Trego County Strader Shaolgish Miller Mr. Miller Kruht R. Keitb Hhe Trego Jobo Hixon Ralf Hixon Dietrich Dittrich W. Tower Collyer R. C. Wilson Wilson HL Bartlett Athens Bartlett Treeo County Wormin David Clarke Ee Nee Ok Sree Meelitaa Jaeheen Duffey Ee Sturdevant Ho Howard Sheridan County Tanac Gove County Chris Beougher Joseph Ort Mr. Ort North Ameria Europe A. A. Phillips Wayne Oe Mocca Logan County Schultz Brothers George Albion Albion Ranwas Gove Thomas Kansas Win Hurvert Periapa Unhstern Kansas Wheat Belt Colorado Line Thater Campbell Fuseta Triactron Pune Spayteetars United States United Metra

Hill City Women Flourish as Professional Standouts

Hill City Kansas March 5 Lieutenant Governor Hanna Ives visits a bustling town famed for its numerous professional women. Notables include Dr. Lottie R Findley physician and surgeon Ida M Harch admitted to practice Olive M Kackley register of deeds musician Lucy J Wilson principal Hill City Schools Ellen F Keleher past county treasurer Mattie J Worcester former superintendent now teacher Mary A Dezello instructors Pearl Jones Amanda Brown S B Brant and others hold roles in education governance and law. The town also lists multiple women on the school board and many educators across Graham County schools.

Hill City Kas Hanna Ives Banwis Lottie R. Findley Mra Ida M. Harch Olive M. Kackley Register of Deeds Lucy J Wilson North West Kansas Ellen F. Keleher Tee. Fing BM. Hardinka Graham County Mattie J. Worcester Seneginh Emporia State Normal Mary A. Dezello Pearl Jones Geo. W. Jones Bers Moyer Amanda Brown 5. B Brant Mill City IsGies

Hill City to vote on six thousand dollar school house bill

March 15 Hill City residents circulated petitions to fund a new school building costing five to six thousand dollars to replace the one burned recently. A broader movement to consolidate Graham County education and form a county high school is active, with a special act enabling construction and maintenance. If consolidation passes a larger high school building may cost eighteen to twenty thousand dollars.

Hill City Graham County Lentslie~ture Cehoola M. J. Crelehion Boston Cash Plare Hil City

Ellis County Russians Denials Spread in Natualization Rumor

A wave of reports claimed Ellis County Russians sought district court naturalization to avoid being sent to Russia for military service. The item notes many Russians in Ellis County have been Americans for years and refutes the idea, tracing German colonization schemes and exemptions under a treaty that has lapsed.

Ellis County District Court Naturalization Ruseia Wdesian Heariy Ellie County Fitramie Kansas Clevaland Ermans Russia Kusile

Mennonites in Bute County Ties to Russia Cause Debate

The article discusses Aurelans and Mennonites in Bute County with German roots who migrated to Russia and held religious exemptions from military service. It notes ties to the Russian state church and reflects on terms of treaty protections and immigration status amid broader religious ties and military exemptions.

Fusaia Neeatae Theny Aurelans Bute Russia Rusadum Mennonites Kiuuns Perio Senda Kisma Bile County News

Indict liquor sellers in Cirait court at Wichita

Wichita Kan March 35 vague chief interpret term of the court discusses liquor shipments to Kansas towns used for felonious activity. The case of 8 D Pollock ex assistant postmaster of Arkansas City and former state legislator is continued for the term charged with misusing government funds in the money order department.

Circait Wichita K. G Kan Vipin Creed Aesnion Severkl Kanes D. Pollock Ant Podttnnater Arkansas City Lesisiatirre Pollock

STATE TEACHERS TO MEET IN KANSAS UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE

Lawrence Kansas March 1 The conference of school superintendents and law will be held at the University of Kansas April 15 and 18 to consider the university dates accreditation of high schools and the practice school system in general An interesting program is arranged for the meeting Visitors will have access to the university museum laboratories and buildings Friday and Saturday An address will be given by Prof G W Myers of the University of Chicago on Friday night

Lawrence Kas Bheheed Sie The Kansas Damasa G. W. Myers Wie University of Chicago

Diamonds Not Exempt In Sheriff Sale Case In Wichita

Mrs M B Stevens faced contempt charges after a judge ruled diamond rings are not exempt from attachment. She posted a $100 bond and must answer by Thursday as the case proceeds in Wichita. Separately, Leavenworth Democrats held a convention endorsing waterworks ownership and naming candidates for city offices.

Wichita Kas 5. M. Btevens Bonnie Howth

Clay Center Pastor Resigs Amid Call From Larger Church

Clay Center March 1 Rev Jarvia pastor of the Presbyterian church resigns to consider a future call from a larger eastern church. Death reported of Mrs Jonnie Baker Wichita. March 15 Mrs Senile Dekker dies here Monday pneumonia mother of Frank Inbell.

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