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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1903
Page
3
The Holton report lists Methodist ministers assigned to preach in various charges with adjournment details for the annual conference. It notes J. T. McFarland will remain active in Topeka, with next year’s meeting planned for Lawrence, and includes extensive local notices of upcoming appointments and district figures.
A fragmented ad claims Dr Shoap offers a rheumatic cure with testimonials and references to experiments, patients, and demonstrations. The text combines dubious medical promises with names and places in a promotional tone, typical of late 19th or early 20th century reformations.
In Emporia district court, the widow Cora Conklin won a ruling against the insurance case tied to Stephen G. Contdin. The judge said the decree would not take effect until six months from the date of decision, affecting the rightful beneficiary and complicating the estate proceedings.
Eureka residents face water supply issues as the city sources from wells sunk by the city. Water from wells is fresher but resembles the Bitter River system, with 420 mine agitation in Parkes and a whiter appearance during the interim. Officials have surveyed a proposed pipeline project with strong council support.
A troubled text reports that Troy Ras and Frank Bosh led the KOE organization known as Utopian Resoclation. They faced arrest in Botteville by Tantphas county officials on charges related to unlawful activities. J. O Brownell was also arrested and convicted, with appeal costs noted and the group accused of subverting laws and inciting unlawful acts.
Local reports indicate work on the new federal building in Emporia may be delayed by tensions with Teamsters over nonunion equipment operators. Townspeople note a few nonunion workers remain, while union members press for firm policies. Hutchinson holds a related convention in March, with W. H. Whiteside nominated for a wager in a crowded Home theater event.
March reports from Benton county describe Charles Cox charged with assault and statutory default. Sheriff Masters placed him in custody as a felony case proceeding in Fcounty court Saturday night. The complaint cites a prominent Wyrion resident as a key claimant in the case. Eudora resident Robert Tusch, aged 75, a longtime elder and seahorthd eliteen member, dies in Bondir. He leaves a Pine ad and three grown daughters.
The Missouri girls basketball squad, featuring players from Kansas and Haskell Indians, Maud Montgomery, Caroline Jease, and Faunte Nowell, will compete in games arranged with Kansas and Missouri venues in Lawrence and Columbia. The report notes growing interest and enthusiasm for the women's university team among students and townspeople.
National League President Pulliam issues an official bulletin listing contracts and releases involving multiple clubs. Names associated with Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburg Boston Pittsburgh and Worcester appear, including players and executive figures, reflecting player movements and team commitments.
Newton Daily Journal ceases publication after 16 months under editor J Be Fogate. The paper, property of the editor, will be continued by the Isyeningansun-Republican as a public notice. Disruptions noted in other town items include a mother peace disturbance case in Hiawatha and a local death from blood poisoning in Eureka.
Major Herman of Fort Jene returns from Pithebiras with talks of a world middleweight title bout between Australian fighter O'Brien and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. A Fort Erie offer and boxing club purses around 10 000 are discussed with promoters aiming for a percentage split. Herman expects a match arrangement soon as plans unfold in Buffalo.
In Madison Square Garden Jack Jenkins, a minor pugilist, defeats ex-Champion Jenikine in a rough two bout match to the delight of a large crowd. Jenkins gains a first fall after a tense exchange and a clever head spin, then wins the second by a decisive full Nelson before time expires.
New York strongman declares readiness to fight anyone at 158 pounds and 189 pounds. He says offers to meet rivals under Queensberry rules or bare knuckles, and mentions signing articles of agreement and potential venues.
Brooklyn lad Farry Lemoyne of Brookline shatters the college mark with a 45 foot shot put setting an Intercollegiate record, beating the previous 44 foot standard. The fragment also notes other racing and weather details from a Frisco event with multiple contenders and changing conditions.
An article extols high quality standards for modern goods and highlights California Fig Syrup Co. as maker of a trusted family laxative Syrup of Figs. It emphasizes purity, uniformity, and education by physicians and druggists, urging customers to buy only genuine labeled packages.
The Worthington stables faced a suspension after stewards ordered Jockey Phillips under suspension and reserved the race for investigation. Stables are moving away to Membla and Washington, with others to Little Fook for the thread of mucin to be taken up after the Tinian.
In a spirited claim, Lad Madden asserts Gunfire, the Horse of Hon. William C. Whitney, can best Hermis and McChesney in any race or pacing gate. He cites Gunfire’s noted form, including a Twin City Handicap victory at Coney Island, and argues his experience supports Gunfire as superior to both rivals.
A garbled OCR list references players and teams including Detroit Cincinnati and Cleveland amid speculation on trades and management moves. It mentions Sam Crawford, Joe Conttion, and others in a collage of names and possible outcomes with no clear event or date.
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