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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1903
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Topaka Hay named live stock editor at the Worlds Pals Weete, with references to garment items, trade fairs, and markets. The text is largely unreadable but indicates appointment and exhibition context.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a bear related event and a store named Wigsstore at Castoria. Names and details are garbled, leaving uncertainty over participants, location, and outcome.
Kanes City reports opening season progress with manager Dale Gear railing against ground issues near Olive Street. The feature notes boxing figures like Reaper Meyer and Saleh, with talks of retirement and preparations for May fights. Secret details and names appear tangled in a sports gossip column style.
In a tense contest at Clay Center on March 1 Concordia defeated the home team by a narrow margin. James Corbyst and Cooper Corbett led Concordia with strong plays while Clay Center’s D. Duke battled hard though outmatched.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a boxing club note. Mentions Tommy Ryan, St Louis, and Missouri Athlete Club. Details are garbled with names and words unreadable.
A foal sired by Imp Bey Pilly was born at John B Madden's Lexington Kentucky stud. The dam is listed as Top Gielen. The foal was reportedly retired to the grid last year and is planned to be bred this season to Siete.
The article reports veteran coach McGraw leaving Columbia to take a position with the New York Giants. It notes mixed reactions from players and staff, with references to the team’s prospects and the coach’s plans for strategy and training.
A garbled account describes a baserunning scenario with a batter at second and confusion over whether the catcher or fielder affected the play. It notes sacrifices and teaching bunting, mentioning an alleged habit of hitting rather than simply pitching.
A Los Angeles Santa Monica line robber assault left one passenger dead and several wounded. Two gunmen, aided by a freight of bystanders, opened fire as the car neared Sawtelle. Fred Liebsch, 14, was arrested in Leavenworth for stealing a horse and buggy, claiming youth and a troubled home as motive. He faces reform school, with his father threatening harsh punishment.
Murdock envisions a modeled town with no doctors or lawyers, staged like a graveyard but aiming to heal society. He promises clean streets, water works, and a healthy economy, with a self contained community producing dried fruits and butter while rejecting vice and crime.
Troy Kan March 21 The new school house completed after months of construction will be occupied as soon as equipment is installed Professor Sii Morgan and staff will assume duties The 73573 brick building uses Lewis Kitchen fan heating providing air changes every fifteen minutes The board presidents treasurer and secretary deserve credit for securing an adequate structure A Troy pioneer recovered a cornerstone half dollar from the old building cornerstone deposit.
Troy Bas Maren d Benjamin Harding of Wathena asserts he is Kansas' oldest settler, arriving in 1846, serving as Indian Agent aide, teaching, and aiding St Joseph Denver railroad work. He was a Free State advocate twice jailed for treason and acquitted, with ten children. Also, Doniphan County sheriff arrested Frank A Bush in Belleville for keeping a nuisance in a Denton saloon, with Bush planning damages suit for $1600 and perjury accusations.
An unsourced notice promotes White Ribbon Remedy as a cure for alcoholic appetite. It claims it can be given in water or food without the patient’s knowledge and endorsed by women affiliates. It urges readers to contact Mrs Moore to obtain the remedy through physicians or directly by mail.
A Denton resident linked to the alleged mutineer case through direct or indirect ties during his life. The exact nature of the connection remains unclear, but local records show activity surrounding the involved figures and events. Further details are awaited from official sources.
Three Webb City swindlers were convicted in Mount Vernon Iowa and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Robert Boatright known as Buckfoot led a nationwide foot racing scam and was joined by Brumley and an associate. The scheme involved fixing races and bettors losing money through staged finishes.
Emporis Kansas decision favors the Plumb site for the Carangle library after a Saturday vote by the town council. Mrs Plumife offered the 32000 pounds and Carnegie funds, with stipulations. A council bloc backed Mrs Plumife amid town division. a city council appeal to the supreme court was anticipated.
At Kansas University the basketball and other sports draw attention as spring practice nears. Clyde Aliphin returns to bolster pitching after previous seasons, and Allen and Trivett improve hitting and field work. Coaches stress stick work and infield plans as candidates vie for positions and batting strength aims to elevate the team.
A整理undefined transcript notes Paschall drawing rising local interest this spring as athletes focus on practice. About twenty teens are involved with the program, aiming to improve while preparing for competition. The track is set to be dusty and tough, with efforts to boost turnout and performance amid strong interest from supporters and officials.
Howard reports a third gas well at Fest ward with two drills planned. brick land capactiy about 1500 bricks per month to start. New Church at Newton plans and preparations underway as most local churches schedule spring repairs. Obituary notes Belott citizen Hamilton dies suddenly. ex county commissioner and veteran remembered.
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