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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1904
Page
3
Sporting note reports both boxers confident for a rematch intended for August in Frisco. Six round hour at Philadelphia for a $5000 purse. Officials discuss return bout timing, with Corbett and Britt amid rumors of possible adjustments and terms.
An obituary style snippet from La Jove California recalls jockey John Jelff who died at home. The piece notes Jelff’s career wrap and questions about his return to racing in France, with mentions of Gus Rubin and other racing figures and upcoming contests in Philadelphia.
San Francisco reports Jimmy Mritz suffered a fractured right hand in Friday night bout. The injury hampers his training while Britt recovers badly with arm swelling and rib and stomach pains. Promoters hope to arrange a return match with Corbett once Britt is fit enough.
Corbett sails to New York while manager Harry Hollock stays to press Britt on terms for a second bout. He eyes Graney as referee and proposes a winner take all purse, with Britt dictating terms if a rematch occurs.
Paris March 1 United States players dominated the opening billiards match in Paris at the Automobile Club salon. American star Wilson Foxe scored 400 points while opponent Lucien Hero managed 73. Spectators, including many Americans, praised Foxe's skill and nerve, especially his final run of 55 points.
A fragmented summary of boxing bouts and tennis reports. Notes mention Attell and Cheny, Pireee prospects, and long list of upcoming fights and matchups. References include Tammy Mowate in Chicago on April 2, Gus Kunin on April 1, and Porter and McGovern in Portland. Wrestler Frank A. Goteh plans a return after recent bouts, with mentions of Billy Woods and Tom Jenkins.
The article notes upcoming heavyweight matchups and fighter form amid rumors. It mentions Jimmy Gardner and other heavyweights tied to Philadelphia events after Hart-Hutton, with Abe Thewright and Attell facing scrutiny. George Dixon’s return cited, plus Kid McCoy training in Wisconsin as plans form.
Mrs S Sloan Chauncey is described as ideally lovely and sought after by J J Van Aton and Arnold Morley. French artist Bisset requested sittings. In New York officials of United States Steel, including George W Perkins and P B Widener, conferred with J P Morgan & Co on dividends as the 7 percent rate faces review ahead of the quarterly meeting.
Dyspepsia advocates claim digestion works like a business. use Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets to take over digestion, relieve stomach strain, and feed the body properly. The ad argues pills mimic natural digestive fluids, restoring health and strength by letting the stomach rest while nutrients are supplied.
Emporia Kansas March 30 Lyon county assessors report total cattle valuations will be lower this year due to a 20 percent cut in assessed value from last year. Real estate and personal property also drop with fewer cattle on feed. One farmer hid a mortgage to defer taxation until next year, illustrating tax timing quirks amid weaker markets.
Independence Kansas reads a worker housing plea as Missouri Pacific switch work for Western States Cement plant starts April. An official warns 500 houses needed for employees, urges local capital to supply homes or unmarried workers may be assigned. Temporary tents may house families in warm weather until housing is built.
Ernest Newman a German miner resident for twenty years in Pittsburg Kas died after entering the White Bear saloon Tuesday Evening He bought whisky read a paper then sat in an arm chair and was found dead later The doctor attributed death to heart disease not long after sitting down
March 3 Solomon announces a two yard square tablecloth worth 590 dollars to be shown at the World’s Fair by Mies Elis Garrett. The piece features corn in two corners and wheat in the other two with a central Kansas seat in fine needlework. Also noted: Kansas exhibit includes a large grain sculpture with columns at the main entrance. A mortgage cancellation is reported in district court. Lorena Priest’s mortgage for 09 from Edwin Phelps is released after forty five years.
Fort Scott March 30 D W Cauthers a Frise operator at Liberal reported to the chief of police that he had been drugged and robbed at the Tremont hotel by a woman named Ma Herel of Kansas City. He woke to find his watch money and two diamonds missing. Her baggage was moved then sent on to St Louis. a man with her is believed to be a confederate. The pair match a circular seeking others in St Louis for the same scam.
A $60 000 transaction marks a rare transfer in this region as Charles Goppert of Murphy Ridge buys 120 acres from S J Murphy of Detroit Michigan. The bottom land farm is praised as one of the state's best though floodwaters last spring caused limited damage.
The Wichita Masonic Home board elected new officers including Grand Master Thomas G. Fitch as president and K. Peters of Newton as vice president. New board members Si Peters Newton Thomas Bond LaDina KW Wellington Ellsworth and is Bieciey Wichita. A 32 district plan will split duties. deputies will oversee lodges and report on lodge health. Appointments to be announced within weeks.
A heated county seat dispute centers on shifting official records from Westmoreland to a new town near Flash. Proponents back a Missouri Pacific rail line through the county, linking Topeka with Kaw River towns, while Catholics in Flash back growth and a new church. Meanwhile cattle shipments surge north as Texas herds move toward Kaw and Osage reservations, and new patents are issued in the West. Robert Katzung, veteran florist and Border War participant, dies at 76 in Leavenworth.
A farmer west of Wichita was badly injured when a gun exploded while he attempted to unload it. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment and potential amputation of a damaged left hand. Other items note travelers from Carlin and Sam Carlin returning from Cuba with favorable impressions, and several brief notices from Concordia and Abilene about local deaths and a romance incident.
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