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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1903

Page

3

Long chase ends as burglars caught at dawn

Constable Shirk and Deputy Sheriff Beart led a dawn hunt for burglars in Woodward County. Ross Weaver and his wife, taken into custody, faced a raid that yielded three trunks of lace and silk. After tense hours, the suspects were seized, the house secured, and officers prepared to return the evidence to the rightful owners.

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Soldiers at Leavenworth Strike Details and Troop Movements

A Leavenworth dispatch describes a strike among infantry at Fort Leavenworth. The report notes troop movements and readiness as officers, cavalry units, and deserter handling are discussed. Details include inspections, pay actions, and orders affecting Fourth and Fourteenth Cavalry detachments.

Married in Kansas City Ends in Brief Union

A couple named Rahss City and Pearson aged 68 and let's parse the damaged text says they married in Kansas City with no issues at the ceremony. They planned to reside in Manhattan after the wedding, following a short visit to Mr Pearson's business and home. The notice notes no prenuptial or further arrangements.

Rahss Kite Laranea Pearson Mmerricket Mannarian Hani Jude Eahck Peageon Weater Imire Pearson Manhattan

May Day Fight Sparks Campus Clash Across Campuses

An early May Day clash features Freakmen and Sophomores preparing to clash amid campus activities. Reports describe banners, protests, and a heightened security posture as students anticipate events at Great Bend and other venues.

At & Will

Fragmentary tribute note from Oregon governor letter

A garbled historical snippet shows a governor's letter praising a distinguished national service figure during the Spanish war era. It mentions gratitude from grateful people and an appeal to honor the record of the officer, amid political opposition.

Oregon

Forest Fire Ravages Harrisburg Area Leaving Dozens Dead

Escaped on a special train, a massive forest fire in Pennsylvania devastates Watsonville and Sintpaon areas. Reports say the blaze destroyed Watsonville and Sintpaon forests, with hundreds of homes and valuables lost. Officials fear dozens dead while residents evacuate as flames sweep along railroad corridors for miles.

Hratdoick Penneylvania Watsonville Thie City Sintpaon

Sporting News Offers Illinois Athlete $500 Monthly

A Chicago area paper reports that a prominent Illinois athlete received a proposed deal offering $500 per month. The article notes the offer as part of contract negotiations and mentions the involved team and agent discussions without detailing further terms.

Verbal Pact for Catcher Selee Draws Majors Interest

Boston offers catcher Selee $500 a month under a verbal contract to join its American League lineup this summer, while Illinois star Jake Stahl is also pursued. Cubs manager Hart and agents weigh bids as Selee faces a choice between Chicago and Boston amid strong minor league support for the Illinois athlete. Meanwhile Derby favorite Early tops news from Louisville as Pat Dunne negotiates the Kentucky Derby entry with Derby bets and possible ownership intrigue.

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Nordica's wardrobe and jewels dazzle on tour

Madame Nordica outfits include a teal gown over pink valued at 20 000, white velvet ensembles with silver embroidery, and a jet black ornamented piece. She wears about 30 000 dollars in jewelry, including a 5 500 tara, as she tours and awaits Pope audiences with attire and gems drawing attention.

Nother ix Werlit Dubliy Leehund Madame Nonlien Tara Tve Koehn

Wife Arrests Husband Over Flight to United States

Mrs Wehrle of Toledo chartered a steamer and aided a fugitive. She greeted her husband, handed him to authorities in the United States, and faced accusation of fibbing and wrongdoing related to his postmaster role in Middle Bass.

Cives Honda

Real Estate Transfers Include Several Lot Exchanges

Real estate transfer notes show multiple parcels changing hands involving J Hilo d Amhpole, Willinton, Palmer and N Wick strand, and others. Transactions mention various lots, northern portions, and waterfront areas with prices around 100 to 170 dollars, plus references to local developers and receivers in the Mt Chines and Oakland sub districts.

Mt. Chines Campbell van Burenstro H.A- Hayars Kay Chester Oakland Palmer Asaki Nan Wheeler Securition Conservation Co Quincy Coes Avenue

Transport Phomas Sails With Troops for Philippines

The Phomas will sail today for the Philippines carrying the Twenty-third Infantry and Twelfth Cavalry. The convoy guards a cargo of silver valued at about 1,260,000 and weighing forty tons.

San Prendent Cate Phomas Philippines

Will Issue Service Medals to Army Officers in Spartan Campaign

Washington May 1 The war department has decided to award service medals to all officers and men of the regular army who participated in the Spartan campaign and the Pine Pine inauguration of Tim Chinese camper. About 2 900 rifles file will be required City Ticket Office Union Pact Reflireed 5 Kansas avenue.

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Jeffries and Corbett Plan Coast Training Tour

Jeffries and Corbett announce plans to travel to Chattanooga for a sparring exhibition in May and then proceed to California for training with Pit Simmons Delaney and Joe Jeffries. Corbett aims to improve escape work for a rematch and expects to beat Jeffries, facing a tough challenge if unsuccessful.

Jeffries and Corbett Bath York Sim Jeffries Bob Shamans Chattanoora Jeffries California Fitaimmone Joe Hyun Wall Biebat Curbert Yosemite Athletic Club San Francisco Adgeust Oakbend Aining Bile Los Angeles Center Dima Corbett Bean Tom and Joe Joe Kennedy Clele Philadelphia Yank Kens Cerbert Jem Coney Umi

Racing Roundup From St Louis And Other Tracks

Race notes from St Louis May 1 report South Breve winning the Kinloch stake as the third betting choice, with a neck head stretch drive. Fridolin the favorite plus Woodstick collided in the stretch at Jamaica and Jamaica, New York May 1 3 features Rightful Ahead winning the Fulton Stakes by a neck to one length. A San Francisco May 1 season close features a late-race finish with Warttes faring tardly.

St. Louis South Breve Whaler Stakeu Kinloch Pau Ste Rayne Han Fridolin Ad Woodstick Jamaica New York W. Schorr Teiwattal

Surprises Mark Racing Card at Worth and Nashville

Jockeys Hudton Mellovern suspended for bad riding as Worth meet features Hildreth's chestnut victory and Campbell's mile win. Weather hurt the Nash­ville track. Avon Sale stake worth 1230 goes to the pxnie stable with Tathouet. National and Western League results follow with scattered scores and standings, including Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and St Louis contests.

Chicago Hildreth Campbell Worth Albulé A Berk Scotch Plaid Ace Nashyville Nashville Cumberland Irk William Gért Art Pxnie Tathouet

California travel routes noted with dates and rail terms

A fragment mentions travel to California by the Satta Fe route from March 9 to June 15 1998 and references City Ticket One Union Pacific Railrand with 62 percent on Kansas Avenue.

Yleit California Union Pacific Railrand Kansas Avenue

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