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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1904
Page
3
A Kansas clipping reports a piece of radium sent from Wyoming to the University of Wyoming. It describes its brilliant glow and claimed cures, warning of fear and mystery surrounding the rare element. Nearby items cover a Burlington court case, a rolling log death in Emporia area, and a Chanute river accident involving a team of horses.
Sailors recount the incident near the river where a wagon and horse team were found intact. Mat Itann from the marching party located the hinge and reported the gear at the edge of the river with minimal damage to the buggy and harness.
A Missouri Pacific Express engine exploded near Bushong Station fourteen miles east of here late Monday. Engineer Patrick Glynn was thrown 50 feet, fireman A J Taylor injured, both severely scalded but likely to recover. Relief train from Council Grove aided victims as track was destroyed and traffic delayed several hours.
A young Japanese man living in Newton attends a Presbyterian mission school in San Francisco before arriving seven months ago. Court records show he sought work with a local family via letters from a Newton resident, impressing with politeness and education at a Tokyo university. He says he has no plans to return to Japan to participate in the war and has relatives in the country.
Newton Kansas May 3 Page Howse completes a 180 acre orchard near Sedgwick with about 13 400 trees including apple peach cherry plum and nut. The operation covers 360 acres of alfalfa and bluegr ies plus corn and wheat land. House plans a residence on the fruit farm and intends to move from Newton to live there once ready.
In Oregon Territory May 2 a probate court approved the consent of Mira Crowe's guardianship after her father WL Crowe sought control of a lot to fund a musical education for the 2-year-old. Crowe, a minister of a New Tent revival sect, faced a petition to appoint a guardian and to appraise the estate before proceeding with the sale. He defended his plan to sell the land for the girl’s needs, including guardian duties and probate procedures. The case reflected family resolve to secure funds for the child’s future.
A Kansas court weighs a $5,000 estate loss claim with 12 percent interest. Walter Mint Entwste Rope is cited amid a tangle of erased names and disputed dates. The defense argues the interest exceeds statutory limits while parties seek recovery dating from the last payment.
Mr Cutter of Lawrence Ras lectured last night to journalism students on the history and management of the Associated Press. He explained how news is handled from domestic and foreign sources and the AP’s evolving practices. Atchison Telephone Men Strike in Indiana over wage demands. six men involved. Hutchinson electric line project progresses with survey completed and construction to begin in two weeks connecting Hutchinson Newton and Wichita.
J J, owner of the Cineteis Intersirban road from Hutchinson to Michigan City, is identified as president of the company. The Kansas City based Trust parent is reported to handle the corporate affairs.
Dr. J. Shaw, ex-chancellor, presents April weather data from the university records. The month was the coldest since 1874 with uniform temperature drops and a late last frost on the 16th. Rainfall was light with only a few exceptions and April snow depth reached six inches, an event matched only in 1901. Cloudiness and winds were below normal and there was no fog.
A proposed equipment, described by Major Davies, aims to replace the haversack with a canvas carrier holding nine days of rations and extra items. The design includes one large and two small compartments, belt clips, shoulder braces, and integrated cooking gear. A practical field test will occur during a two day march with soldiers before any war department recommendations are made.
Atchison Republic May 3 reports Missourians digging in the Hutson field two miles south of Atchison for a buried treasure once described by Inac Hutson who died before 1880. He vowed $86,000 in an iron kettle lay underground, with the deepest plowman to uncover it. The land later passed to Pet Hut non and heirs who still believe the hoard lies there but have never searched.
Ness City Kansas May 3 One inch and 20 100 of rain fell Sunday first rain in ten months. Stock feed became alarmed by drought while moisture now begins. The rain is heavy enough to start the standing crop and will benefit small grain as well. A good portion of wheat will reach at least half crop if moisture continues through mid June.
In Salina Kansas, about thirty three cattle, mostly registered Galloways owned by J. Putnam, died west of Terra Cotta Touch after someone spread Paris green on pasture. The loss is estimated around forty dollars per head and blamed on careless wolf hunters swindling allies, with comments noting the aggressor’s typically suave manner.
An ad-like piece touts Dr. Pierce’s World’s Dispensary and Favorite Prescription as cures for nervous troubles and womb issues in women. It claims nine in ten cases improve with the source of cures and promises free information by mail.
In Louisville May 3 Elwood CH Durabella bay colt wins a hard fought Kentucky Derby with Ed Tierney second Brancas third Proceeds led early then faded as Elwood surged to win by a length and a half Tierney finished close behind with Brancas and Proceeds among the place contenders the race featured long odds and a slow track.
In reminiscence of a fighter, SimJeftring notes injuries from hand use in a ring career. He recalls how persistent hammering forged durable hands and padded the wearer against damage, while some boxers apply hardening solutions to toughen fists.
In Lexington May, jockey Lucien Lyne agrees to drop a threatened suit and return a contract with the Hasters line to secure a license, after the Keenes dismiss him for unsatisfactory riding in Ireland. Meanwhile racing results from St Louis Delmar Park Jamaica and Enid Chickasha are noted, with various winners and conditions.
Fragments note contributions from Taylor owner of the Baston American League club and others at Hunting Avenue grounds. John Madden and P G Hunt of Buffalo sent checks. timing and total funds remain uncertain as organizers await full amounts.
Cleveland May 3 Barney Oldfield, famed driver, reenters employ of Wi Motor Carriage Co to drive the Winton Bullet No 2 in major races including the International Cup in Germany. Forbes and Nell fight May 17 Chicago for bantamweight crown after prior bouts. Willow and Morgan top American League pacing. Tom Jones leads at first base. Empire City trotting meetings announce 2:15 trot stake purses. Neary to face Yanger in Milwaukee May 12. Guthrie drops to 4 2 Oklahoma City wins second in series. Sunday baseball in Brooklyn. court decision frees players. Bethany college defeats Fort Riley 6 to 0.
Vic Holm and Bethany lead scoring while Halgert’s squad stalls as eight errors plague the Swedes’ defense. Batteries Holm, Trijacton, Selgett, Carr in a cautious game. Ameryville track reports show no races on May 3.
A large crowd attended a triangular track meet in Wichita Kansas on May 2 with Agricultural and Experimental colleges emerging victorious. Frenell Fairmount College placed second while Friends College finished third as teams competed near the city fair grounds.
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