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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1903

Page

3

Infidel Charge and Divorce Case in Leavenworth Defense

Report details a contentious Leavenworth County divorce filing citing infidelity and domestic strife. The case involves Divelbess and Pivethess with testimonies claiming abuse, threats, and the desire that their children be dead. Names of children and ages are listed along with scattered references to court actions and residence.

Leavenworth Bie May Nettie Divelbess Charles Pivethess Ste Cotturs Leavenworth County Jaen Trmedins Hunan Saaruaiey Ollent Bey Tung Sinan Hewitt Nike Cde Walter Byron Alvin la Aid Marygsville

Factory Protect Boomed in Independence May Report

Independence residents raised a $50,000 fund by a new method to relocate key manufacturing plants. The plan, adopted amid local debate, redirected nearly $20,000 toward industrial sites and related costs, with parcels purchased by the local club and town partners. Work on the Danby project proceeds as the market shows shifts in demand.

Raleing Cocusereiad Clib

Death by own action looms in Wichita area

No cause known for the death by self-destruction of Charles J. Humphrey Jr., a Wichita real estate man. The report details allegations of financial strain, board meetings, and family implications as investigations and local notices recount the tragedy and subsequent community responses.

Charles Jr. Humphrey Wichita Wellaston Kan May Charles J Turphrey Currey Aetyin Rome

Fragments Hint At New Daniels County Project

A garbled note mentions a Dae enn cy fan femehing dows toward Mound with talk of a planned effort. Readers should note uncertain details and await clearer reporting.

Wyandotte County Board Fights Fees in Court

In Wyandotte May 5 the county board of commissioners refused to allow 3502 for the Sheriff’s salaries and district court costs. The board deemed only the sheriff’s fees for the year lawful and ordered the jailer’s and bailiffs’ salaries continued. court attendance and service costs were disputed. Lawyers clashed in court over fee entitlements as the sheriff and jailer faced payment disputes amid ongoing legal action.

County Board Kardng City Kue Board of Counts Cimmisaloners

Lewisohn Heaviest Better Now Operating At Jamaica Track

New York chronicled multimillionaire Jesse Lewisohn dominating the Jamaica track betting scene. He reportedly won around 339,000 in a single afternoon amid heavy wagers on favorites like Cranerville and Juliet, with observers noting his bold strokes and large commissions.

New York Bing Jesse Lewisohn Jamaica Jehneon Wen Cassville Boltnson Lewisohn Havine Depei Matey Arguengers Tkepe Suns Fng Frirey Jevent Fine Grange Dorentigh Cranesville Lavisohn Hull Rothe Lew Wohnowelt Dave Cranesvilie Burke Eddie Burke Jewisohis Leyienlin Phrytre Jamaics

Betting Patter Spurs Fans Amid Nonsensical Draft Talk

A garbled late night open discussion references betting on football and horse stakes, mentioning New York, Boston, and various names in a jumble. The fragmented text hints at wagers, bids, and public interests but yields no coherent events or outcomes to report.

Drake Baraemes

New Racing and Football Rules Spark Debate Across Circuits

An era of evolving play prompts discussion of mass play legality and safer, open styles in football. Meanwhile at Louisville and Hawthorne tracks major stakes and juvenile mares capture attention with close finishes and jockey Dominick riding three winners.

Chicago Beckef Bent Berne Sutitet Odison Twverite Worth Dominick Gornwatl Tym Alfred Frank M Doll S

Paine's Celery Compound touted for May recovery and nerve cure

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for spring ailments including insomnia nerve weakness and kidney and liver tosses. It shares a testimonial of a May recovery and recounts a patient’s grip illness followed by renewed strength sleep and mobility after using the product. The piece also notes a baseball box score from Arkansas City versus Enid and other sports results.

Fife Paine Enid Arkansas City Kan Arkansas Cy Exton Rae Enta Gray Hunt Hooper Extone Porter

Pittsburg Defeats Leavenworth in Unsettling Game

In a tense American League contest Pittsburg edged Leavenworth as both sides exchanged blows. The game featured strong pitching and late rallies, with Leavenworth trying to mount a comeback before Pittsburgh sealed the win. A drug advertisement for PAIG OINTMENT claims cures for ringworm and skin ailments at 50 cents.

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Sunday Law Enforced in Pensacola Riot Fear

Sunday law implemented in Pensacola for the first time. Businesses closed, including livery stables and soda stands, with only streetcars and trains operating. Newspapers distributed under guard, many residents unable to obtain papers. Food shortages reported amid anti Semite rumors as thousands of Jews flee to hotels. troops patrol streets and barricades warned against any rescue or resistance.

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Universal Ointment Promises Quick Cure for Skin Eruptions

An old advertisement touts Dr Holloway's Universal Ointment as a guaranteed remedy for skin eruptions and wounds. The copy mentions cures for liver stomach and bowels and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product. It references Turner and Arnold Drug Co. as distributors.

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