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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1903

Page

3

Neosho drift yields gold and silver loot report

In Neosho a drift miner named Fowler unearthed cash valued at about 809 dollars along with gold and silver items. He turned the finds to his employer Johan Madden who identified the pieces as valuable. A crucible with melted metal and a tied vessel bearing a seal were also found in the same drift as the Catholic Church robbery tale circulates. The article notes a church theft investigation linked to the incident and hints at further sleuthing by local authorities.

Fenperis Loma ‘Fowler Neers Bey Walt Hineon Ule Ford Maine Ted Cane eoMa Lae

Women Judges and Clerks at Bond Election in Kansas City

Reported plans say women will serve as judges and clerks for the upcoming bond election in Kansas City's precincts on June 2. McFarlin notes education and experience as keys, with several appointed to each precinct to oversee voting.

Kansas City Haas Ravens City Kang McPurheunil Tadge Arid Erie Raness City Sii Ie McFarlin Alention Ems Johee

Cure for Catarrh Promoted by Noted Remedies

A widely advertised cure claims to end catarrh by a new remedy offered by a prominent physician. The text touts a “nurinlodt” method and an absolute cure, with testimonials from various professionals and public figures. It describes the treatment as effective for throat and chest ailments and cites supposed universal acclaim while urging readers to seek the potion or preparation from a named source.

Mary Mt. Yard M.D. Weliew Jaye Frye Lancer Mit

Fragmentary Report From Kansas City Case Detected

A garbled early report mentions a Kansas City case with a suspect named Martin and an arrest near Third Street. The text lists names such as Lars Stinson and A Lough and references Baker University, with scattered phrases about a rooster and a mysterious restraining action.

Banquet at Lawrence Phi Delta Phi Fraternity Dinner

A May banquet at Lawrence Kansas for the Phi Delta fraternity chapter drew members and guests from the Kansan Law School and local bars. Attendees included Associate Justice Rolteseia Ft aie, Hon. Wilier Metcalf, J. W. Green, Judge Charles A. Smmer, W. S Kretainga, Alexander Shared, and others. Toasts featured Overtones, The Young Lawyer, and Law Law and Honor.

Lawrance Lawrence Kae Phi Delta Wibout Ae Rolteseia Ft Aie Supreme Cult Hon Wilier Metcalf J. W. Green Te Kansan Law School Charle A. Smmurt Lae Cour & Ae Kretainga Perin Alexander Douglas County Wit Tenatimmter Pernetpal H Er Singer Estien Lawson Dean Green

Armory contest in Wellington Kansas prompts awards

May 15 at Wellington Kansas the annual county contest of Kansas tech periods featured Royat Cleary from Chernices county and others performing pieces such as The Province of— and The Mission of America. Barnen of Sumner county won first prize with Roy Mulvaney second. Topeka next month. May 10 storm prompts concern over spring crops as more rain hits Smoky region. A New Roosevelt Republican Club formed in Towpeks by locals seeking Roosevelts policy. John Abrams, son of a farmer, killed by a rifle shot in an accidental shooting on a farm. investigation ongoing.

Wellington Kas Tech Peciods Kansas Royat Clearby Chernices James A Garfield Edward Barnes Sumner Province of Carl J. Coulter Mission of America Charles Menatermacher Dickinson Mbt Merle Teerer Atchiivan Covey Folutelion Foundation of Cur Ti Publi Prier Barnen Summers Roy Mulvaney Cheroken Charles Fenntermacher Dirkinsot

Quiver Bank Robbed Near Balin

Robbers entered Culver Shire on Saturday night robbing Quiver Bank and blowing open the vault. About 33,000 in stores were taken before the thieves fled in a Viton Facility tool house handcar, coming within a mile of Balin before abandoning the pursuit.

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Lawrence Plans Reunion Drive At McPherson Encampment

Washington post reports a Saturday meeting instructed delegates to begin organizing a reunion for Lawrence in November. The post will guarantee funds to start the campaign and secure needed support for the event.

Lawrence G. A Lawrenet Washington Post McPherson

Ealine County Bond Vote Set for June 2

Salina May 18 county commissioners call a special meeting June 2 to vote on a proposition to issue 860000 for the Nebraska Kansas Gulf resircond project. Fort Smith Ark death by own action near Howard Howard Kas May 18 Spence a years mine 1 years of sare matted sauicite by sdooting himself with a rite At The father's home about twelve mice hiewed that Dierotsch was affected. Fell from an Excursion Train La Crane May 18 R D Comte a druggist of Blue Mourid fell from the Frises southbound excursion train here Bundey He was severely inured about the head.

Ealine Salina Washhia Nebraska Line Point Lane Fort Smith Ark Howard Kas Spence Yours Dierotsch la Crane R. D. Comte Bundey Goes Engst Battises Ciy Young Combett Feather Pelett Worl Harry Pallock New York Denver Ehurpinn Chicago Mitch Benny Xanger Midland Pho Bsict Terry McGovers Ue West Yanger Champlon

Comm ee Chante Graduating Exercises At Opera Nomne

May day program announced for graduating students with a service note to travel by through coaches and dining cars. Offers details on routes, prices, and booking offices in Chicago and at Union Station with John Y. Calvert as general agent.

Eostinatas Chicago Fifth Ave Adams 81 John Y. Calwtian Goererad Adama St

Mass of Baseball Changes Seen in Two Weeks

Cincinnati reports a surge of player changes and Batter Magoon leads a strong second feature amid heavy batting improvements. The Enquirer notes shifts in lineups across the league, with Pittsburgh, Chicago, and New York teams showing rising and falling forms.

Kansas Defeats Haskell In May Baseball Tilt

Lawrence Kan May Indians fall to the University of Kansas in a baseball game played Saturday afternoon. Score by innings not fully legible but KU claims victory over Haskell with names indicating players such as Tara Pare and others from Kansas and Haskell.

Mushallnn Nebraska Montalln Kan Femm Cornhuskers Nebraska State University Seary Manhattan Nebrank Lans Hoho Hees Caeacil Townsend Bender Lawrence Joe Haskell Yes McCook University of Kansas Sted Coolioo Sodos NoHo Taakell Tara Pare Hiclomen Guyou Kansas University Aghia Sarmesy

Donut Become Discouraged By Unclear Ad Copy

Odd marketing snippet claims cures and promises relief for customers with phrases like your kidney end tackle ache. Mentions J. L. Stile & Co Woodiaed La and a doctor’s supposed success with past patients.

Reauer J. L. Stile & CO Woodiaed

American League postgame notes and scattered scores

In a chaotic recap of late innings and miscues, multiple League games show teams like Philadelphia, Leavenworth, Indianapolis, and Louisville in tight battles with key moments including late drives and strikeouts. Managers, pitchers, and batters are named across standings and attendance figures.

Denver Cubs Fall To Kansas City In Rough Match

Denver and Kansas City clashed in a high error game with KC outscoring Denver as Umpire Kelly drew protests from players. Attendance was sparse and the crowd grew tense as the champions outplayed Denver while critics questioned officiating and a late dispute involving Captain dehanty.

Denver Kansan City Kelly Canals Nncord Reine Tee Dehanty

Pennies Cause Blockade On Chestnut Street Traffic

Philadelphia reporter details a penny cascade that blocked Chestnut Street from Seventh to Eighth for about thirty minutes. A messenger boy, James Harvey, dropped 3,500 pennies from a canvas bag, scattering coins along sidewalks and tram routes as startled crowds helped recover the coins and resume movement.

Philadelphia Chestnut Street Seventh Eighth Street James Harvey Market Street Penmien Mennies Maat Hersey SMB

Poor Woman Made Rich From Fortune Inheritance

Destitute widow Mrs Marenneet Ackerman of Sharon, Pennsylvania, reportedly inherits assets worth about 500000 from her brother in law’s estate. The property includes houses on Walet Hut and Velerul streets, Philadelphia, yielding around 2000 yearly in rent. Ackerman, once a fortune teller, previously lived in Johnstown where her husband died in poverty after a famine.

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Ghosts at New Craptird May 25 in city by Mary Shaw

Special announcement states manager Crayford confirms Mary Shaw will star as leading in Ghosts a witty drama set to open May 25 in this city direct from New York with elaborate stage equipment. Ticket sales begin Friday with prices 25 cents to 50 cents. admission free on some days. show slated for Bam venue.

Crayford Gedsure Mary Shaw New York Crifice Bam

D J Kelly in Canada Framed by Quiet Quebec Residence

Daniel J. Kelly is reportedly sought in Be waits Quel He b been Bert for about two scantha abe Nee Berea Sevilla, making headquarters at the Chattan Frontea, known under his own name. He has shown no evident movement.

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