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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1903

Page

3

Kansas Land Purchase Aims Model Colony In Ford County

In Ford County Kansas a land purchase aims to create a model colony with nineteen quarter section farms. A church will be built and rapid settlement planned as German colonists near Dodge City and Hodgeman counties are expected. Some buyers may not move before spring while others plan to arrive. residents anticipate trade and church unity as the settlement expands.

Delige Chiy Kas Dodwe Hurd Hodgeman Bull & Church

Lawrence Art Show Preview at Local Exhibition

Nov 4 Lawrence Kansas reports pictures from the Cumesie institute in Pittsburg are expected for exhibition at the new museum of art. Chancellor Strong from the University of Nebraska confirmed the Nebraska institute will lend features for display after their banking lapse. Prof Griffith noted the works were recited with word from the Kansas City Art club about photographing them at the Avery.

Lawrence Kan Cumesie Institute Pittsburg Museum of the Art Wood Chitcelur University of Nebraska Nebraske Institute Griffith Arte Department Kanna City

Uniform Foresters Gather for Kansas and Missouri Meet

Pittsburg Kansas November 1 the third convention of the Uniform Foresters met here Tuesday. Foresters from Joplin Carthage Kansas City Missouri Galena Girard Parsons and other towns attended. Howard McNien a Lyon county farmer died at his Plymouth County farm after a long illness. He had lived in the area about thirty years and was known to nearby farmers.

Gurtog Eke Child Nintereiniew Washington Soul Hin New York United States Wey York Purratad el Paso Pittsburg Kaa Kanoas Joplin Carthpean City Galena Mira Girard Parsons Seamnsog Lockjaw Howard McNien Lyon County Plymouth Turs- Gay Nickness Jorkjax Jorkjaw Abilane Kas Wordon Wittman Salina Myrtle Compton Abiiene Balla Baker Bloomy la Junta Colo

Trials and troubles in Kansas small items mix

News from Wellington and Abilene recount arrests over libel claims against publishers Wellington News H Le Wonde and John T Woods near Pavedey. A separate report details a Fatal or damaging fire at Fort Riley and a string of patent issuances in Abilene Topeka Manhattan and Wichita. A murder conviction in Herington closes the roundup of local incidents.

Wellington Kannov H. le Wonde John T. Woods Pavedey H. T. Hackney Wien Cowley County

Water tossed as Derby crusaders clash in Wichita

Mrs Henry McHenry headlined a Derby protest in Wichita, with water hurled from buckets during the confrontation outside the building. Police moved to clear the crowd after disturbances, and witnesses described the chaotic scene as the party members, including Mrs West and Mrs Evans, faced questioning and testimony.

Crusaders Wichita Wader Crusare Derby Nnbee McHenry Cit City Attories McBenry Uninuyn Pertane Ater W. C. West G. C. Evans Wichelt Mew Cla Mchlimry Lydia Munts Mra Withoit

Accident in Galena Mine Claims One Life

At the Prisco mine in Galena on November 4 a severe explosion killed Sumter Drake and seriously injured Ered Childress and Dick Arnhart. Drake was married with a young child, while Childress and Arnhart were unmarried.

Galena Galena. Run Prisco Movne Sumter Drake Ered Childress Dick Arn Drake Childress Arnhart

Atchison Coal Deal Falls Through in Kansas City Talks

In Atchison Kansas on a November outline a coal contract to develop the Sirea foot vein of goal near Atchisom collapsed when KR Wear of Kansas City canceled the deal. An offer to have Atchison county bond for 4000 dollars to continue development was proposed but unclear.

Atchison Coal Deal Atchison, Kan Protic Cally Atchisom Wear Coal Company KR. Wear Kansas City Tin Company

Banas Rural Routes Initiatives Report

Rural route updates outline a plan for expanded coverage in Banas area with new routes, mail delivery adjustments, and community input sought. Officials emphasize efficiency gains and better access for residents along affected corridors.

Princeton Leads In Field Goal Kicking This Season

Sporting notes praise star punters across major teams as mass formations and open play boost the kicking game. Princeton, led by Dewitt, dominates field goal kicking with several long scores amid a season of notable drops and place kicks from West Point, Carlisle, Yale, and others.

New York Nov Erhans Mitchell Yale Mubl Lupois John Carlisle Ford-Carissie Johnson Crimson Princeton Dewitt Chicatro Dloep Chicago Minnesota Illiois Milchigan Big Fellows Holy Cross Harvard Knox Englewood Thesp Farnsworth West Point Carilsie Arvart Much Tingols Northwestern

Countess Eve Dies After Waterloo Run At Oklahoma Meet

Countew Eve, owned by D. K. Carter of Cottonwood Falls, Kan, collapsed after a long Waterloo hunt final and died despite efforts. Northern Express, owned by Blake and Smith of Butte, Mont, placed second. The day featured sixteen entries with prizes including the Waterloo Cup and plate, and a purse of $600. The event highlighted the danger of high endurance coursing as the top dog failed just after the main race concluded.

Oklahoma Mee Sree Eve D. K. Carter Cottonwood Falls Kaseid Waterloo Counters Eve Northern Express Blake & Smith Butte, Mont Thiexme Countess Eve J. H. Finisiter Baneco Francis Wilson & Wey Daetoey Ta Fisk Ftaghlare Te Giinoma Dg Agitem Adomni Bert Mellen Waterloo Plate

Unclear Race Result Mentioned With Names in Scribbled Note

A fragmentary report mentions a runner up, a winner credited to J H Rossiter of San Francisco, and a promised reward of $100. The text also alludes to events and a Waterios Derby set for an upcoming day, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

A Collin Ownea Ue Scanier & Gona Inneapolis J.H. Rossiter San Francisco Inday

Latonia Week One Jockeys Ride Winners Amid Turbulent Races

The Latonia meeting opened with an average of nearly 10 borers per race and 15 winning favorites. Only four favorites failed to win as most races favored thin chalk. Shiney Horner led with five wins among six named riders, while G C McCafferty’s contract kept him riding through illness. Jockeys like Tak and Manelli showed notable performances, with Corrigan posting the most victories overall.

Thin Cnolc Aonkey Shiney Horner G. GC. McCafferty T. Butler Cozi Homanelli New York Mandar Frans Landrytsch E. Corrigan Forselues J. W. Pugh Master of Hawthorne J. B. Reepers Dick Welles BR. Sucessof Aes

Watkins Sells Indianapolis Club Buys Minneapolis Team

Indianapolis Nov 4 W L Watkins president of the Indianapolis Athletic Association and manager of the Indianapolis baseball club sells his interest to Charles Ruschaupt and buys a Minneapolis American Association club. Ruschaupt says W C Phillips will likely manage the Indians next year. Watkins says he is out of Indianapolis baseball and will focus on Minneapolis where he plans to strengthen the team.

Indianapolis Minneapolis Ind BL Watkins Indianapolis Athletic F Esociation Indianapolia America Association Bassball Club Charles Ruschaupt Ruschaupt W. C. Phillips Cincinnati Indians Watkins Tock, Stove and Barrel Minneapolis American Association F. A. Johnson Minnesapolis Chang Charles Huschaupt

Young Corbett Set for Coast Championship Bout

Champion Young Corbett plans immediate training in San Francisco for his December title fight against Eddie Hanson. Corbett says Hanson is a top featherweight and seeks a decisive win after noting a past draw with him. He would have liked Ben Jordan, but now concentrates on the Hanlon match and vows no chances.

New York Young Corbett Eddie Hanson Willl San Francisco Hanson Corbett Hanlon Ben Jordans Jordan Premnt Batteran

Michigan Triumphs Over Minnesota In Hard Fought Contest

Minnesota faced Michigan in a rugged clash where Michigans players endured battering and left the field with injuries. Despite a tougher effort, Minnesota outplayed on some counts but Michigan secured the win amid claims of bias and disputed officiating.

Minnesota Michigan Darkness Ends Clash Over Time

The discussion centers on a game ending under darkness with Minnesota officials and Michigan agreeing to finish while Minnesota still possessed the ball. Negotiations hint at Michigan prestige and a possible rematch avoidance, with Minnesota asserting influence in the Big Nine race. Also covered are boxing talks about Duffy offering Kelly a 145-pound match and notes on Kelly’s improved form and Donovan bout details.

Minnesota Minsota Michigan Yost Gophers

Election Day Handicap Wins at Aqueduct Amid Record Crowd

At New York Aqueduct on Election Day a 20,000 crowd saw Carbuncle win the 1 mile 1 furlong handicap at 9 to 4 with time 1 52 3 5 a new track mark. Merry England set a track record in the first race, Garnish won the fifth, and Stomping Ground placed second. In Cincinnati Latonia, Determination won the Covington Stakes by two lengths over Rainkind with Aleta fourth. A mishap occurred when Midget Boland bumped and a boy was hurt as the horse ran five miles then crashed into a fence. The reservation handicap was claimed by a head. Southwestern Bowling League reports Wichita Vincedora opening matches. Cresceus track work in Kansas City aims at a half mile record.

New York Aqueduct Carbuncle Merry England Cincinnati Nova Latonia Determination Fred Cook Rainkind Aleta Hriers Boland Ato Ecrateh

Low One Way Setlers Rates to Northwest and California

Burlington offers very low one way colonist rates to California Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana from September 15 to November 39 1908 with a 25 to 40 percent cut from regular fares. Travel via Denver Billings or St Paul on the Burlington Northern Pacific Express with chair cars and tourist sleepers. Weekly California excursions through tourist sleepers run in September and October via Denver Scenic Colorado and Salt Lake City offering roughly half price round trips. Inquiries and seedrate replies available.

Burlington California Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Denver Billings St. Paul Burlington-Northern Pacific Express Great Gully Burtington Colorado Salt Lake

St Louis Battles Drury in College Football Tilt

Ragged game notes report St Louis struggling to a 6 0 defeat of Drury as play opens. A touchdown follows on a tackle by St Louis back Bobcat near the goal line amid frantic second half exchanges.

St. Louis Drury & St. Louis Louis Boctee

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