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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
5
A Hutchinson sourced Kansas brief notes local saloon keeper involvement in a community matter. Readable fragments indicate a focus on local business and civic life. The text suggests a midwestern town scene with recurring references to public venues and everyday events.
Strange tale from Mulchinwne Nevada about Joseph H Metz seeking relatives of a U S Army officer associated with a 19th century war. He claims $1580, two diamonds, and a gold watch were left to heirs of Marr who died in the Philippines. He says Marr gave money and valuables to a man named Jane to find kin.
A ragged report describes a man named Marr Janes accused of theft and flight to the Philippines. It notes $7 in Huselamills, $0 in United States bills, two diamonds, two gold watches, and a belt full of money awaiting relatives. Interpreters and scattered clues thread through Shawnee and a sabre scarred face as officials seek rightful heirs to a considerable sum.
Senorin and Gypsum Banks are designated county depositories with the Gypsum Valley State Bank of Gyeum City and the State Bank at Amarin serving as county funds channels. A sub-treasury office is planned, taxes collected by Thomas Tinkler of the Gypsum Bank, and branches exist as accommodation to residents, per the Latinn Journal.
Fort Scott Kansas November 12 Mary Jil a Fort Scott resident sues for separation from husband Georgy B H Hill claiming marriage is sinful after a second union and that she refuses to live with him. District court records show unusual divorce grounds based on Bible teachings and an attempt to end the marriage to avoid perpetual separation.
August leet the husband left home through J. M. Humphrey he now seeks Givers. In the motion for divorce My Hill alleges ground pegfect as cited in the petition the couple’s second marriage ended after the defendant refused to live with the plaintiff and asked him to leave.
Leavenworth November 1 1 Misa Edith Edimason a 17 year old from St Joseph faced a beating on Delaware Street when her sister from Beverly Mo Mrs Faulk horsewhipped her after a planned quiet marriage attempt. A crowd gathered until Officer Moore intervened and halted the assault near Kemper store.
A small cooperative plan operates in Arkansas City to feed six weeks of meals for Second ward families. Mr and Mrs F J Hess Dr and Mrs W Y Mckey and Mr and Mrs Ms Birk pattrick join, hire cook and take meals at Kirtok bon. Each Monday morning members are called for board. if funds run short an assessment is added. meals credited if missed.
The Wichita Kansas area expands telephone service linking Wichita with Andale Colmich Garden Prairie Biork and nearby towns. Superintendent Mevay Jehey Anne notes cables will extend city wide with no long lines to be left unmapped. By December 1 improvements should be in service and subscriber count rise from 168 to about 2100, with roughly seventy technicians employed.
Fragmentary report mentions Mandy bringing in an offering at the MOA Claver farm with references to pay, shots, and timings. Mentions imperial company, trot, and individuals Steve Ray and Lane. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Independence Nov 2 A joint venture plans to erect a six story building including basement and ten rooms, costing about 0,000. The discovery of a valuable mine attracts many strangers to the city causing hotels to be overwhelmed and a new hotel deemed necessary.
Lexington reports early theater gales and a 9 year old sire, with funds and horses tied to Jovie B and Westcott. Wichita hosts bowling results in a Southern region rescue event, with Quailey and Elks earnings noted, and a crowded opera house audience for a lending circus by local lodge members.
Cadets project optimism as they prepare to challenge the Maroons in a key sporting clash. Coaches and players voice belief in a competitive showing and potential upset, highlighting training focus and strategic matchups.
Western Eleven gains confidence as they prepare to face West Point in the upcoming game. Cadets show notable improvement in teamwork and blocking with emphasis on drop kicks and interference. Several players remain sidelined by injuries and academic ineligibility, while coaches push for sharper passing and kicking drills ahead of Chicago clash.
Chicago and its University faced a tough eastward trip with coach Stine emphasizing a decisive display. The 21 man squad, led by Captain Ekaworthy Speik, aims to redeem a faltering season at Franklin Field after a string of setbacks, while Army and Navy football box sales topped 76 at auction for around 5600 dollars.
An article argues against routine surgery for piles and advocates Pyramid Pile Cure as a simple, painless suppository treatment. It claims many operations are unnecessary and that the remedy, sold by druggists for a few cents, provides lasting relief when doctors promise only surgery. Marshall, Mich, company offers a free book on piles.
A sale limited each purchaser to two boxes and publicized 26 names of boxholders. Highest bid was 160 dollars for first choice by a theater ticket buyer who picked Box 14 on the Army side. Craig Lippincott paid 14 dollars for second choice and chose Box 28. Dr Edward Machin bid 125, third choice, and others paid 130 for three boxes while Dr Martin chose Box 78 on the Army side.
New York reports Jeffries doubts the Maher Munroe bout was honest. He says Munroe failed to prove championship quality and would not be considered until he truly earns the public's verdict. Jeffries hints Maher was past his prime but notes Munroe did not risk much in the fight.
Nov 13 report from Chicago says President Hart denied NL commitment to give up the foul strike rule if the American League dislikes it after a year’s trial. Hart claimed he would join the AL if the rule failed, while Ferguson fights for Johnson in a December 4 bout, and Sexton eyes Sioux City entry to the Western League next season. Phillips to manage the Hoosiers hints at Indianapolis changes next season.
A dated, garbled quote discusses Phillipa taking managerial duties for Trilasapolis this year and hints at a continued partnership with Mr Rudchaupt. It praises Phillipa as a remarkable figure and predicts potential future improvements if she remains sound next year.
Lou Dillon the trotting champion sprinted a quarter mile in 27 seconds at New York on a special test. Driven by Billings with pace makers, the mare delivered a 27 second first quarter and a fast closing stretch, signaling potential for a mile record if allowed to race.
Chicago reports Ryan and OBrien discuss a possible long distance fight with Philadelphia Jack or Tommy Ryan, weighing six to twenty rounds to avoid an uneven bout. Rivalry and travel would shape a potential clash, with caution over a decisive finish. In Jamaica, Pussbio k owned by Wy C Pentenden, wins at 60 to 1, netting around $30,000 for bettors. Oklahoma football stakes rise as Texas arrives to challenge Oklahoma in Norman for the title. Gardner defeats Fitzpatrick in ten rounds, Princeton bars a candidate from play, and Jack Gardner vs Clarence Eng to fight at St Joseph club. Also a cold cure ad ends.
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