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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1903
Page
3
Kansas City Kansas reports Grant G Gillett once known as a cattle king plans a creditors meeting in Kansas City to settle numerous claims stemming from his Mexico era dealings. He claims to repay investors and has moved to Newark while planning a long stay in Baes. Local stockyard observers note rumors of debts and proposed settlements amid past accusations of double dealing.
Stock shipments from Goodland are larger this year as business grows and handling improves. Reports from mid month note large shipbacks in the city and eastern areas with transfers of stock from local handlers. Johnson loaded ten carloads of stock this week in Goodland, highlighting increased output and rail transfers.
Arkansas City Kan November 17 Joseph Hughes a young farmer from Lad Baer Mo is Mil at a boarding house He was found by the police in a ime House insenstdle and recovered enough to tell his story He was looking for work and met another man in the same condition They became friendly and took several drinks together He had a pocketbook containing 360 The keeper of the Dauyding botae says he went to Nit room Friday eight and saw him no More UHS yesterday
Altoona Kansas November 17 reports say A Cockrill of Lola will build a smelter here if a 4 000 000 gas well at cost is drilled by the Richardson Gas and Oil Co of Altoona He has purchased about twenty five acres just north of Altoona for the site The company will drill the well at 4 91 000 on cost If dry the townspeople aid the Richardson interests The plan aims to employ 195 men The Seventh Day Adventist church at 1017 South Fourth Street attends 11 am services and 4 pm Sunday school with no regular preacher W J D Gillian an ordained elder conducts duties The church holds prayer meetings Tuesday evenings Atchison Globe Coffeyville Kansas November 17 reports a new oil well brought in by Benjamin B Canterbury manager of the Atlantic Crude Oil Co The well will pump barrels a day and is shallow with oil found at 35 feet All Atlantic wells in the southern Kansas field are good producers with depths from 270 to Bh feet
Private Lawrence McLaughlin of Company C Sixth Infantry was thrown from a wagon while exercising new mules near the cemetery and died from a broken neck at Fort Leavenworth. He was 22, from Detroit and Junction City. Nov 11 reports say John Cullen of Fort Riley died after being shot Sunday, with Davis Simmons confessing to the shooting in self defense and facing preliminary questioning.
J M Good, a Miami County farmer from Pools Kansas reports profit in nearly all products from east Kansas soil after hauling forty five timbles of apples to a local grocer. Carr Found Dead near Minneapolis Kan Dr Charles Carr, Civil War veteran, found dead at home south of city two days after death occurred previously.
Choeen by tor tore Owen Willan 3 a Merstin of Bes Our has married Mian Hertha Tain of Mudgon New York. Merstin is a member Vic Seymour Bachelors Club which annually runs a contest to determine which member shall wed this year. Each ticket selects a winner and the one with the red card is chosen. The winner pays the bridal expenses of the next chosen. A prize of 20 is awarded if the member marries. The story notes strange behavior and a disappearance after the ceremony. The couple plans to live in Mudgon.
In Philadelphia the Washington Sporting Club hosted Marvin Hart and Joe Choynski who fought six fast rounds ending in a draw. Both men bled freely, exchanged heavy punches, and delivered hard rights and lefts with Hart appearing slightly faster early and Choynski pressing back in the later rounds. Both fighters remained largely unhurt despite the punishing exchanges.
In San Francisco Gardner says Fitzsimmons hits harder and may fade with age while Gardner can take more punishment. He predicts a long journey favors him and notes Fitzsimmons' weight secrecy amid rumors of a 135 pound midweight defense. Chicago notes Daly and Ryan diverge on the bout prospects.
Sig Hart eyes announcing O'Keefe weight limit as fans recall past excesses. The plan would force a draw at 3 o clock with forfeits to tempt the crowd. Hart defends Ryan’s deceptive 140 pound ring personas and aims to prove a true welterweight showing.
President Ban Johnson of the American League returns from Detroit where he sought to dispose of the Detroit baseball club but halted plans because publicity would disrupt negotiations. He notes no rush and warns the American League will not carry the club next season. Johnson confirms the Donohue note is correct and blames miscommunication involving Salt Lake representatives and Comlakey.
A young trotter from Sidney Dillon's line, Stanley Dillon, has shown phenomenal early speed in Detroit training, running a mile in under 2 13 and last half under 1 03. Owned by Detroit purchaser George H. Payne and trained by Ed Geers, he may challenge Lou Dillon's record.
A historical ad style account claims Dr Miles Heart Care cured long term heart disease. It describes fluttering, palpitations, breathlessness, and pains followed by dramatic improvement after taking multiple bottles. Mentions age and lasting relief, with reference to other products and nervous plaster blends.
Geers trains The Abbot and Alexander with praise for potential greatness ahead of big races. Alexander resembles Lord Derby in style and has shown strong mile times while Hudson eyes the colt, while Ferguson, after beating Walcott, seeks Jeffries' title as Munroe looms as a probable challenger in the near future.
Memphis dispatch reports Charles Salatson testing a Topgalian colt out of Terra Firma’s dam, then pneumonia ends his run. Bud May watches chestnut Ally by Gold Crest and a yearling go 0 25, fastest by a yearling this year. Tick Benson’s horses also run, while Derby candidate High Ball jogs. Boxing notices cover suit by Ed Holly and Joe Wright against the Western League in Peoria for 160 dollars each.
Racing at Latonia in Cincinnati on a wet track produced confusion as Hoffer on Blambock bumped Ruth Parish in a five and one half furlong maiden race for 3 year old fillies. Ruth Parish was moved to first with Stambock placed third after Blambock finished second but was disqualified and Hoffer suspended indefinitely by the judges.
In Salina Kansas on November 17 a large crowd gathers for a major shooting tournament running through Saturday. Top marksmen Overlake Woodhouse and Crosby are expected along with representatives from most western states. In Oakland California racing enters the second day with clear skies, a drying track, lively betting, and good attendance as the season continues.
Fragmentary OCR reads incoherent lines about youth years and a fight at an old age home. Mentions a mare, jaundice, and alleged drug involvement with names that are unclear. No clear events, dates, or organizations can be confirmed from the readable text.
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