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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1903

Page

3

William F Raymer Accuses W TeFord in Protean Estate Fight

A Kansas legal and family dispute centers on the De Fort estate with William F Raymer alleging W TeFord attempted murder to seize cattle and claim undivided interest. The case involves heirs, an administrator George White, and potential military service ties at Fort Leavenworth. Authorities at Ottawa and nearby counties coordinate as the matter unfolds in eastern Kansas.

Willam Nathan Th de Fort bin Beyther Han Kons de Fort Kateas Mian Williasr Tm Ford George Ry Witeen She Witkag Dr Ford Kuancam Hee Bosvand Dhoose Jak A. de Ford Anadirke Okla H. Ebbert Kensaw City John W. Im Ford Tte Atrocney Ottawa W. A. de Ford Solller Kansas

Peniless death of Emporia man once worth a billion

William Austin of Emporia Kansas died penniless after a life of wealth, lavish investments, and European travels. He left a young widow and six friends to bury him, with a history of large but failed ventures including a marble statuary collection later sold.

William Austin Emporia Empors Kan Liege Marion Aueia Emporia Presbyterian College Austin Enlexe Stary Barber Aveli Europe Italion Murmmer

Legal Battle Over Filipino Wife Aims at Leavenworth

Fort Leavenworth officers face suit challenging marriages to Filipino women. Lieutenant Sifbey of the Sixth Infantry and Lt Burbank are accused in petitions alleging forged papers and mistaken marriages. The case tests Army policy on officers with native wives and has drawn attention from military circles amid protests and disputed engagements.

Leavenworth Kar Sifbey 3 Burbank Concepcion Vizanes Pacific Senddligs Bingtom Philippines Fort Leavenworth Murbank Stepe Biate Senator Stone Muramer Ciasis Warn War Department Wilipino Lurienk Thay Mise Stone Walt Mise Brone Paris United Staten Shkence Aris Bay

Lanyon Zinc case influences Contempt ruling and deaths

In Leavenworth Kansas a U S circuit court decision orders the Lanyon Zinc Company to stop using a certain process amid patent contempt proceedings. The text reports a death of Private John Thier at Fort Leavenworth and details funeral arrangements, plus a Lawrence incident where Jewse Marom received a penitentiary sentence for fraud involving forged checks.

Leavenworth Kan Judee W. C Lanyon Zinc Pitent St. Paul Lanyon Zitle Company Thare United State Zine Lawrences Kes Jewse Ma-rom Lawrence Jules Smart Strong Majors Wee St. Louis

Lay Rails for Olathe Line Progress Report

Nov 23 rail laying advances Kansas City to Olathe electric line from Olathe to Shawneetown. two miles complete to South Park. another segment expected into service by year start. Also notes Gordon Pleads Guilty and a Kane Bankers meeting in Kansas City Kan.

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Meeting likely in Leavenworth merchant club rooms

A fragmented item notes a December gathering of city officials including Brown Pottawaioiis Jackson Atehisat Jefferson Leaver Wyandotte with Wolfenlier as group head and Mt. Wil e son Horton as secretary. Mayor Gilbert expected to attend.

City Marshall Brown Pottawaioiis Jackson Atehisat Jefferson Leaver Wyandotte Argent Lea Wulfenlier Leavenworth Ealls Mt. Wile Son Horton Mercantile Club Gilbert

Soldier Thosias O'Keefe Receives Farewell Gift

Leavenworth Kas November 2 in retirement from the army Sergeant Major Thosias O Keefe Fourth cavalry was honored today by his old troop G of the same regiment. Captain Lo Bt Koehler presented a gold watch in the presence of all members. O Keefe has served over twenty five years and was honorably discharged six times as a sergeant. He spent ten years in the First cavalry ten in the Second and nine in the Fourth troop, noting a dispatch carried during Camp Harney to General Howard at Baker City. The act commemorates his service and the Piute and Bannock campaigns are recalled in his record.

Leavenworth Kas Rauadron Thosias O'Keefe Fourth Cavalry Apt Lo Bt Koehler O'Keefe Haw Te Firat Harney Howard Baker City Camp Harney Indiana Rid O'Keefe Ee Notre Dame University Ohio Medical University Ohio State University Ohio Wee Marquette College Milwaukee Bex Jet College Hastern Ilinois Normal Rose Polytechnic Terre Haute Deputiw University of Mississippi Louisiana State University Clemson Davidnord University of Tennessee Georgia School of Technology University of Maryland Marylands Cultural College Bless Mill Academy Macon Manual Training Michigan Slaven Oberlin Virginia Intitute de. Ee Kincaid Moran Kan Gatmn Temselves Morane Gardner Blainey Olathe Ranye Garden City Dodge City Dodge Ct Arkansas City Chiliacos Tadians Haskell Leavenworth High School Kansas St. Marys Marya Mayfield Dutt Indians Mayfeld Wellington Watlington

Irrigation convention rate set for Garden City meeting

Garden City Kansas November 2 Special rail fare of one dollar plus 60 cents to attendees of the Western Kansas irrigation convention to be held December 9 and 10 from Hutchinson and Tamar Colorado. Officials urge mayoral and county appointments to ensure delegates travel from east and west. Western Kansas irrigation funds are mentioned.

Garden City Kan Raiload Garen City Hutchinson Tamar, Colo United States Irrigation Fund

Thanksgiving Eve Meet to Be Held on Thanksgiving Eve

Sporting news item announces an event slated for the week of Thanksgiving with activities and anticipated participation. Details remain sparse but indicate a public gathering centered on athletic competition during the holiday period.

Fitzsimmons Age 18 Tells of Pugilistic Plans

In Cincinnati dispatches from San Francisco discuss the looming light heavyweight title bout and its potential effects on the Corbett-Willard match. Reported are Fitzsimmons weight tactics, training variances, and Gardner’s sparring methods with Gregesius and Kennedy, highlighting doubts about Fitzsimmons’ form and age.

Cincinnati W. N. Naighton The Enquirer San Francisco Pitt Simmons Corbett-Witesimmons Fitzsimmons Gurnier Asany Fitzsiemens Corbett-Pitcilinons Bob Ainers Gardiner Wilhammer Srisdman John 2 Sullivan Jim Corbett New Orleans Fitz Tommy Ryan Jock O'Brien Fite Gardner Yosemite Club Carson Woth Calmmons Gardiner Aleck Gregesius Protectos Greggalus Jon Kennedy J Groves Kennedy Joe lThose Fitzaln

Gardner to defend against which part of his anatomy

Aleck Gregains directs Gardner training and predicts Fitzsimmons defense will fail. Gardner, strongest man in the ring, expects to take a brutal beating but believes Fitzsimmons’ punches have lost sting. George will be cautious until exchanges begin, then press Fitz hard. If the bout goes beyond ten rounds, Gardner favored to land the decisive blow.

Gardner Aleck Grexgains Fitzsimmons Li Cist Jeffrieane Fitz George Fits

Champion Predicts Fitzsimmons Victory In San Francisco Bout

New York veteran boxer Jim Jeffries predicts Fitzsimmons will win the gir t heavyweight title defense against Gardner slated for next Wednesday in San Francisco. He says Fitzsimmons is a great fighter with a strong punch and ring generalship, but concedes Gardner could win in a longer battle if Fitzsimmons hands weaken with age.

Gardner New York Fitzsimmons San Francisco Jim Jeffries Fitz|simmons Pitz Pitz Simmons

Paula 10 Kaw 6 in rough gridiron match

Paula led 10 to 6 after twenty five minute halves as Herndon of Kansas City and Culbertson of Panla Kansas City scored in the first half. Second half saw missed goals and a clean game with no slugging. Wisconsin and Northwestern battled to a 6 to 6 draw with early scores and stout defense.

Paula Kansas Herndon Kansas City Culbertson Panla Chica Northwestern University Wiscon

Missouri and Kansas Normalist clash in morning game

The Missouri Normal and Kansas Normalist Association prepare for a morning interstate game in Warrensburg Missouri on Thanksgiving week. Missouri has won both prior meetings 22 to 0 and 16 to 11 and the teams are evenly matched yet stronger this year with Missouri Normale chasing a decisive victory over Kansas State. The article notes performances, future matchups, and surrounding football chatter.

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