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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1903

Page

9

Kansas News They Cheerfully Cash a Check for Hint

Wichita Oct 8 The Eagle reports Watson Milin and Pranik White, in Wichita after operating a scam in California, are mourning a $185 check sent to William Harris of Augusta. Harris allegedly hoped to cash a larger check by sending funds to Kansas City. The men attempted to recover funds as Harris fled, and police search focused on Harris’s movements.

Wichita The Eagle Watson Milin Pranik White Cklafome Willian Hileris Augusta Hiner Kansas City Harris Frost Leet White Mila Omeck Harris Bune Eeibe Eineek Mark Kantad Harrie

Curious Law Point In Wichita Case On Property Ownership

In Wichita, a legal dispute concerns Memoes C Marsh at Wahlen 7 and the alleged transfer of one fourth title to Misa Ctra Johnson and Johnson heirs. The court opinions, handed by Judge Dete, discuss current law points about property valued at 25,000 dollars located at the southeast corner of Fyarauli and Douglas avenues. The court favored the defense, noting the plaintiff Black had died and his residence at the property location passed to his grandchildren, including Mrs. M.

Wichita, Han Memoes C Marsh Wahlen Johnson Foire Johnson Uni Jsemmsat Mason Nevins. Ing Fyarauli Douglas Avenues

Nevins heirs dispute over one fourth ownership of property

A court ruling addresses heirs of Nevins. Judge Vietence determines that Mr Nevins holds one fourth of the property valued at about $5,000. The estate includes a brick residence on Douglas Avenue and a ground lot in Stone Der, with the judge confirming the division among Mrs Seni a Gi and other heirs.

Nevins Seni Ia Vietence Dougiin

Unclear School Staffing Row Leads to Alternating Teachers

A disrupted school staffing dispute prompts an alternating teaching plan after a board incident. Gown and Gui are named in a contested period setup, with a court order limiting attendance and a formal ruling by a local authority.

Tor Carl Guin Golem Alnernatiog Solient Seneca Marine Democrat

Kentucky girl denied teaching job in segregated Arkansas school

A Kentucky woman from Paris seeks a teaching post in Arkansas City but is refused by a father who insists his daughter cannot attend a mixed school. The incident notes Kentucky and Kansas laws on school segregation and prompts social pressure concerns as the family relocates.

Kentucky Torne Dows Arkansas City Kea Mike Georgia Grienes Paris Aippilel Kansas Arkansas I. H Grimes Parle Thic May

Property dispute over railroad right of way limits

Nietthart Schippel challenges Union Pacific right of way alleging the road is entitled to only fifty feet instead of the claimed two hundred. Judges Fikes hear the matter as the case centers on historic grants versus abandoned property and claims against the line.

Nietthart Schippel Wegin Ndvidmanyt Judes Fikes Union Pacific Long Ae Contraxetay Sali. Kan

Road project impacts property along state route

A development plan for a state route will affect properties along the road. Officials say the deck construction will influence access and alterations to adjacent parcels as work proceeds across multiple segments of the corridor.

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Big Time at Phillipsburg Carnival a Decided Success

Phillipsburg enjoyed a festive carnival week with six bands and a parade of thirty five floats through principal streets. Attended by about five thousand Tuesday and Wednesday, the event featured concerts by the ladies' orchestra and soloists Mire Co AL Lewis and Mrs C Bt Por. A Christmas Carols recital, staged by Montaville Flowers, highlighted Tuesday evening. The city saw many improvements, including a dozen new residences and several business houses, and a housing shortage due to growing crowds.

Phelipsburg Truare Mire Co' AL Lewis Mra C Bt Por Cincinnas

Expedition to Mount McKinley Ended In Partial Success

Dr Frederick A Cook of Brooklyn led a small party toward Mount McKinley Alaska. They reached about 11000 feet on the southwestern face but found an impassable granite slope. They moved to the Challina valley and then toward the eastern grove, but winter advanced too quickly for another ascent. After rafting transport down the Chu Hunw river to Tyonek, the expedition logged 690 miles of travel with horses and boats, discovering mountains glaciers rivers and new territory.

Mount McKinley New York Frederick A. Cook Brooklyn Mt McKinley Alasky Cook Columbia Uhiversita Mounted Chullina ML MuKinley Challinatt Cook Innet Tyonek Dr. Cook Ralph Shinwald Columbia University Robert’ Dunti Chicago News

Dougherty Leads Boston to 3–0 Shutout of Pittsburg

Boston Americans overwhelm Pittsburg 3 to 0 in the world series game. Dougherty homered after a first inning double, and in the sixth he again connected to tie a club record for distance. Pitcher Kriven silenced Pittsburg with sharp curves, while Vail struggled on defense backing Leaver. Boston’s defense turned two timely double plays and limited the visitors to three hits as the crowd of about 3,415 watched.

Boston Boston Américans Pittsburg Kriven Pittsbute Dinnen Leaver Pitts Iburg Vail Dougherty Hickman Cleveland Stahl Freeman Pittabore Wagner Ferris Ritchey Dungiinry Collins Tamer Vali Bonton Rune Doughe Jetty Bioton Banes Collins Doune Forrla

Watershed Harness Racing at Wichita and Oakley Park

A messy report covers Wichita harness races with slow track times and multiple scratches. It notes one finish, a 2:03 pace at Oakley Park, and describes drivers Mart Demarest and Harold H. among others, with mixed results and ongoing event delays.

Boston Pittsburg betting soars over fifty thousand dollars

The Boston Pittsburg series draws heavy wagering in Boston and Pittsburgh with estimates over 50 000 stakes. Boston holds odds at four to one amid large bets from Fred J Marshall Dennis J McGillicundy and others. Pirates backers push money as arrivals shift betting. Cincinnati shuts out St Louis as Harper shines. The Blues beat the White Sox again in a separate result.

Boston Musa Pittsborg Pirates Fred J. Marshall New York Dennis J. McGillicundy Charley Farrell Lynn Frank McQuetin Pittsburg McQuestin Sport Sullivan Huby Curley Chintley Lavis Jack Keenan Collins J. J McNamara W. Smith

Cure for Bright's Disease and Diabetes Claims Emergence

A San Francisco editor urges Topeka readers to accept a claimed cure for Bright's Disease and diabetes via Fulton Compounds. He cites personal recovery and mentions Charles F. Wacker, a Sixth Street merchant, who allegedly recovered after treatment and pressed for a $5,000 payout. The letter suggests widespread recoveries among believers.

San Francisco Topeka Bright Charles F. Wacker Sixth Street

Hanson in Chicago Eyes Future Matches

Hanson escaped most of Yanger's blows except under one eye and on the nose. He says he is willing to meet Young Corbett or Xenser, depending on his manager, with the house at 7500 dollars and fighters receiving 60 percent. Brill fails to pass examination for Exeter, Robison seeks Jake Beckley release for Cincinnati.

Yanger Sora San Francisco Renny Yanger Eddie Hanton Chicago Boy John Hertz Yeager Hertz Horta Hanson Chicago Young Corbett Xenser_ seemn

Bargain Day Mayhem In a Crowded Store

A woman narrates a chaotic scene as shoppers, especially women, claw for bargains during a sale. Farcical mishaps, torn garments, and cries of accusation illuminate the frenzied rush for three cent soap and forty-eight cent gloves. A witness notes the crowd’s impatience and elation when a real find appears.

Four Track News Promotes Travel and Piles Cure Ad

A garbled item from the Four-Track News touts travel variety and urges readers to travel. It also advertises a “Guaranteed Cure for Piles” with a medical claim. The piece is textually inconsistent but centers on promoting travel and a medical remedy.

Low Rates to South and Southeast October 20

Louisville Cincinnati and Louisville launches offer unusually low rail fares to southern and southeastern points. From St Louis to Montgomery Birmingham and Pensacola via various routes with return validity twenty one days from sale. Proportionately low rates west of New Orleans with Jacksonville and intermediate points higher than Atlanta. Explore resources and opportunities along the line.

Louiswiis & Katie Cincinnati ST. Louis Bonita Montgomery Birmingham Louisville New Orleans Atlanta Mobile Pensacola Evansville Atlania Beth Houston Jacksonville Fla Couth

Louisville & Nashville R R Approvals Sent to L Stone

The Louisville and Nashville Railway will be sent upon approval to L Stone, general passenger agent, Levinville, Kentucky.

L Stone Levinville, Ky

Low One Way Setlers Rates to Northwest and California

Burlington promotes very low one way rates to Oregon Washington Idaho Montana from September 15 to November 3 103 with reductions from regular fares. Includes routes via Denver Billings St Paul and Puget Sound for California trips with through tourist sleepers and free chair cars. Home seekers excursions run first and third Tuesdays at half round trip rates with inquiries welcome.

Northwest California Burlington Nia Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Aiseemtreet Denver Billings St. Paul Burlington-Northern Xpress Binoes Puget Sound Burlington's Colorado Salt Lake Mantas Cy. Mo Touts Kansas Gilgata

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