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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1903

Page

3

Tragic Bicycle Accident Claims Kansas City Child

A young boy, Richael Novark Follows a Crowd, was struck and killed as he walked home from work with his father nearby. The incident occurred on a street at Orville Avenue near Hide Lind peer Witt atreet in Kansas City. The car driver E H Hatkin and conductor H Gullivien did not see the child until moments before impact. The boy, about 3.9 months old, was visiting a neighbor for a red apple when he wandered into the path of the southbound vehicle. The driver attempted to brake but could not avoid the tragedy. The wreck left bystanders shocked as authorities arrived and began investigations.

Kansas City Kaw Berge Novark Finch Street E. H. Hatkin Inptorian H- Gullivien Mintake Fm Corent Association Park American Association Clu Jumlay TEE. Association Western Durham Couns Butler Hees and Mensitt

Soldiers Pilfer Fruit in Fort Leavenworth to Fort Riley Move

A disjointed report notes soldiers on a march from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Riley looting orchards and fruit near Eas ton and along the route. Farmers allege theft and say claims have been made to the War Department while soldiers face potential charges and ridicule.

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Man In Morphine TragedyLinked to Wichita Woman

A Wichita man named Oscar Burne reportedly told investigators he planned to end his life after heavy morphine use. He wandered for fourteen hours with the drug in his system before rescue. A woman involved received payment from Burns for assistance, and the case ties to a Hinsdale home in fogbound conditions.

Oscar Burne Hinsley Burns Wichita

Poison and Crime Rumors Clouds Recent Months

Poison suspected amid chaotic scenes as tensions rise over alleged harm. Authorities and witnesses describe frantic reactions and unexplained deaths, with investigators still searching for the crime’s source amid mounting public alarm.

Sample Not Guilty Acquittal Report From Court

A man previously charged with obtaining money under false pretenses was acquitted after the prosecution failed to prove guilt. The case involved alleged scheme at a company with two other related charges pending in the same matter.

Charies Wells-Parge Exprean Peisary Fie Rocketine

Telephone Wires Ordered Out In Hiawatha Area

A disjointed obituary like fragment notes that many phones were ordered out in Hiawatha and nearby areas. The next day telephone wires were affected as operations paused and providers addressed the issue.

Hiawatha Kae Pa- Diume

Ex-Husband of Carrie Nation in Medicine Lodge Divorce

Captain David Nation, ex-husband of the temperance crusader Carrie Nation, arrived in Medicine Lodge after his wife’s saloon smashing campaign. He discussed their 73 year marriage, plans to remarry, and a divorce that followed her January 1901 start to smash joints. Nation noted his wife’s fierce temper and public clashes over liquor traffic, while he described letters calling him hypocrite and his own intentions postseparation.

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Three Elopements Reported in McPherson Kansas

In McPherson Kansas Ruth Broughton the last McPherson girl to run away elopes with Austin Turner from Clay Center. A note left behind explained she could not stand it any longer and she would wed Turner in Herington.

Ruth Broughton McPherson Kan Oct Austin Turner Clay Center Brousston Dutom Madge Tam Pe Herington Bride At Clay Center Turner Ang

Married at 70 Years Letseain and The Witliam Green Case

The article notes the marriage of Witliam Green to Mrs Susan Soe wlemnised yesterday. It details the groom in his seventies and references the bride’s age, with context about prior deaths and health. A separate report describes a federal raid five miles north, capturing Fred Whittlinger and two others, tied to a post office robbery gang operating across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Letseain Witliam Green Susan Hanover Orsa United States Fred Whidingre Gerardy Mroall Here Fred Whittlinger Junction Whittliner Kansas Alissourd Nebraska

Bethany Swedes Eye Faster Season Ahead at Home Start

Coach Owen reports Bethany College football shows faster, more aggressive form than last year with Stromquist as captain. The season opens at home against Cooper College in Lindsborg on October 5, followed by a schedule including St Johns Military Academy, Kansas City Medical, State Agricultural at Manhattan, Glass, State Normal, Washburn, Wesleyan, and Oklahoma University games.

Lindsborg Kan Bethany Sweden Owen Stromquist Turner Peté Aon Hanbury Brothers Bailey Busch Sticm Duist Oklahoma City Oktshoow University Cooper College Lindsie St. Johns Miliary Academy Ginthbors Getter Kansas City Medical College Thansas City State Agricultural Collere Manhattan Glass Lindsboro State Normal Emporia Washburn College Topeka Wesleyan University Oklahoma University

Indians Beat Medics 11 to 6 in Opener at Haskell

Hastell Indian school’s team overwhelmed the Medics 11 to 6 in a hard fought opener. Penalties and disputed calls dominated the game as Indians like Wheelock and Hulls spearheaded the drive while Medics’ Gist Grines and Greet fought back. Officials overturned a late touchdown and the crowd witnessed a rough, contentious finish.

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Ottawa Plans Dam and Hydroelectric Plant for Forest Park

Ottawa considers building a dam on the Marais des Cymnes river and installing a hydroelectric plant to supply power to local manufacturers. The plan revisits a 30 year old city project whose dam was dismantled by subsequent water flow changes. If approved, city aid would fund construction for power to run Forest Park facilities and nearby mills.

Ottawa Num Vex Bnt Marais Des Cymnes Wah Butt Moga Forest Park

Leavenworth Police Court Receipts Hit Record

Leavenworth Kansas reports police court receipts totaling 37 000 with most from gambling houses policy shops and saloons. Two policy shops alone paid 380 4 month into the city treasury, noted as the heaviest license in a town of 20 000 or less. Regular gambling houses pay 200 a month, saloons taxed by location.

Leavenworth Kas Meath United State

Missouri Dominates Rotta In 40 Point Victory

Missouri routed Rotta 40 to 0 at Columbia as the Tigers seized control early and never trailed. Missouri scored in two 20 minute halves, dominating on offense and defense with touchdowns after six minutes and throughout the game.

Missouri Hella Columbia Rotta To & Ee Betta Son Fort Scott Penniman

Kansas University Defeats State Agricultural College in Football

Lawrence, Kas Oct 5 Kansas University added another win by defeating the State Agricultural College football team 34 to 0. The Jayhawkers controlled play from the start, showing improvement over the prior game as Cooke and Allen led bursts, while the Farmers struggled with Nebraska-style defense and penalties clouding the drive.

Lawrence Kas Kansas University State Agricultural College Yeurday Kansas Jayhawkers Cooke Ackerman Farmers Tine Allen Allen Am University Eyarae Stine

New York National versus Murray Hill Semi-Pros Exhibition

McGraws men won 4 to 1 at Olympia Park in a semi professional exhibition. Taylor pitched for New York with thirteen strikeouts and a standout one handed catch by McGraw at left field. Attendance listed, games played across several cities with varied scores and lineups including Powell, Sugden, and ONeill in different matchups.

New York New York National Murry Hill Olympia McGraw Taylor Reid Murray Hill Taylor and Warner Deegan O'Neil Cullen

Soldiers rout Elisworth Medical College in Leavenworth game

In Leavenworth Kansas on October the Fort Leavenworth Soldiers overwhelmed Elisworth Medical College of St Joseph with an 11 to 0 victory. The Soldiers were described as the heaviest and best trained.

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Hotel Empire boasts rooms from 100 per day and up

The hotel offers rooms at 100 dollars per day with claims of exclusive access for guests and notable restaurant quality. It highlights proximity to Broadway street cars, ferries, and rail connections, and promotes a quick seven minute ride from various transit points. The proprietor is W Johnson Quinn.

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Blues to Pinay Valley Leaguera

Kansas City officials negotiate a carnival week game between the Skars City Blues and Valley league champions to be staged next Wednesday at Association Park. Pageant details and venue listings accompany local transit notes and miscellaneous time stamps from New York racing results.

Kansas City Dale Gear Kansas City American Association D. M. Shively Miemouri Valley League Skansar City Blues

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