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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1903

Page

3

Test Swamp-Root Curative Claims Featured for Readers

An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder ailments. It promises free samples to non-buyers and cites testimonials, urging readers to mail addresses to Binghamton for a bottle and to mention the Topeka Daily State Journal.

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Beaton Club Wins World Series In Boston Triumph

Boston Americans defeat Pittsburg Nationals 4 to 2 to claim the World’s baseball championship. Dineen fans seven, Criger’s alert defense and Beaumont Clarke running catches anchor the win. Phillippe struggles for the visitors as Boston’s forceful batting and fielding secure the title before 7,000 fans.

Boston Boston Americans Pittsburg Nationals Diheen Hann Phillippe Bostons Dinee Felding Pittsburg Dineen Criger Leach Farent Clarke Freeman Parent Lachanve Ark Ming Heston Beaumont Renee Richey Sy Sebring Pheiga Prulppe Ebiiliepe O'Dayland Connolly Chicago Doctor White Nationals Wicker Ahutout Pe White Sullivan Heridan Sohnatone Jonas Iscerican

Wellington Daily News Editors Face Libel Arrest Charge

The Wellington Daily News editors John G Woods and the paper are charged with libel. W P Hackney of Winfield files the complaint. An arrest warrant was issued and the paper reportedly published a confession by Cleo Burnette. The case ties to Hackney and the paper’s prior editorials and alleged defamatory linked testimonies.

Winchell Xan Oet EL 1 Etut John G. Woods Wellington Daily News Wellington W. P. Hackney Woods Piper Cleo Burnette Hackney W. P. Hankney Id Hackney Kansas Ed Hockney Huri- Bee County

Baptists at Emporia Hold Rainy State Convention

Kurporia Bun Oct 1 Heavy rain failed to dampen turnout as Baptists from across the state gathered for the annual convention of the Baptist church. Speakers included De Shather Matthias dean of the divinity school at Chicago University who delivered a strong address to attendees.

Kurporia Bun the Baptista Bape ‘Bet Dele Stes al Paris Atendarice Shather Matthias Divinity School The Chicage University

Women’s Day Session Opens Convention With Notable Speakers

In Kansas City, speakers Prof Kilbe of Ohio University and Dr PW Grape led a women's day session at the Kansas City Hospital’s medical seminary, joined by a pastor from Atchison. The event focused on study and clergy perspectives, with emphasis on spiritual leadership.

PW. Grape Paiaent Kansas Chedtucical Seminary Bop Kilbe Ohaiwa University Aod Carer Fiesc Baptist Sehurell Atchison Wonem

Miller case Continued in Wichita Court

On motion by County Attorney Betalion June Dis comtim vs Miller the case survives with the state’s chief witness Annie Brennan who last saw the infant alive and spoke of consent to jurisdiction by her friend of the defendant’s husband. Officers found she sold household goods and moved from the city.

Wichita Kan Betaiein

Wellington Man Slapped a waitress in Rock Pile case

Wellington Kansas reported Ort 4 1 Northman a local resident assaulted a waitress at J L Turner eating house after drinking. He resisted being asked to leave, struck the waitress knocking her to the floor, pleaded guilty to assault and battery and, lacking funds, was jailed to work it off on the rock pile.

Wellington Kan Northman Gage J. L Turner

Blackmail Letter Leads to Fine for Orton Man

Cy Jenkins was fined 300 by Judge Fiver for writing an obscene letter to his father in law. He accused unlawful relations with his own daughter and offered to abstain from prosecuting him. Jenkins pleaded guilty and is free Norton.

Orton Ssiteelworth Cy Jenkins Fiver Jenking Norton

Rain and harvest woes hit farming districts

Local reports from South Haven and Caldwell describe heavy rains during October with wheat crops feared damaged by rainfall. Wellington and Woodard areas note showers and a dry spell late in the week, while a criminal arrest in Wellington adds a non agricultural item to the day’s news.

Wheat Sowed Quickly Prompts Early Growth Start

A farm report notes wheat sowing began swiftly, marking an early start to the season. Early planting by local growers suggests potential for an earlier harvest, with field tests indicating favorable soil conditions and moisture levels through the month.

A Short Grass Wedding in Southwestern Ransom

Miss Gernaina Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallace of thin cites will wed Mr Guy W Talbot of Peoria Illinois tonight in what officials call one of the largest weddings seen in southwestern Ransom. Talbot a railroad man travels with a large party of friends in his private car from Illinois. Noted guests from the state include Senator and Mrs Chester Albaugh Mr and Mrs C O Mors of Hutchinson and Congressman and Mrs Victor Murdock.

W. M. Wallace Kington Ilinoil Kingman Gernaina Wallace William Wallace Thin Cits Guy W. Talbot Peoria Southwestern Ransom Talbot Tinois Chester Albaugh Ey d C. O. Mors Hutchinson Victor Murdock

Truancy Officer Tackles Missing Schooling in Chanute

Chanute’s truancy officer Ashford began duties under a new state law visiting three northern town families. Five school age children were found not attending ward buildings. One 11 year old boy lived in a tent with his father and had no clothes or books. money earned at a tee plant was expected to cover needs. The father and boy promised school attendance within a week.

Chanute, Sane New Ashford Tate Sobol Mr. Ashford Tee Beth Schoel

Bethany Defeats Cooper 22 to 0 in Rainy Muddy Match

Bethany defeated Cooper 22 to 0 on Tuesday afternoon at Lindsborg with a 19 minute first half and a 20 minute second half. Weather was rainy and the field muddy. Officials named Potter and Durter.

Bethany Cooper Lindsborg Tear Potter Durter

Donlin’s late surge boosts season, fans cheer

Mike Donlin moved from right field and found form, ending the season with strong run production. He recovered from a weak start as Old Sol guided him along, finishing among the top run getters in the Century club era. His left-field stint showed him at his best, despite earlier struggles.

Cineiiman Mike Donlin Old Sol Donlin Mat Kel Bey Mour Sun Donnn Wong Mike Ton Etx Tung Cremont Pirates

Corbett Aims to Fight Fitzsimmons Again in Ring

A New York report quotes James J. Corbett hoping to meet Fitzsimmons once more. Analysts say Corbett lacks Jeffries style changes and would need his best punch to prevail, while Fitzsimmons’ twelve round pace and power pose a tall challenge.

New York James J. Corbett Hob Fitzsimmons Jim Fitz Jen Jin Corbett Jeffries Fitzsimmons Chicago James Lake Mrs. Gunn Corsett

Banner Year for National League Baseball

Boston reports a banner year in baseball with 25 percent more attendance than ever in the eight clubs history. Pittsburg, New York, and Chicago saw record interest as Polo Grounds and Exposition Park led attendance. Five of eight clubs earned profits, with Philadelphia also faring well before a stoppage.

Boston Pulliam Pitteburo Pittsburg Pittsburs New York Polo Grounds Exposition Park Chicago Tas Pittsburgs Philadelphia

Beecham's Pills Promote Pure Blood and Vitality

A vintage medical line touts Beecham's Pills as a means to maintain purity of blood and overall wellness, asserting the product helps keep the system in good working order and grants a sense of freshness.

Beecham

Beecham's Pills Promise Health and Pep for Digestive Ease

A vintage health claim extolls Beecham's Pills as a remedy to keep digestion smooth and the body running like clockwork. The ad-like passage frames the product as the key to overall wellbeing and vitality.

Health Advice on Body Digestive System Function

A brief health note emphasizes that every organ must function well for overall well being. It lists stomach liver and kidneys as essential parts and warns that if any are not performing properly overall health suffers. The tone urges thorough maintenance of each organ.

Pavna’s Celery Compound Improves Ill Patient Noel Creek

Noel Creek of Cincinnati reports months of depression irritability and insomnia. A friend recommended Pavna’s Celery Compound and after starting the remedy his symptoms rapidly improved. The fragment notes a positive health response and reduced distress following use.

Cincinnati Pavna

Paine's Celery Compound and Baseball Finance Debate

The article discusses Paine's Celery Compound and criticizes league finances noting Boston and St Louis as losses while Cincinnati and Brooklyn show profit. It quotes Pulliam on National League health, profits, debt reduction, and a warning against a baseball trust. It also reports boxer George Gardner leaving Lowell for a San Francisco bout with Bob Fitzsimmons and Gardner’s training plans and possible postfight racing purchase.

Pulliam Boston St Louis Cincanati Brooklyn National League Mr. Pulliam Tom Burt Syndicate Baseball Chicago George Gardner Lowell Mass San Francisco Bob Fitzsimmons Yosemite Athletic Club Gardner Pits Frisco Strioet Eda Alameda

Yale Plans Light Week After Stiff Scrimmage

New Haven Oct 14 Yale football squad to ease training two days after a hard session with Springfield training school. Bloomer and Hogan spark the rush line while Bloomer may be fatigued. Quarterback substitutes Twitchell Donahue below par. Soper from Bloomington may win trial. Stillman sprained ankle misses a week. Ownsley to fight for left halfback spot. Holy Cross and Penn State games loom.

New Haven Springfield Yale Bloomer Hogan Gsoard Twitchell Donahue William B. Soper Bloomington Tfl Walter Stillman New York Jack Ownsley Chicago Mitchell Holy Cross Pennsylvania State Batchelred Orho Morton

Walcott Carter Mill Fight Ends In Controversy In Boston

Joe Walcott defeats Kid Carter in a 15 round decision at the New Criterion club as spectators boot the referee. Carter is knocked down twice in the early rounds but rallies, with fighting spirit noted as the bout ends in controversy.

Walcott-Carter Mill Boston Joe Walcott Kid Cater New Criterion Club Carter

Britt-Seiger contest in doubt after Britt sprains ankle

Oct. 4 report from San Francisco notes Britt sprained his ankle boxing yesterday delaying the Britt Seiger lightweight world title fight. Eddie Hanlon may substitute for Britt though unlikely to start. Other items include listed college football games in press box.

Britt-Berger Mill San Francisco Britt- Seiger Britt Eddie Hanlon Hanlon Autres

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