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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1903
Page
3
R A Trei of Troy New York reports long suffering from dyspepsia and headaches. After using about two bottles he feels well again and urges others in poor health to try the remedy. August 25 1903.
Wellington reports a court ruling favoring Wichita based company Stiwpurt & Oneas to lay a new telephone line from Harper to Mulvane and on toward Wellington and beyond through Harper and Kigwa. About 20 workers arrived to start construction toward Wichita with plans to connect exchanges at Winfield Ar-Rancas City and reduce long time trouble near Wichita.
The leader and key conspirators of the November mutiny at Leavenworth were arrested after fleeing to Texas and the Indian Territory. Hewitt and Kasing face trial in Topeka. Hewitt served time for horse stealing and could receive a new life sentence. Officials secured a pardon to bring the prisoners back for trial.
A busy street fair draws many visitors as tents spread across the area for the carnival troupe the American Arise parade featuring free midways and balloon ascensions. Farmers show interest in the balloon feats while a cattle and vegetable exhibit headlines the fall festivities.
The Sixth Annual Meeting of the Third District Federation of Women's Clubs gathered Tuesday at the Christian church in Pittsburg. Delegates from Chanute, Cherryvale, Chetopa, Erie, Girard, Independence, Weir City and others attended. Mrs Harriet Marrin gave the welcome, replied to by Mrs Florence Cen ley, and President Mrs Mise Fidlay spoke. the agenda included district officers and future activities with sessions scheduled for today.
The article describes the contested estate of an heir near Hangas City awaiting settlement. It notes names such as Catharine, Brown, and Mink Mas and mentions Oct events and Emporia College ties. A meeting of a college band at Emporia College Erection is referenced with officers listed.
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Memphis reports Major Delmar Smathers pacing advances on a track event setting two world records in one afternoon. He clipped the half mile pacing mark to 1 minute 56 seconds and then set a wagon mile record at 1 minute 54 seconds, beating the Lexington marks. The program also highlighted Dan Patch and other prominent drivers, with strong showings from Hampton Stable and owners like August Belmont and Sidney Paget.
New York reports close season end for Brighton Head Racing association meetings with Aque duct and Jamaica to come. J B Haggin tops owner earnings on Metropolitan circuit, narrowly ahead of W C Whitney who faced luck issues in major stakes. Whitney’s Gunfire barely lost in the Brooklyn Handicap and Leonidas, his two year old, performed well in races.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure promising relief from rheumatic pain. The author claims a long search, a German discovery, and offers a six bottle trial at no cost if the reader writes for details. The note warns against dangerous drugs and urges immediate contact to secure the trial.
Oct 28 Minnesota, touted as this era’s strongest eleven, faces Michigan with a powerful offense and stout defense. Analysts praise O’Brien at quarterback and Davies in the backfield, while Michigan’s depth and weight edge Minnesota in some positions. Both teams sport strong lines and key players, but the verdict hinges on team work and execution, with Michigan as a slight favorite.
Arbor, Mich Oct 28 Michigan coach Yost remains confident about beating Minnesota while betting sentiment cools among fans after the Drake game. The roster debate focuses on whether James Norcross will start at quarterback as Maddock trains to play three positions for weekly duty and flexibility in the lineup.
Denver champion Corbett defeats Murphy of New York in a featherweight bout after a long match with even rounds and a decisive sequence in the eleventh. Murphy lands many blows but Corbett lands a decisive left to the chin, prompting the referee to stop the fight. Corbett is awarded the victory.
An advertisement promises Beecham's Pills will purify the blood and improve complexion, claiming the product puts the system in good working order and yields a distinctive Zechness.
Soldiers' Mest at Junction City reports regular troops excelling in track and field events led by Private Parker and Sergeant Broadus of the Twenty-fifth Infantry. Missouri Kansas City game anticipation grows with rail excursions and a Tigers-leaning Turkey Day matchup. Oklahoma coursing meet opens at Cotcora Park with notable entrants and events from November 5 onward. San Francisco and boxing notes close the round of sports snippets.
Pittsburg Sept 28 Tom Jenkins successfully defended his heavyweight wrestling title by defeating Canadian champion Dan McLeod two falls to one. Jenkins earned the honors with a first fall pin and a second fall win, completing the title defense.
A garbled OCR note reports Secretary Hopper announcing a trial time for a track event led by Golph with a remark about the last half mile near First Street. The readable names and details are fragmentary and uncertain.
Our Besse won the mile and a half handicap at Worth with Bondage second and Cursum a 29 to 1 shot third after a close finish. Don Domo faltered early, Clifton Forge winning. In New York Gaylots won the Nassau Stakes at Aqueduct by a head over Stolen Moments, Rostand leading early before Fuller on Gaviota closed in. Weather was cold and clear.
Reports from St Louis note Ait Lois winning a handicap easily at the fairgrounds, Jessie McCarthy narrowly defeating Kingsteltle for second. Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Cleveland, and Cincinnati developments include trades, contracts, and roster notes as clubs plan for next season and players move among leagues.
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