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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
3
Coffeyville will begin producing bottles and jars in about ten days at the Hottie and Glass works. The plant is modern and electric powered with twelve blowers, a dedicated tank, and its own packing cubes. Supervisors and workers from Indiana will relocate as the project advances toward a year of steady output.
An account describes shale mining and brick production in Hutchinson, noting the discovery of quicklime and shale varieties, the firing of bricks, and local activity involving Burteh, Price, and the machinery company. It mentions a train incident during high water and the shipment of bricks and shale products to Mr. Hurtech.
An old gas line to Neotesha and Thier will be removed for replacement with a larger pipe. About 1,000 meters are at Bolton at Hore awaiting work. A gas project faces delays due to funding and insurance issues. Local contractor Hu Wak entered a contract with the town but raises questions about scope and cost.
A misread OCR fragment mentions a White Ribbon remedy and an event in a distant place. The readable terms suggest a historical public notice or notice item but lack clear names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics. The readable content implies a promotional or instructional item from a period newspaper page segment.
Readable text fragments reference gas oil and land values in a register. The item appears to be a damaged local notice with partial details and unclear action or dates. No clear names, places, or outcomes are extractable.
A late Friday storm caused lightning to strike wheat stacks owned by Thomas Cole at Jettersots, tearing through stacked grain and burning 800 to 1000 bushels. W L Smith lost 400 bushels and straw as fires spread. On Sunday Knappiver attempted to burn his stacks near Raywline county, but the blaze grew, wounding grain near John Henson and his neighbor across the line in Rawlins. The 4000 crop was imperiled and destroyed, leaving heavy losses for farmers.
In Augusta hotel Wichita four year old Harnson died by his own hand. He choked himself with a stout cord after reportedly dwelling on crimes like the Winfield tragedy and the Jemuie Morrison murder. He had long imagined himself the missing Charley Ross and talked of kidnapping stories to strangers.
In Baxter Springs a shooting occurred during a reunion at Camp when two shots were fired by Special Officer Alton McLean. Murphy, a Cherokee owner with a wife and two children, was struck in the arm and body. McLean was arrested. his full details appear to be Calera and Donan were mentioned in connection with duty during a large fire.
A new praternal and charitable order was organized in Hutchinson by ladies Penath, Mer, Minin, Neb, and Mrs Dore Fallock. Delegates to the supreme chapter were elected as the group expands across western states. The society, described as fraternal and charitable, marks the first Kansas gathering amid interest in football spurred by Harold Weekn and Hersetein visits, with university players from Michigan and the University of Kansas in attendance.
The Miami Baptist association held its meeting at North Ottawa Temple Church with officers elected including a moderator and treasurer. A report mentions ongoing activities of the association and a robbery incident noted in Newton Avenue with several suspects.
A blaze at a Burnet stable complex caused extensive damage to ten horses and multiple structures. Reported losses include about $12,000 in insured value. Fire officials note the exact cause remains under investigation as crews work to contain hotspots.
Duffy and Ryan Masohet finally sign articles after wrangling over weight and division for a bout in September. The event, touted as a marquee match, will take place at Wingarts Hall with the venue and arrangements confirmed.
A damaged excerpt praises Chemberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The reader mentions relief after use, citing a friend Mrs. Jo a merchant, and notes the remedy cured the case. The text shows misspellings and garbled names but indicates positive personal testimonial.
August Belmont's Beldame with Bullman up captured the $16,000 Great Filly Stakes at Sheepshead Bay on Sept 2. Fifteen high class fillies faced the starter. Ocean Tide rode 2 to 1 favorite to second place. Mineola and Mimops close behind for thirds. Hermis, 127 pounds, won the Ocean Handicap at one mile with a slow track and cool weather.
Jacek Munro of Butte plans to imitate Jim Corbett by training intensively before a potential match with Jeffries. He will begin regular boxing this week with Tommy West, a noted middleweight coach, to sharpen offense and defense ahead of the bout. Jeffries has publicly offered 10,000 if Munro cannot be knocked out in four rounds.
Fragmentary text reports Cardinals manager Stanley Tobicon and players Currie Bunty fehodes in a poorly formed note about pitchers Clarenge Currie and Bunty fehodes. Reads like a chaotic sports gossip item with unclear dates and events.
A fragmented game account notes a late ninth inning rally by the Cardinals, with Donovan delivering a key hit and the team slipping to near the bottom of the standings. The report hints at a postponed or irregular schedule and describes a rough defeat affecting their position in the standings.
The University of Chicago football schedule outlines fall practice and an 11 game slate culminating in the Michigan game on Thanksgiving Day. Rivalry games include Northwestern Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan with a West Point and Haskell matchups. All games at Marshall Field except the Wisconsin game and the West Point clash at West Point.
Ambrose Pattm ine Cincinnu Bax, who has been coneeing for the Heleng team in the Pacific Northwest league, signed with the New York American leaguera. He arrived in Cincinnati yesterday and will depart for New York tonight. The American league appears to prize Cin cinfort talent, adding two Queen City players alongside Scrappy Kiberfield.
The report describes a chaotic mid race sequence with horses changing positions, a horse named Turnpike overtaking Anklet to win by a length as the stewards note unusual movement in the winner. A rider named White is mentioned as shaken but uninjured while Honey Bay and Tight are referenced in a troubling aftermath.
Star Hal a brown horse owned by W. L. Snow of Hornellsville won the day’s feature at Narragansett Park the Grand Circuit meet for a $10 000 stake honoring 2 11 pacing. King Direct driven by Geers finished second in the first heat while Star Hal prevailed by a narrow margin in the deciding heat to claim the purse. The card included four races plus the unfinished 2 19 trot from Tuesday with Navidad and Cole Direct each winning two heats. Caspian took the 9 25 trot, Texs forced a mile in 2 11, and the 2 10 trot saw outsiders win with Frank Wilson after illness. Johnny Wiseman and Rockport showed strong finishes in the end.
New York writer lauds Iron Man McGinnity, the Pitches, praising his smooth delivery and injury-free technique. He recalls McGinnity’s lesson learned after early league exposure about avoiding risky fastball wear.
Duke Hanna's win caps a successful coup as owners claim $20,000 in the first race while Ally opens at 20 to 1, later 7 to 1 at post. Dree victory sees The Don second and Lady Jocelyn third. Ridney C. Love, favored, falters to fourth. Parader brings $3,000 in sale at Sheepshead.
Racing at Cleveland Ohio on September 3 featured the Cleveland Championship pacing cup won by Seay matinee driven by C K G Ettings of the Cleveland club. Ettings also claimed the trotting cup with The Monk after sensational heats. An effort to beat the 2 134 record by Mr Billings and The Monk narrowly missed as the pair finished behind Froord. Later Ettings bought Equity from A E Perren of Syracuse.
San Francisco on September 2 Sam McVey known as the colored wonder and a potential challenger to Jeffries was arrested for vagrancy in his hometown. He lists Oxnard California as his residence.
In a rough National League matchup, Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 3 to 2 after a hectic, error-filled first inning. Reidy pitched for the visitors with Moran driving in runs as Brooklyn and Chicago are noted in box score fragments.
Local note reports Missouri Valley League actions with games across Sedalia Topeka Kingman and Eureka. Highlights include Connors third base play for Washington and New York’s win behind strong pitching. Standings show Denver and other clubs with varying records and a spring practice note.
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