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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1903

Page

9

Retired Army Officer W J Gaines Married at Eighty

Major W J Gaines, aged 80, wed Mother Amey in a ceremony noted as a faithful soldier’s life. The article recounts his 37 years in the army, service in Europe and the Mexican War era, and mentions his French Creole wife and family background.

Chuy Kam Gales Aumey Rueeli Major Gointe Mr. Gaines New Oriwannie Jefferenn Furracks Corpus Cristi Taylor Buena View Texan Arizona New Mexico Utah Grinion Lee Ae Riley

THREE PASSED MINE IN TEACHERS EXAM DOWNED

An OCR noisy report covers teacher certification exams in a Kansas area. It notes passes and failures with names and places blurred, mentioning Ottawa and Baxter Springs and a funeral service for a local figure. Community events include a large gathering and military camp comments, with scattered local incidents and notices.

Dorado Public Notices Amid Unclear Scribbles

A fragmented OCR text from the Dorado Republican hints at civic notices about bikes, practice sessions, and local guidance. It references codgers, sid walk, and unclear advice, with stray phrases about food and timing.

Teloes Rudd Dorado Erpublicnet

Dean Miller Resigns as University Dean amid long service

Announcement of Professor E Miller resigning the deanship at the University of Kansas follows a lengthy tenure since 1974. Professor Sitter notes Miller’s faithful service, while Professor Robinson praises his teaching and mentorship. The vacancy will be filled by Framp Templin of the philosophy department.

Jong Id Etna Iis Toodhy & Elncerey Miller Department of Philosophy

Alleged Bogus Soap Agent Sued For Forged Checks

Wichita Kansas September report alleges W C Anderson acting as a bogus soap agent forged checks totaling about 30 dollars with a bank 30 75 charge. He vanished after escaping from a wagon near Towanda Butler county, leaving a horse and a house rent due to October 1. A Kansas City detective is handling the case for the involved company and expresses strong indignation.

Wichita Kas C. W. Anderson Anderson Tawanda Butler County Sean Avery Kansas City Bealf Andere

Flag and election notes mix in Kansas county events

Fragmented report covers Wichitt Fain and Victor Murdock congress bid in Winfield Kingman area May election details. Mentions pension cost, Kansas Seventh district, Kawarda Republicans, and a county fair cattle show with prizes, parades, horse events, and a stock show in Cowley County September activities.

Wichitt Fain Amano W. C. Rawards Hte Victor Murdork Wos Chister Vieter Mardork W. Ci. Kawarda Winney County Victor Murdock Congress Kansan Mfr Kawanda Cowley County Winfield Cowley County Agriculturalist Harri Dillon Jim Jim Underwond Trother Dottie Ay

Vandals At Cemetery Spur Town Alarm And Repairs

Fragments describe vandals at a cemetery causing damage and disarray. Notes mention Goodland land purchases, fence halts, wind and trees planted for beautification, and inquiries into who is responsible for the acts. The terse text references the Bead area and local figures, with no clear dates.

Cetmatery Boone Goodland

Busy Day at the Fartoors Elevator Delivers Wheat

Last Thursday the Fartoors elevator loaded about 50 bushels of wheat amid a steady flow of arrivals. Directors refuse to close for repairs, planning to price the remaining machinery by October end. In Atchison, G Sarch dies of Bright's disease after a fall in his office last Tuesday.

Fartoors Chere Atchison, Kas Idwin Barnt Harwttardware Camping Atchison Bright

Secret of Jim Jeffries Knockout Story Revealed

In San Francisco the public learns how Jim Jeffries forged his famed knockout blow after Billy Madden’s visit. Madden, a major figure in prizefighting, recalls past bouts, including a brutal stomach punch, and reflects on toughness and strategy while describing his own experiences in the ring.

San Francisco Sept Jim Jeffries Jeffries Billy Madden Madden Biscay Rubiie Haania Huhilo Gus Fitzsimmons Corbere Rublin Desirex Lax Angel's Athletic Club John Brink Teyself Mer Fitusimmons Corbett Ike

Providence Grand Circuit Opens With Trotting Records

At Providence on September 30 Major Delmar lowered the world trotting record for geldings to 2:08.1 in a trial against his own mark. Dan Ry paced the first heat of the free for all in 2:10. The second heat saw Prince Alert surge ahead after a late break by Dan R. Harold, with all three finish close. Major Delmar, in steady form, clocked 2:04. to beat the field in the final segments, while others contended for top places amid a strong rival field.

Providence Gelchings Delinor Dan Ry Sale Bok Dan BR Daniel McDonald Dan Ro O Dan HK Prince Alest Dan R. Harold Prine Alert Jstrons g.Duig P Major Delmar F Sturned

Wonders of Johnson Grass and Racing Headlines

James Anderson of the Anderson Carter ranch brings in two giant bundles of John Son grass seven feet tall from Smoky bottoms. The perennial crop, sown with five bushels per five acres, resists drought and winter, with roots described as large as fence posts. Also reports on fast horses racing at Sheepshead Bay and Delmar, including Delagoa winning the mile handicap and Edith W setting pacing records in Indiana.

James Anderson Anderson-Carter Anderson Omaha New York Bent J. ~ Madden Sheepshead Lay Smathers McChesmey Ithan

MISSOURI VALLEY LEAGUE DOUBLEHEADER REPORTS

Iola and Sedalia split a doubleheader with Iola winning the opener as Curtis and Cates starred for Sedalia. In the nightcap Lawson batted in Dobie Gray’s single during a late rally. Springfield dropped both ends of a doubleheader to Joplin as a two-inning tilt stretched to seven innings.

Ek Rl Ila Sedalia Cates Curtis Lawson Bates Iver Driscoll Dobie Gray Springfteld Springfield Foo Joplin Ted Scom

National League doubleheader ends in split at New York

In a Pulo ground doubleheader the New York and Brooklyn clubs split. New York failed to reach first base in the first six innings of the opener as Brooklyn built a five run lead. Fontenee fueled a seventh inning rally for New York. Second game saw New York win while Brooklyn balked at Cront Warner Scheidt and Jackitsch handling pitching duties. Other mismatches noted in Philadelphia and Washington standings.

New York Pulo Ground Brooklyn Vistors Taylor Fontenee Garvin Peter McGinnity Warner Bowerman R.he Cront Warner Scheidt Jackitsch Philadelphia Boston Japeeus Banadelphis

Humboldt Beats Butler 6 5 in Ninth Inning Thriller

Humboldt defeated Butler Missouri here by six to five in a sensational ninth inning finish. With the bases loaded and two men out Irvin delivered a game winning single. Batteries Humbt Raiger and Booo Butler Coffee and Holliday.

Humboldt Butler Irvin Humt Raiger Booo Coffee Holliday Herington Btarion Teattres Gaet Weiss Ditahing White Biliott Malehs Ang Lorbet Shrey. Altendance

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