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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1903

Page

3

Religious maniac wounds sister in law in Kansas

In Medicine Lodge Kansas a religious maniac entered a room where his sister in law slept and attacked with a razor. The victim was severely wounded but survived after prompt medical care. the assailant, B W Treland, was restrained and taken to an Oklahoma asylum after the incident. Albert, Treland’s ally, was removed to Alva for confinement.

Medicine Lodge Ireland Attinek Unc Emmett ‘McClen Albert Sheri Alebert Deering Irmiand Trediand Citienn Chdahoma Cay

Wagon Driver Arrested in Wichita For Profiteering

A Wichita driver for the Wells Fargo Express company was arrested for defrauding by adding four commission charges to mail deliveries. He allegedly used duplicate sheets to show extra charges, passing funds to the company after collections. Albert Andrews and others were also mentioned in related cases as investigations expanded. The case unfolded as a county trial proceeded with witnesses from multiple states.

Wichita Kas Welle Parno Express Company Erters Guffrenen Corsleners Fargo Express Company Saman Albert Andrews Kensic City

Fragmented 19th Century Reflections In Chess And Thought

A jumble of quoted phrases and commentary references historic figures and ideas. It mentions Henry, Dr. Holland, Napoleon, and Greek thought, linking chess to mental discipline and insomnia, with scattered names and a Chicago/Dolly Newby edge. The text blends philosophy, sport, and biographical hints without a clear narrative.

Oklahoma Governor Ferguson Addresses Reunion Attendees

In the afternoon Governor Ferguson of Oklahoma delivered remarks at a reunion. The Rev Bernard Kelly and Solgremmas Victor Murdock also spoke, drawing a favorable reception from attendees.

Governor Ferguson Oklahoma Art Imeaston Bernard Kelly Solgremmas Victor Murdock

Close of Fire Tourney Sees Marysville Win Banner

Sallen Kansas Sept 11 state tournament concludes with Marysville capturing the Banner title and prize money of 180. Wamego dominates overall with multiple wins including base race time 1:02 and tug of war. Marysville takes novelty race and ladder event as Clay Center claims base record.

Marysville Wamego Sallen Kan Wiretown Mascule Hanus Maryavifie Clay Center Marveville

Controlling Interest Acquired in Ellmore Bank Collapse

A local bank consolidation details show Breidenthal and associated parties securing control of a State bank in Bismore county. No changes planned to local management. The transition follows the closure of the Elsmore bank after a major stock transfer and a restructuring with Bankers' Trust Company in Kansas.

Elsmore Eee Elemoré Kas John Wrects Denthal Kanbas Rete State Bank of Bismore Thin Males Breidenthal Tte Basvel Atell Tie Bankers’ Trust Company Katens Scliy Hive Secured & Somtrolitieg Inlerea

Bowersock Appointed University of Kansas ViolinTractor

Miss Bowersock daughter of Con J D Bowersock of this city has been appointed teacher of violin at the University of Kansas succeeding Prof J M Parral of Kansas City who held the post for years She has studied abroad and in this country and is regarded as one of the foremost violinists in the West Meanwhile the mountain artillery battery will move from Port Leavenworth to Port Felty for two months and annual training precedes maneuvers in the fall Also reports of purse snatchings in Salina and a Pittsburg electrical storm with beneficial rains for farmers.

Larwrinte Saas Soa Sean Howersock Con. J. D. Bowersock University of Kansas J. MW. Parral Kansas City Miss Bowtreack Raw Port Leavenworth Mas Pent I Mountain Artillery Port Filey Department Mort Tiley

Post season clash bid between Gordon club and Giants

New York September 1 President Gordon of the New York American League club renews a post season challenge to John T. Brush of the Giants. He argues public opinion favors the series and invites terms while noting transit improvements and declaring the Greater New York club ready to meet any reasonable conditions.

New York Gordon New York American League Baseball Ner Giants John T. Brush Brush Mr. Brush Baseball Greater New York Polo Grounds West Pew Muncie Ind Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnat Dreyfis Pittsburgs Nap Joseph Gordon Greater B. B.C

Billy Buck Wins Charter Oak Stake in Heated Finish

Hartford Sept 11 Feine led the Charter Oak stake with ten horses racing. Billy Buck beat Walnut Hall and Hawthorne in a desperate finish after three heats. First heat time 2.07% set a stake record. Purses totaled 1,500 for first per heat and 600 for second, with 4,000 more distributed after the third heat. Other contenders included Hawthorne and Swift, with final payouts to Billy Buck 500, Walnut Hall 1,900, Hawthorne 1,100, Swift 600.

Hartford Genn Ae Feine Charter Oak Walnut Hall Hawthorne Billy Luck Bard Ily Brucle Walenut Hall Bwitt Bily Buck Billy Buck Fagt Ly Back

Corbett comments on Jeffries Munroe in boxing talk

James J Corbett weighed in on the Jeffries Munroe rivalry saying Munroe is no ghost of a chance and will require time to become great. He noted Corbett has faced both fighters and can judge their prospects.

Corbett St. Louis James J Jack Munroe Munroe Jeffries

Milwaukee pitchers duel ends 2-1 for home team

In a pitchers battle the Milwaukee home club edged Omaha 2 to 1. Kenna and Lu pitched for the winners, while Rails and Gonding contributed for Omaha. Kansas City also posted a victory in a separate first three innings game.

Milwaukee Brevace Hives Genfiles Rams Sea i Kans City Coons Frantz Spear Meredith RHE Iriiar Kansas City Alloway Franta Elliott Helges Donahue American Association Pet Paul Omaha Giant R.ale Mer Goieeooeoda Omatir Aebasaeen Gonding Kenna

Salina Race Meet Sets Slow Pace but Draws Five Thousand

Racing at Salina Kansas drew about 7000 fans as Joe D set a local mark in a three mile event, Muscot the favorite faded while a late pace surge saw a fast, competitive program. At St Louis the autumn meeting opened with A B Dale’s quick starts and Old Stone winning the feature easily in a brisk card.

Salina Falina Kan Joe D Muscot Saline St Louis St. Louis Belmaraince A. B. Dale

Comember Rates For One Way UP Tickets Nov 15 To Nov 3

One way UP tickets from various river terminals to Kansas City and other western cities are listed with prices. The notice names agents J C Fulton and Lewis Kaneas Avenue Idaho and provides contact for full information. Routes include Helena Butte Spokane Portland Vancouver and San Francisco with several California and Pacific Northwest destinations.

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Indiana and Ohio Excursions for One and One Third Fare

The Chicago Great Western railway offers round trip tickets at one and one third fare on September 15 and October 6 to Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Toledo Sandusky Springfield Elkhart Fort Wayne Lafayette Indianapolis and all intermediate points in Ohio and Indiana also Louisville Ky For details send to Senet 7 West 9th Street Kansas City Missouri State Journal readers are invited to learn more.

Indiana & Ohio Chicago Great Western Railway Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Toledo Sandusky Springfield Elkhart Fort Wayne Lafayette Indianapolis Ohio Indiana Loutaville West 9Th Street Kansas City The Staté Journal

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