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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
6
A lengthy Kansas address urges self reliance, modesty, and civic duty, urging simple living and moral responsibility. It laments urban modernity while stressing character, education, and unity with the West, urging graduates to return home and build the state.
Lawrence Kan Sept 11 Twentyfive men were out of the golf links south of McCook for Kenthall drills mud prevented use of the turf. Weeks drilled the squad in punting and catching and tested new candidates. Captain Avery and others showed promising form. Heavy men plentiful this year, with Donald and Polson over 200 pounds. Quarterback Pooler likely to hold his berth. Cooke Alford Russell and Ellis prominent in backfield. Baseball compromise noted after a meeting in St Nicholas hotel between minor leagues and the national baseball commission.
Fragments describe a police inquiry into suspect liver served to inmates. Sergeant Smith notes the liver edges were discolored. Mrs. Thorne, matron, says the emerald tint came from a chemical used by butchers and the liver was not spoiled. Coulter disputes theft accusations, claiming he bought it and supplied inmates for months under a prior contract.
A voice argues that high priced coffee harms those who insist on quality while cheap grades injure all drinkers. A Harve woman recounts years of coffee sickness, then finds relief with Postum, praising its gentler taste and perceived health benefits for her family.
Judge Baker sustained the petition for a writ of habeas corpus for Jamies Lynchehaun the Irish fugitive arrested in Indianapolis United States Marshal Pettit cannot arrest on a New York warrant The prisoner has right to be tried where captured Charles Fix British legal representative sought rearrest in Indianapolis The hearing set for next Wednesday before United States Commissioner Moores
Leavenworth Kan Sept 1 John W Danton of Company M Twenty eighth Infantry and Netmen C Hutchinson of Company F First Infantry have been heavily punished for desertion. Danton received a dishonorable discharge and an eighteen month prison term. Hutchinson was dishonorably discharged and sentenced to two years six months. Both were court martialed at Fort Leavenworth and will serve in the guard house there.
Burglars early today chloroformed the Harness family near Dora Indiana. They ransacked the house and found money and jewelry. Mrs Harness, a daughter, is in critical condition and other family members are suffering the effects. The assailants fled with valuables.
In a San Francisco card, Forbes defeats Kid McFadden in the tenth round. The match featured intense exchanges as the challenger pressed early, but Forbes regained control and secured the win on points.
Market Gossip reports mixed activity in wheat and corn futures with lower prices noted for wheat and varying receipts on the Chicago exchange. The New York Stock Exchange opened with slight shifts in major issues as investors weighed crop prospects against bond market steadiness and rail firm movements.
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