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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
3
Kansas dispatch from Bison notes wheat prices tight and buyers scarce as farmers struggle to move grain. About twenty loads shipped to town faced storage limits and lack of storage or buyers, leaving ten empty rail cars available and many farmers unable to sell. Local conditions reflect broader market strain on wheat movement through the area.
Indian, Sept. 18 The Beacon notes W Coffelt trial and a detective tale linked to the Coffelt case. Collateral items include a Sanity University property sale, estate actions at Barton County with extensive goods missing, and a broad inventory of stolen items recovered at the Beat at Ottawa Republic.
Lieutenant Mitchell of the second infantry killed himself Thursday afternoon at Fort Teavenworth. Married three weeks earlier, his wife was in Kansas City and did not return until about seven that evening to learn of his death. Born Guthrie and formerly stationed at Fort D. A. Ruswell, he had recently attended a war college and joined the army as a private, earning his straps through service in the union forces.
Manhattan Kansas September 15 Kan nan Agricultural college opened a new seelon drawing large attendance with east term enrollment expected around 1500. The growth marks about a 3 year increase and adds live Dewey dormitories refurbished into a splendid home for members. Sub rents from rooms net the organization 25 dollars monthly. Furnishings include a piano and a reception room sealed with rockers. W Co A also has a newly furnished home on Leavenworth.
Concordia announces a fall street fair under business leaders with prizes and parades. The event runs September 21 to 26 with decorated carriages and floats, a street parade, and eve festivities. It replaces the May fair canceled due to high water and railroad disruptions.
A flood of garbled copy reports ice and frost in Kansas at Lakin and Emporia with mentions of damaged sugar outlets and injures. Separate notes describe a college flag fight at Emporia College causing injuries, plus a peculiar tale of a cat catching a bat near a mill. Engagement announced between Ralph Faxon and Miss Laukee Winkase with details of family and public figures.
Cincinnati reports Frank Kelley plans a staged portrayal building a city around Jim Corbett and Jeffries. The one act show would feature Corbett in training quarters and the famed hunting scene with guides, plus Jeffries’ return from a deer hunt. The format aims to extend the last fight’s publicity with dramatic scenes.
Detroit reports negotiations on a possible White Sox Isbell for Cleveland first baseman Charlie Hickman trade. If agreed it would take effect next season. Comiskey plans to keep Isbell no longer than this year. Hickman praised for solid fielding and base running.
San Francisco dispatch reports Joan Herts offers to back Benny Yanger to meet Ben Jordan at 184 pounds in the afternoon, with $1,000 pledged to back Yanger whether he wins or loses against Hanlon. Herts also plans to have Yanger box Benny to meet the local boy at 150 pounds, a limit seen as excessive for his usual weight.
Pittsburg president Barnes Dreyfuss states the Pittsburg club and the Boston Americans will likely play a post season series if no unforeseen issues intervene. He seeks 75 percent of the pot to the winner and 25 percent to the loser, and favors a nine game format with four at each home and one on a neutral ground. Other notes cover Terry McGovern’s announced fights in New York and Philadelphia, with bouts against Sammy Smith, Benny Tapper, and Chick Tucker, plus plans to a Boston engagement. Detroit reports a berth dispute ending with a manager leaving the team. New York reports Corbett and Attell open to a bout as offers rise, while possible opponents and venues are hinted.
The Western League, after a wintry schedule and weak turnout, announces its season is closed. President Sexton says the move saves money and that the circuit will stay intact for next year with the same cities. Kansas City notes the dislike of dual teams and persistent attendance shortfalls.
San Francisco club weighs matching Joe Ruhlin and Gus Millett next month amid mixed sentiment. Local boxing chatter notes Morris Levy arranging preliminaries for Yargrr Hanson bouts while Ted Sullivan shifts players in Milwaukee and Indianapolis scouts new talent. Delmar and Readville racing reports, plus New York and Joplin results, punctuate a busy sports wire.
Reports from Hawthorne and Harlem discuss Plunger L'Hommedieu barred from bookmaking at Hawthorne after an Harlem offense, Roma A. M. victory at Buffalo with high bets, and Emerald Steeplechase results. Abilene and Eureka baseball games close seasons, with Joplin and Pittsburg scores amid rainy track conditions and Western League standings.
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