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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1903

Page

3

Fifteen Year Old Ottawa Girl In Truancy Case

A fifteen year old Ottawa girl and a younger brother fled to Missouri amid a truancy drive. Authorities report four youths from the family are back in school while others remain out. The county court indicates cases of truancy are rising and the compulsory school law is being enforced.

Missouri Ottawa MMA Afteen Bey Mathve Bentiter Winury Huneriniens Mattie Alin Stadt Adams Grealle

Seven Day Adventists Hold Observance and Local Notes

The Nortonville area hosts a Seven Day Adventist community with a well kept churchyard and cemetery in Beven Day houses. The article notes Adventists in Mully and Nortonville, mentions local bank staff not adherents, and reports three trainloads of Hereford cattle arriving at Brookville with buyers listed. Also covers Wichita’s postponed event and camp plans shifting to Friday or Saturday.

Weahwey Jouiun Wheeler Nortonville Mactonville Mully Almond Etter Nastonvilla News Ain Adventist W. Babcock John W. Harris Elmnore Helms Atchiven Globe R Wilean William Greaney Richard Cleverton Brookville Wichita Kas

Defect in Truancy Law Trial In District Court

A county district court case this week involves Lewis Myers, a firm in district 17, who refused to file an affidavit regarding his children. He was arrested after failing to comply as the truancy law prompts. Judge Simons presided as trial proceedings proceeded Tuesday amid questions about parental responsibility.

Lewis Mvlers Nee Sleth

Fragmented sentence hints at district policy on school children ages

A partial notice notes that the district requires parents to provide information about their children's ages. The text is garbled but indicates a policy or rule related to student age reporting in the district.

Catamounts Said To Carry Off Lone Child

A missing nine year old girl from Leavenworth is feared dead after tracks and signs point to a den of wild cats nearby. Townspeople, led by Sam Henderson, search the area as authorities await confirmation that a wildcat or catamount carried off the child near the Latird hut. Neighbors with small children worry and a general alarm spreads over the community.

Veter Laiard Darth Leavenwor Sam Henderson Doris Janie Taney Myer

Notable Crimes and Accidents Across Kansas in Late September

Reports from Leavenworth, Winfield, Cowley and Kingman detail a murder arrest at a Kansas prison, a fatal horse accident near Grand Summit, and a threshing machine accident injuring a man who lost part of his foot. Authorities pursue murder charges in Hurston case. Local names include George Hurston, Willams Link, John Brock, and W H Messenger.

Leavenworth Kus George Hiurnton Kansas Willams Link Opel Link Hurston Winfield Kas John Brock Cowley County Grand Summit Brrock

Salvation Army Bowery campaign features boxing转

In New York on September 30 Salvation Army corporal ferlous Hilly Smith and his wife promoted a Bowery campaign with General Booth Tucker present. Smith described taking up boxing to fund his family and his conversion to Christianity, while wife Shya terious Smith—formerly Vaudeville—also shared the transformation tale. The piece blends campaign zeal with erratic reporting on Smiths past boxing life and the sales pitch of salvation over sport.

New York Salvation Army Ferlous Hilly" Smith Army Bowery Booth-Tucker Salvation Ettek Billy Smith Philadelphi Bank Street The Aiassim Ores Fmith Philadelphia

Argentine pension case tied to flood loss and years of service

The report describes Thomite J. Beard seeking a pension after a flood claim in Argentina. It notes prior Confederate service, enlistment, and later restoration efforts. Pension administration questioned eligibility and a special inquiry followed, influenced by flood news.

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Fight on the gambler calls city council motion

Ranta City faces a petition urging the council to press Mayor Gilbert to close gambling houses citywide. A committee member proposes urging a referendum while black residents press for enforcement and investigations into the Mercantile Club and county officials. The mayor may be forced to act or oppose open violations as school educators seek oversight.

Ranta City Clotte Roemberk Hicard Gilbert Haw Mercantile Club Beard of Education Aw Hd Mercantile

Roosevelt rejects Miller dismissal in labor council talks

Washington September 2 President Roosevelt met with five members of the American Federation of Labor executive council led by Samuel Gompers to discuss the William A Miller case and broader labor issues. The president stated his decision to not dismiss Miller stands, stressing government employment must not be used to punish or discriminate against workers for union membership. He emphasized equal treatment of all citizens regardless of race, birthplace, or religion, and noted the case will be settled within administrative processes.

Washington White House Roosevelt Menibins Exwtive Coubes Gomper Mitchell Anintrs Durkoe Wite Boreman W. A Miller Government Printing Office Bookbinders’ Union Prest Gene Bar Lendineee Miller Cee Acesident Dianiss Miller Bumuel Gempers American Federation of Labor Samuel Campers Jaret Duncan John Mitchell James O'Connell Frank Morrison Wiliam A. Miller United States Askine Oyaler Bay Lin Ie Aen Jh Reyment Prinelt Texed Cope Executive Council American” Poderation of Labor Te ArtAire General Labor Movement Aft

Bowman Returns To Yale Football Practice

New Haven reports Yale veteran fullback Bowman returned to practice after a dispute over scholarship. The Varsity lined up under coach Chadwick with new backs and linemen as they shuffled formations. A Spanish war era note closes the account with references to Yale Tufts game day observers.

New Haven Conn Bowman Yale Havin Hogan Chadwick Joamer Dronner Crom Lin Poll Silman Corbin Fuxh Rotterty Kinney Morton Ward Huchsch Bloomer Euari Homan Biaviln

Afro-American Colony Plans in Wallace County Kansas

Afro-American Club eyes Wallace County with Joplin leaders arranging a deal to rent land and form a Negro colony under Unions Pacific route support. Expected 100 members purchase farming land and establish a Wheat growing community run by Black residents challenging white dominance in local public life. Debates and other news items follow with Wichita events and the Burtos Tilman discussion at the Southern Kansas fair.

Wallace County Joplin Bourton and Tilman Wichita Burtos-Tilman Southern Kansas

Wichita and Return 35 15 via Santa Fe

Advertises a Wichita to Santa Fe return fare of 35 15 with tickets on sale September 27 to October. Mentions final and return dates through October 5 and notes readers of the State Journal.

Wichita Santa Fe Advant Fair the State Journal

Adopt New Headgear In Football Rules Debate

New headgear rules ban Weather head protectors as improper. Four Columbia players joined practice as numbers rise near fifty. End player Trubenbach, once with a northern college, earns praise as Star Catcher for St. Louis. Paul O Neill, star catcher in the Central league, will consider St Louis offers next spring if Cincinnati or Detroit do not lure him this fall. Tigers show vigor as Princeton Tigers improve in punting with a quarterback kick and sharper plays.

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Hanson Seizes Victory Over Yanger After Long Fight

In San Francisco on September 30 Hanson of the city defeated Benny Yanger of Chicago after twenty rounds of furious action. Yanger displayed clever counterattacks while Hanson pressed relentlessly, delivering decisive rights. The referee’s decision pleased the crowd though Yanger’s manager claimed a draw. Both fighters bore visible marks of a hard bout. Racing notes from Detroit and New York accompany the boxing report with results from Highland Park events and Trinity Hill’s steady form.

Hanson San Francisco Eidle Hanson Benny Yanger Chicago Yaniger Iy Eeidem Hanlon Israel Renin Yager Yanger Hunton Eixteenth Xonger Herts Yunger New York John A

Rumor Nets Providence Chance in American League

Washington reports say Comiskey's White Stockings may leave for Providence in a likely American League realignment. League officials deny the move, but journalists note growing sentiment Washington could be traded to Providence while National and minor leagues negotiate, presenting a major obstacle to any circuit change.

Providence Washington Comiskey White Stockings Senators Wis Washington Boom Kantern League

Ohio Stake at Oakley Park Open. Grinders Triumph

Racing at Cincinnati and Harlem report heats and placings with Bally, Hawthorne, Alta Axworthy, and Counc Chimes achieving notable times. Belmont to retire its racing stable. Beidame and Mejoram to be sold. Belmont to remain Nursery stud. Harlem results show Our Resale winning Fort Dearborn handicap. St Louis feature Hinslee wins. Harvard football and prep work noted. Chicago golf notes highlight Mrs Caley Fox leading qualifying at national women’s event.

Cincinnati Ohio Oakley Park Buch Wan Decaupe Cixpain Hawthorne Beasie Brown Trish Elder Belmont New York Morris Park & Week Jockey Club State Radio Commission John J. Hyland Remlar Stable John Bullman Beidame Mejoram Harlem Chicago Dr. Stephens Chiice War -Second Postmaster Wrieht

Indians Work Hard Before Kansas City Game

Lawrence Kaw area notes say Coach Fierenstein’s squad practiced after a regular session Tuesday afternoon. Colorado trip ended in good spirits and first class travel. Injuries reduce readiness for next Saturday’s Kansas game with several players out. Missouri College prospects describe Missouri University football squad at seventy players with strong signals and team spirit in Columbia.

Lawrence Kaw Fierenstein Colorado Shane Kansas Cae Kannan Teaves Hunt Oliver Duguirda Wheelock Gage Shourterblade Ielix Moore Gokey Peterhauser Elkins Peterheuser Sil Moors Tee Oliver Wan Dubole Oliver Weld Turkhe Ren Columbia Footsball Missouri University

Unclear text summarizes era baseball notes and ads

Fragmentary notes mention American League players and teams with references to Kane and Beare Tuyen, plus a line about Dr. Fowler's Extract at Wild Strawberry. Other garbled phrases reference New York and Detroit, but readable facts are minimal.

New York York Kane Aicande Poe Beare Tuyen Orlord Patmann Adkins Zeltskys Bane Mocule

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