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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1902

Page

2

Kansans City Postal Receipts Rise in March 1902

Kansas City post office figures show March 1902 receipts well ahead of March 1901. New sub stations spur growth at stockyards and Armour Street main office, with main office receipts about 2,555.98 and stockyard sales rising. narrative notes increased mail volume and departmental processes.

Nathaniel Barnes Armour Shiver Yards Saiies Plselas Ae Ifm Sikeun Ward Fefiee Ormal

Church in Beeballion Seeks Different Pastor Change

Ziutohinson Methodists in Beeballion push for new pastor assignment. Members allege actions at Arisuans City conference urged leaving the Hopkinson post open, with committee claims of secrecy and church influence. Elders report facing external pressure on church leadership changes.

Ziutohinson Methodists Hutehimenn Pisco Fel Chuset Hutehtusog Orbelied Arisuans City Herp Aailet Vieler Preeiditer Hopkinson India Hesse

Fragmented Arkansas City church meeting notes turmoil over conference expe

Wools of Arkansas City assigns 14 to Futchinson as a church board faces internal strife over a protest, with ministers Lowther and Lowther involved in expulsions and reconciliations. The conference’s stance and leadership control stir controversy about sermons and future actions, with tense relations and attempts at guidance by the church.

Wools Arkansas City Mme Woods Hitchinaan Dr. Lowther Peter Lowther Ayrler

Reception for Mr Lowther McPherson

April 2 reception for Lowther McPherson, Methodist minister deposed for heresy, homecoming by church members. About 20 attendees brought gifts, with a supper provided by church women.

Mr. Lowther McPherson Grantyine Lowther Tere Threchuren

Thinks He Is Paderewski In Wichita Hotel Piano Incident

A Wichita man identified as Harry Hoser, about 30, reportedly lost sanity while playing a hotel piano and imagined himself Paderewski. Police arrested him on charges of disturbance as the event drew a crowd. Other items note two Pioneer deaths in Abilene and Fort Scott notes with routine local weather and medicine ads.

Paderewsei Wichita Harry Hoser Paris Baltimore Ha Soil Satie Hager

Increase the Stock at Hock Seund Ratway Meeting

President Leet of the Hock Second ratway announced this morning the company plans to increase capital stock to 15,610,000 dollars, bringing total capitalization to 80,000,000 dollars. The issuance will be for corporate purposes under terms set by the directors. Rock Island stock rose on the exchange amid speculation.

Chlewell Hock Seuind Ratway Nelee

Funston Banquet Honors General With Harsh Philippine Remarks

General Frederick Funston told Ohio Society banquet listeners in San Francisco that in the first months of the insurrection the insurgents shed civilized methods, torturing and killing hundreds for support. He cited executions, mutilations, and atrocities attributed to Filipino fighters and questioned their capacity for self government.

Ohio Society of San Francisco San Francisco Frederick Funston Ohio Society Uf & Meech Lama

McCoy plans return to fight top contenders after long layoff

New York reports Kid McCoy back from Surdpe and eager to meet the leading welterweights. He outlines a possible tour including Frank Ergr Terry McGovern Joe Wel and others while discussing a return to England to chase big-money purses. McCoy also mentions his disputed custody with his ex wife Mrs Jula McCoy and hints at potential future fights and arrangements.

New York Kid McCoy McCoy Jeffries Bancor Jula McCoy Meloy England Ae Tresent Eave Leen Frank Ergr Terry McGovern Joe Welcot eVers Cartesia Nike Cher Corbett Glumpson Mott Petar Palner James J. Corbett Junthee McCoy Jit

Grand American handicap opens at Teew River Park

The grand American handicap begins at Teew River Park with 143 wing shots reaching eight straight by day’s end. With two or more shooters aiming a straight series, round keepers will stage restarts. Past champions present include Beudner Cisco and Hulett Gilbert Crosby, while Johnston, Senish, Oakley, and others vie for the title amid lean scores and withdrawals.

Kansas Apra Tew River Park Amwurtean Hunalens Webo Mnadt I. O Beudner Cisco Seab Ac Pitancht Eeare R Hulett Fret Gilbert W. Crosby S-yard Irda Mia Johnston Minneapelis Feal Birdk Ann Oakley Buffalo Bills Star Cawley Minnexpolly Ikax M. Whodes Frankfort Kas Henry Thiel Junction City Kes EG. Serantet Welr

Hanlon’s Fury Sparks Brooklyn Club Scare on Track

An unclear report shows manager Ned Hanlon provoking a ruckus at a race track with quotes about authority and risk. The piece references the Sheckard incident and teams in a tense, shadowy dispute amid a broader club confrontation.

Weahington Anrii Ned Hankan Fife

Cooley Spare Outfielder in Latine Baseball Tale

In a clipped and garbled piece, Cooley is noted as sparing an outfielder while teams, positions, and places remain unclear amid a partial report. The fragment hints at lineup adjustments and center field concerns during a game.

Cooley Oeeer

Unclear multi-sport card with boxing and racing notes

Fragmented report covers boxing matches and boxing news in Philadelphia and New York, with weigh ins and overweight issues. Mentions Willie Fitzgerald, Sullivan, Madden, Parker, and McGovern. Also includes racing results at Oakland and Bennings, and a note on Spalding resigning from the baseball league.

I Will Cure You of Rheumatism

A garbled ad style text promises a cure for rheumatism after a 2.00 experiment and various remedies. It mentions pills, bottles, and phrases about relief, with unclear names and scattered procurement details, reflecting a dubious medicinal advertisement from a damaged source.

Spalding resigns as sanitation chief. Temple to succeed

The text states A G Spaldinghen resigned as chief executive of the Sanitation Bureau and that William Temple of Pittsburgh will take the office. It notes there will be no further contest in the courts.

Chariorton Murray Jaudohs Weniehet Bam Sherif Sean Tagaaat Barre Iit Topeka Ss Prook A. M. Roderick Lime Street Topeles Torven Dosti Wil Y de Snow Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo A. G. Spaldinghen Hin Fistm Bie William Temple Pittsburg

Thanksgiving Football Bout Between Washburn and Topeka Medics

The Washburn College team may meet Ottawa University in a Thanksgiving game in Topeka. The annualWashburn Ottawa clash has a long history but Ottawa’s abolition of football leaves arrangements uncertain. If played it would draw local interest as a key holiday contest.

Topeka Washburn College Washburn Ottawa University Ottawa Shine Eine

Notable Arrests and Diplomatic Arrivals in Florence and Saint Paul

Robert E Ford is arrested in Stockton on a charge of swindling arrangements related to Japanese statesman Mitsuketm. Paul hosts foreign visitors, while a noted stamp controversy surfaces as Washington posts news of a new postage stamp issue. The text mixes arrest reports, international figures, and a stamp relic in a single patchy item.

Stockton Cal Robert E. Ford T& Wanted Florence Florence County South Carolina Wakter Much &t_Paul Mitsuketm Tatermin T- Paul Washington Lee Martha Depaert

Democratic Thirteenth District race features university hearing

A fragmentary notice references patient focusing on a hearing at the University in South Bend involving Professor Frank amid party activities in the Thirteenth District. The readable text mentions academic ties and political context shaping the contest.

Mominate Teache Democratic of the Thirteenth Inannae Dietrice Rive Pacientes Tae Prof Frank Hearing Af Sotre ‘University South Bend

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