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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
15
City officials reorganize with W. S. Chaney named president of the council as bids for Fourth Street paving dominate debate. Contested contractor bids, including Barber Asphalt, face scrutiny amid protests that ballots and specifications were mishandled, while petitions on street repairs and sidewalks move through committees.
A St Paul transit officer reports secret passenger fare arrangements on the St Paul Chi ngue lines. The notice claims officials hid cheap rates for some riders and home actors, with a focus on a special rate scheme. Unclear names appear alongside a grain mixture feed address and a figure called the Slown eater. The event references a 1 o'clock schedule and a local meeting.
Readings and services marked for Sunday include a message on "A Strong Heart to the Service of God" with Lord's Supper, prayer meetings, and sermons led by Pastor at the North Clay Street church. Special programs, baptisms, and a congregational supper follow, highlighting faith, unity, and devotion across the community.
The event crowned Geanes City, Apil &-M- C Hitechy of Minnesnolls as champion with a 78 straight birds record. Spencer and Hirwehy led early rounds, while Hirschy claimed overall victory amid a crowded field and prize fund. the tournament closed with cheers and trophy talk for the United States’ top shot.
The Whittelsey family extends heartfelt thanks to all who expressed kindness and support during our difficult time. Your generosity and words are deeply appreciated by our family.
In North Topeka today many names, addresses, and events are listed. Visitors such as Foster Crom of Emporia and Mrs Cora Goddard of Potwin are noted, with social calls and guest plans at 1005 Quincy Street and 1104 Monroe Street. The community calendar includes church services, weddings, and cemetery work plus March ticket deals for Santa Fe travel to California and western points.
A midyear clash at the Stoker establishment led to Thatcher quitting last Sunday and later prompting police action after a fight with Stoker’s men. Thatcher was escorted from the scene, while Stoker was arrested for assault. Washburn Observatory project details and timing for ground surveying follow in the report, with contractors preparing foundations and marking out the site.
Feed atare Ie Rankas avenue Nord. Meetings of the Orcutt Belence sib tomorrow In Berurity hall A Scott.
A Beatrice Nebraska bank was robbed at midnight as a five to six man gang pried a window, blasted doors with nitroglycerin, and escaped with all currency and paper money. Bloodhounds traced three robbers west toward Ruskin while two rode toward a Burlington line toward Denver.
Morton Albaugh disputes rumors of political deals and combines in Bailey slate. He asserts he would know if any wrongdoings existed and says Mr Malley’s statements are untrue. Albaugh claims Lally fought alone without entanglements or promises to other ticket members.
In a dispute over church ownership, Olden and Frazier led rival factions claiming to be the church’s original group. The supreme court upheld a lower court injunction preventing the preacher faction from encircling the building, ruling the trial court erred only in minor details.
The enaie com mittee on post fedks agrees to treatmend Mat The poste pepe tition, but should be amended by the addition of a provision for prepaidmetric tobew.
An Oklahoma court case notes the resignation of a judge named John L McAteer amid ongoing proceedings. The document references the era and officials involved, with focus on the political and legal implications surrounding the judiciary.
Washington April 3 Congressman Graf of Witness, chairman of the house committee on claims, favors pay for overtime claims of letter carriers excluded from judgment as barred by limitation. The list includes: Abilene 200, Arkansas City 51.58, Atohiknon 386.08, Emporia 2 Fork Boott 531.64, Biltechinmon 100.02, kans City SECTIE Leavenworth 387.88, Newton 25.42, Ottawa smdope VR Te Wellington 275.48, Wieren F27e6T, Winteld Saskon.
Powell Clayton is cleared in a Washington controversy as a hearing finds no fault in his conduct regarding pending cases. The report notes he faced accusations from the Senate and a secretary but was fully exonerated amid ongoing court proceedings. Also mentioned are references to Kansas Alfalfa and a local feed store on Kansas Avenue, with brief notes on a homehall tent truss fall and a sports outcome involving a Sixth team.
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