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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
6
A fragmented account in Topeka touches on a pioneer figure, land sales, and dealers over years. It hints at land transfer, shipments, and a medical remedy named Dyspepsia Core as part of the narrative. The piece mentions Topeka and local figures, with scattered references to age and events.
Vague OCR text lists possible candidates and names including Deep the Clie and Wake ee may be oat, with several labeled as leaders or participants. The fragment references Perry and a public election context with multiple named individuals.
A terse local item notes a remarkable backbone incident and an event at the City Ticket Office. The report mentions a character named Frank Mehran and references California and a Great Book Gland Short Line. Details are incomplete, but the piece centers on an unusual event surrounding a backbone and a city office.
Discharged defendant in a messy case involving a Topeka youth who deceived Officer Prentiss of Lawrence, claiming a minor assault and theft. The court faced confusion over a chain of accusations as Gardiner traced a suspect from Lawrence to Wichita, then returned to Topeka. The judge warned the public about pending actions while the defendant was discharged.
The Emporia lodge band led by Marshall and rival Topeka backed by Venues debate which ensemble should lead the state delegation to Salt Lake City. Letters to lodge members detail support for Emporia and Marshall bands, with broader calls for a premier state band and potential special train and attachments.
In April reports describe Cardinal Flampella opposing changes to Catholic rites in England while papal envoy plans to travel to Madrid for King Alfonso’s enthronement drama. The pope weighs a grand mission to Spain amid court intrigues and potential altercations in royal succession. An armada of diplomats, including Cardinal Creten, is noted. A separate dispatch details Hugo’s trip to the Netherlands and dispersal efforts impacting routes to California via Santa Fe with staged trains and hopeful pilgrim conveyance.
A midnight completion of safety work on the Santa Fe building is reported. General Manager Mindsw notes no present danger, heavy timbers and temporary supports installed. Workers restored the structure after a dangerous defect near a wall.
Fire destroyed the Urainime and stock farm of Charles Bates Horan company near Nubburd, with little fire protection and rain aiding, causing extensive losses to one of the Wind In eastern Ghia’s finest stables and equipment. Estimated loss $25,000. Also includes ad text about cold remedies and medicines.
An aged, error-filled advertisement touts Deans Kidney Pill as a universal cure and urges readers to trust testimonials from a Mr A Herrisig of Spruce Street. It warns the remedy is sold by Poster-Bihurn Co Buffalo NY as the sole agents for the United Era and mocks rival products.
The column lists local happenings in North Topeka including visitors, social visits at Maple, Mrs. Courtney’s gatherings, and neighborhood notices. It mentions a court jury duty for W. Whyte, plans for a March-April Santa Fe ticket sale to California and western points, and various names tied to events, meetings, and preparations for the community.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a claim that a child’s life was saved by Chamberlain's cholera and diarrhoea remedy. Text is garbled with mentions of logistics, a sale price, and travel references unclear in March and April. Names and places are unreadable.
Fragmented OCR lists items including lost and found notices and sale offers. Mentions Abe ascohsan, Kansas Avenue, Temperance Pool Room, and various addresses with scattered, unclear details. Readers are urged to check the readable fragments for possible ownership, sales, or lost items.
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