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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows a legislative session with debates on a house bill, amendments, and substituting measures. Named figures and committees appear amid scattered references to votes, exclusions, and parliamentary moves, reflecting a tense public policy struggle.
A fragmentary notice describes a medicine for coughs and colds in children offered by Chamsherian’s Co. The readable text mentions a product line and a dealer, with unclear details about usage or approval. The passage ends amid stray quotes and garbled names, providing minimal verifiable facts.
Unclear damaged text describes a woman’s illness and a man reacting with skepticism. Mentions a physician and prescriptions but readability is too poor to extract concrete names, places, dates, or events.
The 1902 championship season starts soon as four league games take place in Cincinnati St Louis New York and Brooklyn. Secretary N KE Young tests player instructions while officials set rules and penalties. Opening schedule links Cincinnati Chicago St Louis New York and Brooklyn venues.
The article reports tension over a contract involving Carey and Ben’s camp, with Staltegs alleging Carey mirrors a Ben style deal. It notes Detroit figures and a club foreseeing a lengthy dispute, citing Washington and Franklins estate ties while suggesting possible mischief by rival parties.
Madison April 1 The Wisconsin varsity eight undergoes a coach ordered reshuffle to reselect the crew for the upcoming week. The top boat raced seven miles yesterday with two miles of racing between the two varsity teams, the original eight prevailing. Captain Gaffin and crew show new rhythm as training continues amid cross country walks and light practice.
At Memphis on April 17 the steeplechase featured tote favorites and a long field. French entrant Mr. Tafa led early, but Precursor surged to victory by a length as Jeune Day and Slater also ran strong. Helen Paxton faded over the final fence while Barcude and Silurian battled for minor honors.
Missouri State Shoot at St. Joseph opens under poor weather with Fred Gilbert and Crosby among notable competitors. Scores feature high marks by W. Garrett of Colorado and Axiiolé of St. Joe, while awards include the Vanbrunt trophy won by Eisenhour and a high-scoring 23 1 22 by Walter Allen.
From Vancouter Canada on April 1 reports detail a major earthquake that jolted the Mew Tetride island. The tremor subsided after a day but renewed quakes triggered fires across Albrim Loper and Tinga, blasting two new quays into the sea. Widespread devastation followed as the city faced fires and floods.
A fragmented medical sales text claims extensive experiments and offers a cure for rheumatism using a patent remedy. It pressure-tests readers with promises of rapid relief, cites testimonials, and asserts safety while urging the purchase of the treatment despite unclear evidence.
Fifteen year old Edith Herman vanished from her home in Wichita while visiting a purported clairvoyant in Clay Center. Her father, a wealthy farmer, suspects hypnotic influence and believes she may have eloped with Professor Clem ents, a wandering teller. Police trace leads as search widens with concerns over possible coercion and financial exploitation.
John Crowley a Centell second hand dealer vanished after a ride through the countryside with two men. Town residents recount後 reports of masked men and a possible drag toward an old well. Investigators, including local authorities and volunteers, cordon off the area while seeking leads on Crowley’s fate.
Ottawa reports Marie Stanley, accused of murdering James Booth, acquitted by jury after delayed verdict. Foreman A. H. Lincoln and court observers note tense courtroom scenes as jurors declare not guilty. Crowd reaction mixed. Stanley returns home under guard of local officials amid ongoing mystery surrounding Booth’s death.
The brief wires recount varied topics from European matters to Chinese policy and Boer negotiations. Mentions London dispatches, Kitchener notes, and a British stance on proposed exclusive rights, with references to trials, press, and foreign passport issues.
A fragmentary New York report describes Henry C. Frick’s stock paper as highly valuable. It centers on a certificate for 100,000 shares in a U S steel venture and mentions preferred stock, dividends, and a complex financing balance.
New York April 17 annual fellow ships in Columbia University have just been awarded for the academic year. About twenty candidates from twenty states and territories, many from the West, will receive stipends of five hundred dollars or more. Recipients include Beane, Campbell, Clavie, and Dougie, among others, in fields spanning English, law, economics, and literature.
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