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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1902

Page

15

Kidder Wins Ping Pong Showdown in Topeka Club Event

The Topeka club led by Kidder defeated Hammatt 6 26 0 in a right cheeked exhibition of ping pong. Other results saw Williams beat Armstrong 6 4 6 1 and Crawford top Bronson 5 7 6 2 6 3 with Sherman beating Kidder in a later matchup as the tournament nears its close.

Jose Messrs Pancoast Kidder Topeka Dan Hammett The Elks Herbert Armstong Theo. Huilamatt Geo. Crawford W. J. Black Toneka A F. Williams P. Bennett Ie Bronson Adrian Sherman Kidder Hammatt Mr. Kidder Mr. Hammatt Ss Fallaws Wil-iams Armstrong Hiks

Fragmented OCR of a health or digestion note

Fragmented text cites appetite digestion and aging factors and mentions brain and water. It references a person and possible medical or food recommendations but is largely garbled and unreadable. No clear events or entities can be fully identified beyond general themes of appetite and aging.

Oldham death by own action near Sibley Missouri

The account suggests young Oldham killed by Santa Fe No. 1 at Sibley early in the week. It is believed he committed suicide to avoid returning to prison after a Montana sheriff sought to take him for murder. Witnesses say he walked the track, aware of the approaching train, and stepped in front of it. He was twenty five.

Kidder Hammatt Messrs Charles Holliday John E. Lord Oldham Santa Fe Sibley Tracy Montana

Washington Happenings and Appointments Across States

Washington Happenings notes several appointments including John Miller Harold A Wilt and Phonas Morton as substitute letter carriers at Atchison and Newton Kansas. It also lists a night watchman in Chilosta Indian school O Te and Sense T Weed of Gallatin Missouri. A Lawrence service tablished on September 1 at Bolcourt Linn county covers a twenty five mile route with one carrier and 701 post offices to be discontinued.

Washington John Miller Harold A. Wilt Phonas ’. Morton Atchison Itaegrate Newton Kan Dusit Ress Sas Dbron Meinate City Chilosta Sense T. Weed Gallatin Asteel Togutite Lawréncey Welivety Bolcourt Linn County Han Judge Cremerle Oxage Valley Amy McFarland Higgins East Sixth Avenue Colorado Springs B. F. Pankey Independent Exchange Topeka Elks Dan Hammatt Puncoast John Guthrie United States Mall Haskell Kansas Barnum’s Miss Porter West Sixth Avenue Porter Dennis Spear Shawnee County Jackson County Bain Haskell Indians Carlisle Indians Harvard James Barton Adams Denver Post California Otto Kuehne Alee Central Park A. M. Reynolds Westminster Presbyterian Church Jefferson County Santa Fe Railroad

Bequest Totals Over Four Hundred Thousand From North Andover Estate

Public bequests totaling over 400000 from the late Gantaie Cheever of North Andover are filed for probate. Among the gifts are 25000 to the Denver Orphans Home and 25000 to the Women’s Christian Relief, plus a 20000 memorial to testator’s brother Charles Eithes Ver. Denver, Col. stockhol Aug 9. King rescue near Marchand bridge reported amid thawing waters as crowds gathered.

Gantaie

Pancoast Rivalry Sparks Curio Ping Pong Pan Tale

A quirky column blends letters and verse about Pancoast and Ping Pong Pan with local items. It notes civic club meetings, entertainers in Garfield park, and town happenings including Topeka’s post office carts, Haskell baseball, and plans for railroad car builds. Characters Pancoast and Ping Pong Pan frame assorted notices and town chatter.

Canuck Wisdom on Food and Digestion

A Canadian narrator shares relief from indigestion by adjusting diet with tea, coffee substitutes, and Grape-Nuts. After winter hardship, a summer diet change and reading the Winnipeg Capital led to improved health, with continued belief in the remedies and a claim that the experience is simply the truth.

Winnipeg

Pullman Works Finishes 1000 Box Cars for Company

Local notes report the Pullman works of Chicago have completed 1000 box cars for the company. A Topeka woman writes from a summer resort declaring love for Ping Pong and facing her farmer father’s anti Chinaman stance. City council streets committee rejects an overflow sewer in Dennis and Satin’s addition for 1400 dollars due to city affordability. Topeka editor woes over W. C. Tiette’s Santa Fe agent post and mis Spellings. Hankins Brothers promote new Futh Avenue and hotel upgrades for traveling public demand and value.

Pullman Works Chicago Stawnee Building and Loan Association Sixth Street Topeka Ciere Dennis & Satin Emporia W. C. Tiette Popeka Santa Fe Tet Islett Eyelett McHett Mr. Tiette Ol . Ressegul H. D. Boone Edward VI Booge Europe Duke of Norfolk Hankln Brothers Futh Avenue Yemen Kansas Hanklns

Indians Fall To Ted Men In One Sided Rally

The Haskell Indians were routed 33 to 7 on the Washburn grounds Friday afternoon as Ted teams exploded for runs and featured spectacular plays. Page and Gatha stood out for Beantown in tough conditions, while Stanley worked for Topeka in a lopsided affair that spurred a rematch planned for the following day. The traveling court note adds Kansans pensions with several named beneficiaries in Hutchinson Scranton and Coffeyville.

Haskell Indians Washburn Grounds Topeka Ted Men Gatha Pogleberg Asylum Indiana Indians Stanley Ageln Peite McCampbel Iew McCann

Fall Trade Expands Amid Brisk Markets Across Regions

New York reports fall business starting as buyers flood markets and crop prospects spark demand. Leather, hides, iron and steel show activity while coal and fuel issues constrain some areas. Wheat and corn exports decline from last year amid easing prices. private advices hint at continued domestic strength with rising fall orders and steady labor activity.

New York Bank Clearines West Philadelphia Boston Worthern Chicago Pittsburg Connellaville Chineny WB Coulton China United States Canada

Dun Cos weekly review notes strong future trade

New York August. R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade reports agricultural flight prospects outweigh labor dispute dampening trade and manufacture. Confidence remains high as dealers prepare for heavy fall trade and distant deliveries extend into next year. Notable activity in lumber regions and fish packing breaking records. Railway earnings sustain gains with average advance of 39 percent over the prior year.

New York R. G. Dun & Cos Weekly Review of Trade

Dean's Kidney Pills Improve Topeka Readers Stories

Good news spreads as Topeka readers report relief from kidney discomfort due to Dean's Kidney Pills. George Henley of 1015 Taylor Street recalls two years of tight kidney disorder with backache and disordered secretions, noting quick relief after buying at Rowley & Snow's. Foster-Mileburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dusny and take no substitute.

Topeka Dean George Henley Rowley & Snow's Dean’s All den Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United States Dusny Nw Subettyate

Transfer of Senatorial Seat Delayed to Next Tuesday

Fragmentary wire report from Salt Lake City indicates a formal transfer involving Senator Mark is postponed to next Tuesday. The reported purchase price reaches 3160,000 though details remain unclear and several words appear garbled.

Salt Lake Uish Tribune Front Fatty Montana United States Mark Abe

Guarding Tracy's Body in Portland Arrests Made

Portland report states guards guard Tracy Hasty’s body in a pine casket resting on a truck while three guards watch five men who fired shots. The act will be sent to Governor Geer as a deadly incident tied to a convict. Fifteen plants closed in Pittsburgh district. union workers protest to halt shipments.

Tracy Portland Ore Geer

Unclear OCR fragment title and names in city notice

Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases and scattered names. It mentions a City Ticket Office and a monetary amount, with no coherent event or outcome to summarize. The readable elements are insufficient for a factual card.

Baker Company Mail-Order Offer From Topeka

A Topeka based firm lists machines and records mailed free. The notice names R H Baker Co at 624 Kansas Avenue and advertises Wearmured Rees Columbia Searcy Sorrame Columbia Edison and Victor disc offerings with no clear dates or prices.

R. H. Baker CO Kansas Avenue Topeka Rees Columbia Searcy Sorrame Columbia Itittosae Axm Bereirios Edison neconDe Victor Disc

Stabbing Fatality Baffles Chicago Business Firm

Walter A. Scott president of Illinois Wire was stabbed to death in his Monadnock building private office by Walter L. Stebbins a civil engineer who shared the building. The pair had a quarrel over a dispute involving the Tithels Wire company. A scuffle ensued and Scott was fatally wounded with blood reported. Stebbins did not attempt to escape.

Chicago Walter A. Scott Illinois Wire Company Monadnock Walter L. Stebbins Mr. Scott Stebbins Tithels Wire Comany Scott

Boy Survives 300 Foot Fall to Bruised Prayers

Robert Scott an 12 year old New York boy fell 300 feet down a sheer slope near Fingle wood and lay two days in bushes before rescue. He suffered only bruises and weakness, with no serious bones broken. Helpers reached him and he was taken home. Doctors expect recovery.

New York Finglewood Robert Scott

Topeka Men Propose New North Line Railroad

Business leaders in Topeka advocate reviving a proposed railroad to connect with the Union Pacific system from Omaha. The plan seeks a direct line to Omaha and other Nebraska points, aiming to boost traffic and farm shipments.

Topeka Nen Pacific Hne Omaha Oman Nebraska

Local Inkta Basket Windae: Arkansas Case Notes

Fragmentary report describes a church dispute involving a former Methodist minister named Lowther. The case centers on charges of heresy and a related disciplinary hearing in the Fire Reference city. Court actions and bail details are incomplete in the surviving text.

Arkansas City Cm Lowther Tim

Emporia Elka Emberta Band Joins Sante Fe Silks Tour

Two carloads of Emporia musicians joined the Sante Fe Silks for a Salt Lake bound trip. The band performed concerts at Newton Hitchinson and Dodge City as the train carried supplies.

Emporia Elka Emberta Sante Fe Silks Salt Lake Newton Hitchinson Dodge City

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