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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1902

Page

2

Northwest Kansas Woodmen Log Rolling Picnic Set

Woodmen of Northwest Kansas to celebrate a fourteenth annual log rolling picnic in Hill City from September 9 to 11. District spans Norton Decatur Hawling Cheyenne Sherman Thomas Sheridan Graham with $1000 in cash prizes for drills, band contests and decorations. Prominent Democrats and Republicans including Heeder Curtis Calderhead Long and Stanley expected to attend to push Woodmen claims. Catering and lodging arranged for all attendees.

Hill City Northwest Kansas Association of the Orders of the M. W. of A R. N. of A Norton Decatur Hawling Cheyenne Sherman Thomas Sheridan Graham Association Hui City Heeder Curtis

Chautauqua at Lincoln Park Impresses Cawker City

Aug 21 at Lincoln park marks a grand Chautauqua with excellent camping, top program in western Kansas, and standout music by the Quaker male quartet. Speakers include W. J. Bailey and W. A. Reeder. attendance heavy, with Mrs. McConnell and Mrs. Jackson featured.

Cawker City Kan Lincoln Park Kansas McConnell Jackson W. J. Bailey H. Hawking C. M. Cole AgressInen Clarke Sandiv Frank Dixon Hartford Francis Kelley Join of Arc Frank Kincaid Beloit Jane Hudson Osborne Maude Howell Downs Perle Jackson Cawker C. H. Hawkins Association Friends Lebanon Lincoln

TWO WOMEN FOR OFFICE HILL CITY KAS AUG 23

Hill City Kansas August 23 two of the prettiest women in Graham county seek register of deeds. Republican Sallie Gordon and Olive Kackley are the Democratic and Populist nominees. The Republican convention is planned for September with fusionists meeting August 30. The narrative also mentions Rev. Mr. Robinson’s marriage and a historical note on Betts family movements in Baldwin and Kansas City.

Hill City Kas Grahams County Register of Deeds Sallie Gordon Olive Kackley Aes Whey

A Girl Held a Prisoner Argentine Kas Aug 33

Charles Gurph of Argentine seeks a writ of habeas corpus for his daughter Minnie 38 held on a farm by Robert Lidicum after Lidicum refused to release her The case was presented before Judge mbes ed by H B Lisse in Kansas City Kan Aug An annual session of Prince Hal s Song convened here with about 500 delegates and visitors Bremmnt Theadarems

Kas Charles Gurph H. B. Lisse Habeas Social Eecnerata Minnie Urs OM Cs Robert Lidicum Ree A Heeta Lidicum Kansas City Kan Prince Hos Mace Miller Juncteon City & Port Riley Electric Railway Republican River Miller Republican Fort Scott Lillie Jaf ‘Cook District Court Homer L. Cook Oxanstomie Saratogs Ureen Asorris Btar Ruby la Toquera Barton Pepper Rice Douro Builast Beleased Therman Headland Gallahid Victor Virgin Soil Bright Girl Hans Wagner Wonderly Saratoga Association Sumilante O'Brien Minnesota Jockey Club

German Methodists Meet Kansas City Convenes Western Conference

The German Methodists in Kansas City mark the start of the Western Conference of the German AME church. The gathering includes Bishop C. H. Fowler presiding, an educational address by Dr. W. P. McDowell, and a harvest Jubilee in Osborne with Governor Stanley expected to speak. A grand parade and various entertainments follow, with regional ministers meeting at Eighth and States avenue and additional services planned through Sunday.

Kansas City Kan AM. E Ministers’ Helier Association Eighth and States Avenue Elfeldrs Western Conference Kansas Nebraska Colorado Oklahome Assouri W. P. McDowell Philadelphia The Educational Society C. H. Fowler Buffalo Osborne Nus Tee W. E. Stanley Manifold Beloit Lenith Centet

Christian Endeavor Officers Named at Burlington District Meet

Burlington Kansas August report notes Seventh district Christian Endeavor convention closed with over 10 delegates. Officers named include President L. M. Gillett Cottonwood Falls, secretary treasurer Miss T A Sebeck Emporia, junior superintendent Miss Nora Vingen. County vice presidents listed as C. Cash Lyon and Myrtle Garratt Wichita.

Wow Christian Endeavor Burlington Kas Chrisian Endeavor Seson Cottonwood Falls Oficers L. M. Gillett T ¥A Sebeck Emporia

Pensions For Kansans In Washington Report

In Washington on August 21 rumors and names surface regarding pensions for Kansans. Several individuals including Hutchinson and Gulledge are noted in connection with medical claims and aid. The report highlights the ongoing efforts to secure funds and medical support for those entitled to pensions.

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Terry McGovern Arrives, In Training For Next Fight

Sporting notes report Terry McGovern arriving from New York and receiving warm reception at a theater. He is said to stay in training and condition, with Joe Humphries predicting better form than in his prior bout. Rube Waddell rumored to get a $1000 upfront and $500 monthly for next season.

Terry McGovern New York Storts Ament McGov Fons Walls Joe Humphries McGovern Corbett Leella Humphries People's

Corbett Denies Prearranged Fight Plans Amid Training

In Cincinnati on August 23 Young Corbett dismissed fake reports about a fixed bout with Meftovera. He criticized the rumors and said he would rather beat him than run for president, noting the public cries of "fire" are common. Training details include indoor routines starting next week, with boxing, bag work, rope skipping, dumbbell work, and wrestling. Corbett has a split right hand but expects healing.

Holly Cincinnati Boston New York Young Corbett John Kelly Radio Burks Corbett Fee Milleron Wanboue Harry Ate Ewhouse Chicago Z Hill Newhouse Besry McGovern Hugh Irolic Charies Ed Cain Joe Humphreys Pat Frank Newhouse Joe Dacey Mark English Jere Hanrahan Terry Norwood Inn

New York Eyes American League Expansion in Greater City

A World dispatch from Baltimore says Chicago manager Clark Griffith has fined Williams Selbach and Gilbert of Baltimore for next season. The note cites owners seeking a baseball club in Greater New York and mentions Bronz residents and officials discussing cooperation to support the move.

New York Clark ‘Griffith Chicago American League Baseball Club Williams Selbach Gilbert Baltimore World Dispatch Baltmore Greater Heralapines Bronz

Waddell Offered Big Bonus to Jump Contract

A Baltimore style deal involved star pitcher Waddell, with Philadelphia holding his 1903 contract, as Senator Grady of New York offers $1,000 cash to the boy and a sizable bonus to entice a move. Mixed racing notes follow from Saratoga, Kin Joach park, and Chicago with sensational finishes and betting odds.

Waddell Philephi Club jUcemanta Grady New York Pittsburg Thomas F. Grady Othe

Amateur Pitcher Earns Surprising Rank at Oma Event

A fragmentary report notes an amateur pitcher achieving an unexpected standing at an Omaha event. Details are unclear, but the achievement is highlighted as noteworthy in local sports coverage.

Dhs Ree A. Suet Ike Oma

Am ASSOCIATION. ep bears been a terror to Minnesota

A chaotic sports digest notes torpid play and scattered results. Reports recount a string of baseball and basketball excerpts featuring teams like Fort Scott Nevada Garden City and Topeka. Attendance figures and umpire mentions appear amid fragmented game notes with unclear outcomes and several naming gaps.

Am Association Furmer Minneapolis Ransne City

Kansas fairs in 1902 summary list

Roving schedule of Kansas fairs for 1902 with counties and fair associations. Names include Butler, Chautauqua, Coffey, Cowley, etc. Secretaries listed such as F D Coburn, H Balch, P N White, and Walter, with locations like Great Bend, Huswatha, and Sear. Dates span late summer to early autumn, outlining each fair’s approximate timeframe and organizing committees.

Kansas Bachetary F. D. Coburn County Agricultural OE Whenton Loin County Sea Association Jamen Ye Giste Sarretary Great Bend H. Balch Chautauqua County Hewtnat and Eoin Association P. N. Whitey Sear Vee P. Updegradt Borate Comite Walter Coffey Burne

Elke Carnival Travel Plan Link to Santa Fe Route

Local agent reports Santa Fe trip via Rock Island System from St Louis or nearby St Joe Missouri and return. Bates arrangement funds amounting to 235 dollars noted, with Rock Island agents handling transport and fare details for Elke’s carnival travel.

Bates Rock Island System St.Joe Elke Carnival Rock Island

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