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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1902

Page

15

Dykington Tennis Tourney Muddle in Western Finals

Kansas City August reports show the Dykington tournament nearing completion with five matches left including doubles and singles. St Louis entries Bish and Euston reach semifinals as rounds progress amid delays. numerous match scores from Lawrence and Topeka list winners and advancing players.

Kansas City St. Louis Bish Euston Sree Guthrie Atchison F. Roulshet Lawrence Vernon Sporia J.M. Chaney Independence C. Croskey Topeke Dennison Kuneas City Theatore Migit WE Higgins Herbert Jones Dr. Sheigen Eubank Topeka Sharrard T. Mair George Hicks Carroll J. Chambers Auld Easton Charles Croskey Ee Banks Theodore Blair

Glacial Man Proof Backed by University Figures

Lawrence Kan Aug 30 The University of Kansas offers a new proof that America was inhabited in ancient times. Prof Williston supports curator H F Martin, confirming buffalo bones found in western Kansas embedded in rock and a finely crafted arrowhead, dating to glacial periods and signaling early human presence in North America.

Lawrence Kan Universiy of Kansas America Williston Lansing Sill H. F.martin University of Kunsan Martin North America East Willis Qinam Mr. Martin Plains Loos Smoky Hill River Alaska National Museum Kansw Biken Occidentales

Great Anthropological Discovery in Kansas Reported

Archaeologists debate the age of early American settlement with estimates ranging from 19 000 to 40 000 years. Despite uncertainty, Kansas evidence suggests a major anthropological breakthrough of the century.

Bey America Kansas

Poisoning Accusation Shocks Oklahoma Town

Mrs Jack Frost wife of a local businessman was arrested by Sheriff Balin and deputy Baker in Blackwell Oklahoma for allegedly poisoning Mrs Alice Combs and her son Ernest with arsenic. The attack occurred Tuesday afternoon as coffee was served, leaving Ernest and his mother critically ill while other siblings escaped. Neighbors recall threats and a prior purchase of arsenic at L and H drug store. Authorities allege burning attempts and a barn fire linked to Frost.

Ernest

Fair's Will Filed for Charles L Farr Estate

Theresa A Oetrichs and Hermann Getrichs seek letters of administration for the Charles L Farr estate after his fatal French auto crash. The petition claims the entire estate goes to Mrs Charlee L Pair, who also died in the same accident. Another petition seeks letters on Caroline D Fair estate with request for production of Mrs Fair's will in a safety deposit vault. The will bequeaths about $50 000 to relatives, rest to Duabend.

San Francisco Theresa “A. Oetrichs Hermann Getrichs Charles L. Farr California France Charlee L. Pair Lse Lse of Mr. Furr Hannah E. Nelson Joseph Harvey Charles S Neal Caroline D. Fair

Fire protection planned for Exposition grounds week of festivities

Fire protection measures will be installed at the Exposition grounds during the festival week. Water pipes are being laid in permanent trenches with hydrants for each building and the grand stand. Fire Marshal Wilmarth will station a wagon on site, and no fire is to be allowed under the grand stand or in any buildings.

Exposition Wilmarth

Medics Football Team Sets New Uniform Plan

Kansas Medics manager George Minney orders 1M outfits for the doctors football team. Uniforms will feature modern patterns without padding, point-work trousers for protection, lighter garments, and head gear with sweaters replacing jackets for greater freedom and speed.

George Minney Medics Minney Kansas Medics

Marshall's Sunday Programme at Garfield Park Concert

A Sunday concert by Marshall's band is announced for Garfield Park in the afternoon. The program lists Crisis, Evening Bellz, Dream in Olympia, Marshall Retection from Simon Boccanigri, Verdi A M Wildflower, and a laser match titled The Referee.

Marshall Garfield Park Mareh Ryalie Ameer Dream Olympia Simon Boccanigri Verdi AM Wild Plower Wells

Two Cars Telescoped at Glasgow Station

Twenty three people were seriously injured in a railway collision in Glasgow during August. A standing passenger train was struck by another train, telescoping two carriages and causing fractures and injuries to multiple passengers as responders rushed to the scene.

Glasgow Bussenger

Topeka Fair Notes and Local Gleanings Highlights

Topeka news includes Labor Day plans with Topeka Business College teams, fair grounds shoots, and river of events. Mentions Governor Roosevelt visit, Dawes commission attorney additions, a divorce filing, and city projects at the fair grounds.

Isaac T. Lockard Memorial Obituary

Tsage Le Lockard, born in Champaign County, Ohio in 183%, married to Nancy A. Miller, moved to Topeka Kansas in 1898. He was a real estate and stage line businessman, served as Fourth Ward councilman, Knight Templar, and Masonic leader. Funeral by Knights Templar, burial in Ohio beside his sons, wife expressing thanks.

Tsage le Lockard Champaign County Ohio Nancy A. Miller Topeka Kas A D. Robbins Knight Templars Als Old Ms Re Sons Ms Re Sons. His Wife Having Just Retu

Tony Brown A Prize Feature At Topeka Exposition

Tyas and Brown present two year old Duteim a prized colt owned by Charles Sacneoe. The horse will be showcased as a special feature at the Kansas Exposition in Topeka during the week of September 6. Tony Brown, born May 7, 1900, is highlighted in relation to the entry.

Tyas Brown Oy Charles Sacneoe Topeka Kansas Exposition Ony Brown Ted Chicago Tony Brown Tony Fair Grounds

Body found in Chanute yards linked to Bartlesville man

The body of E V Dickey of Bartlesville Oklahoma was found in Chanute Kansas with a battered head. Police identify the deceased after a telegram from Bartlesville ties him to a bank letter of credit. An inquest will determine murder as the investigation proceeds.

E V. Dickey Bartlesville I. T Chanute Kan Santa Fe Tran Dickey First National Bank of Thomas First National Bank First National Bank of Chanute

Pensions Granted for Kansana Washington Names and Amounts

Aug 30 list of pensions approved in Kansas includes multiple beneficiaries across towns from Holton to Wichita. Amounts range from 4 to 14 dollars, with recipients such as Jacob Copler, Leander Hawkins, Hiram Huntley, Harvey Hall, Robt. Miller, George Wallace, and others in towns including Atchison, Fort Scott, Chanute, Leavenworth, Hutchinson, Baxter Springs, and Holyrood.

Washington Kansas Jacob Copler Holton Leander Hawkins Chanute Hiram Huntley National Home Leavenworth Harvey Hall Hutchinson Robt. Miller Fort Scott George Cosam Fantans George Wallace Baxter Springs George Wait Gulem John Linderman Grenoa Mery Hancock Atchison Fannie Sanborn Emma Noyes Wichita Mahala Cumer Martha Hisley Holyrood

League of American Municipalities Convention Closes

The sixth annual convention in Baltimore closes with next year’s meet planned for Heidst Baltimore. Officers were Glext.

Grand Rapid Midh League of American Municipalities Gav Heidst Baltimore

Food and Grape-Nuts Rescue Baby Health Tale

A Woonsocket mother credits Grap-Nuts Food with saving her baby and easing feeding, claiming the product aided digestion and milk comfort. She describes trial and relief as the infant improved dramatically, noting the child gained weight and appeared healthy after adoption of the cereal.

Woonsocket Ani

President Roosevelt Hunting Bear Near Croydon Mountain

Newport New Hampshire August 30 President Roosevelt joined a hunt in the Croydon mountain region with Senator Proctor. After rain soaked the party he declined umbrellas and proceeded to the woods where he and Proctor chased and ultimately shot a bear before darkness dispersed the group. The visit included calls on Mrs Corbin and luncheon with Mr and Mrs Edgill.

Newport N. H Roosevelt Croydon Proctor Corbin Mansion Senator Proctor Cortelyog

Chiquita Escapes Down Rope Ladder With 17 Year Husband

Improvised escape tale from Elgin Ti recounts a figure fleeing from a cottage hotel in Milwaukee Street as a tense chase unfolds. The report blends odd details about a 20 inch high doll along with unrelated items and a band concert at Garfield Park tomorrow afternoon at 2.

Elgin Cottage Hotel Milwaukee’ Street Cesantea Frank C. Bostock

Push Magazine Debuts With Notable Kansas Contributors

Tom McNeal and Albert Reid launch volume 1 issue 1 of Push a witty well produced magazine praised for humor taste and drawings. Notable pieces include Willam Allen White Harman D Wilson Roy Farrell Greene and Victor Murdock with a strong editorial by McNeal and varied contributions from Kansas writers and artists. The launch is seen as a bright addition to Kansas periodicals and a hope for enduring success.

Tom McNeal Albert Reid New Mr. Reid Mr. Reld United States Kansas Harvey Parsons Victor Murdock Richard Stoner Alliance Henry Allen Ottawa John P. Britts Roy Farrell Greene Arkannes City

Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of Doctor

A medicinal claim touts Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as curing dysentery without medical help. The ad promotes a reliable bowel medicine for children and adults, claims no doctor needed, and notes availability from druggists. Also mentions travel ads and Satin-Skin cosmetic products.

Tate A. Pinner

The James Gang on Stage in Topeka Drama

A Topeka review of The James Boys in Missouri finds the production fail to capture the real outlaw saga. Performers Klimt Crane and others disappoint, with weak portrayal of Jesse James and Frank James though climactic scenes like the burning of the James home and Jennie Summers’ rescue provide some tension. The Blue Cut train holdup is muddled by stage smoke and the final confrontation ends with Bob Ford’s apparent betrayal as the crowd looks on.

James Gang James Missouri Topeka George Klimt Klimt Jenee James EM. Crane Frank Hob Ford Jesse Jack Bentley Jameses Bentley Fran James Jennie Summers Bentley Gang Blue Cut Kansas City Bob Ford Governor Critendén Missour

Praise Roosevelt Sparks Cuban Support Debate

New York on August 10 reports President Roosevelt’s stance toward Cuba drew strong praise from Cuban supporters and prominent figures. The cable dispatch notes a favorable reception with calls for firm leadership to resolve Cuban issues. FW Neeley, freed Americana known for liberal views, will sail to New York aboard the Morro Castle and seek the $6000 found on him when arrested related to Cuba disturbances.

New York Ronseproclty Cuba Havana Roosevelt Saa Neeley Leones Uroclarea Morro Castle

Concert at Garfield Park by Marshall's Band Tomorrow

A Garfield Park concert by Marshall's Band is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 8 o clock. The town early afternoon event promises local music with a brass ensemble and public attendance.

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