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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1902

Page

2

Trish Lad Wins Fortunes For Young Whitney Horse Owner

New York July 2 The big race at Sheepshead Bay attracted heavy betting with Trish Lad defeating Irish Lad and Clarion. The Whitney stable, owner W C Whitney, saw standout horses suffer influenza, but Irish Lad's win led by stunt of the daughter of Whitney and the Duryea colors, while bets favored Irish Lad at the start until Whitney’s horse captured the purse.

New York Sheepehead Iden BET Antrim Ooge Willie Whitney America Berri Merman Whitney-Duryea Whitney Clarion The Keenes Martie

Forfeit Money Piling in Hartford Races August Dates

New York reports a total of 40 000 yet to be posted for the August Hartford trotting meet featuring the Boreima Lord Derby and The Abbot races. Thomas W. Lawson and others have already posted 34 000 in forfeit funds, with the winner taking all in both races, the Derby trial set for August 2 and the Boreima event slated for August 28 or 20. Lord Derby owner EE Smithers, trustee, and The Abbot owner J Spannell have contributed their portions, while Herbet Fraction and others also show activity as the meet approaches.

New York Vrottetts Abbotalma Thomas W. Lawson Boraime Boralma Boreima EE Smithers Lord Derby John J- Spannell Lawson Smathers Scannel Hartford

Victory Story Fragment Sparks Curious Reading

A garbled clipping mentions Stewarton and a vague triumph phrase. No clear event, date, or names beyond local place hints. This fragmentary text reads like a broken sports or hometown notice with uncertain details.

Two fast baseball games in Ellsworth and Abilene notes

July 2 reports Hackell Indians and Ellsworth played two fast games at Ellsworth with Ellsworth winning 5 3. Abilene completed a new ball park and will host Scheattied Worteller with Batina and Ellsworth listed in plans. Also notes on managers and players including McGinnity and Jenni and a Pueblo pigeon race to Cleveland.

St. Louis Leais July Ellsworth Kon Hackell Indians The Indies Garner Hunter Kalina Slexel Peheidahope Bileworth Buyden Blegel Bartholomew Munser Abbilene Ball Park Abilens Lene Ene Abilene New Ball Park Eames Ae Worteller Batina Eteworth Biewa Baseball Lowe York Aim Sam Journwin Cronin Detroit Orioles Hube Waddell Bean New York New York Herald Christy “Mitthewson Tae Hugh Jenni Hughy Selera Eeain Fred Clark Utah Ieee Ae & Ihe Bret Eae Acksan Mleazel Oy Glantea Jennings Doolin Fae Thi Sulopel Iron Man McGinnlty Bamnie de Orloios Paul Trek Chicagh Teague Mecca Jack Duan Fran Bonner Condle Mack Mack Connie

Robbery near Hutchinson recalls Ben Cravens gang

Edwin Searles of Kansas City and three harvest hands were robbed on a Santa Fe freight near Hutchinson. Suspects George Thompson and A T Windom were captured and arraigned. Thompson claimed the incident was a joke and that no real hold up occurred despite gun use.

Hutchinson Kan Edwin Searles Kansas City Williams Kansas Ben Cravens Cravens Josh Windom

Golden Wedding Recalls Beloit Couple's long union

A Beloit couple Mr and Mrs J B Rodgers celebrate a golden wedding anniversary tracing back to their 1852 Brighton Iowa marriage. The pair, with 20 relatives attending at a Beloit gathering, include a postmaster root and a state legislator son, all in good health as they mark the milestone.

J. B Rodgers Beloit J. S. Rodgers Deers Brighton Lowa Cleveland Rodgers

Brakeman Sues Santa Fe For 50000 In Lyon County

James Biggin, 24, brakeman, lost both legs in a on duty railroad accident near July 2. He and his firm Caporia allege Santa Fe offered 3000 cash and cork legs but refused full settlement. He seeks 50000 damages in Lyon County court in the heaviest personal damage suit there.

Jas. Tiezins Santa Fe Poria Kaw Caporia James Biggin Hinson Ieges Higgins Lyon

Carrier Drumm Dismissed For Withholding Mail

Uncle Sam removed carrier Thomas A Drumm on rural route No 2 after findings of withheld mail and delayed delivery. The investigation followed complaints and dismissal from service. Weather note reports a cool damp June with mean 88.82 degrees and a low of 47 degrees, near the 36 year record.

Uncle Sam Gent Thomas A. Drumm Drumm Lawrence Sucy H. Snow University of Kanass Jane

Summer Terrors and a Cures Claim by S S S

An 1896 Kansas City reader describes summer itching and skin eruptions from eczema and related diseases. The letter asserts blood poisoning causes skin ailments and touts S S S as a permanent cure, promising no adverse effects and offering free medical advice and a skin diseases book. Separate testimonial from Mrs. L B Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri, claims full relief after using S S S.

S.S. S SWIFT Atlanta. GA

Solomon River rises as heat records fall at Beloit

Beloit July 2 The Solomon river at this point is the highest known since 1892 and still rising. Hundreds of pounds of fish are being caught by nets and drag seines, one weighing forty two pounds. The Chautauqua may overflow their grounds before high water recedes as the Chautauqua opens July 1.

Beloit Solomon River

Receipts projected to top £100000 for next year says McCoy

Reports from Larned and Emporia detail political conventions and Chautauqua profits. McCoy cites next year's receipts exceeding £100000 while last year’s up about 1 percent. Emporia notes thriving ticket sales, growing crowds, and Hobson as a speaker. July events include 4th of July excursions with a 60 cent minimum fare within 200 miles.

Larned Democratic and People's Party J. & Andrews J. M. Lewis Kinsley Ganta Fa Ridlesteen Saba Sip Sey United Usy Ith

Burlington Route Offers Midnight Train to Minneapolis July 7 11 1962

Burlington Route runs a special through train from Kansas City to Minneapolis July 7 11 1962 to serve NA meeting visitors. Service via Burlington Northwestern Line includes Palace sleepers, chair cars, and coaches with low return rates and no extra charge for the trip. Regular Kansas City to Minneapolis trains remain available with departures morning and evening. For details contact R H Crozier, Pass Agt, Burlington Route, Kansas City.

Bheir Minneapolis Bortington— Northwestern Cornell Blots Omaha Sioux City Minnesota Bt Paul Efin- Reapolia Kansas City Imire Lake Superior R. H. Crozier Trey Pass Burlington Sersat

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