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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
A garbled report from New York hints at a betting scandal involving Sceptre and Derbys. Francis Trevelyan Tella notes possible false plays and a vast wager linked to the turf saga. Bets on Sevier and Bevier appear central, with heavy sums debated and contingencies for a major upset.
In Cleveland a contempt hearing looms as Mose Moubé faces proceedings for failure to appear and explain why he is not in contempt. The court order targets Solint Rodweta and the Philadelphia National Jeagus club as participants in the matter. The case ties to betting and racing figures including Lawson, Smathers, and other notable names, with wagering and charity proceeds referenced in the dense report.
The game featured Osborne leading with three goals and Kirwin adding one, as Osborne defeated Kirwin by a single goal. Batteries were Onburne OBrien Kirk for the winners and Kirwin Grey Landis for the losers. Attendance figures and other league notes followed, including a Des Moines Western League summary and scattered references to regional matches and events.
A fragmented OCR reading references American League items with scattered names and illegible terms. The text includes garbled team hints, scores, and schedules, plus stray mentions of players and places, rendering a coherent report difficult.
Fragmentary note lists names and dates about tickets on sale June 2 and September return policies. Mentions Chicago, agent Contemer, and possible price or seating details. Readable facts are limited. no clear event or outcome established.
Rawlins county reports show large crop prospects with over 2 000 acres sown and a big sorghum crop. Sugar cane expects near 28 000 acres in the field. Atwood faces a murder trial this term as sensational testimony looms. Local farmers like M A Wilken and B D Hotchkiss report strong alfalfa and crop yields, while Atwood plans school bond elections and new telecommunication connections. The October district court term will hear the Peterson murder case with witnesses and a living eye witness expected.
A temporary injunction was issued affecting eight strikers named in the complaint. The order bars actions today and sets a July 1 hearing. violations of the order could lead to contempt. A non union man and adult from Medman is alleged by workers to be pressured. warrants have been served and more arrests expected.
Oberlin and Decatur county show promising crop prospects with strong alfalfa yields and wheat acreage up from last year. In a separate tragedy, 16-year-old Drake drowned in the Neosho river after being swept by a whirlpool while cooling off, his body recovered.
Undated fragmented OCR item shows scrambled phrases referencing Bears and kings, with mentions of teams and events. Readable bits imply a sports or contest context where competing sides vie for a top title, alongside unclear names and locations. Further specifics are not present in available text.
Readable text fragment discusses health topics involving a mother and child. Specific names, dates, or organizations are unclear. The item presents a brief, period-style health note with potential emphasis on care or outcomes.
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