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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1902
Page
2
Advertisement notes wool Cheviot serge lined dress skirts with satin band and velveteen facing. Sold at $3.98, contrasted with $1.00 price in other stores, available Saturday. Read as a ready to wear item from a period shop, highlighting discount pricing and fabric details.
Lot No 3 described as a triumph of modern industry made of good munlin with a perfect fit and generous proportions. The note mentions a price or value of 280 but wording is unclear.
San Francisco reports a sports note on Fitz who has settled into a diet of hard work after injuring his arm playing handball. The piece mentions plans to postpone big games, talks with railroad officials about attendance, and Fitz's daily routine, including 5:30 AM workouts and a lively round with Bolder Wilson.
Reporters note a chaotic boxing scene with Mooy and Carter matched and lingering talk of a bout at Fort Brie within three weeks. The piece mentions Jack Herman guiding a climactic round, McCoy pressured into facing opponents, and an overall mood of tense preparation as promoters seek a decisive win near New York.
The readable text lists various names and places including St Paris, Wisconsin, and Kentucky, with mentions of games, pitchers, and a new pipe organ. It reads like a collage of sports results, political or local notices, and upcoming events, but details are incomplete and fragmented.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Fowler's Extract of Berry as a universal remedy for coughs and colds. It claims fast action for children and adults, praising its natural ingredients and suitability for summer complaints. The text hints at a household trust and repeated claims of efficacy.
The jury was seated in the Coffelt murder case in Winfield on June 20 after county attorney Tormnen opened proceedings. Testimony referenced a night near Ark City with a witness describing a transfer and a description matching Coffelt. Prosecutors pursue witnesses to connect Coffelt to the crime scene as the trial proceeds amid motions and filings.
Early reports on June 20 described a serious injury at Page York with resales and unclear details. Initial hopes that the victim was safe faded as investigation clarified the facts and potential causes emerged.
Pittsburg Kan June 2 The coal miners in the Matlean district reopen talks with operators over wage scales and contract terms The proposed 10 cent cut from last year contrasts with miners demand for a 7 cent raise The conference adjourned without agreement and resumes tomorrow at 10 oclock News notes also cover Benedicts Alumni reunion commencement exercises in Lawrence and a Fort Scott preacher's death with burial planned in Nebraska City Nebraska.
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions a league and various names and codes. It includes garbled terms like Peita, RG, and SCOT with random insertions, suggesting a damaged historical page item. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
Improved East service announces a daily train from Dearborn Station Chicago at 10 30 arriving New York next afternoon at 3 30 and Boston at 9 00. The schedule aims to attract patrons by offering fast access to New York City and leisure time for hotels and sightseeing. The pullman and drawing room cars will be provided with Erie sleeper service, no extra fare, tickets at 4 South Clark Chicago Desk. Leavenworth return 367 Santa ticket on sale June 2 and 22 good returning June 23.
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