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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
6
A garbled, OCR damaged page discusses American soldiers in the Philippines, peace prospects, and political arguments. It references President Roosevelt, Congress, Cuba, and memory of past actions, with scattered names and places, but is largely illegible and fragmented.
A fragmented speech extols William Howard Taft and Elihu Root, praising their service in the U.S. government. It asserts Root’s wartime leadership and Taft’s career through the Philippines and administration, highlighting loyalty to the Republic and the trust placed in them by the President. The piece honors their sacrifices and urges continued public support.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to treat swollen, tired, burning feet and provide relief from itching, ingrown nails, blisters, corns, and bunions. It claims improved walking, faster comfort, and offers a trial package free, sold by druggists and shoe stores for 24 cents.
The article reports that the last date set for beginning work on a prospective railroad is July 2 with a possible start June 20. Owners Messrs Wilson and Myges control the road and seek non union labor despite union opposition. County surveyors begin a complete survey Friday morning. Materials for sleepers and rails ordered. work may be delayed by material constraints.
Unclear text shows partial forecast with clouds and showers. Mentions times and places oddly rendered, includes obscure numerals and names, no coherent location or date.
The fund for the Hailroad GA building at nom today mounted to 4700. Subscriptions list diverse backers including Sante Be Shop Brotoges Crosby Brothers Ocean Mills Mills Dry Goods Co Cromby Co Palere Clobng Co Cromby Holler Mill Co Enllson Elects Light Co W Mills Danni Bowing Moore Leed & Co Hackney Co Hughes Larimer Adaese Steickier Bowman & Gon Casualty Insurance Co American Waltham Watch Co Frank Edens Wear Con Co and others contributing real estate, groceries, furniture, and miscellaneous items to the effort.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local ad labeled Curia's Custom Receipts with stray lines mentioning June and imports. The readable content is inconsistent and does not form a coherent report or event.
Fusion ticket nominees listed with two third and first districts holding most seats while Fifth district gets none. Culver declined attorney general nom at Concordia. Pease Brady and others also refused. Judge Doster named for four year term. Craddock, Waterbury, and others listed for various offices with district allocations noted.
In Tondon on June 26 Rublin of Ak-1 Fon defeated Tom Shirkey of New York in the eleventh round at the National Sporting Club tourney. Sharkey started as the favorite but both fighters were wary. Roblin showed science and Sharkey pressed in vain for a decisive attack. The bout ended when Sharkey failed to answer the bell after a late surge from Roblin.
A heavy exchange sees Sharkey hurt repeatedly as Ruhtin presses for a finish. Sharkey survives and fights to end, but Ruhtin lands solid rights. The bell rings with Sharkey down and Ruhtin declared winner after Sharkey’s corner throws in the sponge, though the referee flags the count.
Chicago and London reports show wheat prices varying on harvest prospects and weather signals, with July and September notes trading amid tender activity. Corn and oats move as market participants weigh supply, demand, and currency shifts while livestock prices drift, cattle and hog futures fluctuating in major exchanges.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions locations and names without clear context or complete facts. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable portions. The jumble lacks identifiable people, organizations, dates, or places to anchor a concise news card.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Byer and possible race chords with unclear names and numbers. It reads as a stray note about a race or event but offers little readable context or verifiable facts. The fragment lacks coherent entities or dates.
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