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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1902

Page

2

Politician Jerry Simpson moves from politics to cattle ranching in New Mexico

Denver reports Jerry Simpson, once a prominent Republican, declares he is out of politics and will move to New Mexico to become a cattleman. He discusses presidential prospects for 1904, opposition to Bryan, and his stance on tariff reforms while outlining plans to attend national livestock meetings and advocate western interests.

Denver Jerry Simpson Albany Jerry Medicine Lodge Kanne New Mexico Tam Bryan Carter Harricon Shafroth Belt Congress

Grand American Handicap at Kansas City Sees 460 Entries

Kansas City hosts the Grand American Handicap with an entry list of 460, including many Kansas shooters and three women contestants. The event, the blue ribbon shoot of the season, runs at Interstate Park with a prize fund over 10,000 dollars. Notable entrants from Kansas include W. B. Heer and others, while Annie Oakley and Mrs Jenssen of Minneapolis are highlighted among the women competitors.

Kansas City America Canada Golden Gate United States Monte Carlo Europe New World Interstate Association Great Central Worters South Wertern Interstate Park New York Elkwood Park Prine Mies Annie Oakley Will West Be St Mark New Sind Mra Jenssen Minneapolis Kansas

Walcott and Gardner in Peculiar Match Ups

In Chicago Walcott faces Gardner in a notable bout linked to shared manager W A Pierce of Boston. Gardner has reportedly cut ties with Pierce, casting doubt on the bout’s arrangement. Racing notes from San Francisco describe the Pacific coast track event with Royalty leading, Waterscratch pressing, The Giver advancing to second, and an accident affecting Rat Star.

Chicago Warontt Frisco San Francisco Pacific Coast Bay Commissioner Seth Royalty Waterscratch Oerear Schorre Cast of Watermcratch Bien Coe Es Seamaaron

Worth $2,600 horse race where H. Gin Fylvia wins

The event awarded $2,600 with the winner taking the purse, while Taltot was favored in the second set before stumbling and losing to Myr Alsnna. Terry Brower from Barns & Water houses stable captured two purses as jockeys race in Western League Umpires Kis. March 2 date noted with presidential league umpire makeup mentioned. Bennings races report muddy track. five horses won, J. A. Warner won the hurdle race, Woodtrice Gefe and Crurie Moore close finish. Little Rock meet features Bub Furth one mile win for J. K. Hughes' rarest, Lady Gallantry Juvenile dash winner.

Taltot Guaiden Barns & Waterhouses Terry Brower Bennings Washington Duverite J. A. Warner Tamarin Woodtrice Gefe Crurie Moore Hayden Potomac Little Rock Litt Rock Ark Arkansas Jockey Club Bub Furth J- K. Hughes W. B. Gates

City Council set to vote on paving scheme amid fatal disruption

Seventeen council members and 14 others draft a plan to award a Bar ber Asphalt Paving contract for stress repairs amid opposition. A sudden death may halt proceedings as the council meets next Wednesday evening. Most members oppose the bid process and favor awarding without delay, while the clerk is said to have quietly advertised for bids.

Barber Asphalt Paving Company Cresses Ain Wriday State Journal Amserum Tte Cis Bpeniere Speer Shattinger Sida Enowine Eine Wien

The Explorers at Crawford Tonight in Big Musical Hit

The Explorers, a popular musical comedy, stars Richard Carle Knox Wilen and others at the Crawford tonight. Scenic color comes from authentic depictions of the Aravatra Valley and Canby’s ranch with Arizona inspiration.

Crawford Richard Carle Knox Wilen Wm. Riley Hrtch Carton King W. B. Rock George Hermalin Kath Wilt Agnes Paul Lurlle Drew Jouleintre Pill Rose Leal Ettel Johns Mudge Grace Wallies Aravatra Valey Canby Colnsel Fort Grant Arizona Thomas Frederick Semington

Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Notices

Real estate transfers include A Parkinson and wife to C Mi for 280 Clay Street with portions in Born’s and Young’s additions. Van Ness to Edw Austin for $1, lots in Auburndale. Grislwala to Hon. cangrews and wife for 1500 in se 4 7 12 16. Schaefer and wife to J W Garrett for 1109 on North Van Buren. Randall to Sent for 1400 on lots 1 and north half 100 Caine. Wr.Cidfield to S Gidfeld half interest in parcels east half ne MoM 10 13. Investment Trust Co to Wm Thayer for 1 dollar 61 77 78 10 94 96 100 Thurston Place addition. Plummee to J K Groves for 600 on Monroe Street lot 49. Tax deed to J M Wool Millermin for lots 9 10 Brook 27 West End subdivision.

A. Parkinson Afetstt Clay Street Born’s Young Van van Buren Street Rapheditton G. Randall Caine Street Wr. Cidfield S. Gidfeld Tve C.aires Mom Ener Investment Trust Co Wm. KR Thayer Thurston Place J. K. Groves Monroe Street J. MH Wi Millarmin Brook Weat End

Denver Capitalist Pursues Kansas Shale Venture

W Faldner reports Denver capitalist Ahidee M. S. Watler, mine owner, arrived by the Banta Frat and went to the National hotel. He refused reporters while discussing a potential shale project involving Pioneer Company and its secretary.

Denver Ahidee M.S. Watler Capitaller Col Topeki National Hotel Fudge Waller Fae Gai Shan Hye Ja Aryae Pioneer Ee Company Shien Fe Ds

Lured Into Footracing Game by Buckfoot Gang

Warrants issued for the arrest of Buckfoot Boatright and accomplices after a Texas ranchmen loss in a staged footrace near Webb City Missouri. Victims, including Powell and Meeker, allegedly traveled from Joplin and Peña with a $10,000 stake. The community seeks arrests for the organizers while survivors debate claiming damages and seeking justice.

Fort Scott Buckfoot Webb City A. M. Powell A. 1 Meeker Joplin Powell Blocker Pexae Hucktoot Fowell Sour Komah Baston Webb Ae Connellise HA Heng Tantelin County Snca Barker Serena Bimore Kangen Alee Cotmisale Cole Ott Owas Errestet Die Farher Milwaukee White Beth Timaneully Hobts Geetih

For a Wifes Affections Lawsuit in Missouri Suit

J B Cook of Sheffield Missouri sues Henry Orchard of Vermillion for 30000 alleging Orchard enticed Cook's wife away two years ago. The petition claims Orchard urged the wife to move to his Marshall County home and they separated. Orchard, a widower, is described as wealthy. Cook, in Sheffield, filed a poverty affidavit. Trial set for May term of district court.

J. B. Cook Sheffield Mr. Orchard Vermillion Marysque Kus Kansas City Henry Orchard Vernillon Cook Cook Vinind Orehard Eit Texan Marshall County

TO PREACH IN A TENT Rev Mr Souther Announces Plans

Arkansas City report notes Rev Mr Souther, previously condemned by the M E conference, plans to tour as a tent preacher and seek admission to another denomination that fits his beliefs. The conference minutes show ministers sobbed as credentials were revoked by Bishop Afalinea amid regret.

Mr. Souther Arkansas City Souther M. E. Conference of Heros

Interstate Debate Dates Set for Four Universities

Lawrance March 31 report lists Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Colorado debating dates. Kansas Tangeman and Kline face Colorado April 1 in Lawrence. Henkin Tolan and Mawry meet Missouri April 18 in Lawrence. Probst McMath and Martin travel to Lincoln to face Nebraska April 38. Missouri, Colorado and Nebraska last year beat Kansas.

Lawrence Kansas Missouri Nebraska Colorado Tangeman Kline University of Kansas Henkin Tolan Mawry University of Missouri At Probst McMath Martin Lincoln Neb University of Nebraska

Burglars and accidents mark quiet stretch in Kansas

A roundup of local incidents includes a burglary ring in Emporia with about 35 dollars in cash jewelry and effects taken from two homes. In Wichita a gatekeeper was killed by a switch engine. In Ottawa a boy accidentally shot a companion during play. Ephraat Quick, Civil War veteran, died in Leavenworth from heart disease. Adjutant General Captain Allen died in Williamsburg after weeks ill. Rural school consolidation failed in Abilene area. Santa Fe conductor J W Howson died at his home.

Emporia Charles Jackson J. M. Harmon Leavenworth Kas Maret Ephratts Quick Third Delaware Streets Quick One Kansas City Soldiers Allen Williameburs Leedy Banta Fe Abilene J. W. Howson Atchison,Topeka & Santa Fe Snearmonlis

Tobacco War Prompts British American Trade Clash

British newspapers debate the tobacco war as a clash of systems between English capital and American enterprise. The Spectator contrasts risk and flair in English trade with American willingness to sacrifice profits, foreseeing an American challenge to British retailers and a confrontation over market dominance.

Londton the Spectator Spectator Ther Rannet Reiman

Reid Seen as Possible Special Ambassador in NY Letter

A New York letter in the Pall Mall Gazette, quoted by the London Herald, argues Whitelaw Reid may be named special ambassador, while noting the Roosevelt re election factor and public unease at a U. S. diplomat from this country. The writer dismisses Irish slum politics as hindrance to independence and praises America as an industrial and inventive center.

New York Merch JL Wnn Roosevelt America

Aged Salina Woman Dead In Salina

Salina reports the death of Atra Chirintine Col grave aged 53 mother of Colonel C Skip in Salina. She lived with her husband and was among the county residents. The obituary notes her loss following a September event and mentions her parents among local engineers.

Salina Atra Chirintine

Wireless feud between Marconi and Blaby-Arco devices

Berlin reports international diplomacy over the Marconi and Blaby-Arco wireless telegraphy feud. Germany protests, seeks government control to standardize rates and enable cross system message handling, urging cooperation among Marconi Blaby-Arco and rivals without discrimination.

Marconi Blaby-Arco New York Berlin Herat Geroan Ram Pritiahs Marcon Prince Henry Nantucket Lizard Orn Wall Catise Gree Marconii Company Biaby- Arco

Garfield chosen for Ohio state post by president

Garfield, a Cleveland lawyer and brother of Harry A. Garfield, has accepted a civil service appointment to fill the vacancy in the Ohio state government. A former state senator from the third district, he authored the Garfield election law requiring expense sworn statements, later repealed. Garfield is a Mentor area resident near Cleveland.

Washington James Harfeid Jarfield Statewaser Tepderes Lels Roosevelt Wiliam A Yarfeld Harry A. Garfield Cleveland Ohio Gurfield Mentor Clyveland

Wire Chief Appointed at La Junta by Gaunt

J R Fisher named wire chief and manager of the Banta Fe telegraph department at La Junta Colorado. He comes from the Northern Pacific and was previously wire chief at Helena Montana. The appointment follows a reorganization issued by Third Vice President Kendrick. Fisher will start in La Junta in about three weeks and a new stenographer for the superintendent's office is W L Y of Minneapolis. John Barton, wanted since October for assaulting Harry Wee in Tecartseh, was captured by Santa Fe deputies Hendrix and Welles and turned over to the state with bond set.

J. R. Fisher Gaunt Ganta Fe Banta Fe Telegraph Department Lan Junta Colo Fisher Banta Fe Northern Pacific Helena Mont Kendrick la Junta John Barton Topeka Harry Wee Farher Tecar~seh Hendrix Welles Barton Cenne Burton

Sharkey Held Por Trial For Disorderly House

Thomas Shar en charged with conducting a disorderly house has been held by the examining magistrate in 500 bail for trial in the court of special sessions. A garbled remainder of text appears to be OCR noise and unrelated fragments including personal names and addresses.

Fort Leaveanurin Osm Jen McClaughts Whith Michael J. Spellman Delbert R. Jones United States District Court Spellman Jones Manila Phn Sharkey Por New York Thomas Sharen Warrant Court of Special Sessions

New Departure by the Pacific Railway Promises In‑Service Between Cities

The Minsoui Pacific Railway announces a new departure service aimed at providing improved in‑service travel between the named cities. The move seeks to attract travelers by offering enhanced reliability and convenience for the traveling public.

The Minsoui Pacific Railway Pacife

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