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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1902

Page

2

Referee Draw Declares Bantam Title Fight In St Louis

In St Louis the bantamweight title bout between Harry Yorkes of Chicago and Johnny Regan of Brooke was ruled a draw by referee Siler. Spectators largely favored Regan as the winner, claiming Regan showed superior work and activity against Yorkes.

EL Loum Tip West Bird Athletic Clube Harry Yorkes Chicago Johnny Regan Brooke Fr Meferer Bier Jack MrKerns Reena Lund Rogen Hue Weil

Pugilists Ready for Louisville Cards May Fight Cards

Promoters in Louisville announce a boxing event card with notable fighters including Hart and Carter. Plans hinge on negotiations and venue conditions as managers seek favorable terms and avoid conflicts.

Nebraska Defeats Kansas in Baseball Game

Nebraska beat Kansas 25 to 6 in Lincoln. Key infield errors and strong pitching powered the Cornhuskers to a commanding win, with standout performances by Meeksen and Sarton. The Kansas side showed scattered defense while Aliphus pitched for Nebraska. later notes mention related local sports and unrelated city updates.

Baseball Update From May Day Game In New York

May 2 reports show Vernon Johns acting for Tommy Hallion as players in Ottawa and Kimporia compete with normal ball clubs. The National and American Leagues feature games at Detroit Bennett Park and Baltimore with tense police presence and late innings dramatics as teams chase standings.

Sulliean Challanges Casbett New York Vernon Johns Tommy Hallion Curbete Oferta Toolin Suiliean Tongee Ban Giao Detroit Iarerate Bennett Park Vietrim Clausiani

Tragic confession in Anna Dietman murder case

In Kansas, Cummings faces indictment over the murder of Anna Dietman, a 42 year old servant. Mrs Cummings admits her husband killed Anna with a broom in their home, then burned the body after burying it in straw and later excavating bones for disposal, while the couple discussed keeping the crime secret as their children returned from Sunday school.

Wellington Kay John Cummings Anna Dietmen Anns Dinhman Shir Arkansas Amhua Tuendy Dremitfunt Annana Trauck Anns Denkergun Anna Alee Anne Bertil Sabe Mt Uwey Mae Anne Bledsoe Anna Ict

Honored Their Father in Early Marysville Gathering

Marysville May 2 Ju Rill celebrated the Sir thirthday at his home with family in Thomas county. Ten children, five sons and five daughters, were born to Mr and Mrs Magill, six living. Hatce, now Mrs D N Seller, was first born in Marshall County in August 2860. The event recalled pioneer times and the settlement’s growth as Judge Magic and family enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and greetings from his children.

Marysville Thormany Macahult Magill Hatce Marshall Marshall Son Marvevil Mather Ma- Bo Wreete Ville Towen

Fell From Ladder Injures Marysville Motel Landlady

Marysville May 2 Mrs Watern of Stilley Waterpotl, landlady of the Pacific Motel, fell from a stepladder and sustained severe injuries. The mechanism and extent of the injuries are described as painful, with bleeding and a hope for recovery.

the Pacific Motel Marysville Waternwits Stilley Waterpotl Famond Te Pavist Hotel

Honor for Ware Elected Commander in Loyal Legion

Teavenworth Kansas May 2 Captain Sugene Fe Ware recently appointed United States pension commissioner was unanimously elected commander of the Kansas Branch Loyal Legion of the United States. The honor was decided before his pension commissioner appointment.

Kansas The Loyal Legion Teavenworth Kus Sugene Fe Ware Pitted States Pension Commisssories Wos Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Om Ware

Leavenworth Burial and Bridge Projects Reported

May 3 Leavenworth reports the interment of Col Henry Leavenworth in the national cemetery after funeral services. In Leavenworth Kansas City a Walnut River bridge project begins with bids advertised for construction near the Diunitard mile. Wichita notes bounty payments for coyote scalps, including a boy among those involved. Belle Plaine reports four young coyotes captured for a skull collection. Wellington News brings regional notices consolidated.

Walnut Arkansas City Walnut River Uitsity Wichita Henry Laurent Yess Tenday Laurent Virgil Wrient Belle Plaine Brassey Johnston Wellington News

Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Listings

Cron amt wife to BRI AVRCtors and sent baile Buchanan Street. Harvey's sub-division, Susan Officer to Won. A. Coats, $60, lot 12 and 7he Tenth avenue, west Geo. J. Miller to Geo. W. Jones. $0, lot At Logan avinue, Jwerton's second ailalaion. Hattie E Hubbers and husband John Abistrom, 1), late 3-28, Hide eat, Eleina second addition, The Shaw Bulldine & Loan How to. A-G. Robinett, 360%, tot all Law- Tones street, Parkaals and DP Wyhlie and wife tod MC White $06 tons Golona & $1 Lane street, block 6, ot & DD. sub-dimelon. HLM White and wife 4 to Fda Me Ete, EA0, Joke 69 and £ 1 Lane atreet. blook s.

A-G. Robinett Parkaals Wyhlie Tod MC White Hlm White Fda

Died in street after apoplexy in romance tale

Albert P. Palmer, 60, a Triton Padle hotel night clerk, died in the street at Fourth and Tyler after an attack believed to be apoplexy. Witnesses tried to revive him. police learned of a secret marriage to a waitress, with initials Sth Mire. Coroner’s inquiry noted a $35,000 estate. Palmer’s wife and letters were found. identity confirmed by coroner and attorney.

Albert Palmer Triton Padle Fourth and Tyler Street Bulmer Ruler Street Fulmer Omer Pavey J. Fiena Kes Ragertaking Peane Bakersville Alewil Hit Redding Pamera Guugners Kansas City Pete Palmer

Carnegie offers 20000 library gift to Emporia

Emporia May 2 Mayor H Morse received a letter from Andrew Carnegie offering to fund a free library in Emporia if the town provides land and maintains a minimum annual library expenditure of 20000. The city council will vote next Monday night and the offer may be accepted. This would be Carnegie’s second library for Emporia following a 25000 gift to the Emporia College for the Anderson Memorial Library, now nearly complete and among the state’s finest.

Emporia Kes H. 8. Morse Andrew Carnegie Carnegie Emporia College Anderson Memorial Brary

Wreck of Cheribon Near Remedios Fises Portside

San Francisco May 2 The Cheribon a large steamer of the Chilean Navy under Captain W T Pitt was wrecked April 12 on Remedios Fises near Acaju tian Salvador about 25 inches north of the Pacife mail steamer San Blas wreck site. Cheribon news benuebt by preatier San Jose reaching port yesterday. San Jose posted Cheribon and the next day reported she had gone to pieces on the reef. All hands were saved.

San Francisco W. T. Pitt Remedios Fises Acajutian Salvador Pacife San Blas Preatier San Jose San Jose

Pensions Granted Kansans and Oklahoma Storm Report

Kansans and Washington pensions granted to numerous individuals including Original John Hoswell and others with varied amounts. A severe hail storm swept western Oklahoma and parts of nearby regions causing stock losses and property damage.

Kansans Washington John Hoswell Noah Hipple New Cambria Wier Piratt Englewood Wm. Richie Nickerson Ruemathers Hintericson Tie Wes Lewis Cops Alexander Majors Becki Stewart Leavena Charles Hlackman Hays City Wm. Elliott Greeley Geo. Wolfe Wilson Geo. Briler Elen Algedater Johnnn Elm

Lip Carcinoma Suspected by Patient Report

Patient notes a cancerous lesion on the lower lip described as a small ulcer mass. Indicates concern about progression with comments on related nostril and lip discomfort and a possible need for medical evaluation.

No Fair Next Year Stouts May 2 Statement on Exposition Postponement

David Kr Francis of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition discusses the sundry civil bill providing 1 043 000 for government and Indian exhibits and a new public building. Directors favor postponement to 1903 to allow expanded preparations and improved city facilities. The executive committee urges Congress to delay the fair, aiming for an international event with ample time for preparations and better accommodations.

Taft Philippines Muttioner Rotimiedin Carver Natotal Benatar Cockrell Senate Congress Br. Carter Executive Commission Carter National Consmile Union Boulvardy Euch

Senator Money Faces Nolle prosequi on Street Car Assault Case

Washington May 2 an unexpected move to nolle prosequi three assault cases arising from a street car altercation last week postponed proceedings in police court until Thursday. After a lengthy conference the attorneys decided to drop the charges. McLaurin and Blaney supported Money, whose health delayed proceedings. The district attorney planned no prosecution, and a judge hinted at reactivating the case if needed, but ultimately nolle prosequi was entered.

Washington Noile Senator Money Milas H. Shaner James EB. Hooper Benator Mepey Mullowney McLaurin Blaney Stoney Amoney McLarnau Pera Baeaes

Debt declines in Washington May 2 public debt report

Public debt figures show debt at April 30 total 909 015.98, down from April 1 by 4 016 356. Amount includes cash held for redemptions and certificates offset by treasury notes. Gold reserves stand at 100 098.00 with depositories holdings. Harriman banquet in San Francisco honors railway leaders.

Washington Treasury Eax Socieee aMance Fy Band Woolia

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