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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1902

Page

7

Otto Floto Show Presents The Amazing Shire Ponies

Otto Floto's show features 100 beautiful Shetland ponies in intricate marches and drills, plus Fioto's Troupe of Highly Educersa Cats and a cast including TomTom the epee elephant Moycle rider, Ted Storm the monkey barabuck champion, Scotty the high-diving dog, Nero the giant St Bernard, and Sepho the finest Shetland pony valued at 319,000 in a wild variety act.

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Short in His Accounts in Washington May 2

Washington dispatch reports A Banruwn of Aihahsing abr 362 by ES crm oMics has been dreadfully altered. The discovery of a short S 25 affects his accounts and leads to formal removal from office.

Washington H A. Banruwn

North Topeka News and Social Notes Roundup

North Topeka column lists local happenings and social news from Granivin, Topeka area, with mentions of Mrs Poniew, Miss Krupt, Mrs A Krape, Mrs Emily Brimesttte, Mre Elgar Bri er, and Mr Clyde Pence. Includes school events at Rochester, embroidery shop notes, and local trade ads inspired by Teapel's Cask store.

North Topeka Himiial Printing Co North Kansas Ave Foote & Post Jose Pirro Poniew Orta Teapel Omabil Clyde Pence Chicago Pence Wot Fence Topeka Avenue John Ptimet Frank Cadwell Gore Don Atrest Christ How Wenner Rochester York

Macarthur Interrogated On Constitutional Rights At Hearing

Gen Macarthur faced interrogation by Senator Culbertson at a Philippine committee hearing. The exchange touched on independence, constitutional rights, and the foundations of self government, with Macarthur defending the enduring U.S. constitutional framework amid wartime debates.

Washington Macarthur Cal Diesen Culberson Indepienieree Philip Gem MacArthur Auurinhi

Talk of License Fee Evidently Too Much for Him

A man speaks to a crowd claiming he was a victim of a plot after a license fee discussion became overwhelming. The tense scene ends with him boarding an ambulance and leaving the city shortly after.

Resurrection of Monsignor Beno Shrouded in Mystery in Odd Topeka Grave Scene

A chaotic scene unfolds as locals gather at a vacant Fourth of July lot in Topeka where the body of Monsignor Beno is exhumed amid rumors of foul play. Witnesses report a tense crowd, police intervention, and suspicions that the grave was tampered with by an unknown individual. The spectacle ends with a police escort and ongoing inquiries into the alleged vandalism and death.

Beno An Quincy Riigro Charence Bren Lomars Lodser Topeka

Cuban sugar purchases amid Cuban relations probe

Arthur Donner testifies before the Senate committee on Cuban relations detailing refiner trust sugar imports. Havemeyer confirms purchases of about 92,1100 tons since January war start, with Cuba and the trust's buyers like Trex and Co. involved. committee questions focus on producer names and duties amid wartime refiners.

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Wheat crop outlook mixed as rain delays weigh on Kansas fields

Wheat stands at a critical juncture with drought in parts of Kansas and Oklahoma threatening yields. Crop specialist Russell from Champs notes uncertainty over any reliable estimates while forecasts hint at potential gains if rain arrives. Farmers intensify field work and hedge bets as dryness tests surface moisture and stand quality.

Russell Chibnes Kamas Oklahoma Toreka Journall Dee Kansas Codero

Telegraph Revolver Match Between Chicago And St Louis

In Louis, Missouri on May 2 a telegraph revolver match opened between two police drivers from St Louis and Chicago. The contest involves scoring as shots are telegraphed to the rival city, with Grey shots counted and the score relayed after each string.

Chicago St. Louis Louis St Louis

Topeka Masons Propose Buy of Their Own Quarters

A movement among Scotties in Topeka seeks to purchase and remodel a building to house the Scottish Rite Masons and related bodies. The plan aims to secure a permanent temple while continuing shared use by all Masonic bodies as before.

Scottie Tite Masons Topeka Scottiah Rite Masons Bembly

Missouri Pacific Trail Highway Service Improves

The Missouri Pacific Railway announces enhanced passenger service between Kansas City and St Louis with No. 2 departing at 11:20 a.m. and No. 1 arriving. expects a substantial improvement in travel for the public, including faster connections and return fares around 2.67.

St. Louis Kansas

Stolen or Strayed Items Reported by Lawrence Nursery

Lawrence nursery appeals for help locating a missing item linked to Suicamen case and other notes about materials and personnel. Public notice mentions stray or stolen articles Sunday evening and references a chain of events at 284 bipcatert Drinie and related sites.

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Reid to Go Nome Bookkeeper Eyes Cloud County Office

Walter Reid, a bookkeeper in the state treasurer's office, plans to move from Concordia to register of deeds in Cloud County. An article in the Concordia Empire praises his qualifications, noting his long public tenure and strong handwriting, arguing he would bring stability after years of record-keeping turmoil.

State Treasurer's Walter Reid Convendia Register of Deeds Cloud County Concord Pipers Walter Bas Ras Fiedes Sears Havin Reid Teearlé Walter Ite

Woodall case enters new phase amid jury verdict questions

City Attorney Chas. F. Spencer says the Woodall case is in a peculiar state due to jury latency and inconsistent answers on special questions. The court must decide whether to enter judgment on special findings or allow an appeal, with debate over how the verdict should be interpreted.

Chas. F. Spencer Woodall Spancer Ory Cette An. Verdet Str Spencer Cttr

Unsure OCR fragment references physicians and stores

Fragmentary text mentions physicians and surgeons, a named Barnes and wires, with garbled phrases. Lacks coherent event, date, or location details to form a clear news item.

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