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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
9
Four Seilewick counts report a Kansas farmer as the latest confidence victim. Authorities say the man was easily Bauesed out of about 3200 in cash by a scammer.
The article recounts a convoluted sale dispute involving a farm sale, a woman pressing for payments and release, and subsequent legal actions. It mentions a lengthy sequence of payments, threats, and a court inquiry leading to fines and restitution. The narrative references individuals linked to a Congregational community and a Manhattan event on May 7.
Fragmentary text references social change and penalties, mentions a town, names unclear, and several garbled terms. Possible allusion to reform or regulation but details are unreadable. No clear people or organizations identifiable.
Larned Kansas May 3 reports a parish meeting for the Congregational church delegates from Kansas, with mentions of a court case fining a woman one hundred dollars for beating her adopted daughter. Also noted are obituaries, railroad depot plans at Leavenworth, and other local notices.
Ready for the battle with Hart Saturday night, Carter shows peak form and confidence. The bout attracts a large crowd as managers discuss articles and plans for a Philly match, with talk of Corbett and Sullivan potential bouts and training by Norwood Inn quarters.
A dramatic bet arose at a Holman House broker’s office when John A Drake of Chicago proposed feeding a silver Half Solar coin to the air and letting the energy of 15000 depend on it. The wager, about 250000 per side, was not accepted as the crowd watched fearing a dangerous stunt involving Br Fields and Jakie Pisids.
A reader recounts a topeka trial style cross examination and a testimonial claiming relief from back and kidney pain using Dean's Kidney Pills. The account cites G Reuptaire of Kansas street as sufferer and notes relief from the remedy sold by Rowley Snow's drug store.
Fragmentary OCR passage describes bets and wagers involving Drake and others, with references to payments from ten to fourteen thousand dollars and a tense House moment. The text is garbled, obscuring names and clear actions, but conveys a heated betting scene and a challenge over a large sum.
In a high scoring game Nebraska edged Kansas 15 to 14 amid gusty winds. Key sixth inning rally saw Nebraska gather seven runs on a sequence of hits including a triple and two doubles. Townsend worked in relief for Nebraska and Bender led Kansas with strong hitting while Maltby and Zimmer contributed offensively.
Webby of Buffalo knocked out by Joe Choynski in the seventh or seventh round at Enmire Athletic club in Lounville Kentucky. The bout was described as among the fiercest seen in the city with both fighters taking heavy punishment. Choynski's later knockdown left Webby dazed and unable to rise for a count, though he showed resilience before the end.
An OCR laden sports brief reports scattered league action in Chicago and various cities. It mentions teams like St Louis and Cleveland, players such as Burrett and Garvin, and notes attendance figures and ticket details for a Santa Fe route from Dallas. The piece mixes game results with travel notices and schedules.
Fragments describe Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring tonic. Claims of health benefits appear, praising its effects and purportedly keeping promises of relief.
New York May 2 R G Pun Co s Weekly Review of Trade reports April railway earnings rose 7 2 percent from a year earlier. Labor unrest continues to threaten confidence and transactions though shipments improve with less congestion. Demand for dry goods, cloth ing, and steel remains cautious as weather boosts some activity while others hold back on orders awaiting steadier terms. Exports and grain prices stay strong amid shifting market conditions and material shortages.
Reading is incomplete but mentions preemie week, Cah ade, week response, and fast vase. No clear names, teams, places, dates, or outcomes extractable from the garbled text.
Music lovers will enjoy a two day festival at the auditorium June 1 and 2, organized by the Topeka Church society and Topeka Chamber musicians. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra recently impressed local audiences and will join in performances featuring soloists Franz W aer and Jan Var Oordt with Maurice in the chorus. A matinee on day two will benefit local children.
The dispute centers on pavement repair methods in Topeka. Wade and City Engineer contrast natural rock work with mature asphalt, while J Bradley disputes the claim that Topeka’s streets cannot be repaired without special materials.
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