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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1902

Page

2

Abe Prank Routs Abe Frank in Kentucky Derby Thriller

Abe Prank finished fourth in a dramatic Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs won by Winkfleld with Alan-A-Dale close behind. Derby favorite Abe Frank led early but Coburn’s steady drive in the final stretch edged ahead as Abe Prank faltered, fueling postrace chatter about a repeat performance by the inveterate contenders.

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Unclear OCR Fragment Reflects Unknown Local Scene

Fragmentary text appears to be OCR garble with names and phrases scattered. It mentions partners, routes, fats, and various odd terms, but contains no coherent event, date, or identifiable entities to summarize a proper news item.

Fitz Goes West in Title Bout Battle of Jeffries Picks

The report outlines a dramatic clash as Fitz travels west Saturday afternoon to meet Jim Jeffries in a selection bout bound for a decisive contest. Detentions cleared, California ties set, Prisco club backs the top contenders, and Mrs Sankorens will host along the Western route.

Jim Jeffries Fitz Will California Prisco Dareinetts Sankorens Fats Bolchard England Haringham George J. Gouldwhp

Pacing Sal in Kentucky Leads to Rumors and Fear

In Sturgis Kentucky rumors swirl about a woman nicknamed Pacing Sal who overfits horses and stirs local superstition. Neighbors fear Hoodoo claims, while authorities and white residents recount sightings near the county levee and public places.

Sturgis Specie Speer

Fragments Outline a Muddled Civil Record in Grayed Text

The readable fragments describe a nameless frayed scene with garbled references to a senior year, a provocation, and a list of unclear terms. Names and places are obscured by OCR errors, limiting specific factual extraction.

Unclear baseball notes from scattered League game

Fragmentary OCR text presents disjointed baseball fragments from an American League context. Names, teams, and events are garbled, yielding no clear match to a specific game, score, or date.

Arsenal the Winner at the Fair Grounds

At the St Louis fair grounds a crowded program opened with the inaugural one mile handicap race, won decisively by Arsenal the Winner over rival Maximue and Lady Strithmore. The entry list showed strong competition as Brulare and Soisth Breese were among the favorites, with defender efforts noted from Arnald Core Brown and Teot in a tense finish.

Pancoral St. Louis TME Rowtike Fair Grounds I Arnald Core Maximae Lady Strdthimore Flag Wale Pever Maximue Lady Strithmore

Fort Scott Cattle Theft and Local Cricket Scorecard

Fragmentary report details a theft of about one hundred cattle and numerous mules near Fort Scott Kansas, with investigators locating part of the stolen goods and pursuing leads. Also summarized are multiple college baseball results including Ottawa, Missouri and William Jewell games, plus note of a federal court term beginning in Fort Scott, detailing docket readiness and scheduling.

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Heavy rains revive southern Kansas and Oklahoma crops

Reports from Emporia Dodge City Wichita and surrounding areas describe a widespread rain event over the past day boosting soil moisture. Wheat damage is cited around 40 to 70 percent depending on source, with corn and winter wheat favored by the rainfall as streams and ponds fill and pastures improve across multiple counties including Ottawa Florence and Florence county.

Wichita Kan Kanese Oklshoma Werop Kariin ¥ Gralumen’s Raifs Kandis Brose Wilington Florence May

Weather Notes Speak of May Rain Across Counties

Reports from Kinenan Fort Scott Heading and nearby towns describe several May rain showers. Weather observers note beneficial precipitation for crops, with steady rain in May and cool postrain conditions. Some sections report two good soaks and overall safe conditions for the moment.

Ottawa Eiveryening

Home for Masons as Old Church Becomes Temple in Kansas City

Kansas City plans a Masonic temple in the Seventh Street and Ano avenue brick structure once serving as a church. In 1888 the property was acquired for 18,600 dollars after negotiations with the Southern Fire Insurance Company. Construction began April 4, creating two stories with a grand hall, balcony, and choir loft. seating capacity estimated at around 600, and a 18 foot high stage. The project includes extensive interior finish and lighting funded by a special appropriation to be raised.

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Clay County Democrats Convene At Clay Center May Fifth

Clay Bemacaia held their convention in the old court and elected delegates to the nine congres sional convention. Resolutions endorse Democratic principles and the Kansas City platform and back Harvis for the U S senate. Delegates to Wichita State convention urged postponement to Topeka. Also notes the death of John Bar, a long-time mine supervisor born in Scotland, with career in Pennsylvania and West Virginia coal fields.

Clay Center Clay Bemacaia Tes Adoptab Democratic Party Chey County Kansa City Wichita State Kannes Topeka Kan Jacksore Wishlia Sagioetties Trank Smith Omi Beenene Mdawe Hoover Pittsboro Woodland Avenue Scotland Harenton Greagow Anerica Pennsylventa

Fragmentary note on smelter and furnace work in progress

The readable text hints at a mobile focus on furnaces and a smelter's refinements. Mentions gas land issues and securing a plan, with unresolved references to sacri rotllntt fata and gold refining. Overall, it suggests industrial activity and logistical talks without clear outcomes.

Accidental Shooting Wounds Man During Ride

A man was accidentally shot with a .22 caliber rifle during a ride, receiving four wounds to the face and body. Doctors say he will recover. The incident occurred as the rider was stopping petition when the bullet struck. Nearby reports state the assailant’s identity and motive remain unclear.

Middleton Tolet

Dull Held For Murder At Reformatory May Day Scene

Fragmented report recounts a murder case with police action, an arrest by Chief George Willott, and a reformatory setting. Mentions a suspect named Newioe Beets and a suspect linked to a peculiar scheme involving a bicycle desler and advertising. Unclear remnants indicate a Saturday event and possible legal actions.

George “Willott Arested Newioe Thie Pines Meeks

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