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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1902
Page
5
The Otto Pietstow troupe performs tonight and tomorrow regardless of rain. Waterproof tent, costly costumes, and a weathered parade cause adjustments. The Floto show shifts, with acts like Sansus Cats and distant riders facing delays and audience patience.
New York May 1 The body of Amos J Cumimngs longtime businessman is returned to Kansas City. The funeral arrangements are announced with a service details and travel plans listed. Tickets via the Santa Fe route are available for relatives and associates traveling to Kansas City.
Commercial Club takes up the proposed relocation of Union Pacific shops from Kansas City to Topeka. Officials in Kansas City and Omaha discuss the plan as merchants and citizens push for redevelopment, with a 60 acre tract favored and substantial potential growth for Topeka’s economy and employment.
Miss Susihse Gay and Miss Helen Thompson will host an afternoon tea for Grace cathedral Chancel chapter Thursday from 3 to 6 at Miss Gay’s home 620 Taylor Street. Readers note many social notices include travels, visits, and events from Topeka and surrounding towns with multiple names and locations.
A garbled caption notes Mr and Mrs FE A Rustic of Topeka presented at a event in Washington. The line suggests a midwestern couple introduced or welcomed by Congress or civic figures, with mispelled names.
Open campaign message from the Topéka Ministerial union urges voters to back an independent slate for county attorney and sheriff to enforce prohibition and curb vice. The committee cites public officials failing to uphold laws, calls for unity among citizens regardless of party, and announces plans to reveal candidate names and support a mayoral bid.
The Fort Pillow Post No 821 GAR announces a quarterly dinner and entertainment night led by Adjutant Geo. Fr. Waterb. The event is planned for May and includes a limited May 12 return travel option from Emporia via the Santa Fe line.
Deputy United States Marshal Frank McGrath had a busy day at Leavenworth on Saturday, arresting six suspects including James Simont, a convict nearing release who was tied to an attempted escape. The case involves guards, a brick assault, and a dispute over a matrimonial paper caught in a stamp scam. Additional arrests for larceny at the military reservation and hearings before Commissioner Bond are noted.
An unclear OCR fragment touts a water product endorsement claiming superiority over coastal brands. Mentions Bott Belolt Kas and civic or regional endorsement language without clear details or dates.
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