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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1902

Page

6

Fire kills two as blaze tears through Pearl Street building

New York on May 2 fire swept a building at 24 Pearl Street. two persons died including Anna Houtcher and Lonch while several others were injured. Firefighters battled flames from rear windows as bodies were recovered amid scattered debris.

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Chicagoan Donates Five Thousand For Colorado Home Addition

Otto Young, a Chicago capitalist, gives 5000 toward an addition to Glocker postmarking in Colorado. The gift aims to liquidate debts and fund further work on the project while trustees oversee its fulfillment. The donor’s benevolent intent ties to a local ceremonial and historic neighborhood effort.

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Honest Friend Cleared Away Family Trouble

A nostalgic testimonial describes Postum as healthier than coffee and recounts a family’s shift from coffee to Postum in a troubled household in Jonk Park. The narrator recalls symptoms, health concerns, and a belief that Postum improved well‑being and heart comfort.

Jonk Park

Moro Fort Assault and Capture Ends with 84 Survivors

Principal Moro Fort was assaulted and captured after a hand to hand struggle. Trenches were lined with the dead while 84 survivors emerged from the battle, signaling a hard won victory for the attacking force.

Washington cable reports Moro fortress capture and deaths

A May cable from General Chaffee details a gallant assault and the capture of a key Moro fort after heavy fighting. Eighty four Moros survived before surrender. many leaders and followers were killed or wounded. relief and escape attempts followed as U S forces tightened control in the Sultan Bayar region.

Washington Warnat Tent Nws Chaffee Sultan Bayar George W. Doyle Bayon Frank D. Baldivin Rith- Bish Uberty Wlountals Etna Amd Malubang Touny Tarlac Hus Staten Authority Maro Aulvagery

Pleads Guilty in Pittsburg Court

Mrs. Kate Soffel wife of Warde Soffel of Atle kheny County Joil pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the escape of prisoners in the Biddle brothers case. She faces two years in the penitentiary with sentencing set for next Saturday. Court was crowded as details of the voyage and escape surfaced.

Pittsburg Kate Soffel Warde Soffel Atlekheny Biddle Beythers Sut

Shawnee farmer irrigates strawberries using reservoir system

Shawnee county farmer Godel harnesses a reservoir and irrigation ditches to water 12 acres of strawberries. He relies on a gravity-based system fed by a water mill, with plans for deeper irrigation and a planned orchard. His method aims to extend yields during extreme weather and improve fruit quality.

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Robbed of 1000 dollars on Santa Fe train heist

A passenger on a Santa Fe train near Topeka at 2:50 am reports a stranger robbed Miss Enea Winters, taking 4200 and leaving notes. The suspect described as clumsy and unfamiliar, with a vivid account of the crime given by a witness, details the attempted deception and the fear caused.

Santa Fe Hawkett Sante Fe Topeka Enea Traly Sopekea Yrionlin

Mrs Cross Adjudged Insane In Topeka Court

Mrs. Cross widow of Samuel K Cross was judged insane today by a commission including Tre, Miner and Coldren and ordered sent to a state insane asylum. Her husband Samuel Cram formerly wealth in Topeka and connected to the Cross family, had died in Texas four years prior. The Cross family members listed include H C Cross of Emporia and Thomas Cross now living here.

Samuel K. Cross Christ Bonpita Miner Sawel Cram Texas Topeka Auburndals

Missing Ban Sulina man Amiuah Latins last seen April 17

Sulina Ban reports Amiuah Latins aged 45 disappeared from his Claflin area farm on the evening of April 17. He was a bachelor with a moustache, about 145 pounds, last seen in his home clothes with money and jewelry, and no clue to his whereabouts. He has siblings in Germantown and Kentucky.

Sulina Ban Silae Lele Sivan Peuradice Amiuiah Claflin Bia Germantown Kentupiy

Bound to Die Second Try at Self-Harm Ends in Death

A fatal self-harm attempt near Wrightwood and Stem area led to the subject’s death, with reports noting timing and location closely tied to the Santa Fe run and ticket return prices. Authorities listed terms including $1.75 and $150 related to travel or services, while the incident remained under investigation.

Postponed Exposition Time as House Honors Departed Members

Washington May 5 The House extended time for the St Louis Exposition postponement and adjourned early as tributes were paid. Desks for Torreseniidge Amos J Cinmanner and Peter J Obey were draped in black in a public funeral scene. several members were named for reverent resolutions. House actions included land tenure relief for Rosebud Sioux and a war reports copy request, with many bills passed.

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Topeka actress Miss Spooner to star in My Lady Peggy Goes to Town

Cecil Spooner, a Topeka figure famed for the Spooner Stock Company, will headline the four act drama My Lady Peggy Goes to Town by Frances Aymir Mathews. The production, linked to a Broadway run, opens December 1 with prominent actors and elaborate sets. Edna May Spooner and the Spooner stock company will be involved, with rehearsals beginning in Brooklyn at The Bijou Theater.

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Schlatter 15 UUT details new Kilties Band leader

Robinson Succesda Himan named leader of the Kilties Band replacing John Schlatter who is no longer in charge. The new conductor Gordon Digilan era from Canada is a Dr Hitint musician connected with Canadian Symphony. The Kilties personnel includes bagpipes dancers and boy dancers with a 42 week tour and bookings through Continental Lines.

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Louther Plans New Religious Organization After Departure

MrcPherson Kansas May 5 Rev Granfeille Louther who was recently excommunicated from the M E church may form a religious organization. He said today there are a number of followers ready to join.

M. E MrcPherson Kan Granfeille Louther Glennsstrom M. E_ church

Evolution of government teamwork in faith and politics

Fragmentary text argues independent principles in social policy and religion. It envisions cooperation between churches and governments and urges making brotherhood practical in business, politics, and faith, asserting three bound items and next steps in human progress.

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Market Report Highlights Weak Wheat Amid U S Grain Decline

Chicago May report shows July wheat opening lower and all wheat futures easing on a soft grain outlook. Old crop prospects weighed on prices while corn and oats also softened as traders weighed supply and demand signals and recent government crop data.

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Market noise from a waning stock week in New York and beyond

The New York stock market edged lower under pressure from rising turmoil in Ugali and a broad sell off. Traders noted weakness in Western Union and Westinghouse while copper and bonds showed muted activity amid a dull period for equities.

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