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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1902

Page

2

Topeka Topeka Clean City Soap Auction Contest

A fragmented Topeka notice advertises a voting contest and weekly prize draw. It lists prize items from rings to glassware and states entries published each Saturday in the Journal. Details reference F W Swearingen’s Jewelry and Todahy Packing Co Topeka with standings appearing weekly.

Phamondt WiRo Rimsbell Dnipertal Beyole Lailen Uf Monte Hawiend Chine Regina Bueto Ids Parved Trane Millary Brunton F. W. Swearingen Kansas Ave Todahy Packing Co Topeke Journal

Joplin Wins At Festival With Choir Honors

Joplin teams and choirs excelled at the festival with Joplin Choralists taking top honors and the Sten club and others placing second and third. Fabian introduced attendees to poems and musical pieces as community groups filled the program.

Evligran Sival Club Lotwly Joplin Choral Biststter Sten Setullit Bert Chit Kureae Mes Joplin Chiral Elarb Vlan Au Muusboist Ely Sani Tia

Winfield Oil Franchise Proposal Aims for City Approval

Fragmented OCR text suggests Winfield seeks an oil franchise approval near the city center. Dr Reynolds reportedly grants rights and agrees to committee review within several days, with conditions involving underground work and power supply near wells.

Winfield Peinciald Hense Dr. Reynolds

Chicago Fighters Train Ahead of May 14 bout

Chicago pitcher Ceilahan trains hard for the Washington Sporting Club bout set May 14 while New York’s Mee and Carter prepare for a rematch before the Washington club. McCoy, injured, plans Barutuga recovery and full training to regain top form for the Carter fight. Carter drills intensely for the Hasaser bout, aiming a sharp finish at the end of the reed.

New York Kit Mee Kid Carter Washington Sporting Club McCoy Jem Cing Carter McCloy Barutuga Carter la

Goest on a spree and arrest at Leeda Park

James J. Callahan, pitcher for the Chicago football team, allegedly led a drunken spree at Leeda Park early morning. Police were summoned after noises from a hotel room and found a man beaten. he was jailed on ball as the scene unfolded.

Chiveland James J. Callahan Chicago Leeda Park Delihoy Calishe Cullar Hughes Wesout Aetery Kennedy

Sullivan Beats Bierbaum in Fremont Hotel Bar Fight

Details of a chaotic street fight after a boxing match involve John L. Bydgepart and former pugilist Sullivan in the Fremont hotel bar. Bierbaum and a lineman named Bisrhaam exchanged heavy blows, with both men badly whipped before bystanders separated them near the side door.

Bydgepart Cort Sullivan Bimga Legree Blerbaum Fremont Hotel Sid Bierbaum Sant Prisside Milly Bisrhaam

Hart plans ignite mutiny in weight championship scramble

Dick Joe, Hart’s manager, defies plans for a heavyweight title bout amid a volatile setup. He challenges any challenger in the 160 to 370 pound range, while Jon Cheynaki and Hart consider an exhibition tour in Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago and St Louis with sparring bouts and unspecified dates.

Lewisville Dickjoe Marvin Hart Root Gardier Jon Cheynaki Hart Carter Thas Dicking Tala Cheynsict Cincinnati Detroit Chicago BJ Douls

Rival Mares Have Deals At Le Belle Stud

The report describes racing action and horse news from May events including May Hempated and Admiration at Le Belle stud, a Heather colt by Ornament, and broader breeding notes amid mixed results from races and trainers.

Texington le Belle Stud Llauer Higensten Enon Bae W. Whitey Seve Arsenal I

Baseball Team Stumbles Amid Varied Playoffs Talk

A fragmented sports brief references American League action and Detroit details with scattered player mentions like Wright, Wood, Garvin, and McFarland. It notes timing and performance hints amid unclear context, suggesting a roundup of results and standings from a recent schedule.

Springfield and Joplin Rivalry Highlight Spring Baseball Day

In Springfield Missouri Valley League action Springfield upset Joplin in the morning game with Shanks strong on the mound, then fell short in the afternoon. Batterries listed for both games include Soplin Taylor Wickhiser and Shanks Sehnidt in the morning, and Speck Linaney Hilleltean in the afternoon. Nevada and Sedalia posted wins in related matchups, with Fort Riley and Emporia also in play as teams competed across Kansas and Missouri venues.

Springfdeld Springfield Joplin Shank Wits Springfeld Battteries Soplin Taylor and Wickhiser Aoaa Shanks Sehenidt Iernoon Eames Jeptin Eit Hite Butteriin Wickhiser

Hetrick Rights Case Sparks Kansas City Rezoning Fight

Fred and Eliza Hetrick seek a temporary restraining order against the city of Chanute asserting the city exceeds its rights. Attorney C. A. Cox represents the petitioners in a detailed, multipart filing challenging municipal authority and calling for court action to preserve the couple’s property and civil rights.

Chanute May SUNY C. A. Cox Fred Eliea Hetrick Tt Lee Dartly Netti Sau Ces de Ponte Bali Phat Uae

Whiskey in a Strike in Frontenac Towns

In Frontenac local unrest arose as saloonkeepers and the Teamsters union clashed with mayoral actions closing saloons. A beer delivery was halted by a committee urging drivers to stop shipments, intense tension eased after warnings, with strikes spreading warning to avoid supplying Frontenac.

Frontenac Pitteburn Mount Coast Company Ebay Teamsters Pittebure Frontera

Travelers in Emporia Prepare for Local Sate Meeting

In Emporia the Travelers organization holds an eleventh annual meeting starting today with events in Commercial Street decorated in white, blue, and yellow. The program begins at 8:30 a.m. with Kansas City guests Whitley opening activities as the twoday event unfolds.

Emporia Kansas City Whitley

Poisoned at Wichita Incident Involving William Edwards

Wichita May 2 A man named William Edwards was found unconscious near Market Street and Avenue. He was taken to police and then to a hospital after convulsions began. doctor reports indicate strychnine poisoning. Edwards showed partial relief after treatment but remains in danger, with pockets and water bottles seized for evidence.

C. B. Campbell Hermencia Bcadree Warth Cape la Crimea Hildreth B. Campbell Wees Jackson Wichita Beacon Willam ‘Edwards Avenue and Market Street Pollee Jordan Kins Howards

Man drugged and robbed after friendly meeting in town

A man about 30, well dressed, reports meeting two fellows yesterday morning who stayed with him all day. He claims they drugged his drink, robbed his pockets, and he collapsed in convulsions before police, who feared he might not recover. He cannot identify the attackers.

Provinie K Wan

Kansas Medical Society Chooses Concordia Hosts Next Year

In Concordia next year the State Medical Society voted to accept the town's invitation. Lawrence reports the society will hold its annual meeting in Concordia with J. W. May of Kansas City elected president and C. S. Huffman of Columbus as second vice president. Banquet honors and a session at the University of Kansas with refreshments and entertainment are planned.

State Medical Society Lawrence Kansas Medical Eariely Concordia Aeera J. W. May Kansas City Firat Huffman Columbus Second View McVey Dareell Ellsworth

Interstate Historical Contest Held At Emporia

IZLIvoIs ORATOR won the Annual Interstate Historical Contest at Emporia Kansas with first prize for a speech on Peter Abelard. James W. Woolford of Burlington Kansas judged by the Emporia normal school, Miss Claglotte Day of Oshkosh Wisconsin took third, Edward Vogel Cedar Rapids Iowa fourth, Min Note Norman Werrensburg Missouri the remaining award. The event drew strong crowds and enthusiastic delegations from Wisconsin Illinois Iowa Missouri and Kansas. Prof Hill presided as toastmaster, and a reception and dances followed in Albert Taylor hall.

Emporia Kan Ue State Normale Wisconsin Tlinois Iowa Missouri Kana Cedar Falls Prof Hill Kansas Normal

Deaf and Dumb Graduates at Olathe School

Olathe May 9 commencement exercises were held at the deaf and dumb institution in the city. The school closes two months earlier than usual due to heavy winter water-furnishing expenses. Several graduates were named including Lenora Ewell Jola Amy Heyden Not Ventur Lee Hawkins Sairax Long Ellsworth Josep Modur Beloit.

Olathe Deaf and Deab Lenora Ewell Jola Amy Heyden Ventur Lee Hawkins Sairax Long Ellsworth Josep Modur Beloit

Peddler in Trouble After Fine for Offense

The Chronicle reports a peddler was fined after being brought before Police Judge Porte on a charge involving a 15 year old girl. Details indicate a preliminary hearing and counts presented by law officials.

Fragmentary report of a young peddler incident described

A damaged 15 year old hunt story fragment recounts unsolicited advances by a boy toward a girl as a guardian intervenes. The text references a motorist arriving and the girl being warned to stop the advances.

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Kansans Granted Pensions and Local Appointments

Washington reports Kansans receive pension grants led by names such as Berry Susennah Adtuan of North Topeka and Winale Chambytlat of Uniontown. Wellington’s mail carriers gain appointments after a civil service exam with DeWitt Dey, Herbert Hareham, Warren Grumles, and John Millard highly noted for future posts. A June 1 delivery plan emerges as part of ongoing public service changes.

Washington Berry Susennah Adtuan North Topeka Winale Chambytlat Uniontown Wellington DeWitt Dey Herbert Hareham Warren Grumles Thess John Millard Hoth Bey Burchan

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