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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1902

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Readers Brief

A noisy OCR fragment from Topeka State Journal shows garbled theater listings and personal names. It appears to mention editors and public notices but lacks coherent events or dates to summarize.

Fragmented Leased War Report Sends Mixed Signals

A garbled Associated Press report describes political maneuvering by Attorney General and President figures, detailing regulatory pressure, business ties, and fiscal concerns. It references Kansas City, Washington, and New York, noting government action, public sentiment, and ongoing debates over regulation and welfare.

Put cattle on feel Linz See Rue Sign Or Man Vre

Fragmentary OCR reads about a street scene or sign in Linz with mentions of cattle, the Ure, text about Abby, and a triennial protection rule. The readable bits are unclear and hard to interpret, but reference to animal and street signage remains.

Atchison Globe Highlights Odd Public Notes

A quirky Atchison Globe recap mentions a great fair show and a string of local oddities. It notes a man selling a birth day present and another claiming money in automobile making, with various curious observations about residents and the town social scene.

Globe Sights Atchison Globe Atehiaun

Wlethet castle verdict and Topeka visit noted in local report

The jury returned a verdict in the Williams liquor case while the college team played in Topeka. Local details mention a roof fall causing over $20 in damage and medical incidents including strokes and paralysis. The Duttie family of Brankhestreast faces quarantine after illness, with ongoing work on the cirwet railway.

Wlethet Castle Williams College of Emporia Eam St. Marys Manhattan Fifth Street J. M. Heri Santa Few Alex Dayle Eimpal Duis Xedviel Andree T Hartwick Fae Kiet Duttie Brank Lee Cirwet Fie

Woman Stabs Man With Kitchen Knife in Newton Restaurant

Following a quarrel between Louis Wade and a young woman named Thomme at a Newton restaurant, Mina Thomas plunged a butcher knife into Wade's abdomen. Wade is said to be dying. authorities pursue the case as an alleged incident.

Louis Wade Thomme Newton Mina Thomas Wade

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Dyspepsia Cure

Distress after eating and stomach pain described as symptoms of dyspepsia. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claimed to radically cure by strengthening digestive organs. Testimonial from Moa Witla Providence states relief after using four bottles and now eats freely with no cramps or burning.

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Vinewood Franchise Turmoil Shapes Topeka Rail Bid

The Topeka and Vinewood Park Railway push faces council resistance amid talks to amend the Vinewood ordinance. Mayor Parker vows veto power if private interests trump public benefit. Backers cite bridges and routes, while Kansas City and Helm interests strain the project. Local merchants oppose the scheme as debates intensify before tonight's council meeting.

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Hanna figures guide tense Senate warpath on Rathbone

Washington dispatch reports Senator Hanna leaning to press President to back Rathbone or offer alternative. Officials say Hanna signals reluctance to act and suggests possible mediation by E G Rathbone. The Chronicle correspondent notes shifting positions and invites readers to await further developments.

Chicago The Chronicle Teléktephs Washington Hanna Ae Rathbone Senaton Rathbone F Bana Hanna Bona Coupe

Marshall's Will Play Tuesday Evening at the Auditorium

Fragmented OCR notes describe a Marshall's Will performance slate for Tuesday evenings at the auditorium. The garbled text mentions a Marsal band and various acts including selections, Ad Astra, Jepinve sing, and other unclear program items amid festival style entertainment.

Marshall's Marsal Mersall Mucshiall

Fragmented OCR Note on Trial Dates and Property

A garbled OCR passage references an attorney and a morning IPRD inane 234 total, mentioning sites, appeal, and disposal. It also alludes to a jury, a month to dispose, and unspecified square footage. The readable facts are minimal and the text is largely incoherent.

Belle Coury

Letter from Topeka editor questions Parker abuse claim

A scanned letter from Mr. Stephens is printed to defend Albert Parker against alleged criminal accusations. The writer criticizes Parker and argues the public should understand his supposed innocence, while the editor namechecks Parker and defends a fair response, noting difficulties with language.

Pater Stephens Wits Sly Stephyenw Topekin Atuyor Parker Parker Stephene Albert Parker

Wreck on Tracks Near Keokuk Involves Freight Train

May 1 report from Keokuk details a rear collision with a 4 wheeler car causing injuries to a train crew member and a woman, with one man dead. General Superintendent said no foreigners involved. track reopened after initial halt.

Keokuk Anderson Hed Ales Liewkine

Parker Declares No Reply To Public Protests

Mayor Parker says he will not address a tirade about temperance and joint tenements. He notes the city elections show support for him and argues the city cannot lawfully tax the joints. Separately, reports claim a group of eight or more criminals with rifles is advancing toward a town for revenge.

Iowa Mayer Parker Ntti Deraanal Aoter Agate Hemine Mayer Weels Yan Nek Oben Tam Tam Niue Parker Pyery

Senate Debates on Embassies and Philippine Government

Washington notes a Senate session closing routine business and opening discussions on embassies and a Philippine government bill. Lawmakers heard a cable from Consul Ayme and debated pay changes for court staff and local district consolidations amid committee absences and fines.

Washington Senate Bailey Hex Lodge Morgen Sutton Saparman Ayme Fort de ‘Frank Bellitts Erst Foraker Paablingian District of Columbia Mr. Babcock Wis Irman

Norton County Populists Back Turner for Congress

Norton Kan May 12 The People s party of this county held convention selecting delegates to the Seventeenth district judicial convention and to the Beloit congressional convention and Topeka state convention They endorsed B W Maeier for congress and urged support for Turner as best representative uniting factions opposed to Reeder

Turner Norton County Norton Kan People’s Arty Obertin Beloit Jane Sia Topeka Orbey Maeier Mawto Congress W. H Hiler Thir County Abilty Hur Reeder

Dr Fisk Lecture on Pioneer Canals at Piret Church

Dr Fisk repeats his illustrated talk on Pioneer Kanals tomorrow evening at the Piret Congregational Church. No admission fee. The lecture has drawn wide statewide interest and this is Topeka's only remaining date before July 28, with all other dates fully booked.

Fisk Piret Congregational Church Topeka Dr. Pisk

New Santa Fe Train Aims for June Westbound Rally Run

Conference at Santa Fe offices in Topeka announced a new passenger train from Topeka to Denver with stops including Kansas City Newton and Pueblo. Expected start June 1 with time to be set. train will include composite car, diner, two sleepers, and observation car. California United speed aimed for. Trainmasters and superintendents from Santa Fe lines east of Albuquerque attended.

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Death at riverbank fishing near Sardqunge bridge

Benjamin Slaughter, a Black man, died while fishing near the Sardqunge bridge in North Topekin at 1 PM today. He was found by Charles Au. An inquest is set for 4 30 this afternoon at the Shella burger undertaking room in North To pekh.

Benjamin Slaughter Sardqunge North Topekin Charles Au Shella~ Burger Undertaking North Topekh

Cooler Weather Forecast Replaces Rain Talk

Forecasters shift to cooler conditions with no rain warnings. Early today the wind was southwest at 16 mph, with a 6 mph minimum. Sunday’s high reached 77 and low 47 as hourly temps show a gradual cooling trend throughout the day.

Ofelock

McKeever Elected Leader At Saturday Night Club

The Nar meeting of the Saturday Night club elected officers for the season led by President Th McKeever, Vice President C D Welch, and Secretary O P M Morlingocks. A banquet will be held at the Throop hotel on Thursday. Governors candidates will respond to toast. The state tent book board now in session in Topeka was invited to attend.

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Twenty five carloads of threshing machines pass through Topeka

Twenty five carloads of threshing machines for Kansas and Oklahoma moved via Rock Island from Kansas City through Topeka. The elaborate train drew crowds as faxes and banners advertised the event, adding humor to the procession. The machines originated in Minnesota and were shipped by a Minnesota threshing machine company.

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State university students study degeneracy at insane asylum

Pro F W Blackmur led seventeen State University students to inspect the insane asylum unit to study diseases and social pathology. They spent the forenoon at the asylum. none attended the reform school due to concerns over smallpox safety at the institution.

State University Insane Asylum F. W. Blackmur Insane Asylum Unit Inniane Asytus

Rural drama bill includes acclaimed plays at Crawford

The Crawford stage announces a program of dramatic events tonight and tomorrow afternoon and evening featuring well known works such as Shore Acres The Old Homestead The Little Minister and a promising Dairy Farm production. The lineup promises a superior experience with a broader selection for rural audiences.

Crawford

Deaths and Funerals Card Notes Local Losses

Deaths report for Mrs Ward at 1800 West Tenors Avenue with services at home Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment planned in Murriaville. Pred Bayne, 13, died at 115 Kansas Avenue. funeral set for Sunday after prayers at 2 o’clock. Mrs Aretta Button dies at 1802 Monroe. funeral Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Interment in Toledo cemetery. Survivors listed: Mrs Button, Kate Joby, George, Charlie, and B. J. Woodley.

EB. Ward I G. Ward West Tenors Avene Punera Mbiryaville Kan Pred Bayne Kansas Avenue Haturday Aretta Button Monroe

Palms and Wood Meet on Handover to Cuban Government

The family of President elect Palma arrived in Washington for a conference with General Wood to discuss the transfer of government to Cuban administration. A government report notes average conditions in Mines beat 104 and mentions total damage.

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