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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1902

Page

5

Civic Improvement Society Elects Officers At Meeting

Kaye presides as president of the Tin Sarak Centernhl Cteie Improvement Society planning a two year program. Officers named include Dean Kaye as president and T. J. Amdnesin as secretary with Pt. Bugetienke as treasurer. The group aims to mobilize volunteers for civic work and may appoint up to 100 vice presidents to assist in outreach and price access for members.

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Contestant questions tease readers in a local paper notice

The page presents a jumble of reader questions and longish statements about a satin contest, prize values, and mentions of Swearingen’s Jewelry Store and The Cudahy Packing Co. Readers are invited to write or call for details, with a weekly Saturday standing of contestants noted in the journal.

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Topeka Team Wins at Lake Contrary Meet

St Joseph High School teams took top honors in the Minanurt Valley track meet at Lake Contrary, with St Joseph first totaling 41 points, Lincoln second with 29, and Kansas City third. Individual winners included Grice of Pemwka and Pritesscund in the sprint and relay events, while Griggs placed high on the mile. Also noted is a New Bond Decision by the Supreme Court regarding refunding county bonds and actions by county commissioners.

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Behind Closed Doors in Ames County Money Probe

The county board in Ames County plans a secret session to review expert reports on T. T. Kelly candidate for state treasurer amid alleged discrepancies. The board has faced leaks and internal criticism while preparing a report expected later this week.

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New fraternal insurance order active in Illinois

A newly formed fraternal insurance order called The Cavalles emerges with incorporators including Charlie F Beat HL A Ewing Myler Le LL North EW Myler BE Jones and W B Root of Join New Eldredge Book publishers announce a second edition of Judge Fidredge poems after the first edition sold out.

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Harding seeks pictures for hospital walls and rooms

Dr. Hok Harding promotes a fund to secure cabinet-size photographs to decorate a bedside ward and other spaces. Volunteers frame and mount light oval photos for donation, priced at one dollar per dozen, with Downing's providing quick service and wall space for the displays.

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Social Notes From a Kansas Evening Gathering

Mint Mary Lakin hosted an informal seven o'clock dinner at her home corner First and Western avenues in honor of Miss Me Pike and Miss Gene MePike of Atahi. The event featured luncheon, floral decor, and a lively afternoon study on An Afternoon Party with guests including Miss Embleton and Miss Vanderpool.

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Trip Around the World Social Event Honors Local Notables

The First Methodist society hosts a charity event titled A Trip Around the World planned by Women of Ye First SDeth els Epitope v lures tomorrow. Patrons include Joab Mulvaine house 123 Topeka Ave and several other prominent locals, with homes decorated to portray Bowton the laslst times and Far East themes.

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Washburn to host Haskell Indians in Lawrence game tomorrow

Washburn hosts the Haskell Indians tomorrow afternoon at Washburn grounds with George Cook starting on the mound. Cook, a former Ottawas pitcher, strengthens the Washburn rotation as lineups shift with Mehi catching and Mose, Caldren, Anderson, Workley or Kilby in various infield and outfield roles. Lawrence Banks will officiate.

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Nation's Michigan Crusade Reflections From Mrs. Nation

Mrs Nation writes from Fling Michigan describing her temperance crusade experience in Michigan and Ann Arbor. She reflects on youth, government, and prohibition, urging loyalty to temperance causes and criticizing enforcement leagues and conspirators while asserting that prohibition harms, not helps, and pledges to pursue trials amid public reaction.

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Fragmentary OCR Text Reflects Political Claim and Moral Debate

The readable portions show a heated, scattered critique involving mob behavior, Christianity, and education. Mentions a “loyal state,” a place called Ath Arbor, and references to a person or group named CAHRIEN NATI. The text is highly fractured with unclear syntax and missing context.

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Old Poence Suit and Insurance Case Highlights

The suit against L Holman over $3500 alleged misappropriation was ruled on by Judge Mazen with Potter as plaintiff. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company moves to test a contested policy claiming medical history or preexisting conditions may affect the claim. Richard Bartholdt of St. Louis was renominated for the Tenth district, unopposed, marking his sixth time.

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B F Baird Sues Wells Fargo Express for Damages

In district court B F Baird sues the Wells Express company for 11.00 damages claiming his son Basil Baird of the Twenty Eighth Infantry drowned on duty. Baird asserts the government bore the expense and that the express company cannot demand the money, noting the body was recovered after the incident.

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The Ninth District Convention This May Report

The article notes the Ninth district convention details and mentions a congressman, with focus on political alignment and party perspective. It describes a contested slate within a Democratic context and references local electoral expectations and lines for the May period.

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