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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
2
Sporting news notes the American Derby race owners plan for a large field in what promises to be the biggest derby in history. Discussions involve managers and lawyers as arrangements are formed for the event and related meetings with league officials and interested parties.
Veasmagui announces changes as Nick Young agrees to oversee records while the group plans a move to New York. The organization aims to advance professional and athletic links and will hold a key meeting in the coming week. Future steps include reorganizing which members attend national events and managing archives before departure.
Bedmood campaigns across Kentucky amid threats as rival factions allege unsafe votes and legal action. The scene centers on Bedmood’s bid in Louisville and St Louis areas with supporters, opponents, and security incidents noted.
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Chicago May 14 Five weeks from the Derby meeting at Washington Park on June 1 prospects favor a blue ribbon event bigger than any before. Odds favor several horses while pundits doubt a single standout, with estimates of substantial purses and increased betting interest centering on top contenders like Abe Fi Lie, Alan a Dale, Crapute, and others among a crowded field.
The report details a chaotic sequence of trades and bets involving horses in Maine and New Hampshire. It mentions a horse traded for hens, various names, and a campaign plan for the summer. The text notes improved condition of a horse named Mavurloie Brander and speculation about its owner.
The long awaited program for the Bead eeeere 2:07 class was revealed today with entries including Porensa town and jockeys Mopsakt Sliver and Barris. In racing notes from New York, H-Hesty met with Seemie after a recent light with the shrew weight champion of ingtned, while Harris is touted as a protege but may be moved to different mounts as plans unfold.
Reward offer of 200 dollars for arrest and conviction of those who placed a wire weighted with tones on the Oakland One trolley wire on May 1, 1903, and for those who attached a large incrket wire to the trolley on Seward Avenue, with the month implied in the record. The notice references the involved parties and the company.
Kansas reports describe heavy spring rains across multiple counties including Florence Pawnee Saline Clay and Dickinson. The dowpours halted dust, refilled rivers, and are expected to bolster the wheat crop though some areas faced localized flooding and storm damage.
The contest allows any eligible entrant to vote for favorites among friends at the active time to win rewards. The wrapper count adds to regular votes. the person with the most votes gains the top prize, with second and third prizes for others, including a sewing machine and rocking chair. Names of top twenty five vote-getters will be published daily except Sundays and holidays.
A chronic eczema sufferer details severe itching and swelling easing after using S.S.S. blood purifier from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta. Testimonial describes skin inflammation fading, lesions improving, and long-term remission after years of failed remedies.
Rainy spell improves crop prospects as wheat grows well across Kansan farms. May 14 reports from several towns note light showers helping vegetation. one inch rain in particular praised for boosting growth. forecasts imply continued favorable conditions for crops.
In Fort Scott on May 14 a judge offered to reduce a five year term to four if Birdie Ateherty could recite the Lord's Prayer. She failed to repeat it and remained sentence. Devine Been, jailed for perjury, stole a horse and buggy with an accomplice toward Baxter Springs before capture. In Larned, Doc Shepherd was convicted of liquor law violation, fined 60 and costs, and sentenced to 80 days in jail after three barrels of beer and six gallons of liquor were seized for destruction.
May 14 report from Enporta notes most orange groves show severe foliage loss due to worms. The damage concentrates on river bottom lands where trees shed nearly all leaves, risking near-total fruit crop destruction.
The Emporia chorus drew up resolutions to address misstatements in Kansas City papers about the Kansas City May festival. They refuse the second prize of 50 dollars, asserting their stance and seeking correction. The report also notes ongoing trial activity surrounding Rev W H Follett with multiple witnesses describing his conduct and mental state.
Kus May 14. Haynes Bros. receive reward for the Guest Of Com at the Paris event. Metal ships finished and received. The corn wan raleed in Lyon county.
Parkmen start revamping the fair grounds with fence repairs and fieldwork as preparations ramp up for the upcoming event. Officials state crews focus on structural upkeep and safety measures to ensure a smooth fair season.
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