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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
2
The ad proclaims Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for nerve, blood, and vitality issues. It asserts superior effects over other tonics, promises increased energy, vigor, and relief from fatigue, and urges readers to begin use now to ward off future ailments.
Low round trip rates advertised by Union Pacific travel desk offer trips to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from June through August with varying dates and prices. Notable fares include 150 to Denver and 3200 to Salt Lake City with multiple inclusive date ranges and city pairs. Personnel listed include F A Lewis city ticket agent and J Fulton depot agent.
The manager and officials convened a conference to discuss team strategy and preparations, outlining aims for upcoming events and coordinating duties across coaching and support staff.
Jol A McPhee resisted resignation as manager of the Cincinnati Baseball Club amid a troubled season. He faced pressure over team performance and gate receipts at home. Colleagues urged him to stay, and Kelley and others debated next season’s leadership as talks of a change circulated with fan and press scrutiny.
SEAT PLAYERS GATHER 750 attending the North American Skat Congress in Detroit Michigan. Delegations from Chicago Milwaukee St Louis and Cleveland attend as formal opening by Vice President Giwether highlights a busy day of play and tours. Seven groups contest in Grade led rounds with prizes to be awarded at tonight's end.
New York May 24 Arthur Featherstone’s 4-year-old chestnut mare Reina won the main race at Gravesend in a 2:07 time, paying 40 to 1 as Blues led the field early and faltered late. O’Conner nabbed second by a short head, with a crowded stretch offering betting drama and the crowd noting unexpected upset and betting on longer shots.
Fragmented OCR text mentions National League teams, Chicago and New York references, and scattered player names with no coherent narrative. The passage appears as garbled, partial lines from a sports section with no clear event, date, score, or outcome to summarize.
A Kansas City Kansas post office mail carrier confessed guilt after inspectors found two holes in the ceiling and three packages containing letters on a thwarted plan to obtain cash. He admitted taking letters over eight months to cover debts, claiming the motive was financial strain. He was arrested and held for federal processing.
An advertisement extols a remedy for alcohol cravings named Curse DRINK Curse DRINK White Ribbon Remedy. It claims to suppress the desire for alcoholic beverages secretly and appeals to temperance advocates and social drinkers alike. The piece notes the remedy reputedly offers a practical, economical treatment and cites testimonials from temperance groups and officials.
Patchy notes describe a series of civic discussions and events including concerts, charity activity, and meetings. Mentions reference La Bon Lawrence piano, Mrs 5 West Bitten Scummon, and a secretary recording remarks. Delegated discussion aims to amend articles, with references to Civica, Whitworth, and Salinas districts.
Weather continues to hamper farming with heavy rains. crops damaged and replants needed. Lower Prairie Dak valley flooded last week. alfalfa stands strong with a very heavy first cut anticipated. Corn shows good stand, some fields require field work. overall wheat outlook favorable amid ample moisture.
A student production of The Mikado at the University of Kansas drew a full house Saturday night. The cast impressed with fine costuming and attractive Japanese stage settings. Members included Robert Brooks and Bu of Emporia, Im ford, Joey Chitford, Maud Marrison of Kansas City, Hey Winton of Guthrie, Louise Najrabbon of Wichita, Janny Tracy of Leavenworth, Augusta Finn Tom of Lawrence, and C. S. Leyster of Concordia.
W T Stead editor of the Review of Reviews writes to Prof Haworth of Kansas University about the Rhodes scholarship. He notes it will be months before executors draw up a plan and that American scholarships will be run by an American board once formed.
Reported disinterment of General Henry Leavenworth’s body at Delhi New York with a guard of honor escort planned to move west. The ceremony and travels are set with arrangements in progress as local residents observe the return of the famed military figure. The account notes community reactions and the ceremonial casket to be used for the journey.
A temperance league gathering at the Ottawa court house May 25 saw strong support from prohibition advocates. The district court deferred action until today as witnesses planned to testify on character and standing. Meanwhile, drowning news from Cowley County reported Steve Werner, a farmer, lost in the Walnut River while testing water. coroner and county attorney investigated with no new facts.
Round trip fare via Union Pacific for May 30 1902 ceremonies at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Event honors Gen Henry Leavenworth founder, with troops from multiple commands, 500 veterans, officers Major General MacArthur and General Bates attending, Granddaughters of Leavenworth, 250 voice choir, Fourth Cavalry Band from Fort Riley, and speakers Ben Dumost and General MacArthur. Tickets go on sale May 2 1902 and return by June 1 1902. contact Union Pacific agents in Kansas City and Leavenworth for details.
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