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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1902

Page

6

Wheat condition report shows Kansas crop trends and acreage

Secretary Coburn releases May condition update with wheat planting and harvest figures. Report notes 3,596,14S acres showing, statewide conditions improving from May 21 to May 22. Early estimates project yields around 50 to 60 percent of normal, with substantial regional variation and ongoing cultivation efforts across counties.

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Gun Club Shoot Highlights Turbulent Match at Tox Pekts

The weekly gun club meet drew strong turnout as Ideal Lor and J J Gorman clashed with GH Morton in a tense 10 de Binds duel. Gorman scored high with a 3 10 break, while Oopie Perkine assisted on health tasks and Buff Hungate kept pace. The event crowned a top shooter amid a small field of contenders seeking club acclaim.

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Duggists at Wichita Convene With Large Attendance

The Wichita gathering of druggists opened with a 10 oclock convening led by President F. A. Snow of Topeka Power. Paul Brown spoke, welcoming attendees, and Snow delivered the annual address highlighting the session’s aims and reports. Prof J. Sayre of Lawrence presented on the expansion of planning and trade interests, while Sayre’s paper drew notable interest from the group.

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Best of Her Class Piruncltes Demonstrates Her Skill

A concise report notes May Sion ET. itiphan Gemponstrated ite test showing strong performance by a standout student. The article highlights a forthcoming event and praises skill, precision, and achievement.

Hill Missing After Eruption Silence Follows

Reports describe a missing hill figure and a volcanic eruption suspected to have caused harm. The volcano remains quiet but likely temporary, with observers noting the region’s activity and the need for cautious return paths. Correspondents describe locals evacuating and seeking shelter as tremors ease.

Sidewalk Collapse Kills and Injures in New York Street

A temporary sidewalk gave way at Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth Street during a parade, nearly killing insulation manager Elvin Te Cootder and wounding about two others. Rescue crews, police, and ambulances worked as officials review blame. the coroner notes the sidewalk lacked sufficient strength to bear weight.

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Poor Mail Service Delays At Topeka Depot Today

Fragmentary OCR report shows Santa Fe train mail sacks arriving at Topeka depot, left on platform for about one hour forty minutes before being moved to post office. Observers noted delays and confusion as sacks remained outside while awaiting distribution, impacting evening mail handling and prompting questions about service.

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Hoot backs out in Carson case over posted forfeits

San Francisco May 1 Jack Poat planned to meet Gaingy Gartner in a tight contest at Carson Nevada on July 4. The forfeits were posted and linked to Senator Lavicianipen of Nevada. Promoters claim Greessine’s name appears and the matter proceeds with signed documents in Hodes.

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Bailey Men Score Victory at Republican Convention

A Wichita crowd witnesses the Kansas Republican convention where delegates fill the arena, bands play, and officers including sergeants at arms and justice candidates are named. The article notes crowd size, venue strain, and talks of holding future conventions in Topeka.

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Fragmentary sports scene with crowd at finish

A garbled report describes a crowd around a race as a football or track event finishes. The Miller team extended its wind and listened to a distant finish while spectators reacted and the crowd density altered.

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Senate Debates Delay Omnibus Statehood Bill Vote

Washington reports detail senate committee opposition to rushing the omnibus statehood bill for Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona with a vote postponed. Propositions to loosen licenses for raisings and coinage subsidies are debated while leaders note procedural delays and a funeral attendance influencing floor action.

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Rock Island to Combine With Burlington at St Louis

The Rock Island and Burlington railways are reported forming a compact affecting Wiseins Ferry and World’s Fair termini. It would involve new passenger station access from Twentieth and Walnut over a circuitous route to the ferry wharf, with Rock Island securing a terminal site to provide ample facilities outside theexisting terminal association.

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Railroad to Mesa Mix and Bonds Plan

A report notes a proposal for a Phoen[ix] to Mesa railway project with a right of way secured by unanimous agreement. The piece covers water storage debates, county bond plans up to 21,501,000 for a reservoir, and weather notes mentioning Kansas and a forecast.

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Market Roundup and Weather Report From Local Ledger

The column blends cattle futures, livestock market notes, and weather observations. It notes cattle and hog receipts, price ranges, and regional market activity, with scattered mentions of weather effects on prices and supply. prices show mixed movement while market tone hints at cautious activity. The piece also references Chicago and Kansas City livestock summaries and nearby produce market chatter, adding a broad agricultural snapshot.

Cattle Market Notes From St Louis Livestock Auction

Fragmentary report covers cattle movements at St Louis Livestock Market with references to Shoo head Tom’s artes scully and grassers. Mentions markets in Texas and Coffen Market with raw sugar and bib powder terms appearing amid scattered price and cattle stream notes.

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Fragmented 19th century market notes mix grains and livestock

Fragmentary OCR lists prices and goods including wheat barley oats and cattle with shifts in measurements. Mentions Liverpool cables Wheat prices and stock moves, noting market activity and assorted commodities traded in a provincial setting.

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