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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1902

Page

6

Merger Favored By Delegates At Irrigation Congress

Delegates at the irrigation congress debated a merger with strong support from key leaders while prospects for river navigation and development were discussed. The session heard reports from committees and officials on resolutions and the practical phase of irrigation policy as the assembly progresses.

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Explosions and Fire Rake Birmingham Causing Massive Damage

A panic erupted in Birmingham as explosions and a large blaze damaged property worth around 200000 dollars. Reported injuries included several workers at Moore and Mandies Hardware and nearby structures. Fire crews battled the blaze through heavy smoke and intense heat, with authorities inspecting the site for safety violations.

Birmingham Purtainsham Ata Moore & Mandies Hardware A. Sidlbninitie Beetper Tuidings Pt Tan Company Neenie Progerty Huilding Parrawir Aalerman Baric Watorys Spectiatonn

Fragmented reminiscence from North Bridge paper club event

An unclear OCR fragment describes a meeting at 43 Park Street North Bridge with members Chewing WHI and Gilbern A, small talk about Internet and others. The passage centers on a speaker’s recounting, with mention of a ceremony, a person named Antuanp Ty More, and various ritual-like actions. The text is largely garbled.

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Indian Head Interment Sparks Local Controversy and Heritage Ties

A long fragment describes a dispute over an Indian Head burial site and tribal ties. It recounts a center stage scene in which a tag is raised and a wall is referenced. The text notes enduring occupancy of a firm and mentions the interment date and tribal links without clear specifics.

Isa Maana Google Moe St. Horny

Lively Chicago Riot and Detective Connflix Scene

A chaotic Chicago riot erupts as a detective intervenes in a violent incident involving a wife beater. Police, bystanders, and onlookers clash near a residence. Authorities arrest one suspect while others flee, with the crowd dispersing after a tense confrontation.

Fragmented OCR notes on a troubled school official

Readable text hints at a chaotic school situation with references to a schoolmaster or principal and disruptive conditions. The fragmentary lines mention a village, a metropolitan context, and disordered events surrounding a school setting without clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.

Two Meetings Held by Local Party Groups in Hillsboro

Readable fragments describe two gatherings by Stabl and Swhbins aligned with Independent Tepablican numbers in county election efforts. Attendees included Rev. POW and other local leaders at presbyterian and Highland Park venues. Debates covered candidate support and party unity amid tense local political maneuvering.

Stabl Swhbins Snerat Elutrey Presbyterian Leland Etreets Pow Matlery Uriah Oaelé Geary W. Chirk L.A Stahl Bat Muldory Orenstion Nis Topeka Lars Siehels Fle Ubelio Teva Et Sounty Enn Giksr Evdaskiy Khaw Wwe Kansar Bert Poeta Feoetsehtagi Og Crbhead Frank Foster Tade

Fragmented Political Oration On Party Loyalty And Merit

Fragmentary remarks critique party loyalty while praising fidelity and accountability in nominations. The speaker condemns opposition accounts and emphasizes mutual duties within the party, urging careful consideration of character and carriage for public trust.

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Philips declines debate challenge in county GOP feud

On October 2 the Independent Republican campaign committee extended a debate series between Frank Stal and Bert Lucas, or L.A. Senvettre and Gulun Nichols, with other reps possible. Philips, chairman of the Republican county committee, declined to meet the debaters, noting no written communication and no grounds for refusal to meet.

Independent Republican Campaign Committee HLM Philips Republican Frank Stal Bert Lucas L.A. Senvettre Gulun- Nichols Re Iene Camineteet Ledeendiate Bnd

Kirkpatrick Seeks Key Role in Wilson County Vote

Ex congressman Kirkpatrick of the Third district seeks support from state party leaders in Wilson County as a potential regent candidate. He expects election and influence in state affairs if seated, while backing Chester Lang for U S senator unless convention dictates otherwise.

S. S. Kirkpatrick Tom Wilson County Kirkpatrick Ap Lie Rypublicans Kirkpathels Fins Chester T. Lang United States

Liverpool Crocader dies from wound after protest incident

Let out of prison Liverpool, John Kenkit, once injured by a thrown chit at a meeting, dies of pedemetia supervening from the wound. His son, part of the anti-riot campaign, visited him briefly before returning to custody after the funeral.

Liverpool John Kenkit Birkenbrad

National Association of Manufacturers meets with mine union leaders

A Philadelphia conference between the National Association of Manufacturers and officials from the United Mine Workers is discussed. The committee, led by David M. Parry, will visit Philadelphia to arrange a meeting with President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway and other operators. Baer denies knowledge of any conference.

New York UN Anthtérite Cowl Roads John Murkie Natiowal Association ‘of Manufacturers Mr Mitchell Thistrict United Mine Workers Bertalpy Mawany Sabe Fowler Nefon Baer Phdiadelphia National Association of Manufacture Rome Thin City Omawalt Nipon Phyladetpnia & Reading Railway Othr David M. Parry Indhinipolis Manufacturers” Association John Maxwell Ta Hopspelis George H. Barbour Detroit Richard Young Frank Kenke City Leake Neen

Jury to Probe Alleged Conspiracy in Bennett Estate Case

Freehold New Jersey October grand jury met to investigate an alleged conspiracy to gain possession of the late Henry M Bennett estate. Named parties include Laura Eig ear Cy ik Hendricks of Bagontin nul Decmer Jualley of te Peace Samual tanton of Hoboken and others tied to the effort.

Bennett Freehold Monmouth County Grand Jury Justice Fort Laura Eigear Cy Ik, Hendricks Bagontin Decmer Jualley Te Peace Samual Tanton Hoboken Henry Mt. Bennett

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Records

Mary PD Halliday transfers to R. A and Smith for $1500, several lots on Tenth Avenue East. J Thomas and wife sell to R. A Hurst for $95 with lots on Taylor Street, Stringham’s addition. Westerly Savings Bank transfers to J. HL Devlin for $1900 on Monrot Street. Shadinger and wife sell to W. Berjundthal for $309 on Laserence Street, Parkdale. E. E. Dunlap to Chas Granger for $1, lots in Brooklyn Heldts addition. J. Thomas, sister and wife, to S Shaddliger for $9072 on Lawrence Street, Parkdale addition.

Mary PD Halliday R. A Smith Tenth Avenue East J. Thomas R.A Hurst Taylor Street Stringham’s Westerly J. HL. Devlin Monrot Street Shadtinger Berjxundthal Laserence Street Parkdale E. E. Dunlap Chas H. Granger Brooklyn S Shaddliger Lawrence Street

TERMINATE THE STRIKE Washington Detroit war board action

Washington Oct 5 Secretary Moody orders Commander John Pillsbury relieved from the United States cruiser Prairie and assigned to the general war board. Commander Duncan Kennedy will relieve Pillsbury aboard the Prairie to resume duty with the fleet.

the Prairie Washington Moody

North Topeka Social Notes and Local Appointments

In North Topeka today residents from Hoyt and Silver Lake visit shops and report a Victor from Silver Lake yesterday. Harper & Co announces a military sale at 605 Kansas Avenue. Local society, church guilds, and committee meetings fill the week with gatherings at Lukens Opera House and the Second Presbyterian reception for Mrs. Archibald of Brookline.

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New French Ambassador and Wife Arrive in Washington

The dispatch notes that the new French ambassador and his wife are to arrive in the capital within a few days. Details are scarce due to the fragmentary OCR text, but the report confirms the forthcoming arrival and mentions the ambassador’s wife.

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Cheap Settlers Rates To The West And Northwest

On the first and third Tuesdays of August September and October, consult the ticket agent of the undersigned for full information. Find the least cost for your proposed trip. H. Crosier, TP A., 23 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. M. Levey.

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