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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1902

Page

7

Flood of Gold Kaw Valley Potatoes Yield Enormous

A Topeka based crop report describes Kaw Valley potato harvests as unusually high with yields reaching up to 250 bushels per acre. Farmers report excellent quality and strong market demand as commission firms handle increased shipments while trade routes extend to Texas, California, and Western states.

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Wealthy resident accuses Nortonville man in street attack

News text reports a late night assault on a Nortonville resident on Commercial Street. Police, led by Chief Sult an, searched the area after midnight with a posse and local officers, tracing the attack to a suspect amid rumors of a home robbery.

Nortonville Atenteon Tittihove Leon Atock Sult~an Tabietius

Fragmented OCR gives obscure crime scene fragment

A garbled OCR passage describes a tense moment at a doorway with a stockman and a tense witness. The text includes disjointed names and actions, mentioning a hidden boot and forgotten valuables, but fails to present a clear, coherent event or conclusion.

Kent Itu Glasek

Beaumont Fire Rips Oil Field Tracts In Texas Coast Region

A massive blaze struck oil fields near Beaumont Texas Oct due to a breakdown in lines. Losses estimated between 101000 and 210000 dollars with multiple derricks and pumping units destroyed. One worker injured and wife reportedly not missing as rumors spread amid extensive property damage. Fire halted by lack of wind and containment efforts continuing at Spindle Tan avenue area.

Maries Henty Beaumont Tex Oot Cory Rimor Crowley Corbett

Fast Mail Wrecked Near Burlingtion On the Chicago Line

The Fast Mail No. 4 bound for Chicago derailed at Burlingtion on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line last night. Fireman Mahlon Sand was killed, engineer Johnston injured, and four cars wrecked. One train clark sustained minor injuries as a coal mount dropped from the tender caused the derailment.

Gaba Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Pireman Mahlon Burlingted Ehemeer Johrston Mall Clarks

Democratic students rally at University of Kansas for student body election

Fragmentary report describes a student gathering organized by the University of Kansas’ Democratic club with officers listed and promises of rewards. Mention of enthusiasm and early organizational steps is noted amid unclear details and garbled portions.

Lawrence, Tem Gel Tly University of Kansas George J. Trembotl Sion MN. Shurpiese Branvem Erquhuean Phi Organiaalion

Burglars Loot Local Safe In Early Morning Break In

Burglars blew open a local safe last night at a residence on J. H. Lans des haritwitt stare. They escaped with about 5400 dollars before police arrived. no injuries reported as investigators cordon the scene.

Davenport, NehkoOet J. H. Landes Haritwitt Wisemahert

Wanderers tale of tonic cure from fainting to vigor

A patient recalls a year spent visiting cities like Toronto and New York seeking relief from a nervous malady. He describes daily distress and eventual improvement after using a Posturm Covent Pood Coffee beverage, claiming six months after starting the remedy his symptoms faded and he regained health.

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Baldwin Ready Says Zeigler Promised to Stand by Him

Baldwin asserts Zeigler pledged support amid mounting pressure. The claim follows a tense political moment as allies rally around Baldwin ahead of a critical vote. Zeigler’s response and whether the pledge stands are under public scrutiny.

Zeigler

Independent candidates stir Kansas politics and Arctic plans

A long dispatch notes Alaska expedition talk by Evelyn Baldwin and Peary linked figures, plus Kansas campaign moves. It covers independent ticket efforts in New York and shifts in party conventions, with debates planned in Kansas districts and comments from Thomas H Grisham on joint appearances.

Reception for G A R at Pension Office by Ware

Washington pension commissioner Ware hosted a Tuesday afternoon reception for thousands of Grand Army of the Republic members at the Pension Office. Attendees included high officials and veterans groups, with platform ceremonies and patriotic exercises observed by many.

Washibstantet Ware Ve Tumbera G. A. Kk Toveyag Woliantmne Mini Beemancy Enterior Byam Seine Comlantoner Patent Clete Bulley Pension Grand Army Petie Halle Chervees Tarranes Dawrpert Bully Hasis

Prohibition editor claims burglary tied to Prohibition party foes

Steves of the Fulcrum, a Prohibition paper, says his office was burglarized last night. He alleges insiders in authority within the Prohibition party instigated the crime and promises identification leads. A $325 reward is offered for positive identification.

Fypublicasa Tafella Craddork Railey Mr. Craddoce Otie Sir. Galley Topeka Craddock Whee Bulle Ky James M Lewis Kinsley Wein Sya Turtoniatr Prohibition P.M. Steves Fulcrum Prohibition Party Pulcrum Steves Breves

Me Thurstons Apples Exhibition at Bank Window

J W Thurrens of the Bank of To peka presents an in window display of varied apples. Featured varieties include Rhode Island greening Sampson Red Streaks Ben Davis Jonathan Arkansas Blacks and others. A Frank Franty grown by Gottrich weighs about 12 ounces. A Golden Pippin crowning by J H Any and pears from Dever Welch’s weigh 15 ounces.

J. W. Thurrens Bank of Topeka Ben Davis Jonathans Mari Arkanens Gootrich J. H. Any.pear Dever Welchs Wakaruss Owever Durie Pricer Chicago Kanaan City Keine City Soalpwr Salita Howe Chieaco Anders Donkey fataEe AG. Goodwin

Keene Leases Bucking Hall Home of Lothian in Norfolk

Foxhall Keene seeks Bucking Hall at Aylsham in Norfolk from the Marquis of Lothian. The estate is famed for its garden and bird life, with grounds featuring Boime farms.

Buckiing Hall Marquis of Lothian London Foxhall Keene Bes Aylsham Manuals of Lothian Ene

Markets Today I Crop Prices Edge Lower as Weather Improves

Market notes show favorable weather for crops with corn prices easing to eight and cattle and hogs slipping slightly. Chicago reports steady to lower prices amid light trading as December closes high and futures react to demand and receipts. Livestock in St Louis shows steady feeder trades with cattle and sheep trading firm.

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Chicnic Livestock Market Notes

Fragmented OCR text mentions livestock, prices, and trading terms with scattered names. Readable parts point to market activity among sellers and buyers, with references to stockers and Western breeds. Details are unclear but indicate a routine market roundup and price notes from a livestock yard.

Prairie Market and Cotton Prices at New York and Galveston

Market notes show mixed activity across commodities and financials. Grain and produce items like wheat and potatoes appear with prices noted, while cotton and wool markets display tentative demand. The New York money market and stock trading patterns reflect cautious gains and fluctuating equities, with notable activity in rail and industrial shares.

Aneron Ae Eee Stosiian Zemons York California Celorano Bartlett Beure Rae “Stake Hincas

Market Gossip and Grain Prices From Chicago Trade Notes

A partial market report notes traders seeking convession to ndt a market and lists grain activity around Chicago. Prices show corn and wheat figures, with car counts and futures terms but many OCR fragments remain, including references to Paul Atchison and local exchange notes.

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Suffering in Hawaii as 600 Porto Ricans appeal for aid

A report from Hilo Hawaii cites testimony from 600 Porto Ricans on sugar plantations. They allege cruel treatment hunger and denial of hospital care unless paid and long prison terms for minor offenses. They urge U S government action and a commission to investigate conditions in Hawaii.

San Juan P. A Hilo Hawaii Segars Porte Washington

Early Winter Arrives in England After Arctic Summer

London reports a swift shift to winter with lows near freezing and frost in various areas. An Austrian meteorologist predicts a notably cold season across Europe, possibly the harshest in fifty years, with extended winds and heavy conditions.

London United Kingdom Eidegras Ledochoweks Europe

Change for Lump of Coal at Jersey City Saloon

A fragment describes a New York case where a man in a Jersey City saloon pockets a lump of coal as a prank. A proprietor at the Seveney Inn notes the incident occurred at closing time. The scene hints at a humorous exchange and a court house connection.

New York Get Jersey City John Saul Seveney Inn

Bloodthirsty bulldog attack ends in tragedy spill

In Guilford Connecticut a farmer's rural guard dog protecting Al Ten Bristol's farm fought a long battle with a rogue bulldog that had tasted blood. The attacking animal was killed by local farmers after the encounter. No other injuries reported. A separate item notes a shipment of gold valued at 3 million dollars and a bird arrival in San Francisco.

Axel Waterbury Get Az Reptyn Guilford

Vast Road Knits of Pew Betp and Gay Nation

Fragmentary OCR text references vast road knits and a nation, with unclear names and locations. Core readable items include a mention of a group or project and possible geographic or organizational identifiers, but details are unusable. The record notes uncertain associations and no confirmed events or outcomes.

Ant Anna

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