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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1902

Page

2

Strange Wedding Scene Sparks Disorder in Baltimore

Miss Batiste, a prettyMary, and Jowess Goldberg marry before a crowded congregation. A disruption erupts as Goldberg's bride elicits anger from the groom and guests. Police later intervene as an orthodox Jewish ceremony proceeds amid a procession of officials, musicians, and a display of lavish garments and ceremonial items.

Baltimore Miss Batis Jewa Eden Jereph Goldberg Abraham Oren Che Alvié Tie Beth Mra Ripper Goodman Mir Goldberg Ertindes Joan Marie TaMel Geaitman Murle Powhattoy

Meeting the Shah through hurried royal procession

A fragmented description traces the Yorshinn court along the Toberan road in a tense rush to greet Sa Pat and observe the return of potentates. The narrative, readlike reportage, notes camels, mules, and horses crowding the line as guards and attendants move in a swift ceremonial pageant headed toward a distant aim.

New Yorke Yorshinn Toberan Roper Wayne Loodens Pietares

Unclear grocery list with mixed items and quantities

Fragmented OCR text lists granulated sugar other goods 12 lbs navy beans pumpkin pears apricots salmon olives pickles coffee sauerkraut macaroni tapioca evaporated peaches light loaf flour with prices and weights. Contains sales duct and irregular formatting.

Tim Murphy at New Crawford Tonight in Old Innocence

A lively Crawford program promises Tim Murphy in Old Innocence, followed by On the Suwanee River and a set of variety acts. The lineup includes Rudolph & Adolui at the New Crawford Wednesday, plus Mason and Maton and Richards & Pringie minstrel shows with prices from 10 to 28 cents.

Tim Murphy Crawford Sydney Grundy Carver London Queen Victoria Ellethettal Tom Sturphy America Mason and Maton Rudolph & Adolui Charles Newman

Italians Offer Help in Voluntary Support Movements

Rome reports Italian volunteers ready to assist the Macdonalds and allied forces amid rising tensions. General Woodward signals cautious timing as spring expectations loom while Albania faces turmoil and Turittish provocations. The piece notes public enthusiasm grows, yet stresses restraint and practical aims.

Rome Gaeibakli Albania AL Bitntn

Topeka News Snaps and Campaign Notes

Local items report ongoing registration, court of honor events, and church dedications. Daniel Markam tours the county as Democratic candidate. Bishop Castle visits Topeka. United Brethren church fund raisings noted. Kettle drums for Jackson’s Twenty third regiment. Topeka football prep and Haskell vs Lindshoro noted. City officials discuss waterworks bonds and a 15,000,000 plan while voters register and civic groups hold meetings.

Tormparrow Rosavill Crayford Eexoe George M. Kellam Topeka Kansas City N. Castle D. D United Brethren Church West Topeka Matt Edmonds Jackson Charles Howe Buchanan Street Santa Fe Texas George K. Little UA. 4 Twelfth Quincy Streets T. . Jennings Kansas Daughters of the American Revolution Luther Burns Tyler Street Settlie Ueir Hawkes Chicago International ‘Typographical Union Topeks Eugene Kirk Bert Lacan Watson W. Jamison Kaw Valley Galen Nichols Becat Fred Jewell C. G_ Taylor Burlingame W. Wells Pine Street Asbury Church J. Betts Charis P. Street Percy McDyall S. 1 Atarln Ruth Wells Haskell Ad Lindshoro Washburn

Inshine Exhibits Guilty Plea in Mail Fraud Case

A defendant pleaded guilty before Judge Hook to using the United States mails to defraud. He was sentenced to six years in prison, but Parker was allowed to begin serving thirty days of the sentence at Otugwa due to Mrs Parker’s illness, with the remainder to be served at Franklin County fall where Mrs Parker resides.

Hook United States

OQUEAN TRAVEL Coronation Tourists Up in Europe Traffic

European tourist arrivals show little effect from Coronation. end of season boosts westbound voyages. American passengers on transatlantic liners exceed last year, with eastbound steerage rising as many aliens seek visits to home homes.

New York Europe Wowas Coronath Liv

Oysterman shot by janitor in New York street dispute

Patrick Devanney, an oysterman living on West Eleventh Street near Washington, was shot and killed by Francis Robley, janitor of a nearby apartment building. Robley claimed to be eradicating “toterers” and was jailed after the incident near Washington Place.

New York Patrick Devanney Francis Robley Washington Stat Devanney West Eleventh Street Washington

A Pair of Kings and Portuguese Talks

New York reports in The Times that the upcoming meeting between the King of Portugal and King George is expected to carry political significance. The London correspondent notes discussions on South African matters and reports rumors that Daysend may seek to buy Portugal’s South African colonies, claims dismissed by the foreign office as unfounded.

New York Portugal South Africa London Tibune Daysend Portngal Foreign Office

Made a Perfect Score

Unclear OCR read details. Names and places are garbled. The fragment references a corporal Dehnart of BD company First regiment and a perfect score or milestone. No coherent event or date can be confirmed.

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Kelso Accepts Topeka Pastorate At Cumberland Church

Rev H Kelso, formerly of Alton Indiana, has accepted the pastorate of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Topeka succeeding Rev Hal Smith. He arrives after leading churches in Washington Indiana and Alton IL, and as a four month public advocate for James Millikin University. The endowment fund of the school exceeds a generous sum and construction proceeds next September. Kelso, Indiana native, brings pulpit experience and ownership of future South Topeka home at 618 West Ave.

H. Kelro Cumberland Presbyterian Church Alton First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Topeka Hal Smith Kelso Lebannon Theologies Seminary Lebanon Fern Iuts Sret Washington Ind Til James Millikin University Nuit Decatur Jamon, Micken Wehool Alten West

Tragic Coal Strike Violence Claims One Life

Chicago report details a quarrel over the coal strike that spiraled into a brawl on James Wallace Street. Among eight men, Charles Wulf, 27, dies from stab wounds. George Hows and Devil Schultz are wounded as Frank Brown and John Fitzgibbons are involved. Wulff dies shortly after the assault, while Brown recaps and Fitzgibbons is held as a witness.

Chicago Fght James Wallace Putton Street Ave Charles Wulff Geo. Hows Devil Schultz Frank Brown John Fitzgibbons Ows Wulff Schultz Bows Wulfz

Harvey Praised As Finest Representative In Debate

The Wichita newspaper reports Major Harvey praised for exemplary party service and courteous conduct after a joint debate with opponent Stat or Murvey of Penn. Wall delivered a strong showing as the other side agreed the exchange was satisfactory. A large crowd attended the event as Mr Hirery opened with a five minute intro and Judge Wall spoke briefly before the opponent closed with a twenty minute address.

Wall Ioe Stator Murvey Eet Ham Owernor Jiene Cinie Harvey Republican Party Hirery Judee Wallie Mininutes

Sole heir fights will over sanity and estate in New Jersey

Ferdinand Poetesch asks Judge Roelletat to oppose probate of his brother William Peczech's will leaving all to Ferdinand. Needing proof William was sane, Ferdinand vows to contest and seek equal shares for all relatives if probate proceeds. Also: Glue Works fire in Pittsburg destroys Springdale plant, $129000 loss, insured, suspected arson, 200 job losses.

Trenton N. J Ferdinand Poetesch Roelletat Orphanist Court New Jeresy Lekatee Linder Willam Peczech Ferdinand Beilef William Pittsburg American “Glue ‘Company Springdale

Death of Wichita Merchant Fulton at 46

Wichita Kansas reports the death of merchant Lawrence Fulton aged 46 from Bright's disease after a week of illness. He married Hertha Goul fellow of Denver in July last. Fulton was a veteran shopkeeper in Wichita.

Wichita Kan Laarence Fulton Bright Hertha Goulfellow Denver

Special Bargains in Lacs Cartaina Fabrics Sale

Special we will offer this work some Special Bargains in Lacs Cartaina with a large and choice collection. Prices per yard range from 0.43 to 4.00 dollars depending on width and style. Irish Point and Brussels fabrics offered in 48 to 50 inch widths at varied prices.

Lacs Cartaina

Pickering Confirms Moon Surface Theory During Lunar Eclipse

Harvard professor W H Pickering reports a lunar eclipse observation showing the bright arc around Linne crater enlarging as sunlight diminished. He argues the change supports a frost related surface effect rather than rock reflectance and aims to study the moon further despite poor photographs due to clouds and weather.

Cambridge Mass W. H. Pickering Harvard Linne Pickering Gwins Wendell Wee Greaty

Rockefeller Show Delights Sunday School Teachers in Cleveland

Rockefeller hosted a Sunday school event at Avenue Baptist in Cleveland with a temporary stage and guest supervision by St-John D Rockefeller. About two hundred attendees praised the entertainment while expenses were covered from New York. The report notes forthcoming storms impacting the U S House of Representatives and political tensions in London.

Sires Cleveland Get John D. Rockefeller

Prolonged Irish debate urged on education bill in House

Reports indicate government plans to press questions on the education bill while Premie Balfour is urged to set a day for discussing prosecutions under the crimes act. Notices in the House signal attempts to adjourn and secure a future date for Ireland's constitutional matters.

Ireland Premie Balfour Trim Irela

Women Form Bucket Brigade Stop Fire At Barrett Home

Laurel Springs New Jersey October 20 Women residents formed a long improvised bucket brigade to battle a house fire at Elmer Barrett a Philadelphia businessman. The line of women from wells to the home kept flames in check and saved the structure prompting locals to propose a dedicated women’s fire company for future emergencies.

Laurel Springs I. J Elmer Barrett Philadelphia

Tube War to Be Resumed Amid Oct ER Debates

Fragmented OCR text references a resumed tube war and an Oct ER but lacks clear events, dates, or names. It mentions money value and consumer ads like “Always Bought” and “Best You Buy.” The readable items include generic product slogans and filler phrases without coherent facts or sourcing.

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