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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1902

Page

6

Lost girl Daisy Chipper found at friend’s home near Lecompton

Daisy Chipper, sixteen, disappeared Saturday from her dam shop employment. She was found at the home of Minne Swallow, south of Lecompton, after taking a 3 o'clock train and refusing to return home with her father. The family cites a continual headache as a factor in what is described as mental strain.

Daisy Chipper Kaw Mss Minne Swallow Locompton Tutte J. & Chipper Mondey Sigur

Mystery Surrounds Miss Daisy Clapper’s Disappearance

Miss Daisy Clapper and friend Miss Hifie Galloway vanished after an uptown outing on Saturday. A note left behind claimed a future act, a train ticket to Lecompton was found, and a river search followed. Daisy’s fate remained unclear as family and investigators pursued leads.

Roosevelt Shakes Hands in Athens Stop on Southern Trip

President Roosevelt arrived in Athens at 2 PM and was greeted by a crowd. At Riceville he paused for a hand shake, defying rain as he spoke from a depot stand to about a dozen listeners and was met by a large reception committee and local militia units.

Athens Tenn Roosevelt Riceville Wouter Jane Sixth Regiment Ana‘s Deltalion Milla Acter

Methodist Protestants meeting closes in Kansas conference

The thirty-second session of the Kansas conference of the Methodist Protestant Church ended in session. A dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. Monary of Peabody in the new conference building. An appeal for 375 to liquidate the balance of the debt drew responses totaling 3400. District appointments and substitutions were announced for several districts. In politics, Nate D. Green of Reading won in a race in Berks and Lehigh counties over Mr. Kline.

Joes Ailen A. A. Smith Belieview Bellaire Canton W. Frame Hedron J. A ‘Wilburn Jay T. J. Strickler Fowler Chapel Sprague Purley A. Mekilio Barlan Eadduse C.F Green A EM Snyder Rowe Hill Distri Ie Taylor Fort Scott Eres Green Ose Ubleners Mepter A M. Baker Char Prescott Oupi Teatatlety Harrisburg Nate D. Green Readinn Grees Berks Lehigh Counties Kline

Fortune Favors a Texan in Distress

A garbled clipping mentions head distress and a Dr Rings Sep Lite Pilg. WT Whitehead writes about feeling renewed, while reference to Ki and liver troubles appears. Likely a brief health or testimonial item with unclear names and places.

Fortune Thegan Whitehead Kion

Opening in earnest as campaigns flood state with pamphlets

W J Bailey Republican governor candidate resumes constant campaign circuit after brief rest. Fusionists and Republicans flood state with literature. Harris, Baker, Olson and Foley figures court support in districts. Party tickets formed in Parsons and Brown county with key local races shaping the fall contest.

W. J. Bailey Craddock Kansas City Kas Harrie Congress Harris Pacific Railroads Senate Louis Wulfekubler Leavenworth Lucien Baker United States Hirth Baker Foley Burton Parsons Long

McCulloch Arrives to Inspect Coaling Station

Revenue cutter McCulloch under Captain Coulson sails from Derek harbor to San Francisco to examine a proposed coaling station site. The report notes earlier visits and a plan tied to undersea facilities and discharge of coal cargoes, with observations of gear and seaworthy condition.

San Francisco Cal McCulloch Coulson Derek Harbor Wiralet

Dairy cattle and hog stock show attracts crowds at state fair

Large crowds gathered as experts lecture on dairy cattle and sheep at the state exhibition. Judges from Kansas and nearby states assess Aberdeen Angus, Shorthorns, Clydesdales, and Poland China hogs while breeders from Topeka, Richland, Bethany, and other towns exhibit prize herds.

Allendale T Farm Topeka Lord Butterfly McAfee Larson F Plainview Everest Kas J. A. Crowder & Son Bethany Snyder Bro Winfield Thret Adsters Saddl Dietrich & Spauldine Fichmond, Kun Poland H. W. Cheney Sandy Brook Job Valena Hague & Son Walton McFarland Bros Beaman, Mo Parce Seraere Sa Joes Sedalin Harry Sneed Nebo Lincoln George Briggs & Son Clay Center Neb Peter An O Richard Kan F. P J. J. Lit Obio Chester Whit Michigan

Wednesday stock show trots headline at fairgrounds

Wednesday program for the stock show features horse and harness events at the fairgrounds. Judges begin work, with 2:20 trot and free for all trotting races plus running events planned. Officials and workers prepared the midway and harness entries listed include King Jackie and other entrants from Topeka and surrounding farms.

Jackie H. J. Lee Topeka Kaz Tun Underwood M. I. Campbell Kromeing Wiliem Klaney Kanssa Cy H. A Wynn Kan Xen George Burchert Mes A. Martin Denver Wi ¢ Grove Par Orton Bena Kataee Phillips Rie & Skelton Fredonia Ah Ian

Samson 4 Busy Man. How He Keeps Things on that Move

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a busy man named Samson arranging an express car with horses and stalls. It mentions a display and reserved spaces, with references to peers and multiple carloads. The text is unclear and lacks coherent events or dates.

Charles Simeon

Meet horse and Toy McCoy on track display

Toy McCoy and Donald team with a $L90 Deck driving unit for exhibition on the track alongside a meet horse.

Meet Horse Toy McCoy Donald

Pleads Guilty in Tragic Double Murder Case

A man pleads guilty after a deadly sequence ending with the strangling and bludgeoning of a wife and her infant daughter. The husband awaits possible execution, with legal maneuvering and insanity defenses discussed as the case proceeds toward sentencing.

Mutual Insurance Convention in Kansas Sees 12 Companies Represented

About thirty delegates attend the third annual convention of the Mutual Insurance Companies of Kansas with twelve companies represented. President W B Gasche urges uniform rates, equitable livestock rules, member financial reserves, and bail-in legislation to cover potential losses. Officer elections conclude the gathering tomorrow.

Mutual Insurance Companies of Kansas Lings Comenitires W. B. Gasche Gusche

New York Lovers Die in Dual Tragedy of Jealousy

In New York, Charles O'Neil famed actor and his companion Mite Jia were found dead from gunfire after a quarrel. O'Neil died shortly after learning his wife, who was away on business, had been staying at a hotel with another man. A gun and papers suggesting a confession were found at the scene.

New York Charles O'Neil Jia O'Neil O'Nell O'sell Duthe Aly

President Roosevelt Opposes Deadwood to Omaha Cowboy Race

President Roosevelt disapproves the proposed Deadwood to Omaha cowboy race and the contest is abandoned after Humane Societies join the opposition. The president’s stance, conveyed by George B. Cortelyou, ends the bid for the event amid concerns over rider safety and supervision.

Deadwood Roosevelt Omaha George B. Cortelyou

Market Report Notes Mixed Wheat and Commodity Activity

Grain futures opened lower with September wheat easing while receipts rose and exports appeared strong. Cattle and hog markets showed firm tendencies and deferred gains, with price movement constrained by uncertain export demand and weather damage concerns in key growing regions.

Nebraska Mississippi Seaboard Essetia Hille Smc Towa Jamimes Tanuney

Fragmented 19th Century Market Wire Text

Market notes show banana and orange prices, tola price mentions, and scattered regional market references. Dairy, dried goods, and wool prices appear amid disjointed bulletins. Stock and money markets reference New York closing, with general volatility and mixed advances across sectors.

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