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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1902

Page

2

Cheap settlers rates to the Far West and Northwest

Burlington Route renews a low one way settlers rate of 25.00 from Missouri River to California Portland and Puget Sound during September and October with related reduced fares to Kane district Butte Helena areas and interior Missouri Kansas southwest territories. Through train from Kansas City daily to northwest with coaches chairs free sleepers and connections from Denver at night joining at Alliance Nebraska. Excursions to Ohio Indiana and Washington DC during Grand Army events with dates in September and October. Ask nearest ticket agent for full details and lowest fare information.

Missouri River California Portland Puget Sound Loe Bookane Butte-Helena Interior Missouri Kansas Southwest Territory Hurlington Northern Pacific Kansas City North‘west Butte, Helens Spokane Tacoma Seattle Denver Northwest Alliance Neb Ohio Indiana Washington, D. C Burlington St. Joseph Chicago LOUMS

Wagner Will Probate In Belgium Estate Draws Legal Battle

Kansas news notes John E. Wagner dies in Belgium after living in Atchison and Baltimore. Will names adopted daughter, Susanna Briesen, and two of her sons as guardians. Executors include Charles Singleton of Heatherington Bank and Edward Briesen of Washington, with possible additional wills to be challenged in probate court. The settlement promises a long legal contest across states and countries.

Baltimore Belgium Charles Singleton Heatherington Bank of Aes Atchison Susanna Briesen Leavenworth Wagner New York Singleton Edward Briesen Washington, D. C

Norton Growth and School Plans in Kansas City

Norton Kansas reports 1900s era growth with $60 000 in building costs including a high school at 15 000 and C Broudeur block at 8 000 plus a 36 000 Bower brick building and a 3 500 Foster Lumber storage hall. New residences rise 800 to 1 600 each and a Catholic church to cost about 5 000. City adopts vitrified brick and cement sidewalks, a half mile under way, cement walks planned citywide. School details list eight teachers, enrollment around 150, and named staff. upcoming Silver Cup coursing meet and prize funds noted.

Norton Norton #o fan Norton County Prairie Day Valley Ackpot A. V. Hedges Ida Walter Nellie Cline Minnile Harmonson Lou Mills Belle Reed Mattie Bryant Mattie McClauk W. G. Riste Kangas Ida Case Alta Housel C. D. Long Catherine Jones

Chared With Fraud Jarboe Gaid Held In Miselog Case

Kansas City dispatch reports Jarboe Gaid, a Cof feyville stockman, arrested by Sheriff Mendenhall on a broad fraud warrant. He was cashier of Merchants State Bank of Kansas City and is accused of extensive copper and cattle dealing tied to a Cedar Creek ranch. Jarboe alleges malice in his prosecution as investigators trace the sprawling transactions and investments.

Jarbooe Miselog Kansas City Han Catte Surenssit Jarbor Coffeyville Jarboe Mendenhall Wranduile Coun Merchants’ State Bank of Kansas City Kaps Waerens Npeci Jerbow Oreo Ao Ferraas Cedar Creek Jay Hows

Ottawa University to rebuilt after fire creates fund drive

The Ottawa University board orders immediate construction of a new building to replace the destroyed structure and seeks 30 000 in funding. President Higgs is tasked with raising the money, with Ottawa aiming 10 000 and similar sums expected from the state and the East. Trustees listing includes H Sultan Winged Rev BL Meredit J M Boomer Don Kinney C Q Chandler G Grovenor and others.

Ottawa the Baptist University Higgs Jem. Wat H. Sultan

Dipped Cattle and Hutchinson Races Reported

A dip of 150 cattle in crude oil east of here aimed to stop Texas fever ticks. Six cattle died. authorities hope the measure works. Also reporting good crowds at Hutchinson races on September 17 with Kirkwood Jr winning three heats. Minor scuffles mar the Don't Walt ride. Pensions for Kansans notes mention increases. injuries to McGee not serious.

Sedan Kam Mni Here Wold Hutchinson Kan Kirkwood, Jr Thorn Linen Billy Purdon Gooseneck Don't Walt George E Ees

Yale Harvard Candidates Erect in the Field

Yale and Harvard football candidates prepare for the season. Harvard complains the outlook is not promising, while about 35 Yale players report in Boston for practice. Captain Kernan and Quarterback Marshall arrive at Cambridge to review season work under Meld’s tactics and a star coaching group.

Yale Harvard College Foot Boston Yale Se Cambridge Kernan Marshall

Wack Triumphs in Fast Syracuse Trot Show

Perfect weather drew a large crowd as the great stallion Wack defeated old Father Time in a fast quarter to the half in 2:01, finishing 2:03 after a tough drive. Empire purse race featured four starters led by Dulce Gor, Katrivka Girl and Rhythmic amid betting shifts, with Gold Tagla and Direct Hal misfiring in early pacing.

New York Star Pointer Wihmie Dulce Gor Wentworth Katrivka Om Rhythmic Tela Direct Hal Lota Hop Dora Esha Speedie

Sam Harris and Corbett Bet Contention Over Wager Stakes

Telegrams report Sam Harris seeks backing to outbid Corbett in a boxing match with money tied to odds. Potential investors including Dee Luwn and Considine weigh even money bets as Harris aims to secure ring earnings. tension grows as backers must commit funds for the bout.

Sam Harris Young Corbett Marale Harris Oneipan Dee Luwn Johony Considine Pan

Drake Leads Eastern Owners At Coney Island Meet

New York reports Drake of Chicago tops owners list at Coney Island Jockey Club events. He also claimed several other wins and a substantial purse, as Heino in Drake's pocket is noted. Major Boingernei led meals with Leeo third, totals around 3306. Segments mention Sepmy McGraw's health and surgery warnings impacting his baseball season with the New York team.

New York Ceye.s Vonn A. Drake Chicago Coney Island Drake Heino Boingerneis F.C Sepmy McGraw Baltimore Battralia Arpiaiden

Mixed Conference Aims to Unite Expression Units

League executive committee forms three or four acting planes to align with the American League. The conference seeks unity of expression upon one plan, empowering the committee to proceed while noting Boston rivals’ recent trend. References to attendance and regional results highlight a tense pro local sentiment and shifting standings.

League American League Boston

Early baseball reports mix on national league action and injuries

Fragmentary notes describe Jimmy Collins potential and Reds players Crawford Seymour Kelley and Peits amid uncertain scoring. Mentions include pitchers Farrell and Tenney with unclear game details and a broad East and Midwest league frame.

Jimmy Collins Beaumont Ae Pyisoures Crawford Seymour Kelley Peits Reds Ver Farrell Tenney Darema Hitcbéy Stenod Teidhge Chicago St. Louis Pitssburo Louieville Kenley Poole Beckley la Irwin Clarke Griffith McBreekin Bovine

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