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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1902

Page

2

Kansas Nickel Slot Beer Joint Raided by Constable Jones

Kansas authorities raided a Johnson Avenue joint described as a nickel slot machine saloon where patrons bought beer by inserting coins. A man named Johr Dos was arrested, later released on $300 bond to appear for trial Saturday. The operation used a slot mechanism to dispense beer with no visible bartender.

J.D. Jones W. 5 Hyatt Reid Excelsior Lausidry Johnson Avenue Justice of the Peace Scott's Court Flyatt Johr Jones George A. Johnson Johnson Scott Kansas United States Missouri Rusd Constable Jones

Fort Riley Maneuvers Open With Blue and Yellow Forces

Fort Riley Kan Sept 25 maneuvers began with outpost fighting and attack and defense drills. Blue army and yellow army clashed in a four hour exercise with one infantryman injured by a wad in the head but able to resume duties. The display impressed officers as the best seen in a practice.

Fort Riley Kan Fort Riley Reservation Camp Root Yellow Army Deti

Rain stop rumor swirls at Wichita carnival drive

Fragmentary coverage recounts National Guard and regulars drill with engineers and outpost actions, plus lectures by Col Arthur Wagner and US Army officers. It notes rain fears, carnival committee efforts, and political mentions as Wichita and Valley Falls chase fair weather plans and public events.

Anne Division War Guard Navy National Guards Army Eptember Arrivand Renoon Ledder Emmand Arfil Nateras Resuilara Arthur Wagner United States “Army Corps of Engineers United States Army Enfire

Boxing debating Choynski Mowatt and upcoming matches

Chicago boxing notes cover Joe Choynski and the Mowatt judging controversy at the American Athletic Club event. Reports discuss referee George Siler’s future judging assignments, Abe Attell’s potential bout with Harry Forbes, and Philadephia Jack O’Brien agreeing to meet Choynski at 165 pounds. Details mention weight disputes, ringside matchups, and expectations for future clashes in heavyweight and bantam divisions.

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Esquimau Shonchuck: Carlisle Indian Player A Unique Alaskan Boy

Nekifer Shonchuck, Esquimau native from Kodiak and Nauk Island, stars for Carlisle Indian School football. At 19, 165 pounds, 5 feet 7 inches, he learned Russian in Alaska and speaks little English yet dazzles with heady, snappy footwork. Born in the Aleutians, his family later moved to Kodiak, with siblings in Fogenauk, before joining Carlisle after fur trading work at age 18.

Carlisle Esquimau Alaska Nekifer Shonchuck Nauk Aleutian Islands

Beedville Race Meet Highlights and Derby Bid

A messy excerpt recalls Beedville races with Lord Derby winning the final heat and Anzella placing second. Chain Shot led midrace, and direct View won its heat. The piece mentions a 2:00 pace and references the Wort Erie Club meeting and the MacGovern Corbett Fort Erie contest.

Lord Derby Anzella Ted Sulehedind Lord Ae Eas Jew England Feta Direct View Wort Erie Club of Fort Erie

Woes of Corbett Haera Attract Visitors In Sept. News

New York reports show Toung Corbett with his retinue and Sam Haera arriving from Cincinnati. Harris notes a 2500 dollar forfeit stalemate. rides to open November 15. Corbett disputes Herrman about Fort Erie and prizes, while meeting Joe Maclas in Philadelphia about a bout. Manhattan college football slate listed with games from September to November. St Louis racing ends disputed after a nose finish.

New York Toung Corbett Sam Haera McGovern Cichinati Harris Corbett Ike San Francisco Young Corbett Jack Herrman Fort Erie Herrman Carter-Reysn Frisco Metropole Joe Ma~clas Pennsylvania Art Club Philadelphia Tim Callahan

Weather at Washington and upcoming events

Weather at Washington appears uncertain with mentions of earnings and purchases. The note hints at a boy's life story and family, with references to cures and medicines. An October trip between Chicago and New York is noted, including travel dates and a train schedule.

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Carnival and Fall Festival Ticket Sales Advertised

fragmentary promotion notes ticket sales for a carnival and fall festival. mentions New York, Chicago, and dates in October and September with special rates and ticket availability.

Will Do the Same Fo Every Woman Will Do the Same Fo Every Woman

Paines Celery Compound advertised as a cure for feminine troubles cites a Michigan woman with years of uterine pain and rheumatism. After three bottles, she reports relief, better sleep, and a cured uterine condition, attributing it to the remedy.

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