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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
8
President Roosevelt is expected to stop in Topeka late September during a western tour. National Committeeman D A Mulvane and Fort Scott’s A A Richards say they understand the president will be in Topeka around September 25.
Sharon Pa Aug 29 A consolidation of leading malleable iron firms with 25 million in capitalization is planned. Participants include Illinois Malleable Iron Co Chicago Malleable Casting Co Dayton Malleable Iron Co Michigan Malleable Iron Co Pratt Letchworth Buffalo and Northwestern Wisconsin Mal leable Iron Works Milwaukee. Headquarters expected in Chicago.
A Kansas note states that in Ellis County Democrats feel certain of electing a legislature member. They see no need for Populist support, and recounts a past fusion with Republicans and Populists that failed against the Democrats. The fragment highlights local party dynamics in Willa County.
Harvey Penney of Hays City discussed Republican nomination plans and local interest in the coming election. He noted John Schleyer aims to win this winter and that in the county, Hemubul supporters cannot stop him. Penney also predicted a close judicial race between J H Reeder and William Sour Will, with Reeder favored.
A forwarded complaint from Topeka area shopmen protests the Santa Fe Railway's discharge of 120 workers last week. The writer urges the Topeka Commercial Club to press the issue, citing bond voters, local impact, and fears of workers and apprentices losing opportunities. The letter insists local men deserve priority and warns against blacklisting. Signed by ONE.
Virgil Garvin, pitcher for the Chicago Americans, knocked down a police officer with a revolver, then fired at saloonkeeper Lawrence Finnigan, wounding him slightly in the shoulder. He escaped after the incident following a failed attempt to borrow money.
Chairman Philips of the Shawnee County Republican central committee arranged a local speaking campaign. A Bailey meeting is planned early in the campaign at the Auditorium. The Gate now set for September 26 will feature W. J. Bailey and Congressman Charles B Scott. A. W. Dana and Judge W. FE. Fagan are listed speakers at Rossville on September 18, while W. F. Schoch F. Wright and John Sims are slated for Highland on September 23.
Ringling Brothers circus returns to Topeka on Tuesday September 23 bringing a larger menagerie a new horse ballet under John OBrien and an up to date show with trained animal displays a hippodrome street parade and enhanced attractions praised as the best circus yet in Topeka Ringlings remain popular with society patrons and bigger crowds are expected.
Misy Bente Morrow hosts a tea for Miss Bessie Kumm of Pittsburg at 1110 Throop Street. Many friends and relatives are noted visiting, traveling, or hosting events in Topeka including anniversaries at Turner Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Abe Steinberg, various guests from Lawrence, Washington DC, and Kansas City, and plans for dances, trips, and school returns.
The Kansas militia will be paid soldiers' pay while at the Fort Riley encampment from September 2 to October 8 during fall army maneuvers. Pay scales list daily rates up to 5 dollars for brigadier generals, with the rest of the rank structure including regimental staff officers and sergeants. Troops will travel in fatigue uniforms and prepare equipment for serviceable condition.
The document orders strict camp discipline in the Antolla 2 area during field maneuvers. Enlisted personnel must obtain formal excuses for absences, with unauthorized absence labeled as AWOL and punished. National Guard units will follow United States officers in command, and daily routines will be set by brigade headquarters.
North Topeka social column lists visits from Mrs. Kid Guild of Silver Lake and Albert Hook of Silver Lake, trips to Peru and Chicago, and plans for Labor Day closing. Local deaths, arrivals, and gatherings include Henry Peale's passing at 32 Norris Ave and a Garfield park picnic hosted by the Burgen family.
The article notes that ancient Roman warriors sustained themselves mainly on wheat carried in their knapsacks, highlighting the staple ration that supported long campaigns and battles.
In a tight contest the Vesta team edged past White and corn rivals with Sleavaless and Wing Wleave contributing key plays. The event highlighted sharp shooting and disciplined defense as a small crowd watched the clear finish unfold.
A distressed Texner family endures sickness and poverty while the father seeks steady pay. J Jackson of Kansas City arrives with a pile driver to repair Union Pacific tracks near Grantville. Mrs Holmes hosts East Indianola sewing society and Maccabees for a dinner with music and games, listing many attendees.
City council police committee decided at a special meeting to erect a temporary jail at the fair grounds for September 8 to 24 during the state fair. Several extra patrolmen will be assigned for the week and possibly continued for the exhibition of Pain's Last Days of Pompeii at the Keith tract the following week. The police committee members and fair managers plan to meet at the grounds to select a site for the lockup.
Pianist Alf Klingenberg will open his piano studio in Topeka on September 15. For terms and additional details contact W. F. Roehr, Music Co.
A strike at Ameri can Iron & Steel Manufacturing in Lebanon Pa led to almost 1,800 workers leaving after a union committee demanded removal of non union workers and return of older hands. The plant employs nearly 3,000. after the action the facility was idle except for newcomers and a few remaining blacksmiths.
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