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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1902

Page

8

Flax Ready to Cut and Wheat Harvest Near End

Climate and crop bulletin for Kansas week ending July 7 reports favorable conditions across divisions. Wheat harvest nearly finished though some wet areas delay. corn in fine condition. oats nearing finish south and starting north. flax flourishing with cuts underway in Anderson and Ric Potatoes large and generally good. hay yields strong. apples pears grapes and tomatoes noted in various counties. western division reports progressing harvests with mixed yields and fruit injuries from wind.

United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Kansas Meade Cowley Crawford Neosho Wilson Woodson Allen Bourbon Linn Miami Johnson Kaw River Nemaha Anderson Ric Shawnes Marshall Elk Morris Shawnee Barber McPherson Reno Lincoln Harton, Dickenson South Smith

Justifiable Homicide Case Dismissed in Paducah

Paducah Ky July 8 the case of Susie Fraser a H year old girl who killed her uncle George Jones last Friday night while he was beating her aunt Mrs Jones was dismissed in the police court on motion of the county attorney who held it was justifiable homicide as Jones threatened to kill his wife.

Paducah Susie Fraser George Jones Henry Vesper Vesper Committee On Health and Sanitation Carrie Nation B. H. Moeser Committee On Claims and Accounts Barber Asphalt Company Dilla District Court ALSG Crim Chaney Pocatello Idaho Fourth Ward Parker General Revenue Eire Department Police Department Library

Wages Raised at Pueblo Steel Works

Unskilled workers at the Colorado Iron and Fuel Pueblo steel works numbered about 1500 received a voluntary 10 cent daily wage increase. The move was announced today as part of the company policy. A circular from Lee Ripley of Santa Fe announced the appointment of Ht. Dl Jon as general freight and get agent for Guile Beaumont in Santa Fe possession.

Pueblo Colo Pueblo Steel Works Colorado Iron and Fuel Company Ripley Lee Ripley Santa Fe Ord. Ht Jon General Freight Beaumont

Oklahoma Census Figures Value of Oklahoma Farm Property

Census bulletin reports total farm property in Oklahoma at 1 June worth 355,018, the major share from farm lands valued at 124,8280 and livestock at 28,280, with the balance representing other farm property figures.

Oklahoma Washington Census Bureau Territory of

Agricultural Report Details Territory Farming Wealth 1899

The 1899 farm details show territory wealth at 46 447 744 with 18 582 351 for animal products. Farms cover 17 179 358 acres, more than 63 percent of the area, numbering 62 495. In 1890 farm count was 826. There were 915 Indian farmers and 2 266 near farmers in the territory.

Found Husband Dead After 22 Years Apart

Mrs Burnett W Pyle, in Chicago from Florida, learned her husband had died by suicide at Garfield Park sanitarium. The man had separated from her in 1881 at Tucson, Arizona, and had long since vanished, with records noting his stake in Panama canal route land.

Chicago Burnett W. Pyle Pyle Garfield Park Congress Panama Tucson Arizona Florida Frienda

Crittenden Coming to Topeka for Florence Crittenden Homes

Charles M. Crittenden, benefactor of Florence Crittenden homes in major cities, visits Topeka this week on an inspection tour. He will address the weekly Methodist prayer meeting Thursday and speak near the Y M C A Friday evening, with a reception Saturday from 3 to 5 at the Florence Crittenden home. He is a wealthy New York wholesale merchant who, after his daughter’s death, committed his fortune to rescue homes for fallen women.

Topeka Charles M. Crittenden Crittenden United States Florence Crittenden Methodist Chuten Mr. Crittenden New York City Seeraeee

Amateur swimmers enter NY championships at Travers Island

Amateur Athletic Union swimming championships open at Travers Island this Saturday with top short distance contenders. Readers include C Shaeffer of Reading Pa and NA. C. Wable Chas Robert F A Wenck returning from England, W Van Cleaf Te DeR Handley and Columbia’s J W Spencer. Second series races set for August 1 and October 4 under NA auspices.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Te der Handley Columbia University J. W. Spencer Travers Island

McGraw Signs to Manage New York NL Club

John J. McGraw announces he has signed with andrew Freedman to manage the New York National League team. A majority of the stockholders of the club met and approved the move. Salary set at 10000 dollars per year for two years. McGraw declined further comment. Robinson and Kelly elected joint managers of the Baltimore American League team.

Baltimore John J. McGraw Andrew Freedman New York Hsmore McGraw Robinson Kelly

Netty Terry Weds in Paris with French nobility

Netty Terry daughter of the late Antonio Terry marries Francisco Terry and Count Stannistius Castellane attend as witnesses. Prince Aymon de Lucinge Faucigny and Count de Kergoriay witness for the groom. A household electric remedy touted for burns wounds and throat issues is advertised.

Netty Terry Paris Guy de Lucinge- Faucigny Netty Antonio Terry St. Philloge Au House Larce Francisco Terry Stannistius Castellane Belde Aymon de Lucinge- Faucigny Count de Kergoriay

City Votes For Higher Pay For City Physician And Smallpox Additions

A proposed amendment to Topeka health ordinances seeks a 1200 annual salary for the city physician plus 50 per smallpox case in a month, replacing the former 60 per month. Councilman George W Tincher introduced the measure, while Judd the city physician argues for 5 per visit payments. a comprehensive report on extraordinary expenditures accompanies the push.

Buck Ways and Means George W‘tincher Sixth Ward Judd Topeka

Roby protests street widening appraisement clash

In Topeka the council debated condemnation of two lots west of Dr H W Roby on Van Buren street about widening the street near Twenty second street. Roby valued the lots at $200 each and protested the $50 appraisement, promising to fight in district court. The council upheld the appraisers report.

Peka Roby H.W. Roby van Buren Street Dr Roby van Buren H. S Nichols Nichols Dr. Roby Twenty-second Street Petion Lauck I. S. Lauck Second Street T. FP Doran Leauck Tauck Bergundthal

All Day Food shows Cero-Fruto as dietary remedy

An article promoting Cero-Fruto as a healthful substitute for indigestible foods. It claims improved digestion, color restoration of the tongue, better appetite, and suitability with other foods. Advertising copy invites sample requests from Coro-Fruto Food Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.

Eye Removed in Operation on CO Chamberlain

July 8 pension list from Washington shows Kansas names William Welch and Richard Gneckwin among veterans. Widows Amelia Miller Netawaka and Horace Greelay listed with pensions. other entries include Leavenworth and Caldwell areas.

Kansans Washington William ‘Welch Ee Merense Ruarell Hichard Gneckwin Wichita Joly Wood Leavenworth William Askren Netawaka Amelia Miller Kansas Syste Weiow Ens Shoe Ar Wild Mother Caldwell

Glove Sale Ad Offers Varied Styles and Prices

An old ad lists Kid Glove quality guaranteed at 1.00 with style 2 clasp and sizes 6 to 72 in all colors. Also promotes Silk Mits of 25c and 35c, and Summer Fabric Gloves at 15c 19c and other colors, with new lace effects and principal colors.

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