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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
7
The article reflects on aging farmers and gender roles in traditional farm tasks. It notes that field work once done by wives and daughters gradually faded as rural life changed, with gleaning and gleaners becoming rare and reapers and binders leaving fewer duties for households.
Mr Remy Den Haerynck te Janist will celebrate at a Belgian pianist event. Tickets are unavailable at Roehr's Music store. California Great Rock Island short line schedules apply for March events. State Journal readers advised.
Ban Johnson advances a plan to reorganize Major League Baseball into an American League with district owned clubs in Boston New York Philadelphia Hall of Fame? Chicago St Louis and Detroit all under Johnson as head. The proposal names owners managers and unions, with National League teams in Brooklyn Philadelphia potentially affected. details discussed after Johnson spoke with John T Brush.
Colorado Springs march 6. A giant petrified stump claimed as a world’s fair curiosity is reportedly bid for by St. Louis fair officials. The 10 foot high, heavy timber owned by L. E. Sherman and Keey was to be cut into sections for transport toward Lehase. The Rapid city area and Borings near Colorado Springs discussed removal costs and logistics.
Samuel Uphouser known as the Brighton Sinkher died after a knockout in Brickingers' hell on Saturday night. In the fourth round he received a blow that left him unconscious and later led to his admission at his home, where doctors report his condition serious and dying. Police search for a rival fighter named Young Choyneki, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Considerable pressure is being brought to bear on Harry in Indianapolis to accept the first assistant post. New refuses a definite answer today, citing business and other reasons, while the push continues. A note on a toothpowder ad appears in the same column.
The Populists and Democrats in Health district discuss a fusion, with congressional committees agreeing to a joint convention at Hutchinson on May 6. Parties aim for equal delegate representation, nominating a single candidate if feasible. Former Democrat Chiunde Duval and Populist P Campbell were nominees two years ago. Campbell refused to switch this cycle. Velvel Devel declines to run, citing time, but sees better odds this year against Congressman Long.
Washington reports the Spanish treaty claims commission denied individual claims by U S officers and seamen for injuries from the 1898 Maine explosion in Havana harbor. It ruled such injuries are merged under Spain's liability, not individual claims, leaving about 2.59 million dollars filed and subject to adjustment.
Three county conventions were held Wednesday in Second and Third districts. In Cherokee county the main fight was for congress between George W. Wheatley and Judge Riismore, with Wheatley winning easily and the party split WR to Bl. Cherokee also chose three delegates to the state convention, backing Cole for governor and Wells for auditor, Pollock for judge. Lim county elected both state and congressional delegations, with the congressional delegation instructed for Bowerock and the state delegation uninstructed. Bourban county gave the Hornaday faction the day, with the state ticket for Cole for governor Cormany for lieutenant governor Kelly for treasurer and Nelson for state superintendent, totaling sixteen delegates.
George W. Van derbilt appeared before Commissioner Gillespie of the department of taxes and assessments and secured a reduction of his personal assessment from 2,000,000 to 11,000. He argued his wealth lay in real estate and securities in trust with others beyond direct control, despite claiming overall wealth. Also listed are newly granted charters for Walio State Bank and several other local concerns.
A scattered Topeka briefing lists visits and gatherings. Mrs J L Rodgers of Silver Lake shopped locally, J E L Fouchthan returned from Grantville, and Mrs Frank Grear came from St Louis. Miss Daisy Olinger stayed with Miss Margaret Hanley on Topeka Avenue while Pauline Meade visited her sister in Topeka. The Afternoon Duplicate Whist club bows tomorrow at Mrs W B Kistler’s home. Shorey Sunday school plans an entertainment and social on Saturday March 4. Grace Rickets visits Topeka, visiting her brother. Misses Mary West and Heasie Sweet travel from Manhattan to hear Nordica. Guests Mr and Mrs J G Cook and Jenny of Hiawatha join Mr and Mrs L Boyce on Topeka Avenue. Mrs Will Rutter visits sister Mrs George Hoyea to hear Nordica. Mr and Mrs Frank Rubonia and daughter Octe of Nadeau attend Nordica with Dr and Mrs Samuel Ashmore and Mrs A Goothue and daughter Miss Alice Goodhue visiting L A Ryder and C H Rhodes. Santa Fe spring ticket promos: $20 to California, $22.50 to Oregon, via T M Jamex Jr, agent. H B Baker of Baker City, Ore meets relatives in Topeka before visiting Aurora MO. Kansas Avenue M E missionary club wraps up winter study with last meeting tonight. Mrs W T Higdon hosts a surprise birthday party yesterday with several friends. Mrs Will Rutter’s social circle grows. today Mrs George Hayes hosts a thimble party at 928 Van Buren. Mrs John H Ston hosts another thimble party Friday. next week Mr Junt will honor guests at a Wayne Allen event at 100 Harrison Street.
Mrs Philip D Armour Jr widow of the Chicago millionaire to wed A Valentine of Armour & Co this evening at the Netherland Hotel New York The ceremony will be performed by Thad deus Shively rector of St Chrysostom's church Chicago The groom departs for Europe tomorrow aboard the Kron Prins Wilhelm Principal guests include Mrs Ogden Armour and Mrs Vernon Booth
A long running resident of the Fifth Ward, John G. Bewitt announces as a Republican candidate for councilman, as rival candidate Warner steps down. Classifieds include several help wanted notices for domestic work and a call for a slate of workers.
The Grand Cross ing Tack company plans a $500000 industrial plant on the east bank of the Calumet River between One Hundred and Eleventh and One Hundred and Twentieth streets. Ground negotiations are done at $125000 total, about $2600 per acre. Twelve buildings with 70000 square feet will house an open hearth department and a rolling mill. Main building to be 449 feet long and 60 feet wide. E W Hutchinson, secretary and superintendent, notes established plant plans and equipment.
Thirty firms employing 400 painters signed the scale in Pittsburg today, ending a strike and resuming work at the new union station and several large erection projects. Strikers anticipate additional signatures by evening.
Fragmentary OCR text references railroad time tables from the Rock Island Route and Missouri Pacific lines along with names and addresses, suggesting a section listing schedules and related notices for rail patrons. The readable fragments mention US Kansas Avenue and building details with attorney references.
A fragmented classified notice advertises sale of multiple Monroe area lots. It mentions terms like six by eight plots, potential rental options, and a house with seven rooms. Details are unclear but indicate a real estate sale with private party involvement and housing features.
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