Wheat and weather dominate Kansas farm talk in April
Topeka and rural Kansas discuss wheat prospects amid drying conditions and flood of inquiries to the state board of agriculture. Secretary Coburn cites Kansas as a great wheat producer with Summer County leading. corn outlook is favorable if weather continues, while other notes cover a Sedalia storm damage, Palma’s pardon appeal, and railroad rate debates.
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National Legislature Debates Philippine Policy and Trade
Senators spar over Philippine governance and the trade bill as Congress weighs a possible levy change on Cuban sugar duties. House and Senate committee actions touch naval appropriations, Indian affairs, and border issues while speakers push for adjournment and reform measures amid foreign policy debates.
Destructive Gale Rips Joplin Town
A straight gale struck Joplin Missouri on April 24 causing at least three deaths a fatal injury to Hix and injuries to many others. Property losses reach about three hundred thousand dollars with most homes wrecked or damaged and Moonshine Hill Villa Heights hardest hit. Several families endured miraculous escapes as debris and timbers rained down.
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Nell Sullivan
Moonshine
Dallas Confederate Reunion Draws Large Crowds in April
Dallas April 26 crowds estimate twelve hours after the reunion opening. About 145000 visitors were counted at Dallas with 40100 at the camp fair grounds. An influx was expected for the Kaliph parade. A vast crowd attended the hall event at the camp hosted by the Song of Veterans.
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Camp Johnston
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Song of
Senator Hailey Amends Army Bill Over Coronation Expenditures
Senator Hailey of Texas proposed an amendment to the army appropriation bill declaring that no money allocated to the army for the current year shall be used to defray expenses of anyone attending or traveling to the coronation of any hereditary king or potentate.
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Texas
National Bread Company of New England to Build Bakeries
The National Bread Company of New England, capitalized at 5 million dollars, plans a large bakery in Boston and additional bakeries in major New England cities. Boston capitalists will underwrite the entire stock issue as part of the venture.
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Toston
National Bread Company of
New England
Boston
Fence Defense in Loors London April 26 Report
A local office shipped 100 miles of iron to South Africa to reinforce block houses. Workers planned to install wire fences to stop cattle rushes and bolster defenses.
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London
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Dix
Central Missouri Faces Dry Weather and Scarce Feed
April reports from Central Missouri indicate a week of dry weather with no significant rain. Grass wheat and oats are in need of moisture and farmers fear scarce fuel and supplies as they push ahead hoping for relief and better conditions.
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Missouri Hill
Storm Sweeps Quonta Omaha Area Causing Damage and Injuries
A severe wind and hail storm struck the Quonta Omaha region on Friday, inflicting extensive property damage and injuring several people. Shops lost large plates and storefronts were shuttered as debris litters streets. roofs at multiple blocks were destroyed.
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Quonta Omaha
No Packing Hous es There Kansas City May April 9
A fragmentary report from Washington notes no packing houses exist in the Kansas City district and that the attorney general may lack jurisdiction. Major Warner returns from St Louis with no statement on the Loes discussion. The piece mentions a beef trust inquiry and Western railroad preferential rates to top packers.
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Forest Pire in towa: Otfumera, Tawa, April 26
Forest fires started by hapten smelling out rabbits rage in the southern part of this county with farms burned and farmers fighting the blaze. Firehorse at Avot Gold Salt Creek Mont April 24 reports excitement over a sterile ride near the town with prospectors traveling the country. Areas of sane piles yielded returns from 32 to 29,000. In a pan the precious metal is visible to the naked eye. Sampson sent to Butte for assay. Lexpert oplelon:
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Park Game Carriad Sighting in Adirondack Region
A report from Wichita on April 26 notes Charles Payne transporting game to a park in the Adirondacks. The container held 35 white tailed deer from Virginia, two golden eagles from Arete regions, a flock of ducks, two golden pheasants, a dozen squirrels, and prairie dogs. The deer, eagles, and other species are identified with regional sources.
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Adirondacks
Virginia
Sedgwiel County
Untitled fragment reports weather and events from a distant port
A garbled text fragment describes a windy, rainy day affecting ships at a neutral port and crop conditions. It mentions a two hour week, steady rain lasting all day, and movements from a northwest region. The passage is incoherent and mixes place names and weather notes with unclear events.
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Mieetate
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