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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1903
Page
1
A concise report notes that over six million acres were planted or sown, marking a major agricultural or land-use milestone. The item emphasizes scale and national impact, aligning with period newspaper style.
The Coburn report notes the overall planted area is small and the average condition sits at 17.5 percent with weather generally favorable. It records extensive county-by-county notes on moisture, soil, and prospects across many counties, highlighting widespread moisture and good plowing conditions despite limited acreage and varied damages.
A guest of labor details President Roosevelt likely to host an event at Columbia Garden after an invitation from Prince of certain labor leaders. Private Secretary Earl Grave to coordinate the visit with arrangements pending. Fire at Indian institute in Brentford Ontario injures and destroys building. insurance at 30,000 covers damages.
United States Circuit Judge Sanford in St Paul grants a petition to suspend part of the injunction to allow Northern Securities to pay dividends to Northern Securities Company and Northern Pacific and Great Northern stockholders while an appeal proceeds. The decision preserves the injunction's reach against the Northern Securities holdings and potential stock payouts, with the court urging continuation of the case for Sherman Act compliance and potential Supreme Court review.
A tornado struck St Paul in Neosho County Saturday evening causing severe injuries including Mrs David Cuamprrtata and her husband. The German family near Longhaws suffered serious damage with multiple homes destroyed or damaged and much of the town’s brick structures wiped out. Firefighters and residents reported widespread destruction as roofs, walls, and furniture were scattered. The mayor warned thousands affected, with property losses likely substantial and recovery efforts beginning.
In Wichita a dispute over election procedures led to a request for Attorney General Coleman’s opinion. The issue centers on the validity of recent measures impacting the nominating process and the timing of the election cycle. Local authorities plan to await guidance before proceeding with further steps.
The contest featured strong defense and clutch play from Kirkpatrick who kept his wide advantage for Topeha. Salinas, credited with an average, and Wentesnish led the visitors while GarriiKmk and Walt contributed for the home squad amid a tight final stretch.
A westbound Erie freight collided with a passenger train at Red House. Fire destroyed two coaches and three sleepers, killing six, including a baggage man, with two women and a child among the burned. Fireman Bell and express messenger Gabrial were seriously injured as delayed services and investigations followed the wreck.
Out of seven indictments in Cole and adjoining counties, Grand Jury actions reveal charges against Daniel J. Kelley and others connected to the Baking Powder trust. A New York lawyer handling Keller’s interests may be summoned for extradition as Missouri pursues separate counts.
In Bakersfield on Sunday James McKinney killed Deputy Sheriff Tibbets and Constable Packard, as a posse including Sheriff Kelley and others closed in. McKinney, a California native with a long criminal record, resisted surrender, killing two officers and injuring others before escapes and pursuit continued across California and into nearby towns.
A crowded Chicago meeting marks the formal launch of the Harrison for president campaign. Supporters chant, cheer, and endorse the Democratic ticket amid references to former leaders and party principles in a scene reflecting early campaign energy.
Rain measured at 6:20 inches fell across Kansas with 0.49 inches in 4 minutes. Widespread damage and damp conditions reported in the corn and wheat belt. Temperatures ranged from 48 to 72 degrees across cities such as Baker, Dodge City, and Wichita. North winds at 14 miles per hour were noted, with a government bulletin predicting continued cool conditions tonight.
April twenty nine reports show varied readings with Chicago at minus seventy five and Luccas Ne Park at forty eight. Byat adetonia records thirty three, Washington fifty eight, Flackrmatt yr forty four, Minneapolis forty, Louis fifty two.
prominent Topeka real estate attorney EW Benedict was severely injured when his automobile was struck by a trolley on Broadway. The car was dragged about 100 feet, one leg amputated, and his injuries reportedly include other body trauma. Benedict, 45, recently moved to Los Angeles to pursue real estate work and has a wife and five children.
Reports say Cheyenne cattlemen and unions threaten open action while investigators probe conditions. A formal request is sent to Governor Richards as authorities trace a deadly fire at the Packing House in Burnet, Texas. The blaze caused extensive damage and losses, with reported value around 207,008 dollars.
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