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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1903

Page

2

Kansas banks ready to fund wheat crop despite woes

Kansas Bank Commissioner says banks have enough money to handle the wheat crop this year. Farmers sold parts of their crops to pay hands and threshers, while deposits and Western money flows may affect eastern deposits. He notes Kansas banks can cover ordinary business and need not loan west a cent beyond reserves.

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Interior Department Reverts Minors Claims Adjudication

Assistant Secretary Miller rules that the pension bureau will resume adjudication of minors claims after years of delays. The move overturns a five year halt ordered by Pension Commissioner Evans and follows debates among pension attorneys, Davis, Hitchock, and Shure.

Washington Miller Interior Department Pension Bureau Inter Wits Bitchenek Davis Hitchpick Shure Armistant Miler Emminantonet Hiwank

Professor Grimsley Probes Salt Trusts in Kansas Display

Professor Grimsley reports findings on alleged salt trusts in southern Kansas. He notes Kanapolis and Lyenk companies still operate with officers in St Louis while two St Louis firms claim independence. Grimsley plans to contact company heads to arrange displays for the exhibit and reviews stockholder influence.

Grimsley GP. Grimetey Wall Trust Kansas Craet Brad Grimatey Kanapaltt Company St. Louie Lyénk Company St. Louw Ehateh- Thison Company St Chie Grimvles Todas St Louie Compai Iiplay Aries Companiers

Execution in Sing Sing Lights Up Harsh Record

Ossining Aug. t-Antoplourckuwinid. Pola, a Briton, was put to death by the electric chair at Sing Sing. He claimed innocence of the murder of Daien Bhepalodl, a Brooklyn man, which occurred March 9, and for which he had been convicted. The sentence was pronounced June 2, marking a brief interval between sentencing and execution on record heightens.

Ossining Pola Sine Sing Briton Daien Bhepalodl Strooklyn Aa Keener Atale

Marquis invites naval and diplomatic guests to Alvite Chateau

The Marquis at Alvite invites Rear Admiral Cotton and United States Minister Bryan to spend Thursday at his Chateau of Alvite in Lisbon.

Lisbon Alvite Chamerlain Cotton United States Bryan

Topeka Daily Snaps of Town Life and News

A reminiscence style dispatch notes farmers and harvesters, social visits, and local activities from Topeka and nearby towns. Mentions of Edward Markram, Harry Guthrie in Chicago, J Myers in Kansas City, and Dr I B Hogeboom. Hydrology updates from rain, river levels, and streetcar gaps. Community events include Lane chapel tent meetings, Waterville hall corner stone, and Lincoln school principal Lisa Miller. Also reports on business moves, theatrical casting, and municipal notes.

Harry Guthrie Chicago Oe J. Myers Kansas City Sun-iv Carpenter Poeter Kote Ceongteeuman Contin Stockton Laat George Hart Tat California Lane Chapel Art Monroe Technel House Henry Ruff Atchison Globe Forest Park Alchisgh W. H. Davis Patrplay Col West Tenth Avenue W. W. Yates Chanute of Gas Feldés Chanute Topeka Unetown J. 8. Thompson Ottawa Opel Thompson Santa Fe College of Cardinals Rome I. B. Hogeboom Hast Mulvane Paul Mulvane Lake View N. J. Holum Scandinavian Independent Club Chesterfield Hotel Turaday Waterville City Hall Acccotd Lane Chapel Lawrence H. I. Miller Lrave Tuentay Meridian Minx Lincoln School J. F. Alfred Mickey Mercantile Company Morrill Kan Frederick Lewis Mary Shaw Amy L. Kearney Topeka, Kan

Topeka News Roundup Highlights Local People and Places

Governor Bailey paroled Randolph Copeland who was convicted of second degree murder. Copeland to receive reentry work at Armour packing. A farmer brought jonquils to decorate a Topeka store, drawing attention. Union Pacific park in North Topeka turning green after sowing blue grass seed, with debris cleared and park improvements including new walks, repainted depot, and interior upgrades.

Mra. Maudi Wyandotte Street Bailey Randolph Copeland Copeland Wyandotte County Inmack Terrill Kansas City Kaa Armour Packing Company Union Pacific Park North Topeka Union Pacific

Bad Harvests Spark General Strike Across Spanish Cities

Madrid reports a general strike beginning in Barcelona, Murcia, Cadiz, Ronda and Alcoy amid bad harvests. Unrest centers on demanding the release of imprisoned workmen tied to prior strikes. Military and civil guards reinforced. troops kept in barracks as strikers attack residences in Cadiz province.

Madrid Barcelona Murcia Cadiz Ronda Alcoy Pee Carnees Ace Altcala Cadix

Made silver from gold by Merlin chemist Aug 3 report

Merlin Oregon reports a chemist J La Rix claims to have turned gold into silver using a strong acid solution and electric currents. He taped nine new metal slates and posits a new metal called rixam formed from atom disintegration into unitoms. Government inspectors reviewed his notes and found a theory of atom destruction by electrochemical means.

Merlin J. la Rix Nastan

Wreck on Santa Fe Near Laird Kansas Causes Injuries

A Santa Fe passenger train derailed after hitting a washout near Laird Kansas at 6 20 Saturday morning following a Friday night storm. The engine overturned and a baggage car and coach were derailed. Engineer Tampini suffered minor injuries from jumping clear. Three Santa Fe linemen on board were slightly hurt. No passengers were injured. Belgian consul A Delanny in Omaha has asked Governor Bailey for information on Kansas production agriculture minerals and prices to report back to his government. Judge West has asked state officers to submit their latest reports.

Santa Fe Laird Kan Tampini A. Delanny Omaha Bailey Regord Kansas West Delanny

Death of George Lingbaugh Knight Templar Deputy

George Lingbaugh, deputy errand commander of the Knights Templar of California and a third degree Mason, has died in Los Angeles. He came to the city in 1881 at age 20 from Iowa, his native state.

California Los Angeles Cal George Lingbaugh The Knights Templar of Iowa

Lajoie Dominates American League Batting Averages

The Inquirer reports the latest American League averages showing Nap Lajoie of Cleveland leading with a significant edge over rivals. Noting his 25 hits in 54 at bats over 14 games, eight doubles and two home runs, the piece highlights his comeback form and ongoing slugger status amid season-long challenges.

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Sugar bounty issue linked to sugar convention bill

United States and Great Britain discuss possible prohibition of American bounty aided sugar if the sugar convention bill passes. Viscount Cranborne says the decision on bounty assistance rests with the commission handling the matter, and without such finding no action is required by the British government.

United States Great Britain Viscount Cranborne

Drexel’s Yacht Second at Cowes in Royal Yacht Week

At Cowes the Selvent yachting season opened under Royal London Yacht Club auspices with King Edward and Queen Alexandria in attendance. Drexel’s Matagorite, Meteor, and Valdora led winners in early handicap races as crews battled gear failures and light winds.

Cowes Royal London Yicht Club Edward Queen Alexanira A. D. Drexels Matagorite Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert Allison Armour Robert Goelet Ater Rovers Meteor Herr Watten Navahoe James Pender Jawl Brynhild Therese Bir Eckford Mr. Quentin Cicely Mr. Cayley Adela Cresly Metror Consuelo Duchess of Manchester Mise Emily Yzniga George Keppel Egypt House

Betts Pays Flood Fund to Expose Leland Per Diem

In Shawnee County, Representative Betts, a flood victim, donates 3.30 to the flood relief fund to spotlight Cyrus Leland’s unreturned per diem. He seeks to shame a fellow legislator by this act and invites others to do the same if they have scores to settle. A riot ensued on the main street as Leo Colbert, 8, fired shots at four men over insults to his sister, wounding three and fatally injuring none, before escaping.

Setts Shawnee County Cyrus Leland Betts Leland

Excursion to Wakarusa August 4 1903 Train Leaves

Excursion note outlines a trip to Wakarusa on August 4 1903 with a train from Sea To S. It mentions activities including horse races boating and a large event. Dinner on grounds planned.

Wakarusa Jackson

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