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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1903

Page

2

Death of Mr Phillips After Brief Illness

Mr Phillips dies in Topeka after a short illness at 1:30 PM at 1029 Tacknnn Street. Born July 10 in Garratey county, ORM, he lived in Auburn before moving to Topeka, where he engaged in mercantile and hardware ventures. Survived by wife and daughters, funeral arrangements to be announced in Topeka.

Phitline Phillipe Shawnee County Topeka Browneville Auburn Toorka Julia Brown Marger Tosa Hamilton& Veale Sever Faure Whitmer & Co Leo California Kaneaer Pullip Garratey Orm Aies Garriant Len Entiitin Vity Weanuner W. FL Wilps Mencken M. Phillipa Creek Ryan Phillipe Kelevidle Philios Probaly Tnt Shilitew Bhilline Wes Sociere Otira Mts

Man Steals From Car In Ottawa On August Fifth

An incident in Ottawa involving a male suspect who lifted items from a car. The thief, linked to a Youth work effort, fled on a sidetrack with a furmful of goods, including harness and wine. Police recovered some items. several witnesses and officers described the scene and pursuit. The value of the stolen gems is estimated, and the suspect will face justice before Justice as bbditie.

Ottawa Kae Jack Preston Emporia War Preston Warke Bodtey Eben Golte

Storm in the North Brings Wind and Damage

Aug 5 in Swat, Minnesota a fierce wind and electric storm lasted over an hour. Telegraph lines to St Paul and Duluth were cut, causing communication disruptions. The steamer Lion tore from moorings on the riverfront, drifting four miles downstream, with upper works swept away. All launches were afloat. Grain in the area was laid low by the wind and other damage occurred.

Swat Minn St. Paul Duluth Lacronis Win Lion

New Vegetables in United States Introduced from Abroad

The Department of Agriculture conducts experiments with several new vegetables from Mexico and Europe, including husk tomatoes and a pepper variety. A giant okra from Europe, a root called cheevil, and baselia from India are among varieties being distributed to farmers. The piece notes public curiosity and cautious adoption of new foods, emphasizing potential benefits to supply and welfare.

United States Mexico Europe Department of Agriculture United Od States Washington Farmere Carder India Baselia New England

Sunday Excursion to Rock Island and Wathens Island

Sunday excursion offers round trip from Rock Island depot to Wathens Island. Departure Sunday morning August th at 7 am, return from Wathens at 9 pm. Fare 91.25 for the round trip, agents at Rock Island handle bookings.

Topeka News Snapshot Mixed Local Happenings

A Topeka roundup notes various local items: Marquette youth in a missing context, Clem Allen visiting Pittsburgh relatives, Silas Rain travels to Colorado and Arizona, Bank Commissioner Albaugh in Kansas City, Mrs. Thorpe vacation coverage, and a cloudburst revival of peas. Also listed are civic meetings, horticultural society events, and several personal travels.

J. S. West Clem A. Allen Pittsburg Silas Colorado Arizona State Bank Albaugh Kansas City Harvey J. G. Waters June Roman Thorpe Dmr L. F. Buyha West Sixth Avenue Kronedy Coffey County Topeka Ways and Movie Committee Shawnee County Horticultural Society J. & Jordan's Wakarusa Postor Cemetery Society Sunnyside Miller Meridian Miss Lynda Topeka Court House Charles M. Sheldon G. W. Jackson A. Alexander Garfield Park Emporia Gazette Chas S. Duncan, Jr Sanford Johnson Verrran Bods Hulker Leavenwortheds Pepwla Whire Eany Howers Jasen Geegan Carl Dryer Marshall Emporia Garden of the Gods Columba Ewanson Tol Ube Weber Wan Zo Frank Keith H. Hf. Keith Keith & Magen M.drug Dodge City Oey Mer H. J Whiting

Rock Island Train Trip Announced for August 9

Train will leave Rock Island depot Sunday morning August 9 at 7 am. Returning will depart Wathens at 9 pm. Round trip fare is $1.25. See Rock Island agents for details.

Rock Island Depot Wathens Rock Island

Chicago Great Western Railway Ticket Offer to Seattle

The Chicago Great Western Railway will on August 1 inclusive sell tickets to Seattle at greatly reduced rates. For full information apply to Geo. W. Lincoln, T. PA, 7 Went St, Kansas City. Stop at Mr. Sweet's lawn, 271 Tap Avenue this evening for details.

Chicago Great Wescers Railway Wil Seattle Whsc Geo. W. Lincoln T. PA Kansas City Mr. Sweet Tap Avenue Chicago Great Western Railway Gee W. Lincoln TPA West Ninth Street Kanene City

Smiley Predicts 72 Million Bushels Wheat For Kansas

E A Smiley secretary of the Kansas State Grain Dealers association declares Kansas will harvest about 72 million bushels of wheat this year. He cites yields of twelve to fifteen bushels per acre in northwestern counties and about six in the southeast, while corn is put at 106 million bushels, roughly 80 million below the average. He notes regional variance and questions the state average yield.

Eaness E. J. Smiley Kansas State Grain Dealers’ Association Kansas Smiley

Secretary Barnes Responds To Mother Jones Letter

New York August 5 Secretary Barnes writes that President Roosevelt supports efforts to end child labor but argues Congress lacks power to act at present. The letter notes the governor of New York previously showed sympathy and cites constitutional limits. Also: Bakers Win a Strike and a Russell wedding in Kansas.

Barnes New York Jones Philadelphia Oyster Bay Roosevelt Congress

Letters From Dead Man Spark A Grand Army Mystery

A New York man Frank J. Nullett once missing reappears in letters to his wife claiming he is alive and planning to attend a Grand Army meeting. Police and a coroner ruled his death earlier, with his tombstone inscription in Newton slipping into the case. A separate report notes a rare ancient chariot relic bought by the Metropolitan Museum, dating about 700 BC and found near Rome, costing under $100,000.

New York Ute. K Frank J. Nullett Furme G. A. FL Newton Tnt Grand Army Sun Fh Tse Nullett Iacan Troy N.Y Bay Bear Sitten New England Aug. O Metropolitan Museum Rome New York Museum

Fish Dynamiters Blown Up Near Macauley Point

A tragedy near Macauley Point west of Victoria occurred yesterday when two men believed to be Harry Caldwall and his son dynamited fish. The blast scattered bodies across the nearby inland area, leaving rescuers and authorities to investigate the incident as a deadly accident.

Victoria Macauley Point Harry Caldwall Macauley

Moonshine Arrest Cited for Private Use in Metre Town

Marshal W. H. Mackey returned from Dorrance in the western state part where he arrested Peter Thiwien for making moonshine whiskey. Thiwien showed the still was for private use and no liquor was sold, he was cited to appear before U S Commissioner Roark at Junction City to explain the matter.

Thislen W. H. Mackey Dorrance Peter Thiwien U.S Roark Junction City

Explosion caused by gas at Hanna mine in June disaster

Coroner's inquiry into the June mine disaster in Hanna, Ohio reports the death toll from an explosion was caused by ignition of gas in some manner unknown. No details on the exact ignition source or remaining victims were released.

Hanna Ohio

University of Wyoming President Accepts Ithaca Church Call

Wye resigns as president of the University of Wyoming and accepts a call to be pastor of the Congregational church at Ithaca New York beginning about October 1. London reports Premier Balfour faces orders not to agree in the Mamons affair.

de EE University of Wyoming Congregational Church Ithaca London Aes House of Mamons Premier Balfour Tase

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