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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1903

Page

7

Corn Improved and Drought Dampens Kansas Crops

Kansas weekly crop report shows corn improving with rains aiding early varieties while later plantings lag. apples outlook poor as high winds damage fruit. Grasshoppers threaten alfalfa seed, wheat and oats mixed results across counties. weather with heavy central rainfall and storms disrupts haying and plowing.

Norseal U6 Deere Chekin- Su Geary and Fey Countien Topeka Berthiern Reine Tures Priitin Cron le Woodson Aviles Brwten Chaco Dillon Enim South Bourboui Eilas Ibe Wewell Mary Wah Jefferson Lauvenwerth Lyon Miami Paine BaRturen Harber McPherson Okaya Republic—Cork Ding Walfare Thomas Wallace Nees Cape Wight

Goings to California Beoit Citizens on an Air Encampment

A large Beoit crowd plans a California trip for a Milwaukee aided air encampment with many farmers and wives aboard. They travel via the Union Pacific to Denver and Salt Lake, aiming for comfort and enjoyment, expecting a two week absence and a warm sendoff at the depot.

Treiot Mitchell County California J. W. Kareeau Mawd Stardownn Mary Mertionon Jennie Boles Orville Ho Jon Mtr Paget Pees Fd Gray Shackelford Denver Helen

Kansas Kansas-Colorado water suit widens ditch company ties

Kansas seeks to bind numerous Colorado irrigation firms as defendants in a federal case over water rights in the Arkansas River basin. The amended petition, prepared in Wichita, targets major ditch companies led by the Colorado Fuel & Iron company as core defendants, with claims stretching to river control and interstate water distribution. Senator Teller of Colorado predicts Kansas will win, citing potential shifts of irrigation authority and the need to store flood waters, while legal teams from both states prepare for U S Supreme Court scrutiny and possible extended proceedings.

Kanets Washington Tomerew Kansas United States Supreme Court Coord Colorado Seaaton Fred Durnt Smith Ashheanga Wichite N. B. Loomis Coleman Colorado Fuel & Iron Wyminary Othent Bessemer Ditch Company Oxford Farmers’ Ditch Company Otero Canal Company The Lake Canal Company Riverside Ditch Company Catlin Consolidated Ditch Company Arkansas Teller United States Senate Denver Miler Tiny Colmrada Karon Supreme Court New Mexico Ute Lo Grande Tustles Breyer Saul Congress Kabsat Bevteke Popecamel Tans Krnkae Seine Spon United States Army Colombe Utah United States Supreme Generel Crlemiin Culor Coloman

Greth's Airship Demonstration In San Francisco

Dr August Greth, a twenty year veteran, ascended in a dirigible balloon he built, lifting and steering it without ground tether in a stiff breeze. He claimed full control as it rose and descended repeatedly, with witnesses including Captain Delawin and other onlookers.

San Prancisco Cal August Greth Wil Mind Thone Greth France University of California Inis Delawin Santoa-Duamont St. Louis Exposition

U S Agricultural Report Projects Large Corn Wheat Oat Harvests

A government crop summary released today forecasts a corn crop exceeding 2.00 billion bushels and substantial oats and wheat yields. August 1 conditions show mixed progress across states with spring and winter wheat averages improving versus last year, while the oats and timothy hay figures also indicate gains. The report notes a portion of last year’s corn remains in farmer hands and compares current forecasts with ten year averages.

Washington Bureau of Statistics Department of Aerival Kentucky Alabaras Carniina Certe Trania Missourd California Timothy Satay Graia

Crawford's Theater Opens With The Volunteer

The Crawford's theater in St Louis opened yesterday with Cora Van Tassel starring in The Volunteer a romantic military drama by Henry G Carleton. Van Tassel appeared in the lobby with leading man Jay Atkinson and manager Crawford christened the theater with champagne. The play features Pansy Chadburn and a wartime romance amid a sky vista scene, with the venue praised for comfort and Louis XIV decor in yellow ivory and gold.

St. Louie Republi Crwford Cora van Tassel van Tusel Jay Kineon Crawford Pansy Chadhurn Mr. Atkinson

Taken With Cramps William Kirred Near Lillieport

A nine member crew near Lillieport suffered severe cramps in Phuratny and required immediate medical aid. Mr Gl contacted a physician who prescribed the Cholera and Diarrheal Hemarity remedy, with medicines administered despite distress. The situation improved as treatments took effect.

William Kirred Pringe Fang Lillieport Phuratny Mr. Glailed Chauberlain In- Basel

Harvest Hands Sent From Topeka Labor Bureau

Over 600 harvest laborers were dispatched from Topeka through the free employment agency, with 655 total sent this period. The largest single town allocation was 89 to Hays City, though actual arrival is unconfirmable. Town-by-town counts list Wa-Keeney Hin City Belleville Nagm Goddart Stafford Rush Cents Bennington Irencots Points.

Topeka Free Employment Agency Hays City Dia Net Wa-Keeney Hin City Belleville Stafford Rush Bennington Irencots

Governor commutes sentence for Leavenworth convict in Guthrie

Governor Fers uron reduced Harry Ghueepool s term from three years to 60 days after a clemency review. Glasspool praised Ghueepool for efficient service during a recent fire at Lansing prison.

Guthrie, Ol Fersuron Harry Ghueepool Vonvict Leavenworth Glasspool Lansing

Tradition To The Winds At Newport Beechword Ball

Newport society witnessed a landmark Beechwood affair as Mrs Astor dismissed old boundaries and invited all. About seven hundred invitations yielded an event with some $00 attendees, noted for lavish gowns and standout dressers like Mrs Oliver Helmut Mrs John R Drexel and Mrs E Monte Hobinson while Miss Ele Whlyen won the ball’s belle title and Mrs Payne Whitney earned the honor of most promising young married woman present.

Newport Ogg Astor Beechword Olver Helmut John R. Drexel E. Monte Hobinson Mies Ele Whylén Mev Payne Whitney

Prisoners Mutiny At County Jail in August Night

In Curthige Ma on August 1 prisoners in the county jail staged a mutiny demanding better food. Fire department responders extinguished a disturbance after prisoners knocked out corridor lights and threw bottles at firemen. A deputy was cut in the face before the situation was brought under control.

Curthige Iety Repuert Michie

Effort to Compromise City Railway Construction Dispute

Efforts are under way to settle an injunction blocking pavement work at Holliday Place near the Santa Fe depot. A contractor is ready to proceed but a dispute centers on street car track placement. The Santa Fe insists on tracks ten feet from Holliday Place, risking four feet from the sidewalk at the Holliday house. The proprietor argues a deed specification blocks tracks too near his property and offers to settle by setting tracks 27 feet from his side. The issue will be reviewed by General Manager Mudge for a potential settlement.

City Railway Holliday Place Santa Fe Holliday

Argentine River Flood Reports Strain Kaw at Argentine

Argentine Kas August 11 water in the Kaw has risen three feet at the point, flooding low areas and washing away a temporary bridge. Commodities updates from market sources mention commodities and railroad notes, with grain receipts and shipping activity across Kansas City and Chicago markets.

Argentine Kas

Markets Today Fear of Frost Lifts Prices in Livestock Markets

Markets report nervous Wall Street conditions with wheat and corn mixed as frost fears push grain futures. Livestock demand steadies with cattle steady and hogs higher though receipts show pressure. New York and Chicago markets show cautious trading amid volatile prices and dealer activity.

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