A Row of Lakes Forms South of Topeka
Farmers between Topeka and River Levy petition the county commissioners to cut a drain from Gle to the brick plant road to halt lakes extending to Atenoken and west toward Menoken. They seek immediate action to drain flooded farmland and prevent future water trouble as water from the west must flow through North Topeka and Haddler Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
River Late
Gle
Dritay
Atenoken
Haddler Creek
Menoken
North Topeka
Warden Jewett Seeks Loss Adjustments for Penitentiary Twine
Warden Jewett of the state penitentiary is negotiating with railroads to adjust losses from the penitentiary twine plant. Floods disrupted shipments and deliveries came in time for many orders, requiring cash payment on board at Lansing. If shipments fail, the loss falls on the buyer. farmers and dealers faced shortages and had to reorder. State authorities are moving to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett
Atate
Lansing
Small Levy Increase Sets Aside Five Thousand Dollars
A modest rise in the levy is expected to yield five thousand dollars in additional funds. Local officials describe the adjustment as a prudent step to support essential services without imposing a heavy burden on residents.
Park Tax Hike Seen to Boost Topeka Parks in 1904
Park commissioners would gain about $1,000 more for improvements with a half mill levy increase, sealing funds for a full year and accelerating enhancements across Topeka parks. Council debate centered on Central park upkeep and flood damage, with some members opposed though others favored the tax rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
The
Topeka
Ways and Means
Griley
Weber
Colorado
Howe
Central Park
Perk
Jsome
I Mill Park
Retnisch
Ways and Mearin
Board of Park Commissioners
Kan
Park Department
Gage Park
Lakes west of town flood threat and irrigation reform proposed
A report details a petition to resolve responsibility for water bodies west of town. City engineers map lakes fed by Bloom water, not the river, linking two chain lakes near Menoken and a northwest rail spur. Proposals include building drains to connect lakes, divert water, and use the penitentiary binding twine plant to aid farmers.
Cleveland man chosen as grand chief engineer of B L E
Elden Town resident Stone of Elden Town division No 181 elected to the unexpired term as grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The executive committee urged no change in policy and said the new leader will carry on the conservative principles of the late Chief Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevland
Stone
Elden
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineets
Arthur
Youngeon
Warden Cruel Mob Threatens Prison Head in Georgia
In Milledgaville Georgia August 11 mobs threaten the warden after testimony on the whipping of Maurie De Crist known as the Diamond Queen. Warden Alagood allegedly ordered Miss De Crist whipped with two guards assisting until forty lashes were given. The assault caused serious injuries and hysterical condition. officials vow a full inquiry. Governor Terrell ordered an investigation and promised to bring those responsible to account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgaville
Maurie de Crist
Warada Alagood
Shae
Nctehborhood
Alangood
Neem
Miss de Crist
Aingood
Alugood
de Crist
Poster
Ber
Alagoad
Aulanta
Terrel
Drunk or Crazy Robert Rawsen Adjudged Insane
Hubert Rawsen, colored, was adjudged insane by a jury in probate court this morning after claiming he earned 41.14 from a local drug company and drank whisky. The jury found that if he drank, he was insane. The Co operative Laundry Falls in Chicago was declared a failure after weeks of union activity and a plant closure during a strike era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rawsen
Hubert Rawsen
Rawsen
Tle
Co-operative Laundry Falls
Chicago
Co-operative’ Vinton Fundry
Basi
Ena
Park Improvement Notes From City Superintendent
A 1903 letter from A Reinisch, Superintendent of Parks, lists needed projects at Gage, Pisces, Central, Chesney, and Chesney parks. Recommends half of Gage Park be lala ut and graded, more plantings, water supply upgrades, greenhouse expansion, building painting, flood cleanup, and fencing Chesney Park with extended hydrants and a drinking fountain. Endorses ongoing work at Central Park and urges timely completion and maintenance for district satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage Park
Witth
Central Park
Chesney Park
Chesney
Central Parks
van Buren Street
A. Reinisch
Iuperintendent
Sumner’s Back Seat in Wheat County This Year
Harvest reports from wheat belt show Sumner County and surrounding counties underperforming. Cowley, Sumner, McPherson, Harvey and Marion likely miss expected yields with Sumner possibly dropping below four million bushels and risking first place. Barton papers note acreage overestimates may lift Tarton toward five million. Senator Simons estimates Sumner at about twelve bushels per acre, a conservative figure aligning with the slower state-wide outlook. Bouquet notes Frank P. MacLennan of the Topeka Journal has progressed from debt to owning a valued newspaper plant through persistent effort and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowley
Sumner
McPherson
Harvey
Marion
Ratton
Barton County
Tarton
Simons
Caldwell
Sumner County
State Journal
Lawrence Gacee
Frank P. MacLennan
Topeka Journal
Frank MacLennan
University At
Lawrence
Kansas
Society Notes on Multiple Birthday Parties in Atchison
Mrs William Macferran hosts a children's party this afternoon celebrating her birthday and her son William with invitations extended to numerous neighbors and families. Miss Geneva Glies’s engagement is noted as she prepares for marriage later this month, with many attendees listed from Atchison and nearby cities accompanying the celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Macferran i
Wiliam
Jane
Mary Alexander
Ma. MacLennan
Aller Hughes
Ruth Thomson
Clyde Honebrake
Mary Teter Sh’ Er
Dorothy
Ariel Nichols
Marie Cope
Esther Kieinhann
Elizabeth
Teavel Mills
Ether Clark
Sophia Wall
Ruth Whitney
Annabelle Garvey
Rose Hite
Elizabeth Edson
Love
Eiltenbeth Powell
Glady
Fannie Funk
Geneva Glies
Hallie Ellistee
Atchison
Mrud Stokely
Kan
Earl MacDowell
Mreed
William Bitten
George Po Lux
Charles Jostin
Stiee Ruby Hear
Mise Nellie Kirk
Ake Etta Teck
Anna Beck
Lena’ McCray
Elizabeth Gayitt
Agnes Walsh
Anna Marie Walsh
Katherine Mille
Mary Colby
St. Loui
Nannie Veale
Lulu Ewart
Ethel DeObert
Addie Skinner
Beas Elder
Agnes Burdge
Pearl Thurdge
Rado
Guenn Godard
Hallie Hillston
Anna Marie
Mary Hingar
GA. Hagar
Chicaso
Council
Eucy Counett
van Pois Street
N. M
Paul Lovewell
Hite
Canon City
Calow
Lovewell
Petents
Mra
Poster
Mirlim
Juth
Chicago
Eac Ea
Winoas
Wis
R. Bruce Wallace
Sundey
Chic
St. Joseph
Mich
Lottie Chapman
Sixth Street
Irs
T. Nichols
T. D
Fredbes
Wichits
W. W Hurt
Kansas City
BM Chapman
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Kadyrase
Lakea
Hue
Bienica
Bohler Creek
Mencken
Uebanine Clan
Topeks
Union Pacffc
Cromaes
Union Pacific
Fopeki
Dralee
Thie Road
Gorham
L. E
W. S. Stone
Elden, Ia
Warden Cruel
Dr. Lyon
Grand Army
Department OF Kansas
G. A.R
San Francisco
California
Department Commander of
Colo. Mid
Southern Pacific Railways
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Hell's Gate
Glenwood Springs
Castle Gate
Salt Lake City
Mormon Tabernacle
Los Angeles
Rock Island
A. E. Cooper
Topeka, Kan
Margaret Giltillan
Mise Teabel van Sant
Rose Davis
Berenice Ott
Mist
Bille Hazen
A.O. Rosser
Topeka Avenue
Richildran
Deris
Charles Kielnhans
New York
G. W. Lawcen
Nan Tuck
Dire. Kieintans
Adrirn Bergen
Asbury Park
New Jersey
Albert M. Patten
Frank Scott Davi
Davis
Ther
Hens
Grantville
Charles L. Short
Chanute
David W. Norton
Merrill Mills
Pease Lake
D. S. Ryan
Leavenworth
William 2. Drechsel
Tilmots
Jack
Derry
J. Albért Berry
Mellin
Mellin's Food CO
Boston
MAES
Pepigy
Pueblo
Denver
Santa Fe
Th. King
Ree F. Ry
Topela
T. M. James. Jr
North
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