Car Shortage Looms Up as Largest Crop Demands Handling
New York dispatch notes Bradstreet's forecast of favorable weather pushing toward the nation’s largest crop on record. Trade expands across the South and West while agriculture and prices look strong. Rail car shortages loom as handling becomes a key constraint, with ongoing anthracite and strike disruptions. Export demand for cereals and wheat remains steady, while textile and hardware markets show mixed activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
Bessemer Iron
Chicago
Pittsburg
This Inc
Fall River
Dan & Co Review Highlights Trade Slowdown and Steel Demand
New York August 16 Dan and Co weekly trade review notes improved prospects from adjusted iron and coal disputes but reports continued distribution interruptions due to freight blockades. Pig iron output remains high yet demand in steel and structural material stays strong, with shipments often delayed and prices rising for leather and hides amid steady overall activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G Dan & Co
Erde
Connellsville
United States
LOCAL CHURCH NOTES TALLY AUGUST SERVICES
Church listings detail Reform Presbyterian Wesleyan Methodist and other congregations with sermon topics such as The Vision of Judgment Man Made to Bear the image of God and Man's Reconciliation through Christ. Includes Sabbath school times, prayer meetings, Epworth Leagues, class meetings, and union services across multiple streets and corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reform Presbyterian Church
Tengh and
Chiystree
McLean Collinan
Ckause
Christian Endeavor
Luke
J. R. Magee
Phureday
J. Mitchell
Wesleyan Methodiat
Third and
Jefferson Streets
C. P. Carkuff
C. P. Carkult
J. ©. Maxe
Pilgrim
T. McFarland
Hogan Beamen
Aneintent
I Am
Epworth League
Union
First Congregational Church
Avondale
Jefferson Street
Ruling Declares Trade Checks Illegal Under Counterfeit Laws
United States district attorney J. & Dean ruled that common trade checks and those issued to replace them violate counterfeit laws, punishable by a $500 fine and five years' imprisonment. The decision, made in Michigan upon a letter from Wileen Kansas, suggests trade checks will not cease in Topeka. Judges cited United States vs Hanson noting lack of coin resemblance, but warned metal pieces or reminiscent tokens may be restricted, while pasteboard or metal checks could be valid if not resembling U S coins. Pensions for Kansans list multiple original and increased awards across Leavenworth, Devon, Richmon, Topeka, and other towns, with amounts shown for individuals and dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Dean
United States
Dean
Michigan
Wileen
Kas
HR. McManus
Secret Service
Kansas City
McManus
Topeka
C. H. Hanson
Grosscup
J. S. Dean
Roosevelts Picnic Outing At Oyster Bay
President Theodore Roosevelt and family members left Sagamore Hill for a quiet picnic in the woods. They plan to return in time to dine with Bishop O Gorman in the evening.
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Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Bishop O'Gorman
Cape Haytien Conditions Reported by Commander MicCree
Commander MicCree reports from Cape Haytien describing imminent land and sea attack threats. He notes provisional powers and governor readiness, limited foreign threat, and plans to protect foreigners while avoiding bombardment without notice. He stresses a warship in harbor as essential to peace.
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MicCree
Cape Haytien
Navy
Cat Tose
Saraisenine
Poversior
Vance
Washburn Heating Plant Contract Award Noted
Reported details of Washburn college heating plant construction with contractors Jet Cuthbert and Sargeant for stuntwork and Frank Spencer for carpenter work. Total building cost listed at 2845 dollars exclusive of smokestack, with a 2400 foot tall steel smokestack. Joseph Bromich to build two boilers. total costs for boilers and pipes estimated around 000 dollars. Building to be limestone faced, 40 by 44 feet, nine feet below ground and nine above, totaling 15 feet interior. Also notes state Kansas delegates named by Werner to attend a congress in Butte, Montana September 1 to 5.
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Washburn College
Jet Cuthbert & Sargeant
Frank Spencer
Joseph Bromich
Pak
Nates
Fort A
Lajoie Denied Injunction Against Cleveland Suit
In Cleveland Ohio on August 16 the Philadelphia club failed to gain an injunction against Lajoie and Bornfield. The suit sought to bar play with non Philadelphia teams, but was denied on grounds it would interfere with sister state policy. No further appeal until after the season.
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Cleveland. O
Philadelphia National League Club
Lajoie Uni Bornfield
Syd Strimple
Commnin
Philadelin
Giese
Ohio
Raute
Esson
Lewis and Clark Fair Directors Plan Exhibition and Statue
Portlan August meeting of the Lewis and Clark fair board discussed urgent matters and authorized Colonel MB Bosch to travel to Japan to determine suitable exhibits for the Onaka Industrial exhibition in spring. The group also resolved to erect a city statue honoring the expedition and the fair in their honor.
New York Aug Mur on sx Scottelit Victim of Investigation
A fragment reports a person named Scottelit falling victim to an investigation into tuberculosis. It notes a New Haven connection, a study of Mikes and meat to Denver, near graduation, and a relapse after medical college training. Mentions Lt Scoreld, cholera death at age two, and a cable about Danzil H Taylor dying of cholera in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottelit
Denver
Scoreld
Duffy Defeats Onion in Narrow Athletic Sprint
In today’s county athletics meet Murray edged A Z Duty American by two yards on a ten yard hop, with Murray finishing second overall and earning top placing.
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Hunter Duffy
Onion
Cufonvnly Athletic Sports Today
Muray
Tin
A. Z. Duty American
Murray
Death of Sister Hyacinth in St Francis hospital
Sister Hyacinth Prorta of the order of St Prasee died at St Francis hospital after long illness. She was a longtime member of the community.
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Hyacinth
Prorta
Slater Mraclirth
Order of St Prasee
Cormerty
War
Miners Reach Wage Agreement for Small Advance
In Knoxville era Aug 16 the wage rain committee of the district mine workers and Coal Creek and Jellice operators reached a pact granting an advance of one half cent per ton on screened ore and one cent per ton on run of mine ore.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Coal Creek and
Jellice
Ousraters
Earl of Dudiey Sworn In as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
Dublin August 16 The Earl of Dudiey is again sworn in as lord lieutenant of Ireland in the council chamber succeeding A Cadogan. The ceremony marks a continuation of the governance arrangement in the Irish administration.
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Earl of Dalley
Dublin
Earl of Dudiey
Lord Leutenant
Ireland
Kansas City Firm Plans Cotton Mill Site in Kansas
Kansas City investors select Holliday Kansas as the proposed location for a ten million dollar cotton mill on 1700 acres. Directors named Joab Mulvane of Topeka J R Mulvane Edward Wilder treasurer Santa Fe railway and A A Tobin of the Mexican Cement Company oversee the project.
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Kansas City
Wasterr
Southern Capil
Holliday
Kan
Eeainesy Lage
Saainiss
Mila
Union Pacific Reports on Southern Pacific Bond Plan
New York officials say the Southern Pacific executive committee may adopt a 900 million four percent convertible bond issue. No stockholder date is set, action expected for weeks. Southern Pacific, financial arm of California railroad, would issue bonds with rights akin to dividends and fund property improvements.
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New York
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific Railroad of California
Tts
Southern Pacitc
Decree in U S Milling Foreclosure Details Sale Result
United States Milling Co foreclosure proceedings led by Vice Chancellor Stevenson. State Senator Joseph Cross, special master, reported. Standard Milling Co bought the assets for 3 500 000. after deductions, 2 409 471 went to bondholders, about 41 cents per 1 000 bond on 740 bonds. Remaining proceeds apportioned to bondholders as per protocol.
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U. 8 Milling Company
Trenton
Stevenson
Joseph Cross
United States Milll Milling Company
Central Trust Company
Standard Milling Company
Seegee
United States Company
Deaths in Jefferson county Capt J M Huber dies
An obituary notes Capt J M Huber, a longtime Jefferson county resident, died at 4 PM Friday at his home six miles southeast of Meriden. The funeral is planned for 3 PM Sunday at the family residence.
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J. M. Huber
Jefferson County
Meriden
Andrews Found Guilty in City Savings Bank Case
Detroit’s Frank C. Andrews, former vice president of the wrecked City Savings Bank, was found guilty of misapplying funds after a month trial. An appeal will be taken to the Supreme Court and a six-day stay of proceedings was granted. Andrews remained calm though nervous during the verdict.
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Detroit
Local ministers in North Topeka and town notices
Ministers of The colored Baptist church rein session in North Topeka this week. Poster arrives from Indiana. Mrs. Ternest Ridings critically ill with perilomitis and pneumonia at 619 Lincoln street. Councilman Bergund to attend Monday night council meeting. JR Miller, brother of Congressman J.M. Miller, convalescing from fever. Ladies Ald society meeting postponed to first week in September. C. W. Styers sells home at 1463 Tyler street and moves to new taxidence north of former lot. New postal cards feature McKinley replacing Jefferson. W. Carter of Lawrence awarded Santa Fe depot contract at Chanute. two-story pressed metal design, $20,000. Mrs. Fred Hollies and two daughters return to St Louis Friday. Mrs. J. J. Burris' series Hines past dangerous period. expects recovery. W. C. Bennett, former North Western Life and Savings official, dies in Helena Montana of appendicitis. Br. & Mears and family back from Southwest Missouri. Br. Mears, Santa Fe engineer, investigates Missouri mining industries. Lincoln Day sub colored organization expects event. Colored people at Garnon to celebrate emancipation day September 6. Parade and public celebration all day. A. C. Ho the trust Providence for ee Coswell No 88 BE. A A to hold convention and ice cream social this weekend at Post ball. All invited.
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The
Colored Baptist Church
North Topeka
Poster
Indiana
Ternest
Lincoln Street
Bergundthat
JR. Miller
J.M. Miller
Ladies’ Ald Society
C. W. Styers
Tyler Street
William McKinley
Jefferson
Carter
Lawrence
Santa Fe
Chanute
Fred Hollies
F. Louis Priday
J. J. Burris
Hines
W. C. Bennett
North- Western Life and Savings Company
Denver
Hebina
Mostana
1902 Kansas fairs listed for State Board of Agriculture
A scanned, dense OCR list details Kansas county agricultural fairs for 1902. It names counties such as Allen Barton Gray, and others with secretaries, locations, and September dates. The document cites P Updegraft and E Coburn among organizers and notes fairs at Ottawa Burlingame Clifton and multiple towns, with dates mainly in September.
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fCansas
State Board of Agriculture
E Coburn
Allen County Agricultural
C. i. Whealon
Lola
Barton County
Patr
Ton —Jiames WY
Glaise
Great Bend
Eptem
Ssrgwn County
Fatt Association
Grant
Byrapetsor
Hiawatha
Butterson Patraigit Seckeaes
ENO
Poe
P. Updegraft
Hay Fair Association
Cutter County Agricultural Palr Associevers Weed Qies
Adcre
Burling
Cowie County Eantern Tals Ente Mascetalen
D. Pecretaps
Burden
Finney Count Society
Fred Yim
Evden Uise Aucast A
Franklin County Articulturs Society
St" Porter Aecreturs
Ottawa
Baur
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Hood
England
America
Kellam’s
Kansas Ave
Minnesota
Essily
Chicago Great Western Railway and Connections
Great Western Limited
G.W. Lincoln
J.P. Elmer
Ninth St
Chicas
Tele
Kagzynok
Jackson
DaMose
Demoss & Penwell
Sir
Missouri & Kansas Tele. Co
Phoms
Ernie
Wurneas
Cunee Pune
Bottia
B. G. Dan & CO
Church Notes
Free Methodist Church
Lake Street
E. A. Sayer
First Baptist Church
Cornet of Jackson and Sthetreels
PW. Crannell
Abseok
Geo. W.infor
Hoalder
Gol
Salt Prack
W. B. Ireland
Asst
Apt
Washington
Aus
Joseph Tunniclift
Leavenworth
Jacob J. Peiffer
Devon
Increase
Reiseu
Francis M. Shepherd
Richmo
Joseph A. Davis
le May
Juenty W. Walter
Rederick B. Sura
Kle
Toronto
Jefferson Huston
Médora
Emma J. Vaughn
South Park
Telephone
Jackson Street
Washburn
Cuthbert & Sergent
Mwaniey Wosy Nameu
Kansas
Hutte
Mont
Clark
Montana
Werner
Erasmus Laworth
Cowie
Kingman
A. B. Cockrell
Gas City
J. P. Cappau
Folia
George A. Fry
Iola
Ty Tsorthrup
W. Eo Turkington
A Henley
EA Wasser
Girard
Clark Thomas
Moram
G. A. Boyle
Leuinville
J Fo Barnniit
Aola
Frank Wear
J. Devlin
V.lanyon
Neodesit
Oliver Garrisin
Cherryvale
John Hodges
James Hamilton
Welr City
W. B. Stone
Galena
W. F. Sapp
Gatena
Robert Cral
Ovage
James Gardner
Yale
David Mackey
Stammon
Henry Wilson
Fronteriac
W. FR. “Casselman
Pitts
Lajoie
Cleveland
Lapwin Steed
Bureau of Insular Affairs Today
Philipaines
Danzil H. Taylor
Floeise Norte
Peterburo
Rutland. Ve
Molliday
Andrews
Lincals Day
Collorsd Organization
Gar
Ee Coswell
Keystone Watch Case Company
Philadelphia
Nsdl Pacific
Leevee
Central Passenger Association
Best Chain Columbia
Columbia
Topeka Automobile & Cycle CO
East 8Th Street
DRS. Thornton & Minor
Oak
Oskuinors
Jewell County
Aasocias tloe—Hi
Spaskalo
Marshall County
Feamicfort ‘Paku
Egel
J. D. Gregg
Traprite
Grey County Fair Association
G. Pingwhine
Pribane Silat “County Agricultural
Connie Mabontion Am Forris County Company
EL Amring Eceretach
Norton
Osegé Colinty
Burlingame
Shatters Ali
Rowlale
Outindee
Amaia Drug Co
Kansas Avenue
Union Pacific RR
Kanna Ave
Brayheid Regulator Co
Atlaste
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