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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1899

Page

2

300 Million Bushels Crop Favors Jewell County Rise

Kansas corn prospects loom large as state officials and local buyers report yields near record levels. Jewell county stands out with grain estimates up to 15,000,000 bushels and 32,000 to 144,000 additional bushels per field. Officials project statewide averages around forty bushels per acre, suggesting a national 200,000,000 to 363,000,000 bushel harvest. Farmers expect strong weather to sustain high production and future marketing.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Junction City Kansas Amy Topeka Jewell Ter Min Souri Colorado Line Kansas County Ted Nurhela Soir Hundall Chace Concordia F. P. Lint Greenleaf & Baker Kaneda Ranane Tony Tin Maite Ram Anthony Hepublicsat Mii Mann Kanesa Bim Weil Conaidarstie Rt!uke Seoriae

Kansas farmers hear price outlook and storage plans

Kansas grain market notes tiny demand shifts and farmer strategies as corn prices face freight and margin changes. Elevators, banks, and feeders weigh risks while large stocks are stored or fed, with farmers aiming to hold grain against expected price strength. Local elevator managers report large on-farm crib building and portents of a busy harvest season ahead.

Ty Ennel Kansas Ie Sieid Frank M. Suket Atention Kanaan St. Toni Chicago Baker Concordia Conta Louie Bakers Ile Kasay Xaver Heker Atchison Dows Wavator Guyford Republic Cir Jim

Miss Lillian Jewett to Speak Against Lynching in South

In South Boston on August 17 Miss Lillian Jewett announces plans to travel south to campaign against lynching. She will likely visit Georgia delivering addresses after a lengthy talk with Robert McGraw, a survivor of a near lynching in Cedartown. He witnessed the Sam Hose case and recounts the terror to her. The Baker family on Sawyer Street declined to return south.

Lillian Clay Jowett Boston Lillian Clay Jewett Baker Georgia Cedartown

Aline Drawn Fusion Nominated By Iowa Democrats

Des Moines August 17 1900 the Democratic state convention nominated a full ticket headed by Frederick EB White for governor with M L Bevis as candidate for lieutenant governor and A Van Wassenah for supreme court all Democrats except Calhoun the Populist who endorsed the ticket The Chicago platform was adopted and Bryan favored for 1900 while the Populists endorsed the fusion ticket and distanced from a separate party.

Des Moines Frederick EB White Keokuk County M. L. Bevis Olagomery County Bipremi A. van Wasenen Woodbury County Foonnes Pene saineaaTe & Cajun Mars County B. BP. Holst Boone County Caltiouh Committed Cate Sells Ucket Shaw Committee On Resolutions Chicago Willem J. Bryan United States Cuba Spain Philippines Congress Philippine Islands George Washitatton Great Britain Germany Lecauss Meath Sorlaiiam Republican Party Theas Leste ME Shaw Iowa

Santo Domingo Junta Aids Revolt From New York

In New York a Santo Domingo revolutionary junta plans aid for Gen Juan Jimines now in Havana. Gruflon and Maximi Minn Grufon, linked to Morales and Moscoso, have met and arranged expeditions from the West Indies and possibly the United States to overthrow the government.

New York Boston Philadelphia Santo Domingo Juan Jiminex Fa- Vana Gruflon Maximi Minn Grufon Havana Dimister Charles Phillip Morales Morales Heurczux A. A. Moscoso Mesara Grulian Moscosa Imines

Wool values strong in Boston wool market report

Boston August 1 prices firm as Australian shortages keep tone firm. Territory wools Montana Dakota and Idaho descriptions show fine medium and fine categories at about 16 to 19 cents, scoured ranges 45 to 65 cents, and No 2 mediums around 18 to 19 cents scoured. Fleece sales modest with prices steady from last week.

Boston Territory Montana Dakota Weah Wyoming Idaho

L A W Privileges for Members Travel Abroad

Boston reports of the national executive committee of the L A W detailing privileges for members traveling Europe. T J Keen, H W Fritz, and P T Kingsbury discuss reduced hotel rates and exemption from certain taxes as part of the Cyclist Touring Club arrangement. The cablegram from Kendall Burnett confirms extended benefits for L A W travelers abroad.

Boston L. A.W T. J. Keenan Pittsburg H.W. Fritz Indianapolis P. T. Kingsbury Keene Keenan Europe Kendall Burnett Cyclist Touring Club of England LA. W

Kansas Farm Life Featured In New Play by Richard Obee

Richard Obee writes a comedy drama titled Hirata Waller of Kansas to be staged in Chicago mid October. The work portrays Kansas farm life with scenes and settings faithful to reality, a departure from prior burlesque style depictions. Roosevelt’s political prospects and vice presidency are discussed amid reform talk.

Richard Obes Kansas Insta Richard Obee Hirata Waller Chicago Moyt New York Wally West Topeka Lillian Lewis Love Obee Kansas Fair Life

May Run With McKinley

Washington reports Governor Roosevelt to open the Ohio gubernatorial campaign in Akron Summit county on September 23 with George Nash present. The piece indicates Roosevelt as running mate prospect for McKinley. Hobart reportedly will retire due to heart trouble, not illness of stomach, and no opposition source cited.

Washington Roosevelt Ohio Akron Summit County Western Reserve Summit George K. Nash Empire State Mcintey Hobart McKinley

Dreyfus Case Highlight Noted In City Debate

In a brief, cluttered item, observers reference the Dreyfus case and mention three Remington typewriters at a local trial. The piece notes Babcock & Frost on Kansas Avenue offering repair services for any machine, emphasizing sturdy builds and readiness for tough proceedings.

America Remington Babcock & Frost Kansas Avenue

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