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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1903

Page

11

Crop productivity compared across Brown Jewell and Gove counties

Brown County shows high per capita values from farm products at 157 dollars while Jewell reports 281 dollars per capita. Gove county, with 2816 people, cultivated land and wheat yields imply a much larger per-acre return. overall farm output and population impact are analyzed with county comparisons and notes on death of Mrs. Thompson.

Gove County Brown County Tistrai Bron Coon Loy Jewell County Decatur Averess Gove Faures West Kinsax Russias Mron J. Mentore Eer Smith Kier Frank Nation Department of Agriculture Fiona EL Desde Borer Eark Devell County Jerrett Immorsaiwestern Kansas Colorado

Unclear Historical Dispatches Refer Fractured Events

A fragmented 19th century roundup noting multiple terse items. Mentions Mrs Potter Palmer convalescing after fever in Chicago, Rev Hale’s acceptance as U S Senate chaplain, postal receipts rise with Los Angeles leading, a schooner Saffera derelict at sea, Lisbon Spain visit, Supreme Court spectator incident, and a widespread general strike with island activity.

Paris Mra Potter Palmer Chicago Rosten Edward Everett Hale United States Senate

Leavitts Drive Up From View in St Louis Mystery

William Hoine Leavitt, an artist, and Ruth Bryan disappeared after leaving Clinton for St Louis with plans to visit Col Thomas J. Akins family. Mrs Akins also left Huynansville. couple reportedly sought funds, Leavitt pursued portrait commissions for St Louis papers but failed to secure work. A mysterious absence follows, with ankle injury noted and speculation they headed to Newport Rhode Island for treatment.

Bryan St. Louie St. Louis William Ho Ine Leavitt Ruth Bryan Clinton St. Lowi Col. Thontss J. Alina Poysielan Leavitts Eliet St Louis

Amending Charter Meeting For Colorado Furs & Iron Company

Stockholders of the Colorado Furs & Iron Company meet in Denver to amend the charter. A large portion of stock is expected to be represented at 2 PM at the president TF Hearne's office. The meeting will decide on striking out a clause restricting soft substitutes and assess the debenture bonds outstanding at 15 million dollars. The proxy committee will vote 10 percent of the stock, including George J. Gould, Sonn DL Rockefeller Jr., and FP Hearne.

Denver Colorado Furs & Iron Company Comambioe Stix George J. Gould Sonn DL Hockefelter, Jr FP. J. Hearne

Society Girl Florence McChesney Takes Final Dive

Syracuse society figure Florence McChesney, famed for beauty and social ties, disappeared from Wentworth Genesee Street. Search efforts by police, sheriff, and civilians spanned hours before her body was found in a reservoir. Separate report mentions Otto Ge Malten capture in Baltimore Joliet area.

Florence McChesney Syracuse Reservoir N.Y Florence McChesney Genesse Street Hsaine Dmice Dofsulter Baltimerei Dee Joliet Otto Baltimore

Six Twins Born in Pottaville as Presidents Names Sought

Six twins arrived in Pottaville revealing a single hour birth window. Roosevelt telegraphed to suggest names once sexes are known. Neighbors, including John Schuste, George Careton, and Michael Costello, exchanged playful lines and celebrated with impromptu gatherings as the new family awaited official naming.

Roosevelt Pottaville Newee John Schuste Schuste George Careton Schacera Careton Sethen Alan Michael Costello

Twins mark 88 with quiet Stamford birthday party

Isaac Wardwell and his twin sister Mrs Betsey Hoyt widow of Rev. William C Hoyt celebrated turning 88 at Mrs Hoyt's River Street home. Only their children and grandchildren attended a modest gathering. Wardwell once partnered with George E Waring father of Colonel Waring and is a director of a local bank with other town interests.

Stamford, Conn Isaac Wardwell Betsey Hoyt William C. Hoyt George E. Waring Colonel Waring New York

Open Winter Predicted by Local Prophet in Pa

Galeton Pennsylvania December 15. P Van Zile of Osceola a weather prognosticator issues a bulletin forecasting an open winter with little or no snow. He bases it on nature, noting absence of white caterpillars and worms with black ends and red centers. Lumbermen fear costly skidding if winter is open.

Prophet Galeton I. P. van Zile Osceola van Zilles Weather Bureau

Markets Today Covering by Local Shorts Makes Strong Prices

Market summary notes live stock trade with large cattle receipts and generally firm or mixed prices. Hogs declined slight ly while wheat and corn show mixed movement amid weather and supply signals from Chicago and Minneapolis.

Towne After Nomination for DNC Post

Secretary C E Walsh of Ottumwa Iowa travels to Duluth to confer with Beth Bhl committee as 1904 nominating season opens. He expects the party platform to include a money plank opposing Aldrich Wheeler tax and to emphasize trusts as the principal issue, with tariff terms likely unsettled and free coinage not referenced.

Democratic National Committee Duluth Minn C. E. Walsh Ottumwa Town BethBhl Uth Ashlai Rith Oas Democratic Party Aldrich-wowler

Wife Becomes Deputy Sheriff to Guard Prisoner

In Kansas City on December 15 a sheriff’s deputy post was filled by Mrs. William Powers. She was sworn in to guard her fever-stricken husband, who was jailed at the county facility where he served as prisoner. The move followed her plea for better care as the couple seeks health.

Kansas City Market Salle Ithaca Tidas Net Baibe Tee Ste William Powers Sheep Range Wethers Ann Powers Sherrif Carey

Bankruptcy: Larimer Man Faces Proceedings After Transfers

A petition filed today in City alleges Hugh D. Larimer engaged in transfers to avoid creditors. Claims listed include $413, $226, and $9 from Union, Kansas City, and Bank of i unspecified holders, with three other creditors named.

Linge Hugh D. Larimer Tm City Union Y Ia Man Kansas City Ors Bank of i Known

Assyria Aground Near Delaware River Shoal

The Hamburs American line steamship Assyria, docks from Philadelphia, ran aground on a shoal in the Delaware River about 19 miles below the city during the night. Tugs have been dispatched as rescue efforts continue and further updates are awaited.

Assyria Philadelphia Hamburs American Line Hamburs Delaware River

Chicago Livestock Market and New York Stock Highlights

The report notes brisk activity at Chicago's livestock market with 14,000 head, strong demand for sheep and lambs, and varied prices for cattle and hides. It also covers a volatile stock market with Jones Amalgamated leading gains while overall turnover rose and front-month holdings expanded, alongside Weather and commodity notes from New York and Kansas City markets.

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