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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1904
Page
3
Elwood Mead appears at a Kansas event as a representative from the Washington Department, engaging with local officials and discussing ongoing state affairs. The visit highlights intergovernmental cooperation and discussions on regional projects.
Extensive experiments led by Prof Willard and President Diesem in Garden City Kansas explored pumping dynamics at a deep water well. Observers including Mr Mead and Supt Trail watched sustained pumping reduce water depth to reveal undertow pressure, while a reception followed in court room where farmers heard discussions on saving water and gaining federal support for irrigation efforts.
A Kansas story reports Garden City girl Miss Adams shot Patrick H. King Jr during a jealous dispute at a ranch near La Junta. Adams, daughter of Mrs. Magele Adams, was arrested after firing five shots. two hit King, and authorities say a letter and a feud spurred the attack. King’s uncle James King runs the lodging house and restaurant involved. The incident centers on envy over a letter Miss Gardner allegedly wrote to King.
Chmoriage and Austin Goddard of Junction City Kansas are among Harvard Institute members noted for annual selection of about 100 students after lengthy observation. The institute, famed as one of Harvard’s oldest student organizations, rotates elections across classes during the current term. Fort Riley garrison grows with 66 officers and 1,429 enlisted. two further cavalry units from the Eleventh arrive, boosting total strength toward 1,800 as deployment continues from the Philippines.
February 22 report says the city council granted a gas franchise to F. Casey H. Reiser and H. K. Huston of Bloomington Tik to supply gas for fuel and light. They own several wells at Buffalo twelve miles south and will build pipeline into the town, with the site ready by next September.
Rural Free Delivery announces an additional delivery route starting April 1 to Osmem in Labett’s county, detailing route length and population served. The carrier force lists appointments and substitutes including Toil Rengpedeka Cast Tonite, John Evan Le Mee, John J. Sieteht, Richard Aging, and Leons J. Rodman.
Police report a drunken quarrel in Garnett Saturday night ended with Tom Tyler shooting Best, who died. Tyler was captured and moved to Ottawa then Richmond for safety as crowds gathered for possible lynching. Sheriff Eldred and deputies escorted him to Ottawa where he awaited the morning train.
Washington Feb 22 President Roosevelt has named seven members for the new Panama Canal Commission and an executive group will soon be announced. Admiral Walker and George Davis are named, with Col Frank G Helker chosen. four others including a prominent Laurdians figure are yet to be confirmed. Former Senators Jones and Hurts, Isham Randolph and Governor Sayers are among those speculated for selections. The seven member panel will oversee canal matters once the treaty with Panama is ratified.
San Francisco February twenty two news reports major league magnates favor longer games not more innings but longer per game duration perhaps to one hour forty minutes or two hours. Hanlon and Kilfoyl debate ideal length while public funding closer to two hours.
The article notes the majority of notable horsemen forwarding their entries to Chicago for a major race. Bud May promises Kelsey a special preparation for Highball and Wal thy colt faces shipment to Chicago from the west, regardless of eastern stables’ representation.
Ted Sullivan returns to Dallas from a Southwestern league tour visiting Wichita Outarie and Oklahoma City. He cites Guthrie and Shawnee as potential joins, with Oklahoma City and Guthrie in Oklahoma and Wichita and Hutchinson in Kansas. He supports a four town circuit including Dallas Fort Worth Coraham and Farts in Texas and Oklahoma City and Hutchinson in Kansas as ideal and profitable.
Arch ie Hahn heads a crowded preliminary meet in Ann Arbor with emphasis on the 40yard dash. Neal Keeler and Stewart race for speed while Raney shines in the half mile. Newcomers Kellar and Keen show promise in the high jump as Deane and Minor stage a dead heat in the mile. Rose the California wander sits out shot put. World auto tour news covers Glidden planning a roundtheworld trip in his Napier car. Narrative notes also report Beautidel Bells brood mare’s death and the Sullivan belt sale in Philadelphia.
San Francisco February 22 Bearcatcher cannot start in the California Derby due to a serious lameness. The Derby loses interest and a hot question remains whether the Kentucky bred colt can handle a mile and a quarter. Opinions vary if he would dominate beyond sprint distances or falter when extended.
Low rates to Oklahoma, Texas and Pecos Valley offered by the Santa Fe on March 1 and 15 with further increases after this excursion. One way to Guthrie, Oklahoma City, Shawnee and other points is $6.59. to Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Galveston and nearby Texas points $8.00 one way $15 round trip. El Paso and Deming example $26.50 round trip. Corresponding reductions to Roswell, Carlsbad and Pecos Valley. T S KING invites talk or correspondence from prospective travelers.
California 325.00 via Santa Fe offers tickets on sale during March and April with valid rates to intermediate points. The fare includes tourist sleepers and free chair cars with liberal stopover privileges. For full information and free literature, address To L Kine.
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