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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
3
Kansas fields report corn looking well with larger acreage than expected. Early growth healthy despite weeds and variable weather, with good prospects for yield in the region. Farmers optimistic though some concern over weather and labor for harvest. Independence Reporter notes confusion around a forged postal order tied to a separate incident.
Bent Murdock recounts a windy Copper River day of fishing near Cedar Point on the Cottonwood River. Three experts struggled through gale force winds as they landed twenty two fish by the next morning, with the crew sharing tales at the Cedar Point tavern before departure.
Major Von Eitsal of the German army arrives at Fort Riley as an attache to the German embassy in Washington. He visits Colonel Carr and will observe a joint arms drill before proceeding to San Francisco to embark for the Orient. The officer will meet the War Department to receive full courtesies during his stay.
A young woman named Anna Agnew of Tut Mend township was arrested at Independence after presenting a postal order for five dollars that came under the charge of forgery. The incident occurred this afternoon as police pursued the case against the suspect identified as a local resident.
At the Pittsburg convention United Mine Workers of America president John Mitchell addressed sessions amid calls for a possible industrial settlement. He claimed the meeting could reduce strikes and lockouts, with wage increases and worker controls, as coal mine operators across three western districts meet to discuss potential demands arising from the convention.
Reports from the Wybraska meeting show William Jennings Bryan addressing about 6 000 people at a Chautauqua assembly Thursday afternoon. He discussed gate receipts, lectures, and Democratic principles while planning future talks with W A Taftford. The Rev George McNutt and C L Slavens also spoke.
Banbas City Eas Kansas moves to issue 115000 bonds bearing interest to fund municipal indebtedness. Council authorized an August 1 start date with $50000 due August 1 1968 and residual maturities. Market listing planned as soon as possible with funds to cover current financial condition. The panel reconvenes Thursday to consider Kendy funding for a million dollar fleecing debt.
State Historical Society gathers flood images from towns in the stricken Kaw valley region. W. G. Martin, secretary, asks cities, boards, and newspapers to supply high water photos and damage scenes for vault storage and future instruction.
Manhattan July 10 a contract has been set for the construction of temporary facilities and four permanent structures for a river bridge. The cost is 314010 and the temporary work must be completed within sixty days. Arrangements were made for farmers stranded inland by recent floods to use the ferry formerly tied to Allingham bend. The island covers about 1100 acres and has a farmer population of sixty.
Winfield Kan July 106 The winter lecture course platform for the Chautauqua assembly features Governor Bob Taylor at Termeeo and Royal Bongarian Court orchestra among other attractions. Rev Frank Hristot of Washington is among the lecturers. Scores show Banplees defeating the Ties 6105 in a recent event.
In Marthall county a judge named Magi was stricken with paralysis at home, in poor condition. He is about 80 years old and there is little chance of recovery if any. He was released from jail in Marysville in 1906 after serving a harvest mandate. Ellsworth, Ken, July 10. Heat reaches 100 degrees in the shade as townsfolk observe a firm tramp paying a fine to leave the city jail.
George Gardner agrees to give Root fight winnings if the pictures show fouling. Both boxers will attend a private theater exhibition to view the film of their Buffalo bout and decide if fouling occurred. Gardner disputes Root’s claim of repeated fouling, while they compare the footage to settle the issue.
San Francisco July 10 Champion Jim Jeffries plans the toughest camp yet for the Corbett fight. He has recruited Dawson as a key aid and will rely on top trainer Ely Delaney and others while Corbett continues regular work at his camp. Other notes include Tim Hurst weighing an umpire option and Barney Oldfield setting a new automobile record in Marion Indiana.
Immense mixed racing and athletic items from July events. Senter and Tre Pasitine recruit notable jockeys Willie Fitzgerald Willie Lewis and Kid McFadden travel from Frisco with Corbett to Long Island training after engagements. Seagate stakes winner James H. Keene’s Rigodon defeats Proper law in a hot Brighton Beach six furlongs. St Louis races feature Helen Print’s late surge to win the selling stakes and a tense Midway Stakes finish. Detroit and other circuits report Harden Winter’s upset mile handicap win and a mixed results night across venues.
New York July 10 A match race arranged between F A La Roche and Buck Oldfield who recently set a one mile world record on the Columbus track will run July 2 at Empire City track near Yonkers. Lajoie suspended for an indefinite period in Washington July 16. Minneapolis beats Delphos 7 to 0 in American Association standings as the league sees several games across Pittsburg Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati with notable pitching and fielding performances.
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