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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1903

Page

3

Kansas broom corn supply risks hit McPherson county

McPherson on July 4 reports broom corn farmers face a year of reduced acreage and rising prices as drought and high water reduce production. Hawkin Son notes only a single mile of broom for sale locally while overall Kansas acreage may not exceed 5 000 acres. Rising costs and dependence on manufacturers threaten the market, with output expected to be far below recent years.

McPhérson F. G. Hawkin McPherson Broom Bad Broom Maker Stokhes Feat Ummermule Honda Smoky Bruch Oor Kankas Tata Manta Boot Zaina McPhernor Kansas Kareus United States Kitnsas Rive County Brenmcorn

Hutchinson Postoffice Structure to Begin in Winter

The Hutchinson postoffice building project moves forward with federal approval. Officials anticipate starting in winter and completing the main structure by fall, with preliminary site work and internal preparations slated for spring. Rumors of delays and staffing changes are noted, but officials expect steady progress under the current contract and funding. The article also references local interest in related construction and community impacts.

Hutchinson Pestaien Hitehinesa Congress Bernal Hutchinson News

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Mrs Gray, a former nurses at New York Children's Home, promotes Mother Gray's Powders to aid teething upset stomach bowels and worming. Claimed to be pleasant tasting and harmless with 10000 testimonials and available through druggists. Sample free by sending to Allen Olmed Le Roy New York.

Mother Gray

Turbulent Talk at Winchester Over Dewey and McBride

Local settlers express bitter opposition to Dewey and McBride amid rising tensions in Winchester. Reports say armed riders and increased manhunts threaten further clashes as communities brace for possible confrontations.

Colby Winchestere Dewey Mcbride Mekride

Dememented Woman Causes Chanute Street Scene

In Chanute on July 14 a demented woman Mrs Mary Smith shouted from a sidewalk ribbing crowd, claiming she had been robbed and mocking authorities. She was escorted to the city hall where she continued shouting loudly as officials and bystanders watched, with temperance remarks and religious exhortations noted.

Chanute the Tribune M Allen Mary Smith Sam Smith Weet Chanutt Jetriee Hell Lapehire Turk

Alleged Slander Case Filed in Marion County Court

Robert Teifer of Ramona sues Randall Mexor in district court for damages up to 10000 claiming repeated slander. Petition outlines accusations of immoral conduct and criminal acts by Meyer and others, affecting Teifer’s reputation amid alleged statements about murder, crime and future actions. The suit names influential county residents and seeks court redress.

Robert Teifer Ramona Auret Marion County Randall Mexor Ned Meyer Telfer I Okia Huma Newi Gottie Hamena Echool Seattle Warhington

Chickens Home to Roost in County Court Dispute

The supreme court reversed a long running chicken damage case between Geo Gruenmiller and Jacob Kaub over Kaub's poultry pasturing on Gruenmiller's clover field. The district court verdict favored Kaub, but Gruenmiller appealed. The amount due now exceeds 100 with most chickens dead and fields ruined.

Supreme Court Geo. Gruenrailier Centreputie Jacob Raub Becaue Kaub Gruenmiller Kaub Hi-Tan Tn Justice Court Geeenmiller Kab Groenmiller Orawa Herald

Death by own action at Moline headline death

Joy Hansen a Moline citizen and meat market owner was found dead from a self inflicted shotgun wound during the morning. He was about 60, a longtime local Republican figure, and the Masonic lodge to handle his funeral. Domestic troubles are cited as the cause.

Howard Joy Hansen Moline Here Erith Hanson Crealites Masonic Lodge Ele

Ottawa Chautauqua Sunday School Day Draws Attendees

The Ottawa Chautauqua features a Sunday school day with attendance expected from many Sunday schools nationwide. speakers include Dr C H St John of La Tina and Dr Matthews, discussing reform, sectarian spirit, and dangers to modern life. A formal program highlights singing by Miss Hamilton and readings on good literature, with entertainment and religious instruction amid social recreation.

Sanday Ba Wall Alabama Fur Aceerbay Weil Fheir Secu Elon Blunday Ena Eolwk Duce Cee Yee Firet Meloy Borg Biles Hamilton Wichiuta Miles Havnall McArtisu New York Matemniy Odessis

Fight for County Attorney Succession in Sumner County

Wellington July 14 The death by suicide of County Attorney FF Willegan has triggered a heated contest for his successor. A A Richards editor of the Wellington Mail and H L Woods editor of News are leading contenders, with Ex District Judge J A Burnette of Caldwell and Judge Swarts also in the field. Swarts pledged no appointment until records of candidates are reviewed.

Sumner County Wilson Wellington FF Wilegm Meh A. A. Hichards Wellington Miil Bill Richards H. L. Woods T News

Threshing Wheat Boosts Yields in Reno County in July

Wheat threshing is under way in Reno County Matehisdon on July 14 with hundreds of machines in action. Reports indicate yields averaging 25 to 30 bushels per acre, and the county average near twenty bushels, well above the annual norm. Grain weighs 60 to 60 pounds per bushel and is of good quality. Weather remains favorable for threshing as the bumper crop progresses.

Reno Matehisdon Awne

Successful fishermen camp a week on Solo mon river Beloit

On July 14 the Concordia company camping at Tunquary's mill along the Solo mon river near Beloit reported a record fish catch. Captain FE Lane led privates Brown J WW Neileon W Foster Ed Wilson C Davies and H M Davies who have already caught over 30 pounds including a 14 pound wax buffalo and an 11 pound select cattah. The group remained orderly and attended religious worship on Sunday rather than fishing.

In Session At Mankato Sixth District Meeting

Executive board of the Sixth district federation clubs meets at Mrs. Alice Bailey's home in Mankato to plan for the second annual district meeting in Norton in October. Officers include A Bailey president Charles Sawyer vice president Channing Perdue secretary George W Mathews treasurer R W Snyder auditor. Local items report river engineering, power plants, and a jail forgery arrest in Minneapolis.

Mankato Usury Sixth District Federation Clubs Alice Bailey A. Bailey Charles Sawyer Norton Channing Perdue Beloit George Wmathews Logan R. W. Knyder Cawker City

Cornishman Declares Willingness to Fight on Coast

Sporting news reports Bob Fitzsimmons ready to fight any man around July 14 with Jeffries Corbett bout in view. Delaney says Fitzsimmons could box in Los Angeles or San Francisco, no later than October. Jeffries fatigued by heat and weight. Corbett's friends doubt Jeffries can outfight him, while camp signals optimism for Jeffries.

San Francisco Cal Bob Fitzsimmons Corbett Harbin Springs Billy Delaney Jeffries Los Angeles Gome Ake Pmnen Jim Corbett Jim Sullivan Teadins Delahey Gus Rubis Fierie Teas

Tried to Cop a Sneak and Detroit Harness Races Report

In New York on July 4 Willie Lewis failed to topple Corbett after a wild swing to the jaw left Corbett groggy but Lewis failed to finish him. In Detroit opening Wind Sor Driving Association races drew crowds with Page Hall favored in 2:30 pace and Trilby Direct in 2:00 pace. At Chicago John A. Drake’s Runnels lost to Elsie I at 6 1/2 furlongs, Bad News won the mile for juveniles, and Columbus Driving Park opened with Robinda winning the second race and Patchen Mati first heat in 2 14 percent time.

Willie Lewis Corbett New York Wilite Lewis Lewis Jewm Vick Detroit Mich Windsor Driving Association Page Hail Trilby Direct Page Hall W. O. Foote Vernon Lady Gothard Judge Culten Pug Black Lady Darker Wayne Kine Margie Usher Master Noy al McGregor Prince Vale Hankie Minnie Jones Chicago John A. Drake Washington Park Bad News Silk Maid Columbus Columbus Driving Park Association Robinda Heute Thad Patchen Mati Prince Caton King Shamone Colonel Wilton Tipbert. D Leo Stralant Fred H Belibroak

McEwen and Muster Race Purses and Notable Starts

Racing notes from Buffalo and St Louis on July 4 report Ford S McEwen Mery Muster and others racing in heats with purses including 1600 and 800 dollars. Joymaker wins two straight heats in time 1 11 and more starts listed with multiple horses and purses. Buffalo events feature offer increases for a Fitzsimmons Gardner bout possibly taking place in Canada amid Canadian authorities. Bas DOr tops Delmar card at St Louis with Tab Tosa winning late. Johnny Herta Mier states Benny Yanger plans return match and California vacation news.

Ford S. McEwen Mery Muster Joymaker Sue Miss Jesmette Molo Five Painte Joe Grattan Ophelia Hernadette Warner Red Baron Rudy Kip Riley McKeen St. Louie St Louie Bas D'Or Delmar Bas Dior Maud Gonne Seven Furiouss Tt Ap Tab» Tosa Yanger California Chicago Johnny Hertamier Benny Yanger Frisco Ranger Eddie Hunton Yangen

Missouri Valley League Fort Scott Sedalia baseball chaos

An OCR fragmented recap shows Fort Scott scoring zeros with Sedalia making runs in several innings amid umpire disputes and player penalties. It recounts multiple games across cities like Joplin Leavenworth and Pittsburgh Webb City with varied line scores, batteries, attendance figures, and scattered notes on events and misconduct.

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