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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
6
In McPherson on July 20 the Red Republican reports wheat yields averaging near ten bushels per acre with some fields reaching 15 while quality remains good. Rust and blight hurt heads, oats threshing is limited, and farmers expect few oats while cattle and horses suffer fodder losses.
Kanass City Commuters conclude a relief drive at Convention hall after delivering furniture clothing and food to families in the dune ford east of the Kawsivey. The Provident relief committee directs ongoing help with thousands of temporary relief items distributed and more to come as needed.
The record notes extensive contributions of clothing and goods with furniture aid purchases totaling thousands of dollars. It states 2,043 people aided at an average case value of five dollars, totaling about fifty one thousand twenty five dollars. Temporary aid costs remain to be tabulated as the accounts are not yet finalized.
From Dalhart Texas State Journal subscribers contribute eight dollars to aid Topeka Road disaster sufferers. Funds collected by J. M. Bonebrake treasurer and sent to Peper received this morning. Names of donors include H A Payne engineer J J Jones mayor Dalhart A Whiting merchant W Galbraith lumberdealer W Wagoner real estate J Archer engineer J Love lumber scaler J Wamsley boilermaker W Kuhlpaen mother tran kee and many more.
Washington July 20 Commissioner of Pensions Eugene F Ware seeks larger staff for the pension bureau due to aging clerks and rising workload. He argues many veterans of 1861 remain and calls for increasing the number of younger workers while pensions plans and congressional action are debated. A second item notes ex-Marshal Rice quarreling with five men over a widow in Lamar Missouri.
The notice covers officers raiding Mr Hines drug store and nearby floors. It describes a steady flow of intoxicated people at the station weekend, the drug trade at the Opera House store, arrests for whiskey and absinthe, and a peculiar tale of a mule theft involving a youth named Houston. The piece blends humor with police action and local characters.
F G Kelley manager of Vinewood park returns from Kansas City where he sought a season lineup of amusements opening Sunday. The Vinewood line will operate that day for public viewing but no attractions secured yet. Marshall's Hand will perform Sunday night and may become a regular feature.
Secretary Moody approves winter naval maneuvers in the Caribbean under Admiral Dewey. The plan calls for division and fleet evolutions with target practice rehearsals across the North Atlantic, South Atlantic, and European squadrons, following last year's cold-season pattern. Aimed at testing quick sea-service operations, the program emphasizes coordinated readiness.
Frederick Kriselmeyer faced a deadly shooting near his Hamburg Street home. He killed his wife and wounded his stepdaughter amid jealousy claims. A mob threatened lynching before police and reserves contained the crowd and rescued Kriselmeyer. His wife says he is crazy. the daughter is fatally wounded and the wife likely to recover.
New York July 0 Marconi says a new principle in wireless telegraphy enables sending messages thousands of miles along the sea surface without high transmitting towers. He has tested across the Atlantic and is replacing old apparatus with simpler table mounted machines.
Washington announces rural free routes effective September 1 featuring Kaumis Cheney Sedz Wick counties with one carrier. Routes span twenty-four to twenty-five miles serving about 470 to 932 people across Marvlock Kineman Peru Chautauqua areas. Also notes Westbound Low Rates via Chicago Great Western Railway with contact for details at Kansas City office.
The First Methodist Sunday school plans a one week camp at Lecoyest near Tecumseh with about 60 participants. They will bring tents and supplies, a cook will travel, and a daily program includes hourly amusements and lectures led by teachers each evening. Dr. McFarland to preach at Sunday services.
A fragmentary piece recalls St John’s Eve customs and superstitions. It notes beliefs about brides, fortune tellers, and omens seen in past summers, including ritual actions near Montague House and a procession of well dressed locals, with hints of matchmaking rites and symbolic signs.
Obscure references describe delaying Christmas plans and a future husband’s fate tied to a ritual of sowing, with multiple unnamed individuals behaving strangely. The passage mentions dreams, concealed actions beneath pillows, and a disturbing suggestion of death or danger tied to heightened secrecy and unspoken rites.
Advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Dysentery remedy as a home staple. Claims reliability for all ages, especially children, and notes it is pleasant to take. Urges purchase from druggists.
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