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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1903
Page
3
Kansas news item reports that the organization W. A. is reorganizing after flood damage. Details note disruptions, recovery efforts, and renewed leadership plans to resume operations. The piece highlights local impact and community support mobilized for reconstruction.
The Kansas City outskirts revival plan reorganizes the packing house settlement work. Beginning September 1, activities move to 64 Minnesota avenue, with new rooms prepared and a fundraising event planned. Programs include clubs for young women, language studies, social evenings, Bible classes, and gymnasium support.
Greenwood County cattlemen protest rail shipping rate increases slated for September 1. They condemn poorer service and argue a 15 percent jump in freight charges will hit shippers, especially during heavy sales. The group petitions the state railroad commission and notes similar actions by other sections seeking unity.
Perry July 27 Dudley Gmattey long time farmer and citizen dies after nine months bed confinement. Survived by a wife nine sons and daughters. Burial to be in Oak Fudge cemetery.
July 27 report from Fredonia notes three wells yielding gas at west north and east locations within roughly three miles of the city. Drilled depths reach about 1000 feet in the west and east wells and 190 feet to the rock surface for the north well, with ongoing operations aiming to extend production.
A canvass is planned by the Joint Relief Committees of Armourdale and the two Kansas Citys to visit tents and houses and estimate living conditions and suffering. Dr Charles A Ven Foulen will chair, with daily reports to quantify destitution and needs. Previous relief funds included a 599000 appropriation, and organizers consider additional funds of up to 100000 may be sought if current resources prove insufficient.
Troy July 27 The monestment of the Wathena Chautauqua expresses confidence that the coming session will set new attendance records. The event opens Saturday August 1 with a band concert by Charles T. Grilley of Heston. Rev Samuel Lone of Geo will be the featured speaker on August end. Excursion trains will carry thousands to Wathen. Rev J T McParland of Topeka will lead the Bible can etéen and deliver a lecture Sunday. Benjamin Tilman of South Carolina will lecture August 5 and many other politicians will speak that day. The program includes reverting activities with excursion boats between Wathen and St Joseph on the Missouri river.
The July 27 decision at Pittsburg Kun ends a conference between miners and operators after a season of unrest. Wages rise seven cents per ton with eight hour day and a shift in day wage base. The agreement includes union recognition and outlines broader terms affecting miners across the region.
Sed an Kan Jot severe schol boaral Ghuniwugun county Tare sorted to their contracts with teachers, 228F clauses prohibit marriage by the teacher. The Old Soldier Tursued Down Abilene July 27 Judge Moore rules civil war veterans have preference in appointments. A Friend of John Brown’s Pool July 8 Cynthia Merritt Roscor, wife of Nelson J Roscoe, dies. Roscoe cousin of General Wesley Merritt, connected with Captain John Brown of Guawatomie.
To Hayes Military Carnival Leavenworth on July 27 plans were made in cooperation with Brigadier General J Franklin Bell of Fort Leavenworth to hold a military carnival in September 67. Troops at Fort Leavenworth will join daily exercises and the event is expected to eclipse other fall festivities.
Major RW McClaughry warden of the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth returned from Chicago where he went ten days ago to secure relief from a stomach ailment. He is greatly improved and hopes to be entirely well soon.
On July 4 in Troy at 2 20 p m John Berry of Troy and Mise Lora Anderson of Quenena wed at the bride s home. The bride is prominent among Kansas educators and has devoted several years to teaching.
July 27 capitalized text notes rural free delivery carriers from Wrandotts county to form a local association at a Sunday meeting. State rivalry associations are forming statewide. A state convention is set for September 9 at Fanporin to select delegates for the national convention in Satan Repiane. Other items include Grange Picnic at Olathe Kansas and County Co-operative association celebrating twenty seventh anniversary with a bazaar.
Lexington Kentucky July 27 Mares dominate trotting history as Lou Dillon nears the top time within a second of the record. The feature traces historic mares, stallions and geldings, noting Lady Burdette to Maud S and Gretna, with Lou Dillon highlighted as the fastest of her sex and a leading contender for the crown.
Dione ages of Z Se ae Ferenc Ryland Py jfoln Nolan Laver S38 Sidney Dillon ae great sire of Low Dillon is a one year old pacer son of Bid ney and Venus. He has a 2:07 speed and a 3:11 Adonis lineage. Dolly Dillon is also by him. Sanders California driver developed Lou Dillon and plans campaigning this year with his horses.
Chicago July 27 Former Kansan football coach expresses strong disapproval of the new rules adopted by the committee He argues the changes will complicate play and shift action to the ends He questions the 25 yard line variation and urges consistency across the field in rule application. The coach notes uncertainty about how officials will manage new requirements.
The report covers Fort Riley beating Enterprise 16-1 with Hassler starring for the visitors, Weir City defeating Parsons 11-4, Columbus routing Cherryvale 9-1, and Marysville edging Seneca 8-7 in a rain-soaked Sunday slate. Also noted are Omaha’s 3-0 and 9-7 wins over Milwaukee, Denver’s split with St Joseph, Peoria’s loss to Des Moines, and Chicago’s 6-2 win over Cincinnati amid a busy national schedule.
In Pittsburg Sedade defeated Pittsburg behind Bunton's strong pitching despite poor support. Fort Scott won a tense eleven inning game with Craig wild early but Royals overall. Iola beat Springfield with solid defense and timely hitting. Kaness City edged Colorado Springs 9-12 in a compact scoring sequence.
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