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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1903
Page
2
A dense field report notes wheat harvest accelerating in southern counties with rains halting work briefly. It details widespread planting across valleys and uplands, with corn and alfalfa conditions improving, weather aiding progress, and growers preparing for a heavy yield while noting scattered setbacks and regional variations.
First crop of alfalfa harvested in good condition. Crowing week for corn and bar es. Wheat shows dry spells but early growth improving. Potatoes and gardens fair with forage crops improving. Cattle doing well and crops coming on, some fields light due to freezing.
Governor Bailey in a message to the legislature outlines possible state aid for flood damaged areas. He notes counties have lost bridges and urges rapid action to authorize replacement funding after considering other solutions. The brief message requests swift legislative enactment and no extra measures.
Senator Smith publicizes a bill to aid flood victims by state loans rather than outright charity. The measure, modeled on 161 precedent, would fund county relief via an anticipated levy, with repayments to the state, to restore livelihoods for farmers lacking credit. The act targets damaged counties and requires statewide executive approval, with $150,000 allocated to carry out provisions.
The Topeka Chronicle reports on local election discussions a bond proposal for a new six room school building and the Lowe murder case with the district court to commence July 6. Officials note legislative aid rights face questions while officials inspect county cases and police respond to a varied harvest of civic notices.
Warden McClaughry arrived from Washington to consult officials about the penitentiary at Leavenworth. Plans reportedly push the second cell house construction and aim to house prisoners by next January. Work on the first wing is incomplete and the old site may be used for up to a thousand inmates by August. The federal penitentiary may be turned over to military authorities on July 1, 1904 for a combined guardhouse and prison operation.
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