Weather Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Kansas Conditions
The weekly bulletin from Weather Observer Jennings in Topeka notes April was warm and dry, with only 0.93 inch rainfall vs 4 inches in 1891. Northern Kansas fared better. eastern crops miss rain, while southern belts lag. Oats and grasses grow slower. wheat variable but promising in parts. Corn planting intensifies. stock up, water scarce. alfalfa thriving in irrigated areas. fruit prospects strong. Also mentions Beggs' Blood Purifier ad and a May 4 Plymouth College game at 8:30.
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Kansas
Jennings
Topeka
Hamilton
Gove
Sheridan
Ottawa
Summer
Coffey
Finney County
Incoming Chief Justice Martin sworn in at Topeka
The Kansas Supreme Court installed Judge David Martin as chief justice this afternoon in the lieutenant governor’s room of the state house. Retiring Chief Justice Horton administered the oath. The ceremony drew judges, state officers, and a few state house officials.
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Horton
Martin
David Martin
Topeka
Atchison
Kansas Supreme Court
State House
Supreme Court
Albert EH. Horton
Pew
Kansas
Fnally
Shawnee County
John L. Beverly Va
Martha Barnite
Harper County
J. B. Watkins
Marshall
Glenn
United States
Justice Johnson
Justice Allen
Nighttime Laughs and Tiny Teasers From the Paper
A jumble of old jokes and quips from the Detroit Free Press Newark Advertiser and Wonder sections. Humorous exchanges about beds doors poetry procrastination and a banker’s faintly faraway look. The Stars Journal touts its Want and Miscellaneous columns reaching Topeka readers.
The Sanitary Force Takes Charge Today
The city appoints Dr. Mitchell as city physician replacing Dr. Hibben. Mitchell aims to match the prior record of disease control as the health department maintains low contagious cases and no epidemics. The old sanitary staff is replaced with new personnel except Nelson McConnell and J. M. Miller, with John Allen and Megers.
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I. B. Hibben
Mitchell
Hibben
Boutes
Republien
Nelson McConnell
J. M. Miller
John Allen
Megers
Smith
Fowler
Leaded stomach tramp seeks hospital after police intake
W. J. Kane, a Colorado silver miner nicknamed Terrible Condition of Tramp, turned up at city police headquarters asking for lodging. He claims his stomach is coated with lead from inhaled gases while working with lead ore, has not eaten in four days, and suffers erysipelas and multiple ailments. He wants hospital care but faces closed doors outside the prison.
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W. J. Kane
Kane
Colorado
Soo Hoo Nam Art Ambition to Enter Clergy
Soo Hoo Nam Art of San Francisco has completed an English theological course and aims to become a Presbyterian minister. He served two years as Rev T M Condit's assistant at the First Chinese Church, recalling a Canton ordination in 1393. He narrates his journey from China to learn English and preach on two continents, and details his early life in America and work as a colporteur before returning to China to marry.
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Soo Hoo Nam Art
San Francisco
T. M. Condit
Soo Hoo Nam
China
Canton
America
Loo
Amercia
Santa Rosa
Straw Hats Higher Prices on War and Wall Paper
May prices on straw hats and wallpaper rise due to the Chinese war and a supply shortfall of Asiatic braid. The wallpaper trust is in conflict with a large manufacturer, T. P. Hobbs, and a victory could push wallpaper prices up quickly.
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Natin Indies
Hatin
Chiaco
Chine
Wall Paper Trust
T. PF. Hobbs
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T. 3 Stover
John J. Ingalla
Iola
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Golden Eagle Clothing Company
Matspeaker
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Detroit Free Press
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Kansan City
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