Kansas and the Semi Arid Section Production Facts
Mr Coburn compiles government figures to rank Kansas in cereal production over 1896 to 1900. The work shows Kansas first in wheat and in predicting wheat and corn, with tables by state ranking combined value of wheat and corn, and notes debate over semi arid claims and regional comparisons.
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Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Uncle Sam
Wilson
Kuresas Semmi-arid
Cobaro
Wicon
Parnptr
Nebraska
Meroe
United States Department of Agriculture
Sai
Hanan Agin Petari
Oregon
Ftorgla
Feian
Ghin
Tennnesh
Arkansas
Tod
Pinto Bank
Tinea
Mayor's legal clash over city special election finances
Mayor Hughes defends a city wide special election in four wards declaring it illegal without his call, while Col Hutches and City Attorney disagree. County commissioners and clerk argue city taxes pay election costs under Australian ballot law. Debate centers on who funds ballots, judges, and clerks amid conflicting legal opinions.
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Hughes
Topeka
Ilegal
Col. Hutches
Sfugar Hughes
Spencer
W. & Huiston
Hatston
Col. Hughes
Ruston
John H. Wright
Wright
Garanteed
Soldier Wilford lauded after San Antonio clash
Advices from Catbalobosaa say 12 men of the Ninth infantry sent from Sassy to San Antonio were attacked by about 140 insurgents while investigating bolomen reports. Two soldiers were killed and two wounded as Sergeant Wilford kept his cool and led a retreat by fourteen insurgents retired. Captain Roskmiller recommends Wilford for a medal of honor and Privates Steanton and Vero for certificates of merit.
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Masila
Barner
Conuwing G
Ninth Infantry
Wilford
Sassy
San Antonio
Wilitord
Roskmiller
Company G
Steanton and
Vero
Most and Other News From Across America
John Most, the anarchist, released to home confinement after a sentence for publishing an article. A Newcastle Wyoming fire destroyed an entire block and post office. Andrew White, U S ambassador to Germany, returned home aboard the Dutchess. Portugal appoints Senor Horta Machado minister to Washington.
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John Most
New York
Wewesstle
Wyo
Denver
Col
Cheyene
Newcastle
White
Andrew I. White
Germany
Dutchland
Portugal
Libon
Senor Horta Machado
Washington
Treasury reports strong finances and rising gold stock
The 1902 1903 fiscal year closed with a strong treasury, higher ordinary revenues of 687,685,027 and a surplus near 77.7 million. Gold holdings rose drastically while note redemptions favored gold certificates. Net receipts including debt transactions topped 1.146 billion with expenditures around 1.877 billion.
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Washington
Bilis Hf. Roberts
Treaurer
United States
Treasury
Amgreente
Mint
Pril l
Secretary of the Treasury
Arice
Owen
Gebt
Treasry
Central Pacific” Railway Company
Certificate of Czolgozz Death Document on file
County records in Buffalo list the death of the assassin Czolgos. Attesting witnesses to the death and autopsy notes by Dr. MacDonald and Dr. John Gerin state death resulted from an electric current passing through the body.
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Czolgozz
Buffalo
Omcisl
Assiasin Czolgos
MacDonald
John Gerin
Error in river and harbor estimates by Gen Gillespie
Washington reports Gen Gillespie chief of engineers announced an error in his office in preparing the river and harbor fiscal estimates for the year ending June 20 1903. Original figures showed about 12 080 008 dollars while actual totals reached 20 000 000 dollars. The 20 million figure excludes 37 million for works under continuing contracts.
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Washington
Gillespie
Sheriffs Plan Deliberate Action as They Await Fate
The group of sheriffs met at the court house and appointed a committee to confer with Governor Stanley. Ke Long Reno William Kitt Atchison and D M Need Anderson were named to wait upon the governor, who said they could continue to wait until January 1 to see his intentions. The sheriffs and treasurers then adjourned, unsure if a continued convention was needed.
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Sansa Rhee Samy
Topeka
Court House
O'Connor
Lyon
KE. Long
Reno
William Kitt
Atchison
D. M
Anderson
Stanley
Imninital
Mulvane closes sale on Douthitt tract to form Orchard Place
John R. Mulvane completes deal for the Douthitt tract west of Topeka avenue and the 40 acres east of Topeka avenue, creating Orchard Place with a total of 57 lots. Titles for the east 40 acres secured, West tract disputes with Mrs. Eugene Wolf and Mrs. Laura Douthitt dismissed.
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John R. Mulvane
Topeka Avenue
Douthitt
Orchard Place
Topela Avenue
Mr. Mulvane
Eugene , Wolf
Laura D. Root
William P. Douthitt
G A R Trouble Over Riddle Dennison Rift Shrugs Off Resignations
Intrigue unfolds in the state G A R with two assistant adjutant generals, M Riddle and W W Dennison. Norton demanded Riddle resign Oct 11 due to dislike with his chief assistant. Riddle quit, Norton accepted, then Norton appointed Dennison adjutant and quartermaster. Norton's later move to revoke Riddle’s resignation remains incomplete. Dennison, after resisting drafts, awaits the Nov 6 audit. Norton aims to replace Riddle, alleging disobedience, while Dennison questions the plan. The controversy centers on duty, pay, and control of funds.
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Riddie
Dennison
Tuddie
PiNenniian
Norton
Donnison
Toda
Weather Forecast Fragment Signals Cooler Periods and Showers
Unsettled weather with possible showers anytime and rain possible on Sunday. Cooler conditions to follow. Government forecast indicates generally fall tonight and Saturday. Today’s minimum temperature 42 degrees. Wind from the south at eight miles per hour. Hourly readings truncated in fragment.
Reeder Talks Irrigation and Future of Western Kansas
Congressman W. A. Reeder visited after the Implic ane Dealers convention in Kansas City and urged irrigation plans. He predicted congressional action to reclaim arid lands via irrigation in the next session, saying western Kansas land could support families after irrigation.
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W. A. Reeder
Implicane Dealers
Kansasity
Reeder
Kansas
Tts
Widow Elizabeth Hanbury Dies at 108 in London
London reports the death of Mrs Elizabeth Hanbury born June 1795 aged 108. A notable figure a half century ago in anti slavery prison reform and philanthropy she spent many years in bed and her life was largely sedentary in later years.
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London
Elizabeth Hanbury
Desperate Yaqui Battle Near Guaymas Sends 300 Troops
In a clash near Latuna canyon on Wednesday Mexican forces led by Lieutenant Colonel Quintro with 300 mounted troops attacked Yaqui raiders. Fifteen Yaquis were killed or wounded, with several Mexican soldiers wounded. The Indians retreated to the mountains as troopers pursued, and Quintro was praised for bravery by Guaymís residents.
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Tucson
Ariz
Quintro
Guaymas
Latuna Canon
Guaymins
Roosevelt to Attend Charleston Exposition
President Roosevelt accepted an invitation to the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition in Charleston beginning December. He said he would attend if public business permits and noted February 12, Lincoln's birthday as a possible date. He also promised to open the exposition by pressing a button from the White House.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South Carolina
Charleston
Lincoln
White House
Shot While Fishing Near Brazos River
J W McDonald and wife Susan were shot from a bush along the Brazos near Falls county while fishing. Both died at the tent. the man was killed at close range and the woman’s clothing burned by the fire. A nine year old son, found nearby, was brought to the city in shock. Police probe suggests robbery as motive due to money believed in the tent.
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Waco
Tex
J. W. McDonald
Susan
Brazos River
Falls County
France May Take Coercive Action Against Turkey
Paris dispatches report that French patience with Turkey has worn thin and the government faces a decisive foreign estimates debate in the chamber. A naval demonstration may be needed to protect dignity over Constantinople quays and debts, with Turkey blamed for provoking stronger action.
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New York
Paris
London Times
New York Times
France
Turkey
ada@s
Chamber of Deputies
Constantinople
Porte
Government receipts exceed expenditures in October 1901
Washington reports the October 1901 monthly statement shows total receipts of 49,921,952 dollars and expenditures of 40,645,835 dollars, leaving a surplus of 9,276,117 dollars for the month. Also notes a chimney collapse near Lawrence Kansas causing structural damage but no detail of injuries. Weather notes indicate generally fair conditions in Kansas with a moderate southerly temperature and an outlook of continued fair weather.
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Washington
Named by the President List of Appointments Confined to Army and Navy
The president announced a batch of promotions and commissions across the Army and Navy. Appointments include field officers, captains, lieutenants in artillery, cavalry, infantry, and the Philippine Scouts, with several assistant surgeons and rear admirals among the names such as Robert F. Tate Charles Miexander Rasen and Henry C. Glass, among others.
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Aentanty
Charles Hisasistan
Gonstoriseaier Guseri Caik
Colnests
Jen Rafferty
Suo
Jamen A. Shipton
Fielding L. Poindexter
James H. Johnston
Charles L. Fisher
James Matthew Phalen
Win
Russell Eastman
Miexander Rasen
Sawin
Eelig Sich
George Wu
Jean
Robert F. Tate
Jens EB. Stedje
Edward 0. Perkins
Robert M. Nolan
B. Renzihansen
Oscar A. McGee
John A. Aener
Albert E. Phillips
Robert Seecond
Fred Lind Cowtenants
Davidson
Robert &. Knox
Charles Tarlton
Alfred J. Booth
Cherlee E. Morrow
Wm. B. Plummer
Stephen
Fuqua
Morris M. Keck
Herbert L. Evans
Clyder Parker
Samuel C Orchard
John T. Shuman
Alten Toese
Robert
Patterson
Hunter Harris
James A. Higgins
Henry M. Paris
Gideon H. Williams
Theodore Reisor
Henry Wessell
Philippine Scouts
Navy
Henry C. Glass
John H. Holcombe
Leutenants
Louis Moulton
Chester Wells
Stephen V. Graham
Bridge location error halting Shawnee Wabaunsee work in Kansas
The Rossville bridge south end sits 60 feet into Wabaunsee county while the north end lies in Shawnee. Officials disagree on jurisdiction as the bridge speeds toward completion in three weeks. Shawnee may condemn land, but must seek Wabaunsee cooperation to align the approach road amid possible legal hurdles.
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Rossville
Shawnee County
Wabaursee
Hodgers
Shawnee
Waberises
Moe
Wabaunsee
Wabaunsee County
Qe Bridge
Callahan Collapses in Cudahy Kidnapping Trial
Omaha scene as James Callahan, on perjury trial in the Cudahy kidnapping case, collapses from nervous strain and is removed from court. The trial adjourns until 2 PM as defense and prosecution contend over alibi and a claimed boy’s cigarette use. Young Cudahy testifies anew while Chief Donahue commits to Callahan’s arrest and possible alibi evidence.
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Omaha
James Callahan
Cudahy
Donahue
Callaharn
Callahan
Medics to Play Atchison Team Tomorrow Afternoon
Kansas Medical College football team meets Atchison Athletic Association on Waab burn Geld field tomorrow afternoon. Officials include Harry Findlay. Game time set for 3:29 o'clock with Atchison listed in positions lineup.
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Kansas Medical College
Atchison Athletic Association
Waabburn
Atchison
Harry Findlay
End Approaches in Court of Inquiry on Cuban Campaign
The Washington Nev. Court of Inquiry nears conclusion as a few witnesses are recalled to correct testimony for Monday. Lieut Hood and Mr. Sylvester Scovel testified on the Cuban dispatch boat Hawk and press coverage. Admiral Schley could not correct his prior statement before Monday. Proceedings opened with Judge Advocate Lewis outlining closing order. Dewey noted arrangements for final argument.
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Washington, Nev
Senlen Court of Inquiry
Department
John Hood
Ene
Hawk
Sylvester Scovel
Cuba
Sceut Hoot
Admiral Schley
Clentaegos
Scovel
Vancerni Spentage
Capt
Sigsbee
N. Smith
Hare Te
Tintier
Bigwhee
Bee Bor
Santiago
Namie
Souvel
Tian
Admiral Schivy
Demin
Manuay
Ae Sampson
Cl Witk
Yeateriny
Schley
Advicate Lewis
Hannaty
Parker
Rayoor
Fnder
Anna Lamely
Dewey
Lemly
Argu
Mayrelf
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United States Treasury
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G. A. BR
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Antwerp
Congo
Galingis
Wessel
Guthrie
O. T
Tecumseh
Okla
Thetis
Lawrences
Kan
Bed
Beceemata
Boston
Pas
Pat Crow
Kansas Doctors
Phat
Amiral Dewey
Soovil
Bylvester Scovil
Galle
Paul
Sigsbes
Maniinen
Sigsbre
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