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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1902

Page

6

Frost and Frosts Hit Kansas Wheat and Corn

The weekly United States Department of Agriculture climate bulletin reports a cool week with frosts on the 12th and 13th across northern, western, and some eastern counties, causing limited damage to wheat and late corn. Plowing and sowing progress in many counties, with rye up in Shawnee and alfalfa seeding delayed by seed shortages, while apple crops vary by county and pastures remain generally fine.

United States Department of Agriculture Climate and Cropulletin Weather — Bureau Kansas Jennings Catoma Montgormery Crawford Shawnee Leavenworth Jefferson Marshall Cherokee Nemaha Anderson County Atchison Douglas Geary Jackson Johnson Linn Montgomery Morris Neosha Pottawaternie Uttle Riley Witton Wootson Cor Fros Wiest Republic Ahack Russell Sedgwick Smirth Mtelons Fros Kaffir Corm Stafford Sumner Washington Ness Wallace Bodgeman Decatur From Hodgemen Katte Gorn Clarke Ford Cate Hamilton Lane

Coal plant resists closure amid UMW visit at Tamaqua

At Greenwood colliery Tamaqua Pennsylvania workers resume with slight gains as United Mine Workers officials pressure superintendent M A Berger to shut the plant. The Lehigh Cost Navigation company plans overhauls at its No 41 breaker converting the plant to a washers with work slated for late week. No official confirmation on the reports. The No 4 and No 12 collieries together with the Smith Myers washery and Greenwood Coal shipped about 2000 tons to market yesterday.

Tamaqua Greenwood Lehigh Cost & Navigation Company Smith-Myers Washery Greenwood Coal Company

Gompers on the Ground in Witkestarre

Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrived in Witkestarre Pennsylvania on September 26. He visited President Mitchell headquarters and met National Treasurer Wilson and United Mine Workers district presidents. The leaders held a lengthy conference to discuss the strike and a statement will follow.

African Gold Heads for New York Shipment

New York Sept 16 Pully 1 000 000 of the gold obtained by the National Cir bank from South African sources staves signiment will amount to more than 2 091 000.

N. Y New York National Cir Bank

Typhoid Strikes Emporia Area Prompting Health Warnings

Fragmented report notes typhoid cases spreading in Emporia with new infections among several families and multiple blocks affected. Officials urge vigilance as fever and related illnesses appear in the ward amid concerns over contagious disease.

Emporia Emporia Teobeld

Ryan Defeats Carter in Brutal Port Erie Bout

In a hard fought six round slugfest at Port Erie arena, Ryan overwhelmed Brooklyn fighter Kid Carter. The bout featured heavy exchanges, multiple knockdowns, and a decisive knockout in the final moments as Ryan dominated with jabs and rights to the head and body.

Port Erie Kid” Carter Brooklyn Shotty Gn Seaatt Cartan Bt Ryan Carter Tommy Pynan Hyun Kim Fiat Hin Siler Msaisted Oktman

Attorney General Mulls Settlement Details On Public Records

Des Moines Iowa September 16 Attorney General mulls today a tentative settlement outline awaiting release of opinions and related abstracts as he pursues public records access. The case centers on a Des Moines cruiser inquiry and timing of disclosures.

Des Moines Mulls Moines

Observer Notes Campaign Tangles and Local Politicians

The Observer reports on partisan tensions as Democrats Populists and Republicans mingle at a county gathering. Names such as H. P. Ferrally Chas McCrumb Duncan McKelter and Andrew Shearer appear amid speeches and factional chatter. Candidates for various local offices are listed with party affiliations and roles as the scene hints at a broader state race and preparations for the St Louis world fair context.

Today's Market Report Shifts in Grain Pits And Prices

Market notes show tepid activity in grain pits with weather and arrivals shaping moves. December wheat traded around 43% with a soft close and an easier tone seen through the afternoon. Provisions opened quiet while January oats and corn traded within narrow bounds as receipts and lower yard prices dampened gains.

Raine Agre Jatter Cabies Toms Eceminer Tocal Reneipia Minneapolis Dulu SEMEL Sige Roe

Cattle and Wool Market Report and Tragic Local Shooting

Market notes cover cattle, sheep, poultry receipts and prices at Louis Livestock Market, with figures for cattle, hogs, and poultry. A separate local tragedy reports Mrs Stans Robinson, aged, shot by her father in law in Elrod, with ongoing investigation and anticipated recovery.

Dimsboro Ind Stans Hobinson Elrod Hoblinson Hesband

Boston and Saters Fare via Nickel Plate Road

A damaged fragment notes a fare of 319.00 dollars and 1800 via the Nickel Plate road with dates around October 7 and a question about return validity. The readable text is unclear on full names or exact route details.

New York St. Lewis Washi Stene Tate Boston St. Lowis Washington New York City Richmond Vani Buichats Washite Comfort Sata Saters Nevem

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