The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-01
BIG FALL LAST NIGHT.
Losses in Lowlands Of Illinois
and Missouri. S.

Chicago, July 1-Reports received here
from the grain states most affected by
the heavy June rains indicate that the
crop situation is not so discouragtng
ters.
This was reflected in the grain pits
today for while the markets were firm
at the opening and for some time fol-
lowing the excitement of yesterday
seemed to have subsided and there was
a disposition to place much faith in the
restorative effects of warmer weather
which was reported in some sections
and was believed to be on the way in
other places. Ohio, Michigan, Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and In
dian Territory crops were said to be
generally favorable. Damage generally.
it was said. would be largely repaired
by warm weather in July.
The low land Of Illinois appear to
have been the worst sufferers. while
Iowa is said to have stood the weather
with remarkable success.
There were rains over the Northwest
last night and the forecast is for show
ers over the central valley and lake re-
gion within the next "a hours.
HEAVY RAIN AT KANSAS CITY. Z
Kansas City, July IA heavy soaking
rain fell last night and this morning in
western Missouri, followed by rising
temperature. At Kansas City and vi
cinfty, 1863 inches of water fell, while
an inch and a quarter. Following the
coldest June In this part of the state for
20 years the indications today are for
warmer weather. which is needed by
damage to crops have been received.
and it is believed that conditions as a
rule have been favorable in this part
of the state.
NO LET UP AT ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, July There seems to be
no let up to the rain that has been
falling heavily at intervals ever since
Saturday morning. Reports of damage
to crops in Illinois and Missouri con-
tinue to be received. This. it Is con-
servatively estimated. will amount to
millions of dollars. Grain in shock that
was not carried away by floods Is be-
ginning to sprout- In the uplands corn
and oats were benefited by the rains
where not blown down by the wind.
BIG RAINFALL IN NEBRASKA.
Omaha, July There We're general
rains throushout Nebraska last night. In
the Platte and Missouri valleys the rain
for the past week or two has been ex-
cessive, and in some places potatoes are
reported to be rotting on the ground
and the corn crop somewhat damaged
by too much moisture. On the table
lands, however, the heavy fall of rain
has served to put the corn crop in 6
average for the past week has been con-
siderably below normal, and sunshine is
needed.
CROPS ALL RIGHT IN IOWA.
Des Moines, Ia, July director Sage
Iowa weather bureau and crop service
declared this morning that the Iowa
crops are standing the cold weather and
heavy rains remarkably well and the
predictions of damage and loss are
purely visionary. He declares that the
bulk OF the corn crop is below the aver
age but believes that good weather will
bring it out. The yield Will be all that
could be asked.
SUNSHINE IN DETROIT.
Detroit, July detroit is having a
clear sunshiny day for the first time
since June 21. The rainfall for June
was 697 inches, an excess of more than
three inches. Corn, late potatoes anc
beans in Michigan have suffered Sc
verely from the heavy rains Wheat is
said to be running more to stalks than
July, however, will repair to a great
extent the damage.