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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
7
Market notes show corn holding on a featureless session while cattle stay steady and firm. hog prices soften as traders weigh demand. Wheat and grain futures drift with mixed signals from Chicago and Kansas City influence, providing a cautious backdrop for producers and buyers.
The court case centers on Tiffany and her former husband, with long delays and a contentious desertion claim. Witnesses discuss Tiffany resisting the divorce decree while the husband seeks remarriage and stability, citing letters and court orders as pivotal evidence.
A fragmentary account describes Camille du Gish and other women training for a Paris to Missouri motor race. It notes plans, expectations, and the ambition to prove skill in early automobile competitions with up to 220 entrants, aiming to advance American interest in the sport.
A February appointed committee in New York announces a plan to form a corporation like the Metropolitan Museum of Art to manage a national theater project. The plan envisions member subscriptions and government-backed support with elected leadership and possible Danish foundations involvement. The article notes a court verdict and upcoming sentencing in another matter.
The excerpt shows a political speech pledge by a candidate, thanking supporters and promising fair representation for the Seventh district. He emphasizes Republican loyalty, justice, and a desire to improve county affairs and wartime unity, while advocating honest elections and strong governance.
A colleague lauds Victor Murdock as a hard working, versatile editor with deep district knowledge. He praises Murdock’s memory, humor, and ability to inspire peers, noting his commitment to public sorrows, charity, and a blunt but generous leadership style.
Fragmented text mentions a town in the Seventh district tied to a political figure, with scattered names and dates. It references a person named Denby in a Melbourne style source and a confrontation with police, plus vague notes on a council or congressional context.
Smith speaks on the Murdock Stampede in Great Bend with a long list of district committee members and county names. He recounts the convention, the machine's push for Price, and his decision to spark the stampede to nominate Murdock, praising Western district support and noting remarks from Morton Albinh and Sam Amiden.
The meeting reports show Churchill, Roosevelts allies and a committee chair Peters debating resolutions on new issues. Delegates discuss endorsements for the triumphant administration and potential future guidance while factions clash over platform wording and provincial loyalties.
A woman allegedly duped a lawyer and Detroit agents into pursuing a mythical Outagamie County estate. Mis Anan Fale Killyet used a pretend share of 89 010 000 dollars in a fictitious Wainwright estate to lure funds, while authorities traced the scheme through Appleton lawyer Micheletation and bank figures. The ruse collapsed when the Detroit probate office found no such estate, exposing the long-running hoax from start to finish.
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