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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1903
Page
7
The market notes firm corn at open with selling pressure pushing prices down, hogs fluctuating with bids around 97.25 to 7.40, and wheat and other grains showing varied moves. Prices appear influenced by ongoing demand, futures activity, and sector-specific factors across the commodities market.
Fragmented OCR reading shows Wool Market and related goods at New Fork and nearby locations. Mentions markets, prices per unit, and shop names like Cotter Market and Joe Viet. Details are incomplete and some items unreadable.
A rugged, garbled note describes a brief informal meeting among railroad assessors about a fire rental issue and penalties. It mentions public inspection details and legal responsibility, with confusion over fault and responsibility amid inspection talks.
Lieutenant Governor Hanan arrives from HIT City to attend the state railroad board meeting where he chairs proceedings. Governor Hinna joins discussing prosperity from circle of wheel and industry while others assess prospects and wheat prices. Additional notes mention Butterips-Pisit, Kittridge, Bailey, Engle and Roch among attendees in a packed agenda.
Fragmentary OCR reveals names such as Zor Wrenn Aptew York and New Orleans opening lines. The text references prior results, court or secretary mentions, and executions or firings. Figures and entities appear jumbled, indicating a disrupted report from an opening exhibition in New Orleans with uncertain outcomes.
Milweiukos 1 Diino Opan TH Apetl 1Hitnels university lomtio Milsei taken by a 1 to 0 meore. Phid, a freshman, scored two great exhibitions amid fears of cold and pneumonia. Officials warn of dangers from airborne diseases. preventive measures are urged to reduce risk and protect students and staff.
W F Hughes leads list of four announced candidates for police chief: Wilmarth, Page, McCabe, and Farnsworth. Mayor Bergundthal to announce selections at Friday council meeting. other posts considered include detective, sanitary sergeant, superintendent of electric light plant, and Necht slant worker.
Mrs Aranta Withiam shot and wounded Carrol Nix of Fayetteville Arkansas while he sat in a car at 410 West Ninth Street early today. At the police station she refused to name her husband and neighbors say the two former sweethearts had a troubled past. The wounded man, deserted by his wife in Texas, had recently been with Withiam in Payetteville.
Incumbent Page leads Republican city central committee as Lloyd Bergundthal plans cabinet reshuffles with Frank Snyder as street commissioner and Carl Gochief of police. Cal Hughes and John Gardiner also cited as candidates while physical requirements for police join the talk.
In Cleveland a trades council ousted Sontheimer as president amid accusations that prominent members were traitors to labor. Sontheimer had been the delegates from the cigarmakers union and had recently accepted the Republican nomination for vice mayor. The council warned that graft or sabotage by alleged traitors could disrupt the city. Separately, a sensational note reports a Leesville, Indiana claim of recovery via Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption.
A deadly incident during a track event leaves twelve dead and several others gravely injured. Emergency crews respond as investigators examine the scene and assess the cause of the tragedy. Local authorities urge calm while providing limited details pending reports.
A devastating tornado struck Blount County Arkansas in the early hours, killing at least ten people, injuring many, and destroying homes across Hopewell and nearby communities. Notable victims include Nathan Griffin and family, C. C. Oden and kin, and Henry McCoy and relatives, while others suffer critical injuries. The storm cut a mile wide, two miles long path from Little Red to Heber and Pangburn, leveling houses and leaving a widespread debris field. Emergency reports indicate several more deaths feared as injured are treated.
Judge Hazen rules in favor of Mrs. Johnson in a divorce case against J S Woolverton begun after her husband disappeared from Topeka. Johnson left two children. a will valued mining interests at $2,000 to children, then to brother Jon Olson. Mrs Johnson died before appeal, probate disputes ensued over six months.
A fragmented report indicates a county level court session focusing on local governance matters. Proceedings reference a petition or motion, a named court official, and potential rulings affecting county operations. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
A report notes Keith attempts once more to obtain a liquor permit amid unclear details. The piece mentions Chenkt 38, Metin, and an event at a studio offering skin care products and a soprano recital by Irene Horner. Times listed are 10 am to 2 pm and 5 to 8 pm with a dark bloodstream reference for a remedy.
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