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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1903
Page
7
Markets today report firm corn opening with higher prices, and a mixed livestock scene. Cattle gain about five cents, hogs slip, while wheat and other grains show varied moves across New York and Chicago exchanges. Local brokerages and livestock markets in Kansas City and Topeka reflect these shifts with ongoing buying and selling pressures.
A rain paused season opener between Washburn and Ottawa ended tied after four innings, with Ottawa taking a 2 0 lead in the later stages before weather and crowd conditions disrupted play. Pitcher Kin held Washburn scoreless until late, while Ottawa’s batting produced key hits as both teams fought in gusty winds and muddy infield.
In Vienna on April 9 19th century customs, Archduchess Elizabeth Amann daughter of the late Archduke Karl Ludwig and the future Archdukes stated, married to Aloyse von Lichtenstein. The British ambassador’s wife Mrs Harris attended. The event included the Emperor Franz Joseph and Mrs Storer representing the American embassy.
A damaged report describes a phártial incident at a hotel involving a bus and a fire. Names such as Jesu Whites and architect Chandler Affseine appear, with others aiding in the jump. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, but indicates confusion and an eventual arrest or detainment of some party.
Governor Bailey outlines a Kansas themed menu for a visit by President Roosevelt, emphasizing locally produced meat and bread while noting some vegetables cannot be grown in the executive garden. The piece also lists a long roll of insurance companies, and details a county suit over penalties tied to the Elridge rate book.
Judge Hazen ruled that insurance firms did not form a trust or combine and that Littleidge’s notebook and advisory rate did not bind companies. The decision dismissed antitrust charges against Aetna and others, with appeals possible if county commissioners fund the review. list of defendant insurers and noted regional rate practices provided.
Towns with fire departments holding apparatus valued at 21000 or more receive state funds. A 2 percent levy on premiums funds the distribution. Kansas City Kansas leads with 4080.54, Topeka 941.36, with 116 towns listed including Abilene Alma Anthony and more.
In a tense chase near Edwardaville, farmers including Charl Glass and Henry Hendricks joined Constable Lawrence to pursue two robbers who forced occupants to surrender from a tented wagon. Frank Charles of Mobile was wounded with his lower jaw and throat severely damaged, while one robber escaped after a five mile pursuit. The injured man received medical care and was taken to a local home hospital. A farm sale near the event, about four miles southwest, features Dr. Biddle purchasing the property for 816,000, as Ike Lambert previously owned the tract comprising 300 acres in AlE Heattign.
A peculiar letter from Garden City Kansas candidate Brecknws expresses plans to run in the Seventh District, seeks information from Governor Bailey, and proposes reform to reduce travel costs for farmers. The missive features political and logistical questions about ballot access, postal responses, and security, with notes on railroad guards and regional concerns.
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