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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1904
Page
7
Kansas City market shows cattle steady to higher with demand firm amid mixed reports on July wheat and corn futures. Hog prices hold around 4.50 to 4.95 while grain markets reflect tentative strength with fluctuating bids and light trading.
A M McDearmott Commission Co lists Hone 29 and St Now Devin Building as location for dealing in stocks grains provisions and investment securities. The firm offers cash or margin transactions and mentions United States bonds as a specialty with private wire connections to Chicago.
The text lists various food products and quantities including wax beans, seed sweet potatoes, Nerds candy, tea or coffee perteals, cartons, poultry items, wines, hens, and green salt cured items. It reads as a garbled inventory from a market or shipment list with multiple misspellings and unclear quantities.
Colonel Fred Jelts editor of the State Ledger reports a brutal assault by Joshen Burts after an alleged insult to Burts’ wife. Jelts says he defended himself, describing a swollen jaw and a struggle near the editorial rooms, with witnesses and police involved. Burts sought a warrant but was refused, then turned himself in and warned of further action.
City officials weigh a secret mission by City Attorney Charles F. Spencer to Leavenworth about government liquor licenses. Spenser returned with information linked to joints drug stores and clubs, sparking speculation about Stahl and Bergundthal while Topeka penalties loom for illegal medicine sales.
San Francisco April 26 The street car men on United Railway rejected the company terms after a secret ballot showing 2 172 votes cast with 2 031 against and 141 for acceptance The union seeks wage increases and an open shop policy amid impending contract expiry April 20 The action suggests a strike may follow after unions and officials failed to reach an accord
The report surveys multiple counties noting rains improving wheat growth and overall condition. Oats, corn, alfalfa, and pastures show varied responses with some crops delayed by wet or cool weather while fruit trees bloom or suffer minor frost damage. Local conditions range from Ford to Lane and Ottawa divisions with general optimism for a good harvest.
Apr 3 report from Chanute Kansas describes levee breaks releasing a vast flood across Neosho and Allen counties. Water rose rapidly inundating fields, wells, and farms while oil tanks and storage facilities suffered losses as rivers surged and towns faced extensive damage.
April 26 fire on the twelfth floor of the Boyce building at 114 Dearborn Street caused banquets to spill to the street. University Club and Chicago Literary Society events disrupted as flames damaged the structure and rear of the building. Insurance talks follow a loss estimated at 320 900, with some injuries reported.
In Clay Center Ohio on a Monday the Jackson case entered court before Justice Inms. The defendant faces charges of unlawfully detaining concealing a maid child from John Mr. Nokeen. Thirteen witnesses were listed including Mrs. Tackouni. Defense rested without calling witnesses and the case was continued to Saturday the 30th for transcript preparation. Public sentiment appears strong as the courtroom was crowded.
The proceeding ends with Troutman and Se seeking a seat for improvements claimed on the De Rodsiere estate, which they currently own, and the claim by Fellows is disallowed as of yesterday at court. The matter centers on ownership and improvements within the disputed probate content.
The editor and owner and his wife welcome a son and heir in Washington. The mother and child are reported to be doing well. The family residence was noted near Square, where the head of Hearst’s household previously lived during his political career.
Widlar Carter of Wakaruss Kansas died at St Luke's hospital Chicago after abdominal cancer illness. He returned home to die on a farm at Waveland after failed operation attempts. Born in Onlo and moved to Kansas in 1884 he farmed for the poor at Waveland for 6 years. He was a grocer at Dr. Rutter and Mrs Pringle's home. funeral held Monday afternoon. He leaves a widow and five children with sorrowing friends and relatives mourning his untimely end.
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