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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1903
Page
7
The market report details corn and livestock activity with cattle steady and large receipts, hogs slipping slightly, and futures showing varied movement. It notes price shifts across grains, oil, and wool markets, with references to Chicago and Kansas City exchanges and the influence of broader economic factors on trade, demand, and futures positioning.
Mrs Franx Hard Hox made a fine record on the race track as the only woman in America to be a professional driver of race horses. Tran Hart is Crane Piaye, the Bronx, who recently won a race, showing skill and speed on the track.
The Wathena Times editor argues about the anti machine movement, cites past figures like Grinstead and Palmer Smith, notes candidates J. L. Sweeney and J. T. Grimes, and records a McPherson encampment meeting planned for May with remarks on service and eligibility.
Henry Smith and a companion abduct a ten year old girl from a tent near Horseshoe, driving her toward the Kane side after a failed rescue attempt. A man named Rusheile pursued but was driven off with pistols.
A Herald dispatch from Valparaiso reports eighteen blocks of homes burned in a mountain foothills fire near Pisagna in the province of Tarmooc. The blaze destroyed banks, drivers, cable and telegraph offices and attacked residences. More than two-thirds of the port area in ruins. No casualties reported.
The report condemns reconcentration and cruelty during the Philippine campaign. General Miles reiterates orders to nullify harsh personal instruction and to prevent future abuses, noting court martial actions and investigations by the War Department.
A fragmented itinerary lists numerous U S and Canadian towns and cities with dates from May to June. Entries mention Grand Canyon Seligman Claremont Pasadena Los Angeles Ventura Santa Barbara San Jose Oakland Portland Spokane and many others, outlining a broad travel route and schedule across western states and neighboring regions.
A fragmented historic note describes conflicts over charter fees and state approval for the Kansas Gulf railroad. Contenders push toward Salina and southward expansion, with potential parallel routes near the Republican River and through towns such as Assaria Lindsborn and Toxbury.
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