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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1903

Page

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New Pope Elected Cardinal Sarto Becomes Pope Pius X

Cardinal Sarto of Venice is chosen on the seventh ballot and ascends as Pope Pius X at St Peter's. He exchanges the red hat for white, receives cheers from thousands, and is described as a modest, cultivated, and liberal church leader favored by Leo XIII. Berlin and Paris react with cautious optimism, valuing continuity with prior policies toward France and the church.

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Two Topeka Inspectors Named In Grain War Settlement

Topeka settles a local row over grain inspection by appointing Thomas Cross and J F Buell, a compromise amid millers and grain men protesting decapitation of Cross. The wage inspector earns 85 dollars a month, funds go to the state treasury. County tax levy reduced to 15 20 mills despite flood costs, aided by higher assessed valuation and anticipated rebates.

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Six wills of General Cassius M. Clay offered for probate

In Madison county court Richmond Kentucky on August 4 six wills of the late General Cassius M. Clay were offered for probate but objections by legal heirs paused the proceedings. The court set September 2 to decide on probating all wills and appointed State Bank and Trust Company of Richmond as curator until a legal representative is named. Brutus J. Clay offered one will on behalf of Gen Clays wife. Mrs. Brock, former wife, attended and took part in the proceedings.

Richmond Cassius M. Clay Madison State Bank and ‘Trust Company of General Clay Brutus J. Clay Gen. Clay Richardson Brock Brock

Indictment and sentencing in Danville mob case

A grand jury indicts James Wilson on an assault charge related to mob violence after a July incident, with a guilty plea leading to a long state prison term. The proceeding also addresses arrests tied to the mob outbreak and related crimes.

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Patrol Chief White Heads Two Day Nebraska Trip

Chief of Police Gorang patrol driver Will White begins a two day cross country journey to Nebraska tomorrow morning. White bought a new patrol car during vacation and will travel with a team as planned. The route and purpose remain discussed as officers search for Themar Arthur following an earlier incident at Bu Creek.

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Dounle Assessment In Store for United Railways of SF

Sacramento August 4 state board of equalization has assessed United Railways of San Francisco at 20 150 000 covering road bed rails rolling stock and franchise The assessor of San Francisco will assess machinery buildings fixtures and other property The supreme court decision on multi county operation upheld the board s plan to assess road bed and related assets despite Assessor Dodge claim

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Schwab Resigns as U S Steel President

New York Aug 4 The resignation of Charles M Schwab as president at United States Steel Corp will be accepted at today's executive committee meeting in New York.

New York Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation

Wheat yields surge in western Kansas counties report

Western wheat counties report yields reaching the million bushel class for the first time this year while central Kansas fields lag. Captain J Churchill of Dodge City, president of the state board of agriculture, cites threshing results from Port county and calls for a statewide August report expected to average yields per county and assess corn conditions.

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Telegraphs in boodling probe stall grand jury

Jefferson City Aug 4 The grand jury investigating boodling charges seeks telegrams between Daniel J Kelley legislative agent of the baking powder trust and Governor Lee and lawmakers. Telegraph company heads refused to supply telegrams and were ordered to produce them or show cause by Thursday. Witness Colon Pied Fleming of Kansas City appeared today.

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Leland replies to Betts over flood fund aid

Cyrus Leland returns from a visit and criticizes Representative Betts of Narh Toheks for diverting $21 from the flood relief fund. Leland notes Troy sent two carloads of provisions while Doniphahn County made a $119 shortfall up to full provision. He offers a pointed remark about Betts and warns against stones from glass houses.

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Washington pension ceremony clash over testimony

Fragmentary remarks from a pension ceremony reveal unclear assertions by Albert Marparie and references to General Metcalf. The speaker declines to discuss details, noting only that he will read papers before commenting and mentions prior discharge actions and consent regarding a voting matter.

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Topeka Gas Franchises Split Council Vote Stalls

In Topeka the council failed to pass two gas franchise ordinances as three factions clashed over rates and terms. Both measures were sent back to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration with no clear majority yet.

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