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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1903

Page

7

New Pope Elected Amid Vatican Scene and Ceremony

The Vatican announces the election of a new pope, Cardinal Bartolomeo, amid a tense conclave. Spectators witness the coronation rite, the papal blessing, and the new pontiff appearing on the balcony, receiving cheers and Benedictine greetings from Cardinals and officials as the crowd reacts with emotion and awe.

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London learns of Curtinal Karte’s election via New York dispatch

Aug 4 London reports via Associated Press that Curtinal Karte has been elected pope. Cardinal Barton is cited as between the curia and cardinals while awaiting Cardinal Vaughan’s successor. London church leaders expect a pope of strong political influence amid international church affairs.

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Notable Creature From Southern Missouri Becomes Local Curiosity

A curious animal, described as a large red-skinned creature with a venomous bite, is reported in Southern Missouri and Arkansas and now Colorado. Tales claim it is a danger to domestic stock, with scientific name Jarius Frunce, famed for gnashing teeth and painful bites. Maud Shumaker is arrested in Wilchite on a separate fraud charge involving $50.

Jarius Missouri Arkansas Colorado Ftiea Maud Shumaker Shriff Lacy Wilchite Booth Snike Provines Zanditon Supply Company Miss Shammiker Alfred James Juffernan Street James Wis Petitious

Motherhood Comfort and a Trusted Remedy

Woman's Nature is to love children and a happy home depends on health during pregnancy. Mother's Friend soothes nausea and nervousness, easing the ordeal for expectant mothers. It prepares the system for childbirth, reducing suffering, with many testimonials praising its value. $1.00 per bottle. Book with information mailed free. The Gradfield Regulation Co. Avante Ga.

JHE Gradfield Regulation CO Avante, Ga

Topeka council debates budgets and street work

The Topeka city council discusses a $16 2102 current expense plan and allocations across general revenue fire police and improvement funds. It approves paving concerns repairs on streets and sidewalks and considers street openings water matters and a dray ordinance while addressing protests over water drainage and blocked streets.

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Letter From Roosevelt Read At Catholic Federation Meeting

The Atlantic City convention of the Catholic Federation of Societion read a letter from President Roosevelt to President Minahen on July 2 at Crater Bay. The message expresses gratitude for a speaker and discusses matters of mutual concern.

Atlantic City Convention of Catholic Federation of Societion Roosevelt Minahen Crater Bay N.Y

Invitation to join American federation of Cetnaic union

Power to Acest your very kind invitation. The letter expresses belief in the federation's work for social betterment of Catholics and all people. It praises unification and naturalisation, morality, decency, and regulations aiding the state's welfare. Signed Theodore Roose.

Cetnaic Hue Theodore Roose

Elephant Into The Sea Strikes Panic On Steamer

An elephant named Basil at large in Long Island Sound startled steamer passengers and fishermen. Boats pursued him as he waded the water and splashed toward shore. Keepers used hooks ropes and water to coax him, finally securing a line before he swam away back to his elephant sheds.

New York Mde Basil Glen Imand Mammoth Head Hinevwit Tim Korark Ityas David

Gates Seriously Ill in Saratoga Health Update

Chicago financier John W. Gates is gravely ill and under constant medical care in Saratoga. A close friend reports kidney and stomach ailments worsened by weight loss and chronic dysentery, with Gates now accompanied by a physician and nurse, fearing no permanent relief and a possible withdrawal from business activities.

Chicago Saratoga John W. Gated Tme Gate Mr. Gates Wall Street Gates

Nortonville Bride Wed Chicago Man in State Service

Miss Gertrude Wells daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Wells of Nortonville Kansas married W M Davis of Chicago president of the National Rating League. The ceremony at the local church featured maid of honor Miss Jennie Wells and bridesmaids Misses Randolph and Webl with ushers Maxson and Satterlee. The recessional Annie Laurie was played. After a wedding breakfast the couple left for Atlantic City and eastern resorts and will reside in Chicago.

W. M. Davis Chicago Welle Nortonville Kan Milton Evrlier Milton Win Mike Jennie Wells Hemor Lucy Randolph Beastie Webl Borer Alfred H. Satterlee WH J. Maxson Annie Laurie Armond P. Burdick W. A. Burdick Mendetsusha Ers Atlantic City Cufcago

Kelsey Goes to Newton to Help Elect Second Regiment Officers

Adjutant General Kelsey travels to Newton for tonight’s election of officers for the Second Kansas National Guard regiment. The process involves line officers including captains and lieutenants from various companies, with debate over encampment and attendance by Kansas regiments. General Hates at Omaha says the matter is referred to the War Department for final decision. Cholera Infantum noted as a local medical concern with Dr. J Albert Emery advising on stomach and intestine diseases.

Kelsey Newton Kansas National Guar Kansas War Department Jim Tawt General Hates Omaha Workington

Corn Crop Improves Across Regions Amid Mixed Yields

Weather service notes better corn conditions in Washington and New York coast areas after favorable growing season. Spring rains slowed wheat ripening in upper Red River and Dakotas, while harvests proceed with variable yields. Cotton outlook improves but fall seeding slows in Oklahoma and Missouri. oats and other grains show regional variation.

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Markets Today Nervous Opening In Corn And Wheat

The daily market recap notes corn and wheat opening weak in Chicago with selling pressure and poor sentiment driven by early corn weakness. Cattle trade shows strength with prices in the 3.40 to 3.30 range and some signs of recovering lost ground. Trade centers on futures activity, receipts, and monthly crop expectations shaping early price moves.

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Sultry Heat Lingers Across State With Warmer Forecast

Heat gripped communities with temperatures peaking near 92 degrees in multiple cities including Dodge City Macksville and Manhattan while forecasts called for further warm, mostly sunny conditions tonight and Wednesday. Local markets reported mixed grain activity as hot, humid weather persisted and strong winds persisted across regions.

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Ordinance Bans Explosives At Fourth Of JulyCelebrations

St Paul Minn August 4. To curb noise and danger from fireworks and related devices a draft ordinance by Corporation Attorney Michiel ham and city council would prohibit Fourth of July amusements involving bombs pistols and other explosives. The plan bars possession and carrying of such items statewide for a month before the holiday with heavy fines and enforcement by officials and prominent local figures.

Twenty seventh era sermon at Topeka lodge session

The Corinthian grand lodge No 9 of the Independent Order of Good Samaritan and Daughters of Samaria of Kansan convenes in Topeka. The annual sermon will be at St John’s A and the Seventh and Topeka arena tonight. A literary entertainment follows at Knights of Pythias hall 620 Kansas Avenue Wednesday evening. Chile moves against St Louis exposition and officials oppose representation at the fair in Santiago de Chile on August 4.

Corinthian Grand Lodge No. 9 Independent Order of Good Samaritan and Daughters of Samaria of Kansan Topeka St. John’s Knights of Pything Hall Kansas Avenue Ohill Santiago de Chile Chile Haseen Commission of Deputies

Market notes drift as rail stocks gain and policy talk swells

Fragmented OCR reads of a historical page show rail companies like Union Pacific and Southern Pacific mentioned amid shifting market sentiment. References to bonds, currency, and policy tone hint at broader economic factors influencing stocks, with scattered mentions of geographic markers and named firms.

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Kansas City Livestock Market Report Fragments

Fragmentary OCR retyping shows cattle and sheep trading terms and quantities. Mentions wind, steers, heifers, muttons and wethers with mismatched words and garbled figures. Indicates a busy stock yard with varied lots and prices amid noisy trade activity.

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Livestock and Market Prices Reportedly Steady Across Markets

Market observers note steady trends across cattle and hogs with buyers showing cautious demand. Prices for calves, beef cattle, and feeders vary by grade and region, while fruit and produce sections reflect typical seasonal movement with peaches, cabbage, and tomatoes highlighted in regional listings.

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