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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
8
Markets today show corn steady on firm futures while wheat weakens on broad selling. Live stock trade reports cattle steady with prices from 3.50 to 5.20, hogs soften slightly. Grain receipts light. Chicago and Minneapolis show modest activity amid scattered offerings and renewed demand from commissions.
The Deceased Sir Knight Wallter Philips a member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masonry was honored in a sombre funeral at the Cathedral of the order in Topeka with about 200 attendees. Knights in regalia served as pallbearers and the service included symbolic rites and a graveside blessing before interment at Topeka cemetery.
A sweeping market brief surveys commodities and equities with focus on wheat prices in Liverpool and Kansas City, cattle hogs and sheep receipts, and a broad stock market close. It notes emissions of grain prices, livestock receipts, and varied stock movements including declines in Canadian Pacific and Minnesota, St. Paul and Sault Ste Marie, with emphasis on energy, tobacco, and columnar price shifts.
Reported mishap at a public event shows tents distributed by organizers were damaged or torn. Witnesses noted weather and crowd density contributed to the incident, with tents largely wrecked and only partial recovery possible. Authorities scrutinize the details and impact on proceedings.
A New York money market update notes call money at seven percent and rates for 30 days around eight percent. Government bonds show steady performance. The report mentions a commercial paper market and banking activity tied to H. Sig and other financial entities, while a court notice references messages between ex Lieutenant Governor John A. Lee and D. J. Kelty, in connection with the Baking Powder legislative agent, with Superintendent Frankel commenting on office locations in Jefferson City and St Louis.
A sale listing offers Pure Silk Ribbon in sizes No 50 and No 60 with desirable shades and prices around 10c. Saturday features include Fall Ladies Tailored Suits in sizes 34 36 35 at wholesale prices, Ready-made Bed Sheets 72x90 inches, Stuarts Butter Milk Soap 3 cakes per box at a box price, Pure Olive Castile Soap 5¢ per cake, and Ladies Muslin Night Dresses with embroidery lace in several styles, all marketed as Saturday specials.
Judge Hazell reviewed telegraph messages handled by Western Union to determine which should go before the grand jury. Several items were ordered presented, including items tied to maritime and shipping interests such as the gunboats Tampico and Vera Cruz and vessels linked to major interests in New York and New Jersey.
Lightning struck a large barn owned by W. S. Finley near the Williamshoro bank, igniting a blaze that spread to a neighboring barn and the Finley ice house. All three buildings were destroyed, with horses moved to safety and hay and implements lost. Insurance likely covers two thirds of the value, with about 3,500 dollars in damages. Citizens fought the fire using bucket brigades from nearby wells, and flames remained uncontrolled until three o'clock in the morning.
Five vessels at Crescent ship yards in Elizabethport have been seized by the sheriff under a welfare order issued by a Supreme Court commissioner. The seizure follows an application by Frederick L. Heldritter & Co, timber and lumber merchants, for recovery of lumber and other furnished materials.
The Kansas river fell Thursday morning and is dropping further with low water turning the river’s course along the riverbank. City Investigator John King will continue measuring river levels to estimate when the river may rise again while work on the new channel proceeds. In a separate case, Dean Harris and Jem Weatherly faced trial for assault. Weatherly’s accusations were countered and he was ordered to cover court costs, with the judge noting no action against the accuser. Both parties involved are Black.
Low Arnold proprietor of the disorderly hour at 501 Kansas Avenue faces troubles after moving yesterday.
Fragmentary notice describes a woman seeking a premines move to start a road house at Gregory place on Burlingame road. She paid advance rent, moved belongings back to her former residence, and within two months was ordered by Chief Gonunt to quit business and to live in the same? location.
County commissioners have 25,000 feet of lumber and timbers piled on the bank for use in rebuilding the Kansas River bridge. A burglary and attempted break in occurred on Mal Street near Ninth. intruders were scared away at Mr. Taylor's residence after cutting the lock from the door. Harvest labor rates to Minnesota and the Dakotas listed, detailing wages and payees.
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