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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1903
Page
7
Market desk reports wheat starting strong then weakening as selling orders emerge while corn opens firm but slips. Cattle show weakness and fall about ten cents, hogs advance and gain. Prices quoted across grains and livestock reflect active trading, with receipts and regional notes from Chicago and New York markets.
The Board of General Appraisers announced a decision on import duties affecting miners and imports. The Philadelphia collector of customs assessed 2 percent ad valorem duties on imports protested by the industry. The Board of Arbitration met to consider the claims of miners and operators with Judge Gray of Delaware presiding.
Fragmentary report shows Troutfetter accused of embezzling several thousand dollars. Trial reveals details of alleged misappropriation tied to his guardian and family involvement. Readable portions indicate prosecution contends funds diverted from entrusted assets.
In Leavenworth Kansas a mother, Mrs Groker, regained custody of her daughter after twelve years. The girl, now fourteen, who had lived with her father and stepmother in Oklahoma and elsewhere, was restored amidst disputed custody tests. The reunion followed a long, arduous search and gave the family a chance at a new start in Leavenworth Cheyenne Street area.
Fragmented note describes activities around Jeffries headquarters at Fresco, mentioning Pitarimenans and wife from Marlo Springs, a coreishmun group quitting, and unclear references to deaths and wealth. The text shows disjointed phrases about operations, conditions, and possible violence without clear sequence or verifiable facts.
The article notes Rear Admiral A. Barker and a planned August maneuver described as a mimic war. Over thirty vessels are expected to take part, with the entire fleet to be viewed by the president on August 16 off Bay.
The coronation of Pope Pius X at St Peters drew about 70 000 spectators amid banners and choral rites. The rite featured the triple crown, papal procession, and masses, ending with the pope blessing the crowd and ascending the throne amid rapturous acclamations despite prohibition on cries of praise.
Frank Cecil of Bell county, who testified against Caléh Power before adjournment, stood by his testimony under cross examination when court opened today, after strong earlier statements.
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