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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1903
Page
5
Fragmented OCR notes refer to Topeka state affairs and New York office items. Mentions include an exclusive report and leasing details, with unclear names like WUANE FP and MAC LEXN.
A jumble of home news and notices mentions subscription offers for the State Journal, address changes, and delivery to out-of-town subscribers. It also notes named individuals and a scattered array of banking, legal, and political references, with sporadic fragments about events, meetings, and transportation.
The piece notes a trend toward improvement in the stock market with signs of macroscopic change. Traders and analysts debate whether regulatory or institutional actions have spurred the upturn, while public sentiment questions the durability of the rebound amid prior volatility.
The article discusses speculative activities and their impact on stock prices, noting possible misalignment between intrinsic conditions and market drops. It argues that despite a 38 to 41 point fall in securities and prior prosperity, there was no justification for stocks to be so disproportionate to others, with some decline driven by speculative aims and hopes for a stronger, active market ahead.
The piece critiques President Roosevelt and Wall Street reactions, noting Carnegie and New York World opinions on reform, capitalism, and governance. It surveys calls for consolidation, federal action, and public debate while referencing labor, finance, and diplomatic ventures. The argument traces tensions between progressive aims and business interests amid national policy discussions.
A jumbled local page recounts scattered notes on community life and odd incidents. Mentions Market Augur, unusual tales from Topeka, and references to beheading knives, a dry town claim, and a Horton woman’s fainting spell amid fragmented lines and unclear events.
Governor Bailey leaves for Lycnn to give a key reunion speech dated across counties this tall. Officials expect him to speak as a condition for many events, praising farmer prosperity and Kansas state leadership, while noting the governor’s prominence and ongoing impelement.
Oumter Bay reports the president will miss the first reunion events with Secretary Moody. Admiral Dewey sailed toward New York aboard the Mayflower, while three torpedo boat destroyers injured in maneuvers linger elsewhere. Dewey shifted his squadron to the New York navy yard for repairs, and the delay's cause remains unknown. No danger is suggested for the ships.
Lincoln August 18 Republicans of Nebraska met in the state convention to nominate candidates for supreme court and university regents and to elect a state committee. Sloan of Geneva was chosen temporary chairman and H C Linfisay opened the session in the Auditorium. The chairman urged endorsement of Roosevelt and declared support for his administration. A resolutions committee was appointed led by John Ie Webster of Omaha.
The mutilated body of 11 year old Alphonse Wilmes was found behind the Michigan Stove Works in Detroit. Hands tied with wire, a red handkerchief gagged him. Police pursue clues as the brutal case unfolds with few clear leads.
River reports from Manhattan indicate the Kansas River fell three feet in the past fourteen hours. Walter Ox Aug 15. Prof Horn, once prominent in Alabama educational circles, was fatally injured by dynamite explosion. He suffered severe mutilation as both hands and other injuries were described. A preacher at Winona Bible conference in Tecumseh Neb dropped dead of heart disease during preparation for early devotional service.
In New York on August 1, the Shamrock THT and Fellance will be floated this afternoon at Erie Basin for official measurement by the New York Yacht Club. Tomorrow the challenger will be tested in a trial to adjust sails that have been altered.
Deaths and funerals notice for Pamalia Works of cease who died Sunday. Funeral service at Linn Creek Church in Peelock this afternoon.
Editor Phil Gootreag of the Cotton Word Falle Courant is in the city visiting at the Copeland hotel. Mrs. C. Suson returned from Kansas City after being summoned by her daughter Mrs. Walter Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Berry leased Armas Acres's furnished Nome at Mi Tenth Street with Berry connected to the city railway company and staying at the Blower house.
A Topeka holiday picnic at Vinewood Park organized by grocers and butchers drew expectations of a large crowd. Special train service starts at 8 AM with a full day of amusements and contests including races, prizes, and exhibitors, with many local stores closing for the event.
A Topeka scene notes a baseball game between butchers and grocers, with Crosby Bros and Trailway company ties and a cash prize. The event will feature Steinberg’s Orchestra for the evening dance, and the teams will be announced and chosen on the grounds.
Letters from Graham County clerk P A Moyers confirm that eastern harvest workers recruited for Kansas fields performed well. Despite initial doubts, twelve men arrived on the morning train, worked at 2.50 dollars per day, adapted quickly, and were hired by threshing crews, with only a few overheated or inexperienced.
A patient details severe nervousness and headaches then heart trouble worsened until blood flow pain and loss of control. After using Dr Miles Heart Cure for a week the condition improved markedly and continued to improve over the next days with rapid relief and renewed health. A free book offer is mentioned.
County to hire F C Bowen and J M Wright to study delinquent taxes and confirm amounts due to city and board of education. City and board have long protested state law enabling county hold of tax liens. three year window for redemption ends with tax deed. City hopes to recover unpaid taxes soon. county plans continued tax certificate purchases and land removals from tax rolls.
Architect J. Holland, guided by Superintendent Davidson and Principal Whittemore, drafts plans for a new manual training high school. A study trip to Indianapolis to inspect other schools is postponed. The project targets affordable cost, with dedicated space for cooking and woodworking. A forge foundry area is to be placed in a small rear room of the building.
North Topeka businessmen discussed the street car situation and proposed securing a one year right of way over the Melan arch bridge for the Tacoma Railway Company to build a river steel structure. Haynes encouraged the idea though county boards may not agree. A new passenger train on the Missouri Pacific at 8:40 a.m. connects at Gar.
In Omaha, August 1, the first and second rounds of the middle west tennis tournament were played at the Omaha Field Club. Notable results include Sheldon of Kansas City and Raymond of Lincoln winning their singles, with matches featuring Forney of Abiiene Kaw and Hopkins of Chicago. Doubles preliminary rounds were completed in the afternoon.
Fragmentary ad from Arnold Drug company in Kansas listing Dr J Albert Berry and specialty diseases of the stomach and intestines. Mentions stomach liver and kidney trouble and cautions about certain treatments. Likely 19th or early 20th century medical notice with unclear OCR.
In police court today five more inmates were convicted and fined. Lytle of 406 Kansan avenue drew 100 dollars and 20 days intake. Henry Schnoar, his partner, received the same. John Brown Cheaterfeld Joint faced 208 dollars and 60 days for a second offense. Lucy 51 colored was fined 100 dollars and 30 days. The Kicker of the National joint received a second offense price. Frank Zimmerman escaped trial.
The Kansas river rose briefly to about 25 feet above water mark at its high point near midnight, then gradually dropped. City engineer readings show the river receding toward near-summer levels as relief and expected faster fall after the peak.
Missouri moves on as floodwaters wash away rock protecting the track bed along the river east of Kansas City. The river shifts threaten the line and delay repairs as water encroaches, though officials hope no serious impact on service. Rock failure worsens the exposure, creating ongoing risk to the roadbed until reinforcement is completed.
H W Pond of Denver once prominent in Kansas politics visits Topeka amid speculation for the Second district congressional race. The former congressman speaks of the district’s history and signals potential candidacy while noting family ties to Major J T Pond.
Independent claim says trust has kept prices steady while a price cut of 6 cents per gallon was issued. Quotations from the board of trade reflected the change as the second reduction in two weeks. Trapp Estate Settled in probate court with administration assigned to the administratrix.
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