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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1903
Page
5
Topeka State Journal details a shift to a permanent home at corner of main street and city avenue, with increased dispatches and speeches cited. The piece notes political maneuvers surrounding senators and cabinet changes, and includes extensive financial data on wheat receipts, banking, and grain movements, highlighting contrasts between Chicago, Kansas City, and other markets.
The report notes half of liabilities were covered by the top failures, yielding an average indebtedness of 1,801 for the remaining defaults. Akin patterns in 1296 and 1808 show larger averages, while most years show around 2,000. Widespread suspensions reflect heavy single defaults, with midmonth recoveries and caution about money and gold markets as crops near harvest. Wall Street shows signs of stabilization after a harsh period of impairment and bank withdrawals.
Topeka plans a large delegation to the Municipal League meeting in Wichita led by city engineer James F. McCabe. The group includes council members, city officers, and the attorney, with discussions on city laws and charter reforms. Reports note controversy over the new charter and potential legislative topics for debate at the session.
A group of De proposed sewer district owners signs a petition opposing a new sewer, arguing it brings no real benefit, raises taxes, and burdens those still paying on homes. They claim many cannot afford new bore dens and many are not connected to waterworks, urging no further action.
In Shawnee county the Prohibition Republican faction aims to separate state and county contests, planning a full county ticket from judge to overseer and a split approach to the primaries. The issue centers on whether two separate formations can run the state and county races at the same time.
Holton Recorder editor M M Beck tours Topeka and Kensae City weighing the First district bid. He cites Judge Cone Broderick as a possible candidate and argues party duty over personal ambition. Beck and Cyrus Leland discuss Jackson county GOP factions, Curtis opposition, and support among veterans, noting Walker’s potential defeat if Broderick enters.
A garbled exchange shows Beck and others debating primary prospects. References to Rhoderiate Walker Broderick Peart suggest internal planning and caution about announcing positions. The fragment hints at patience and decisive action once a course is chosen.
Hearick Carriage Company placed in receivership with J H Greenwood appointed as receiver. A hearing date of December 53 set for J A Hearick and Li A Hearick, partners in the firm, before F G Slonecker, bankruptcy referee of the United States district court. Creditors include Bonniwell Cal Hive Iron Company of Kansas City and others. no complete asset schedule filed while J A Hearick leads the firm out of business. creditors near agreement on asset division as proceedings continue.
M F Rigby bought the southeast corner of Fifth and Quincy streets to erect a two story candy factory on a 100 by 40 foot lot. Plans are not yet made and construction may begin in the spring. The facility will serve both retail and wholesale candy business.
Four sanitary policemen aim to boost pay from 56 to 6 per month with endorsement from City Physician Storrs. Named officers are T. V Coddington Chas Sones William Core and M4. $1. FR P. Pay, the sanitary sergeant, has not joined the petition, prompting speculation he may support the move.
The annual winter meeting of the National Baseball Association of Professional Carters opens in New York. Officials report the league debt has been reduced to a manageable level and the day’s main item is awarding the pennant to the Pittsburgh club.
Chicago December report notes Edwin A Potter elected trustee of the estate of James S. Watson former president of Porter Tree company. Debts about 2000 dollars and assets listed two thousand. Coe feed and grain at 119 EF 6th st referenced.
Fremoss Youthful, the busiest young female attorney, made history as the youngest woman admitted to practice in New York. She has already established a notable record in professional services and is today handling a will for Baldor, marking a milestone for women in the legal field.
Furman and two men were arrested yesterday on a statutory crime charge after a young girl, May Edie, reported the incident. Bond was set and officers pursued them toward the Santa Fe depot as the girl, stated to be under age, was questioned by police.
In a meeting full of names, Calderbead seeks a seat on the Soldiers' Home Board with Captain John Seaton preferred over Jim, otherwise aiming to run himself. Orphans' Home directors and officers are listed as new terms begin first Monday in January, with many local ladies and gentlemen named. Separately, cotton mill leaders from the United States discuss remedies for production issues, with New England and Southern manufacturers weighing curtailment.
Port Townsend Washington reported the capture of a smuggling sloop by the revenue tug Arcata under Captain Hamlet. Two white men and several contraband Chinese were aboard, including the notorious Wilkes. The prisoners were jailed locally as guards kept the vessel under Arcata protection. Also note the death of William Rhodes aged 106 in St Louis Missouri after a life tied to slavery in the South.
The funeral for Mrs. Hattie Dean Johns will be held at the A M E church at the corner of Seventh and Topeka avenues at 2 p.m. on Wednesday December 9.
November city treasurer reports expenses of about 15 600 with revenue collections from Food Inspector 210 27 license collector 525 50 weighmaster 82 60 plus other figures. Chess club meets at Ninth and Kansas avenues inviting enlistment. John E. Frost presides William Bradbury treasurer and secretary. Weber seeks council instruction on street sweeping with new apparatus project sweeping Kansas avenue three times weekly Jackson and Quinty twice weekly. Remains of old city railway bridge to be cleared to avoid ice blockades next spring. Two fire horses injured en route to fires. hook and ladder truck hauled with two horses until rest. Kepley Webster says no price increase for Fort Scott stone. M D Holliday reports three new buildings at 800 each on Jefferson Street and Seventh and Holliday. Woman’s Missionary society to meet Wednesday at 3 PM. George Turner to be rearrested on pending assault charge. Miss Alice Taylor operated on for appendicitis. Ramsey and Ramsey seek extension of time for paying contracts to December 15, asking till July 7 to finish work due floods. Residents near the city park petition to form a benefit district to widen Crane Street, possibly isolating east end from Fourth ward plan. Rheumatism cure ad appears with dramatic claims.
G A Park is appointed General Immigration and Industrial Agent for Louisville and Nashville 2 B Company. Official action lists Louisville as the point of assignment and records the designation for the agency role.
The readable text provides partial, jumbled phrases about a physician, Howley, and Kansas with no clear event or outcome. Entities are uncertain and many words are garbled, yielding no coherent report or named individuals to anchor a factual summary.
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