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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1903
Page
8
Police court reports recount the release of Mr Furze the Loafer-Spotter after vagrancy charges, and describe a chaotic scene where children are jailed as a kindergarden class. The piece mocks police methods while noting ongoing petty thefts, coal theft, and local detectives facing escaped prisoners.
Governor Hailey leaves for Baileyville to visit his brother in law and tend to farm matters as reports swirl about a delayed Supreme Court appointment. He says no rush since the January term limits the new judge, while factions contend for the seat and Hoch’s candidacy remains a question. Ex-governor Glick heads south for health. Lyon county politics shift as Cunningham leads his delegation choice.
The vice royalty orders the customs Tyotl to seize Ching Wan Tao port from the mining company at once. The Kaiping mines, bought from Ching Yi, are claimed as government property. China asserts the port and mine remain under Chinese control amid Russian interest and regional surveys.
Kansas City report says Santa Fe Railway will bore another gas well at Chanute after recent poor output. H A Mudge, Santa Fe general manager, confirms heating and lighting use and possible new well. He denies plans to move Ottawa shops to Chanute though capacity at Chanute may be increased. St Louis World's Fair bureau opens in Kansas City with Mclellan in charge.
A Kansas surplus is seen as a market menace delaying price drops as rail capacity and demand influence how much wheat remains unsold. Analysts debate marketing percentages, with 63 to 70 percent cited as typical in five to six months for the Southwest, while Argentina’s crop and European demand loom as market influences.
Frank Hopart of 500 West Tenth warns that a drugstore bust could trigger higher drug costs and cites selling a variety of goods beyond medicines. Local business owner speaks on impact and market conditions.
The city election board Monday night decided to extend precinct lines by annexing recently added territory. Four new precincts will replace old ones with lines along Jackson Tyler and Clay streets. Each precinct aims for near full voting eligibility, though current margins exceed the ideal.
The Scandinavian-American line steamer United States sails from New York on December 7 with 508 passengers onboard to spend Christmas at sea. The voyage aims to its maritime holiday run, while onshore authorities discuss travel plans and money for gifts being distributed to relatives. An alderman in Grand Rapids pleads guilty to taking a bribe related to Lake Michigan water contracts, with the case adjourned to January 1.
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