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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
7
Jurors faced delays as a sick panel member paused the trial. Witnesses including Dr Buckmaster and Dr Maguire testified on autopsy findings and revolver actions. Coroner Hogeboom described the weapon, and court adjourned at 6 15 p m with a Tuesday continuation planned.
The crowded hall and rotunda seal the scene as Prof J B Hil of the State Normal becomes incoming president. Superintendent Sinclair presided until the address. Rev J D Counterfine gave the invocation and Gov Stanley welcomed the teachers. President Riggs of Ottawa University briefly replied.
Governor Stanley and Governor-elect Halles attended a teachers welcome, with Lieutenant Governor D J Hanna present. Stanley joked about single status and praised teachers as key to civilization while lauding university leaders and the eloquence of the welcome.
Professor Hill condemns a former Kansas governor during an address on education funding and governance. He notes the need for sustainable public school finance, warns against relying on state revenue shifts, and cites calls to ease school tax burdens while maintaining quality.
President Eliot urged higher education funding, arguing current expenditures were insufficient to save institutions. In Topeka President Hyde announced a citizens reception for teachers, while Senator MacDonald prepared to introduce speakers. A heated exchange about marching and singing followed at the assembly.
A large crowd of teachers gathered in Topeka's senate chamber for a reception hosted by the Yop ska Commercial Club. Visitors were only partly received as the crowd swelled into rotunda and corridors, with hundreds remaining outside, socializing with friends while the program could not accommodate all.
A group spent two hours yesterday in Topeka, hoping to meet Governor Staniex. They missed the governor at his river office, were entertained by Secretary Ford, toured the State Historical Society, and vowed to return to await the governor’s arrival.
Enrollment of teachers climbs as 500 registered by noon today with hundreds more unregistered. Opening night record shows 400 registered. several hundred more expected tonight and tomorrow morning. Prof. Lansdon, treasurer, and assistants work in the south room of Superintendent Nelani's offices with enrollment desks. Committees announced by President Hut include nominations for awards and various regional representatives from Mantakers to Wellington, reflecting broad participation in the event.
A streetcar on West Marion Street in Marion fell about 20 feet into a embankment after hitting railroad tracks early this morning. Of 25 aboard, about 14 injured, one fatally. several factory workers rode the car. The car tipped onto its end as passengers were hurled to the front door area. Anna Kiger is expected to die from injuries.
Weather M expands as Observer Jennings moves to larger quarters near Columbian Walldine. More space will house instruments and furniture donated by the government enabling manufacturing of popular brands of weather gear. Forecast notes a cold week with a warming trend midweek and a storm period around January 4, with light overall precipitation and variable winds.
Weather favorable for corn supports prices while cattle and hogs soften. Wheat shows firmness on Liverpool signals though overall activity is subdued. Kansas, Minneapolis, and Duluth receipts influence late trading. Local cattle and hog futures move with grain trends as bears pressure persists.
Rev Father TP Bard of Benavides has conducted numerous marriages and baptisms totaling over 2,310 children across more than a century there. Widely popular in the southwest, he is known across Texas and among friends in Rexies. Born in France, he moved to the United States as a young man and helped relieve drought suffering along the lower Rio Grande.
Paris December 3 Parisians learn that widows of eminent Freshmen are near poverty. Madame Charcot widow of France's great physician rents rooms to live and Queen Victoria's widow and other notable figures struggle to survive. The tale highlights aging Parisiennes trading art treasures for relief as fortunes wane and art loses its luster under need.
The San Diego deposition of Mrs. George P. Moti and details from the Tingley institution hearings reveal Mrs. Tingley’s alleged exclusive control of the fineness of the institution. Testimony notes the presence of Mrs. Miriam Egbert and references to the All American trip records and road marks through October to December, with phrasing indicating ongoing legal proceedings and a Verge section dispute.
Range of prices on stock shown with declines and gains across corn wheat oats and hogs. Reports from Kansas City Chicago and St Louis reflect bearish tones on corn and May wheat while oats and oats futures show firm terms in parts. Livestock receipts and market tone shift with cattle and hogs varying by region and week.
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