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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1903
Page
7
Market report notes weak wheat and cattle prices amid bad weather while stocks show tentative gains. Chicago and Milwaukee livestock scenes reflect cautious traders as wheat futures drift lower and grain futures mix with export concerns.
A government committee debates U.S. congressional district lines amid population shortfalls and potential shifts. Proposals consider adding or removing counties to balance districts, with Wyandotte, Johnson, Douglas, and Shawnee county options on the table.
The sale at Mendell hall featured watercolors and oil paintings led by Alphonse de Neuvell and Millet works. Prices ranged from low double digits to $95.50 with several pieces reportedly bought by Senator Clark, while other items fetched under $20.
A disputed claim centers on the Salvador Cotton Market and a bond against the go. Adams and associates face a recovery for $600,000 with connections to San Francisco and California. The case involves American creditors, a Pacific squadron, and a government inquiry into damages and property claims amid a broader Central American turmoil. Local figures and a museum exhibit are noted in related discussions.
British American Tobacco Company pays 2,000,000 for the Louisville tobacco plant. The deal merges with the American Tobacco Company and the Leverett of Eggl and John Mathews. The Mathews plant will start today for New York to finalize details as ownership transfers and corporate plans take effect.
Reports from Hamilton Bermuda detail a wrecking of a steamer on a reef north of Bermuda. Passengers and crew endured long surf and rising water as boats lowered under peril. Officers and mariners maintained discipline and aided all, with rescue boats reaching shore by nightfall.
Dr O Donnell supports an opening wedge for similar legislation while a proposed amendment to include cigarette smokers is defeated in the house committee of the whole. The act would prohibit marriage for insane, feeble minded, epileptic or intoxicated individuals and penalize violations with fines or imprisonment.
The document lists multiple proposed bills and actions in the house, touching exemptions from furnishment process, burial ta insurance, state fire services, money transfers in the state treasurer, insurance, banking of Sundays repeal, appropriations for educational institutions, and other measures. It names several legislators and committees including Ways and Means, and references sections of existing statutes and the code of civil procedure.
Report from the house committee on a chicken stealing measure reveals partisan contention over penalties. Proponents urge leniency for first offenses while opponents warn the draft could punish a wide group unfairly. The bill faces sharp disagreement on just deserts and enforcement.
The scene shows a chaotic parliamentary moment as a quip about a long-standing issue triggers laughter and nearly derails a vote. Adams intervenes, restrains the room, and the motion moves to committee for amendment and further debate.
The record lists numerous local bills under consideration by the House committee on communications. Highlights include measures to regulate trolley lines over railways, street improvements, city fire districts, side streets in first class cities, county infrastructure funding, and staff pay, with several bills reported subject to amendment and debate.
Sharp's militia bill passed congress promising Hariana a large federal appropriation for militia uses. The four year total exceeds 140,000 dollars and would bar employers from discharging employees who serve in the militia or attend encampments. The Ottawa people faced threats to discharge militiamen who attended the Tort Riley encampment and neglected business.
Leavenworth county officials Balerd and Hollenbeck clash over routes for a proposed state road from Leavenworth west to Oxkidow and Topeka then toward Kansas City. Ballard claims data efforts and funds spent. Hollennbeck counters the alternate path would cross terrain lacking rail facilities and county rails, with Ballard pressing his plan. Also reports a separate accident in Leadville with six injured when a switch engine derailed and damaged ore packs.
The Ecibindath marine torpedo host Gramps is to be taken to Bes for trial. Captain FP Cable conducted LP tests and is in charge of the marty duties amid the cast.
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A Topeka gentleman claims a fortune awaits via Dr. F L MacFarland with chemical compounds and a portable furnace. He touts tests near western Kansas and a Kansas State Agricultural College witness list. The doctor seeks patents, funds, and widespread use of his devices to combat pests and disease, promising cures and market wealth for Topeka.
The Essene Statey temperance union convention plans a meeting at The Aviindetam with addresses by Dr Precis and Clartoun. Speakers comment on national reputation and societal issues as the audience gathers at the church. A collection is noted, with attendees from various groups.
The article outlines recent legislative actions, with mentions of sentences and hearings. It notes visits by committees to the Agricultural College and references figures like Lockwitei and Laiekwood, detailing state crime policy and the treatment of offenders within the penitentiary system.
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