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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
13
The market page shows steady corn with little change in cattle, while wheat movements appear volatile. Reports from Chicago indicate mixed futures along with export concerns and varying livestock prices, with traders watching feed costs and surrounding demand.
Paris February 2 The ninth correctional chamber pronounced judgment in favor of M. Cattaul a Paris banker against the Humberts. Cattaul wins and must pay costs as the court charges the expenses of the trial to the plaintiff.
George Swan 2% and Alfred Sage 10 are involved in a Parkdale street confrontation over snowballing. Swan fires a revolver, Sage is wounded fatally or seriously. Swan claims accident and fright tactics. Sage's condition updates show intensive care and ongoing risk. Authorities arrest Swan. questions remain over culpability and motive.
Reverent tribute to Brevet Major General Emory Upton, West Point graduate and famed artillery and infantry commander. The piece extols his career, his ideas for reform of promotions, battalion structure, training, and the three battalion concept, and notes posthumous publishing and ongoing influence on U.S. military organization and education. It cites contemporaries and the lasting impact of his writings on military theory and practice.
Kansas nears passage of a broad game and fish act authorizing a state fish and game commission. Landowners may hunt on their own premises under tight limits. penalties harsh for poaching and improper shipping. deputies to enforce rules across counties. key provisions include stocking streams and safeguarding species like quail pheasant and rabbit.
A garbled report notes a fellow servant Dill reintroduced a measure related to recesses and sent it to the judiciary committee. It mentions a bill requiring a date stamp on deeds and attempts to curb harvesters from handling only one type of moths. The text also references a killed bill and committee actions.
Roll call found £8 with many seats vacant as Sunday departures left members home. The house ways and means committee argued over appropriations for the State Agricultural College. Times noted proposed allocations totaling 240,000 for a new chapel 15,000 for a creamery building 14,000 for a water plan 5,000 for additions to the machine shop and 90,800 for maintenance and minor items, enough to push the total near 240,000 over five years. Chair Francis decried the plan as untrue and uncertain. A new system would save about 10,000 annually for the college.
Senator Noftiger’s amendment to shorten the mortgage redemption period moves toward passage. It lowers the redemption window from 15 months to six months after default, with rent credits applied to the redemption amount. Senate schedules and committee actions shape whether the change advances.
In a heated house session representatives discussed a bill to ban the sale of quail poultry in Hoftlitos county and other counties in the district. Several lawmakers sought to broaden the measure to include all counties, striking out local caveats.
Fragmentary report shows an attempted mesting at 9 oclock tide marplog which failed to succeed. A marginal note mentions a gathering at thir Beast and ft massaris 18 oclock where Speaker Pongie addressed the representative body.
The item lists numerous real estate transfers and deeds involving Carrie K Mecy, Dora Mteave, Emily R Deathitt, Reine, Auten, LX Anderson, Glisrr, W. Tayiw, and W. Marris add. Transfers include Block 7 Park Place, Polk locations, 2200, lots 82 95 87, and 516 Jot 2h. Also mentions the International Melonaitanionsry Fenevilegt association and various wife and husband signatories.
A vessel ran aground on a reef near Honolulu, and its crew attempted to reach shore by rowing. Weather and sea conditions hampered rescue efforts as authorities coordinated aid and salvage plans for the stranded ship and passengers. The incident prompted an advisory to mariners about reef dangers and recommended evacuation by coast guard teams if needed.
Honolulu reports that seven makers aboard the brig Geneva attempted to reach shore in a felucca boat after their vessel broke on rocks. Only four men were heard from. four others are believed drowned. Names listed include Frank Hutchson and J Gilles among others. some crew remain missing or in hiding.
St Louis reports Promm the sale of chewing gum vendor PJ Hemfolah who, amid the Filympic theater, scraped together $100 to invest in Arnold & Co and turf schemes. He believed in quick riches, adding $70 weekly until the collapse of the venture erased his funds, valued at thousands, with hopes of affluence fading. The old man remains cautious, blaming fate and patient optimism as the casual observer.
Amid Holland rampant labor strife, workers strike over mine safety and wage protections. Reports indicate deceased operator and halted production as unions press for reforms and firm action by authorities.
Yale captain Charlie Gould is named coach of the Annapolis football eleven for the coming season. Gould, a former Yale standout, will lead the squad after being approved by the academy authorities.
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