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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
7
The market report notes cattle steady with prices ranging from 2.50 to 5.25 as futures and commodity activity show mixed movement. It also contains fragmented lines about chicory, elk, and various agricultural market notes, with scattered references to livestock prices and trading activity across multiple regions.
An advertisement touts Kedol as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia promising complete restoration of health. It claims Kedol digests food, improves appetite, and converts meals into usable nutrients, noting tonic and reconstructive properties. Sold for $1.07 with a trial offer.
A large blaze injured many firemen in Sew Vath on February 36 setees. Captain Goh Anirete and others sustained injuries including crushed limbs and possible fatal harm. Firefighters were hospitalized. the hospital and authorities investigated the cause while securing the area and tending victims.
In a Topeka district court on Wednesday Frank Kalfee was tried for hold ups along Kadith street and in Harrison avenue and nearby locations. Lewis testified Kalfee was the man who jumped with a six shooter, belt of cartridges, and a bowie knife. police tied Kalfee to the crime through witness accounts and the gun found on him. The defense argued misidentification, while prosecutors presented circumstantial evidence and Kalfee’s own statements and attire from the night of the alleged robberies. The jury deliberated after testimony from Kalfee and others, with the case centering on whether he wore the same clothing and owned the revolver used in the robberies.
The obituary notes the death of a young author known as All Sor Dean Best Kimotn, who gained fame for stories. Her death followed illness blamed on long illness and lifestyle factors. funeral held yesterday.
A continuing state legislative drama features a calendar packed with motions and a push to pre-concurrent sessions. Senate investigators, now on a joint committee, prepare to examine charges as pages gather for a group photo and new officials take office. A coal confiscation bill passes amid inquiries, with a committee set to review objections on the investigation.
The House Ways and Means Committee agrees on appropriations for state institutions. Totals include industrial school for the boss region, Saintance or Saintly in Topeka, amounts around 1000 for improvements. Fort Mars experiment station funding for new buildings and equipment. Asylum for the feeble minded at Win Held Maintermact with 141,900 for new buildings and 5,500 for improvements. Western normal school at Hays with 1,400 for a new building. Calendar Revision Committee listed with members Adams Campbell Jones Brown and Warner from various counties.
The house committee reports a reduction of about 100 employees, retaining 105 workers including committee clerks. Elders are excluded from the cut. Pay for members stops while staff reductions take effect. Betts of Shawne objects to the report, proposing retention with no pay for members until end of term. the measure is sent back to a committee for reconsideration.
A six member joint committee of the Kansas legislature, three from the House and three from the Senate, will investigate alleged brutality at the Topeka state hospital. The panel may compel witnesses under oath and report findings to Governor Bailey, after being appointed by Representative Hillyden under a late Wednesday resolution.
A legislative committee is empowered to investigate the management and treatment of insane patients in the state hospitals. The panel may sit in vacation, summon witnesses, compel attendance, and take sworn testimony. Findings will be reported to the governor and the state board of charities.
Leland and George J. discuss amending bills so they take effect after publication in the statute books, not the official state paper. Barker notes a publishing oversight. The bill creates a governor appointed architect at 400 dollars yearly, replacing the state house architect and expected to save the state thousands annually.
A Mohonk conference circular argues Why I Business Should Promote International Arbitration. Endorsements come from The Merchants' House of Trade Philadelphia Trades League Chamber of Commerce Estan, Merchants Exchange St. Louis Chamber of Commerce Baltimore Board of Trade San Francisco Board of Trade New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Milwaukee Commercial Club Indianapolis Board of Trade Little Rock. Swindled Out of 2,000,000. Panama: Santiago banking houses reportedly looted of 7,000,000 in gold. Fermin Montero arrested and to be sent to Chile for trial.
A heated discussion on contracting prison labor dominated a legislative session. Speaker Pringle and others urged limits on convict labor in private employment to avoid competition with free labor. The resolution, supported by many, seeks to ensure convicts work under state oversight and not undercut civilian wages.
Fragmentary OCR yields a local notice about a fire at Mount Avery area, trustees discussing restoration and funding. Mentions specific sums and allocation ranges, with references to committee actions and yearly payments. The readable text is garbled but indicates a financial plan for rebuilding and related approvals.
A fragmentary New York dispatch notes Morgan and a travel party leaving town likely for Cuba. The report mentions a planned second week in March and a possible rail investment linked to the trip, but details are uncertain.
A damaged report notes furniture destruction at a Perth area school during a February night. It mentions a pupil or staff member as a suspect and says window damage occurred amid hurried cleanup and a hearing set for Friday.
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