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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1903
Page
7
A reading of a market summary shows corn trading dull with little activity. Cattle weaken slightly as hogs edge up, while wholesale prices and futures hover with unsettled tone across livestock and grain sectors.
Local market reports a sharp drop in hides after a theft incident. Police investigate possible involvement among nearby suppliers. Market officials vow tighter security and a review of stocking procedures to prevent a recurrence.
A local political contest starts as voters face a choice between Hughes and Bergundthal. The campaign kicks off with debates and statements from both candidates outlining priorities. Voter sentiment appears divided ahead of upcoming elections.
Bailey wins support as governors race looms with Sterne declining to run and unions signaling active involvement. The law and order committee debates candidate strength while Weber Blanch and Hughes face union pressure. Sterne refuses mayoral bid, Warner hints at independent options, and preparations for a spring election intensify amid ranked party tactics.
A garbled OCR list shows attendees and officials from the Fourth Ward and Sixtb Ward events with multiple misread names and titles. Notable fragments include Cadet federation figures and local committee members such as Mrs Margaret PML ME Carier Bre and J. Di McFarland, among others.
The state administers complete changes in elective offices today except the supreme court. Five supreme judges were sworn in, with Pollock Greene and Cunningham each starting new six year terms. Justice Maxon fills a four year term after appointment by Governor Stanley, while Chief Justice Dester retires after six years and joins the legal department of the Musoum Pacific railroad.
The article lists a jumble of appointments and successors across state offices. It notes David J. Hanna succeeding J. Richter as lieutenant governor. J. R. Burrow replacing George A. Clark as secretary of state. George E. Cols transferring duties to Seth Walls, with plans for future farm shows. and H. Ritchie becoming assistant treasurer. It mentions various officials and near-future moves in Topeka and local towns, sketching a broad shake up in the state administration.
Washington Jan 12 A Senate committee proposes a resolution authorizing sub poenas and attendance of witnesses to examine coal town and evel companies. The goal is to obtain testimony from dealers and officers and to cover expenses. Steuart aims for an early report and action. Payne expected the committee to meet and act on coal duty relief or rebates.
Senator Fred Dumont Smith was relieved of his pocketbook containing $17 in cash and passes while crowds gathered in Coveland Joby. This marks the first recorded instance of a sitting legislator being held up, a rare event in politics.
An Indy from Dundes XII recounts a man with coffee dyspepsia switching to Postum Food Drink. Three years of use improved his stomach and prevented symptoms. Children also thrive on Postum, with a golden brown beverage when prepared per directions. The letter argues coffee harm and Postum as a natural remedy and urges others to switch.
The Shawnee Building and Loan Association will hold a meeting at the association office, 115 West Sixth Street, Monday evening, January 12, 14. The notice lists directors and other business to be discussed, with officers sworn in January by Thompson, a public secretary.
Chicago reports number of deaths linked to severe cold as temperatures plunge to 17 degrees below zero in places. Snow disruption delays traffic across several cities including Louisville Cincinnati and Cleveland. Coal shortages and fuel scarcity intensify suffering, with mayoral actions to aid destitute.
A garbled report portrays wide activity in the stock and rail sectors led by Missouri Pacific and Pennsylvania group with shares fluctuating after a period of quiet. It references Atchison and New York centers, rail key stocks, and general movement as investors reassessed values across exchanges.
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