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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
7
Market note reports stronger corn demand lifting prices while live stock shows weakness. Cattle and hog values slide. grain regions note scattered activity and mixed futures with several grain markets and exchanges reflecting cautious trading.
Amid a tense mayoral race, Bergundthal and Hughes refuse to pledge policy terms to a committee. Col Hugton also defers, while Hughes supporters include Frank Snyder and De Judd. The anti prohibition camp hints Bergundthal may run if Hughes gains indorsement, with fears of a split vote. Weather notes and local ads follow.
New York dispatch notes the St Louis remains overdue after completing a voyage from a Mediterranean port. The Maine steamer St Leonie is also listed as several days overdue. weather reports and wire service updates confirm the vessels' status.
A fragment recalls a speaker urging Publican members to appoint no Freolition nominee and to provide an officer and a clerk or stenographer to draft resolutions and bills for a forthcoming meeting. The text hints at organizational needs and governance concerns.
A chaotic Senate session adjourned at 1 am with plans for a 1 pm meeting the next day. A list of staffers drew attention for alleged placements, with calls to investigate new names such as A Turner and Guesie Fuller. A directory of senators was ordered, double doors to remain locked, and committees announced for appoints and printer bids. Governor Hagia named committees and assignments while clerical force was partially allocated. The minority weighs a state printer candidate amid fusion chatter and possible contest.
Leland refuses a front row seat objecting to being seated with the aged and Cyrus Leland as a protest. He claims organization reasons and says he will not participate with the team. The scene shows tension as a seat is left vacant and chatter fills the chamber. The clock in the senate is to be wound tomorrow by an official aide after the ceremony.
An old reader letter from W H Stanley of Louisville Kentucky recounts changing from coffee to Postum Food Coffer Hinge and praising health gains after his daughter’s indigestion and his own fatigue. He recalls years of weakness and the claimed revival after adopting Postum.
See The Yards Kansas City Missouri reports the first day of the Live Stock association convention featuring speeches on stock markets regulation and lobbying. Ex Governor David B Phrancia canceled his talk due to fair duties. Denver delegates discuss next year’s entertainments and the Portland Oregon delegation pushes to host the next meeting. The program includes talks on U S stock trends changes benefiting stockmen and new markets with a focus on unified legislation and inspection practices. Delegates from Iowa Oregon and other states participate in discussions on lobbying and health standards for the industry.
In Philadelphia a coal shortage tightens city operations as Commissioner F.W. Parlor reports receiving telegrams about no coal in basements and urgent fuel needs. A union-miner notice threatens penalties for workers and firms tied to coal supply disruptions amid ongoing strikes and labor tensions.
A foreman did not fire an offending worker. Commissioner Clark sought to determine whether this act hurt the discipline of the men. A witness testified that it undoubtedly did and supported the commissioner's action.
Washington report notes the senate took up the cont Gite ill and moved to pass it promptly after receiving a fracture bowen, reflecting quick action on the measure.
The group elected Charles Sutton of Rus as president and De O C Wolff as vice president to serve the past year. Delegates plan the next meeting to confirm business and discuss city manufacturing facilities. A large delegation toured Wolff Packing House Continental Creamery and other plants, with a later event at the Continental Club and New Park Hotel.
The law and order peness will meet this afternoon at Fanights and Lai dies of Security hall to hear the use committee's interview of rival aspirants Hughes and Ast. Both candidates refuse pledges but will back the prebiotic liquor law. General opinion favors Hughes, with ties to Mr Bergundthal. committee members T. S. Williams and Waston deny desire to intervene.
Elisabeth NL reports the Schwab family boat Happy Dey, built for Charles M. Schwab's transportation and recreation plans, was launched at Crescent shipyard. Mite Ettenbeth Dinker, niece of Schwab, broke the ceremonial bow hole as the steel hull, designed for a voyage toward Tehmana Beach, Stainn Fyland, began its launch.
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