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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1903
Page
7
Markets today show mixed signals in grains and livestock with WHEAT and CORN prices fluctuating. Cattle and beef demand remain tentative as futures edge higher, while hogs hold near steady levels amid variable buying and selling. Individual exchanges report gains and declines across regional markets, highlighting ongoing volatility in agricultural commodities.
In Topeka the State Journal reports a heated dispute over Dr. McFarland's charges. Mrs. Thorpe, a police matron, accuses city officials of withholding a key statement from the public while Mayor Parker and Chief Donivan deny issuing it. The case involves internal police conflict, potential resignation pressure on Mrs. Thorpe, and ongoing investigations with court action possible.
Fragmentary notes suggest discussion of nominations and potential candidates for an upcoming election. Mentions of Clerics F Spencer and Mr Bind hint at supporters and alliances, with references to past activity two years ago and possible future campaigning. The text reflects informal chatter about who will run and who may endorse whom.
A boy reportedly threw a signal lever causing a derailment near Cumberland. Eastbound passenger No. 19 struck a caboose and two engines after the miscue, injuring a fireman and a brakeman while the crew and passengers escaped unharmed.
Columbia 8 Col Jan 16 Gonzales editor of the State wounded by Lieutenant Governor Tillman was reported to be improving with indications of a better fighting chance. Physicians note a favorable change and the bedside attendance remains constant as details of the shooting are reviewed. Gonzales denies malice and Tillman remains silent per counsel.
Mrs Nation addresses stance in a lengthy letter defending her views on violence and property rights. She cites biblical figures and argues against the use of force, urging restraint and lawful remedies while praising chivalry and moral courage.
Fragmentary notice notes a Cumberland revival event at West and x intersections with a pastor urging attendance. The garbled text mentions a meeting time around 1300 Topeka and hours, indicating a small church gathering and revival work in progress.
Incoherent OCR fragment discusses that a standing position collapsed amid a dispute over charging for shines. It mentions an amendment to a maximum charge of ten cents per shine and references Hayden and a MEMPeNt device, with unclear context and no clear outcome.
Representative Starr of Scott pushes bill expanding prairie dog control. The measure requires landowners with infestations to take pest control steps by October 1, with the state supplying poison. Township trustees must report infestation data to the county clerk to enable state requisition for poison and funding. The bill includes a $200 pay appropriation for the poison program.
The House moves to cap Senate employes pay while Speaker Pringle focuses on committee layouts The debate spills into the Senate chamber as lawmakers push salary hikes for governors and justices, with a concurrent resolution proposing separate gallery access for Senate staff prompting tense exchange and partisan maneuvering.
In Finney County a measure named Raamonar Det Difl sets a twenty dollar bounty for a specific offense and outlines decoration of House employees. The bill includes changes to court procedure limiting the number of special questions to twenty plus what the judge allows. J. H. McFarland and other officials are described with ornate badges and attire. Representative Jenks and minority members push the resolution, which carries after debate.
The Legislature considers a memorial for Meliesa Martin widow of ex Chief Justice David Martin for lifetime services. bills seek county endorsement of teaching certificates, redistricting Seventh Judicial District, and tax reforms for poorer districts. Proposals also urge stricter divorce grounds, court cost shifts to counties, and road levy adjustments.
Dr N S Davis of Northwestern University marks his 30th birthday as speakers and officials plan a banquet at the Aud again. A joint resolution and bids from government figures surface amid budget bills and staffing notes. Emergency updates touch on a rash of topics from Postum endorsements to state house affairs and a distant earthquake toll in Russia.
Oklahoma has about five hundred prisoners at Kenean jail, though no law authorized it. I N Tarrill, a life convict turned lawyer, fought for Abetty in the Kansas Supreme Court. Rep Adama of Bedgwick has introduced a bill to legalize Oklahoma jailings in Kansas. Oklahoma lawmakers yesterday began moving to build a state penitentiary and selected a committee to pursue the Fort Supply reservation as a site.
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