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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1903
Page
5
A chaotic State Journal front fills with full leashed wire copy from the Associated Press. The text references Pope Leo XIII, Cassius M. Chay, Mary AteeLamw, and political figures amid flood news and financial notes. The article blends calamity, politics, and weather with scattered names and events across states.
Fragmentary OCR reads mention a Dighton young lady and an unusual pet, a race for beaks, and Fourth of July remarks. The text is garbled with stray phrases about Garden City, Tecumseh, and Leavenworth, offering no clear event, date, or names.
In Topeka city council action last night three Democrats and three Republicans backed the Capital printing with a six to five vote after caucus. City Attorney Spencer argued that benefit district costs should fall partly on the city and warned of bond use for paving and notices. The council selected the Capital paper on a first ballot after executive session, despite opposing views from Howe and other Republicans and a late arrival of key members.
Fragmented OCR recounts alleged scheme by Mulvause machine to secure city printing for The Capital in Shawnee County. Traces of names including Hunyatean Probate Judge Hayden and local aldermen appear, with claims the machine coerced Democrats to back the effort to dominate city government and state printing.
Governor Bailey grants a pardon to a man tied to a river rescue near a prison camp and frees a woman and three children. Governor Ratiegalan commutes C. C. Grady’s burglary and grand larceny sentence from six years after prior parole. Miscellaneous notes include parole, further commutations, and Chautauqua ticket details.
The county reports show Soldier Township leading in number of farms with 401, Tecumseh 491, Monmouth 252, and other towns listed. Total fenced acreage tallies 245,606 with varying irrigation, and county totals include 45,000 tons of hay and 605,152 pounds of butter produced last year.
A new receiver was appointed for the First National Bank of Kamporia in Improria Kansas. Geo Rankin of Washington DC, formerly a comptroller aide, succeeds Juda A W Benson who had served the bank for years. Judge Benson was appointed for the special cause of petition by depositors seeking relief. The action involved winding up dividends though details remain unclear.
The perjury case of Dr. J. B. Brownfield comes up today in the supreme court. It promises a red hot fight between opposing attorneys with motions to strike out briefs for ungentlemanly conduct. Brownfield, once a Topeka resident, faces perjury charges tied to the Jessie Morrison case and was convicted in the lower court.
Peru Indiana July 7 Wabash fast express No 13 was ditched at Stoneyville pleht. Fireman Richardson's skull was fractured and he was otherwise injured. Seven passengers were injured but not fatal.
Jane Goeette reports Mrs. Kate Moffit daughter of Tinice Jax Shaw and sister of Millard Withite went insane early yesterday. Living in Oklahoma she stayed with sister Stra Wilhite. Around 4 am Saturday night Sunday morning she wandered out of the house and vanished. A search ensued with deputies under a corn crib near Exchange Street. She fought officers and did not recognize relatives or children, repeatedly asking for them.
Oyster Bay July 7 President Mrs Hoonevelt hosted a political gathering at Sagamore Hill with Clement A Grbemin of an International Company in attendance. Senators Fairbanks and Kearns joined, while officials insisted the event carried no public significance and was purely private socializing.
Mayor Bergundthal plans a North Topeka Commercial Club committee meeting to distribute a $5,000 relief appropriation, but urgent duties delay the session. Will Festen and others will hand the task to ceremony with more time. Also reports that Union bank robber William Rudolph is still at large after a pursuit and an attempted crossing of the Mississippi. A U S rifle team has been selected to represent the United States for the Palma trophy, listing officers and regiments involved.
The Russian foreign offer is denied by local Soviet officials who claim Manchuria was discussed with China and warn Britain and Japan to defend their interests. China must demand Russia evacuate Manchuria. Also, a Pittsburgh man dies after being struck by machinery at a powder works shafting in an accident Monday afternoon.
Fragmentary notes describe a movement to Portland and a January trek ending January 15. Reference to a hospital visit by Dr. H. H. appears, along with mentions of Na sociat a and bay building. Details are unclear but point to a civic or medical context.
The weekly crop bulletin reports favorable temperatures aiding central valleys and western regions. Winter wheat ripening on the north Pacific coast, harvest near central districts, and lighter threshing yields. Drought and rains unevenly affect North Dakota Minnesota and southern states. cotton growth rapid but Louisiana and Texas show wet weather drawbacks.
The Ways and Means Committee, with Major Bergundthal and City Attorney Spencer, arranged with State Savings Bank to market 122,000 dollars in paying bonds at par without harming city credit. Willum MacTerran of the bank was given 30 days option to place the entire issue, with the bank already offering 50 thousand dollars. If needed, remaining bonds may be sold to contractors, using market conditions to discount and to advance the sale date to maximize value.
A man named Jack, described as a poisoner, has allegedly poisoned several St Bernard dogs in the city. Victims include dogs belonging to Bernard Rees, Bert Ramsey, and J. Thomas, all of notable value. Owners report rapid illness and some fatal outcomes despite medical intervention. Police and authorities may pursue charges. potential jail sentences exceed one year if convicted.
Thousands of aquatic divers from the United States and Canada arrive for the Mystic Shriners annual events at Saratoga. Henry C. Akin of Omaha arrives and is directed to headquarters as the Imperial Council opens tomorrow. A court motion seeks change of venue in Peoria relating to John Doe’s case disputed by Detective Murphy. A second edition of The Overflowing Waters appears, tied to the Topeka Federation of Women’s Clubs.
A brief public notice references items from Hall's and Zercher's venues and names James Campos in an upcoming sale. It notes a hook for purchase and urges interested parties to watch for further details from the local authorities.
A local note reports a Friday meeting of the streets and walks committee. Several small items follow, including vacation plans for Co V Wolfeft of Elkhart Indiana, a night brooming ceremony at the Flyntoms, and a family reunion in Edna Kansas. A street car motorneer on East Sixth Street found thirteen dynamite sticks on the track.
Fragmented OCR text presents garbled oblique paragraphs about street widening and contractor use. Names, places, and clear facts are unreadable, but the piece hints at street projects and public interest topics.
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