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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1903
Page
5
Reader excerpts mix with mangled text about timely ads and distant events. The garbled copy references crimes in Lehanin Pennsylvania and discusses railways papermaking research, unclear dates and names, with stray notes on horticulture and poplar studies.
The report notes Canada-United States trade rose in the fiscal year, led by exports to British North America and including provinces such as Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Growth exceeded most years, with Germany the only notable exception in eleven months, while overall U S exports to Canada reached about 1 5 to 46 million and beyond in earlier figures.
The report cites a rise in exports to Argentina 144 million and to all South America 24 million, with Africa at 5 million. Canada trade grows while imports from Canada total about 8 million, lifting North American trade overall. Notes export dominance to British North America and shifting import-export balance, highlighting iron and steel products, coal, manufactured goods, cotton, sugar, and lumber.
The Atchison Globe quotes a bizarre column about Delirten and a confusing tale of wasted food and misfit threats. The piece interleaves fragmented dialogue and elderly warnings, ending with a fragmentary note that a notice was served.
A fragment discusses heat making women wish for men, hardship of the poor, and odd phrases about farm wagons and mules. It recalls a Kansas City girl of three losing an eye due to a cannon cracker and a remark about reading the Declaration of Independence.
The readable lines reveal garbled musings on fathers brothers and temper with odd spellings and missing syntax. The piece hints at personal flaws and social judgments amid disjointed phrases and stray names, offering a glimpse of a damaged OCR fragment.
The excerpt lampoons public figures and everyday behavior with satirical quips about time, confidence, adulthood, and honesty. It offers pithy observations on politicians, writers, dreams of popularity, and the oddities of human conduct.
Local notes report money troubles in Boston and Auburn trade ties, Topeka transit bridge contracts for Marion and Goaskene, charity child home screens shortage, Miss Maud and Lattie Shelton outing to Colorado, George W. Jones to lecture on Government Lands in Western Kansas, county commissioners resist drainage near North Topeka, divorce actions including Ollie D Rigen and Jennie Peterson, and a court case involving a man struck by a train.
A fragile four month old girl named Mabel Blossom is rescued from neglect and adopted by the wealthy Devlin family of Leavenworth. Nurse Miss Ethel Miller influences her care while the Tucker family briefly fosters her, and the Devlins finalize adoption. The child gains nourishment, new clothes, and a promising foster home as plans for summer travel unfold.
State employment agent Gere warns of an urgent need for 30 additional harvest hands. A petition filed by Gere and W. J. Black seeks a temporary extension for workers as harvest conditions tighten across central and southern counties, with several counties reporting ongoing shortages and several others not yet requesting more labor. Weather delays threaten the crop as farmers rush to complete harvest before the wet season.
The case, against Lanyon Zine Serene, concerns profits from a patent roasting oven and stirring device used in refin refining. Special Master Willetts is to hear arguments as attorneys Atwood and Leavenworth represent the defense.
Report from Marshall's band and the Ministerial Union says no clash will occur at the vacant Harrison Street corner concerts. The union will use the grounds Friday afternoons and nights while the band performs Friday nights, with both groups avoiding friction.
Judge Hagen granted a new trial after the previous proceeding was tainted by courtroom distractions and juror exposure. Defense contends a juror served previously in a related case. Two trials had outcomes of conviction, one jury hung. White and Maris sold 400 cattle to Van Arsdale amid disputed charges.
A large fire engulfed the carriage and wagon repository of Stude baker brothers at the corner of Market and Tenth streets in San Francisco. The stock was extensive and the loss is estimated at 206000 dollars, largely insured. Smoke filled the building and an explosion hurled vehicles into the basement, fueling a roaring blaze for hours.
The state board of equalization met at 10 o'clock this morning and adjourned for a week due to counties failing to submit abstracts of their assessments. Nine delinquent counties include Ellsworth Johnson Montgomery Philline Samawr Washington Wichita and Wilton. County clerks were absent. several may attend next Wednesday. Some counties may seek reductions in assessments due to damages. The board consists of the auditor, state treasurer, and secretary of state.
Vienna reports urgent representations from Austria and Prussia lead to assurances that Sinan will mobilize against Turks. Officials emphasize emulltary preparations and readiness in response to rising tensions with the Ottoman Empire.
Fragmentary report indicates a skeleton discovered at the residence of Mitchell. Workmen referenced as free the Paes at De Mitchell's property unearthed a whell on of unertem age. Details on how the remains arrived remain unclear.
Mrs. James G Blaine II widow of the late James G Blaine is reportedly welcomed at her home in Augusta Me. Her children Mrs Beate and Blaine accompany her as she recovers amid general fatigue and strain while balloon experiments continue daily ascents under wartime weather conditions.
The Commercial club diverted 5,000 from relief funds for immediate aid outside mutual distress lines but the committee. Bergundthal declines to serve, urging replacements. Frost asks for a meeting. Salton Bergundthal cites workload and business duties, proposing consultation. mayor has the check. committee members named.
Forty farmers from Allesoort Pacilla region stopped a freight train near Derg in Tinon Kansas on July 1. They signaled with lanterns and a rod, forcing the crew to halt, and demanded passage for a day and three weeks of work to clear grain for harvest.
A United States circuit court suit seeks settle ment of mis of shrer children and ages of heirs for a Decatur county property. Orphans Lauive Inka and Mary Jenuth of Miterd Neb claim rights to redeem the farm from tax sale. defendants allegedly refuse reasonable compensation for the value of the farm and an adjustment judgment.
A Clyde organizer said there will be no watermelon carnival this year as the bottom lands’ crop was wiped out by floodwaters and other melons in the area are insufficient. A Knott, active in promoting the event, noted the decision and said a carnival would be held when melons are available. War Topeka Topeka business trip quoted.
Record temperatures sweep the Southwest with Guthrie and Emporia among the towns hit hardest. Cities from Kansas City to Springfield report extreme heat in a stretch described as the hottest of the season, stressing residents and prompting cautious travel notes.
A city council police committee gathering was moved to this afternoon from Tuesday. The postponement follows discussions between the mayor, committee members, and Chief Goft on advancing the post flood police force reorganization and possible action regarding the mayor. The current disorder worsens as rioters exploit flood chaos, running wide open.
A morning conference occurred at city railway headquarters between L E Myers of Topeka Rail and Joab Mulvane with Edward Winder of Edison Light Power. Officials offered no confirmation of a sale deal to the city, leaving the matter unsettled and unclear.
Governor Bailey named members for the state board of examination and inspection of barbers. Appointments include J B D Gy of Leavenworth for one year D M Mitchell of Argentine for two years Wm L Aker of Wichita for three years. The board will oversee sanitary barber conditions and qualifications of professional barbers.
The widow of Gilbert died at Christ Hospital today at age 37. The funeral will be held from Sixth Avenue tomorrow.
A New York Tribune传 report quotes Prof Anton Slegatrits of Goetholds, linking heavy oyster consumption to emotional frenzy and even suicide in heavy laborers. He cites European and American observations, noting cerebellum impact, temper eruptions, and mental strain linked to phosphorus in oysters.
Imperial circles trace a strange tale of the Prince Imperial death during a June 1879 birthday fete. A display with Napoleonic emblems and imperial crowns failed to light, while other pieces fired successfully, fueling rumors kept secret for nearly a century.
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