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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
1
July reports detail Pope Leo XIII's condition with signs of improvement then relapse. Medical consultations gathered as officials announce no definite recovery yet, while doctors monitor breathing and fever amid cautious optimism.
A Paris paper reports the pope remains critically ill with cerebral congestion as physicians guard details of his condition. Cardials and officials prepare for a papal transition while public notice and secrecy surround the pope’s health and potential vacancy. An American priest in the papal antechamber is noted for his steadfast presence amid the tension.
A garbled report details medical treatment and disturbances surrounding Dr. Lapponi and colleagues after an incident on a Tuesday. The narrative references a drive, claims of breathlessness, a medical examination, and subsequent care by a cardiologist. The article notes changes in condition through Wednesday into Saturday, with references to theater surgery and ongoing treatment.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. allegedly took a shortcut to the president’s home and nearly surprised guards before being identified. The incident led to expanded guard changes with two agents on duty during late watches and more coverage around the clock in the future.
President Loubet arrived in London with a cordial welcome from King Edward VII and the British leadership at Victoria station. The royal greeting emphasized Franco-British friendship as crowds cheered Vive Loubet and the Marseillaise echoed along the route to Dover, where Loubet departed aboard the Guichen.
M. Parker of BePherson was elected chairman as Parker, E Cole of Harper, M Baker of Atchison, and HM Parker of BePherson were appointed to the state grain inspection board. They held a first meeting with Governor Bailey and planned a July 21 session in Kansas City to set standard grades for Kansas grains. Public notices will run in Kansan Farmer, Mail and Breeze, and Western Grain Journal as required.
London July 9 at the Pilgrim's Club luncheon the visiting American officers dined with British leaders. Prince of Wales message expressed regret over an engagement preventing attendance. Notables included Rear Admiral Cotton Captain Lambton and various peers and officials. Conversation touched on King Edward, President Roosevelt, and aims of unity among nations.
The weather bulletin notes continued heat with chances of rain today and tomorrow. Reading shows a high around 100 at Manhattan and 94 near Concordia, with warm conditions across Kansas and western Missouri. Hourly temperatures and wind data are listed, including a 2 o'clock high of 98 in some towns.
In Richmond a jury ruled General Cas us M. Clay of Lexington to be of unsound mind. He will be sent to an asylum. The item also lists scattered temperature readings for several cities and notes a meeting planned for 543 North Kansas Avenue at Custiey’s old location.
In Topeka a public aid dispute erupts as President Frost and Mayor Bergundthal refuse to form a distribution committee. Frost demands a call to action while Bergundthal resists chair duties and questions acceptability of the arrangement.
New Topeka publishing concern named Pit Publishing Co has been chartered to manufacture all kinds of card games in Topeka Kansas. The firm aims to specialize in a game called Pit, played with 85 distinct stock cards and an extra Ponte card. Four to eight players compete to gamble fortunes by manipulating stock movements. The Pit company is capitalized at $500 and organized by local brothers.
Long, Leland and Bailey back Johnston for Chief Justice John ston to succeed Hook. Petitions in the Second, Fourth and Sixth districts urge the Johnston appointment, circulated by supporters linked to Leland forces. Loomis petitions circulate statewide, with unknown organizers. Burton allies rumored to favor Blood Smith.
At Brown Palace Denver July 9 United Society of Christian Endeavor re elected all officers and retiring trustees. President Rev Francis E Clark D D treasurer W M Shaw clerk Geo B Graft auditor Fred H Kidder. state territorial and provincial presidents named. Trustees postponed annual meeting to tomorrow afternoon as thousands attend opening mass meeting near City Park with 10000 plus in attendance.
The fourth day of the National Teachers' assembly in Boston featured extensive excursions and ongoing departmental sessions. Tributes were paid in a memorial for J Le M Curry, President W M Bradhear, and Dr E E White during a forenoon memorial session.
Larned report notes a California thresher working efficiently to harvest wheat, cutting threshing cleaning and bagging forty acres daily with two horses, but being operated by a traction engine. John Edwards supports it as a season hire at one dollar per acre, claiming less grain waste and enabling more harvest hands. First market wheat tested 59 pounds per bushel. Knoxville letter also mentions Harvey Logan, the Montana outlaw, seen at Lithia Springs Georgia, offering no information until five days.
The report shows Kansas residents hold about 2 per person in banks while $61 million remains unreported to assessors. Shawnee reports the largest cash on hand at around $204,000, with Wyandotte and Sedgwick following. Four counties Gray Morton Trussell Stanton report no money, and alarm over underassessed personal property prompts calls to adjust valuation and equalize taxes.
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