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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
7
Chicago market notes describe wheat advancing with September contracts steady while corn trails and oats rise. prices fluctuated as traders weighed bearish harvest news and speculative demand. Stocks and commodities show mixed moves with some declines in rail and utilities shares against steady butter and sugar markets.
Sen Tillman and Sen Burton arranged for a series of debates beginning in Wisconsin on July 37 and running through August in Wisconsin Michigan Indiana Iowa and Kansas. Burton also to meet Champ Clark in Atlantic City on August 1. Debates center on the Negro Question with subject not yet agreed. Also noted: Major J B Willard seeks bids for Wilmington harbor works and a new Fort Moorecram lightice plant plan. Coffeyville forms its first bank with 50000 capital, J F Sevege president, A J Jack cashier, and Leo Galliher assistant cashier.
Fragmentary OCR text from Kanass City produce markets page cites unclear names and places, with no verifiable events or outcomes. The readable words suggest market notes but lack concrete dates, entities, or actions to summarize into a coherent item.
Fragmented OCR lists poultry items eggs ducks and be ropa, hay and alfalfa, market notes from Topeka and nearby Benton. Bonds and general market terms appear, with scarce readable dates or figures. The text mixes farm goods with commodity phrases and vague price cues.
Berlin reports Prof Koch’s tuberculosis commission findings from calf infection experiments. Calves inoculated with cultured human TB showed little to no illness, while using TB from children produced disease resembling animal consumption but did not spread. The commission backs Koch’s view that animal consumption does not mainly cause human TB, though further tests are planned.
A large assembly in Atlanta drew about five thousand delegates from B Y P. groups, reflecting a broad mobilization. The event showcased organizational leadership and regional participation with keynote speakers outlining future goals and cooperation.
The thirteenth annual convention of the International Hapitat Young People's Union opens in Atlanta with a praise service led by a 600-voice grand chorus. Delegates from across the United States and Canada, about 5,000 attendees, hear welcomes from Gov. Terrell and Mayor Howell. Spencer Meexer of Detroit and Rev. W. T. Stackhouse deliver addresses on service and motives for service.
In a tight stretch duel Water Boy sprinted clear of Roehampton to win ahead of Bulltan as Odor urged his mount. Water Boy surged late, drawing clear to cross first with Roehampton neck and neck before the final move.
In the Brighton Handicap Water Boy driven by Jockey Hicks won by a length, setting a 220% 1-b world record. Roehampton with Bullinan up finished second, Riverite third amid a chaotic stretch run as several horses suffered bumps and falls.
The document lists varying assessed values for farm land across gagoue counties and shows total valuation figures by county. It notes a large statewide total of 5,732,648 for bourbon and references Atchis and others in the variance. The fragmented text indicates a table of revised land values and aggregate totals, with continuing details on page 1.
Wyandotte judge L. Fisher vows to fight any Bailey move to pick his successor under the old biennial rule. Eight terms expiring this year include several Democrats. New provisions allow Fisher to serve an extra year if successors were to be chosen in an odd-numbered year. Murdock backs Frank W. Johnson for postmaster amid local vs outside influence debates. Tent and camp equipment shipped from Fort Leavenworth and nearby posts. pontoon material to remain at Lawrence. A Galena boy fatally wounded his 11-year-old brother with a revolver. the younger boy remains alive with little hope of recovery.
Farmers in Great Bend Kansas struggle to hire harvest labor as heat and long hours deter workers. Despite raising pay from 5.50 to 3.00 per day, labor shortages persist with dozens arriving from the east but leaving due to sun. Wheat prospects are strong with expected yields around twenty five bushels per acre. barley harvest upcoming.
Berlin reports show the April meat law forces inspection of meat and lard in bonded warehouses before export, raising costs for German merchants. Belgium and Dutch shippers gain Austrian Swiss trade, while German and British views clash over the policy. Also mentions ongoing experiments with a new boat and ballast changes observed Monday.
The first national anti alcohol conference in Denver closes after two days with papers by Kelloge Kane Davie and Didama. Resolutions urge the Christian Endeavor to advance liquor reform for public debate.
Washington correspondent reports Victor Murdock won Kansas Seventh district seat in a red hair driven campaign. Supporters formed the Short League of Red Heads, mobilizing workers across precincts. Murdock secured the nomination on the first ballot amid nineteen rivals and won by a large margin.
A group of farmers near Arlington harvest wheat under moonlight due to a shortage of harvest hands. Twenty binders and headers within five miles work nonstop to finish swiftly as crops ripen. Cool nights and absence of rain aid nightly labor and neighbors assist each other.
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