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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal acknowledges use of Associated Press full day telegraph reports for exclusive afternoon publication. It notes receiving the night report copy and transcribes wire content from New York and other bureaus for Topeka readers.
A ragged column offers assorted items from postal rates for home delivery to political snips about Carnegie and the U S postal service. It mentions Canada export figures, harbor efforts at San Pedro, US governor hints, and misfired jokes about Berlin, with stray remarks on dairy cattle health and staple food shortages.
A late 19th century commerce department report notes a rapid rise in United States diamond and precious stone imports. The eleven months ended May show over 22 million dollars in value, with May alone near 2 million. Projections expect imports to reach 100 million dollars for the fiscal year, signaling infancy of a booming domestic industry in diamond cutting.
May totals show M million dollars in diamonds and 4% of 24 million dollars in imports. Of this, 10 million dollars are uncut diamonds, marking a sharp rise from earlier years. Lapidary production value jumped from under 0.5 million in 1890 to over 5 million in 1900, with materials value climbing from under 0.25 million to more than 44 million.
A garbled Turon column sketches eccentric bits from farm life and small-town scenes. It mentions a Scranton farmer and a horse race dispute, a Pratt county inventor, Jamestown lectures, and colorful plant colors, all delivered in a fragmented humorous tone.
A jumble of phrases recalling a social scene about women and manners, referencing an old maid, wrapan, and courtly letters. It depicts blurred scenes of wit, gender roles, and expectations, touching on domestic life, respectability, and romantic rumors in a dated tone.
A humorous, dated hombre of social manners contrasts wives and rivals in a playful vent about housecleaning and travel. It jests at gender roles with lines about a wife remaining still on a husband’s knee versus a rival seeking attention, noting grooming differences.
A fragmentary, satirical piece discusses borrowing versus owning, gender dynamics, and social expectations. It critiques domestic discord and jealousy, noting how some women fear losing a present and how Providence shapes female roles. The language is ironic and reflects dated social attitudes.
The text is a jumble of observations on media hype personal fascination and moral judgments. It contrasts local neighbors and distant audiences with references to images and dangers, hinting at violence and social perception without clear events. It reads as fragmented editorial remarks rather than a cohesive report.
The census report notes an increase in postoffice receipts across the year, with figures showing growth in stamps and related services. Kansas City and St. Louis areas are highlighted, and the data reflects quarterly performance and overall annual totals.
Two St Paul freight trains collided near Amana on July 18. Both engines and 17 cars piled in a confused mass. Several tramp riders may be among the wreckage. Cause traced to misreading orders. Names mentioned include Geo Haynes brakeman and engineer Jon Jone. Fireman B C Peeley survived. Unidentified man presumed dead.
Governor Bailey and Mrs Bailey depart Baileyville for Chicago to attend to personal business then proceed to Mt Carroll their old home to visit relatives for two weeks. Harry Rowe travels to Kansas City to oversee offices in their absence. Mr Bone will visit Stemmbout Springs and other Colorado points for a two week outing upon the governor's return.
Washington reports the national wheat crop at 79.4 percent in good or excellent condition. The index reflects crop health as of mid July with regional differences likely affecting harvest projections and market expectations.
Governor Bailey pardoned R B Craven of Sedgwick County for petit larceny after six months’ imprisonment for stealing six chickens. Sentence reduced to July 1. noted as unusually harsh for a first offense amid a local chicken thievery wave. Also includes brief notices from Atlanta on Baptist Young People Union officers and P V Collins winning a historical association presidency.
Members of Bhve Post of the GARL will hold a meeting at the hall over Lacey's drug store at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Sivs buys a nice street het at Morri-AONB.
Our special bargains list a variety of grocery items with prices, including 24 bottles of Snda Popper case for 60 cents, Hires Root Beer, Sloe Lemons per dozen, large cans of Salmon and Fraser Bros. Java Bend coffee, lemon extract at 20 cents, and other produce and canned goods. The ad reads like a late 19th or early 20th century sale sheet with multiple items and bulk quantities.
The record details executions in two states. In Spyder village Illinois William Rhea, a saloon keeper, was hanged after a lengthy clemency fight led by his Ireland based supporters and Governor Keys. In Carbondale Cavin Price and Jerry Graves were hanged for the February murder of teacher Nellie Price. Confessions were reported and crowds gathered across the towns.
County Clerk Newman vows action against tax dodgers who fail to report mortgages and other property to assessors. He plans to compare mortgage lists with returns, calling for immediate steps to prosecute and collect penalties up to 50 percent of property value. The State Board of Assessors supports backing the clerk and commissioners in these cases.
July heat spikes in New York and other cities with temperatures near and above 90 degrees. Reports confirm new records and rising prostrations, including deaths in Manhattan and Philadelphia, as officials warn of extreme heat with midday readings around 94 degrees in Baltimore and other locations.
Strong sale on dress fabrics and accessories with discounts on Ise quality white Madras Oxfords and 3c quality fabrics. Includes muslin lawn shirts, India linen, towels, towels, sun umbrellas, and humid bargains. Offers numerous items with fixed low prices and assorted colors and wares for ladies and children.
In Topeka Commander Smith arrives from McPherson and insists Loomis publish proceedings at no cost. Loomis Coulter oppose, department may pay 480 for stenographic work. Mayor Bergundthal says Morgan stays, Reed to stay as detective, Darby may be jailer, police force below normal and no new appointees soon.
Mayor Borgundthal initiated police department changes following a council police committee meeting. Sergeants J C Owen and Maur rlee Jenkins, both Democrats appointed by Mayor Parker, were removed. Jenkins had offered resignation subject to mayoral acceptance. Jailor J D Smith named first Sergeant and Patrolman Darby appointed temporary sergeant.
Rail lines extend a one cent per mile harvest head rate from Missouri river points to the wheat belt until July 15. Employment agent T B Gerow reports strong demand with 1 350 applications already and hopes for 3 000 arrivals in five days to meet farm labor shortages as harvest winds down in several counties. New Haven and New York agencies discuss sending up to 2 000 workers to Kansas.
Kansas exposition commission at the state house delays appointing heads of bureaus including agriculture, horticulture, and other departments. The meeting on August 7 will consider a long list of candidates for key posts.
Death notices report William Brennen age 16 dying Thursday at home on East Eighteenth Street. Funeral Saturday at 8 from the Church of the Asparition with burial in Catholic cemetery. Also noted are deaths of a three year old child of Mr and Mrs Senmidt of Siett Gordon and infant son of Mr and Mrs Schwartz of 1834 North Quincy Street with respective funeral details. Traveling fare updates from Chicago Great Western Railway list several routes and sale dates. Sugar prices rise nine cents per hundred in latest refunds news.
A note indicates Mr. Bryan intends to go to Europe from Liteon Nebraska in maritime form and pursue travel from early September through the end of the year under federal or municipal approval.
July 1 New York report says the Thingvalla Mine jiler at Hoboken caught fire. Three explosions collapsed the pier front. 250 workers fled into the river and were rescued. A bath house fire nearby injured two children. overall losses include merchandise and freight damage.
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