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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1903
Page
13
Grain markets showed weakness as selling pressures surfaced turning tone cautious in wheat and corn futures while hogs and lard futures edged higher. The Chicago and Liverpool sessions indicated bear sentiment with government reports viewed bearish, and mixed receipts in cattle and dairy markets reflected by fluctuating quotes and overall cautious trading.
Russian ambassador in London refuses to receive a Catholic Herald petition urging the U S to address alleged brutality and rising abuses toward African Americans. The request to Washington seeks steps toward civilization and humanity to curb the Browning evil, with the petition to be sent via Saint Petersbu.
Fragmentary notes describe a local event near Wynn in July with Thad meeting rejection by two other individuals. The text mentions March and May dates vague in the same snippet and hints at a procedural context and a small gathered group. Names are uncertain but Thad appears as a central figure.
Pistey July 11 reports America triumphing in the Palma Trophy event with Gray Brien second for Canada and Australia and Natal battling for top honors. Conditions favorable though wind brisk. Americans hold lead after 900 and 1800 yard stages, aided by steady scores from Cook Holcomb Wells and Winder. Spectators fill stands as British and Canadian teams pressure final stages.
Denver July 11 A tentative plan from the Christian Endeavor convention proposes uniting the Christian Endeavor society with the Ipworth Kingue and the Baptist union. The effort, presented as a petition, seeks formal amalgamation to evangelize the Word. Delegates estimate large attendance and a push for unity noted by speakers from multiple cities and years of ministry.
A garbled report notes Piscey County Sota the Flag wins a county contest beating Barton County by about one percent. It mentions awards and officials, but details are unclear.
Rush and clove contestants are expected to attend a major presentation at Garden City in western Kansas. The event is described as a large political function, signaling a notable day in the state’s political calendar.
New York July 11 A man accused of stealing a blanket to buy 15 cents worth of medicine for his bride gains support from his German army officer past and a remittance that spares prison. The magistrate dismisses the charge as the couple prepare to sail home after a remittance arrives. Fort Leavenworth reception to General and Mrs Bell draws 500 guests including Fort Riley officers and Kansas City visitors. War department plans to station Fifth Cavalry pay area at Fort Leavenworth. new barracks and artillery expansion push garrison strength to 2000. Kansas City drowning: Charles O Maher, 21, sinks in the Kaw near Rexmit while with a crowd. insufficient swimming leads to the fatality.
Telegraphed notes report Band 4 percent bonds received by the treasury for exchange into 2 percent con soles reaching 377 420 100 to date. Officials expect around 65 million dollars will be exchanged by July 1 as the resuming corporation ends. A Boston telegraph item references events at the NEAL convention and disjointed remarks on soldiers and elections. Local items mention a protest in New Jersey and misrendered notices about a parish incident and population figures for 1962.
North Topeka items recap residents traveling to Kilmer and Atchison. new business openings include Johnspears vent store and J C Joseph millinery. church news reports Second Presbyterian condemned, tent services planned. street work on Van Buren Morse and Morse street improvements. Fire at 1521 Monroe, minor damage. Lt. Riddell to London then South Africa. local politics and church notices for Good Shepherd and St Simon's services.
Washington July 11 preliminary returns from the Bureau of Statistics show corn planted at 6,800,000 acres, down about 4.2 million acres or 4.6 percent from last year. The July 1 condition for corn averaged 78.4, lowest July reading in the period, with wheat and oats also detailed by state. The report notes about 42,600,000 bushels of oats remain in hands of farmers, and discusses spring and winter wheat conditions and other grain statistics for twelve principal states.
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