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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
7
The report highlights stronger movements in corn and wheat with fluctuating grain prices and nervous provisions. It notes erratic trade, sharp shifts in wheat, and price rallies as investors react to yesterday’s mixed signals. Livestock sections follow, with cattle and hogs showing varied receipts and market tone.
The report details trading action with heavy selling and mixed bids after the opening. Leading stocks varied, with Canadian Pacific and Metropolitan Street Railway among notable mentions as prices fluctuated. wheat and corn futures show declines, while overall market tone remains tentative.
Cattle and grain items listed with veal calves No 2 wheat and No 1 wheat appears in an OCR fragment from a market page. Missing context and dates limit clarity yet indicates price or stock categories.
Dr. Robert K. Gray of Garden City wins an opening step as the state board of medical examiners debates revoking his license over alleged perjury and murder. The case centers on statements made on the witness stand during Irma Brown murder proceedings and an infant death linked to Gray.
The board narrows its focus to Dr. Gray and the Irma Brown case, ruling that upholding the murder charge is unnecessary while noting that surrounding incidents can show moral misconduct and unprofessional conduct. Testimony covers Gray’s Garden City arrival, Chicago trip with Irma Brown, hotel stays, and marital status, with clashes between counsel over admissibility and relevance.
Dr. DH Gray recounts how Irma Brown sought his medical diagnosis and then planned a staged journey to Kansas City and Chicago. He describes her admission of past misdeeds, a request for help, and arrangements to accompany him, while the hearing paused amid the narrative.
Ida von Reden begins as German vice consul in St Louis upon Dr. F C Rieloff’s departure for Europe. Rieloff travels three months, will return in November to aid von Reden during the World's Fair period. Von Reden previously served as vice consul in London for three years.
In Kinderhook New York a year after the murder of Peter A Hallenbeck the Van Wormer brothers Willis Burton and Frederick now face death at Dannemore. They as nephews may claim an intestate estate valued around 25000 in real and personal property. The widow Mrs Hallenbeck has died leaving no will and an appeal may follow if funds are available.
In Garnett Kansas on July 14 Stanley Bow en died from the effects of a wound received while fleeing a constable during a whisky arrest last December. His leg was amputated in a bid to save his life.
A Wilscotain man with long lasting stomach trouble credits Grape-Nuts with restoring his digestion and strength after 18 months of pain. He reports gradual improvement from the first sample, leading to full recovery after several packages. The ad promises a mail sample and a chance at prizes totaling $7,900 for readers in Battle Creek, Michigan.
The article reports heavy Western Kansas land purchases by investors notably the Mulvanes of Topeka with extensive wheat ground, and Russian settler descendants buying in Trego Ellis and Russell counties. Irrigation expansion, rising wheat land prices, and a moving wheat belt are noted, along with cattlemen fencing government land and DA Dean preparing enforcement actions.
July afternoon aboard the naval yacht Sylph sees four three man crews from enlisted sailors contest a prize race. President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt plus Secretary Shaw attend as a purse of 25 dollars is awarded with 15 and 10 dollars for the top two crews. The гостей dined with the men and the president spoke after the event before Secretary Shaw departed for New York.
Marshall's band delivers a free open air concert Friday night at the corner of Eighth and Harrison streets. Topeka Railway aims to bring the band to Vinewood Park later in summer but current free concerts may end. Program for this week includes Fort Frayne overture The Fairy Tale and Love in Idieneme serenade.
A railroad agent at Hartford Missouri Kansas Texas was arrested for running a joint to obtain liquor shipments. He allegedly received consignments and retailed liquor, evading the temperance law. Bond set at 400 dollars. Also noted: Missouri Pacific wreck injures two passengers near Little Flue Rundey with several named individuals involved in civil actions.
A garbled report describes a street altercation involving Veach and Kretsingar in Emporia during July. A garnishment action is noted against Veach, with claims of unauthorized conduct and threats of further violence.
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