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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1903
Page
7
Wheat opens lower on favorable weather and crop reports while corn slips from a quarter. Provisions hold steady as stock trading resumes on Wall Street. Market notes from Chicago and Kansas City reference light activity, mixed futures, and price range shifts across grains, dairy, and livestock.
A Wagner program devoted to Wagner works will be staged at the Auditorium tomorrow night by the Roses Band. The fresh program will include Parsifal and Valkyrie selections with a strong solo by Ignor Lartonth, in a concert praised as a landmark event for the city.
Fragmented market notes show scattered items and names such as Sutriet Sarwan and Solara Ve, with cryptic references to locations and goods. Various abbreviations and stray terms hint at transactions or notices but lack clear context or readable details.
The note recalls Leo XIII's rise to power as archbishop and cardinal, his election after Pius IX's death, and a lengthy review of his policies. It highlights his moderation, relations with Germany, Italy's government, and the Vatican, plus major milestones and jubilees through 1902.
The article details the papal succession process from death to election, describing the Camerlengo’s duties, embalming, and the nine day funeral rites. It explains conclave setup, door sealing, cardinals’ quarters, and the complex voting, burning ballots, and final proclamation of the new pope.
Fragmentary eyewitness text depicts a papal coronation rite at St Peter’s with details of the procession, the crowned pope, the communion, the royal crown, and the blessing. It notes the papal throne, the pyramid of attendants, and the hymn sung by the choir as the crowd watches in reverent ceremony.
In a Topeka case, Vinewood Railway company gains land access after Judge Hazen denies defendant Siegle a new trial. Dispute stems from J. H. Dennis using TD Dennis name to broker property for a planned roundhouse. Vinewood seeks $20,600 in damages over the deal involving $14,400 actual transfer and hidden gains.
Judge Haron ordered theSmith divorce to divide household property with Wilheld Smith receiving enough furniture to maintain the home for chimney and children while the case proceeds. A restraining order had barred Smith from approaching the home or disposing of assets. John Schenck was named receiver to inventory provisions and personal property as Sheriff Lucas and the Smith term process continued to enforce the division, including a $600 property stake for the defendant.
July 20. The strike at the McKeesport Tin Plate Company mill at Portvue appears settled. A number of new workers reported to duty today and officials say all 14 mills are operating again.
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