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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1903
Page
5
Wire service dispatch notes steady business volume with rising production outpacing consumption. Prices for manufactured products remain high, and traffic continues to increase despite some gaps in supply. The report reports on iron and textile trade and related markets.
Readership during summer offered home delivery of the State Journal at thirty cents a month with flexible address changes. The piece notes political chatter about Haomvelt and Mites, a reference to post office stamps and Madden, and mentions gold export concerns and securities shifts impacting the local economy.
Markets faced a broad downturn as numerous terrestrial corporations showered in losses. Leaders blame inflation and weak demand, with several firms near bankruptcy while others cut dividends. The report cites American Bicycle and Dominion River among affected companies as investor confidence erodes.
The article reviews the agricultural and industrial sectors, noting improved progress in corn, wheat, and cotton over the past two weeks. It argues a promising outlook for U.S. production while warning about price pressures and internal conditions affecting initiative and confidence.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch reports Commissioner Ware cites backlog in pension office due to large veteran staff and strict law requirements. He proposes freeing clerks from certain duties and Congress to pass remedial legislation, warning continued delays harm veterans awaiting pensions and their families.
A garbled column notes oddities from small towns including an Ottawa dining room for dogs, a July 22 transit to Santo Domingo election news, and references to onion yields, a violinist joining an orchestra, and a World War era style tally of local trades. The text mentions Tri ne Tt, Emporia, Garden City, Wellington Sotrita, and several unnamed individuals in disparate vignettes.
Local mentions place H F Roberts of Manhattan in the cls day, a meeting of the Recond Ward Colored Republicans at East First street, Topeka, and special church services in Topeka Catholic parishes. Reports note arrests, a Washburn ball game Sunday at 3 20, and various local incidents including arrests, marriages, and licenses in Wanamaker and nearby.
The state insur ance commissioner reports heavy losses for fraternal orders in Hansas in the year ending December 21 1902. Incurred losses totaled 2 966 417 with 2 304 967 in assessments collected producing a deficit of 661 450. The Loyal Mystic Lodge and other orders show varied figures, with outside state orders also affected. A table summarizes losses and assessments by order.
A Kansas City dispatch reports Congressman Charley Curtis plans a trip to Vinita Indian Territory to probe alleged inefficiency of Interior Secretary Hitchcock. Curtis says the visit aims to gather information for the Indian Affairs Committee rather than conduct a cabinet official investigation. He later apologized, insisting the trip is not an investigation.
Railroads including Missouri Pacific Burlington Santa Fe and Rock Island warn of possible blockage as Kansas City flood damage disrupts tracks and switches. Cars are scarce with foreign lines unwilling to move loaded cars. Kansas wheat shipments may stall while officials seek relief and predict delays beyond terminals.
Governor and Mrs Bailey arrived by noon train from the east causing surprise among residents. Reports mention plans to visit Baileyville and Chicago, with a side note on Secretary Hitchcock delaying deeds amid alleged irregularities in land title grants. Charles Curtis hints at possible travels to the Indian Territory to review conditions, while praising attorney Pliny Soper's service though noting questions about his railroad ties.
President Marrett of the Local Organization of Bookbinders warned that all government printing office workers would quit if foreman Miller, accused of unfitness, is reinstated. The union filed a protest to Secretary Cortelyou and issued a statement detailing the dispute.
A fragmentary report states the British steamer Middiehan Castle suffered only trifling damage after an incident off Exelbourne July 21. Six sailors are reported drowned. Further details are unclear in the readable text.
In Racine Wisconsin on July 2 the J T Cave Machine Company plant suffered a fire for three hours this afternoon causing an estimated loss of 4 050 000 dollars.
A State Journal report quotes T B Gerow disputing a New York World story about using college football players to harvest wheat. He rails at the idea, insisting the harvest will last about 100 days and that no extra paid footballers should be sent. A clerk seeks 100 harvesters near Stekton while Gerow denies the college boys are suitable labor.
The Vinewood corner will open Sunday morning with the first car at o'clock and operate every 10 minutes from toly o'clock and every 16 minutes after Wats 11:80 o'clock, last trip at night. Marshalls band concert starts at half past & o'clock. A cafe project at Vinewood park and a station building are under construction. Topeka Railway and Steinberg orchestra arrange summer evening dances. Cars are single trips on Vinewood line at ten cents each way.
A reported business loss nears half a million as Wilson and Smith face an extensive real estate scheme. Mrs. La Bountie defends her husband stating his operations were larger than admitted and that the firm may recover investments through profits, while detailing a meager salary of Lu. Bountie and promises to reimburse clients.
President Creel of the Mexican monetary exchange commission states Washington and Mexico are encouraged by the warm reception from the German government. Important resolutions were unanimously passed at Reichsbank conferences with German delegates, and officials expect the plan to be approved and Germany to back the effort.
At a Tuesday afternoon session the state charter board approved new charters for eight concerns to operate in Kansas. Firms include F A Amsden company of Wichita for millwork, Wabaunsee county telephone company Alma with 30,000 capital, Preston Milling and Greta company of Preston Pratt county with 5,000, and Chautauqua October company of Wellsville Franklin county with 100,000. Also Odd Fellows and Masonic Building company La Harpe 36,000 and The Geo Waiters re company Denver to operate from Rosedale, plus a bakery firm producing bread, cakes and crackers.
Theodore Anthony appeals to the supreme court after a district court decision in favor of Geo D. Smithson. Smithson sued for 3300 claimed for drilling three wells, while Anthony countered with 5180 for materials. Jury found for Smithson, awarding 215.43. case hinges on whether wells were guaranteed to produce water.
A diving platform and springboard will be erected on Cowher pond banks for the aquatic festivities hosted by the club. Members will transport materials tonight by wagon from the streetcar line to the pond area as the improvements are funded by the association.
J W Bradford state rain inspector reports June fees totaling 774.80 with 1 557 cars inspected including 487 with samples and 1 040 without samples. Flood disrupted shipments causing a marked fall from typical June activity. In Meeteetse Wyoming sheriff delivers Jim McCloud to Basin after a 60 mile ride with a posse and no incidents. A Harbor Beach Michigan steamer Waverly sinks after a collision with Turret Court. crew escapes to Shostheralte.
Deputy Sheriff Throgmorton arrested Joh Stubblefield on a murder charge after a quarrel with his son W E Stubblefield age 21 at a loom field northeast of Hiniville. The case centers on a fatal club assault during an argument over dissolute conduct. Francis Marion Wells, renowned California sculptor, died in San Francisco at age about 60. His bronze statue adorns the city hall Gems exhibit.
Jefferson City July 2 The Supreme court heard a contempt motion against J M Shepherd editor of the Standard-Merald Warrensburg for criticizing the court in the Ogiesby case. Kansas City and Warrensburg attorneys argued the order was improper and violated constitutional rights while the state contended the court may punish such offenses.
Adjutant General Kelecy issues orders for Kansas National Guard uniforms. The sun flower replaces the U S coat of arms on collars. officers may choose not to purchase full dress unless desired for formal occasions. The new uniforms may not be ready before the guard travels to Fort Riley.
The United States petitioned for leave to appeal in the extradition from Canada of John F. Gaynor and W. D. Greene. Sir Edward Clarke represented the petitioners, with counsel instructed by Chas. Bussell for respondents. The lord chancellor granted leave to appeal and both sides discussed key law points before the privy council.
A July 22 letter from President Dickson of the Cuyahoga Telephone Company announces an experimental plan: one-fifth of the surplus will be set aside and distributed among employees in proportion to salaries, from July, with a view to improving service and efficiency and possibly making the program permanent after three months.
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