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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
6
A jumble of Topeka and Kansas items covers weather, court actions, rail updates, and civic notes. References to Topeka weather bureau, Kansas wheat grades, tax reductions, and local officials paint a bustling midwestern scene with names like Governor Stanley, Frank Grimes, and John Ingalls appearing amid routine notices and community chatter.
Chicago July 3 The annual report for the year ending June 23 shows gross earnings 6 9297, net earnings 2 293,287 with a tax and rental deduction of 2 110.32 and a rise in income from operation to 21 739 963, though overall earnings fell due to decreases in several key figures.
Harrison Stagg of Valencia died Thursday at 73. A Shawnee county pioneer, he moved to Topeka area in 1837, lived near Valencia on the David Shull farm, left a widow and six married children. Funeral at Plymouth church Saturday at 10 a m. The article also notes city council considerations on billiard hall regulation and closing hours.
In New York on July 31 reformers report a series of strikes by pipe makers seeking recognition of their union. A first stoppage cuts 130 men from work, with leaders threatening a general shutdown that would halt weekly output of 380,000 pipes unless demands are met. Manufacturers vow to fight the union.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad directors call a Davenport Iowa meeting on October to consider issuing bonds up to 250 million dollars maturing January 1 1988 at interest not above four percent. Bonds may refund redeem or pay outstanding obligations of the company or affiliates and to finance future development through consolidation acquisitions or stock purchases.
Edwin Thacher of Concrete Engineering submits to Topeka council a plan to build an arch at the Melan bridge north approach replacing the washed out span. He offers to cut royalties on patents and provide free plans with possible half-rate charges if the city extends the bridge. Cost estimated at 69000 dollars. decision hinges on council, county, and potential contractor terms. A separate note recalls Diver Visital wreck near Halifax with salvage efforts on the Hungarian steamer.
Ralph Faxon of Medicine Lodge reports Senator Long missed a Topeka train to Beloit for a Chautauqua speech. Invited by banker C Q Chandler to ride to Medicine Lodge Kiowa, their auto broke down, they walked to Kiowa, failed to catch the train, and the livery tied to return. Long plans to speak at the Chautauqua in Cawker City next week.
Before General Miles and the board of ordnance a ten inch Brown segmental wire wound gun was fired again at Sandy Hook. The test, begun in 1801, saw the breech block fail at 29 000 psi while a 100 pound projectile ricocheted ten miles. Further tests planned to reach maximum strain with at least one hundred shots. Construction authorized in 1897, costing over 33 000 dollars. Baby Harled from Bridge Unhurt in Shamokin incident. Mrs Bewicko carried 2 year old Anna across a trolley bridge when the child escaped unhurt but the mother was badly injured.
Media Iowa July 31 Mrs Mary Clark of Philadelphia visiting the Watson family has a remarkable record. She will be MM years old on August 2 and for nearly 60 years has been a practical nurse. During that time she has nursed 965 babies, a boast of great pride.
Walla Walla prison authorities reportedly frustrated a planned large breakout by inmates aimed at a major delivery disruption, thwarting a potential attempt expected last night or tonight. J Albert Berry commented on the incident.
July 3. Cripple Creek California. The Transmississippi Congress will proceed with invited speakers including Admiral Dewey on Coast Defenses and the Navy. Gov. of Washington and Seattle officials will give welcomes. Numerous dignitaries will deliver addresses on commerce, roads, mining, trade relations, irrigation, and travel.
July 31 1975 Yale University admissions reports seven hundred candidates for undergraduate entry. The athletics department shows zero applicants, while New Haven area counts and statewide totals adjust the pool as the process advances.
Fragmentary report notes a bakers strike spreading to a few shops in Santiago and mentions opposition to overtures. Another item references General Knox buying a farm in Chester County and a related public discussion. The clipped text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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