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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1904
Page
2
Markets today show firm corn and wheat weakness with live stock trading notes. Native steers bring $3.90 to $5.25, while reports mention Chicago and Kansas City markets, with prices and receipts listed across wheat, corn, eggs, butter, and stock market activity amid general market steadiness and speculative tone.
A dense butcher shop and farm supply listing shows prices on meats vegetables cheese butter eggs poultry and hay. Entries include bananas fancy potatoes Texas oranges tomatoes crates crates of cheese and various meats with unit prices and quantities. it reads like a general market catalog from Topeka with Boston quotation bases and greensalt cure No 4 noted.
A. M. McDearmott Commission Co advertises as specialists in stocks grains provisions and investment securities with direct private and margin services from Chicago and New York. Message lists United States bonds as a specialty and names manager.
Mayor Bergundthal and John Abra signed the contract with the American Fire Engine Co to buy a new steam engine, two water heaters, and rebuild the old Topeka engine. The 740 pound Beltrops titan engine with Fox boiler will be kept at headquarters behind the chemical engine, with plans to install automatic heaters and hydrant connections to ensure steady water pressure. John P. Ahrens notes the city may hire temporary engines if needed and emphasizes upgrading the fire protection system with new connections and hydrants to meet Topeka’s needs.
At a night meeting the board repudiated two deals by individual members and halted selling three Ball Street lots after Roudebush and Wilson clashed over price and the Rogers Davis firm. The discussion revealed misrecords and questions on lock costs for the new high school manual training building, with Judge Garver opposing changes without full board approval.
Washington hearing reveals detailed testimony on plural marriage in Mormon practice. Clara Mabey Kennedy testifies about marriage attempts and knowledge of polygamous unions. Charles Merrill and family members describe multiple marriages, temple ceremonies, and living arrangements amid inquiry by Senators.
Tickets priced at 325.00 via Santa Fe go on sale in March and April and apply to interline points. The offer includes tourist sleepers with a liberal stopover privilege and free transfer information. Kings, Topeka, and P&T A. noted.
The body of W. H. Craddock was moved to the Masonic temple for Lodge of Sorrow services. Funeral rites for non-Masonic friends will be at the home this afternoon at 2 oclock under Masonic auspices. Police escort will lead the procession, with Knights Templar in full uniform and other Masonic bodies following.
Governor Bailey proclaims Arbor Day in Kansas for Thursday April 7 1448 urging all citizens to plant trees and shrubs to beautify homes and public grounds and to involve students and teachers in the observance.
Edgell, 13, at Ninth and Pawnee streets, and companion William Payne, 13, found a loaded pistol. Payne showed him its function, the weapon discharged, and the bullet entered Edgell below the left eye, shattering the jaw. Edgell remains in critical condition.
New Orleans on March 8 reports Ayles was the lone winning favorite as racing fades with the season. The card was ordinary and Crescent City Jockey Club plans a close next Saturday before a brief pause for the Lewisant meeting.
California fare of 25 dollars advertised with tickets issued on site during March and April. The notice promises route via Santa Fe and intermediate points, with tourist sleepers and free chair cars. It mentions liberal privileges and directs readers to T. H. King for full information and free literature.
City council members clash over a proposed 20 percent salary reduction for city officials and workers. Some favor cuts, others resist, while talks turn to occupation and poll taxes to ease fiscal strain. Budget items include fire apparatus and bridge work and a hydrant judgment. Vital figures: Mayor Bergund and several councilmen push for drastic measures amid looming debt.
On March 35 the Frisco sun will sell one way tickets for 200 and round trip tickets for 15 to Texas cities including Amarillo Vernon Brownwood Brady San Angelo Waco San Antonio Houston Galveston Corpus Christi and Rockport. Call your nearest ticket agent for details.
The State Journal notes a push by the Board of Trade and Kansan readers to attract winter visitors. The piece mentions attractions and planned for the season, referencing WH policy and local effort to promote Florida as a destination.
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