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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1904

Page

7

Iron Trade Improves with Southern Pig Iron Rise

The Iron Trade Review notes a stronger market with higher prices for Southern pig iron and firmer conditions in forge and gray iron. Demand shows renewed building activity, with large purchases by steelmakers and foundries, while Pittsburg district activity remains robust and exporters increase production in February.

Morea Cleveland Iron Trade Review Eny Cova Southern Steel Corporation Bessemer Pittsburg Gray Forge Car Iron Pipe Foundry Chicago Central Wert Grey Forge Ralimi Fittsturg Northern Forge Wisconsin Bala Lake Superior Zheateol Corporation Sine Pittsburg

Washington Hearings Spotlight General Wood Controversy

Senate military affairs committee hearings reveal debate over General Wood's veracity and conduct amid criticisms of his actions in Cuba. Arguments focus on the integrity of testimony, the impact on army honor, and calls for fair trial for Captain Rathbone. President’s approval triggers proposed Cuba law amendments.

Washington Brockeau Culu General Wood Hellalca Benator Hann Senate Committee On Military Affaire Tentimony Tim Philippines Deana United States Ae Piers General Woods Cute Benosior Hansa Lofe Sin Rathbone Secretary of War General Wond Cuba

Man Charged With Murder Nearby in March Case

George Calloway of Furnay county Nebraska faced preliminary examination for murder of James W. Shaw Fike. Calloway was bound over to the district court for grand larceny in the fourth degree. Witnesses testified of a prior altercation in a cornfield and vanishing injury after the fight.

Jenuary Wettin & Rarm HasmaRes Deloway Shewmeke Galloway Shtwinake

Grant Gillett Purchases Nebraska Elevation Project

A forerunner article reports Grant Gillett, once involved as a plunger in canal schemes, has acquired a large Nebraska project elevated to the Narvan district. The piece notes a longstanding mystery about motives and details, with dates and places garbled in the OCR.

Grant Gillett Austin Tec Merch Grant Gilets Kanaan Onitie Pluniger Myxter Nebradhitin Gure Narvan

Topeka Druggist Claims Unique Role in Town

Frank Hobart of 500 West Tenth asserts he has a distinct standing in Topeka and the surrounding area, stating he believes other rivals will not be recognized as counting in the community. He emphasizes his own influence atop local commerce and civic life.

Topeka Frank Hobart West Tenth

Ambiguous Note on Creditors and Cattle Losses

Fragmentary item notes creditors seeking repayment for a dollar amount tied to previous cattle operations. Mentions Gillett and Tatnis with unclear roles and references to years past, leaving the exact action and entities uncertain.

USA Gillett

Topeka Mayor Defends Fire Insurance Rates Critique

Mayor Herguadina rebukes claims of unfair city insurance costs. He slammed a Commercial Club remark that Topeka rates were the highest in the area. He cited lumber yards paying 1.26 per thousand and 40 cents game risk profits, insisting city fire protection is as strong as ever and it cannot control waterworks or avert rate decisions.

Herguadina Topeka Councilann Weber Commercial Club Lumber Rosa Seas Ana Tt Ian

Saint Santa Fe rail conflict over Walnut street annexation

W F Weber chairman of the streets and walks committee says the Santa Fe railroad seeks to annex Walnut street to its shop tract and widen the alley east of Lovust street. The committee will hear the matter Friday and may join concessions over a 10 foot strip instead of 20 feet, with possible tacit settlement. The Edinen Company waterworks connection is not on the agenda. The Commerce Club meeting on the 20th will discuss the issue.

W. F. Weber Santa Fe Railroad Walnut Street Walter Argu Lovust Antesa Yiutns Santa Fe Edinen Company Finehins Commerce Club

Baker University to play M C A team Friday afternoon

Baker University faces the M. C. A. team Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the M. C. A. gymnasium. Scottie lines include M. Binker at center and C. Schaifield at forward with Wilson and Bebutfield also listed. Hoover referees with Strohin as umpire and J. AL Augustun as additional official.

Baker University MO. A Ihe M.C. AL M. C. A. Semnasium Poliowitts M. Binker Witlines C. Schaifield Forwati Wilson Bebutfield Hoover Fistaaar Oe Strohin J. AL Augustun

Radium Prices Soar As Demand Strains Supply

An New York importer reports radium prices rising by 4 20 080 per pound in two days. The current rate leaps from 4 400 000 last week to 13 600 000 amid surging demand. analysts warn supply may vanish by month end. In San Francisco, jurors begin impaneling for Mrs Cordelia Botkin’s murder trial with expected delays as witnesses and talesmen are examined and a verdict timeline is set.

New York Suaren 4

Jackey Odom Signs with Keene Stable

New York March 10 Jockey George Oden has signed to ride for James H Keene. Odom previously rode for Capt. S Brown and the Ikeenes will have second call if he is unavailable. Also noted is a prize fight receipts division with Corbett and_trainer agreement details and percentage splits for winners and losers.

Jackey Odom Keene New York George Oden Ede U Yenson James H Keene Odom Capt . S Brown jPetinbucs Wich & Tree Retadsee Baker Ys Son Fratteteed Young Corbett Jimmy Trt Apare Britt Wan Wwen

Strike Spreads at Horton Rock Island Shops

Horton March 10. Twenty boilermaker helpers at the Chisago Rock Island and Pacific railway shops in Horton remain out after refusing to work without higher wages. Discontent centers on pay, with claims of 16 to 17 1/2 cents per hour versus higher rates elsewhere. Rock Island officials Roope and Robinson met with union reps but offered no settlement, plans for a second effort loom as union members warn of broader walkouts if demands are unmet.

Horton Kar Chisago Rock Island & Pacific Railway Thin Place Cunnningham Cunningham Hudlioh Aberl Powell Horton T. Roope Rock Island Topeka E D. Robinson Herington Kan Hoston Roope Mathlison Bollermakere’ Union Robinson Fae Ed Ter Sitig Fen Diye Atrikers Tore Raive Chicago Hobinson Keppe Reone Ir le Meia Bollenmakers' Union Hetton Delpers Io Gut Auleus Builermakers Wittiky Welthelvera Boullermakers’ Union Sal Pasate Sprenene Hoekteland New York Rome Sapetea Anne

Fire Marshal Wilmarth vows to address charges at Monday meeting

The letter notes misrepresentation at a Commercial Club gathering and warns of a forthcoming defense by Fire Marshal Wilmarth. He says he will respond to charges and address those pressuring him, promising transparency and no concealment. The report references city water committee tensions and public debate over radium as a pivotal scientific topic.

Wimarth Wilmarth Witmarth Walt Ord Chalrigan

Jockey Substitutes as Horse Driven by Tabloid Tale

A high profile tribe leader recounts a race mishap where a sick jockey leaves a horse unmounted. He selects a familiar table boy to ride, instructing him to use Arizona as a pacer and to hold back until near the finish. The narrator pauses, pondering the rider’s obedience.

Sean Arizona Harper's Weekly

Minneapolis Wedding Unites Gasaway and Pratt Miller

March 10. Minneapolis Kansas. Mr Guy Gasaway son of N Gasaway a wealthy stockman near the city and Miss Pratt Miller were married here Wednesday. Both bride and groom have lived here from infancy and are highly respected by all.

Minneapolis Kas Guy Gasaway N. Gasaway Pratt Miller Proom

Card of Thanks from Topeka mourners after tragedy

Topeka Kansas March 10 1904 grateful citizens express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted during the sickness and death of Mrs Vera C Martin wife mother and daughter and to Mr and Mrs Haynes for aid in a time of bereavement following the murder tragedy involving FH Martin and family.

Topeka Kan Marit Martin Vera C Martin Th AL Haynes

Heinz Arraigned in Mine Inspection Case at Butte

Augustus Heing president of Montana Ore Purchasing, along with Trevise and Frank, were arraigned in federal court for allegedly denying access to inspectors at the Targa mine. Judge Knowles ruled inspector work limited to their appointment scope. further action on Beatty order and fines deferred to Judge Beatty. Political and industrial tensions ripple through Butte's mining sector as the case proceeds.

Butte Mont Augustus Heing Montana Commany Trerise Rarus Frank Johnstown Deine Know Targa Mutte and Boston Company Heine Michel Davitt Knowles Boatay Hhe Beatty Heatty Heinz Trevise

Market Report Signals Weak Corn and Mixed Livestock Prices

Heavy liquidation pushed May corn weak with bearish wheat sentiment in Kan City and Chicago trading. Cattle held steady while hogs fell slightly. market saw mixed cash grain prices and provisions ease amid lower demand. Bulls cited large holders seeking to secure gains as futures drifted.

Ana Ani Dutath Chloe Vaticea Fulys Raow Ayenbe Huavy Cae Mei Slong Owen Ty Towa Hee Dage Euring Sapa Ernie Sadie May

A M McDearmott Commission Co Room 20 and 21

Listing for A M McDearmott Commission Company with offices in New Devin Cashding handling stocks grains provisions and investments including United States bonds. Describes private wire services and cash dealings in a general brokerage setting.

A. M. McDearmott Commission Co New Devin United States Chitdipo Asa Tage Spre Topeke Soma

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