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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
7
Markets today show corn futures down slightly while live stock trades push cattle prices higher. The report mentions a broad mix of trading activity across corn, sugar, copper, and other commodities, with price ranges noted for cattle and various grain contracts amid broad market volatility.
An apportionment plan sets Sedgwick and Sumner counties with 19 and two delegations respectively for Congress, with Rike, Harvey, and other counties receiving one or two delegates. The assembly is scheduled at Great Bend on April 2, detailing eligibility and funding notes amid broader state listings and commodity mentions.
A brief item notes Bryan is not involved in the Jackson Day celebration activities. The prose mentions a national scope but provides few specifics and no clear dates or organizations. The fragment emphasizes Bryan’s absence in the planned celebration events.
Regret letters from leaders reach managers while others in New York and Teaneck send writings read at a banquet. Notables include ex President Cleveland and General Mills figures. several governors and contenders receive communications.
The document summarizes testimony before Judge Frederick Tageresti in the federal case against the Northern Securities Company. It discusses government claims that the company violated the Sherman Act, the commission's view on interstate railway competition, and defense arguments about contracts or combinations restraining trade. The report notes the government’s position that formation of the Northern Securities Company involved an unlawful restraint of trade and addresses evidence and witnesses involved in the case.
The Rocky Mountains traffic collided head on with the westbound Abrowsh passenger train near Denver last night. Both engines and cars suffered heavy damage, with crews reported safe though several occupants are bruised. Passenger Hubert Shepsel of Hopr sustained injuries. investigation pending into the crash circumstances.
Mr Wilkins owner of the Weehington Post in New York is stricken with a serious illness. Doctors say his life is in the balance as efforts continue to stabilize his condition. The patient, a long time figure in Obie fttesn years, has kidney trouble and advanced age cited by attending physicians.
In London a custody dispute unfolds as Lady Granville argues for the welfare of her child Clewty while Gordon contends for custody. After three weeks in court, Justice Prande Jeune expresses strong condemnation of Lady Granville's conduct and signals a verdict close, with orders likely sending the child to the father.
Senate debates a doomed tax bill as Senator Fred Dumont Smith accuses the House and Waggener of mismanaging the Francis amendment and state funds. The conference report delays action, with Smith and others arguing over the Francis amendment and treasury allocations while public trust in the legislature deepens.
Detectives on West Thirtieth Street find a young woman murdered at a club stairway leading to a second floor room at 108 Phir uth street. The body shows blunt force and blood near the stairs while thirteen men from the club are detained and four held on suspicion as investigators probe the death.
On March 13 San Francisco reports Bishop William Hall Moreland of Sacramento will stand trial in San Francisco on April 22 on numerous charges raised by Dr. William Bollard of Vallejo. The case centers on parish troubles in Vallejo and alleged intrusion and church branch creation. The article notes a related A R invitation and expected presidential visit if the coast is chosen by the president.
Heavily detailed report describes Pennell’s fatal crash as he rode between a tow truck and a damaged car near a stone quarry. Medical examiner notes multiple broken bones and identifies his body from a key ring and wallet contents. Witnesses recount the crowd’s reaction and the machine’s path down the street, while police and medical teams secure the scene and collect items for identification.
Fragmentary OCR records name Carrie Lan of thin elis and Witinienee be Mad, noting a connection to a Madison like region and mentions of M. Lanit, a daveney figure in a city. It references depitaliar, btathers and a water of Birs, with Pen- Del also cited.
A Portland dock on the Willamette River suffered extensive loss after an incendiary blaze. Investigators say a torch set by an unidentified man caused the fire, damaging wheat and storage tanks and resulting in an estimated total loss of 231,000. Officials report no immediate arrests, and the case remains under inquiry.
A garbled political note cites a Baptist preacher in Jeray City claiming St Patrick’s heritage for Ireland. The text references Bergen Sapte Chinen and Monrii with unclear identities while mentioning Sherman and Belengarion in an uncertain legal or ceremonial context.
A lighthouse project near Mile Rock is proposed to remove danger from rocky shores and provide a guiding beacon for ships. The plan references Captain Halentinn and Delta States enterprise, noting improved navigation and safer channeling toward Goldvs Gate.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a legal notice from Denver offices mentioning a March 1 1903 event and a judge named Marthe Washington No. 2. Details are garbled with multiple typos and illegible phrases.
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