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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1903
Page
13
Markets today show corn opening quiet with mixed futures while cattle appear steady to weak. Hog prices firm with range around 1a to 7.40, as traders scan feeder demand, grain futures and livestock futures amid trading at Kansas City and Chicago markets.
A reported invention by Miller Hutchison enables deaf and mute individuals to hear sounds and repeat words like mama and papa. The device uses a transmitter and headpiece to stimulate the ear, with tests observed by Prof. Van The. Reports note an excited reception among participants and mention related notes on gas prices and various goods in a Brooklyn exhibit.
Fragments describe Governor Bailey planning a gubernatorial garden. The notes suggest a morning work routine, scrutiny of nearby executive grounds, and a debate over duties and timelines tied to state finances and reform.
A chaotic incident at a college involves students setting a building on fire after a dispute over engineering program policies. Faculty and administrators consult repeatedly, decide the fire was deliberate, and escalate disciplinary actions while police and campus security investigate.
The fragment recounts Nathan Rothschild allegedly profiting $2,000,000 from delayed news of Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo. It claims he spread a false report through the London stock exchange while secretly learning the victory, and describes brokers buying food stocks and the rapid, sensational market reaction. It names Frankfort and Rothschild's family and hints at European locations and figures connected to the episode.
The Marlborough library sale drew strong bidding culminating in about 1 585 000 in proceeds. The event highlighted a major collection of pictures and valuables and was praised for its impact on public access to library resources and local culture.
The central Republican committee met in the old courthouse Friday night to reorganize after losing control. Chairman Hughes is cited for a $235 exchange with the secretary, a $229 misallocation noted, and a call for tighter financial oversight. New chairman H Ward Page leads a refreshed committee amid queried expenditures and reforms.
An old Hobart's advertisement promotes Hobart's Wine of Cod Liver Oil as a valued remedy for weak lungs bronchial trouble and coughs. Includes customer testimonial from John G Cooper Carbondale Ill dated March 25 with refund offer and store address 500 West Tenth St.
The group authorized a six member executive committee and instructed it to pursue registration ahead of the spring election. No action was taken on police judge candidates. The new city charter act will take effect after submission next Wednesday, with the committee likely to select a candidate in a later meeting. Ward Ware was a leading hopeful with others from E Simon to F Lindsey proposed.
The record notes a delayed adjournment amid late signed bills and missing copies. Governor Bailey and lawmakers debated sine die timing while Speaker Pringle pressed for immediate adjournment as the Senate and House maneuvered through last minute legislative housekeeping and enrollment checks.
A freight car carrying powder exploded after colliding with a switch engine on the Fewmsavale Tail road in Olean. The blast blew the car to pieces but no one was badly hurt. Officials say the issue stemmed from a recent petrol explosion on the railroad and investigations continue.
Police report multiple stolen watches and items from Madison avenue between Matrynine and Eighth street. Suspects named Wil Hsume and two others faced charges with one denying involvement in the thefts. A Thursday hearing date is referenced.
A short note echoes a tour phrase with the line From a Tour of the New Territory in Africa. The fragment suggests a regional or travel feature with a celebratory ovation tone, but details are sparse and names or dates are not provided.
The Chamberlains and Mrs Chamberlain arrived in Southampton aboard the Norm at Southgate amid a massive crowd. A government party and Southampton officials greeted them with cheers as the ship docked, with decor and banners lining the streets.
A fragmented report notes an intention to attract bonds and mentions a fatal fire incident in Pontia. It references officials Shaw Jeff and Secretary Shaw and names individuals including John McCloskey and Joe Hurt. The piece also alludes to miners at a shaft and a doctor named J Albert Berm, with scattered place names and dates.
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