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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1903
Page
7
Market notes show corn futures opening lower with May contracts down amid softer prices. Livestock values fall about ten cents, with weaker support for beef and hogs. Reports reference Chicago and New York markets, with scattered price quotes and trading activity across futures and cash markets.
In Topeka a heated campaign scene unfolds as Mr. Mears presses Mr. Bergundthal for support and a clean contest. The Trades Council hints at a united push, while endorsements for Lewin Bergundthal swirl amid party realignments and declarations from Democrats and Republicans about candidates and registration drives.
Labor leaders in Chicago announce a broad alliance among unions to counter employer activity. The new federations, including machinery trades and wagon makers, aim to coordinate actions without encroaching on the existing Congress of Labor. James O Connell and Edward T. Lynch oversee the organizing effort.
Merkley Cal and Barchis report on ethnological fieldwork among northern California tribes including Pomer Athabancana Huns Chiari Yuroke and Wishorks with word lists and linguistic data. Ohio River readings show Catto stationary at 496 feet while the river rises near Memphis and Steel City ticket office details listed.
Ex attorney general Godard says repealing language in amendments makes no difference whether a bill is doctored. He notes records show the and 4 clause inserted after first copy, influencing passage. Governors, legislators, and party figures discuss impacts on railroad commissioner law and state judiciary districts.
In the Kanene senate a resolution to not seat Mr Smoot surfaced but was opposed by Senator Morehouse who defended Dahmin and defeated the measure. Smoot later heard of the incident and sent a note to Senator Morehouse.
New York reports Pierpont Morgan has loaded art treasures in Europe valued at about seven million dollars and desires to bring them to the United States. Duveen confirms Morgan’s large holdings and discusses tariff taxes on private collectors versus museum acquisitions.
The Fourth reads of Kansas Sixth District rivalries at Reich and Cawker City and a host of local figures from Mitchell and Phillips counties. It notes postmasters, land agents, and editors shaping county politics, with talk of a Decoration Day gathering and a forthcoming Beattic meeting, highlighting the era’s populist and Republican tensions.
News briefs report arrests linked to a widespread get rich quick scheme with victims primarily women. Authorities confirm no prosecutions yet while outlining alleged fraudulent letters and messages. Mayor Barrisen’s opponent Mercedes Stewart is noted in political context. Court appearances proceed with preliminary hearings scheduled.
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