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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1903
Page
7
Market notes show corn opening with strength and live stock trading active. Cattle prices range from 4.10 to 5.25 per unit amid broad market interest across grains and related commodities. Trade reports mention hogs, oats, and cotton dynamics with price movements and spot quotes at several exchange centers.
Havana officials oppose Britain reclaiming the Maine wreck. Cuba and Spain discuss funding and method, with contending views on proper authority and timing. The president and cabinet consider appropriation to support underwater salvage, while seeking a stable government stance.
A fragmentary report notes Sergeant Lew Comb, native of Wa Ieuhete, of the Sixth United States Cavalry, presumed missing in the Philippines after duty in Havana and Cuba era positions. He reportedly died or was captured with uncertain fate, last linked to activities near Sardues HNL and later the surrender period.
A wounded tale emerges from a soldier in the Philippines his letters home detailing trials and hopes for commission. The family reports his dispatches from the field at San Juan and the rear guard, while officials in HaNeeng and Manila push for a full examination of the case amid inquiries and distant communications.
Bank stocks have advanced, with values up about 30 per share over the past two years. Frank J Brown notes local bankers hold strong positions and sees real prosperity from rising stock values while property prices on Jackson Street and Kassie Avenue show gains.
A prose fragment extols work as life’s zest, praising steady routine, brisk morning rituals, and the “pleasure of working.” It contrasts bustling labor with idle figures, celebrating discipline, sleep relief, and the social pull of labor in a poetic, somewhat tongue-in-cheek style.
City council expands pavement work adding four and a half blocks bringing total to forty blocks and about 175000 cost. Kansas appropriates cash for the governor’s street improvements with the state to cover part of the expense, while council debates commissions and watchdog roles and rejects Williams plan for election deputy commissioner.
Officials discuss key vote and potential voter turnout while council members spar over registration and election strategy. miscellaneous items include street project funding, sewer maintenance, and tax concerns. The mayor questions overall vote impact as transfers and bond maintenance are debated and referred to committees.
President Roosevelt withdrew the nomination of Willem Pilinter for assistant treasurer of the United States in New York following treasury department investigations. Senate leaders Pattison Platt and Depew endorsed Hamilton Fish as a replacement, while the White House announced the withdrawal and justified it with the treasury probe findings.
St Louis reports a garbled yet active front page noting Royal Aruanum’s victory amid contested appointments and pension disputes involving Anna Taylor widow of Gen Taylor. The piece mentions labor union incorporation, wage debates, and proposed legislative changes shaping the civic scene.
A vintage ad touts Peruna Vin-Seng Tonic as the cure for grip weakness and indigestion. It quotes testimonials praising rapid improvement after limited use and offers a money back guarantee, with locations on Lane Street.
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