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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
7
The market notes show slight wheat receipts and little trading in corn. Live stock activity is mixed with cattle steady and hogs slipping about five cents, while bonds and commodities sections reflect a cautious but steady tone with occasional price moves across metals and futures.
The forecast reported heavy rain in several states with forecasts of rain days and cool temperatures. Forecasters noted strong winds and rain bands moving through the central plains and western regions with temperatures varying from cool to mild across counties and cities including Topeka and Manhattan.
Prices for meat and dairy items are listed as weekly figures from the Topeka Hides Market. The report notes various cheese like products and salted goods, with ongoing price tracking over several weeks and references to local market activity.
Reno county reports rail line valuations are about three miles short with many new buildings unreturned, raising county taxes. State Auditor Welly notes strict timing for reports due March 20 with valuations to counties by May 20. Officials urge county surveys of railroad mileage to ensure accurate assessment.
An OCR garbled notice describes a street incident where coal, people, and police presence are mentioned. The passage references a crowd, a fire or blast element, and disrupted operations in an urban area with scattered quotes and unclear specifics.
A judge sentenced the thief to five years in prison for stealing 31 bushels of wheat from Euworts and Kerk on May 14. The court noted the crime involved wheat value and harm to the farming community.
Continuation of page one coverage describes Nossiger Nordica performing before Topeka crowds to delight, with green jewel adorned hair and gracious stage presence. The Thermus orchestra and Metropolitan players are praised, especially for the Dunube and Strate pieces, though opinions vary on which rendition best captured the concert's grandeur.
The audience rallied around premier soprano Nordica as she delivered multiple numbers with warmth and precision. Duss conducted a polished Metropolitan ensemble, earning praise for balance and expressiveness while critics noted moments of overblown enthusiasm and occasional interlude distractions.
A May 14 journal notes reforms aimed at triplosers and Able expucited, predicting consequences for tacit labor unions. Teleforms and letters from Chicago Philadelphia Hobson and others warn that unity of action could influence employers and unions, with calls for broader organization in major centers.
Death reported of F W White Jr of Pueblo with connections to Cole and White family. Typhoid fever believed causal. Stre-Jomrsua in Denver area noted as part of the White family network. Public notice records indicate passing and burial arrangements forthcoming.
Fragmentary report from Fort Worth describes wreck of buffalo hides at Lawton Oklahoma with $20,000 claim and $7,000 fertile tides, involving Comanche leader Woldnih Purkeres fund. Army orders place guards near Palestine Texas. Seipsellaw House canyon and Fort Geirin noted. Confused lines mention hunters, a train, and a nekro troop, unclear fate of observers.
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