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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1903
Page
7
TheMarkets Today reports softer cattle prices by ten cents and a fall in hogs. Wheat futures showed declines with May and July contracts weaker amid mixed prairie and U.S. market signals. The report notes lower prices across grains and livestock and hints at broader market pressures influencing futures and cash prices.
A long memorandum to policy holders from trustees of the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company outlines financial missteps and diversions from asset reserves. It urges holders to attend a June meeting in Topeka to decide whether to continue the Kansas Mutual business with a stock issue or transfer to another company and warns of possible receivership.
The article reports on Vrooman’s controversial recall of a sermon delivered May 11, 1802, noting public reactions and the fallout from his car operation scheme. Haley criticizes Vrooman’s plans while recalling past statements about equal chances and the golden rule, with references to tent meetings and church sermons.
The Don Carlos machine won re election as general president by a 67 to Major A. M. Harvey of Topeka. Delegates reported close contention with the Leo Carlen camp, noting a secret ballot and extensive expenditures. A closing session was held and delegates prepared to depart after nearly a week of deliberations.
Weather report notes unsettled conditions across western counties with cloudy skies in southern counties and parts of Missouri. Temperatures ranged from near 50s to 80s as stations recorded highs and lows including Topeka and Wichita. Also: Masonic Reunion at Kansas City with the Ciswell Society and Hite Masons. 44 attendees to receive degrees from fourth to thirty-second. Lafayette charter and perfection degrees to eighteenth.
In Cloud county a heated Republican contest shapes the 1907 field. Caldwell leads for senator with Wheeler and Perk among contenders. party factions align around Burton supporters, while Calverhead or Hurton may emerge as state figures. The governor's maneuvering hints at broader battles for control of the Republican slate.
Attorney General Coleman rules no law requires railroads to grant rights for elevators on their right of way. Missouri Pacific ordered to provide access for a Marquette elevator, but commission found no authority to compel. Decision affects farmers shipments and local elevator safety in Pratt and McPherson counties amidst ongoing rail carrier pressure. Immigration in New York shows continued increases for the year with through traffic and economic forecasts.
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