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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1903
Page
7
The market report covers live stock with cattle steady and hogs firm, price ranges from 4.50 to 5.30 for cattle, with other livestock and grain prices noted. It includes references to wheat and corn futures, receipts in Kansas City and Minneapolis markets, and commentary on general market conditions, currency, and trading activity.
New York November 2 funeral services for Emma Booth Tucker consulate of the Salvation Army of America were held at Carnegie Hall. The hall overflowed with mourners while officers, including Ballington Booth and Herbert Booth, offered prayers and eulogies. General Booth sent words of praise and the cable message paid tribute as the crowd heard readings from Booths and memorials to a life of service guiding the needy.
A Kansas political snapshot shows Hoch weighing a governor bid amid machine backing battles. Officials fear faction fights, with Bailey seeking renomination and anti machine sentiment shaping jockeying for power. Names like Tutcher Brand and Calderhead surface in scattered state notices and political maneuvers.
Fragmented notes describe a Topeka market event with price references and names like REN ALPACA and Bouinie. The garbled text hints at a sale, possibly livestock or merchandise, and mentions a Prairie region. No clear dates or outcomes are provided, but the item implies a local market activity and regional interest.
In Salt Lake City Utah both Democratic and Republican contenders claim victory ahead of tomorrow's municipal section with expectations of record turnout. Socialists also predict a strong vote increase, while observers doubt the margin will be decisive amid heavy polling.
Denver November 2 The court martial led by Adjutant General Sherman Bell began secret review of testimony against Brigadier General John Chase commander of Colorado's national guard. The panel's consensus appeared to favor guilty of a technical breach for not obeying an executive order but no punishment was expected.
Frank Lockard of Norton travels to Topeka in an unsteady report on Sixth District politics. The piece hints at a coming shake up with Cy Anderson and Burt of Kanene connected to railroad affairs. Editor ties local fortunes to farm and political maneuvers as counties discuss senatorial and national delegate questions.
Local store advertises a full line of union suits and underwear for women men and children. It lists materials from balbriggan and merino to silk and lisle, with prices from 50 cents to 5 dollars and notes agents for Munsing and other brands. Sizes cover girls and boys ages 3 to 16 and emphasize warmth and comfort.
Kearney reports say local breeders of fast greyhounds earned over five hundred dollars in stake money and sold dogs for around a hundred each. Mitchell county births rumors of contests with Jewell county, editor invitations to St. Louis exposition, railroads and postmasters aiding travels. Real estate activity includes farm sales near Beloit and a suit over Sherman county land fees.
The two district Chautauquas at ill and Cawker City drew large crowds with little jealousy among attendees. Street fairs reunions church conventions temperance revivals and county fairs saw strong participation. The Sixth district federation of women’s clubs in orton reported greater attendance than in 162, marking broad satisfaction statewide.
A Santa Fe eastbound train derailed at Fifteenth Street where Missouri Pacific tracks cross. The engineer failed to observe a signal and collided with a derail, delaying trains No. 11 and No. 3. No injuries were reported as wreck crews moved the damaged cars, restoring service within about an hour. Conductor Cobert led Train No. 14 during the incident.
A Kansas City report notes one feature marred the Rock Island height men meeting in Kansas City. Coons, a Los Angeles commercial agent, fell seriously ill before departure for Rome and Patyaint detained in Kansas City. A physician held consultation at Midland. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. family relatives gathered at his side. He suffers from a stomach ailment and related complications.
Fenley, head of the Republican committee, claims the party will win Denver by 19,008 to secure election of women candidates. He dismisses fraud charges as unfounded while predicting strong turnout and party legitimacy.
In San Francisco on Nov 3 the municipal campaign remains heated as Democrats hold a mass meeting at the Mechanics' Pavilion to unite party leaders. Republicans and Union Labor plan parallel gatherings while Socialists run a quiet bid. Heavy turnout is expected despite rain.
In Newark and across New Jersey, turnout is expected to be strong with a full house anticipated at the assembly. The Democratic slate faces pressure to unite behind candidates to gain influence, while Auditor Tesnic is viewed as unlikely to win support.
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