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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1903
Page
7
Market report notes steady sentiment as wheat holds, live stock trade active with cattle prices rising from 3.60 to 4.75 and hogs near 4.40 to 4.50. Barley and other grains show varied quotes. Philadelphia and Chicago markets cited with general market gossip, money markets steady, and stock movements modest in early trading.
San Francisco reports Young Corbett enters the next big championship bout as a 3 to 2 favorite. The bout pits his sharp punching power against Benny Yanger and Hanlon’s prior edge. Corbett aims to prove he is back to form after recent losses and is confident he will win December 29.
Nov 20 reports a cautious New York session with stocks fluctuating and modest gains in early lift. Markets show limited gains as traders weigh international factors and domestic conditions amid a tentative tone.
Alward for Mrs Langtry purchases two mares from George H Ketch ig. One is a 7 year old chestnut by Robert McGregor out of Baden Bell 214, sent to Exerling England on the Minne tonka December 12. The other is a 4 5 year old black mare by Guy Wilkes out of a mare by incips. Price not disclosed. Receipts at Harvard total 96 000 dollars. Cambridge Muse reports Harvard athletics 1902 with expenses and revenues, track team deficit, and other sport costs. The Newell Board Slam shows a loss of 4643 dollars. Michigan notes 1903 title prospects and profits. Fitzsimmons reports medical doubts and fight details in San Francisco.
The Emporia Gazette defends Associate Justice Pollock becoming a federal seat as proper civic duty. It argues charges against him were examined and proved unfounded, contrasts Blood Smith with Winslow Pierce and railroad influence, and urges Kansas to resist railroad meddling while backing Leland over Ware in future politics.
The Topeka Capital endorses Judge Broderick of Holton for the state supreme court seat with a strong united First district push. Questions arise about why an endorsement appeared only in some editions and whether it aimed to influence Broderick’s candidacy or curb a congressional race. The piece details Broderick’s long career and urges unity in backing him.
Pittsburg Kansas November 30 A fossilized bark box found 50 feet below ground in a Weir Junction Coal Company shaft contained three flint arrowheads two unfinished. The find sits under two beds of coal amid peat and tannin preserved plant matter. Anthropologists note man’s drift period era with extinct animal remains and a reindeer horn with a mammoth engraving.
Real estate transfers appear from J M Walker to HD Byman on Sixth Avenue west for 3100 dollars, Fensky and wife to A VanLaers at 2800 Ibt St and St Locust north, J M Chvinman and wife to C W Arm for 235 dollars, and other minor transfers including Robinson and Switzer. Cotton market news from Galveston and New York notes firm prices with daily sales figures and indexes.
Wichita Kansas November 3 Judge Dale overruled a motion for a new trial in the case of Paul Ludwig convicted for stealing and sentenced him to the state penitentiary at Lansing. Ludwig stole a farmer Charles Eytman eight miles southeast of there who died Saturday of heart disease after a long illness. He went to bed about 16 hours earlier and was stricken at midnight. The rest notes a theatrical couple wed at St Pauls parsonage and a football game where Navy’s Annapolis was defeated with two fumbles cited amid a dull contest and society function.
Public notice from MINYON touts a vegetable pepsin remedy Paw Paw as a cure for dyspepsia nervousness sleeplessness and general weakness. Offers free samples and urges doctors chemists and scientists to investigate while marketing regular and laxative Paw Paw products with prices listed.
A garbled report mentions Judge Hazen in a case with humor affecting mood in court. It notes a motion for change of venue, attorney wishes, and references Burton and an American Book company. The fragment suggests a verdict outcome but remains unclear.
County commissioners weigh purchasing a new Stotm crusher to aid macadam road construction. The current crusher is in poor condition and breaks stone daily, delaying work on Sixth Avenue. The plan includes trading in or loaning the old crusher if a new one is bought, with possible storehouse disposal.
Thomas Renja known as Tin resigns as assistant chief rate clerk in the Santa Fe passenger department at the general offices. announces departure to join the marine Punic railroad as a young man of exceptional ability and valued employee.
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