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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
7
Market reports show corn slipping despite steady live cattle and hog trade. Prices fluctuate across grains with wheat lower and oats mixed as traders react to weak underlying demand and cautious futures action.
In the national women’s golf championship Venay’s games narrow to the semi finals with eastern and western players. Brooklyn’s Mrs Panny Cagood and Glen View’s Miss Beesie Anthony face rivals, while Fall River’s Miss Katherine Farrey and Westward-Ho’s Miss J Antu Carpenter proceed. Matches end with comfortable margins as Carpenter defeats Bishop, and Anthony beats Veret to reach the semis.
Mrs. Crawford files suit against George M. Crawford alleging assault and threats. She seeks alimony, restraint on disposing of the family furniture, and restraining food payments pending appeal, while noting his occupation as a boilermaker at Santa Fe shops.
At the Newmarket October meeting London racecourse, Sceptre led Saint Gnd and Capp in a tight finish. The Jeakey event saw Sceptre win by a narrow margin as bettors placed calls for a strong season ahead.
Spanish War Veterans in New Haven Conn report an elected commander in chief from Indianapolis and other officers chosen by districts. Names include Sener vierenmsmartder Champ 8 Andrews of New York junior vice commander Lucien F Burpee Waterbury Judme Advocate N Kinney Bay City Mich inspector general Fred C Kuehnte New York Speech General Dr Pronk W Heldiey Cincinnati Chaplain general Re Wet Reany and others listed.
The conservative association meets amid a tense political climate. The Berl of Derbs presided as delegates, around 7100, attended the event and debated tariffs. Strong participation anticipated shifts in policy, with plans to favor preferential tariffs and allied measures.
George Blaine, a Havens Cos yard foreman, was found murdered in his office in Omuhs Nebraska early today. A deep gash across the head and signs of a robbery were noted. Blaine reportedly had a large sum of money earlier, now missing from his pocket.
Abilene Kansas residents like H H Wimner Enright and L A tuber are noted in the city. County commissioners discuss cancelling interest coupons on Shawnee county bonds. Topeka School Association plans a meeting at Highland Park October 4. Bids for the house near Tagleside building at 212 West Sixth Street due October 3. Ladies Aid of First Presbyterian meets with Mrs J Howard Buurt Madinon Street. D F H Simpson injured grinding at Central Cycle. Mrs Frank Hummind returned from Fort Madison after Bertus Band death. may relocate. Maud Dowell, charged with assault to kill, faces trial. complaint amendment considered.
Novelist report from Sault Ste Marie Oct 1 notes streetcar employees on lines in the American and Canadian Soo will be paid men wages due. Officials of Consolidated Traction System say one day of service was interrupted by fire but cars have run steadily. About 460 men were to sail for Toronto. 300 will drive healsery. Col Buchanan expects to quell unrest if any arises.
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor addresses organized labor. It urges support for eight hour and anti pill bills, noting actions at the forthcoming Congress session and urging colonies of influence through representatives at the AFL convention.
A fragmentary passage discusses revived tyranny threatened by some judges and interference with the rights of workers. It notes men resisting protections in middle or old age as they confront changes in labor law and enforcement without clear resolution.
The document argues for eight hour work, strong enforcement, and union rights against court injunctions. It cites organized labor's stance on arbitration, open shop, and the need for fair employment while noting a meeting with the President on eight hours and related labor questions. It discusses the Miller case, government employment, and how union members should prevail in collective bargaining.
John McCallum was buried at Cottonwood Falls in a Masonic funeral with Emporia Masons and band members present. A large uniformed delegation attended, and Tom Grisham led the service in Strong City’s auditorium noted for the deceased. Interment followed at Cottonwood Falls cemetery.
An individual named Francis Van deranee, claiming to be from Insans Strangers in Hoys City, was declared insane and committed to the state asylum. He stands about three feet tall with a keen interest in hunting and horse theft, and has previously been at Leavenworth. Authorities believe he was escaped from an asylum.
Mrs George W Parkhurst of the city elected to a position among the instructors in the school of fine arts at Washburn College. The large enrollment in the music department necessitated staff expansion. Parkhurst is noted for vocal power and studied voice culture with leading instructors in New York and Kansas City. She has a growing reputation as a soloist beyond the region. Nebraka Eleven Strong. Lincoln Oct 1 Coach Booth gains optimism with veterans Manon and Wilson returning to the Nebraska football squad. They previously alternated at left tackle, younger players with potential, not matching ex Captain Westover. Training table installed. six regulars plus ten others to report, total twenty five. South Dakota game looms. Booth expects a decisive win. Washing out Five Miles of Track Kingman Oct 1 A major rainstorm in Arizona floods wash out five tiles of track east of Kingman near the Santa Fe line, halting trains. repairs underway as crews work to restore service.
W. P. Loucks longtime Keathy County settler died Wednesday afternoon after a lingering illness. He was in his 70s and served as county treasurer and charter member of Luka Post No. 34 G A R.
Lawrence Kan Oct 1 Mrs Francia A Nevison wife of Judge W W Nevison died here today after a stroke. She was well known in Lawrence and had lived here since 168 when Judge Nevison moved from Ohio.
The superintendent of the mint transfers 2,000,000 coins to a department for distribution. The money, minted under military oversight, is moved to a transport unit that departs today for San Francisco and Liane.
Washington dispatch outlines rural delivery changes effective November. New routes include Chinninghem and Kingman areas with coverage of four square miles and populations around forty-two hundred. Additional route areas and population counts are listed for expansion.
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