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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1903

Page

7

City 10 Be Sued Over Fire Pressure Claim

Horn Planing Mill owners sue Topeka claiming water pressure was inadequate for fire protection. They seek about 9 762.65 dollars with possible further claims as investigations reveal continued water supply problems after the flood. The case names the city and the Topeka Water Company, and cites fire damage to the mill on Van Buren Street from a November 4 incident.

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Topeka High to Meet Kansas City High at Washburn Park

Tomorrow at Wasmersieur park the Topeka high football team meets Kansas City high in a notable intercity clash. Coaches Kennedy of Washburn has prepared the team, with players listed for positions and expected conditions noted. the game promises a spirited test between two storied schools and features a record of competitive matches.

Attendance dispute leads to district court action

A fragment reports a school attendance issue where a child named Kea faced difficulty with a teacher and was removed from school by her father after a truant officer notified guardians. The district court is mentioned in relation to enforcing attendance law.

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Financial statement of Washington VT public debt

The September 20 165 statement shows the debt, minus cash in treasury, at 3017702 with monthly reduction and interest debt breakdown. It lists gold reserve 180000 and trust funds 169182008 in banks, plus treasury notes outstanding offset by redemption cash, totaling demands and liabilities around 907K025 and net balance near 299417101.

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Washburn to Pick Team After Final Practice Before Saturday Game

Washburn holds a last practice with Exipatia State Normal school looming. Seventeen candidates practiced, with Mehl at guard, Anderson at quarterback, Brown and Pealst at guards, and ends including Stewart and Delay. A center will be chosen from those pictured, and season tickets for Topeka games are selling well with Elks and students purchasing seats.

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Notorious Leavenworth Convict Briscoe Sighted Near Muskogee

Len Briscoe, an escaped Fort Leavenworth convict from the 1902 breakout, reportedly appeared near Chorka ten miles west of Muskogee Oklahoma Territory. Deputies spotted him after a chase. Briscoe had been sent to the penitentiary for horse stealing and was linked to a guard killings during the riot. He remains at large with a bounty on his capture.

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Congress called for river improvement in Kansas City

A river improvement congress will be held in Kansas City Missouri on October 5 to seek federal aid after the floods of the year. Kansas and Missouri officials, mayors of Kansas City and Kansas City Kan, and representatives from counties and commercial groups will appoint delegates. The call outlines representation, agenda, and publicity plans with engineers, governors, and lawmakers among attendees.

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Markets Today Markets and Livestock Report

Chicago and Kansas City records show corn futures up with strong demand and higher bids. Cattle numbers steady with native steers and feeders, hogs strong with premium rates. cattle and hog futures mix amid mixed receipts and cautious buying across markets.Local reports note wheat and barley prices, and river and port prices for grains amid fluctuating receipts and shipping demand.

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Stuckmen W E Wichita Delegates Meet To Plan

An Wisconsin Wisconsin delegates from various groups gathered for a lengthy session to discuss strengthening the organization. J W Bermeman of Clark county was named to the executive committee as they outlined aims to hire an organizer and secure funding to carry forward the association’s agenda. State live stock sanitary board member MC Campbell urged support for wholesome laws and the election of good men to the legislature.

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Cheese and dairy and stock market notes from New York October day

Market reports cover dairy products from Chicago and New York based traders. Cheese creamery brands, poultry markets, and a wide stock list show moves from United States Steel to Canadian Pacific with gains and losses amid a heavy, dull tone.

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Five Center Day Telephone Promotion and Market Notes

The notice urges calling RED AND BLACK numbers to discuss the Five Center Day Telephone service with Wissouri Kansas Tel. Co and lists posted rates, 1 ARS punt BSE bills, and various yields. Market summaries follow for New York sugar, molasses, butter, cotton, and wool with unsettled pricing and mixed receipts on October 2.

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Republican National League plan tour for Roosevelt reelection

The Republican National League officers and executive committee outlined a country tour with love feasts to rally support for Roosevelt’s reelection. The conference at the Auditorium annex included greetings to the president and a 35 member executive committee with leaders from Philadelphia and Arkansas among others.

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