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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1903
Page
13
Markets today report firm corn and live stock trading with cattle steady to unchanged and natives priced from four to five thirty. Hog sales mainly six twenty five to thirty five forty five with market notes on wheat futures and related farm goods.
Fragmented OCR note from a livestock market listing and inmate reference. Mentions cattle, calves, heifers, and market pricing while listing various names and locations in a rough, unreadable format. Indicates a sale event with weights and stock types but unreadable specifics.
A. M. McDearmotte Commission Co. lists stocks grains provisions and investment securities aimed at custody and settlement. United States Bonds is noted as a specialty with direct service to finance references and banks.
Fraudulent and fragmented OCR notes show a wide mix of market terms, regions, and items. The text references New York money markets, stocks, government bonds, Kansas City produce, Minneapolis and St Paul markets, and various commodities such as butter sugar molasses and oranges. It appears as a busy historical market page with numerous abbreviations and scattered figures, typical of a town or regional price index.
Ottawa Kansas discusses municipal ownership of water and light after a company seeks a new franchise. The Business Men’s Association formed a committee to study the issue, with the lauded aim to advise the council on the franchise and potential municipal water plant at the springs behind town. The Democratic administration backs municipal ownership, and exploration includes testing water volume at back of the springs and possible branch spring excavations.
Bonebrake of Topeka files $4000 suit in federal court at Kansas City PT against Rockefeller, City National Bank of Kansas City, and Bergel Sanders Live Stock Commission, alleging a note dated April 2 was transferred after protest and that a guarantee by Rockefeller and others voids the obligation.
Manuel, a former convict, was shot by guards while attempting to escape and died. He had been found with opium and was punished in the dungeon. Officers removed him to show the location where more opium was stored. He collapsed after guards restrained him.
At the Retmeyo curve, five laborers repairing the Erie railroad were instantly killed by an express train. Several others were injured and removed to a hospital for treatment. The accident bellows immediate investigation and raises safety concerns for railroad maintenance crews.
A fragment describing a store that may lack trust and order. It suggests customers seek reliability and follow up with those familiar, noting the need for a well stocked, orderly shop where everything is chet and in order. The tone hints at urging closer acquaintance with the seller.
Oklahoma report details ten counties in arrears to the state school funds including annual school fund totals, permanent school fund, Normal School fund and Agricultural College fund. Delinquencies span unpaid bonds, coupons, and interest, reaching over two hundred thousand dollars with numerous specific county deficits listed.
Patti Buffalo Bill and His Indians aboard the Etruria. Liverpool passengers include the exposition commissioner bearing messages from Denmark to President Roosevelt. Madam Watt, Colonel William Cody, Major Burke, and the West show party receive passes. Colonel Cody plans return in spring. his horses will winter in England.
Washington reports Commissioner General Frank Sargent shows total immigrant arrivals in the fiscal year reached 921,115 with a large rise in steerage and foreign-born migrants. Italy provided the largest single source, while Japan led among Orientals with 19,968 arrivals. Rejections rose, and Sargent urges medical examinations abroad and better alien legislation to curb disease and colonization risks in cities.
Santa Barbara cattle interests form a close corporation named the Santa Har bara Cattle Company with capital of 100000 dollars. The Arizona firm lists Ly EF Swift of Chicago and Cameron Rogers A H McKay and C Balsad and Chay Fernald of Santa Barbara as members, with Fermald described as Swift’s son in law.
Hiethara Pearson, former United States consul at Genoa and minister to Persia, was fined $40 and 15 lire coins for insulting an Italian railway official last December. The government wished to settle the incident by pardon, but Pearson refused to seek the king's clemency as prescribed by law.
A fragment praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for curing colds grip and preventing pneumonia, claiming it treats croup and whooping cough when given to adults and children. The text shots a mix of claims and archaic language about safety and efficacy.
The streets and walks committee meeting on Friday failed to advance the Interurban Railway franchise. Promoters defended their case while opponents signaled strong opposition. Further discussion was postponed to next Friday as council members weigh bond requirements and freight rights amid sidewalk inspection in North Topeka.
San Francisco, Oct. 24 Willie Britt manager of Jimmy Britt and James Nell Colma club and Martin Cannole Boston lightweight met to discuss the Colma bout set for mid next month Britt agreed to sign to fight Cannole on the 26th, postponement favored by Cannole and Corbett received a supportive tip from Fall River, predicting a bold eastern upset as Britt Seiger clash is planned for Nov 10 at Mechanics Pavilion while Britt recovers from an injured ankle and will delay training for at least ten days.
The Appel to Reavon publisher Socialfet paper faced a noon Friday walkout after J A Wayland refused to meet demands. W F Phelps, the business manager, resigned, and workers may return today though some leaders may not be rehired. Wayland threatens to suspend publication.
Rand McNally and Company filed a $20,000 damages suit today in Cook County Superior Court against Franklin Union No 4 of Press Peeders. The claim cites alleged loss and other troubles. the corporation’s funds, reported at $0.90, may be attached on judgment.
A historic note explains lockjaw from grit in street dirt and wounds from percussion caps or rusty nitre. It warns air exposure activates the poison but Chamberlain's Pain Balm, applied promptly, prevents infection and speeds healing without maturation, claimed as one third the usual treatment. Sold by all druggists.
Saturday evening bargains showcased a wide array of goods. Items include blankets shirts handkerchiefs suspenders pajamas gloves portieres and lace trimmed fabrics at deep discounts, with prices ranging from a few cents to a dollar, promising notable reductions on textiles clothing and home decor.
Vintage ad lists 50 dozen ladies vests and pants in fine combed yarn with fleece back for winter. Men’s camel hair underwear 70 percent wool. Boys and girls IXL rib knee socks three pairs for 25 cents. Infant stockings and wool hose priced from 10 cents. Ladies black hose high quality and stout, teal value noted. Men's embroidered and plain hose from 5 cents per pair. See 4 pairs for 25 cents for infants.
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