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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1903

Page

7

North Topeka society notes from Topeka visiters

In North Topeka a column lists residents and visitors including Wiant of Elmont Luther Potts of Lynden and Lane Faexter of Kansas City visiting friends and family. Hugo Miller of Ottawa and Maple EIA relatives host gatherings. Various Topeka locals and guests attend church meetings, social events, and family visits, with mentions of travel to Chicago and Washington.

Kimball Printing Company Forts Kansas Avenues Wiant Elmont Luther Potts Lynden Friends Inn Topeka Brry Lane Faexter Kansas City Topeke Hugo Miller Ottawa Mra. M.A Miller Mink Lillie Davica Mfaster John Davies Maple Eia H. Swansen Chicago Sears- Foehuwk & Co Arthur Stonil Rock Island Clarence Scott Newton Liza Campdoras Hexavolr Rochester Endeavor Society of the Central Avenue Pheodore Greenwood Greenwood Lin Herbert Green Ois Smith Center Congressman Cuttie Wrahingtett Curtie Harry Ann Leon Slater Dorothy Curtis Curtis Wiltdail Morton Gmpwnts I. Swensen Payonione Street Ladies’ Aid Society Congregational Church Rude Neeth- Lestet Tavend Bilte Fila Alton New Roxie Monroe Street Edna Staples Goldie Lutes Nettle Jennie Heamy Lewin Harriet Staples Lille Davies Ella Allen Mire L.A. Ballgnt Harrison Western Avenue H. Caldwell Ballard Arnoald Folman Kunis Avenue

Hurrell Confident On Judicial Appointment This Week

State Senator Cyris Hurrell of Steen County shows confidence that the governor will appoint a judge to the Thirty sixth judicial district to fill the vacancy left by Judge Marshall Gephert. After a morning conference with Governor Farley Hurrell did not confirm a timeline but indicated he expects a decision soon, while noting opposition from C6 Crane of Holton could affect the outcome.

Cyris Hurrell Steen County Greetscoodt Hurrell Md Dem C6 Crané Holton Hurrel

Commission Report Advocates Gold Exchange Standard Plan

Washington report on the international coinage commission appointed by President Roosevelt. The panel, with Mexican colleagues, visited Britain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Russia, urging adoption of a gold exchange standard and coordinated silver coinage to stabilize exchange. Agreement on regular silver purchases, fixed gold parities, and unified currency steps in China and other dependencies.

Washingto State Department Commission Hoosevelt Mexica Messrs Hi. J. Hanna Indiananole Charles A. Conant Jim Merton Trust Compensa New York Jeremiah W. Jenks Cornell University Great Britain France Netherlands Germany Russia Orient Republic of Mexico Hongi and Sharehal Banking Corporation Bank of Indo-China German-Asiatic Bank Seit China Congress of United States Indies Britih India Aalmtlir Rokhare Mexico Straits Settlement Indo-china Variaie Ain Bextens American Commission Great Britainy Romina

Blair Hurd In Home Collapse Incident

James Blair a former general counsel to the fair suffered a collapse at his Kirkwood home after a fall from a staircase. He was unconscious for two hours but recover. Earlier injuries and threats of suit tied to estate mismanagement fueled tensions as a grand jury probe loomed.

Lois James To Blain Coars Wrectors Feneral Counisel Kirkwood Gwen Blair Circuit Attorney's Office Abel Grand Ny J.T. Robert Roberts Telerik

Escaped Convict Caught at Federal Prison Incident

Prison officials report convict No. 3 Worth learned of an escape plan at the federal pen on June 1. Thirty five prisoners overpowered guards and fled, with 18 captured at Ormelia. Worth faces further court action and a three day sentence for larceny is noted. the remainder of a two year, eight month term is to be served.

Spavenwoths McCloughrey Dr. Wood

Local Shop Reopens After Four-Week Closure

Community outlets report a four week shutdown at a local store. Officials say renovations finished and operations resumed. The reopening drew residents and nearby businesses seeking updated services and hours.

Swendson Wins Bridge Paint Contract Dispute In Topeka

The Topeka city council awarded J M Brain a patent coat of paint for the Melan bridge ironwork after a quarrel with Councilman Griley over Gillipse’s rival bid. Swendsen and Neil supported Brain while Howe backed Griley. The same meeting extended the Christ hospital tract into the city and discussed new transit gear for the city emsner.

Melan Bridge J. M. Brain Snendson Griley Otd Swendson Litte Bos Council of Topeka Emslner

Traveling Men Win Conference Victory for Rail Service

A Saturday meeting between Rock Island officials and the United Commercial Travelers of Kansas yielded a win for traveling men. They secured improved passenger service west of Belleville, expanding stops previously limited to five between Belleville and Phillipsburg. An order will soon require trains No 9 and No 10 to stop at additional stations on that line.

Rock Island United Commercial ‘Travelers of Kansas Belleville Phillipsburg

Fire at Maple Hill destroys Stew art Mercantile store

Maple Hill Kansas suffered a major blaze Sunday night at the Stew art Mercantile general supply store and warehouse. Corrugated iron building burned completely with losses estimated around 20000 dollars. Fire, deemed incendiary, did not spread to nearby businesses. This marks the third such fire in three years affecting Perecea stock and previously burned the store’s moved frame building.

Maple Hill Kan Stewart Mercantile Company Pereeea

Cost of New York Election Budget Set for City

An estimate from a board member fixes New York City election costs at 760,000, plus 120,000 already spent in the recent primary. For voter guidance 2,786,200 ballots are printed including canal question ballots and 207,000 sample ballots showing how to cast a legal vote.

New York Board of Elections Thin City

Ogden Man Sentenced to Be Shot in December

Sentenced at Farmington by Judge Rolapp Nick Haworth to be shot on Friday December 11 for the killing of Thomas Sandler, watchman at Inn store Layton. Haworth had escaped from the penitentiary two weeks earlier and was recaptured after four days. The report also notes Chautauqua directors appointed in Emporia with a list of officers and committee members.

Tretendous Mull Westert Bayt coun_ fy Huttoe Nuribeutetn Coun Get Tysburg Roscoe Pathing Lethut Achnok House Gertyshung Edward Atkin Barton County Gettysbore Kin Wis Tee So Chaney Chaney Kerm Barre Hugh J.P. Pomeroy W. HR Pomeroy Mittbreak Hill City Dalle Ogden Utah Farmington Rolapp Nick Hiaworth Haworth Thomas Sandler Watchman Inn Layton

Largest honey yield in Washington county reported

Big yield of honey near Greenleaf by Clark and Linne Woodford on Oct 26. They harvested 503 pounds from four colonies, leaving each colony with enough to sustain over winter. The record honey haul highlights exceptional apiary productivity in the county.

Greenleaf Kns Washington County Clark Ad Linnie Woodford

Market Gossip from Grain Trade Reports

Market gossip notes from A G Goodwin Commission Company on grain receipts and prices. Reports show wheat gains, corn movement, and visible supplies at Chicago Minneapolis Duluth and Kansas City including year over year comparisons and totals for wheat oats and corn with forecasts for Chicago tomorrow.

A. G. Goodwin Commission Company Reon No. & Columbien Sundéng Chicago Atin Apollo U8 Cares Duluth Im-Care Minneapolis Dulith Bellcnia Fo J. Gall Corton Wert Sikehaireet Christin Grain and Stock Co Kansas City

Notice to the Public Route Change for Oakland Cars

After October 2, Oakland cars will run north on Kansas avenue to Perth street, east on Fourth to Jefferson, north on Jefferson, returning via Santa Fe depot and last Fifth street. Topeka Railway witnesses the change, with the depot at Santa Fe as a reference point.

Oakland Kansas Avenue Perth Street Fourth Jefrrreon Jefferson Santa Fe Fifth Street Topeka Railway

Markets Today Shorts Buy Gorn and Prices Rise

Markets today cover live stock trades and grain futures with mixed signals. Wheat futures show initial uplift from demand and bullish U.S. markets, but late selling trims gains. receipts remain mixed as traders watch Chicago and Minneapolis data. Cattle dip slightly while hogs rise about ten cents. stock market opens firm though gains fade, with copper and other commodities showing modest movements.

Market Report Sees Mixed Trading Amid Slowed Demand

The afternoon trading showed uneven activity with copper weaker and stocks consolidating. Hog futures and cattle prices edged higher on lighter receipts, while hogs and cattle volume remained modest. Texan stockers and feeders appeared mixed amid broader market hesitation.

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Chicago Produce Market listing snapshot in rough OCR

Fragmentary OCR from a Chicago area produce market page shows entries like red onions white onions and mixed produce, dairy mentions, and references to "Kansha City" and "Ott" with unclear dates. The text is garbled but indicates a Market listing with commodities and vendors.

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