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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1903
Page
7
Report outlines railroads confiscating coal shipments to force supply from miners and producers. J Norton of Mount Carmel Coal Co clarifies the strain, noting trains must run and shops stay open, while miners’ strikes and wartime pressures fuel the conflict.
In a blunt defense of management, a speaker argues that only strong leadership can keep mines running and that miners are driving the coal shortage by irregular work. If miners resume steady, regular labor, supply may meet railroad and public demand. continued disruption could shorten the crisis.
No races were scheduled as a heavy track raised concerns. The list of pace and trot entrants includes Ada P, Red Oak, Motley, The Seventh Boy, Fanny Wilkes and many others from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, with two-year-old trot fields featuring Duke Russell and Our Lilly among numerous names and owners.
Fragmented OCR notes describe swine arrivals and activities at the fairgrounds with mentions of Poland China hogs and exhibitors from Richmond Brankella county and Franktin county. Details are unclear but reference livestock displays and related public attention.
A brief record notes A Stannard proprietor showcasing six pens of English Berkshires and ten pens at Rimporia. The entry lists Deated ee Bros of Lawrence as involved in the display and notes ownership and stock setup.
William McLaughlin of McLaughlin Bros. in Columbus brings 17 head worth 80000 to Topeka for the state fair. The group includes Sigebert the famed Percheron stallion and Sylvain Bougaat Svenrold winners of French shows. The horses travel express and anchor a large display from Kansas City and St Paul, marking the event as a premier attraction for visitors to the fair.
Ground tents host exhibitors from across the region at the fair. A. J. Hinton represents The Trunenh Century Partner with a resting car and chairs. Seacrest of Council Bluffs shows washing machines. Harpe Manufacturing of Marstwilloven towsie makes farm gear in a large tent by Giggs & Moneypenny of Copeka.
A crowded poultry exposition in the chicken tent features chickens pigeons rabbits and various breeds. Exhibitors include Harry Bates Topeka Embra Decker Tecumseh Baria Plymouth Rocks CB t Topeka G Le Worley Topeka and others across Topeka Forsyth McLouth Hastings Neb and Meriden offering White and Golden Wyandottes Barred Plymouth Rocks Leghorns and Indian Runner ducks.
Visitors from Portis and other towns arrived for the Topeka fair and pledged support for a permanent exhibit. Breeders from Sunny Slope stock farm and Polemi-Chigason exhibition presented Polish and Plymouth birds, with entries from Fin Center and Stockport. Local growers listed include White Plymout Rocks and turkeys, while Topeka pigeon fanciers were noted in the report.
Forecasts call for partly cloudy skies and a frost tonight with colder east portions. The Kansas bulletin notes a notable drop in yesterday's maximum temperatures across the corn and wheat region, signaling a cold spell and potential frost by dawn.
Markets today show frost absence lifting corn prices while wheat and corn trade weak. December futures fluctuate with slight gains at times. Livestock demand remains frail for cattle though hogs edge higher. Kansas City and Chicago scenes reflect mixed activity, with cattle receipts up and hogs steady to higher amid market tensions.
Morning shows a slight rise in the Minneapolis district as scattered rainfall is logged overnight. Reported amounts include Baker 12, Concorna .42, McPherson 18, Manhattan 12, Osage City 20, sedan 28, Toronto 12, Toucks .08, Wichita .01 with temperatures for the 24 hours ending this morning recorded.
Stated caller seeks a stray bay pony missing from New York area with a halter. A reward is promised. The fragment lists market reports across multiple sectors and dates, including Cotton and Wool markets in Galveston and Kansas City with scattered price references and commodity notes.
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