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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1903
Page
7
Fort to Realize on Holdings triggers a market wobble as cattle drift lower while hogs rise and grain futures waver. Reports from Chicago and Kansas City show a dull steel and grain picture with slight gains in certain livestock segments and general cautious trading across commodities.
W V Peel of 1313 Harriton Street was held up shortly before 11 near Grant Street and Central Avenue Christian church. Two men robbed him of $14, his pocketbook, lipstick, and a handkerchief. A revolver and knife were found. Calle Mitchell, a Negro, was arrested nearby. Leach, Washburn student, rumored to take football management, may assume duties if he can arrange time. Ow Yung King promoted to consular post in San Francisco.
Weather did not dim the turnout as the state fair and race meet posted strong admissions between $15,000 and $19,000. The 242 pace dominated with Jur ney L winning after five heats, while Riley Medium’s 2:11 record stood. Little Raven captured the 2:20 trot, Avalanche won the unfinished 2:20 event, and Metaphor led the mile as Major King took runner up.
The Lincoln Day club moves Emancipation Day events to the Capital City club rooms at 41 Kansas Avenue on Tuesday evening September 25. Program begins 8:20 with music by the Twenty third Regiment band, readings, vocal solos, and addresses by F G Snelson G D Olden J A Page and others with scenes from Metamora and American Patrol.
Wichita Kansas Sept 1 W D If tle ben local agent for Wells Fargo Express indicted on two counts for receiving plaver for shipment in violation of Kansas game laws He posted bond and will face trial next term Hib bon earlier arrested for receiving a box of plaver shipped to St Louis The game wardens say agents at the station will be federally prosecuted when birds are found in custody of the railroad across the line
The Topeka Grain Dealers association will contribute funds to buy war relief distributed by the Topeka Charities revelation. The Charities association, long supported by the Commercial club, faces exhausted relief funds but will continue through winter as many residents depend on aid and demand may rise.
The twenty fifth annual conference of the Fifth District A M F church closed Sunday. Preaching was held in St John’s church at Sev with delegates from missionary and other societies in Kansas Oklahoma Missouri and Nebraska. Visiting preachers led verses and prayers during the services.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows begins its annual convention in Baltimore with opening exercises at the opera house after a parade from Henner ty hotel led by Grand Marshal John B. Cockburn. Major addresses from Edward Rossman and Governor Smith precede secret deliberations. annual membership and financial figures for 1902 are reported, with total order membership about 1.83 million and total revenues of roughly 11.65 million dollars.
Atwood Kansas September 2 Ray and Beech Berry formerly jailed on cattle stealing charges were released for lack of evidence. The men allegedly stole eleven head of steers from Rockefeller ranch in Rawlins County in 1904 with marks altered from O3 to RR. Reports say they fled toward Burlington Colorado where they planned to claim government land and start a ranch. They were connected to the Dewey Berry killings, with Knox Berry wounded in that clash.
Rumor states Archie M. Baird may succeed Councilman J. W. Blossom in the First Ward if Blossom resigns. Local backers urge rapid petition drives while City officials consider appointing a Republican to replace Blossom, amid Prohibition politics.
A note reports a special council committee meeting on Tuesday to decide action on paving Peveet Sixth street railway tracks with macadam. The street car company seeks macadam until paving, to be replaced with brick or suitable pavement later. Some outer rails may be temporarily supported with macadam between rails, eight councilors are absent except one. The editor mentions other local concerns and notes multiple public notices and letters.
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