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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1903
Page
7
The opening of wheat sales lifted mood with cattle steady to lower and hogs trading mainly from six to eight dollars. Amid a chaotic report, prices and activity surfaced under broad market weakness across grains, livestock, and futures, with Chicago and New York exchanges showing mixed signals.
A Wichita Star influenced rumor claims Senator Lang of Kansas and Congressman Curtis may gain national chairs. Reports say Lang’s organizing skill could elevate him to national chairman, while Curtis’ potential rise to Indian Affairs chair is discussed amid post office scandal implications and shifting committee assignments.
Hanky Hines captain of the Davenport baseball team in the Three League lost an eye in a work accident at a blue-smith shop. A wheel sliver pierced the eyeball deeply requiring removal. The event occurred as a block burned in Der Motes Iowa on Sept 28.
The board comprises cattlemen from nearly every western state including EL Gorney of Arizona J A Jaytro of California C E Admin and A Watkins of Nebraska Noah Newhanks and C J Buell of South Dakota M C Campbell Paul Russell T M Walker and George Piaume of Kansas and others from Indian Territory Montana Texas Missouri Oregon and more. At the close of the meeting secretary Chas F Martin announced the first board meeting will be held in Denver next month.
H Hiskey of Wa Keeney notes Trego County produced more wheat per capita than any county in the state and, despite only 105 015 cultivated acres, crops and livestock valued at 2256 67 per family. His summary table cites population 3091 in 615 families and a remarkable statewide yield assessment.
A Sept 21 incident in Ottawa Kansas details a middle aged farmer who visited the Nelson establishment, expressed intent to buy furniture, and claimed to deal with Charley Wolfe. He paid $39.60 with a check drawn on First National Bank to J Smith and signed F Wolfe, receiving $11.45 in cash. The check was later repudiated by the bank teller as a forgery or miswritten signature.
A noisy alert near Grantville led to all Topeka police and the sheriff hunting a young man named Fred Hastings for theft. The team was recovered within 12 hours. Hastings allegedly fled toward New Mexico the day before. Denver Charter vote results show a near total defeat, credited to strict franchise rules. Gardenville fire destroys the town's industrial center, uninsured loss estimated at 100000. Liverpool opening wheat and corn prices show declines amid frost and cold forecasts.
GW. Coffin of Bushong resigns as justice of the peace in Agnes City township Lyon county Kansas. He mails a lengthy humorous letter to the governor praising voters while noting his move to a farm two miles west and promising continued public service through insurance sales and independence. He remarks on law, governance, and rural life with colorful anecdotes about broncos, odd phrasing, and a wish to avoid public office. He provides contact at R F D No. 1 Council Grove Kansas.
Enormous demand for whisky reported in Peoria Illinois as whisky houses experience high consumer need. The whisky trust orders increased capacity at Great Western and Monarch plants to meet rising酒 demand amid regulatory pressure.
On October 1 a new still rises at the Atlas to raise capacity while the Woolners push ahead at their Independent House. The trust plans to engage 300 workers for the operation of new idle plants.
An apparently harmless Swede named Swenyon, claiming to be from New York, was held by secret service officers near Sagamore Hill while attempting to see the president. He wandered the grounds, rode back to Oyster Bay, and was later escorted to the station, where he bought a New York ticket. He had four dollars, a Swedish religious paper, and a note bearing his name and address.
Jett was found guilty of murdering Town Marshal Cockrift in Jackson Kentucky on July 7, 1902. The jury fixed the death sentence, delivered about two hours after the verdict. The courtroom reaction was surprised, with Jett appearing unmoved. A steamer Teutonic from Liverpool to New York was due here at 0 a.m.
North Topeka column lists residents traveling and visiting family, property management, and neighborhood upkeep. Notes include Laurel Parks returning to Rossville, Ariel Sirvall visiting Delavan Park, Miss Courtney and spouse movements, Woodbine champ Noble appearing Thursday, and local real estate changes. Also mentions future surveying party departure, dirt deposit concerns on walls, and local church leader Mrs. Fowler visiting Kansas.
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