This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1897
Page
3
The call invites essays on irrigation practices with prize money of 100 dollars for first, 75 for second, and 35 for third. Topics cover water distribution, conveyance, seepage control, soil moisture, and measurement. Works must emphasize practical, local relevance and avoid speculative or historical references, with entries due at the Lincoln meeting.
A historical notice details an April to May 1897 competitive examination in Hutchinson and Wichita for military academy nominations. It lists Jerry Simpson as a nominating party, outlines eligibility, age limits, physical requirements, and the need for literacy in reading and writing and knowledge of United States history.
A scramble for nominations in the Fourth District forms as three candidates enter the field. Incumbent Charles W. Smith of Books County faces challengers Hoyt Andrews of Sherman County and others from neighboring areas. The contest centers on renomination at the party convention and the impact of term limits and party support on the race.
Lat Smith to build Batel hotel at the Waconda Spirit Springs, linking rail access for a summer resort. A local investor plans improvements and a bath, aiming to attract visitors with new facilities and staged attractions at the famed springs.
Mr Smith plans a model resort for invalids and excursions on a summer project. The railroad will install a switch and platform and offer cheap trips from the Mis enart river town to Kennas. Smith also laid out shade trees, graded grounds, built a race course and plans to plant 100 acres of corn this year.
The piece discusses who deserves credit for the Transmissouri case, noting Joe Ady’s role and the involvement of J. A. Howard of Wichita. It covers how Ady dismissed claims of broad credit, highlights the support from Kansas interests, and cites the impact of the case on antitrust doctrine and the legality of trusts under interstate commerce.
At Chanute the G A R unit opens April 21 and will elect officers for the ensuing year Several candidates are named for the major posts Current senior vice commander J A is mentioned plus junior vice commander Hillett Others include Caspard Topeka Weed Leavenworth Knapp Ottawa and Martin Council Grove Also O R S Caspard of Pittsburg is listed with others in the ticket
Manager Bowman Weary says Leavenworth will seek top attractions for next season to improve offerings. He notes past year booked at popular prices with limited western reach and vows to bring higher quality shows to the city. He regrets some complaints over lack of attractions but promises stronger efforts ahead.
An Abilene report details a fatal fire in Dickinson County involving a four year old boy. Firefighters, including Mrs John Landene and a man named Fellows, attempted rescue but the child died after being thrown to the ground and covered with dirt in a desperate effort to extinguish the blaze.
Wichita business leaders backed by the Board of Trade approved a plan for a city fair and festival next October. A new fair association would oversee the event with directors named, aiming to boost trade by drawing retailers and wholesalers from Kansas and Oklahoma for a yearly competitive exhibition and crowd spending.
In April Newton residents were drawn to a New York brokerage claim of 3 percent monthly profits. Investors recouped only some dividends while many lost nearly all, including a widow who sent 300 to the city. A Goodland airship sighting followed, reported by William Walker Jr. and family, who said it passed westward at 10:30 and appeared to fall beyond the horizon amid mist.
Leavenworth Kansas April report notes Mrs Sarah B Lynch ends 20 year association with the Standard to devote herself to book duties. Dr S F Neely United States marshal purchased her half interest last week ending official ties. B F Harper assumes editorial chair after five years as city editor.
At a largely blended town meeting the ladies began organizing the Ladies Harmony Library Club and will apply for a charter. Officers chosen for next year include President Mrs WH Nelson, Vice President Mrs J HE Detwiler, Treasurer Mrs LG Sage, and Secretary Miss Beanie Hadden.
Concordia hosts the annual North Central Kansas Editorial association meeting planned for Friday and Saturday. More than 100 editors and their wives are expected to attend with a May 7 turnout and a midday excursion to the Dells, a Wisconsin summer resort, on the agenda.
John Madden of Emporia visited Burlington to attend court and stated he would seek the Populist and Democratic nominations for Congress next year if the conventions honor him. He noted his prior run against Curtis last fall and framed his candidacy as an exercise of his citizen rights.
In Jamestown a woman was elected mayor and council, with Jno Strain 22 winning mayoral race and Frank Lane unopposed as police chief. Tola reports Republican losses by 100 in most races. Scott notes county payouts under a new system, while Humboldt shows plans to bring gas via Forest Company with gas pipes to be laid soon.
Parish reports Rev W F Harlow plans to begin revival work after June 1 with meetings in Texas Iowa and Chicago. Other notices include a death in the city, a school change back to old commencement methods and a night marshal abolition proposal. Local crimes and business developments are listed with brief notes from Parsons Pittsburg Leavenworth Independence and Coffeyville.
The state case against J M Kinsella for pocket picking occupies the district court. He allegedly attempted to seize a Randolph Kan pocketbook from Hannah Lombard with Isaac Moon as witness. Police struggled to arrest him on a Union Pacific train in January.
Washington April 5 the senate adopted a resolution urging the Interstate Commerce Commission to examine fees paid to attorneys in an inquiry of further legal counsel in the course of a speech Senator Morgan denounced Spain's conduct toward Americans and asserted that if the flag of the United States refused to shelter the American youth Owen Melton it was a disgraced rag.
A garbled yet dense list of street intersections in Topeka appears, mentioning Morse and Jackson Streets, Kansas Avenue, Railroad Street, Gordon and Taylor Streets, Laurent and Harrison Streets, Grant Street, VA TM Birnot Topeka Avenue, and multiple other cross streets. The text reads as a street-by-street inventory likely detailing fire station access points or alarm key locations.
The state printer office faces a courtroom dispute over Revived Statutes publication. Judge W C Webb to publish 7000 volumes for 713000 with 2000 copies retained and sold. Parks contends bid was informal while Columbia firm Stevens prints. Union printers vow action to keep work in Kansas amid non union shop protest.
Leavenworth faces rising water with the river within five feet of danger as of April. Homes in the low lands are evacuated while farms are flooded and the Marlington road crew works five miles south at Barnes Lake to shore up track foundations amid the advancing flood.
The city of Havana plans a major sanitation upgrade with an estimated total cost around 16 million dollars. Work will start next winter and create 4 000 to 6 000 jobs on sewers and pavings. Michael J. Cady of Brooklyn has secured the contract with security bonds of 12 million, and Mayor Byrne, with engineer, prepare papers for Captain General Werler’s approval.
A public health lecture starts April 12 in Hamilton Hall, with a well remembered speaker from past visits. Mrs A Thyeen of 720 Henry St Alten DL describes relief after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for eight months rheumatism. The notice also reports Mississippi River rise flooding Mundan and Bismarck, delaying train service for days.
E D Neustadt flour commission dealer assigned to day with abilities of sixty thousand dollars. Broken edge collars made smooth by Steam Laundry.
Tim Casey and Mat Brennan plot a sentimental birthday gesture for Widow Moloney that ends in comic chaos. A red lead heart, poems, and misread clues spark a wild evening with Mrs Moloney, Mrs Carey, and neighbors, finishing in laughter and muddled romance rather than plans.
In Washington April Secretly Al Berla advances relief efforts for flood sufferers within ten days the disbursement of funds provided by Congress will begin The secretary met Col Gulespie Missouri River Commission chief by telegraph and Col Hilleje returned from the flooded Lower Mississippi district He reports on needed river improvements and the likelihood that the 25001 appropriation already placed by Congress can repair levees and restore the river to normal flow Capt Fited at Memphis is authorized to draw on the appropriation to cover repairs The chief of canal repairs telegraphed to officers to report the situation to him as the river conditions are assessed
The board of directors began a Mast night meeting to pursue a new one third mile bicycle track at Garfield park. J W Thupe tom and Wilkes Hodkas were named on a committee to obtain estimates and report at the April 20 meeting. The board will then call a mass gathering of wheelmen to decide the final action and invite riders citywide.
Washington reports the only bid to a wartime armor plant contract came from the Timone Siew company of Chicago. The offer covers about 3,000 tons of armor plate at $207 per ton for a 23 year term, with further armor at $40 per ton for remainder beyond 500 tons. Payment specified in gold coin. alternative terms considered for an armor plant section and supplied steel by another company. Likely referral to Congress.
The report notes near three weeks of rain across western Kansas, with heavy precipitation overnight on April 4. Farmers anticipate a large wheat acreage as ground moisture soaks deeper than in recent years, and crops look healthier. A separate item announces Mrs. Mary H. Ford’s art lecture in Chicago, with details on date, venue, and admission.
F. G. Logans Grain Letter reviews wheat market conditions with notes on European demand, U S and Duluth Minneapolis shipments, and cash market trends. It cites weather signals, futures activity, and prices near 2.70 at Minneapolis and Duluth, with buying trends by elevator firms and exporters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.