Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1901

Page

2

Grand Circuit Fare Opens at Brighto Beach Meet

The Grand Circuit meeting at Brighto Beach opens with a 2 1/2 mile trot card featuring Chesley Herr Georgena Creston etc. More than 241 horses entered including showpieces Lead Derby Stilt and The Monk Gata as main draws. The program lists 1:10 speed trials and a strong field chasing the top purse amid Detroit entries and New York connections.

Brighteo Beach Uetay Chesley Geormena Cristener Detroit Werk Bor Setallus Alle Geo India der Tyees Ksi Uprujen Pawar Pak Owen Martes Jackaanvins Baie Felner Hutte Srb James 1 New York Ued Shea Bam Heras Eileen Ing Etatiay

Hanlon After Elliott in Brooklyn Club Negotiations

Teoktrd reports Aug 1 as one spectator notes Hanlon and Elliott. Brian Fie, Brooklyn Biattasal representative, met in Rockford to discuss Ned ttusion's team. The old-timer observed the game and favored a possible Breckizna move. Elliott has an offer under consideration.

Pinkney Brooklyn Brian Fie Hockford Inagar Ned Ttusion

Johnson hints St Louis entry to American League next spring

Fragmented report suggests St Louis plans to join the American League upon entry of the league into the city next spring. The statement implies conditions and possible contingencies tied to the Hobson family and other figures. Details are unclear due to text damage and partial names.

Johnson St Boul Avetf Juhusen Piaftiing St. Lowe Hobsons Dusuvan Bur + Mert Giler

Fragmented Historic Sports Note on Player Statements

A damaged OCR reads about players speaking privately on a game and observers urging restraint. It notes published remarks and urges others connected to the event to consider their actions, with emphasis on propriety and decorum.

Constitution Ahead Newport Race Report

The amended Constitution beat the Columbia Saturday by four minutes and nine seconds in a windward race. The Herrestrom racer performed well as speed and steering challenged the field.

Newport Bawt Columbia Remrain

Helirick Leads Batting Charge In Slaughterous Game

Latest figures from the National Inugue show Emerett Helirick delivering a slaughterous performance as he climbs in batting percentage. Kesler sweats as Burkett leads Teaganote to Acored with accurate hits while St Louis sends a strong response.

Seybold Goa St. Louis Brook Farper Sam Ever

National Players Captured by American League Officials

State and New York reports indicate officials of the American League, credited by a Philadelphia special to the Herald, have secured a substantial number of players. The item notes the movement across regions as teams bolster rosters ahead of competition.

New York Philadelphia Herald Erasettshus A Wea Nea Brooklin Binsin

Grand Race and Shipping News Mixed with Baseball Rumors

The article describes a mid-race setback and quick repairs aboard a vessel, a close contest with the Constitution, and factions among Philadelphia players linked to Washington club agents. It notes bids for talent from Davis of New York, Song of Boston, Van Haltren, and others for Connie Mack's team, with Boston National hopes. It also reports Shamrock II's tow from Sandy Hook with Erin on August 12 as Lipton’s second America's Cup challenger.

Snemrock Sandy Hook N. J Shamrock IL Thomas Lipton Erin

Unclear historical sports clash described in fragmented text

A garbled newspaper OCR fragment references rival teams, players, and a forthcoming season matchup. Names, places, and exact events are unreadable, leaving an outline of a coast to coast rivalry with notes on ships, cups, and tense waiting for a result.

Sensational A Bon bunts casuad ub topsuia Kit and

Fragmentary OCR note mentions sensational incident involving A Bon bunts casuad ub topsuia Kit, with unclear context and no identifiable details.

Smart Set Auction Reveals Kurpes Stable at Saratoga Sale

In Saratoga Minnesota a sale auction today featured the Kurpes stable with the standout 2 year old Pirtig. The event promised high quality consignments and strong bidding as top buyers eyed live stock and racing prospects.

Waalbaum Fleischmans Saratoga Kurpes Pirtig

Hitting Leader Lajoie Keeps Top Spot in American League

Philadelphia star Lajoie continues to lead the American League hitters after a string of strong games. His season average sits around .414 as he adds to his totals with 3 runs and 2 stolen bases in recent play while remaining the focal point of the Phillies lineup.

Phiadelphia Rolla Wana Lajoie Philadelphia Jeanue Buttnrs Wes Semuoy Tdimean Hulme Neil Abe Aoe

McGraw Pushes Orioles in Marathon Doubleheader Quasi Victory

Fragmentary game notes recount Baltimore Orioles vs Phillies with McGraw guiding the lineup. Mentions a long 13-inning contest, standout hurlers Shugart and Belay, and Eastern league stars amid scattered scores and attendance figures.

Spectators watch royal procession in crowded German scene

A bustling crowd gathers outside a castle as the King, Count von Nupon, and a German escort pass by in a royal carriage. Spectators cheer from windows and balconies while nobles in bright gowns parade below. Theissante notes of ceremony linger as officials depart.

New York Aus Herald Homberg Sriines Indies Thie Aiser Javera Nat von Nupon Jeatlog Ahtier Pe Teuk Count Hulenberg

One of the Biggest Houses Quits Business in Leavenworth

Leavenworth August 12 gambling will be suppressed by law with a firm hand. County Attorney Michael says slot machines and gambling will close immediately at all places. Proprieter John Heechler confirms he has closed his business and may relocate or restart in the future.

Leavenworth Aas Afta Und Sa Michael Atchison Bly Michal Mny John Heechler Dar Beechier Eas

Brakeman Injured in Wellington Yards Train Accident

Mulvane August 12 Brakeman Cowerdine of the Tunkawae freight was crushed between cars in Wellington Yards as a train backed up to take slack. He suffered severe injuries including loss of a leg and crushed foot with amputation likely. head injuries and a torn ear. Doctors held hope for survival at the moment.

Mulvane Cowerdine Wellington

Log rolling officers named at Hill City meeting

Northwestern Kansas Log Rolling association elects Geo W Keys Oberlin as president Arthur Ledman Long Island secretary Bancroft Lenora treasurer and GW Folsom Achilles chief marshal. Royal Neighbors appoint Margie M Keys Oberlin president and Fannie Walker Edmond secretary. Delegates will meet in Hill City next May to pick next picnic site and date.

Norton Graham Sheridan Phillips Decatur Hill City

Topeka Citizens Endorse Local Health Record

A great public testimony from Topeka citizens highlights strong local support for a health reform effort. Joseph Voytek, cabinet maker, 212 West Sixth Street, recounts years of kidney trouble and relief after using Doan’s Kidney Pills, praising the product and urging others to buy it from Foster-Bill agents.

Topeka Joseph Voytek West Sixth Street Dean United States

Wichita Plant to Rebuild After Fire

Wichita Kay Aug 12 Wordwee received yeturday tat the directors of the Cold Packing company in sexton in Buffalo, have decided to rebuildte Wichita plant, recently destroyed by fire. The citizens have raised it r Doms of FG as an inductent. The news that Cold would revull was announced by whistles and bells. Grasshoppers at Peabody. Peabody Kan Aug 12 This city was visited by rain of grasshoppers at midnight. The streets were alive with the pests and they were killed by the thousand. Signs of them were visible afterward. Took Money and Disappeared. Salina Kan Aug 12 H C Houston a traveling silesman for the Butsec Packing company of this city disappeared July 26 with 3600 in his possession. He was last seen in Genesee Friday morning. Sail For Fort Scott. Fort Scott Kas Aug 12 The commissioners of Bourbon county awarded contracts for a new jail to cost 16 t. Pensions were: various names listed. Raided a Joint. Wellington Aug 12 A joint running for weeks was raided. Several cans and bar fixtures were seized. Nechar ced with illegal liquor selling. Bryan at Cawker City. Cawker City Aug 12 Saturday was billed national day at Epworth Chautauqua in Lincoln. William J Bryan arrived at noon and spoke to 5,000. Engagement of Wichita Aug 17: Bitten Pauline Lewellisiz and James Geikur Devitt of Oskicon a to marry next month. Homeseekers' Excursions via Santa Fe on August 6 and 39 to Arkansas, Arizona, etc. New Modal.

Dolds Wichita Kay Cold Packing Company Sexton Buffalo Peabody Kan Salina H. C. Houston Butsec Packing Company Genesee Wilson Bryan Cawker City Epworth Chautauqua Lincoln Branx Bryan City William J. Bryan

Wabash For Buffalo Exposition Trains Fastest Time

The Wabash Railroad promotes service to the Buffalo Exposition claiming to be the only line running through trains from key cities with sleeping cars. It promises the fastest time and a grand view of the Electric Display, passing two thirds around the exposition grounds for passengers not stopping in Buffalo.

Buffalo Exposition New York Boston Exposition Grounds Buffalo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sporting News Movses Brighton Beach Charley Herr Georgena the Hank Crescens Hanlon Elliott Brooklya Wante Hockford Club Adway’s Pills Secor Hewconer Asekiee Moe Tain Constitution Ulathas Witlcn Havi Mebtehiy Belt Jamies David Barrie Atuna Sandy Fey Dave Ae UK Ams Tee Oaumant Gentex Bip Mositig Ae Piarer Thase Han Hoje Joe Lesser Lawton’s Yacht Independence Lajoig York McGraw Nates Hells Orioles Eonay Siberton Jimmy Willams Baltimore Tive Secon Wee Fiarpy Fae Gindimand Philips Serge Doheny Saan Fos Cleveland Shugart Cain Sersaah "Brakken and Wood Belay Hawley Rourlsese Solarake Ormamaa Tone St. Pana Kansas News Mr. Cowerdine Lee Royal Kansas Atchivon Nebraska Vane Belpre Ouaws Kus Dumas Messrs Barrie New York Herald George Barrie & Son Watxur Sr Colorado Denver Colo Pueblo Ree Colorado Springs Manitou A.M. Fuller Wierd County Fort Scott Kas Commissioners of Bourbon County Thin City Menisoh John Gaston Ferma $i Charles Tee Bonner Springs Shain Arterial Charles Palmer Stocktown Mary Genoways Wharwater ‘i Aimum Henson Ariansas City Clary Willams Caney Arkansas Sutur Bidim Miegal Hguer Oxford Misa Lewelling Wichits Augus Jens Pauline Lewellisiz Banaue James Geikur Devitt Oskicona Senta Fe Arizona Idebo Mor New Oxtshorin Texas Rocky Mexico Fors Wabash Geor-Cullen GWPA Adams ST Chicago Oklahoma Gabaatees Rock Island California Fig Syrup CO Otrine Bama
Search Courier

Search the Topeka State Journal Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Topeka State Journal?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication