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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1903
Page
3
In Butler County district reports, approximately 1,400 acres were planted this season across several farms and fields. Local growers note steady progress and see favorable conditions shaping crop yields for the year.
An OCR fragmented item describes goats as effective orchard cleaners and feed for various animals, mentioning a county discussion about livestock feeding and agricultural practices. It references breeders, local farmers, and political figures debating farm efficiency, rail shipping, and state policy impacts on rural livelihoods.
Sterling Kansas reports a baffling set of disappearances with Nathan Wilson returning after an August 17 dive incident and another man, W. st. ud dle, vanishing from the local department store. Mrs. Ridley contends with the unexplained loss of both her husband and her son, leaving the town unsettled.
Fragmentary OCR note recalls a man who enlisted but did not see action in the war with Mertens. He moved to an area called Anie section where there was no ruse to be men, described as a good Christian.
A railroad collision near Great Bend Kansas injures several people including Ny Niki and Kamms. one engineer is crushed and likely to die. The crash involved a branch engine derailing after a switch and a Creight from the west striking a freight, demolishing the engine car. several unnamed workers are reported injured with varying severity.
Leavenworth native Auril-Wiett Waulfekuhler died late Saturday after a long illness. He arrived in Leavenworth in 1880s and worked with his mother in wholesale groceries, later in banking and cattle interests. He leaves a widow and three sons, including Senator Lot Waulfekuhler, who is currently on a wedding trip in California.
In Topeka a second St Johns Jubilee program runs from early September with services at Union Church and a series of concerts and cantatas at the Topeka Auditorium The event calendar includes opening concert on September 1 and major programs through September 10 plus sermons and youth activities The city also reports delays in paying contractors for the year with remaining work likely postponed to fall or next spring and bank discounts to clear old items.
A malformed obituary notes Malach Salter described as a hustler who fathered twenty children with six wives. It mentions birthdays and deaths, with garbled references to places such as Atchison and Indianapolis, and a legal claim for damages of $28,000 linked to railroad service.
In June 4 a head collision occurred in Stillwell between a Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe passenger train. The Fe was using the Missouri Pacific route to reach Ottawa and Hannine ity. Both defendants appear in the suit.
A Sunday fire heavily damaged a Horton plant with most of the building burned. The blaze, reported early morning, destroyed the engine room and several tools. Firefighters arrived as flames swept through the structure, with the new plant expected to be out of operation for some time. In Wichita, Ernest Dubois was robbed and beaten after walking eight miles from south of town. He was taken to Kansas City for treatment. In a separate case, Mrs. Fiona Chaney seeks 19,000 damages in district court for her husband’s death caused by a brake beam while working with a switching crew in local yards.
The city allocated crude oil for street paving on Market Street between Twelfth and Thirteenth, after a successful trial. Officials announced a follow up test in Riverside Park, scheduled for later this year.
Rev B C Parris aged 77 long served as pastor of North Presbyterian in Saint Louis and Southern Presbyterian church. He died at home after stomach illness. He previously organized the Saint Louis Presbyteriana Indiana to Ohio excursions on passenger routes including Chicago Great Western railway. Tickets were sold at reduced fares for round trips to several cities with intermediate stops in Kentucky and Indiana. For further information contact Geo W Lincoln in Kansas City.
New York August 31 The American League batting leaders show Nap Lajoie ahead by a good margin with a gap of one point to Dougherty of Towton. Barrett of Detroit and Parent of Boston follow as races tighten near season end. Cleveland’s Gorhmaur and Waddell of Philadelphia figure in fielding and pitching notes as teams battle for standings and honors.
Sheepshead Bay N J August 31 Hamburg Belle edged Leoni as second as sixteenth horse beat a heavy track field of eighteen to claim the Futurity by a head in a dramatic finish. Jockey Fuller rode the Sidney Paget starter to a swift late surge amid sloppy conditions and crowd subdued by the long race. An ancestor and Borgal entry were among the rivals in the eight furlongs event.
Hamburg Belle overcomes heavy mud and stiff competition to win the Futurity at Morris Park by a nose over Leonidas. The victory nets $56,000 for the winner as crowds of 20 000 to 25 000 watched in damp conditions. The filly trained by Paget and ridden by Jack Redfern held off Redfern’s late bid from Leonidas, with Kaline region, Keene entry, and Hamburg Belle as near favorites.
Cleveland Ohio August 31 An intercity meeting at Glenville track hosts the first race for the Cleveland Challenge cup replacing the Boston cup with a gold trophy. Lou Dillon the world champion will be crowned Queen of the trotting turf with a band leading from Billings stable to the track at 2 pm. President Deve1 of the Amateur Drivers association will crown her head. obstacles and anticipated large attendance. Lou Dillon arrives from Rendville ready to chase the world trotting record.
Baseball recap from a multi-league day including Indianapolis and Kansas City transferring a game to Muncie. The Blues triumphed 9 to 6 over the Tioosiers, taking three of five in the series. Highlights note a home run by Torrance in Pittsburg and strong pitching performances in St Louis and Chicago alike.
The Missouri Valley League features multiple games across towns. Scammon Maroons beat Webb City Redigs through a one sided match with a triple play by Riddle and notable assists. Altamont defeated Cherryvale, while Weir City Browns edged locals in a tight contest. Western league scores include St Joseph, Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Omaha, and more. The new passenger train from Missouri Pacific offers morning connections via Topeka and Garriett for residents along Inde.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions names like Springfield and Armstrong with references to batteries and fighting words. The readable text is garbled, giving little clear event or outcome. The item appears to be a clipped snippet with scattered names and numbers, lacking a coherent narrative or date.
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.