Southern Kansas teachers demand legislative action
Fort Scott and Wellington notes show Southern Kansas teachers urging the legislature to establish more normal schools and improve tenure standards. The union’s delegates, led by Prof. Conway and Charles Macker, press for reforms while detailing concerns over play and discipline. Also reported: local crime and oil development chatter impact nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouthern
Dorit Hooks
Amd
Leese
Ross
Echadis
Wthers
Prof
T. W. Conway
Arkansas City
Charles Macker
Wichita
Maseey
Oxford
Why Not See So The Great Actor to Give Homess Clip Cures Nights
A fragmented theater note compares recent and upcoming attractions including The Prisoner of Zenda and EL Sothern. It questions Kansas City's theater schedule and the value of a barely used opera house, noting sparse openings and an uncertain cultural train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Eisler
Charles le Bravia
Mall
EL Sothern
Zenda
Kansas
Oythres Nignis Acon
Topeks
Cold Wave Hits Midwest Shrinking Temperatures Across Regions
COLDER AND SNOWING. Weather bulletin reports a cold wave sweeping the West and Midwest including Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Missouri. Temperatures expected to drop 20 to 25 degrees before noon, with heavy snowfall reported in Missouri and Illinois and rain accompanying snow in some areas. Duluth and Marquette forecast bitter conditions as upper lake storms threaten vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaco
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Sioux City
Wichita
Springfield
Detroit
Duluth
Marquette
Upper
Lake
Missouri
Java
Nevels Case: Witness Tony Smith Missing Reported
Navels supporters cheer a report that Tony Smith a chief state witness cannot be found He testified about helping Nevels make the slang ster and the murder scene Mrs Mateon was found by Doc Ward Chief John Wilkerson says Smith is in Kansas City and will attend the trial He hints at new testimony that could affect proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navels
Tony Smith
Nevels
Mateon
John Wilkerson
Smith
Kansas City
Leadville Ice Palace to Open at Christmas with 15,000,000 Tons Used
Leadville reporters note over 100 workmen are building the Ice Palace for Christmas opening. Fifteen million tons of ice will cover a wall six feet high and thick enough to encircle the city, using the largest ice fabrication in town. Colonel W. C. Whitney, a potential department commander candidate for the G A R, appears set for strong support in the northern district as election nears. Separately, Chicago saloonkeepers face Sunday closing pressure as authorities publish arrests for keeping places open. The Selbimen glass factory burns, leaving 100 plus workers jobless. Smoke from the Little Gem cigar factory noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Leadville
Col. Whitney
W. C. Whitney
J. P Hareis
Whitney Ting
Santor Vise
Whitney
Cawker City
Mitchell County
Pebreary
Harker
Chicago
Daily Papers
Entestiva
Baltimore
Spalding scheme and carp stocking stir river race talks
A wild mix of sports and local outrage fills a page. Spalding plans for professional cycle racing near Chicago while plans to stock Cottonwood river with carp provoke angler protests. Also reports on Paddy Purtell vs Moore boxing night and racing notes from St Louis and Boston with riders declared professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Boasulag
St Louis
A. G. Spalding
Chicago
Spalding
Claes B
LA. W. Racing Board
Johnson
Sunger
Tyler
Consul Potter
Gideon
Racing Board
Bicycle Board of Trade
James E. Sullivan
Fragmentary courtroom exchange hints at a night visit
The dialogue notes an unintended night entry and a remark about a burglar and ill person in a house. It references Burghart's cigars and a cautious response to an unspecified authority figure. The fragment preserves names and a legal setting without graphic detail.
Not Scars of War Ailing Ex‑Army Woes in Kansas Jail
Special Examiner Rays Young claims Simu lating Rome Gas Eizo is not George W. Young, alleging misidentification of a Panneyivanis cavalry veteran with severe wounds. Young, shown with a saber cut and multiple gunshot scars, was jailed in Topeka after arrival from Leavenworth where he’s lived for six years. His captain may testify to verify his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
George W. Young
Seltiers
Leavenworth
Toneka
United States Mural
Neely
Hie
Panneyivanis Cavalry
Ilinoia
Roar
Aspects Examiner
Pennsylvania
Thas Tail
North Topeka Social Roundup and Local Notices
North Topeka residents share news of visits and events with Miss Alberta Stavens and Miss Leor Morrow. Sunday school leaders prepare a Christmas cantata under Mr Thos Page. Mrs Sam Fulton returns to Kansas City after visiting relatives. The kindergarten association secures a room at Grant school as ranchers and Mrs Paramore begin teaching life lessons. The funeral of Mrs Al Dake is recorded from 1207 North Quincy. Morse returns from Liberal noting carloads of ca tle shipped. Farmers report broom corn crops but low prices. Local businesses advertise goods and services including buckwheat flour, maple syrup, and buggy tops by Geo J Gravee & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Stavens
Merideo Epent Sundey
N. W. Sly
Sundsy
North Topska
Leor ¥ Morrow
Logan Ateaot
Currie Chase
Winfield
W.C. Steele
W. H. Wasson
Pleasant Hill
Second Presbyterian Sunday School
Thos Page
Sam Fulton
Kansas City
Mra. Fulton
BT. Payee
Kindergartes Association
Grant School
Pennsylvania
J. H. Iielwrs
Kan Ave
Magnet
A. J. Proudtit
N. Kanaasaye
Geo J. Gravee & Sons
West Laureat Shest
North Topeke
Bell Phone
Fargo's Novel Church and Its Broad Beliefs
Col Irons describes a Fargo church that accepts all seekers regardless of faith, with no collections and a treasurer gathering voluntary gifts. It includes Jews and Hindus, atheists and agnostics, and a diverse membership led by a tolerant preacher focused on daily goodness. Also mentions a new bishop appointment in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
Col. Irons
Minneapoli Journal
North Takota
Bird's Divorce Key Statement From Labor Commissioner
The Labor Commissioner William G Bird issues a formal statement to the State Journal defending his silence amid a divorce suit involving his wife. He cites unfair gossip and asserts he has discussed the matter with relatives and friends who support his position. An accompanying affidavit from Samuel W Day, a relative, states support for Bird's actions and urges public understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Commissions
William G. Bird
Labor
Bird
Samuel W
Day
Wird
Drunk in the Cold and Police Court Gin
Three men were admitted to Chief Wilkerson's refuge for intoxication after a Saturday night disturbance. One suspect pleaded not guilty, left his watch as bond, and faced a trial in the afternoon. A patrol wagon and rain marked the night as Topeka officers handled arrests and a series of misadventures across Eighth Street and Khia Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkerson
Isobriates
C — Barnett
Wim
Earnest
Eighth Street
Khia Avenue
Chief Wilkerson
Frank Flora
Topeka
Tate
Judge Ferry
Market Report Amid Wheat Deliveries and Weak Cables
The State Journal notes a volatile wheat market as deliveries ran hot and weak cables influenced futures. May futures rose briefly before retreating after northwest receipts data, reflecting pressure from trade and logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Cincano
Circulation figures for 1895 half year report
The Topeka Daily State Journal presents a sworn detailed statement of its circulation for the first half of 1895, showing the paper’s six month circulation as stated.
Topeka Daily Capital Daily Averages Compared
The State Journal boasts higher six month daily averages than the Topeka Capital and asserts it leads in local circulation. Data from the American Newspaper Directory, sworn statements, and six month figures for 1893 to 1895 are cited to support claims of superior reach and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
American Newspaper Directory
Capital
Torrxa Starz Jovanat
Stara Journal
Shawnee County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frawley
Scott
Wellington
Paul Scott
Chtafot
Patrie Robsran Nas
Lewin
Bayens Corr
Fort Scott
H. J. Frawley
Ace
Anes
Cole
Fort Scot
Fort Seow
Lerrens
McTroubie
Parsons
Maude Tinder
J.T. Tisder
Woodbore
Newton
Newt Yeur
Hierentxsas
Autext
Lyons
Vo Bee
D Er
Service
Ee Ikene
K. Bemfleld
Cos Reraty
Helen E. Willard
Hutchingon
H. K
H. K. Ert
Mound Ride
J. W. Copperton
Law
Siern
Mack
Heddy
Wales
William Heddy
Appioges
Satan
Spple
Teneenworth Mies
Samuesi Evans
Biececk
Pep Existers
Lawaksee
Kansas Reform Editorial Association
Lawrence
Congress
Treasury
India
Teures
Cale
Mint
Kansas Ci
South Omaha
Elk
Tony Gulch
Chilly
Cottonwood River
Paddy Purtell
Dick Moore
Tros
Alletin
Fiders
Bostox
Bep
Thue
Cab Murphy
Gideon's Butte
Clase B
F. Haron Stow
Conway
Musa
John H. Gardner
Syracuse
Charles Hofer
Minneapolis
Hofer
Atuaia
Fountain Ferry
Ying Tert
Arthur Gerdner
John & Johnson
Raseas City
Dick" Moore
Paddy” Purtell
Abarabel Keshbear
Wetta
Unida
Battle Ground
William
Sayanail
Cilton
Washington Star
Burghart
North Topeka
Church
George
Edward A. Kelly
Concordis
Ius
Father Kelly
Lottie Bowes
Alabama
Miles Lottie Bowes
Alglutma
Ste
Macmouth
Ill
Dirs Bowes
Bliss Irving
Carey Preston
Miss Bowes
John Gribb
Faust
Walcott
Lavigne
Duc
Jos Walcott
Boston
Gen Lavigne
Saciada
Empire Athletic Club
Maspeth. II
America
Woodee
Bousphald
Tole
Peerless
J. K Jones
Druszisy
Card
Rite
Texas
Bomgats, Ltd
Alurkate
Ravens Crry
Cartie
Conta Tower
Atockers
Femdues
Saligti
Armour & Co
Armour Co
Wenre
Millars
Louis
New York
Liverpool
du- Toth
Seaboard
Dali
Uneage
Marne
Vierbie
BIO
Ceawremirs
Goopwrs
Topeka Grain Stock Exchange
Urat
Tunis
The
Topeka Daily State Journal
Ce Averse
Stave Journal
Torera Dany State Journal
Associated Press
State
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!