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 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
5
A jumble of town news mentions Jane Ferreirathal and Maren stepping into state bank roles while local officials discuss tax, ordinances, and county projects. Updates touch on the city’s finances, the Public Works agenda, and upcoming council committee meetings amid a flurry of transport, education, and election notes.
A letter from Mrs. Diana Pyramid claims a simple topical remedy cures piles without operation. She praises a ointment and asserts it ends bleeding, enabling return to work, and offers a free trial by mail from a health pamphlet.
The American Baptist Home Mission Society holds its annual Denver conference with leaders listed from Minneapolis to San Francisco. It reports 1,349 missionaries at work and twelve new missions since the war in the eastern U S and Puerto Rico. The society plans to extend its reach across the forty states westward and expects to raise about 650,000 this year for the territory.
Fire at Mesker and Loewenthals iron works in Evansville Indiana killed a firefighter and injured five others as walls collapsed during a blaze that damaged the molding department. Initial losses are estimated around a thousand dollars.
The midwinter meeting of the federation connected with the Teachers Association has been given up this year because of a crowded program. A Topeka luncheon honored Mrs Ell Lewis of Kansas City, with invited guests including Mrs A B Thompson and many others. A separate party hosted by Miss Glena Cament featured chrysanthemums and two course refreshments. Several social notes list guests and attendees from Topeka society, along with upcoming club meetings and visits from out of town guests.
An old advertisement extols Ayer's Pectoral as the sole trusted household remedy for all coughs and colds. It contrasts it with bad cough syrups that may worsen bronchitis or upset the stomach, claiming six decades of reliable relief.
A Topeka social notice lists upcoming biweekly meetings at Tae home, with young men invited. Several residents travel for visits, including De J M Halm from Cottonwood Falls, Miss Margaret Mitchell en route to Galveston, and Mrs W A J Thompson hosting a complimentary lunch. Other items note Mrs Cook of Chicago visiting relatives, Mr Drake returning from Oklahoma, and Mrs Rowley planning a dinner for Mrs Hi Lewis of Kansas City.
Louleville, Ky. hosts the opening of the twentieth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor at Music Hall tomorrow. The credentials committee has approved 210 delegates who will be admitted. Delegates include W. H. Hasking president of the Ohio State Miners Association Patrick Dolan president of the Pittsburg District Miners Association John West of St Louis, a member of the executive board of the United Garment Workers of America Miss Grosshans is the only woman delegate so far with one or two more from Illinois expected.
Governor Stanley has proclaimed a reward of 160 dollars for barn burnings operating in Clase counts. Overbrook reports six barns destroyed by fire with contents. Oxage county authorities suspect an organized group of barn burners and plan to pursue the miscreants.
In Richmond Virginia debate centers on exempting Civil War veterans from the literacy requirement. Senator John W Daniel drafts a constitutional provision. The proposal mirrors a western state law that granted suffrage to volunteers in the federal army, white and black, aiming to ease negro disfranchisement.
Fragmented report suggests a contentious struggle over a senate position with discussions among parties about offers and potential party alignments. The text hints at pressure, possible resignations, and shifting loyalties as the contest unfolds.
The report notes Nicollet County and Hennepin County debates shaping the field. Local leaders pledge to abide by decisions and aim for unity as timing narrows the race to a single endorsed candidate. Public sentiment centers on consolidating support around the preferred contender.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee hears from Methodist bishop Hartnell, WCTU president Stevens, and anti liquor leagues on ratification of the liquor traffic control treaty for Africa. Absent members promise endorsement of the principle, petitions urge ratification, and tie the issue to welfare of Black populations.
The Peoples party will hold its convention in the Hall over 40 Kansas age bus on Saturday to nominate a representative candidate for the upcoming January special election. The gathering, in the Tecumseh and city wards area, will admit three delegates from each precinct, covering the First and Second wards and Cakes’ precinct.
New York reports a settlement affecting Countess Boni de Castellane. Instead of losing her entire income from the will of her father, she will receive about $603 a month. The case involved the Gould family and claims related to Anton Dittmara and others. The agreement provides maintenance for her and her children, with annual income cited around $990,000 from estate funds held by her brothers and sister.
Real estate transfers show Massie Ainsworth and spouse to Gertrude Sullivan for 200 dollars covering 402 and lots 404 and 106 on Swargert Avenue, West orm Land and Lotcoma. Fe Elumphles to frobece Rhea for 1,000. Miusten'e addition to Deer Park NW quarter section 12, Township 18, excluding lots 13, 1 Sa Whittenburch Avenue. Western TLant association to FLA. Limnas for 1,900. Ladies Meet adds Topeka Avenue. The Ladies' addition shows 1,000 with several lots and Topeka avenues listed.
Von Sternberg Amerigan Gist Londen long‑time diplomat at Washington and new Germany consul general in Calcutta wed quietly at St George's Church in Fimnover Sdisee. The groom’s sisters assisted, while Mr du EL Choate, the U S ambassador, supported the bride aboard. Read more on Designs in 24 Porcelain at Chas Bennott’s Optical Store.
Curtis appears to enter the United States senate race. Charles Curtie backed by Burton and Baker factions signals Curtis as a second-choice option if Baker falters. T. C. Hantell of Browns County and M. C. Halman note Curtis shaping the candidacy and outline allies and pledges guiding his path amid party dynamics.
A garbled OCR fragment reports remarks by Mr. BGS Sevelinna and Mr. Curtis about support and positions on a baseline and upcoming votes. The text includes disjointed phrases about presenting statements, testing with a date reference, and questions of roadside or gate access, with unclear participants and locations.
Scattered ashes ceremony described for a late individual at Pray Point. Details are garbled with missing names and precise locations. The fragment references burial rites and a public remembrance but lacks clear dates or participants due to damaged text.
Feit and Tava signaled organizing bodies amid Sheemia sbeagrels, set to influence Medie A with peer aid Fitlow the igen rae to the Pe Duthie ES ee.
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.