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 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
1
Ohio voices condemn the fossil policy as an abomination while supporters applaud. The piece cites Republican convention opposition and notes congressional debate on currency, banking, and reform measures with Secretary Gage’s anticipated testimony before committees. It references Washington reports from December 10 and 15, detailing legislative actions and plans to divide topics for House consideration.
Fragmented report cites Mrs Luetgert alive in Chicago with a high court inquiry into the July tenth events. Editor Joby 16 and a Chicago watchmaker are referenced regarding her status and the alleged involvement of a husband and others in a troubling case.
A severe gale from December across the Irish Sea disrupts shipping around Britain and Ireland. Vessels seek shelter or reef to weather the storm as routes face delays and danger.
Last evening before midnight burglars broke into A. A. Hayes’s house at 1598 Tyler. They rifled sideboards and drawers, took cash, stamps, a pocketbook, a coat and two pairs of trousers, and left the house wire damaged with a window pried open. Police were notified but no detective has appeared to investigate yet.
Dee 10. Charlice Lewis, a black man, was captured near Wesson and lynched in Lawrence County after being identified as the assailant in the murder of Mrs Brown Smith and her four children. The grisly attack occurred on a rural farm along the river east bank. The father returned from work to find his family dead and wounded. authorities later carried the suspect to the scene for identification before the mob executed him.
Washington December 10 Attorney General McKenna moves to delay the Kansan Pacific sale after receiving Senate resolution. He telegrams Special Counsel Hoadley in New York to prepare for a postponement until about February 1. Court action and potential government guarantees loom as others invest in the project, with names and routes tied to the scheme.
G B Clemens surveys the ballot scene noting voter errors and the surprising ingenuity of human stupidity. He observes some individuals strain to mark ballots in awkward ways and comments on the puzzling patterns in polling behavior.
Lawyers for Sheriff Kepley spar with Porter Cook team over new affidavits. Court aims to finish canvass by morning as judges prep to review ballots and subpoenas. Coroner Westerfield and deputy Snyder issue subpoenas while witnesses deny or confirm party allegations.
Fragmented text reports the Iowa state Democratic convention focusing on nominating delegates and constitutional matters. It references fidelity to legislative limits, party aims, and qualifications, with garbled phrases obscuring full meaning. Strong entities and precise facts are scarce due to the damaged OCR.
The Foster Humane Society will begin a two story building on Kanak Avenue between Ninth and Tenth streets on the lot donated by Judge Foster. Building fund stands at 3200 and a loan will be secured for erection. Rent will fund maintenance. Ground work may start before spring. new board of directors elected. Special officer J Carroll hired at 40 dollars a month with per conviction bonus. Lady membership reduced to one dollar to boost female members.
Boston area voters chose several new mayors in seventeen cities as nonpartisan sentiment grew. Somerville elected Mayor Perry over Republican Phillips by 121 votes. Waltham favored George H. Mayberry. Lawrence formed a Good Government ticket, nominating J. Ry Eaton for mayor. Gloucester reelected Davis. Maiden reappointed J. Flanders, while New Bedford and Fitchburg saw cross ticket dynamics.
Baltimore dispatch reports diamonds valued near 310000 were stolen from the residence of Imoac EB Emerson at 20 Eutow Place, where a struggle and capture followed. The alleged thief, John Davis, age two, a stenographer, was found with the jewelry on him. three sticks and a silver bracelet were later identified by Mrs. Kate Menklemn.
New York reports a grueling six day race where only six riders remain from the start. Moore of Philadelphia suffers a bad head injury but survives after a surgeon’s reassurance, while Miller and Rice battle through sleep deprivation and mounting fatigue. Scores shift hourly as Rivierre, Schinneer, Hale, and others push toward a record pace despite injuries and hazards.
Big wires trust Worcester 1k The Washburs and Moon manufacturing company state several Jazz wire manufacturers seek to form a 2 vex corporation under J P Morgan Co of New York. Negotiations may lead to purchase of stock shares by Morgan, with no change in current management or operations, only ownership transfer.
Dublin reports the war office has issued an order to sharpen all swords and bayonets held by regular troops in roland. The unprecedented directive is a mystery to both officers and men.
The Emporia Republican reports merchants in Topeka plan a December 17 round trip excursion to Topeka with a $1 fare, offering 5 percent reductions from intermediate points. The piece notes Emporia retailers fear competition from Topeka and Kansas City firms, while stressing that locals may travel to Emporia for lower prices, taxes, and rents.
In Westmoreland county on December 19 William Signall died when a wagon tongue near Knecht's Amber broke after horses bolted. His father Jesse Biesall and bystander William Biganll assisted as the wagon crushed Signall between the tongue and the tree.
Berlin December 10 The Reichstag discussed government interpellation on thwarting the Standard Oil monopoly plan. Freisinnige leader Hert Barth warned stronger competition would make petroleum dearer while Loren Von Heyl Zuhrensheim pressed action against American economic pretensions. The interior minister promised a special freight tariff and a new import duty arrangement, but the matter was dropped.
St Louis reports the Mississippi River at a record low of 1804 inches with gauge zero at 7 a.m. Weather officials warn that Illinois gorges may break as Central Valley rains raise flood risks.
In Streator Illinois miners at Star Coal refused EW rest proposal, standing out for wage gains. A meeting with Secretary Ryan and union leaders resulted in a pledge to pay the lower wage and resume work at once. The strike ends with miners celebrating a victory after prolonged effort.
George E. Stoker today sued the Kansas State Printing company in a case against Mergenthaler Linotype Co for one year’s rent. The Kansas outfit, formed by Major J K Hudenn, included Dell Kelser H T Chase and Paul Hudson. The state printer’s term ending left the machines with Hudenn, who refused to return them and was left with a six year rental burden.
The telegram from Diaz and speeches by native Mexican citizens hailed William Jennings Bryan as "Our Great Silver Friend" during his arrival in Laredo Texas. Enthusiastic crowds gathered awaiting his reception as officials prepared for his visit. In Monterey Nebraska's Bryan tour continued with strong public interest and high municipal and federal attention.
Reports from Chicago to Denver describe a severed human foot found along railway tracks and linked to possible murder by spiking a victim to the rails. Police investigate a path west of Illinois border as mangled remains later identified as a man from Princeton, Ta.
Chicago reports HK V Meier named receiver for the Gulenk Trust and Safety Vanit compound, with Fort Dearborn building on Clark Monroe avenues involved. Companies include Mitchael Greenbaum Fans, A J Heck er & Co., and others. Building valued at about $600,000, partially vacant after many years.
Judge Hanen issued jury instructions before noon today focusing on key points of the case. The proceedings saw the jury attentive as prosecutors and defense presented arguments with testimony touching on intimate details of the defendant and his wife. Regional authorities, including the County Attorney, addressed the court and a group of agricultural officials were seated to listen to remarks scheduled this afternoon.
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.