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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1899

Page

6

The Holland submarine and its deadly armament revealed

A detailed account describes the Holland submarine boat as a powerful underwater weapon. It explains its torpedo and dynamite tubes, up to date firing methods, and how its underwater projectiles could sink warships. The piece compares it to historical ironclads and notes its potential impact on naval warfare era.

Holland United States Air Hillant Barkly Aes Hatland Bint Mont Paweriul Tia

Engineering marvel submarine propels undersea vessel

A fragmented report describes an explosive laden submarine hull built of half inch steel plates, with layered compartments and nine auxiliary motors. It notes depth limits, air handling systems, and the naval mission to endure crushing pressure while supplying power and breathable air for long dives.

Tata

The Rockefellers from Father to Son in New York Life

Brisk daily walks by the Mackerellera pair in town reveal a father and son likeness as they traverse from Fiftieth to the Battery. The article traces John D. Rockefeller Sr and Jr from humble beginnings to vast wealth, noting the elder’s persistent rise and the younger’s devout, Bible‑centered early life at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church and Sunday School.

Bent teevier at the end this Mie other

The passage describes a proposed naval propulsion and air supply system with underwater exhaust, a suspended metal ring to prevent fouling, and innovative power sources. It mentions a 2000 mile cruising tactic, carrying oil barrels, and a torpedo boat concept using storaged batteries and electric motors, aimed at stealth and neutralizing enemy sightlines.

Pinay Miles Areny Belge Ates Anestars Korda

Christmas Styles for Men in a New York Winter Wardrobe

A period tone guide surveys men’s winter fashion with vivid notes on colors fabrics and silhouettes. It highlights velvet collars satin linings dogskin gloves melton coats and overcoats in black gray and white, plus trousers with higher waists and short hems, and references Paris New York and Montreal influences and prices around $25 to $44.

Rey Denisnes New York Paris Svorpen Melton Montreal United States Canada Waler Ile Lee Admiral Dewey Bine Ectiterion of Tashlon Prince Valve Admiral Dowex Tnd Colummn Prince of Wailea

The New Man of Wall Street

In New York City John D Rockefeller Jr. steps into the public gaze not for matrimony but as a possible heir to the family fortune. Wall Street whispers after an unexpected move into a new business line, noting his sudden wealth and pondering whether he will rise rapidly like Lester or grow steadily into a Sage of finance.

Ini Ives New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr New York City Rockefellers Wall Street Rockefeler Teather Young Lester

Young John D Rockefeller Jr. Grows in Bible Class Narrative

A fragmented profile recounts John D Rockefeller Jr as a studious boy in New York. It notes his quiet demeanor, Sunday School attendance, private Fifth Avenue school, and early roles at home and in church activities, highlighting his steady path toward manhood and later life on Wall Street.

Mr. Rockefeller Fifth Avenue Baptiat Church Rockefeller John D. Horkefeller, Jr New York Fifth Avenue

Holland Describes His Own Submarine Boat Project

The speaker details two built submersible boats, numbers five and six, with lengths from 63 feet to 14 feet for early prototypes. He outlines crew roles, self-righting batteries, and equipment including a torpedo thrower, submarine gun, and expulsion tube, claiming stealth and safety advantages and possible future transport across treacherous seas.

Taohes Diametae Roar Sone Duaneeter Oie Pligt Santslant Gis Harbor Det Unc Ough Dover Calale English Channel Bimness Rams asWaya

View From a Tiny Boat Cranks Telephoto Lookout

Fragmentary passage describes a 53 foot boat, gasoline fuel, seawater, a three foot telescopic turret, and a camera above water to capture views of surroundings. The text mentions John P. Holland and a vantage setup for observing events on the surface.

John P. Holland

Russia's Coronation Gild Unfolds Elaborate Moscow Rite

A fragmented account describes the coronation rite for the Russian crown, noting a special christened crown used at Moscow or Kiev, kept on display for days. It mentions the crowning of the czar and the Metropolitan, elaborate masses, and ritual actions by deacons and clergy.

Mary Raya Moscow Kiet Prinete Cuttun

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Navy Fur Ons Noir Oxford London Prince OF Wales Fiftieth Disiande John D. Rockefeller Hoth Rockefeller Rims Harney Garnato Cecil Rhodes Htorkefeller John 1D. Rockefeller, Jr NAVY John Holland Navy Department the Money World Ana Wald Street America Russia
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