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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
4
A garbled column mentions legal matters, ship subsidies, and public figures. References include General Fred Funswo arriving, Mrs Nation in town, and Carrie Nu View’s wrecking of several projects. The piece reflects urban gossip, policing, and political commentary with several garbled names and items.
An editorial critical of American appetite for mimicking English policy and Morgan's life insurance schemes. It discusses prohibitive premiums, the implied value of Morgan’s life in markets, and references Queen Victoria era risks and Edward VII. The piece notes the immense figures tied to lifepolicies and the broader impact on stock markets and business confidence. It also alludes to a Washington Post report on a steel conglomerate, highlighting the vast scale of billions and the conceptual grasp required to comprehend such figures.
The Springfield Republican examines proposed capitalizations and salaries to recruit 500000 men at high wages, arguing the plan concentrates power to raise prices and impose tribute on the people, asking what the public will do in response.
Fragmented account at Trinity Church Kansas City describes a social event last night after remarks about marriage and charity. The text contains garbled phrases about money, generosity, and social expectations, with troubling references to blame and personal conduct.
A garbled quotation filled with aphorisms on aging, experience, honesty, art, and love. It ponders mistakes from pride, the burden of labor, preferring busy lives over loafing, and the unpredictable nature of both men and women. The piece ends with scattered musings on judgment and fate.
A damaged OCR fragment sketches a crowded scene with speakers and roles, mentioning a speaker of the house, a wife as balance wheel, and a tense exchange about authority and control. Names and clear events are incomplete, but hints of political theater and social roles emerge from the garbled dialogue.
An old Camden anecdote recalls a hedge scene where a clock rings twelve, prompting a girl’s wonder about the hour and the lingering hush of the street. The passage weaves memories of love letters and city life as the clock tolls.
The clipping reports varied items from Burton supporters and a punchy protest, to a plan for temperance pledges and a legal dispute over a fair trial. It notes a Syracuse electric belt factory origin, a Cottonwood Falls man’s testimony about a case in Holden, Missouri, and several unnamed events reflecting rural gossip and public life.
A colorful记 tale recalls Wes Murdock becoming Galena fire chief amid the town’s growing fire service. The narrative covers town figures like John Bturrock, merchant Wellep, and Sexton, with scenes of celebrations at the fire house, a mock fire drill, and a ride to a blaze with St Louis fire chiefs.
Fragmented OCR text shows a claim of relief from grip and nerves after using Dr Miles Pain Pills and Miles Nervine. The passage includes garbled personal testimonies and mentions of stomach issues, headaches, and revived health, but the exact details and names are mostly unreadable.
The piece notes a severe tone in Pieacant Hill area and marks changes at New Era Dept Store with ladies shoes priced at 1.75 and rubbers at 25 cents a pair. It lists relocations of residents, social meetings, and community notices including church guilds and a duplicate whist club gathering.
Business men are invited to Lenten meetings in the MC A rooms from 11 2 to 12 66 commencing tomorrow. The noontime hour is chosen as most suitable. These moontide Lenten services have grown popular in larger cities and are patronized by the intended audience. Dean Sykes of Grace Cathedral will lead the first week with a ten minute address, followed by hymns and devotions.
Auditor Cole and the Attorney General report plans to erect a new flower bed near the grounds. The custodian notes the space has deterred progress and the project may begin after a period of preparation. The effort honors Stites School and aims to enhance the state grounds.
A large audience at Crawford last night enjoyed the Madison Square Theater company in A Southern Rose. The performance drew praise for its light comedy appeal as actors like Mr Norman Hows and Ellie Thomas entertained the crowd. An American Heiress is planned for tonight with tickets priced at 20 cents.
Port Clinton Ohio February 22 sixty peach growers of Catawa Inland form a combination to fight the San Juan seals blamed for destroying peach orchards in the region. The association invites trusters and raises funds to protect crops and seek remedies against the pest.
In a session at dawn, lawmakers authorized a Poor Relief Expenditure Fund for Riverside County to aid the poor. Funds will be directed to Mrs Thorpe and James Lawrence, with commissioners empowered to condemn and draft land for ditch construction as needed. The measure targets eight quarter sections of Wichita County to support the city telephone system project.
Lenten services start Wednesday at Grace Cathedral with Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m. and an Ash Wednesday address by the Dean. Other services include Holy Communion at St Simon's Seventh and Western Avenue at 7:30 a.m. and special Ash Wednesday addresses by Canon Bywater, plus notes on county spending and local legislative actions.
A truncated notice lists round trip Washington D C fares and departure details with tickets on sale February 23 and March 1.2 for the inaugural ceremonies, returning March 8, via a specified agent. Also includes unrelated health ad and a Cleveland minister lecture notice.
Travel deal text from 1900s era list touts a Washington D. C. and Return fare of 31.95 with Sante Fe Route. Mentions tickets on sale March 12 and April 19, 38. Includes vague references to cheap California rates, tourist stockers and chair cars, and a rental building ad.
The session debates on the Grattan school text book bill grew heated as Dovey moved to delay proceedings to 2 PM Wednesday. Ed McKeever charged partisan delaying tactics while Dooley and Hamerstund pressed for timely printing and consideration amid chaotic floor scenes and strong rhetoric from Grattan and others.
A Pekin dispatch says Li Hung Chane and Prince Ching informed the court agrees to refine punishments. Shanghai reports a special dispatch noting an expedition to Sian Fu by British German French and Italian forces with Marshal Count von Waldersee leading the march.
Fragmented text suggests belief party claims penetrated Cumberland Mine and alleges fraud involving CORA & GRAY of Washington DC. Mentions Santa Fe Route ticket returns and a Daylight Ride from Buffalo to New York, with railway routes and ticket details amid a murky freight of notices and advertisements.
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.