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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports rumors and comments on postwar finances, stock market chatter, and notable figures. It notes Prince Henry’s imminent arrival, possible ransom bandits, and speculative ideas on armored trains for umpires. It also mentions suburban property value rises and questions around funding for missing person Misa Stone, with commentary on stocks and insider knowledge.
An extract from a 19th centuryMonthly Summary of Commerce and Finance surveys major ship canals. It details cost dimensions and operation, noting the Guex canal as the longstanding example, with Sault Ste Marie, Welland, and others less documented due to recent or limited operation. It lists several notable canals and their connecting seas and lakes.
A historical survey details major global canals and their costs depth widths and tolls. It covers the Corvitt canal Gulf of Corinth to Gulf of Regina, the Manchester ship canal, the Kiel Canal, North Holland canal and Caledonian canal, plus the Canal du Midi. It notes Great Lakes connections via Welland Sault Ste Marie and St Marys canals with vessel counts and tonnages, costs and locks, and contrasts in traffic trends.
A garbled fragment from the Atomson globe discusses poor lectures, latent styles, a French girl and American girl marriage notions, and reactions to loud noise. It mentions a man’s daughter, amateur entertainments, and misplaced affection as it hints at social expectations and misunderstandings.
A fragmented, dated collection of maxims on men and women, fate, and patriotism. The speaker critiques fools and patriots, notes marriage bargains, ground-floor opportunities, and calls for practical choices over boastful pasts. The tone is wry and morally pointed, with social commentary embedded in terse statements.
A satirical reminiscence from the New York Press mocks a bachelor’s brittle temper and misplaced trust in money. It contrasts prudence with carelessness, noting a man’s view of his mother in law depends on her wealth and family size.
Fragmentary verse reflects a Philadelphia periodical’s critique of virtue and gender norms. It lampoons moral stiffness and the idea of consistency as a virtue women supposedly overlook, offering a dated, satirical view of social mores.
A twin locomotive wreck on the Columbus Sandusky and Hocking Valley line near Nelson Avenue crossing in Shepard area results in one fatality and several injuries. The dead include Grogan the engineer and Wintering the fireman. Others injured suffer various burns, scalds, and cuts as the crash tears apart two engines and 32 gondola cars.
Alice Morton fourth daughter of former Vice President Morton and Winthrop Rutherford married yesterday at Grace Episcopal Church. Rev Dr Huntington officiated. Wedding simple with two bouquets, ivory satin gown, orange blossoms, ivory prayer book. Present included Marqu de Tulleyrand and many prominent guests.
Kansas City delegates convene the third annual Kansas Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents in Topeka at Hotel Throop. Officers to be elected, banquet and smoker planned, executive and grievance committees listed, with social exchanges and topics on wife disposal noted.
A patient from Long California Junction Iowa reports chronic catarrh for three years and fatigue. After taking Hood's Sarsaparilla, appetite returns, sleep improves, headaches ease, and all catarrh symptoms vanish, showcasing blood cleansing as the remedy.
Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to relieve ailments and keep the promise. The ad urges timely purchase rather than delay in taking Hood's today.
Albert Bierstadt the noted painter died last night at his New York City home at age 72 after a walk from the Union Rescue Club. Born in Düsseldorf Germany he moved to America as a child and studied in the Düsseldorf school influencing scenes from the West to the Alps. His works include Storm on the Lata orne Hill and California landscapes now in major collections. He received medals from multiple nations and was a member of the National Academy of Design. He died of heart disease following a brief illness.
A large insurgent band in Batangas province surrendered to Lieut Charles D. Rhodes of the Sixth Cavalry at Banang. Major Amoranto, two captains, six lieutenants and 28 Filipino soldiers gave up after three weeks of pursuit and supply destruction. Five skeletons from the Thirty-ninth Infantry’s November 1900 action were recovered and will be shipped to the United States.
Attorney General Knox acts to appeal Captain Peter C. Tieming’s case to the United States Supreme Court. The issue hinges on whether a military court with regular officers can try volunteer officers. The St. Louis circuit court decision favored the government’s challenge, but the War Department seeks a higher ruling before accepting the lower court as final.
Washington reports a Tillman proposed resolution directing the civil service commission to transmit to the Senate a statement showing the apportionment of employees across government departments by state and district, with percentages. Burrows defends Philippine tariff bill and U S duties in the islands. He cites war origins and governance obligations while urging revenue needs. In the House Little argues for Indian Territory reform, noting 397,000 whites with no voice, 80,000 white school children but few schools, and calls for territorial government or statehood.
In Topeka Mayor Parker orders Mrs Nation from his office she resists arguing she has a right to speak. She assails the mayor accusing him of tolerating vice and failing to enforce laws. The clash ends with Nation threatening and the mayor ordering her out as onlookers observe the heated exchange.
Autopsy by Drs Hogeboom Buckmaster and Munn found peritonitis likely from a criminal operation. The inquest at DeMos and Penwell's undertakers this afternoon concluded with no clear responsibility. Lizzie Revkert, a dishwasher at the European restaurant, died Monday night at 7 00 after a brief illness. Her family lives on North Kansas Avenue and funeral is set for tomorrow.
At Oakland Presbyterian church last night the Washburn college orchestra and male quartet filled the Ler tire course with a crowded audience. Miss Luella Clarke directed violin, delivering a varied program including Schiepestel overture and works by Quadotti and D Arcy Saxon.
An official announcement outlines Bock Island Railroad taking over its own route from St Paul and extending service via the Chicago corridor. Details remain scattered as project scope and timelines are clarified.
Colorado Springs Feb 19 John W W Proudfir a noted mining stock broker posted a notice on the Colorado Springs mining Stock exchange that his firm cannot meet its obligations He was president and treasurer of related Gold Mining companies at Cripple Creek Peru Is in Trouble Lima Feb 1 cabinet crisis continues minister of war impotent in face of the situation
In Trenton New Jersey twelve Princeton students were arrested today for malicious mischief after painting the battle monument and surrounding houses with yellow figures and inscriptions. Names include Jamon Smith Os bourn Curtis F G Connell Robart Pettitt FG Wylie H Minott Lambert Cadwellader Rulon Misier Jr H C Raymond Franke Reinhart and Wal Sertie. Bonds set at 200 dollars each.
A Saturday paper recalls the elura leader B Baker and a likened fable The Dog and the Moon from Puck describing a small dog barking at a large moon which smiles at the night sky The tale cautions about overreach and stirs local neighborly talk in the column’s playful reflection
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.