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 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
1
Patrols report ongoing crowd presence as authorities maintain order around the Buy Roberts event. Officials cite 45 000 strong turnout, with security forces organized to prevent disturbances and ensure safety for attendees. Local agencies coordinate with organizers for crowd management and traffic control.
London reports from Paardeverg detail tense Boer defense at Ladysmith and evolving siege tactics. Dispatches describe trenches, improvised fortifications, and balloon reconnaissance aiding British operations. Crone's fate remains uncertain as reinforcements move, with reports of heavy fire, casualties, and strategic pressure on Boer positions.
A Journal reporter surveys the Klondike district near Leavenworth as pension payments trigger a temporary reopening of dives and disorderly houses. The piece describes filthy surroundings, shanty bars, and a barber shop amid the derelict, crime-associated area with notes on keeper threats and enforcement delays.
The article notes nearly two thousand delegates gathering for a day of assembly and related events with significant attendance and organizational involvement planned on site.
The twenty second annual session of the grand lodge A O U W of Kansas opens in Representative Hall Topeka this week with 5000 visitors expected. Candidates for grand master and other offices are named and the public meeting includes an anthem of welcome and a grand ball at Metropolis hall.
The document lists members and chairmen for multiple committees including ways and means chaired by T. sowie Rat DE OF EMP ND FOR ME EREORIA GRAN, fiance chaired by T. B Brown, entertainment chaired by J. W. Gibbons, ing chaired by Frack Blanch, badges chaired by John Ash, decorations chaired by BL Schmidt, and team work chaired by B. C. Warren. Addresses on East Sixth Street, Qathey Street, West B Street, West Seventh Street, Branner Street, North Van Buren Street, and Kansas Avenue are provided for several members.
The deputy system, praised as a gratifying success, is outlined by Grand Master Workman Crider who notes improved results and cost savings in multiple jurisdictions. He cites certificates issued, enhanced membership, and plans to extend the system, while warning of funding gaps and proposing tax and fee adjustments to sustain both deputy and premium systems.
A public figure pressures Democratic leaders to grant concessions as leverage in stalled negotiations. The move signals intensified bargaining and raises questions about timing and potential policy outcomes.
Washington February 26 The house reconvenes at 11 to resume debate on the Porto Rican tariff bill amid sparse floor attendance and partisan rigidity. Democratic leader Richardson denounces the majority’s bill as faulty while seeking a one night extension and a Wednesday substitute amid tense exchanges with Republicans.
The United States Milling Company, known as the flour trust, collapsed Saturday. three receivers were appointed by Judge Jenkinson in the New Jersey court. Receivers Daniel Thomas, Charles E. Kimball, and Albert Lorine now manage the property. The failure stemmed from an inability to secure funding in a weak money market.
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.