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

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1904

Page

6

Society notes reveal busy week with dinners and entertainments

Governor Batley to dine at the governor's house this evening for a Saturday fête. Mrs H Knee Little of New York hosts visitors with guests. Numerous society members host and attend club meetings, church events, and ward entertainments. Local families travel, visit relatives, and plan trips to Chicago, San Francisco, and New York, while committees meet to discuss Federation of Women’s clubs and parish activities.

Governor Batley Invernor’s Mra New York Baker UT Payne Don Mutrare Horton Meting Federation of Women's, Stubs Et Unie Tupstar Merstee Queet & Sommetee Deparcante

Russia invades Korea with force across the Yalu

From St. Petersburg reporting Major General Pius about Russian cavalry crossing the Yalu and Cossack support advancing toward Anja. Troop movements eastward over the Trans-Siberian line speed up as battles loom, with Me Army and Port Arthur actions likely to shape spring strategy. Reports describe Japanese landings on both Korean shores and Russian efforts to counter, amid mounting war excitement across Russia.

St. Petersburg Pius Ching Alexieft Rusek Yalu Leneritch Anja Korea Huassan trans-Siberian Lake Baikal Gereral Pflug Tien “Tien Becit Li Nish Port Arthur Coptinnes Baltic Windiepsuck Krard Artifacrs Far East Elaht Kuro Patkir Ice Plevna Russia Rostliille Alexieff Jaco Port

Photographs Show War Scene At Seat Of Conflict

The Italien and Japanese armies face transport troubles as the Siberian railroad breaks down hindering supplies to Manchuria and the Yalu River front. The Japanese are reportedly able to move resources more efficiently due to superior transport arrangements.

President lauds Payne on post office reforms in letter

Washington February letter from President Theodore Roosevelt praises Postmaster General Payne for anti corruption measures, prosecutions of government officials and departmental achievements. The message credits vigor and justice in upholding popular government and notes ongoing reforms.

Washington Payne Pe House Faeyr Wiife Department of Justice Theodore Roo C. C. Payne

Only Woman Railroad Advertising Manager Named

Miss Agnes Mullen of Topeka is hailed as the sole woman advertising manager for a rail war world, serving as manager of the Monon route advertising department. She claims women can succeed in advertising and details her method of placing ads with bold, direct copy and careful layout, noting she took the post in March and has proven her capability in under a year.

Joe Miss Milter Topek Kay Guicege New Jersey Alichizan Miss Mullen Monon Custom House Place Sestace Land Precision Mallen Langley Avenue Topeka Agnes Mullen Sis M Tre American Aunee Misa Mullen Andy Mec F. J. Reed Oe Se Ees

Remarkable Santa Fe Run Delivers Quick City Arrival

A fast trip for the Santa Fe company began in Pueblo and reached Kansas City after a 12 hour 34 minute rail run. The performance group, from Durango to Denver area cities, traveled on a chartered train, with the schedule tight enough to gain two hours ahead of plan. The voyage included sections of elevated speeds and brief delays, but the party arrived in Kansas City by 2:35 PM Sunday for a Sunday night show.

Santa Pe Durtie Colo Willis Wood Kayses City Santa Fe Kansas City Peeblo Stocack

Low Rates Announced to Southwest Merchants and Cities

The Santa Fe outlines unusually low fares to Melhees, Teas, Perens Valley, and many Texas and New Mexico points. Expansions include routes to San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, Dallas, and El Pam, with special pamphlets available on request. The offer targets health, fortune, and pleasure travel across the eastern United States market.

Santa Fe Perens Valley Sune Daly Fov Gallrie Belahoma City Shawkes Uber Tytory Fo Fort Wert Austin San Anfouls Hinstin Galveston Otter Polk Tetas Tin el Pam Dening Peens Valley

California and Pacific Rail Rates Listed in Notice

The notice lists travel fares from California to Oregon Washington Montana and Utah with fares of 25.00 22.50 20.00 respectively. It notes tickets valid March 2 to April 30 for tourist sleepers and reclining chair seats and directs readers to contact Rock Island agents or write to Fuller C. P. Z. A. Bath Topeka Kansas for full information.

Oregon Washington Montana Utah Mia Rock Teland Rock Island Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas el Paso Southwest

Elect Delegates to State Convention Amid Local Caucus

Local county convention meets at the courthouse this afternoon to elect delegates to the state convention. Delegates and alternates are listed by ward and township, including names such as Mark Pu, Lam berteen, Campbell, Archie MR, W. E-Stewart, H.ar Fage, Jordan, Holman, James, Es Delman, Wilson, Dibbie, Rhodes, Overton, Cunninghame, Miller, Conkis, Jake ford, Heatturg, Van Nyss, Lukens, Goff, and many others across Second and Third Wards plus Auburn and Ishk townships.

Elt Courthowse Real Delestes Mark Pu BH Lamberteen Campbell Archie MR W. E-Stewart H.ar Fage L.A. Ryder D. J. Hathaway C. W. Thompson Jordan M_ ©. Holman T. M. James LB Es Delman G. P. Wilson D. M. Dibbie C_ H_ Rhodes Mack Overton Chas. Cunninghame S. G. Miller Fred FF Conkis BP Jakeford EL Heatturg W.van Nyss John Lukens Car Goff James Mole R. Ridley Moan Maine W. Allen S. ¥. Stover Terreene Prank Abitt E. Shaffer FL Stevens A. Rodgers Nick Chiles K. Holliday A. A. Rice Whehey Otto Larson E. 0. DeMoss M. A. Ranchett Chas. Hodgnon Harry P Wa ‘Ogner

Navy in Korea Described by Visiting Philadelphian

A Philadelphia traveler who spent nearly a month in Korea reports a slim navy at Chemulpo consisting of one former collier outfitted with two old muzzle loaders. He notes Korean officers drill a hundred troops, bows and arrows among weapons, Teale uniforms, and a low soldier pay while the Seoul regiment remains the emperor's royal guard. The piece contrasts limited naval capacity with unit discipline in the army.

Korea Chemulpo Teale Keleton Seoul Regiment Emperor’s Royal Guard Navy Philadelphia Telegraph

Markets and war declarations discounting: 1809 1898 1870

Discussion notes how markets react before and after declarations of war in 1809 1898 and 1870. It cites the Maire incident and Kruger episode as examples of predicted or delayed market responses and explains how stock movements often reflect anticipated events rather than actual news.

Congress Um Pri Kruger Great Britain Transvaal France T & Market Eilat

Also Mentioned on This Page

I. Eee Coal In Society Matra Leonard Feo DD. Whist Topeke Avenue Atitione Tom Merrillon Ceutery J. D Bea Gaire Clade Prescott David Tenter David ‘Tener D.C Ear de Les Parks Amieim Ogeton Duke Sener Mes Ellie Touchstone Adam Sire Neliie Roscoe Duke Frederick Te & Hermin Cwlla Petier Egente Unetegata Mrs. Ritchie Date Fenian Nellis Hosalinis Pers Remar Purdoe Chace Beriain Park Sten Mrs. Titts Mrs. Lacey Robert T. Herrick Suny J. P. Dalvie Jain Hiawatha Wetll A. A. Hurd J. F. Alford Tessa Howe Jones Misa Margaret Jones ii Californis Willard Ball Sanisco Cal Frank New York City Sees Mr. Scott Chicaso Deka E Lard James I. King Padi Walker W. W. Webb Colens Ril Altes Hieita Hazel Wire Nansaa City Mary Mantering Sita Beaye Col Baker Clarence Nei Denver Eusian Thester Pueblo California Catt Thitha Wichita Third Ward T. A. McNeal D. W. Mulvane Howel Jones W. T. McKnight H. G. Larimer Logan Spaulding H. M. Philips W.H. Rossington Li H Greenwood F- Slope S Lindsay Bi. Copeland A. Sistine Geo Ak Crawford Albert Reid Jeufus Knott John Dudley I C. AI Bevelie J.C Smith Wes Stocnock Jamison J. W. Hartney Henry Bonbon K. Swayze Geo. W. Frost Frank Hobart Adoln E. Montanus Cmt Boosh H. Sanderson W. W. Peace W. A. le Thoorpson Albert Knowles W. J. Black W. J. Black, ©. L. Lewis, J. & Love Fred H Jewell Samson TE Fora. Miller H. W- Cogs Hodgike Rpl Hayden ME. Stoker Geo. Durshart W. F. Twetek T Dantes Y Jackson J. F. Chiles Joe Brown A. Sixtswarp Celestree J. W. Hutterfield W. S. Eberle J. A Ramey A. Swendzon Peter Davis E. A Jones Aang W. Prescott Hiram Drsahadegieg TL McDowell Johnson Auburn Township Bategates F .Bm. Stak Emmet Rigjeter Robinson Kernatee Ae Stout John Donnell Win Keck Iskh Delexsieo JL Durrmer J. F Wm. Green & Sons Rock Island System A. M. Fuller C. P T.A. Topeks Kansas The Topeka Choral Society E. B. Guild Music G. T. Tiffany al Tomiinwore Pavel Bootia J. F. Cecil William Farnsworth H. K. Evans S. T. Coleman J. E Stewart J. W. Palmer John Stephens DF. Hoover W. D. Davis
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