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 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
5
A fragment from the Topeka State Journal copied by Frank P. MacLennan mentions war and local notices. The readable text references telephone offices, permanent home, and the New York office, implying a period-piece news snippet with community details.
The State Journal reports widespread wire service summaries of stock delines and credit tightening. Analysts note reduced confidence in new ventures, labor strife, and tighter money markets while discussing potential war risks involving Japan, Russia, and Britain amid Pacific trade and American interests.
A large crowd gathered in this city for the Hoch movement meeting at the Na Kemal hotel. Rep Stubbs chaired, with speeches by Rev Shawhan and Col. Dick Bue. The event outlined factional divides, praised some reformers, and warned against the antimachine line of Bailey and Leland aligned supporters.
A Glen flder farmer reports 51 bushels of corn daily for a week while odd notes mention howl of dogs and purifications in politics. The piece mocks politics, Governor Batley, and a local paper’s role as Hutler county’s official organ amid scattered, fragmentary items.
City officials led by Mayor Harrison and Walter J. Fisher outline a controlled fire at the ruined Iroquois Theater to test current and prospective ordinances. Experts from the fire service will monitor vents doors and drafts as a safety measure while assessing potential property loss. J B Freemin is invited to supervise the test.
Fifteen to twenty stockmen gathered in the Commercial elite regimente of Fergova to form a rele circuit for county tracks. The meeting reportedly drew more than 30 towns with C F Sampoon of the Stawe Kerposition company present. Organizers aim to create a large harmonious circuit to raise racing standards and encourage local towns to form smaller circuits, enabling a series of meets for all thirty counties each year.
Leroy Swarkwell a Black worker at the Rock Island wreck site in Willard is quarantined at 112 North Madison Street with a rash. Health officers closed Lam school Wednesday night where his children attend. Efforts aim to confine the outbreak to Ispeerent Newtinn. This is Topeka’s first smallpox case in eight months amid fears of an epidemic. Triple Tis Benet association plans a thrift party at Mrs. E Mueller’s home 128 Quincy Street Friday afternoon.
The supreme court hears the appeal of William Rambo who was convicted in Wyandotte County for second degree murder and sentenced to life. Attorney J K Cubbison leads a case tied to a 1902 Labor Day streetcar robbery that left a policeman killed and a night watchman wounded.
Kansas City witnesses testified before the grand jury in Kapass City Kas about a so called Liberal fence believed to fund primemende purchases from aldermen. Conner Hearne said he contributed to the fund.
National Association of Naval Militia met to promote a legislative bonus for the naval militia and later the fifty delegates present praised President Roosevelt.
The notice records the funeral of Frances Stuy to be held Wednesday with details uncertain. Also listed are the funeral for Chive May Nickelson, who died Thursday, and services for Mrs George Nielsen in Auburn, with related names and dates as read.
At a Topeka Commercial Club meeting, W W Mills was elected president with C L Woods as vice president D J Greenwald as treasurer and T J Anderson as secretary J J Brot retires after three terms. Directors approved leasing a third floor hall at 627 Kahens avenue for meetings and Washburn College music department studio use. second floor space will be subdivided for committee use.
Buenos Ayres dispatch states General Munila with 2500 government troops was forced to retreat against superior revolutionists. General Muniz resigns as War Minister Vasquez expected to assume supreme command. Uruguayan government forces defeated January 11 at Paso de Toro with 25 killed and 45 wounded.
Caps and gowns marked Washburn College seniors today as they appeared at chapel led by Dr. F B Davis. It was the last time in five years that a graduating class would don the scholastic robes. A cap mishap and a cap stolen by a junior caused lighthearted merriment during the ceremony.
Judge John Pollock reportedly ill from an apparent illness, with a Sunday adjournment possible as Mame Pollock may be unable to preside. Aides say his condition could worsen,/is at B J Northrup's home, prompting courthouse postponement concerns. Harvey W Scott advocates $2,125,000 for the Lewis and Clark Expo in Portland 1905 with Washington and Oregon representatives backing the request.
John Alexander Dowie and Zionist supporters enter Los Angeles to stay until January 7 before departing from San Francisco to Australia He denies plans to build Zion City in Southern California but says he may establish a city on the Gulf or Pacific coast He expects to return to Zion City from a world tour around June 30.
From New York dispatches reporting from Santo Domingo indicate the Jiminez faction is meeting with notable success while the capital resists. Dispatches from St Siemas note D W L forecasts a forthcoming capitulation of the provisional government.
Jefferson City Mo Jan 14 The Supreme Court today overruled a petition for rehearing in the St Louis Association case. The decision relates to preventing railroads from acting against the group to ban ticket sales during the World’s Fair period in St Louis authorities report.
In Hong Kong on January 14 a riot occurred on Hankow Canton Road. A rot is reported to have participated in the disturbance and the United States consul here has telegraphed the United States Minister in Canton regarding the incident.
Washington January 14 House foreign affairs committee favored a bill to create consulates at Mukden and An Tung China and to instruct Chairman Hitt to bring it to the floor. Also on January 14 Delegate Wilson of Arizona urged approval of statehood, arguing for western and statistical rights for admission as a state.
At Washburn College a faculty meeting approved rules giving the faculty power to abolish or restrict fraternities. A maximum of one fraternity for every thirty eligible men, sophomores to seniors, with a required dean’s file and house listings. Cards and dancing barred at all college functions.
At a meeting of the prohibition wing of the party last night, managers decided not to put forward a full ticket in the coming primaries. They considered naming candidates for sheriff, county attorney, and probate judge to aid J. Larimer in his bid for district judge, but ultimately refrained and endorsed Larimer as their sole candidate.
The Western Pet Stock association held its annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue hotel Wednesday night with a strong turnout. J. P. Lucis was named president, D. Wire secretary, and Henry Checkfield with Mrs. Annie M. Trapp as directors. J. J. Atherton of Emporia will judge next year's exhibits. Speeches highlighted the pet stock topics and plans for a bigger show. The State Poultry Association will elect officers this evening and discuss plans for next year’s event.
Polina plans a seminal aveting to compel 1,200 Ohio plant employees of Carnegie Steel to receive an ultimatum Saturday night. Acceptance or rejection will decide whether they stay at work. Wages have been cut by sixty six and two thirds percent, and workers refuse such large reductions. Also a lecture titled Savonarola by Alba C. Pierreel at First M. E. Church Friday evening Jan 15, tickets 5c.
Police arrested William Hyatt and a Black man for tipping a joint raid. They seized four successful raids this morning including the Royal Fred Rows place and 222 Kansas Avenue. Barkeeper and staff names listed include Thos Mooney George Simmons J E Hagan William Woods W Hord Richardson and Mathew Hunter. Mike Thompson was also arrested at the Royal.
Affidavits filed with the Senate post office committee in Washington defend Parsons Taft amid accusations of drunkenness immorality and gambling. Signed by prominent Parsons figures including Mayor Gabriel Shigi the documents claim Taft maintains a strong moral character and performance in office despite opposition from Sparrow and others.
The Washturn village committee announced that spring vacation will be moved to April after mid March. The baseball team plans an out of town trip, and no data on the school will be misused during the change. Grand Larceny charges are filed against Elmer Perry and John Mundan, a father and two sons, for stealing bran found by police. Claud, the trio’s last member, was arrested and will be brought to the state.
After a year with a huckster wagon the operator announces a new store at 817 Kansas Avenue offering a full line of small fruits poultry eggs candies cigars and tobacco. Specials for tomorrow and Saturday include dressed chicken at 12 pounds and apples priced from 25¢ to 50¢ per peck.
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.