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

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1902

Page

2

Committees Unite Factions In Bowling Two-Man Teams

Kansas City scores high among two-man teams as Topeka talent posts 996. Buffalo, Buffalo, Chicago and Philadelphia bowlers push strong results. Key pairings include Label and Bork of Chicago 1,643 and Wood and McLaughlin 1,057. Rochester and Topeka teams also post notable scores. Hennie Monroe from Memphis wins honors in Philadelphia event.

Buffaro Kathas Dib- UK Makepeace Los Roster Turse Tle Mil Label Bork Chicago Wood End McLaughlin Hanhon Pasdch Moup Elvert Funcke Besseville Lise Lake Louis Weller Berrie Au Tristaio Eno Oka Brown Apolis Jackson wWhitbeek Schwarts Ures Spearline Meirs Hills Greaves Ence Kansas City Her Warden Frill Ae ‘Eslmne Peterson Cage Breet Manweller Miusiaden Dufrste Bnd Downing Eris Igor Buttoner Buffalo A. T. Winship V. Sut

Fast Night Exhibition Mile Race Across Twelve-Lap Track

Howard Freeman of Port Ix sped away on the sixth mile, defeating Jimmy Michiel Champion of France in an exhibition mile at Issieb. The race featured a very fast pace on a twelve-lap track with Freeman leading early and Michiel challenging late.

Howard Freeman Port- Ix Jimmy Michiel France Issieb

The Mash Note Gag and Corbitt’s Advertising Plan

A fragmented item from a St Louis note hints at a humorous mash note gag and Corbitt’s attempts to promote himself. The passage suggests theatre talk and a preview of social or entertainment antics with unclear details.

Corbitt Bt. Louis

St Louis Team Sold Amid Local Interest

A telegram from Detroit reveals that the St. Louis team sale involves Kullilea disposing of his block to local men. Forbes defeats Daugherty in a round bout for the national welterweight title. Forbes wins by knockout in the fourth round after a sharp exchange. Muir hints at retirement from racing. several riders and figures are discussed in the boxing and racing circles.

ST. Louis Kullilea Forbes Daugherty

Thoroughbred Card Delivers Upset Free For All Runners

In a day of heavy betting most favorites hit the board with wins while several races produced sharp upsets. John Peters, a heavily played chalk, jumped to a comfortable lead in the fourth race and won with ease amid a chaotic betting slate.

John Peters

Omesa Oil Described as Unique Pain Remedy

An OCR fragment touts Omesa Oil as a distinct liniment with a pleasant odor. It claims a pure vegetable base not turpentine or ammonia, plus four ingredients including a green herb that arrests pain like wind extinguishes a lamp.

Fragmented OCR Musings on Racing and Baseball Signings

A garbled OCR text outlines racing results with a third place note for Quiet Duicimer and mentions a close final race. It references Diderot, a steward’s demand for an investigation, and a wager of $52,000. It notes two matches for Borahom and lineups for Kansas, Nebraska, and William Jewell. It also mentions a Yearling Trotter sale and catcher Al Bhow signing with the Milwaukee club.

Kansas Day Banquet Tickets Sold Carpenters Ready Hall Crowded

Carpenters began laying out rows for Kansas Day banquet in Representative hall. Tables will seat 43 to 65 per table, with at least ten tables needed. Banquet to start 6 30 pm and end by 10. No reserved seats. doors open from east side. attendees to find their own seats and watch speakers. Secretary Valentine handles ticket refunds as applications pour in. A letter from T A Hubbard notes intent to attend Midwinter exposition, but he misses the venue.

Valentine State House Branley Burton T. A. Hubbard Bke Kanene Day Club Kansas Tweard Mileaile Glick Supreme Court Mr. Hubbard

An Old Pensioner Missing From Fort Scott

Relatives of John W. Fairman of Fort Scott report his disappearance after a period of illness. A soldier who draws a pension, Fairman vanished from home weeks ago, and no trace has been found. A letter to pension agent Cyran Leland in Topeka explains the situation in hopes of locating his address through voucher submission.

John W. Fairman Fort Scott Cyran Leland Topeka

Farm land sales boom near Wichita in Sedgwick county

Farm land sales in Sedgwick county surged with a total of 57,900 dollars reported yesterday. Robert and John Kerr sold 72 acres in Grand River township to Henry Bank for 20,000 dollars, while they purchased 640 acres southwest of Goddard from Dr. Miller for an undisclosed amount.

Wichita Kas Sedgwick County Robert John Kerr Grand Ruyer Henry Bank Goddard Dr. Miller

Bank Building Sold Claims Sumner Marsnal Purchase

Burlington January 24 Spear ley Beers bank has purchased from Thos B Brown of Westchester Pa now Sumner Marsnal buliding 30 which is now located purchase price was 420,000 The building has frontage 5 feet on Washington avenue and 140 feet on Harvey avenue.

Elopement prevented near Fort Scott Kansas

Sheriff and the girl's father halted a eloping couple from Parsons. Emna Koch aged 17 daughter of Fred Koch Delmonico baker, and Will Burke a machinist at Parsons. The incident occurred after they had fled home to wed tonight in Fort Scott noted by local officials.

Fort Scott Parsons Emna Koch Fred Koch Delmonico Bakers Will Burke

Sensational George Stewart in Kansas courtroom

In Leavenworth Jan 3 George Stewart testified his father W H Stewart of 17 Cherokee street conspired to imprison him to cover a murder. He claimed Albert Cummins a veteran was killed by Murphy alias Phillipa. Cummings’ murder remains shrouded. Stewart’s statements ignite further arrest plans as the case unfolds.

Leavenworth Kan George Stewart W. H. Stewart Cherokee Street Chatober Albert Cummings George Murphy Aliie Phillipa Lasvslup O Dave Stewart Blewart Aveay Cummings Lansing Nambie Viet Young Stewart Letteree Peeke Ubie Cummins Walt Dbec Murphy Vople Tully Seb- Toney Kenning Sturphy Durely Mate Erewart Baker Kansas City

Catarrh of the Stomach Cures and Digestive Belief

Article outlines catarrh symptoms including bloating sour tastes headaches and fatigue. Claims a digestion aided by a pill regimen Diastase Anco Re Pepin and Golden Bent, sold as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Warns against neglecting cold and promotes patent-like remedies.

Harlanson Btuart Crac Ieee Catarch

Noted Prison Visit and Desertion Sentence in 19th Century Record

In Lenneworth a man named Stewart bets Reig and a frail elderly figure reflects on aging. Murphy enters the state penitentiary on February 6, 3535 with good conduct, his release set for April 6. George Stewart, claiming kin to a veteran, recalls Spanish American War service and prior desertion sentence.

Lenenworth Stewart Reig Murphy State Penitentiary George Stewart

Missouri Pacific Sued Over Damages Claim

J J Wolfe attorney for William Master of Levy sues Missouri Pacific for 3552.76. Huster, a section worker between LeRoy and Moody, says a heavy spike struck his jaw by an Italian workman, breaking his jaw shattering teeth and deforming his face.

Burlington, Kus Missouri Pact Railroad Company J. J. Wolfe Willian Master Levy Huster LeRoy and Moody

Snow Falls in Wheat Districts Across Kansas

Snow began Thursday afternoon in Chersyvale and Fort Scott, covering fields with about two inches of wet, heavy snow. Light north wind aided distribution, improving wheat conditions compared with last year. Snow eased fears of a water shortage for residents in the Fort Scott area.

Chersyvale Kan Thuireday Golock Utoh Ana Turner Cie Tune Fort Scott

Municipal Leaguers Urge City Ownership Of Utilities

Wichita reporting local leaders bill to be prepared for next legislature allowing first class cities to own waterworks and electric light plants. Jan 24 meeting in Leavenworth elected Mayor Ryan and City Clerk Praybylowler as officers. Committees named for by laws, charters, franchise revision, poor relief, and municipal ownership policy. several speeches and toasts led by City Attorney A Helm.

Wichita Leavenworth Ryan Praybylowler League Spencer Topeka Hudson Fort Scott Pollock Kansas City Kan Spelcer Helm Bird Caton Winfield Seton Horton Uftice Luling Parker Shaw’nee “Prayer Judee A Mitchell

Fragmentary 19th century notice listing names and payments

A clipped OCR page shows a municipal notice with signatures and lists of payments or dues. Names appear with city roles or districts and amounts such as Leavenworth Wichita and Norton. The text is fragmented and interwoven with unrelated phrases about remedies and officials.

Official Order Suspends Norton As G A R Kansas Commander

The Grand Army of the Republic in Kansas issues Special Order No 1 suspending Martin Norton from the office of department commander pending a court martial. Senior Vice Commander J B Remington will preside, with Norton barred from duties. the order comes from Commander-in-Chief Torrance at Minneapolis.

Martin Norton J. B. Remington Norton Department State House Blue Rapids Remington Osawatomie Torrance Minneapolis Minn Abilene Post Sinneapolis Kansax Grand Army of the Republic G. A. Rh Council of Administration Department of Kansas Department of Kan EN Torrance H. Towler Grand Army Airclew soa _ernceane 13 Grand Army

Ees See Een Eee Draw The Charges If Norton Will

Norton faces possible charges depending on forthcoming findings. Police investigations focus on unclear circumstances and potential legal actions as officials weigh evidence and potential wrongdoing.

Ees Een Eee Norton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sporting News Detroit Aijon Ity Johann Sonora Muir Gel Horteimat Che Mauitof Spenariit Chentauteolt Russellen Garth Bay Nile Hragaelt— Dupens Imp. Hermence Oakland Omesa Oil Borahom U. Ve William Jewell Lawrence Kau Filia Jewell Kansas Sky Athletic Club Jay Berd Amin Guward Ky Harold Ientuckyie Lnto Fexneton Ofs Pire Amar Hileorbo Erie Havinie Miwa Jan Sulwauked al Bhow Etroit Siewna Americai City Ticket Office Union Pacific R Kantas Ave Kansas News Father Flavia Eos Peetepeeennes SUES Missouri Pacific William Easter Coffey County Municipal Leaguers Washington San Wei Can Ames Rewtde Pittebure Henry Drake Wiliam Caswell Benee Jackson Thos Shannon David Stockwell Pattick Landers Daniel Fleming Mun~hattin Rebecca Eee Helen A. Garlock Onn G. A Topeka Water Co Quincy Street Klauer Atchison Man Coat Atchiséo Georgs Ett
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