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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
4
Newton Daily Republican urges Santa Fe railroad workers across Kansas to organize promptly for a Topeka Santa Fe day. Calls for committees, meetings, funding, and worker participation to ensure a grand parade and strong statewide support.
Topeka ladies sign up to decorate carriages for the Floral parade with many opting for in house or Flower Committee room work. Notables include Mrs HL Robinson Mrs J P Lewis Mrs CS Sutton and several Misses as the parade is expected to double in size. Those participating should notify Mrs Sutton to aid procession planning.
Commander Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army met with Governor Leedy and officials to discuss settling urban poor on small private plots in one western state. He outlined a plan to finance homes, provide work, and include a brass band to keep residents engaged, insisting colonists would stay and eventually own their homes. The dialogue touched on socialism, anarchism, caste, and the differences between city misery in India and Europe.
Topeka residents see a busy cross section of city life. Plans include a Knott County exhibition, a motor matinee at the fairgrounds, and a flowering float by local workers. Telegraph and railroad eyes move through town as officials travel, while civic, religious, and social events unfold across Topeka and surrounding areas.
Reports from the Peshtigo region describe grasshoppers collapsing from parasites after two weeks of predation. Farmers note many dead or dying insects clinging to vegetation, bringing relief after heavy losses last year.
Industrial Commissioner Davis announces two large cement factories will be built in Kansas to tap gypsum resources, boosting output fivefold. Santa Fe Railway will run dedicated cream cars to improve butter quality and market reach. Davis also credits growing eastern recognition of Kansas and western opportunities as capital flows west.
Nickerson notes a flue welder and Frank Risley returning from ten days at Las Verna. N M engineer Thomas B. Jones of Newton plus his family have gone to Arkansas for a six day visit.
The Santa Fe office force including dispatchers and operators left Nickerson for Newton, leaving only depot and section men. The Great Bend line from Selkirk to Scott City has been torn up and shipped east. A depot expansion is planned and a trainmaster has relocated his office to Newton.
United States Special Agent Fairchild of the Agriculture Department visited Secretary Shute and will report to Dr. Fernow on forestry matters. After the World’s Fair he studied abroad four years and was tasked to seek exotic plants in Africa and Australia for potential American cultivation. He arranged samples of trees and plants to be sent when suitable facilities exist.
Washington July 15 The book of Essays on Altruism and other subjects by Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland during her White House tenure is now offered at secondhand stalls at 55 cents a copy. It was once sold for 250 dollars and caused a 2 run in Washington society at its publication.
July 15 Charles Bennett living south of town climbed into a tree about 35 feet high and fell asleep on a branch. The Union Pacific will sell tickets to Chicago for 5.10 and to St Louis for 40. July 15 to get inclusive, also on July 23, 24, 26 and 28. August 2, 6, 9 and in proportionate cheap rates to eastern points. For information call F A Lewis city ticket agent 525 Kansas avenue or J C Fulton depot agent.
Washington DC July 1k reports fall elections in Ohio Iowa Virginia and Massachusetts for governor. A United States senator race in Ohio and legislative outcomes will shape party control. Republican and Democratic alignments shift amid cross fusion with silver Republicans Populists and prohibition debates. Massachusetts may swing away from its Republican lean, while Worcester mills prompt labor concerns tied to policy promises. A mix of local business and medical ads accompany the political briefs.
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.