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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1898
Page
3
A loose compilation recalls Cervera and Morgan as symbols in debates over war, peace, and markets. Adm Dewey appears as strategic influence while dangers like a potential Houston stampede loom. Spanish bonds rise, a dog fight with a cat is noted, and a dynamite gun used near Santiago is described with technical detail.
Fragmentary notes reference Queen Wilhelmine dismissing a teacher and planning a garation before resigning in August. Philip Sheridan, Montreal bar member and Sheridan relative, travels toward Klondike to become crown prosecutor. Cleveland to unveil statue of Henry Rice for early public schooling. San Francisco moves to erect a Dewey Manila battle statue near Market Street at McAllister and Leavenworth, amid dismantled Cogzwell trade.
A historical report notes Sir John Willogenby and Culster Frank Hirpies expelled from the British army for their roles in the Meson raids and not yet restored to rank. Mary Anders Navarro’s half sister travels in Germany this summer and bears resemblance to a former actress. Hiechanen’s strict plane rules and payments in envelopes are described as harsh. Dunn, ex chief of the New York weather station, argues against moving West toward Cleveland, while Charles Breatway Rouse seeks restoration of sight with a million-dollar bet. John F Martin, tied to blindness, shows new treatment progress under Dr Cassidy.
A fragment from a Chicago page features aphorisms on love, ambition, and gender roles with quirky spellings. It blends humorous maxims about time, self reliance, and social behavior, suggesting a lighthearted, satirical tone from an era. The piece references Uncle Sam, Havana flights, and romance, framed as advice or reflection.
A readable slice shows social musings on sympathy for injuries in friendly games a young birthday party scene and jokes about fashion and court dates. It mentions a plumber firm and a laundry that guarantees color on colored shirts and waists.
In La Cyene on July 18 tensions rose during a mid-time scrapa with a melee among colored residents. BU Carter shot Ed Johnson in the left hand, likely losing a finger. Ida Williams and Gertrude Marks quarrelled, leading to a clash and injuries at the festival.
Paola celebrated a large civic gathering with 3,000 attendees for the first demonstration under the Miami County Good Roads Not Public Improvement association. The park featured a five foot pole, a silk flag, a band, a platform, and a G A R post at the entrance while speakers included Mayer Sellers Judge Sheldon and J. CL Sterling.
Leavenworth July 18 Harmseociation adopts resolutions endorsing William C Hook of Leavenworth for United States district judge. Resolutions forwarded to the President with Senator Baker and Senator Laker backing the nomination. Hook would replace Judge Poster, health permitting, and Baker predicts swift Senate and House action. Hartford Experiment Aims for Gas Wells Without Trumpets
Lawrence July 1 Theodore Poehter writing from Germany reports conversations with Germans who critique American and British press for bias. He notes Germans feel friendly to the United States due to relatives in the U S army and navy and discuss Spain and treachery while wondering why America is not better prepared for war.
In Junction City on July 18 a farmhouse fire at EE. J. Allin's farm twenty miles east of Bers killed three children aged six and younger. Two other children escaped badly burned. The mother had gone out briefly. the husband worked away. Mr Allin recently moved from Oketo, Marshall County, Kansas, and owns 820 acres lightly stocked.
Newton reports the municipal waterworks, built to replace an overpriced eastern-owned system, has proven highly successful after a year and a half of operation. The city purchased the failing plant and upgraded to a leading local facility, per the annual report.
Superintendent notes under old regime annual expenditure for fire protection exceeded 79 000 with limited fire plugs. New city plant reduces costs and increases plugs. HavitaHud? adopting water success prompts Newton to consider electric merit and a plant of its own, as current setup remains costly luxury.
Farmers Brenaman and Shelly face stalled work as quarantine halts their horses and prevents aid. State veterinarians Weinshank and Plecher have delayed humane euthanasia and state reimbursement, prompting a request to County Attorney Allen for permission to kill the diseased animals.
Democratic congressional central committee of the FH district meets July 21 at Concordia to issue a nominating call. Leaders across the district express stalwart support, following state convention actions. Delegates from several counties oppose Leedy ticket endorsement and back fielding a candidate in the Sixth district. The party aims for a congressional ticket while state-wide tickets appear unlikely.
In Leavenworth Kansas on the Salt Creek Valley hill a white habitation known as the Wilson House, built in 1844 along the Santa Fe trail, is replaced by a modern dwelling. Major Robert Wilson, the first settler and post trader at Fort Leavenworth, built the structure. The site hosted the first squatter meeting in Kansas in 1854.
Marion County reports a 12 year old, son of Bamberde Vegelilet Gales, badly cut on the chin with several teeth knocked out after falling from a mower while mowing weeds in a field on Saturday. He was found unconscious and likely slept before the fall.
Oberlin merchants report strong demand for twine and farm implements as harvest season nears. Dealers scramble to fulfill orders for harvesting machines and related gear amid a busy workload and favorable market conditions.
An afflicted patient details a severe malignant skin outbreak, claiming traditional therapies failed until Coricums Hoar and Gerrevna Resolvent provided relief. A warm bath and antibacterials aided healing, leading to complete recovery over two years with no recurrence. Witnesses attest to cure and ongoing good health.
Pittsburg July 1 9 Prof John B Fresier of the Great Bend Normal school visited the city and offered the presidency of the Kanes school to Prof S W Black formerly of this city now at Monmouth. The decision on acceptance is pending as the matter draws thoughtful consideration of his educational and personal worth.
McPherson County farmers start fall plowing as wheat follows harvest per local note. Lindsborg residents report early plowing to preserve soil moisture for next seed, underscoring the rule for wheat following wheat and favorable seeding conditions after harvest. In Chanute, John McClang convicted for assault with intent to kill. sentence pending. Grasshoppers appear in Rooks County threatening crops, with alfalfa and corn at risk. pests increasing though not yet widespread.
Scott Bioes, a young man from near Clay Center, was injured while threshing when his hand became caught in the straw carrier’s wheels. The bones in his hand and wrist were badly crushed and the wound is very painful, with possible loss of the hand.
A farmer living northeast of Gridley in Greenwood county shot himself in the breast with a pistol and died. He was about 38, married, with several children, and no motive is known. Lincoln Center reports the incident under a land of wheat. July 18. A 10 year old son of G Max, Natoma hardware merchant, was run over by a pine board bat and died instantly.
Washington July 18 Nearly 100 million dollars in cash has already been paid from the treasury on the war with Spain. Expenditures since the National Defense Act show a sharp rise with a large portion in the War Department and Naval Service. Daily war costs average about one million dollars, bond sales will boost cash beyond limits, and new taxes are not yet enough to cover all war expenses. The Protaint Episcopal church revises the Bible with a report expected in October. Union Pacific proclaims direct service to Denver, Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Portland with Pullman cars and dining options. Laundry service advertised with quick turnaround.
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.