Chief Steele Targeted by Temperance Committee Probe
A temperance committee report accuses Chief of Police Steele of protecting vice and inflating fees. It urges removal, alleges conflict with state law, and claims the committee cannot secure county or city attorney aid. The panel asks for commission action and public accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obler Sree
Poiler Chaebol
Potkos
Supreme Court
Jermere
Jetmere
Diane
Weinley on the tariff and revenue impact
The President believes the tariff will raise revenue beyond the Wilson bill, and will improve business conditions. He indicated that early assessment will show the law’s effect on revenue and economy as the nation moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Extermination of crime spree dominates Selma and Decatur reports
Two days of murder verdicts and indictments fill the Alabama wires. George W. HM Richard found dead by the church altar. Rev. Stockex and others named as accomplices. Penweil hanged in Selma after a confession and prayer. John Johnson hanged at Livingstone for murder of Archie Clarke. Lewis Phompson tried in Decatur for criminal assault on a white child. another suspect linked to the case awaits trial with death as the likely verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Patterson
Carovr
George W. HM. Richard
A.V. Stockex
W. P. Brown
Wm. Bracey
Mace &. Coleman
Calvin Micon
Selmt
Ann
Sage
Ps Penweil
Bim Ty Shire
John Johnson
Livingstone
Archie Clarke
Cyclone Kills Seven in Iowa Farm House
A July 31 special report details a tornado near Ban Jive and Jacksonville division of Chicago & Allen that struck the AC McDowell farm. Seven people died including A C McDowell and his family. several others injured. The storm destroyed the McDowell home barn and grove, then crossed toward San Joes and Mason City, Kelming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twister
Hi Ino's
Hivomington
Marles
Jerksonville
Chicago & Allen
McDowell
A.C. McDowell
Hie Cranilian
Samuel Briwenles
Tree
Grownlee
Jessie Groves
Leichber
McDowell's
A. ©. McDowell
Charles
Mary
Skehuy Burt
McDowell House
Walnut Grove
Town
San Joes
Mason City
Kelming
Presbyterian Church
Lyons Kan Man Insane in New York Center
An elderly Lyons Kansas man, believed identified by a paper on him, entered Hayes to Mackay on Broadway and refused to answer questions. Police removed him to a hospital after a physician diagnosed mental illness. A card bore the name John H Bryshan, Midland Rock Salt & Mineral Co, Lyon Kan, reportedly a construction manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John H. Bryshan
Lyons
Kansas
Hayes
Mackay
Broadway
John H. Hryshan
Midland Rock Salt & Mineral Company
Lyon
Kanais
Bryaban
Astor House
Caplin Vrysban
Brooklyn
Perry youth shot during Sunday picnic near Perry
Ten Vaughan, a Perry engineer, was arrested after opening fire at a Perry Sunday school picnic. Four to five hundred children fled as Vaughan fired about twenty shots, wounding several non fatally. J T Smith, a soldier, was conducting a plane when shot. A negro driver and May Preasier were arrested amid local anger and talk of lynching Vaughan. The victim is 60 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Vaughan
S. W. Harris
Vaurhan
Fort
J. T. Smith
Sheehdeen
May Preasier
Vaughan Mr Smith
Gould Leaves Portland on George W. Elder for Alaska
The steamer George W Bilder sailed from Portland at 11 o clock for Dyea Alaska carrying 1,300 tons of freight and 23 passengers bound for the Klondike. The vessel paused near Ainsworth dock where thousands gathered on river banks and bridges to witness the departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
George W.elder
Ore
Orem Railway and Navigation Company
George W. Bilder
Dyes
Alaska
Welock Test Nist
Passeharees
Penely
Klondike
Ste
Ainsworth Dick
Hitler
London News Ridicules Sewall Palmyra Island Protest
The Daily News mocks Sewall’s Palmyra Island protest amid reports of annexation concerns in Hawaii. The piece portrays the minister’s stance as weak and ridicules the anti annexation movement with satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall
London News
Palmyra Island
London
The
Daily News
Harell
M.g Sewall
Cinister
Hawaii
Oryimyrs
Fragmentary police record mentions names and alleged sale
A damaged OCR item lists individuals John Crow, Wri Clark, and Sain Campbell and references a police decker and an accusation of selling untustea. Details are unclear, but the fragment implies a crime inquiry or arrest record with unnamed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
John Crow
Wri Clark
Sain Campbell
Decker
Clarke
Natives Defeated in Gazaland Engagement
An official dispatch from Lorengo Marquee reports the government troops defeated the rebellious natives in Gazaland. Natives suffered losses as the engagement concluded with the government victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lishen
Lorengo
Hrope
Gazaland
Nine New York Boys Depart for Kansas Farm Homes
Nine boys aged six to sixteen from the Children s Aid Society left New York by train for Dorado Kansas under Robert M Brace. They will be placed with Kansas farmers, with Brace and local officials monitoring adaptions and potential transfers if a child objects to a home. The voyage included fare arrangements and a farewell at Jersey City after a send off in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Children’s Aid Society
Erie
Dorad
Kan
FM. Brace
Kensica
Kansas
Robert M. Brace
Dorado
Suprine Deniel
Joseph C. Staveur
Society
Jersey City
Kensico
Fourth Avenue
Twentys.com Street
Lauvier
Third Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Jersey
Nebrrasta
KE. J. Wendell
New York Athletic Club
University Club
House of Refuce
Paterson
Henry
Willian Phillips
South Sorest
Arthur Fedmond
Hele
el Dorado
Vereen
Brace
Alsn
West
Teket
Newsboys
Duane Street
Andrew TH. Burke
North Dakota
Elma Mater
Alacka
Children’ Aid Society
Kaesas
Peters
Matein Thorpe
Kome
Klondike a Starter General Duffield Sees Rich Gold
Washington July 31 General Duffield, in charge of the coast and geodetic survey, marks the boundary line between Alaska and British possessions as Senate acts on the treaty. He believes a rail line from Taku Inlet to the Klondike is feasible and the region will yield vast placer gold due to glacier pressure. He notes American gold hunters focus on large streams and headwaters for richer finds and asserts potential riches in Klondike districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Senate
Meriden
Taku Inlet
Klondike
Gen
Duffield
Yukon
INDIA REBELLION ENFORCED REPRESSION SPARKS OUTCRY
In Bombay natives denounce government coercion plans to turn India into a second Ireland and insist on safety for all. Professor Guthlee retracts plague motive claims, offers apology after admitting misinformed Poona sources. Simla reports heavy enemy losses and disheartened rebels as troops push toward key reinforcements. A Punitive Swat valley expedition now numbers 8000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Ireland
Guthlee
Deccan College
Poona
London
Times
Simla
Eabie
Railroad Accident Insurance Charter Issued at Newton
A charter was issued to the Railway Employes Accident Association at Newton. Officers include H O Mears president and D C Conway vice president. G M Parke secretary. P B Hoisington treasurer. S F Peters attorney. George B Dugan superintendent of agencies. Only railroad, express and trolley company employees may hold policies. Surplus at year end to be prorated and returned to policy holders in cash or applied to future insurance. Rates for railroad men’s accident insurance rose since November, prompting formation of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Hos. Mears
D.C. Conway
GMX
Parke
M Hoisingtill
Treaster
S. F. Peters
Guerge B. Dugan
Cuban forces deny Havana attack report near city
Spanish officials say no panic in Havana after reports of an insurgent assault. They acknowledge a 4 band group attacked outskirts at Mariano, about five miles from Havana, but say they used neither rapid firing guns nor dynamite. Spaniards claim the defense was successful, with insurgents retreating after suffering one killed and four losses, while a Spaniard resident and a captain plus a private were wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Mariano
Neihorhood
Mayor Appoints Col Smith to Police Commissioner Post
Mayor Strong announces Col Geo Moore Smith of the 68th to succeed Col Pld Grant as police commissioner. Smith will be sworn in on Monday according to the official proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Col Smith
New York
July Sr
Col
Geo. Moore Smith
Coximest
Col Pld Grant
Alki Steamer Crew Planning Klondike Departure
A Port Townsend report notes a crew member claiming the Alki steamer at Wayworth yesterday planned departure to strike across the summit toward the Yekun valley and Klondike. The remark suggests a crew consensus to sail from Depa thirteen days ago. Prue's villa in Havre sits near the boulevard. telephoto views attract crowds watching the president in the garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Alethae
Ue Wayworth
Depa
Yekun Valley
Klondike
Prue
Havre
Floods Across Europe Cause Massive Deaths and Destruction
A European disaster report cites at least 150 deaths in the Crimea and 100 more in Silesia Bohemia, with towns like Kerteh and Loebtun struck, several bridges collapsed and major property losses in the millions. The Emperor follows developments as rivers rise and further destruction looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersburg
Novouts
Kerteh
Crimea
Yenikale
Agof
Black Sea
Panticanpaeum
Mithridates
Berlin
Silesia
Uset
Rilsia
Bohemia
Loebtun
Teoh
Elizabeth
Lauff
Bel
Miners Plan Retaliation Over Canadian Duty
Seattle residents protest Canadian revenue action at Victoria and Dyea forcing miners and outfitters to seek redress. Merchants call mass meeting to outline retaliation. Treasury secretary to be memorialized to withdraw Dyea as a port of entry. claim its role was to enable British ships to land freight and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
North
Victoria
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Dyen
Seventh district contest looms over Simpson bid
W L Brown of Kingman plans to run for Congress but faces district opposition led by Chairman Breindhal. He cannot win support to unseat Jerry Simpson, who remains favored as the Seventh district lines shift. Fairchild fights for the seat, while Brown’s motives are questioned. Gov Leedy says he knows nothing of the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Brown
Kingman
Jerry Simpson
Congress
Breidenthal
Brown
Erry Stingson
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Brown
Pratt
Fairchild
Leedy
W Schlegel Dies At 68 In City Funeral Set
W M Schlegel aged 68 died this morning at 9 15 from Bright disease after a two year illness He kept a meat market at Sixth and Jackson for eight years He was active in German societies He married twice and leaves a wife and six children Albert Holt 18 months died of cholera infantum Funeral was held at 10 from the Holt residence The infant of M G Fueret died The colored George Goodbar aged about died after drinking ice water. funeral today at 4 from 1400 Chandler Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Schlegel
Bright
van Buren Street
Schlegel
Sixth
Jackson Streets
Albert Holt
J. S. Holt
Hoyt
M. G. Fureet
George Goodbar
Chandler Street
Children Wanted for Monday Meeting at Floral Committee
Mrs Sutton seeks as many Topeka children as possible to meet Monday morning at 6 at the Floral Committee rooms 5 Kansas avenue There she will convey a special message to arriving children The Santa Fe Route offers excursion tickets to Nashville Tennessee and return for the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Ice Cream Parlor Owner Refuses Festival Subscription
In Topeka a confectionery store owner near the transfer station declines to contribute to festival subscriptions. Officials note the parlor is a prime location and expected to attract many patrons during the event, potentially boosting business despite his refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Total Sas Vee Sonsser
Ensore
Imree
Topeka
Major Hudson Purchases Lew Best Homestead Corner Ninth and Tyler
Major J K Hudson has bought the Lew Best homestead at Ninth and Tyler. He plans to move in October 1 as Mrs Hest and daughter depart for Chicago. Mrs Hudson currently in Colorado will not return until fall. The brick house, built by D J Chase, cost about 31000, with the purchase price likely around 20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hudson
Lew Best
Ninth and
Tyler Street
Hudson
Destructive hailstorm devastates crops across Dakota Minnesota
A severe hail storm swept from three miles west of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, toward the southwest destroying crops and destroying one million acres. The storm tracked over Shermantown and Laverne in Minnesota, splitting into two paths across Rock and Nobles counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Dell Rapids
Shermantown
Laverne
Minn
Rock
Nobles
Texas Voters Face Three Constitutional Amendments
Dallas July 31 Three amendments to the state constitution will be voted on next Tuesday across Texas. The measures include irrigation of arid lands, allowing counties to issue bonds for railroads, and validating bonds for courts jails bridges and public improvements funded from the permanent school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Commonwealth
Portugal Unrest Spurs Troop Patrols in Lisbon and Porto
Lisbon and Porto face turmoil as troops move from barracks amid arrests and confiscations. Reinforcements arrive and customs authorities seize ammunition as the country endures growing instability. The situation mirrors broader unrest during a volatile period in Portugal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Seenlo Sere
Lisbon
Oporto
Largest circulation of any daily paper in the state
A statement from The Great Authority on Newspaper Circulations of the United States declares this daily paper holds the largest circulation in the state, recognizing its prominent readership and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Topeka Directory Promises $100 for Circulation Proof
The American Newspaper Directory is described as a trusted authority among advertisers and is in its twenty ninth year of publication. It guarantees $100 for proof that its statements on newspaper circulations are incorrect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun and Bradstreet
Hes
State Journal Credited With Largest Circulation in Shawnee County
In the six months ending July 31 1897 The State Journal of Topeka Kansas is credited by the American Newspaper Directory editor as having the largest daily circulation in Topeka Shawnee County and the First Congressional District. The directory to be issued September 1 1897 confirms the figures based on signed circulation statements from leading Kansas dailies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Directory
Prunren
Topeka
Kansas
State Journal
Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Temperance ‘‘Committee
Chief Steele
Rensit
Ani
Palloe
AitMiers
Ian Walt
Tavis Ettigen
Alabama
Lyons, Kan
Man
Captain Bryshan
Gould
Paul Durbar
WD. Howells
D. J. Sullivan
St Louis
Colorado
Kaceynek Butdice
Jackson
Doffield
Fred Grant
Europe
Simpson
W. MN. Schlegel
Mrj. Hudson
Portugal
T. Cuny
Stoaball Co
Kimball Co
Porne Avenue
Ors Bed
Kansas Avepus
Kimball
Katiaas
Tne
Sale of Musics! Instruments
Tam
Orzans
Cully
Thernee
Topeka Daily State Journal
the State Journal
Cred
Shawnee County
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!