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 32 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
4
A garbled OCR style note reports an afternoon update from a law agency and a bureau on exclusive event coverage. It mentions a local office, state journal role, and wire reports with limited readable names and dates.
A jumble of notes on subscriptions and address changes for the State Journal, praise for delivery, and stray items on drought irrigation, property markets, political roguery, rattlesnake bounties, and local curiosities. Names and places appear in scattered form with many garbled phrases.
Citizens flock to the town square as travelers return from a voyage near El Tet e where chatter centers on sea weather, local scenes, and the mix of visitors and residents. The page captures a lively, bustling mood with brief notes on who’s in town and what they brought back.
A fragmented report describes women facing exclusion from gatherings, shifts in household names like Green Hills to Dusty Burns, and social ratings by a local grocer. It notes rivalries in business display, party invitations, and community expectations affecting families and individuals in Atchison.
From Chicago News a humorous misfiled note lists aphorisms on ambition readiness and social advice. It quips about opportunity, employment offices, and a boarder’s vacation complaints, reflecting idle commentary on urban life and manners.
Reported July 2345 sequence shows Strikers board members gathered in a smoke filled room at the Twinphone era headquar ters with President Shatter and Secretary Williame connected by a telephone call to New York.attendees Veryl Preston and Joseph Schwab held a private conference and then moved to the Cathexte building, details of the interview with President Shatter remain undisclosed.
Sheriff Cook and local officials named the panel for the September term including BM Wood, Jamesey P McAndress, W H K Welble, Berney Seales, William King, Jerry Hopnelds, Jake Stitt, R A Barnlett and OG Knowlea among others. Also noted were scattered items about a Brooklyn fire injury, a London Marquess incident, a Petersburg receiver decision, and miscellaneous city notices.
Disfigured skin wasted muscles and decay described in a garbled OCR note. References to Sarsaparilla and tonics appear amid disrupted text about health treatments. No clear event, names, or dates are discernible in readable portions.
The executive council authorized bids for a bronze gilded statue of Ceres to adorn the state house dome. The 12 foot sculpture will cost about ten to eleven thousand dollars and will be placed atop the rotunda to showcase agricultural displays and finish the dome project.
A fragmented tale describes Mayor Hughes suffering an unnamed swollen vesicle. The doctor labels it an unbelated vesicle and considers removal, while health officers weigh sending the mayor to the pest house. The dialogue depicts odd medical jargon and a puzzling diagnosis.
Washington July 8 the Navy department announced that Hear Admiral BciIky letter acknowledging receipt of the precept to the court of inquiry had been received no explanation of delay or contents was given Admlr Lemly refused to answer interro gatories stating he would receive consideration and that action will be taken on the admiral's representations.
A man named John Taylor was struck and killed by a Santa Fe freight train near Kinsley. He was walking on the track in front of the locomotive as signals were given but he did not move off. He died instantly and investigators later learned he may have had difficulty hearing.
McPherson figures resurface after vacation as J M Simpson the internal revenue collector meets with Kane County officials and Senator Burton. Frank Grimes and Judge William Thomson are seen in Burlingame and Findlay as pursuit of reappointment continues amid tax and judiciary rumors. Hasty Tracy returns to public life after drought relief notes while Ed Madison presses for a second term as judge.
In the Commons a motion to grant Weld Marshal Lord Roberts £110,000 for South Africa services sparked a heated debate. Supporters lauded Roberts for saving Kimberley and Mafeking, while critics accused him of cruelty and hampered civilian aid. The vote passed 281 to 73 after pro and anti remarks.
The Ape tern district court finishes its work and will adjourn until August 7 1 for the last session before the September term. Judge Hazen will announce his decision in the Relsten Yeast company and Topeka Millin company pancake case. Several motions will be disposed of next week. Judge Hasan will commence months vacation.
Judge Haxen confirms the sale of the Douthitt tract to John B. Mulvane for 16750 dollars. The fourties sale confirms proceeds and a sheriff's deed will be issued. Heirs of Wiltkin F Dae and Sir Mulvann hold an implied lien. the property may be platted for sale. Luke fined for cattle incident and Humine society prosecuted the case.
Pan American Exposition in Buffalo opens with Sunday closure for the midway and rain expected weather noted. Round trip tickets advertised by Santa Fe at special rates with dates and contact for folders, tickets, and agents.
Subpoenas issued for six witnesses to testify in a city trust matter. William Hebb named among those selected to reveal inner workings of the “great machine.” He is described as a trustee and may evade questioning, similar to a recent witness who refused to incriminate.
Depeks, an elderly horseradish dealer, was found mentally broken at trial. Justice named him unfit, noting no melancholic tendencies or epilepsy, and ordered commitment to the asylum for treatment.
Duncan, traveling passenger agent of the Rock Island, is one of Topeka’s lucky entrants in the Fl Keno draw. Known across Kansas, he was absent at the drawing and is not expected to have influenced the outcome.
Fred Heppenthal known as The Spider in poles circles was sentenced by Probate Judge Fegan. Under 16, his five year police record shows a habit of dodging officers. He admitted stealing brass from the Santa Fe yard and his mother confessed she could not control him.
In North Topeka Mr Olive Lodge pleaded guilty in city court to a handl and was fined 1 dollar and court costs totaling 10 dollars. The dispute began when children of Mrs Lodge and Mrs Dunaway quarreled, leading to a fracas and Mrs Lodge’s arrest.
Judge McCabe rules in city court this morning for the Fond, Adame and Johanne Dupree in a $106 suit against City Railway. They claimed an Oakland car struck a horse and buggy owned by them, killing the horse and smashing the buggy. testimony alleged negligence but the horse fled and halted before the car.
July dispatch notes connections among Patersons anarchist group members with Zurich arrests, mentioning Amiel Guthlip and others in the network. Also reports the death of Dr. Bohst Berlin, former Prussian minister of public instruction, in the city.
The sanitary department and the Street commission cooperated to clean up alleys and remove rubbish. They aimed to keep manure out of sewers and ensure alleys are in sanitary condition, especially where no one tends the area.
Fragmentary notice from today describes a freight wreck between Lang end and Meta. One occurrence involved a damaged vehicle and crew reportedly left the scene. Authorities suspect prop-related issues but details remain unclear.
Interview recounts invitation to Kruger by Robert H Van Swiesek and Van Kether. Kruger praised in the United States as a patriotic figure. a photograph and autograph were exchanged. The note hints at Kruger’s frail condition and somber mood during the visit.
The state board of equalization predicts treasury insolvency. Treasurer Frank Grimes and Auditor Cole alter their stance, saying appropriations exceed funds by about four million and may top six hundred thousand more. Grimes warns warrants will remain unpaid and the treasury cannot meet obligations as they come due.
Chicago July 21 President Boorse arrived today before a train to Colorado Springs. The vice president will oversee the Sunts meet this evening as he travels west to deliver an address.
An ill-formed OCR fragment mentions Bowter amid visions and a wheel, with references to Tartine and Louisdon. The readable portion suggests a note about luck or fate surrounding a person named Bowter in a cryptic scene.
Str and Mire Emmett Rigby are noted as parents while a Republican family note mentions a meeting this evening. Mr and Mrs A Nichols are hosting a boy's christening at 12:30 today. Postoffice Tractor Stories headquarters remain in the city. Han ks Mutual Insurance lists Miss Alice Vonderpool among attendees.
Fragmented OCR items report a Brookheld clergy service at Grace Cathedral and marriages licenses issued for G A Eel of Lawrence and Bunche Ward of Topeka, plus a license for H C Fustoncre and Sarah Bowers of Kansas City. Several stray names and an alleged conspiracy case near Constantinepis appear in the readable fragments.
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.