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 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1897
Page
8
In a Florida scene near Tacksnaville James Conetdl erane describes a bizarre incident at a water works grounds pond. An alligator seized a dog, then swung and dragged it over a ledge, while onlookers failed to intervene as the dog vanished in the splash.
Reports from Iowa indicate experiments across 44 towns under railroad supervision show cholera in cattle herds receding. Trials with corn-based feeds used by hog raisers nationwide suggest cure and prevention effects, with many letters documenting relief.
June 14 report states Raritan Lumber company purchased Ott. Washimeton, the White Mountains peak, at an altitude cited as 6.22 feet, for $100,000. Details include the sale and buyer, with emphasis on the high price and mountain position.
A consolidating move by the Western Door company seeks to buy key plants along the Mississippi River from Davenport to Muscatine, centralize production, and close all but one factory to supply the region. Separate groups around St Paul Minneapolis and Burlington Port Madison may join, forming a broader combine.
A century plant in the White House Conservatories, dwelling at least sixty years, is poised to bloom for the first time. Gardener Pister expects the bloom in about two months and notes the plant’s long, storied presence in the presidency’s hothouse.
An old advertisement extols Nisettie Bitters as a mild digestive aid for elderly readers. It claims to tone the stomach and bowels, boost appetite, and aid natural function, priced 60 cents to 1 dollar per bottle at a local drug store on Piru Street and Kansas Avenue. The piece mentions medical claims and names a pharmacist, with unrelated chatter about other tonics.
Kansas bankers defend the new banking law amid criticism that it protects stockholders rather than depositors. Breidenthal argues the act broadens creditor recovery, allowing actions against all stockholders after one year if receivers fail to sue, benefiting all creditors and aligning with other states. The discussion emphasizes equity and clear intent of the law.
Governor and friends seek an extra session to push railroad legislation. Railroad Commissioner Campbell says letters to recalcitrant lawmakers are confidential and that a special session would hinge on enacting a railroad law approved by the people. State officials and populists discuss a rapid framework to secure rates beneficial to farmers.
J E Fitzgerald of Jamestown requests action from the state railroad board to curb discrimination by Missouri Pacific. He claims cars cannot haul the required 18,000 pounds of hay, while available equipment allows only 15,000 to 16,000 pounds, creating consistent undercapacity and higher costs.
Georgetown a mining town in Eldorado county burned to the ground this morning after a fire started in Shepard's grocery. The explosion of plant powder in Sternberger's store followed the blaze, damaging many buildings and injuring several residents. Estimated losses reach $175,000 with extensive destruction to homes, shops, and offices.
Washington June 5 The fourteenth annual readjustment of classifications and salaries for presidential postmasters is complete and changes are posted. Increases and decreases occur across Manhattan McPherson Jewell Kiowa and Wa Kooney with offices moved among classes as authorized by March 8 1863 and effective July 1. Katisar McPherson and Manhattan drop from Second to Third. Jewell Kiowa and Wa-Keensy drop from Third to Fourth.
Toronto officials and the Canadian Wheelmen association threaten open rupture as the CWL meet scheduled for July 14 in Chatham collides with the J A W event in the western states. Star flyers like Hald Cooper and Kiser are listed but cannot attend without Chairman Mott sanction.
A Havana dispatch says ex-Commissioner Castillon, who investigated the Ruiz case in Cuba, is the likely choice to be sent as minister to Madrid for President McKinley. General Woodford’s name has not been mentioned, though praised if chosen. The president has discussed several candidates for the Spain post.
Patrick Huncheon, reputed wealthiest landowner in northern Indiana, aged about 70, founder of La Crosse, La Porte County, dies after 30 years of silent living with his bachelor brother under the Slaine home. His fortune is estimated at roughly 1 million dollars.
Mary Eien Coal mines east of Birmingham owned by Tennessee Coal Iron & Railroad Co. were ablaze in the waist section of No 5 22. Superintendent Ormaby ordered miners to safe exits and all workers accounted for as the fire spread through the seam considered among the district’s finest. Also noted losses from the Elite Island plant in New York totaling about 730000 and a Republican ward meeting at Copeland hotel at eight to select delegates for the state convention.
In Washington, June 11, Senator Hoar Mass offered to appoint a five member presidential commission to probe sugar production. Senator Tillman of South Carolina countered, urging broader inquiry into sugar interests, bribery rumors, and potential contamination of the Senate, urging investigation to vindicate or punish involved parties.
Washington June 15 The senate debated the sugar schedule of the tariff act. Mr Pettigrew urged free list protections against trusts while Mr Allen urged legal action to curb them. Allen named eleven trusts with capitalization about 432 million and bonds of 43 million but actual investment near 171 million. He called trusts modern pirates and argued anti trust duties would raise little revenue and that government ownership might loom as socialism if no remedy is found.
A letter from Henry Thomas of Columbus Ohio endorses the Pyramid Pile Cure after years of severe piles. He used four boxes with complete relief, praising safety and lack of opium or minerals. The remedy costs 60 cents per package with Pyramid Pills 25 cents, and a free booklet is offered by mail.
A fragment lists Union Pacific rail service to the 1906 Buffalo and 1908 Milwaukee Educational Association meeting venues with round trip fares and routes. It also includes testimonials about Pain Balm and Cherry Cough Syrup, laundry services, and Chautauqua Assembly details, with addresses and promotions for Peerless Steam Laundry and local depots.
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.