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 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
2
In Chicago a boxing bout between Dixon and an unnamed rival drew strong reaction as observers debated the victor and tactics. The piece follows the crowd’s chatter, notes strategic moves, and hints at the potential rematch while describing griping and praise from various onlookers.
Fragmentary text reports a hotel scene involving a horse owner and insults exchange with individuals named Hert Gibson and others. The garbled lines mention confrontation at a hotel, potential threats, and an apparent legal or social dispute. Names, dates, and places are incomplete or illegible.
The readable text shows a disjointed account with names like Kilney and Manley and a setting around Sixth street and Manean avenue. It references a controversial debate and a painter, with uncertain events and scattered quotes that imply a chaotic scene without a clear, cohesive report.
The report cites a garbled narrative about a guest at a hotel and a confrontation. It mentions a mayoral or official role, a captain, and several individuals, with injuries and a participant being induced to leave the premises by Creme. The legible elements suggest a disorderly incident during a sea voyage or hotel stay with violence.
The crowd watched a tense scene as Corbett moved through the grandstand area. Spectators raised voices and a commotion unfolded near the rail, with onlookers describing a dramatic confrontation and the boxer signaling calm in a moment of high tension.
New York boxing notes highlight recent performances and upcoming bouts. Notable figures include Fogel and Jack Mannigan, with discussions of Barrett versus Eddie Gardner and O'Brien defeating Lewis. The piece names multiple fighters, venues, and results across New York and surrounding circuits in a bustling period sports column.
The text chronicles a muddled baseball scene with names like Jon Quinn, Louie, and McGraw amid a chaotic report on Brookline and Baltimor players. It mentions a string of victories by Boston, a New Haven break, and implied feuds shaping the season.
A dated contract detailing the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway and Topeka Commercial Club land deals to extend eastward car shops. It lays out purchase price, conveyance duties, timing for land acquisition, erection of blacksmith and locomotive shops, and conditions if the Commercial Club cannot procure the described premises.
A fragmentary document states that the railway company retains the privilege of adailrins and enforces condemnation proceedings. Commercial chamber agrees to reimburse and cover any sum exceeding 3000 per mere to procure the title for portions of said lands. The instrument is executed in duplicate by the parties on the day and year above.
Tiwee reports W H Sanford of Tacoma claims to be an Apostle of the Holy Ghost and travels in a special car with a group, winning over women and teaching new beliefs. In Topeka he vanished after a warrant was issued by a mother of converts. in Kansas City he drew sisters May and Beosit Phelps from their homes. A distraught mother pleaded with Sanford to release her children. The preacher asserts miracles, but authorities pursue him amid reports of gatherings and reliance on followers for funds.
In the US circuit court Judge Morrow voided a city health board quarantine against Chinese residents as a plague measure. He found the quarantines targeted Mongolian residents, split the danger by district, and concluded plague did not exist, though he avoided judging the plague’s existence on expert testimony.
In Attle borough Delaware county a romance between Samuel Ditchfeld of Upland and Aline Grace Smith of Horulus led to engagement and marriage. The couple met through a note and letter exchanges at Conard's grocery where Ditchfeld worked. A minister officiated after their courtship began.
New York June 1 The directors of the Northern Pacific Railway company declared a dividend today of 1 percent on the common stock for the past six months. The normal dividend was a regular one of 1 percent for the months as an extra dividend of 1 percent No extra dividend was declared today.
Tien Tsin dispatches report eight centimeter guns and 1710s in motion toward Pekin as international forces bolster the line. A train with searchlights patrols the Tianjin to Taku corridor. Admiral Seymour drives toward Pekin with the rest of the allied column. German and British contingents are mobilized, while 10,000 foreign troops guard Shanghai.
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria June 15 noting British attack on Diamond Hill after Boer center weakness. Hamilton's force with Suffolk Derbyshire and City Imperial Volunteers pressed, incursions tempered by minor injuries. Casualties under 100, boosting perceived encirclement of Boer positions and prompting pursuit.
James T Marley, former Herald employee, reflects on his six years with the paper starting December 15, 1883. He discusses learning opportunities, editorial and advertising leadership, and reports a weekday circulation around 95,000 and Sunday around 34,000. He notes managing about 325 advertiser accounts and a yearly income figure, with examples from Macy & Co. and others.
From the Atchison Globe a passenger account details crew duties and tipping norms aboard a German liner. Fourteen musicians formed the band and played in shifts while serving as waiters in dining rooms. many earned extra via tips to stewards, cooks, and room staff. The piece describes cabin hierarchies, dining times, and shipboard timekeeping with bell signals through a day and night cycle.
The State Journal announces a Saturday edition with double pages to meet demand for ads and features. An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for piles with a refund if ineffective, detailing a home remedy product and mailing offer with price and distribution notes.
Philadelphia and Return twenty dollars via Sant. See T L King agent for particulars. Tickets on sale June 14 returning June. Hair care advice and misread lines appear in the fragment with unclear sponsor details.
The article notes Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante praising Utah’s climate near the Great Salt Lake. It announces Union Pacific special round trips from Missouri River to Ogden and Salt Lake City with a fare of one fare plus 82.00, valid June 21 to July 10 and again July 16 to Aug 2, return by Sept 1, 1900, with agents FP A Lints and J OC Fentox listed for details.
Kentucky Republicans set July 17 for their state convention to nominate for governor. John W. Yerkes, a native Kentuckian and Democratic opponent W. S. Taylor are mentioned, with Yerkes expected to receive nomination by acclamation. Global news item includes stray ad-like lines and garbled text about malaria remedies and other products.
On sale June 1, the Santa Fe offers Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trips for 24 dollars with a stopover allowed at Colorado points. The ad includes medical claim lines about a blood purifier and various remedies, written in a garbled, promotional style.
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.