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 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
11
An old ad-like fragment discusses thrift in health care, noting daily removal of waste and suggesting Ivory Soap as a pure 9 per cent product. The garbled text hints at a hygiene tip and a brand promotion within a vintage newspaper snippet.
The week reviews political moves in Topeka and national shifts. Governors, state officials, and legislative figures are highlighted amid calls for better rail service and state employment changes, with legal outcomes and public notices touching crime, elections, and policy.
A fragmented readout notes events surrounding the University of Georgia commencement, mentioning Admirer Seymour in charge of international forces, a dispatched Chinese naval force, a hotel fire in South Bend, and political shifts including Senator Hanna’s reappointment. References to MacArthur issuance and other global items appear as garbled fragments.
The Western Passenger Association announces special round trip excursion tickets for delegates and others attending the National Democratic Convention in Kansas City on July 4. From Kansas City, July 7 and 9, tickets apply within many states at a fixed rate, with a return deadline extended to the date of departure from Kansas City plus a grace period. Passengers must present a signed, iron clad ticket and deposit their return ticket with the joint agent to extend the return window beyond July 9.
A retort by Snow the Sop expert after a two state tour through Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota labels the wheat failure as a national calamity. He projects Dakota crops at about 2 million each and Minnesota around 35 million, totaling roughly 50 million versus 200 million or 225 million in earlier years. Roosevelt speaks for himself. Governor Ronnevell writes on personal questions and public service, noting the balance between duty and self-interest in leadership.
A list of Sunday worship plans across Topeka including Pirét United Presbyterian at Eighth and Topekes avenues with morning services and a missionary conference, German Evangelical at Fourth and Monroestresix, Central Hun toon and Huchalnn Streets with 2 pm sermon, Unitarian and First Presbyterian notices, and Episcopal Cathedral services led by Rev. Frank J. Milligh with Holy Communion and prayers.
At a World's Women Temperance union gathering in London, Rev. Charles M Sheldon claimed Britain shows more drunkenness than he has seen in twelve years in Topeka. The message tied temperance to global reform as attendees discussed gospel duties and social change.
June 22 report outlines Latter seeking substantial damages for alleged economic loss from construction and operation of the Union elevated loop. Details describe damages to property owned by Latter and linked travel and train service notes, plus unrelated items including a surgery update on a Chicago mayor’s brother and international political musings.
The weekly bank statement lists changes in New York. Surplus reserve decreased by 1071.90, towns increased by 25000, species decreased by 1991000.
Mrs Amanda Haynes age 58 of 718 Taylor street drank carbolic acid at the family residence Friday afternoon. She was discovered by relatives after symptoms began and died shortly after medical aid arrived. Husband W D Haynes a painter and paper hanger. Daughter Mrs John Winn resides in Kansas City. Funeral expected tomorrow afternoon.
A one armed youth named Harry Towlman was arrested after attempting theft at a station. He reportedly gained entry with the Armen and stole a twenty dollar bill and a gold piece from a Deckerbank, concealed in his pants. The locker was found open and the money recovered after he was taken to the police station and searched.
London reports from South Africa say progress is satisfactory for Britain. Train routes between Durban and Johannesburg run as normal. General Botha is said to have full powers to negotiate peace, yet Kruger remains obstinate. A Plutersboro emissary invites a force to demand submission.
Miss Anna Marie Nellis and Miss Celeste Nellis, Topeka sisters abroad with their mother Mrs D C Nellis, took part in a Paris reception for Ellen Beach Yaw the soprano. Anna Marie gave several whistling solos and Celeste performed as pianist. They studied in Berlin until recently and are visiting the Paris exposition, planning to return with their mother in August.
Frank A. Passey, 22, of Topeka, son of Mrs. S. A. Pasley, died after injuries from a fall from a bridge near Leadville Colorado. Remains expected in Topeka Sunday. funeral Sunday morning at St Joseph s German Catholic Church. He worked for Colorado Midland railway and lived with his mother.
Advertises Denver to Colorado Springs Pueblo and return fares in the mid 20s with stopovers allowed between Pueblo and Denver. Mentions Santa Fe tickets on sale June 1 and late June dates with return options, agent Bee T. Lb King for particulars.
Beatrice excursion Sunday June 24. round trip 1.50 via The Rock Island Route. Special Topeka departure 7:30 am, Beatrice noon. return 6 pm, Topeka 10:80 pm. Tickets on sale June 25 to July 4. Also Santa Fe line option 14.00 to Chicago via Santa Fe and Grand Trunk details at J H Burgis Chicago. Monarch EClectric OS ad copy and various store lines follow with local contacts.
Judges Woods and Seaman of the United States circuit court of appeals concurred in a decision holding the comptroller of the currency can enforce by suit at law more than one assessment upon shareholders of an insolvent national bank if needed to pay its debts. The ruling applies to the case Clement Studebaker versus John Perry, receiver of the insolvent National Bank of Kansas City, and cites prior similar decisions.
A Paris committee for Boer independence issues a manifesto signed by forty French senators and deputies, eight ex ministers, urging unions with committees in Rome, America, Germany, Holland and England to press for peace and prevent destruction of the two republics. It cites the United States, warning the great republic may not remain apart.
A baby nicknamed the incubator infant from a Topeka street fair has been moved to Atchison by the local orphan home. The child, reportedly drugged during exhibition, was recovered and will be raised by a local couple in Atchison.
Local items include W A S Bird city attorney in Leavenworth. Rev J Middleton elected pastor at Wie Leavenworth Bap tist church. a marriage license issued to Charles Crawford and Musietta Rennick. Scott Bros selling crushed strawberry ice cream at 0c per gallon. a new smallpox case on North Taylor. city free of disease. Sportsnyat sigar display at Sim Drugs. Wm Wood arrested for rinsing a joint. a small amount of beer found on the premises. Sunflower league meeting June 25 at Frank S Thomas office. hailstorm damaged crops near Tecumseh and Richland. hay ride from high school to Vinewood with wagon overturn but no injuries. Dr F A Sholle of Baltimore moves to Topeka. Topeka City Troop to meet in uniform for Curtis parade. Pearse Tox convicted then discharged for stealing two matrons. Misa Stevenson reported missing. Topeka Methodist Foreign Missionary society notes. police step up bicycle sidewalk enforcement. over thirty violators arrested. six riders fined including Knote peepee EB Bacon J M Bur E B Cowgill P H Forbes and Anna Stevenson.
Obituaries note Gertrude Koepke eight weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs H Koepke dies at home 401 West First Street funeral 2 36 pm Sunday. Thomas Glynn seven dies at home near Main and Madison North Topeka body sent to East Bangor Maine for burial. Roosevelt reunion attendance estimated at 100000 with speeches in Milwaukee Missouri and Kansas then area travel. Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo round trip via Santa Fe $24 tickets on sale June 1.
Special excursion rates from Missouri to Denver Colorado Springs and Utah cities apply June 1 to September 1 with one fare plus 50 percent tax round trip and final return limit October. Tickets available via Homer agent or H C Townend GP TA St Louis MO. Mrs McCoy piano event invites friends.
Shanghai reports only seven Krupp guns in the Tientsin bombardment. No news on Vice Admiral Reymour. Officials fear a rising and foreign protection is discussed. Dowager Empress reportedly orders extermination of foreigners. Refugees stream in from the north. Yangtze valley remains quiet.
White House hosts Republican supporters from Kentucky Mississippi Georgia Tennessee Missouri and South Carolina. President thanks visitors and a Rep DeFiver signals a leading role in the upcoming campaign. Miles also met the president with no new developments noted. Scenic Line of the World Denver Rio Grande entices travelers with through tickets and dining cars, via Chicago Denver San Francisco and Portland to Utah Montana Oregon and Washington. Through Pullman palace cars and boarding options advertised with illustrated pamphlets and local bookstore promotions.
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.