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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
6
A heated exchange occurred during the canal bill discussion with Senator Cannon and Mr Hepburn trading sharp accusations. Hepburn defended himself against insinuations while Cannon questioned connections to the Panama company. The confrontation reflected deep partisan tension and broader public vitals.
A damaged OCR fragment notes crop damage within the Calcutta district in May. It mentions weather or pest impact and general advisories to farmers, with unclear specifics on crops or figures.
Reciprocals report a church contribution of 113 dollars to the India famine fund via Governor Stanley. The gift came from Trev WoT Standolph of Waterville, described as the largest attribution from a single source. The governor publicized the donation and credited Rev Randolph for aiding church debt relief while supporting famine relief efforts.
Third Vice President J M Barr of the Santa Fe traveled in private car No 17 to Galveston for a Gulf inspection. A State Journal reporter saw him at the train and he discussed possible Santa Fe shop locations and the Topeka matter with General Mudge. Barr will be in Texas ten days then return for talks with Mudge and a possible meeting with the special committee.
Constantinople May 2 reports Samid Kemal Bey, famed for pro-Great Britain ties, has fled with his three sons aboard the Rubinetti en route to Europe. Earlier whispers of his disappearance were tied to forged palace charities and asylum claims aboard the Salamander. The fugitives were later moved to a hub near a launch, with the sultan’s stance unclear.
Fragmentary note indicates losses tied to a livestock sector issue. References a director or official named Jober Bortwig and a national body. Mentions a ten percent figure and that the trend may worsen, with caution on overall impact.
May E-Admiral Dewey was made a Naval Reserve Veteran and presented a button by Commander W J Wilken at a city ball. He stated he was glad to become a veteran without retiring and thanked the committees. A public holiday was proclaimed in St Louis for a reception, parade, and greeting of the famed visitor.
Castle Rock May 2 A special report from Castlewood damman Paul Kilnert says the dam is failing and may collapse within the day. Water pours from the Tower side and substantial masonry has crumbled. A channel appears through the upper wall into the space between walls sending loose boulders downstream toward Cherry Creek.
A local dispute over converting a central avenue strip between Tenth and Twelfth Streets on Topeka Avenue into a small park. Property owners oppose due to cattle trespass worries and maintenance concerns, while speakers argue parks preserve beauty and justify the commission’s plan.
Boston reports strikers to close about twenty five breweries as brewery engineers vote to strike and enforce an eight hour day. Master Brewers refer demands to state arbitration board. Wales Horse Won race notes Prince of Wales Diamond Jubilee and finishers Bonarosa and Sidue in a field of ten.
A state historical society meeting discussed reducing annual fees and reallocating dues to support historical research and purchases. Provisions outline dropping members who fail to pay after a grace period, eligibility for delegate members from counties, and life membership fee reductions from two dollars to an unspecified amount.
Cloud county Democrats met in Concordia to pick delegates for state conventions in July and Wichita. Delegates were named without instructions, with claims the delegation supports Bryan and Breidenthal. A single candidate, W. D. Vincent, was named for the district convention, while Fifth District prospects wonder about future candidacy.
Washington May 2 Attorney General Godard Prink Evans of Rock Island and Representatives Curtis and Lang called on Attorney General Griggs and conferred on Kansas suit against Colorado for diverting Arkansas River waters. It was agreed to file the case in the October term.
Neosho county Democrats met in Erie on Tuesday and instructed for H. F. Parris for Congress and W. B. Ryan for governor. Farrelly led the convention, selecting delegates to the congressional convention, with Ryan and Farrelly aligned to influence the district.
Washington May 2 The monthly comparative statement shows April receipts and expenditures. Receipts total 40 905 927 with a surplus of 4 126 000. Customs 18 765 017 up 1 120 000 Internal revenue 23 600 291 up 400 000 Miscellaneous 2 424 017 up 990 000. Ten month receipts total 472 387 062 up 45 500 000. War department disbursements 10 244 127 down 6 000 000 Navy 4 700 078 down 73 000.
Louis Mayer, aged 85, a longtime Chicago Jewish leader and founder of Sinai Temple, died yesterday. Born in Germany, he translated the Old Testament from Hebrew into English and produced other translations into German and English. He was renowned as an authority on ancient Hebrew and valued for his work as a teacher.
In St Paul Minnesota on May 2 a Democratic landslide victory swept the municipal election, defeating the Republican ticket by about 1,000 votes. Robert A. Smith, 2, was elected mayor amid GOP celebration over the result. Also noted: mail contract awarded to John W. Anderson of McCracken, Kansas. Topeka’s Jack Murphy appointed to a sergeant-at-arms post. Kansas officials seek $42,400 for state tents from the war department. Americans to spend $40,000,000 abroad for Paris expo visitors. Edward G. Leach, former mint director, dies after appendicitis surgery.
News from a mine disaster reports multiple deaths and extensive property loss. Names of the dead and injured are listed with urgency as rescuers and families await further bodies, while financial losses run high from halted output and railroad shipments.
Chicago market report details mixed activity with wheat opening strong on cables and July futures rising before easing. Corn steady with higher leads from wheat and light receipts. provisions show irregularity amid heavy hog receipts. Local receipts reported, Chicago livestock market weak to steady with cattle and sheep pressure. Grain trade overall dull with modest cash movement and mixed clearances.
Local advertises new wash goods in vivid terms with references to Dimities Cords Lawns and Ginghams priced 10c to 15c yard plus new effects in batistes and dimities. It notes a north room entrance and mentions patterns lace trim fancy lawns and standard designer patterns. Also criticizes reform movements and discusses wheat and market news with Kansas City and Topeka market notes.
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.