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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
3
Fragmented OCR reveals Kansas shops debating price cuts for haircuts, with some stores sticking to old prices while many customers expect cuts to drop. The piece notes barber rates, wage pressures, and potential impact on retail and services, citing local shops and patrons amid churn in the city.
Residents recount a costly spring freeze that damaged berry crops including fields near Chant and nearby towns. Despite losses, farmers report some berries ripening, with efforts to salvage the remaining harvest and support local markets.
A garbled advertisement-like notice describes a medical product claim for blood poison cures. It mentions cures, patients, and trials but is incoherent. reads as an early 20th century dubious medical scheme seeking readers to join a trial or purchase a treatment. The text cites nonspecific names and questionable descriptions.
A meeting described as a convention divided into two factions with a split crowd and heated action. Murmurs and a push for recognition marked the scene as Johnson forces pressed for influence while Murphy supporters left the venue.
A garbled report traces a 19th century train robbery case involving Estelle, Jewett and others.It mentions a trial in Minas and Notting Hill, a plan to bring Estelle back to Lansing, and a dramatic attempt at the mining shaft scene with improvised guns. The narrative is fragmentary but centers on a rail robbery and subsequent pursuit by authorities.
A local farmer Mr. Diabrow from Sedturwick attempted to start his horseless cart with help from neighborly assistance. After mixed efforts, the machine finally started and Diabrow plans to master it, while a nearby engineer from Rat an City is expected to arrive to supervise further work. Gas well incident near Cherryvale damages property and injures no one. A fatal death appears linked to a transfer incident, and a drowning scare involving a child prompted quick rescue. Projections show about half a crop of apples for Saline County this season.
A tumultuous event at the Kansas Normal featured a vigorous debate on constitutional amendments and education policy. Dennis J. Hheedy emerged as a leading speaker from the Kansas Normal, while judges G. Larimer, Fc Tolbert, and Klene presided. about 150 attendees, including students and staff, attended a banquet after the program with Miss Eden Good delivering a vocal solo.
Sanction City Kan May 7 Thomas Dever of this city has led a petition in district court asking for removal of J. W. Bumpiney for city attorney of Junction City. Dever was city attorney for the term that ended May 1 and seeks the vacancy arguing Mayor appointed Humphrey in violation of the Veteran Preference Act.
A sports brief notes a key competitor is favored to win the upcoming stake. The report centers on confidence by insiders and expectations for the event. No further details on date or location are provided in the readable text.
In the Metropolitan meeting opener at Westchester Racing Association, two fast fillies Howard Lenora Loring and Gunfire show premier speed. Green Morris lists two likely contenders from New York, while Holy Holy and Hermis loom as top weights and front runners. Gunthy impresses with mud evasion and strong stamina, threatening the field if rain persists.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a Metropolitan event with runners named Sangore Mangente and others in a May outing. Mentions Hay Fears 2, Belt, Ya Sale Kalilos, Leask, Arthcntite, and numerous others with scores or times unclear, suggesting a broad track or racing card with many participants and results not fully legible.
A. Drake disclaims a large wager on Savable in the American Derby and pledges $10,000 to charity if Waller proves a wager existed. He says he never bet and would not engage in such deals, urging the public not to be misled by bookmakers' statements.
Five horses formerly owned by EJ Arnold & Co. sold at Worth stockyard bringing record prices. Bessie McCarthy topped the sale at 2000, with other consignments including Mary McCarthy 900 and Stuyne 1080. The feature event at Worth saw Pothier win in a dramatic late rush as jockey F Phillipe’s mount clipped the final stride. Racing also reported fast times at Churchill Downs and good track conditions at Louisville.
The National League saw few favorites prevail as outsiders captured most races. Dominant figures included Sylvain Talbot and a challenge to Britt, with College Baseball noting Oberlin, Notre Dame, and Missouri matchups amid rain and tough conditions.
In a tense American League game the home team edged Washington as Young and Yorris delivered key hits and the lineup produced when needed. Boston and Chicago performances, plus standings glimpses, fill a busy scorecard with innings, pitchers, and crowd notes.
A torn advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for nervous prostration weakness and related female troubles. It claims rapid relief by nourishing nerves and purifying blood, with testimonials from Mrs. Dennis Harrie and Mickoe Wears.
In a fragmented report from Minneapolis and Memphis readings, batters and pitchers clash as teams maneuver through American Association and Western League standings. Notable lines reference Minneapolish events, a Memphis visit, and a 18 run swing, with teams including Milwaukee and Kansas City noted amid erratic OCR.
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.