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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
15
The piece praises women who recognize false economy and embrace a soap made from pure vegetable oils and high quality ingredients, priced for the very poorest families. It argues gumption comes from avoiding extravagant soap choices and learning to see real value.
The week’s items include pledges for a Latta Fe chop proposition, Burney’s railroad law push, court actions, and various state and national political developments. Reports mention the Santa Fe limited, popUlist and republican conventions, taxation disputes, and public notices alongside local incidents and civic matters.
Topeka notes warm weather trains crowds and daily happenings. City Clerk Squires joined a fishing outing, Turton Wall joined Rock Island at Horton, and W E Dandy visits. The state auditor’s office reports a $1K dine loss while Junkin visits from Kansas City. A dozen items cover courts, society meetings, sports and travel.
A debatable OCR snippet mentions an attack on aces bas beer near Christ hospital and a hospital feed delay. It lists John McCarthy as Standard Oil Med. J. president and notes roles at Santa Fe and other firms. Includes a deserter apprehension at Topeka and a large Kansas pension for Frank M. Wilken, private in Twenty-second Kansas volunteers.
The jury awarded Mrs. Elizabeth Reading of Williamsport $35,000 in her suit for damages for affections of her husband against Mrs. Anna Gazzam in Philadelphia. The long trial drew hundreds of attendees and spotlighted the social circle surrounding the wealthy widow and former state senator family.
Cleveland May 12 The will of late Thomas Wilson millionaire Weesel owner filed in Probate court leaves one half of the estate to the widow for life and the remainder to his children. Upon widow’s death one half of the estate goes to establish a home for aged couples to be named Wilson on the Great Lakes and their wives. Captain Wilson’s fortune is about 1 050 000.
Diverse clipped items note ticket pricing and sale dates for Hutchinson trips via Santa Fe with a May sale. The fragment references musical events, local health, a pharmacist, and a committee run ice cream gathering. It mentions Mrs Holicraft hosting a plant sale and Jimmy Barry pivoting to a jockey career with a Lakeside start.
A New York professional woman, ill last October and near death, reports a dramatic recovery after using Grape Nuts since 1899. She explains gradual food replacement, weight gain, and improved health, noting many families adopting the regimen and listing her address in New York City.
Receivers of Central Branch railroad under a federal court order plan a June 7 sale at Atchison court house for 18119 acres across Brows, Atchison, Jackson, Marshall and Pawnee counties plus two acres in Whiting Kansas. land to be sold in lots or parcels with a $5 deposit and 35 percent down on bids.
At a Commercial club meeting President Holman named five delegates from Topeka to represent the club at the state federation of business organizations in Topeka at the end of May. The delegates are John B. Frost C G Blakey D H Scott W M Forbes and R S Johnson. A committee on entertainment for visiting delegates was formed including TJ Andes 7 L Coe John Chaney James Moore and C Whiteker.
New York May 17 Senator Platt answering questions on Roosevelt rumors says Roosevelt will complete this term and serve another one. He dismissed retirement for a governorship general of the Philippines and affirmed Roosevelt intends to stay in state office.
New York on May 12 reports surplus revenue down 415,730 and loans decreased 173.90. Legal tenders rise 306,100, deposits fall 1,100,000, and circulation gains 0,000. Banks hold 716,852,726 in excess of the 25 percent requirement.
Springfield Illinois May 12 a mortgage lien by Chicago and Alton Railway Company for 2200000 to Farmers Loan and Trust Company trustee at New York filed for record in the county recorder of deeds office today. It contained eleven 1000 revenue stamps. The mortgage is given to secure the payment of 4 5 per cent first ten 1 year gold bonds of the denomination of 1000 each or multiplier thereof in case of registered bonds to the amount of 322000000
Examinations for undertakers and embalmers licensed by the board of feasts will be held in Doder City Hays City June 6 Concordia Dune 5 Topeka June 7. The House passed 180 private pension bills and adjourned until Monday. Congressman Hepburn says the Nicaragua canal bill is certain to pass the Senate and await the President’s approval. The College of Journalism in Columbus O reports a capital stock of 35000 with Cingtonatt designated at its place of business.
May 12 reports say a tempera night brought 36 degrees above zero, ruining fruit and berry crops in the vicinity. Estimated losses reach $0,000 in the area as reports note damaged trees and diminished yields. Marshall's band concert is scheduled at Gaffield Park tomorrow at 3 p.m. Mrs. Holicraft will hold a plant sale Tuesday.
In Denver on a government mission Buffalo Jones acts as the U S representative to obtain a permit to capture mountain sheep for a national park. Governor Thomas arranged a request through the executive floor to the interior department after telegraphic urging from Senators Wolcott and Teller.
Washington May 12 Representative Reeder and Kansas delegation met with War Department officials regarding a four state monument at Arlington National Cemetery to honor Hanis soldiers killed in the war. Officials discussed the monument design and site choice to preserve the historic building and grounds.
A concert program is promised by Marshall's Band tomorrow afternoon. The item mentions a patient with stomach trouble persisting for twenty years who found relief after care, reflecting a hopeful recovery note amid some unclear text about locations and names.
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.