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 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
4
A chaotic OCR fragment reports on ongoing political inquiry into trade and taxation, mentioning Peter S and President Roosevelt era themes. It notes debates over tariffs, the economy, and government duties, and references Topeka and Leavenworth figures. The piece touches on fuel oil innovations, electricity, and new burners as potential cost savers.
At Washington May 15 President Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the McKinney Memorial College of the American University near Destrict of Cubits bia. When completed the building will house studies spanning diplomacy, government, arbitration, and law. The ceremony included remarks by Roosevelt and other officials about national service and higher learning, with plans for the college to train leaders for public life.
An aged promotional piece extols Paine's Celery Compound as a spring medicine that purifies blood and banishes disease. It claims near ninety of every hundred cures in readable cases and speaks of broad appeal across social ranks, urging readers to obtain the remedy for nervous, tired, or deteriorating health and promising rapid relief.
A historic ceremony in Washington marked the placing of a cornerstone for a new university to teach the science of government in memory of Abraham Lincoln. Speakers urged charity and national service as the cornerstone was lowered into place and a time capsule prepared for burial. The service closed with a benediction and prayers by Methodist leaders.
Transcribed fragments report Col John F. Gay vor and Capt. BB. Grellne, accused of complicity with government foes, being removed from Quebec today by an American detective. The text references war-era engravings and a Major TJ. Anderson, with several garbled phrases throughout.
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic that purports to cure rumors and eruptions while boosting strength. It cites personal testimonials of relief from weakness and fatigue after using the remedy, praising its low cost and broad health benefits.
Chicago May 18 Representatives of Westerns today pressed for an equalization of dressed beef and live stock tariffs to prevent discrimination against Chicago markets. The Interstate Commerce Commission delayed ruling after a conference, setting a June 18 deadline with a June 2 effort to reach a settlement. Kellog of the Great Western Live Stock Exchange and Tomlingin spoke as the commission postponed further action to study the matter.
A vintage advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a complete digestive aid. It claims the product digests all nutritious foods and remedies stomach issues, contrasting it with pepsin and other digests. The ad cites testimonials and mentions Bo.
The twentieth annual banquet of the Saturday Night Club occurs at the Throop Hotel tonight. Guests include a reform party gubernatorial slate and members of the state textbook commission. To the assembled crowd, speakers and toasts are expected with Mr A Miller listed as absent.
In Washington on May 1 the senate debated land opening and homestead entry for a vast Ute tract of about 9,000,000 acres in Utah and discussed a naval appropriation. A motion to send a railroad station bill to conference failed 25 to 10. Conference on the agricultural appropriation was agreed. conferees were Proc tor, Hanstrough and Bate.
A blaze at Jacobson's Implement store in Laurel Nebraska this morning killed John Jacobson his wife and infant. Wm Snyder a clerk and another Jacobson child were severely burned. Snyder escaped with his life and one child survived. the fate of the others remains unclear. The smoke suffocation trapped the family before help arrived.
A Germantown California teen, Josh Eduar, reports sixteen years of sciatic rheumatism and finally found relief after trying various medicines and doctors. The patient claims lasting improvement following a treatment labeled Wubetain’s Pal and credits doctors and pharmacists for assistance.
A mix up mars the adoption process as the county commission moves through remaining subjects. Hearings have seen some items passed to others and many topics debated without a final decision. A central issue remains the readers program amid circulating rumors.
Fragmentary OCR text cites Wooster & Co of Topeka and a split commission dispute between Appluten and Wooster. Names A Bear, A Bidones, Gand Stantey, Do Bhirk linked to American Rock, while Nelson Taylor Sheldon McCray tied to Miss Wooster. Verification pending.
In Leavenworth Kansas on May 1 Benny La Boda a Pole aged 88 and Harvey Clay Teclored aged 24 were instantly killed after contacting a broken electric wire fence with a ruptured rectric light wire hanging over it.
Reports circulated in the southwest claimed changes to the Flock Leland plan involving two men from St Laila Ghett to Caiis, but these details have been clarified as untrue.
Erie county authorities detained Thomas Day posing as Seth Clover of Ringling Brothers. Day used Clover’s name to exploit hotel and stage contacts, printing papers in Des Moines and claiming to outrun the circus. Gov. Signe of Pennsylvania issued a requisition for Day, with Nutting pressing charges in Erie.
A garbled report states a defendant named DumPrope admitted taking $2 from Crowley amid a murder case near a river setting. Witness Dana Crowley testified in a heavily weighted trial, claiming self defense or related actions.
Madame Le Claire, the greatest palmist and clairvoyant, promises to reveal names and ages. Free tests offered, with a free look at one junction. Parlor details: 905 Kan. Ave, Bri lay, May 16th, 2 to 8 PM.
A large turnout gathered for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church General Assembly meeting. The morning program included remarks by ex-Modulators D. Bust, D. Ch, and Louie WH Black, with speakers from San Antonio Texas and Clarksville Arkansas delivering the manifest service.
Fragmented OCR reports a blaze near Farliy Iowa and a separate incident in Louisiana. The text mentions a person identified as Petters, an investigation, and a possible police response. Details are unclear due to damage.
Reports list Lindeau of Tynes winning a Saute sale defeat by four score and 44 to 6, Lester filing for divorce from Dora M. Fuster, and Franklyn E. Tapids of Iowa noted as a large landowner in Kansas. A separated incident describes Mrs. Haas fleeing a showroom after a theft of two revolvers, chased by Mr. Haas but outrun.
A senate committee on public buildings and grounds discussed boosting funding for a federal building in Lawrence. Harris presented papers and arguments that convinced officials of the project’s importance, noting receipts and the need for a higher appropriation.
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.