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 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal announces daily delivery by carrier with a weekly rate of twenty four dollars and terms for subscriptions noted. The notice provides pricing, delivery details, and contact cues for reader enrollment or renewal.
A garbled article discusses movements in state governance and constitutional change. It mentions trusts, press criticism, and calls for limits on executive power. The piece references legislators, referendums, and a proposed amendment to empower voter choice.
A garbled OCR snippet discusses political schemes and timing, mentioning Stasis and a Republican scheme. It hints at cautious expectations for a possible summer arrival of a reflex wave and references Gerry E and a moderate outcome, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
A jumble of clipped lines and quips notes various oddities and musings. The text references counterfeit money, funeral bearers, water warmth, and a quirky anecdote about an Otoliisheh manveserchy Iowa maid, ending with a Drake Wuthon remark about a father’s saying.
A fragmentary meditation on patriotism and love contrasts male pride with a woman's warmth. The narrator laments how forgiveness and fear shape relationships, suggesting men fear those who truly love them and seek reassurance from intimate partners.
A fragmentary column suggests fast wealth schemes and social observations. It mocks rapid riches and the idea of diamonds versus Velour, while noting how prosperity can invite adversity and how rumors or fashion affect women’s reputations and behavior.
The piece riffs on social norms and marriage timing with satirical references to summer wear, social class expectations, and matrimonial pursuits. It notes pressures around dating, appearances, and the idea of economic or reputational consequences, while hinting at broader social commentary from a period voice.
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla treats catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad asserts long term weakness, digestive disruption, headaches, and impaired senses improve with the remedy. It features a customer from Millwaukee offering four bottles as proof of cure.
Jury acquits Russum of eight joint running charges after a police court case. Proceedings point to transcript errors, with defense arguing misnumbered counts and misalignment with complaint. Police Judge Lindsay oversees the session, and attorney Spencer seeks transcript amendments to align with the record.
The annual session of the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge for Kansas will convene in Topeka in May. The Wichita meeting recently completed decided the event location and designated the band as official.
May eruption from Mont Pelee sent colossal volcanic columns and red hot boulders over Fort de France. Panic seized residents as lava stones and ash clouded the sky while ships Cincinnati and Suchet attempted rescue and calm amid the chaos.
The article recounts brutal acts by Mexican rebels and American troops including executions and civil punishments. It details a public hanging mishap, cannibalistic acts on a buried president, and a controversial water torture used by soldiers. It also quotes Anderson defending harsh methods and criticizes Miccabebee scouts.
Fragmented text alleges Flambeau Club members clash over attendance at a Republican state convention, with unclear phrases about actions in Posen and government disposal, plus references to a sale at J. Jahuacae Ave and a council or committee dispute involving heats and permits.
The Ari grand lodge asked every member to contribute a dollar to a fund intended to support a building project. The plan would raise upwards of ad and will be considered at the meeting next year.
New York May 21 the general assembly of the Presbyterian church debated a motion supporting a revived gospel as preached by Rev Howard Duffield of the Old First Presbyterian. The Rev Dr Donald C Macleod offered a resolution deploring Mormon speech and praising a local college. The report notes contentious views and internal church debates on doctrine and reform without clear outcomes.
Man Cuthee in Parkins Dita admits to burning the Santa Po bridge over the Clmsiarron river and somber plans tied to a factory attack. Frank Goldington of Las Gate, visiting Ble annie Ybatainntes, is noted in the inquiry with related statements and affiliations.
Fragmentary account describes enormous ash fall and widespread ruin after a major disaster. Residents shelter amid wrecked buildings as communities grapple with loss and ongoing danger.
A colored boy named Thomas Mora, aged 1, was arrested in Mudors for attempting to wreck a passenger train by placing a spike and a small object in a switch frog. The act occurred last Friday, and the coupling to the train injury was avoided by quick action. The event prompted an investigation and a near-collision among the Senger team.
Mrs Seeley, posing as a church worker, solicited cash for an orphan's home at Boca station and Fourth and Jackson. She was arrested after visiting Vincent Keexyuisk and failed to identify sources or provide references. Authorities, including Mrs Thorpe and Mrs Howellton, stated she was a seasoned con artist with a long pattern of similar schemes.
Reports from the Hock Island railroad general offices indicate good rains have fallen in the last 21 hours overnight and tonight. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the summary notes favorable precipitation affecting the railway area.
A 48 ton crownstone for a Hobart tomb was moved along Market Street by 48 horses pulling a heavy wagon. The process required a large screw device to lift the stone from the truck and it damaged the pavement as the team struggled. Workmen ceased when the wheels broke through, and the project cost about 80000 in white granite and marble columns.
A damaged clipping discusses dum dum bullets and an inquiry involving Corporal O'Brien and others. Names and specifics are garbled, but references to examination, court questions, and individuals Dietrich and Patter hint at a wartime investigation or military inquiry.
Ex president Grover Cleveland plans a summer at his home, acquiring a large tract of oyster land around Monument beach and Manomet river. The sale grants exclusive fishing rights and borders Princeton area property. Trespass warnings issued. superintendent orders increased vigilance.
Port au Prince in turmoil as 4000 men reportedly mobilize to defend the capital amid rising threats. The city’s population is described as under arms with authorities attempting to stabilize the situation.
The text outlines a patchy, OCR like record referencing church authorities, approval of actions, and a discussion of governance within a church body. It mentions the United States context, a bishop, general conference, and church South while showing unclear phrases and garbled names.
Snessney 2L-8 reports McDowell elected chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in Hanesue amid local civic notices and organizational leadership changes.
Fragmented local notes show A L Styder of Hock Island visiting Horton for a social dance at Stein bar. Mentions include U S marshal, S Coble, and a public notice on 21 Quincy Street West Chicago. References to Samuel Baylews and Santa 28 east hint at local events and freight train yard activity, with remarks on labor needed to clear tracks after a derailment.
Died Bay 2 at 2 a Harriet lamps Dean, with REL Doxn, in the Seth Swar. Funeral will be held at street address on Thursday. Remains will be interred at Fesone-oel gt ’thay morning. OB for falerment.
Union Pacific offers low round trip fares from Missouri to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo priced around 150 with various inclusives and dates from June through August. Advertises multiple city routes to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle and Seattle area with specific May June July travel windows. Contact F A Lewis Kansas Ave City Ticket Agent and J C Fulton Route Agent for full information.
One fare round trip May 30 1902 via Union Pacific for Fort Leavenworth ceremonies. Remains of Gen Henry Leavenworth to be co interred. Parade includes 1500 Civil War veterans led by Governor Rowland. Gov Missouri and staff attend with Major General MacArthur and General Kinten. Orators Dumont Smith and MacArthur speak. Pickets on sale May 9, 1902. Limited return May 13 192.Agent contacts given.
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.