Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1901

Page

6

Woman Seeks Limited Divorce Amid Silent Co tenancy

New York May 25 In supreme court Justice McLean Mire OBrien sued for a limited divorce with alimony after three years of living in the same house without speaking or interacting with her husband. She testified he spends no evenings at home, avoids money, clothing, or writing paper, and she was left penniless at times while he used funds from a firm green line.

New York O'Brien Supreme Court McLean Yeatenday Muld Lea Dutober Sori Anney Tna

Case of Mrs O Brien Raises Cruelty Claim

In a court scene, Mrs O Brien seeks relief over alleged cruelty amid financial strain and estrangement. Justice McLean questions the sufficiency of cause for a judgment, noting her life was not easy but finding no firm evidence of excessive wrongdoing. Mrs O Brien’s supporters condemn the ruling as unjust.

Ante Mra. O'Brien McLean

Rag Time Decline Prompts Musicians to Ban It

Denver May 25 reports a wave of professional disapproval sweeping rag time as musicians and teachers of major orchestras vow to ban its influence. The American Federation of Musicians condemns rag time as vulgar and obscene, calling for its demise amid calls for higher musical standards across the country.

Denver Cal American Federation of Musicians Cincinnati Zenon Federation of Musiciana Ho. Wheeler Kansas City

Musicians Call for Higher Music Standards and Rag Time Ban

A 19th century meeting denounces rag time as eroding public taste. President Weber urges suppression and replacement of rag time works with those of recognized writers to educate the public toward a wholesome intellectual music, warning degeneracy if rag time persists.

Asia Bgte Wondees Karte A. FP. of M Weber

Caprice Halts Big Work At Million Dollar Skyscraper

New York May 25 Colonel Proskey halts demolition of a planned twenty one story building after a court injunction. The lease runs to October and the action stops work while ensuring the colonel enjoys his prior environment. A watchman guards the Broadway block while talks with the Geo A Fuller Co. continue.

New York Winfield Scott Proskes Geo. A. Fuller Company Wnder Simhe Colonel Proskey Broadway Yaley B. McConnell Costruction Company

Euatern Artiste to Transfer Colorado Wonder to Canvas

A party of fluent artists pauses in Chicago on May 2 as they plan to move the Colorado Wonder painting to canvas. The group aims to showcase the artwork in Chicago and coordinate its relocation and display.

Euatern Artiste Colorado Wondar Chicago Chiesgo

Public statement endorses Hon E J Pickett by Clinton veterans

A long public statement by a Clinton G A R post commander and Clinton County veteran leader praises Hon E J Pickett. The letter asserts Pickett is trusted, respected, and broadly known for his public service, noting a remedy claim for health issues.

Clinton G.A.R. Post Clinton Co. Veteran Association Pickett de. Greene

Painters Plan Grand Canon of Colorado Study Tour

A group including George Hazen Thomas Moran George Inness and G M Mc Dirk will travel from New York to Arizona to sketch and prepare a Grand Canyon piece for exhibition in New York next year They will spend weeks in the west gathering outlines then return to finish the work Santa Fe official W H Simp sot joins as guide and companion The artists expect to surpass previous canyon reproductions in grandeur and scenic effect, weather permitting.

New York Arizona Colorado George Hazen Thomas Moran George Inness Sentimental G. M. Mc Dirk Black and Watera Chicago Annex W. H. Simp- Sot Santa Fe Railroad Mrinness

Dentists Claims Hand Method Replaces Forceps In Tooth Extraction

An article reports Dr. Charles B. Coughlin of Coughlin & Wilson endorsing a primitive hand technique for pulling teeth, using only thumb and index finger. He asserts it removes even firmly rooted teeth quickly, claiming the forceps are unnecessary and that the method shocks patients less than a revolver at their heads. The piece notes tension between traditional Chinese practice and modern dentistry, as well as skepticism of the hand method’s efficacy.

Talianapolis Charles B. Coughlin Coughlin & Wilson Iie Wien

Girl in Wabash Struggles With Swollen Tongue Following Eating Incident

Mins Myrtle Leonard, ten years old, daughter of Edward Leonard of Huntington, reportedly swallowed a virus or dangerous substance after eating what is described as puwpawa. Her tongue has swollen dramatically, protruding two inches beyond the mouth, causing excruciating pain and partial immobilization. Doctors hope for improvement but she remains in severe distress.

Wabash Ind Myrtle Edward Leonard Huntington Hue

Water pipes scare Argentines misread as cannon

May report from Valparaiso notes Argentine citizens misinterpreted a large gust seen near Punta Arenas and the Strait of Magellan as an enormous cannon. The item clarifies the gust was actually water supply pipes for Punta Arenas, suggesting press sensationalism in coverage.

Chili Valparaiso Punts Arenas Caupine Seok Strait of Magellan Punta Arenas

Paris Doctor Laborde Performs Concert for Dental Drawings

Dr Laborde of Paris communicates a method linking music and dentistry. He gave a concert while drawing teeth to illustrate the technique. The report notes the unusual fusion of art and medicine with potential therapeutic implications.

Laborde Paris

Also Mentioned on This Page

Spratt Kansas Ave Adams ST McCormick & Peake Jackson’ Street Gilchrist Gilchrist Bros A.W. Horxuts W. M. Hereiss Hopkins & Son Merchant Police Kamsas Ave Topeka, Kas O’brien Pavnea Caprice E. J. Pigkett E. J. Pickett DR. Greene Mrs. McKinley San Francisco Bete A. Photogra Aes Ete Oc Oak Sa Ars Ae Music IN Dentistry Topeka Chaney & Morton Kansas Avenue J. L. van Houten Aurora Geo. Burghart Topeka Tenta Cate
Search Courier

Search the Topeka State Journal Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Topeka State Journal?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication