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 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1903

Page

3

Michigan Minnesota Football Thriller Ends Before Dark

Michigan and Minnesota played a grueling clash at Northrop Field before darkness halted the game in a 6 to 0 score. Boeckman and Heston highlighted the late drive as Michigan fans cheered and the crowd spilled onto the field delaying stoppage.

Minneapolis Minn Michigan Minnesota Evore Struggie Northrop Boeckman Utond Histon Actober Saal Sarch Uhrutgh Rune Rickn Harris Trepoty Darris Burris Neveroxs Aowan Wagory Heston Ficktacht Sfignensta Boeckman Wan Eudhiona Cramer Rogers Yost Michun Vikeba

Michigan and Yale Football Notes From Ann Arbor

Detroit reports a hard fought Michigan win at home with controversial officiating and Minnesota clash fallout. Yale dominates Columbia at Polo Grounds with strong second half rally and two touchdowns by Kinney and Shevin, Mitchell adds goals.

Yale Columbia New York Ome Polo Grounds Yait Oon Sieteenini Caueneda Sheviin Foop Colusa Nita Mitchell Ailtchell

Harvard Victorious Over Carlisle Indians In Thrilling Game

Cambridge Nov 2 Harvard defeated Carlisle Indians 14 to 11 in a wildly exciting football clash. A trick kickoff run by Dillon opened Harvard’s scoring followed by another touchdown. Princeton beat Cornell 44 to 0 with strong line play and standout runs.

Harvard Carliala Cambridge Mase Carlisle Indians Mata Pormibie Dilion Marshall Coam Carlisle

Nebraska Buries Iowa in 17-6 Gridiron Wego Triumph

November 2 report from Nebraska notes a dominant win over Iowa, Nebraska scoring three touchdowns to Iowa’s one. Captain Bender’s later 30 yard run and a 50 yard sprint sealed the victory as penalties tempered the Cornhuskers’ drive.

Nebraska Iowa Jons Cy Nebraska Commniskers Ooth Haywkeyes Walts Laws Cornhuskers Hawkeyes Cornhusker Nebraska Real

Haskell Defeats Missouri In Muddy Exhibition Match

In a rain soaked 50 minute game at Association Park Haskell Indians beat Missouri Tigers 17 to 0 amid deep mud and slippery conditions. Two Haskell touchdowns came from a fumble and a 20 yard run by EK Hauser as both teams struggled for footing and accurate play. Chicago defeated Wisconsin 15 to 6 as Walter Eckersall’s kicking and field goals carried the Maroons to victory despite Wisconsin’s stout defense.

Haskell Missouri Kansas City Haskell Indians Missouri Tigers Association Park Hedskins Ward EK. Hauser Hasxell Falcon Indians Tigers

Contested college game ends with scare and weak defenses

Norman Oklahoma on November 7 saw the University of Miahoma and the Kansas State Normals play a tight season game marred by a scare of tof. Both sides struggled on defense as rounds and pace wore down players amid slippery conditions.

Norman University of Miahoma Kansas State Normals

Has a Man a Right to Take His Life headline in Atchison

Atchison Kansas November reports identify the dead man found at W W Lewis residence as Sidney L Platt of Muscotah a scholar and traveler. Platt left a manuscript package for a publisher and a personal note arguing a Christian right to shorten suffering before his death. The body was later identified by Gearer Wy Carpenter of Horton and interred in Horton after the coroner found no poison.

Detroit Ann Arbor Michigan Redden Hest Pte Amumitnd Madstock Atinesote Scarerty Steam Evra Hoxsten Minnesota Maddock Urtlevetter Goodlig Yost Keone Fitzpr Tick Saturdess Weston Notcross Blavers Gophers Meston Xort Tew Atchison, Kas W. W. Lewis Atchison Sidney L. Platt Muscotah Lewin Sidney J. Platt Atchison Globe Office Platt Livy Giobé Tom Corum Doneph Horton Topeka Mr. Platt Lewis Menry T. Wilex Topeka Ik Mra Saynee Elahth Sidney Iy Platt Atchison, Knx Wy W. Lewis Sugar Lake Gearer Wy Carpenter Mead Hiatt Bin

Larkin Surrenders to Saline Police After Hideout

Ed Larkin, who confessed to killing Murvey Bardonnar, surrendered to Police Officer Shanahan Saturday afternoon in Saline, Kansas. He was taken to a closed cell by 3 pm after relatives arranged protection, having hidden in Salina and near the Wittman hotel. He plans to plead self defense as the case draws intense local attention.

Saline Salina Kas Ed Larkin Murvey Bardonnar Shanahan Larkin Ifie Bardonnur John Shanatan Thompson Wittman Hotel Bic Tris Pontes

Penn and Bucknell clash with Penn winning 47 to 6

In Philadelphia on November 2, the University of Pennsylvania defeated Bucknell 47 to 6. Bucknell scored a late touchdown after a paralyzing first half, while Pratt High School beat Stafford 2 to 0 in Pratt Kansas. Princeton plans two more games after beating Cornell.

Pennsylvania Bucknell Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Pratt Stafford Kan

Public sentiment against Larkin but no mob violence feared

The coroner's jury has been in session since Friday afternoon and adjourned until Monday for a verdict against Lare kin. Additional arrests may follow Larkin's surrender. Bur donnar was buried at New Cambria.

Larkin Larekin Burdonnar New Cambria

Troop Maneuvers End as Northward March Commences

Junction City Kansas November 2 Troops depart maneuver camp after a night of redeployment. Fourth cavalry heads to Fort Leavenworth while a Thirty-Fifth Infantry battalion moves toward Fort Reno. Fourteen trains conveyed equipment and troops in three and a half hours on the Union Pacific. Major General Baton leaves for Omaha aboard President Wurt's special train with Colonel Mc Clernard. The mass move may take two weeks to finish. Manhattan Kansas also reports Fourth cavalry returning to Leavenworth from Fort Riley after rain delays. Sheth infantry continues marching toward Fort Leavenworth.

Junction City Kan Fourth Cavalry Fort Leavenworth Thirty-ffth Infantry Fort Reno Twenty-ofth Peansas Reno Camp Sanger Union Pacific Baton Wurt Omaha McClernard Manhattan Leavenworth Fort Riley Sheth Infantry Fort Leavenworth Toilay

Was the census padded Atchison schools questioned by papers

In Atchison, newspapers dispute last year's school census figures claiming the 6 066 count was inflated by centering errors. This year the census shows 3 108 fewer children than last year, shifting $2,000 plus in funding and raising questions about population estimates and funding accuracy. Leavenworth rural routes expand with Route No. 5 starting from Leavenworth, carrier G C Chacey. The new path covers Jarbalo area and broadens county coverage.

Atchison, Sey Atchison New Laat Atchicon Wan Atchison Leavenworth G. C. Chacey Jarbalo

Fire destroys Pierson Milling plant at Lawrence Kansas

Fire destroyed the new Pierson Milling company plant at Lawrence on Sunday night after the site of a previous burned structure eighteen months earlier. The mill cost about 2000 dollars and had been running for less than a month. Officials suspect crossed electrical lines as the cause. Insurance was with a mutual company. exact amounts unavailable.

Lawrence Kan Pierson Milling Company

Murder tragedy in Manhattan Kansas jealousy drives double suicide

The report details a deadly incident on the Padion farm near Manhattan Kansas where Lenora Smith and her jealous lover Hosea Bowers were killed during a confrontation. Lyman White, who had pursued Miss Smith, fired into the air and then shot Lenora and her heartbroken husband Cal Smith witnessed the fatal second shot. Police were slow to act as warrants were delayed. Bowers reportedly fled after the attack, leaving a community shocked by the crime and the death of Lenora Smith, age 16.

Hosea Bowers Mantiatinn Kan Lenora Smith Lbsen Bowers Padion Ten Millon Here Lyman White Miss i Abo Ywers Young White Bergle Hower Bowers Ford Farm Hill Creek Ian Smith

Edwards Killing Trial Ends in Self Defense Verdict

Donald Edwards, charged with murdering his father August Edwards in Meade County, was acquitted. Prosecution noted incest and threats by the father. defense said Edwards acted in self defense. Local reaction mixed amid broader Kansas news items from Hutchinson to Ardmore.

Edwards Hutchinson Kan Donald BiWanda Meade County Donald Edwards

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sporting News Minnesote MineGlirt Western sMimeta I. Eigen Fins Minnie Inar Colusa A Fund Arvind Wanaing Ary Benne Ver Pe Swarttimore Ween Sideane University of Maine, Tae Ke Muse Andover Union Trey Cal ‘Wgreceler Sthes—Amiberst Inerre Haviettase Pélitechinie Optiegn Bea Awrat Army University of One Culveralty Nantwiile Montgomery University of South Memanew Akabnamut Polyneeh Ie Trala Ames Aman Smouth Drake Slimpnan Davien Hiothman Kramer Ieffeld Ace Thorpe Palmer Gooding Meee Ney Henry Clark Hammond Sehacht Gusls Princston Cornell Princeton Cornel Kalie Dewitt Ant Miller Ter Iomtan Joel Amd Sallgwra Harar Coney Putas Vetteriein Pester Bows Mersy Keater and Cooney Iagen Welsbachz Labwehe Tine Wanenba & Hire Sepaty Sorat Pastessipe Bender Nebraaien Hawkeye Bonder Booth Lowa Chicago Wisconsin Madison Wis Hckersall Fild Kekerssil Iain Wrats Wither Eckersall Oklahoma Emporia Lindaborg Glasco Invincibles Benny Owens Bethany Field Glieco Bethany Kansas News Sidney L. Pratt Larkin Surrenders N. J Lafayette New Heres Stevi ‘Ody Cos James Blevins Cancy Manny Wort Missouri Pacific Gypsum City D Willams Wellington Gilen King Lansing Wichita Kan Sherif Schad Hunt Consignment Refor Sentate Penitentiary Dale Ina Tiree John Hanson Nilen Frey Hock Syuad Charles Bowman Cedarvale Kas. Nuy Donald Hyploten The And Ardmore Oscar Putman Atchison, Topeka Santa He Sain Okio Clifton Cornelius Graham Timbut C. Grider Wheatome City Utica Ransome Great Bend Mien Smith Anbattian, Kun Leora Smith Ellot Walters Memphis Wersk Fiuute Ind Terre Haute Wal Terre Haute Central Packie Coast League Mbt S.S Swift Specific CO Atlanta
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