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 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1902
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal notes broad political tension as headlines warn of apathy and party strife. References to Croker, General apathy, and calls for principled voters mark a period of intense campaigning and public skepticism ahead of election day.
An editorial tightly surveys American social stratification, praising a revived interest in heraldry and lineage linked to Kansas pioneers, while weighing presidents Roosevelts decisive coal strike leadership and calls for prudent social reform. It notes romances and public missteps of the era, including a cautionary tale about wedding excesses and the danger of personal vanity amid national progress.
A quirky column notes Ottawa residents as a busy incubator painter and a counselled flydis, Wellington’s municipal lights unsatisfactory, and a Wellington woman who can read a bride’s dress color before purchase. It mentions Hutchinson pride in standing on one leg, an Ottawa fox terrier returning after five years, and Kansan winter potatoes.
A garbled regional column mocks social norms from Atchison life. It jokes about lonesome boys, courting rituals, class behavior, and a theatergoing man who sits in the parquet. A rural hog incident near town is noted with a faded anecdote of a near-embarrassing blush.
A garbled column of social aphorisms and warning parries on human nature. It notes neighbors, marriage, luck, and loyalty as well as work, travel, and lingering pride in a dated, wry tone. The piece riffs on behavior, consequences, and everyday foibles with satirical edges.
A fragmentary satirical piece discusses intellect, gender, and digestion with curt observations. It references a New York special to state points and trains, noting connections between Chicago and New York and listing W Ruggles as General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
An interview with a State Journal reporter cites John Schenck as the Democratic choice for county attorney, arguing he has broad party support and stands as the only viable candidate. The piece contrasts Schenck with Nichols and Stebbins, highlighting Schenck’s clean record, loyalty to the party, and likelihood of defeating opponents.
New York November 2 The board of inquiry reported by Commissioner of Immigration Williams that it voted unanimously to exclude eleven children from Panama Cuba who sought entry to the United States at the Universal Brotherhood Institution at Point Arena California It is expected that an appeal will be made from this decision.
Archbishops and legal advisers depart for London with Col. H Separament commanding a contingent. The trip includes Archbishop Sta rlat of San Vin nessco and Garrett Metmerny as legal adviser amid plans related to Loomis and Boom arena developments.
The Kansas department boasted a strong display at the Washington encampment with Kansas prints and a notable prominence for the state. It claims Kansas Bay received more old soldiers for reeport ion to its pe gulation than any other state, though it has never furnished a commander-in-chief for the Grand army.
The State Journal reprints the official ballot with detailed explanations. Readers are urged to study pages six and seven to save time in the booth and cast informed votes.
President Roosevelt and a small party left Washington early for Oyster Bay to vote, traveling by Pennsylvania Railroad. No journalists went along. Secretary Cortelyou, Loch, Dr. Lung, four Secret Service agents accompanied the President. He praised the trip as a splendid start and said he enjoyed it immensely.
Richmond reports Democrats leading in most Virginia congressional districts under the new constitution with low voter registration. In West Virginia the Republicans expect Buvenour to win in the first district while McGraw runs against Destin in the second and Jer contests Gaines in the third. Statewide, Justice Clark is favored to be re elected and the legislature to stay Democratic with Locke Drake seen as leading candidate for U S Senate. Only about ten thousand African Americans are registered.
Sioux Falls Nov 1 Re publicans not pollthun the election of their state ticket and congressmen or that they will have a majority in the legislatures during the re election of United Star Senator Kittredee. Democrats claim Republicans will not have a majority for their state ticket.
Charleston Mississippi voters will renominate the Democratic ticket in June. The legislature will elect Asbury Lattimer to the U. S. Senate as successor to McLaurin. In Jackson the seven congressional districts foresee Democratic nominations and no opposition. Mississippi awaits decisive party gains in the principal election.
A local candidate for county attorney, Le AL Stebbins, is denounced as a "bold, bad man" in a disputed Sunnytown letter. Zerith McKiernan denies Stebbins harmed her or misused insurance funds, while praising him as a trusted friend. The dispute ties into a broader political feud and a forthcoming election.
The text presents a jumbled, erroneous stream of phrases about memory and daily life. It includes garbled references to turning events, a generic car theme, and scattered lines about family, friendship, and war. The overall fragmentary nature yields no clear event or identifiable entities.
City railway opponents file affidavits citing dangerous street conditions on East Fifth and damage to Obit Street property. Mayor Parker and City Engineer McCabe provide sworn statements about excavation permits and communication failures before new track work began.
The article details widespread campaign activity as Kansas state officers prepare to vote. Secretary of State Clark schedules meetings at Junction City while Frank Nelson speaks in Linda Borg. Officials across counties travel to Crawford and Neosho for ballots and to observe results.
Local items report social events including masquerade plans by Degree of Honor lodge No. 7 in Topeka, visits by Mr Newt Fluke of Lawrence, and notes on the French family birth. Church and city notices mention lectures by Rev. Samuel Freuder, a Westminster Presbyterian series, and Ferry street paving discussions. A mysterious encounter with a Gila monster lookalike is noted, plus upcoming winter exposition plans by the Mud winter Exposition company and Brigham's forthcoming prospectus and announcements for the show slated for 1908.
Fragments report the death of Mr and Mrs Behmucker at their home in Wichita with sparse details. The item references Mr Sehmucker and a State Journal mention but the exact dates, names, and funeral arrangements are unclear in the readable portion.
The Burlington Route renews reduced fares from the Missouri River region to California and the Puget Sound area for September and October with low rates to the mining districts and western districts. Through connections from Denver to northwest routes with daily service to Butte Helena Spokane Tacoma Seattle Portland and sleepers to major western cities.
Visit the old home east with Gates excursions to Ohio and Indiana during the first week of October and the time of the Grand Army reunion in Washington. Rates advertised for August September October trips to western stations. Consult local ticket agents for full information and lowest costs. R. R Crozier, L. Wakeley, 4, Cal. 80s Mule St. Cee Teers, oat Kansas City. St. Louis, etc. Laver ing ral 7 Be Louis, Sa.
The steamer City of Topeka docked bringing a passenger list from Rtcht'gt nieiegete' with remarks on arrival at Vancouver. Notices reference Washington lodge No. 26 Knights and Ladies and an upcoming event at Adams Street. Unclear details mention Meyer and Kerr in a brief society note.
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.