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

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1903

Page

3

Carnegie Library Dedication Marks Kansas Milestone

In Banian City Kansas the Carnegie Library building and furnishings, costing about 75 000 dollars and housing 7000 volumes, near completion awaits public opening after book deliveries and interior fittings. Mrs Sarah Richart spearheaded the effort begun in 1896 with support from the board of education and the women’s club, aided by Carnegie funds and city plans for a modern public library and museum space.

Banean City Kan Board of Edaration Manly Lc Library Firth Street Minrmecta Avenue Sarah Anties Ake Ehe Fies Board of Invention Merean Gelved Carnegie Boe Mane Buldite Manis Fueron Place Sixth Street Minnesoa Old Townsite Company Wei & Plenum Librarien Nouth Chilizen Cerere Janne Foe Welling Chin

Grange store fire devastates Johnston County building

A major blaze gutted the Grange store at 94% Saturday night in Paola Kansas, destroying the two story Grange building and nearby structures. Firefighters from Kan City and local units battled intense heat as the roof collapsed and the restaurant area burned. No injuries were reported, and plans for temporary quarters and a new building were announced by Johnson County Co operative store directors.

Olathe Kar Johnnston County Atérry Grange Bulledtimne Te Piague Angurance J. Dh Klug Hamil den Teste H. L. Hurgesa Grange Paper Geo Black Grange Opers M. G. Miller Pha Es Sows Ostrans Oersheys Packing Sinine Cad Fellows Kan- Si City Spparatus Midmlatt Jotal Grange HL Col Averiiere Joral Fire Department Humes Johns County Bourt House Svecylling Webutld Kan Johnson County Co-Operative Bundy Directees Upper Moors Angain Nlight Arendélice Siack Mbt Akeada Jack Kanyon Chicago Van Kenyon

Fragmented OCR notes on local elections and teachers’ conduct

Fragmentary text mentions Rae Gaul and Bhawtee county, teachers facing disruptions from students during term examination period. Several applications for infancy office and unboxed items referenced in unclear OCR, with disrupted phrases and names.

Ren Rae Gaul Omer

Complex money dispute tied to Buckfoot case unfolds in court

A district court case centers on $95,000 tied in the Buckfoot matter. George E. Booth deposited $5,000 with Condon Bank to obtain bail for a gang member, while Booth faced arrest in Bourdon county. Various parties claim repayment or bankruptcy as attorneys challenge payment and dismissal terms. The dispute remains unsettled as the bankruptcy trustee and others press claims.

Buckfoot Cass George E. Dooth Condon Bourdes County Bourdon County Booth Bootright Condon Banc Boatricht Curry Wab City W. E. Watthere Condoo Transee E. ©. Clark W.S. Hyatt Wen Wan Trusten Wheehart Hyatt Ton Daye Jin Thin

Heavy Mud Delays Eighth Cavalry March in Kansas

In Junctionity Kansas on November 9 the Eight Cavalry squadron from Fort Riley neared Fort Sil Oklahoma but heavy mud stalled progress. A muddy four inch rain soaked roads in Riley County, delaying wagons and camp outfits for days. Infantry aided by road crews faced axle deep mud as artillery units halted near Fort Leavenworth until conditions improved.

Kas Fort Riley Fort Sil Oklo Suddy Iary Hee Fort Leavenworth Riley County

Leavenworth Tax Clash Over Mandamus Action

A recap of Leavenworth city and county tax rolls shows total valuation of 9,071,010 with taxes due of 481. City real estate and personal property figures prompt calls to equalize assessments. Century attempt to prevent collection targets heavy taxpayers like W. Saunders and the Tere Ininal Bridge company.

Leavenworth Mandamus Leavenwortt Kun, Nak Uity Flagler Daya SUAKS Real Entata Ie Athe Ee Areesamantat Sonal Ibeney Ang Fe Utle Sleeitie Tallway

Murdered Man at Larned Still Unknown

Tarned Kansas on November 2 report an unidentified murdered man found near Larned two weeks prior. The body is in a rough, muscular condition with nail marks and evidence of hard labor. Unless Marshal Ter Winchester locates friends or relatives, the beds will be buried this week and the murder will remain an unexplained mystery.

Larned Kas Marshal Ter Winchester

Bankers Will Meet in Paola November 23 24

Bankers group No 2 will meet in Paola Kansas on November 23 and 24 with topics both live and interesting on the programme. Group No 4 Kansas Bankers Association will also hold its Paola session with offers of promises and list of counties including Johnson Miami Linn Dotumlan Franklin Anderson Shawnee Osage Wabauinsee Lyon Morris.

Paola Dwight Kas Kanuas Bankers’ Association Ite Johnson Miami Linn Dotumlan Franklin Anderson Shawnee Osage Wabauinsee Lyon Morris

Minstrel Show By Leavenworth Society Women

Leavenworth society women stage a minstrel show in Leavenworth Nevada to raise funds for a local cause. The event features Kansas City performers and a cast of twenty society ladies, with plans to unveil the full list of participants at the event.

Leavenworth Han Kansas City Ganding

Garden City Singer Ida Pyle Wins in Chicago Circles

Miss Ida Pyle earns local notice as she rises in Chicago musical circles with a notable performance. The report briefly mentions a function in Garden City and references a Mexican man described as insane, along with a telephone company context and an interim update from November 9.

Ida Pyle Chicago

Yale Versus Princeton Looms Over Football Title Race

New York November 9 The Yale Princeton clash is billed as the season’s premier gridiron contest. Princeton claims the East with a flawless defense and potent offense and Yale seeks to prove itself against the nation’s top rival. Harvard, Pennsylvania, Cornell, and Columbia trail as observers while coach handiwork and kickers train for the decisive meeting next Saturday.

New York Yale Princeton Harvard Carlisto Indiana Columbia University of Pennsylvania Nassau Princeton Ik Tje Pennayl Vanja Cornell Aguinat Agatmet Tsien West Point Pensylvania Ynne Jane Ivinceton Derseymen Yate Sanford Butterworth Adee Coy Cumm Corbin the Stillman Ely Ginsa Hefratfinger Felr Hukey Rafferty Tom Shevlin Hate Neal New Haveniter Biootarr Tigers Syracuse Tigera New Haven Dewitt

Washburn 44 Manhattan 0 in rough Big 12 clash

Washburn dominated Manhattan 44 to 0 at Manhattan as Caldwell and Canningham starred on offense and the Jayhawkers stretched a late first half lead into a convincing victory. The Farmers fought hard in a physical contest with line smashes and field goals but fell short despite spirited drives.

Somerone Oklshoma Topeks Collegians Manhatt Hart Ma’ Phles Manhattan Kan Witteen Gate Waich Washburn Jayhawkers Wits Nuch Caldwell Farmers Lineemashing Jong Rensellona Canningham T Ffty Tine Cooley Walker Tiley Quigley St. Marys Stewart Orr Brown Dadison Tempeat Brown Wilkinson Macoint Mudge Willams Mehl Lindsborg Emporia Hyndman Haergia Leyad Matthews Joseph J. Johnson Bush Ey Bergist Swanstrom Big Stromquist Thewedes Banbury Hows Dany Rothmar

Nebraska Dominates Knox in One Sided Gridiron Win

Lincoln November 9 Nebraska University crushed Knox College 83 to 5 on a muddy field. The Cornhuskers overwhelmed Knox with power, never allowing a sustained drive and using line hammering plays to push over the line. Coach Booth subbed in several players while Knox managed only a late consolation score.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska University Knox College Cornhuskers Knox Nebraska Downn Booth Touenagwan

Harvard Defeats Penn In Annual Football Clash

Harvard 17 10 over Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Harvard scored two touchdowns in the opening half and one in the final period, while Penn managed two TDs. Harvard's offense overpowered Pennsylvania, with fumbles and weak defense limiting the Orangemen.

Harvard Pennsylvania Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Gurkers Erfmajor Steven Crameen Carl Marshal Red Bilge Carl Marshall Marshall Butkiewice

Missouri and Washington Play Deadlock in 0 0 Tie

The Missouri and Washington game ended in a 0 to 0 draw after a hard battle with both teams unable to cross the other’s end zone. Stars Aabumora and Tolson starred for Missouri and Washington respectively, while Birney and Anderson flashed on defense and offense in a rough, penalty-filled contest.

Missouri Washington St. Louis Novi Alan Scien Sington Ington

Princeton Downs Lafayette 11 to 0 in Poor Exhibition

Princeton, N J November 9 Princeton defeated Lafayette 11 to 0 in a notably weak football exhibition. After the opening touchdown early, Princeton struggled against the heavier foe, finally adding a late field goal from the 40 yard line. Dewitt kicked a 70 yard punt to start, with earlier drives featuring Doud and aeer rt advancing through the line.

Princeton Lafayette N. J Peristeredm Dewitt

Yale Trims Syracuse 30 to 0 in New Haven

Yale defeats Syracuse 30 to 0 as heavy Yale line dominates and stops any Syracuse threat. A late play is nullified for holding and the game highlights Yale’s stronger team, with Syracuse unable to threaten the goal.

Yale Syracuse New Haven Schade Ana

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kansas News Carnegie Library Kansan City Kas., Alm Heady Sarah Richart BIG Olathe Fire Co-operative Store Opera Houss Paola Bank Opsus Toronto Bureks Weil van Walter Orth Toconte County Pinlda Fan Ile Wen Ecrama B.S Geneva Briggs Minneapolis Ming Atlanta Gas Garden City Sieg Telephone Company Kes Omiany Elington Sporting News Dartmouth Amiherst Campbell University Midland College Eahlin Tose College Depatin Lake Forest Oberlin Western Reserve Wesleyan Drake Cremo Haskell Lawrence Indians Marshall Field I Indians Guyon Hauser Brothers Hauser Bekersall Chico Hunt Peter Hauner Maskell Kame Hasan Theandiine Oklahoma Lawrence McCookfield Kane South Oklahomans Burkinwice Arverd Miteter Michigan Olston Hte University Ume Ohto Pittsburg Joe Corbett Pittabure Joe Cai Los Angeles Meanon At & Sai Prac Battale Fai Heaug Raveral Head Navn Gears Hve Aanitary Board
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