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 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1903
Page
3
Nebraska defeated Kansas 6 to 0 in a hard fought Big Eight clash. Star back Render broke a 55 yard run for the only touchdown in the game. Benedict added the extra point and Nebraska held Kansas for downs late to seal the win.
Corbett travels west en route to Champaign and then San Francisco for a scheduled title bout with featherweight champion Hanlon. The veteran expects to be in peak shape, noting prior draws and promising no excuses, while praising Hanlon’s recent wins over Yeager and Kolda and detailing training progress amid travel.
A New York reader from Nessast claims long standing rheumatism and dyspepsia improved after using the pills. He reports immediate relief and continued benefit since starting them. The letter emphasizes positive personal results and gratitude toward the remedy.
In a sensational contest at New Haven on Saturday Princeton captain DeWitt led a stubborn comeback to defeat Yale 6 to 6 after a dramatic goal from placement and a late field play. Yale had opened with a touchdown by Hogan but Princeton answered and DeWitt’s recovery run for a touchdown secured the victory amid fierce defense and costly Yale fumbles.
Osage City Kaw Nov 16 The Osage City high school basketball team Lat y Right defeated Burlingame and Barclay in a Burlingame opera house double header. A large crowd plus the Osage County Athletic club backed by Sunny boosted Osage to victory. Barclay was hampered by weak offense while Burlingame leaned on a missing second guard. Final scores Barclay 17 Osage City 5 in the opener and Osage City 22 Burlingame ? in the night game, with Osage displaying strong defense and ready for upcoming games.
The Hackett Indians defeated Creighton college 22 to 0 on Saturday afternoon. Hackett showed superiority in weight and skill, overpowering Creighton throughout the game.
Private John Cullen of the Seventh Battery at Neld artillery Fort Riley was shot amid combat near the fort. Details on the incident remain sparse as officials assess the injury and provide updates on his condition.
Seven men were taken into custody in Kansas on charges related to breaching the law. Police say warrants were executed across multiple counties with no injuries reported. Investigations continue to determine specific offenses and involved agencies.
Temporary injunctions were served on seven Joint keepers in Dodge City Kansas last Wednesday, notifying them they faced action for selling liquor. They were not arrested then, but on Saturday all were arrested for liquor sales and the county attorney began questioning witnesses. The motives behind the prosecutions remain unclear.
Isaac Rudy, longtime manager of the Grange store in Spring Hill, shot himself in his home on Sunday at 10 o clock. The Grange store operates separately from the city cooperative with about 200 stockholders in two counties. Rudy, 40, was son in law of D J Ramey and brother of J G Rudy, county clerk. no wrongdoing is suspected and a stockholder-led sale discussion was underway.
In a Wichita courthouse scene a delayed ceremony proceeded after a crowd raised the license fee. Marh Stell, listed by her father as 16 but believed closer to 12, wed Chester West amid consent from their families. West, linked to a prior theft case, returned the coat he took but denied knowledge of the shirt.
The article notes Zephie Castell was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a complaint fled to Mrs Shields, police matron. She would have been sent to the reform school as an incorrimible, but is over 18, making her ineligible for placement. The couple plans to reside in Wichita.
The Carrie Nation Home in Kansas City Kansas is being converted for Associated Charities use. Funds remain short as volunteers prepare rooms, a kitchen, and a sewing class while seeking support from businesses and institutions. Bedding and underwear are still needed for flood victims and destitute families. Local women will staff rooms including Miss Short, secretary, with efforts by church groups and Fisk Deaconess trainees to run a laundry and classes.
Clay Center Kansas November 16 the grand jury completed its labors and was discharged by Judge Kimble twenty indictments none against any druggists only two arrests for liquor violations James Royall and EB H Kroge bond set at 100 each Royall bond obscured by property value among county farmers jury members held business ties to drug firms and building firms reports of a Welser donation to jurors from a city druggist and a drinking session in the fire department building surfaced. separate case Kansan City Nov 16 J P Mulolland charged on 29 counts with liquor violations to be heard before Judge Holt in common pleas court
A suspect connected to a Kaw river launch case is at liberty on bond. The minimum punishment on conviction is a 100 dollar fine and 10 days in jail per count.
The eleventh semi annual reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry of eastern Kansas opens in Kansas City Kan this week and runs until Wednesday evening. About 35 candidates will receive degrees from the fourth to the thirty second inclusive. A banquet will be served to all members from the surrounding country. The body will host members and attendees from eastern Kansas.
Indian School Exhibit note and Flint area updates. Brantimotin votes to leave rebuilding to the board of directors who favor reconstruction. The expanded store space will cover burned area while the opera house is removed. Insurance of 17 dollars paid. Indian exhibit plans for St Louis fair underway with Blanket Indians and school products. Clark murder trial progresses with state presenting witnesses.
Eastbound local Union Pacific freight No 14 collided with an eastbound extra at Dorrance. The caboose and four or five cars of the first train were badly damaged and the track blocked for hours. No injuries reported. Air brakes on the following train reportedly failed.
Iola Kansas November 16 Albert Shee dies at his brother’s home from a bullet wound fired by his wife Thure after a quarrel earlier that afternoon The couple had frequent fights Authorities report the wife then fled The scene is described as a domestic shooting with the killer wife as the suspect Also mentions tennis champions from Kansas and upcoming championship events.
In Ki on November 4 after two use trials a partial Beeler testimony concluded by agreement. C W Beeler pays 2000 pounds to his wife and costs, court grants a divorce. Also in Pratt November 18 a crowd and a court order leads to destruction of 180 bottles of beer by Sherley Ma Toal. a fine is imposed.
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.