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 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1898
Page
8
Mine Beverly flagged a stalled car on the Manhattan branch rails near Burlingame. She warned the engineer, preventing danger, and the Santa Fe company rewarded her with a complimentary pass as officials praised her quick, brave action.
Ocean traffic reports show Santa Fe vessels leased for December 16 service between Ban Winsetec and Santa Fe routes. The California and Oriental Steamship Company plans modern ships with capacities around 4 500 tons, linking Honolulu and other Pacific ports with Ban Di.
The article notes a new rate plan for farm implements and mixed carloads announced today. A West Fin meeting adopted the rule, but delays occurred as rail leaders and shippers debated timelines. Traction plans and agricultural equipment shipments face evolving conditions as the policy is pulled back.
The article outlines a trust removal dispute involving multiple parties across Missouri and Texas. It mentions trustees, mismanagement claims, and pending litigation tied to a larger series of related proceedings. The action seeks to determine entitlement and remedy within the trust structure and shareholder interests. The last phase of the meeting addressed a supple bill of complaint granted last June.
A crowd gathered at the Emporia depot to welcome a local unit when Isaac Shidler was pierced by a moving vehicle and killed. He belonged to Ste. MM. One Hundred and Seventy first Indiana Volunteer Infantry.
Clayton Grout plans a move to Topeka in what appears to be a local employment note. The fragment references farm life near a town and a few names tied to Santa Fe work but details are unclear and partially garbled. President McKinley is mentioned in relation to Chicago negotiations.
A joint meeting of railroad employees in Dresden, Chicago, and nearby areas will be held tonight to plan participation in the peace jubilee. Decita will be scheduled for discussion and the agenda includes methods to promote harmony and cooperation among workers.
In Atchison Kansas a settlement was reached in a damage suit against the Missouri Pacific after a boy, son of a resident, was invited by a railroad employee to ride a train car. The case arose from injuries suffered during the invitation and was brought by the boy's father with legal representation present. The matter was brought to the district court and the suit deemed friendly with a settlement agreed.
The Crawford theater hosts Syd ney Grundy’s sex against sex drama Sowing the Wind directed by Julius Kahn as the season’s oral dramatic feature after a Kansas City run. Hi Henry’s Minstrels headline tonight with a patriotic boardroom scene on the Brooklyn and a strong cast including Dan Allman Billy Clark J B Davis and a 19 musician solo orchestra. The minstrels promise new faces ideas and a wide talent roster with stage realism and 50 star performers.
San Francisco report says Rev. Thaddeus E. Freeman, chaplain of the United States cremation service in Baltimore, jumped overboard from the Middie near Nagasaki during a period of mental decline and drowned. Bodies of others were recovered and to be sent home for interment.
A pared readout notes a historic citrus crop season in southern California ending amid heavy frost and freight issues. It cites a potential output near 5.5 million boxes, with earnings in eastern markets and railcar freight impacting the state's agricultural value during the disaster period.
Spatha Washington October 10 news notes Brice's agent will depart for China to begin the American-Chinese development railway. The company, led by Senator Calvin S, has secured a concession to build a line from Bankose to Canton. The enterprise plans to source most materials along the coast, amid hopes of tapping a rich empire district.
Webb McNall speaks at Hamilton hall tonight. Oscar Brown visits Omaha for family. Postmaster General Charles Rae Smith to speak in Topeka Saturday evening. Meclenoun couple complete a heat cottage at 16 West Tenth Street. Topeka residents discuss politics and turnout fears this fall. Turner gardens hosts a social with a large crowd and midlife attendees.
Secretary Jumper of the state charity board discusses an upcoming report due in ten days. The document will show Populists’ progress in running state institutions compared to the previous Republican administration. It recommends buying more ground for the reform school to teach practical farming and funding new buildings at Topeka and Osawatomie asylums.
County commissioner W A Wood of Chase county is hospitalized in Christ City after a pine splinter in his hand caused infection. Doctors removed the remaining splinter and opened the wound. swelling and festering threaten the thumb.
New York interview with General Futshuek Lee reports the Berenth army corps under his command, fifteen regiments strong, likely to depart for Cuba by month end. He notes about 20 percent of troops have been on sick list, water quality concerns, and mentions possible muster of Colonel William J. Bryan.
The text discusses a general proposed to command ore departments in Cube with multiple generals, a possible division into departments, and the idea that 75.00 Spanish soldiers might be sent home. It notes women preferring Temalie due to limited work in Syria and mentions General Lee possibly traveling to witness before an investigating committee.
Washington Oct 2. Postmasters in small money order offices may cash pension checks for pensioners they know personally and remit the funds to their depositories. The plan, discussed by Commissioner Byanw and Assistant Postmaster Heath, would align pension payments with the money order system, reducing costs to pensioners.
Boston reports the Boston Fruit Company has organized plant ers near Cuban ports Hauer Gibura and Sama and plans to control fruit output on the east coast. It arranging semi weekly steamship sailings to those ports starting next March with 22 vessels expected. The firm also backs the Dominion Fruit Company of San Domingo to manage island tropical fruits from its San Domingo City base.
Relatives of Arman Leot allege foul play in his death after an east Texas market incident. They demand an investigation as doctors list lung and brain congestion as the cause. minimal honeyed items found on his person, sparking robbery and poisoning suspicions.
San Francisco October 3 The Pacific Multil steamer City of Pekin bound for Oriental ports broke down off Lime Point while the Wes operated at full speed and is anchored off Mission Rock awaiting repairs. A piston rod in a cylinder snapped under steam pressure but no other damage occurred. It is expected the steamer will be towed to port by tomorrow.
C Collins, father of Mrs MAY Collins found dead in a Boston hotel with a male companion. He reportedly left Paris four miles away after a possible escape and believed his daughter’s death caused his act.
Santa Monica Calif Oct 3 Governor Smith the wounded recipient of the Baldricas home is much improved while not entirely out of danger. Doctors believe he will recover if no complications arise and he remains under careful supervision at the hospital.
An unclear OCR segment mentions the phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought and includes garbled words and names. It resembles a faded advertisement or product slogan with signatures, but the fragment provides no readable event, dates, or concrete entities to anchor a full summary.
The ninth annual Turnfest in Topeka gathers visitors from Leavenworth Atchison Lawrence Marysville Hanover Newton and Severa nce for three days of German style exercises songs and minstrel shows at Turner gardens. Delegations total about five hundred with Lawrence sending 69 performers and Topeka hosting a mass drill and blooming girls show. Visitors enjoy a castle entry scene flags grape vine shade and lively bands as Saturday speeches lunch and a string of contests conclude with dancing on Sunday.
New separates include taffeta silk and velvet skirts with ribbon trim up to 25 dollars. Velour jackets priced to 73 dollars. Plush velour capes with ruffles up to 57.50. Fur collarettes and fur capes offered in various styles. Long children’s cloaks and jackets for misses and children. Plenty of new stock from cellar to garret with daily arrivals.
The band played Marching Through Georgia as Lawrence and Topeka classes read names of young ladies. Lawrence list includes Minnie Bitt Birdie Amitz Clara Lander Clara Yadica Bellin Watts Mary Heber Jennie Murphy Nettie Newmark Lille Wilson and Mrs H Heyman. Topeka names cover Antonis rauss Anna Durein Amelia Seybold Katie Ellenstein Minnie Mueller Minnie Kuehne Laura Hoeland Lotta Chapman Bertha Mueller Teresa Krauss Hina Epmeyer Aghes Epmeyer Anna Strickrott Lena Hohnbaum Anna Mohrmeyer Lena Kraen Neilie Dwyer Ira Uterman Carre Mohrmeyer Tile Zimmerman Edith Higbee Minnie Eilenstein Toni Wedel burg.
Transfers show owners including Frank P. Andrews John Losh and E M Cockrell Harriet Basys John Bent and others. Amounts range from 1 to 600 with noted parcels on Harrison street Olive street Catalpa Grove Lawrence street and Lincoln street among others. Transactions include parts of quarters, lots and sub divisions across several additions and neighborhoods.
A vague October morning report from Scattin, Washington notes a murder at Lake Acin Pa SoE, with six French Canadians implicated. The text lacks clear details and confirms no further information on motive or outcome.
A large Spanish transport arrived yesterday and another is expected today with capacity to move 3,000 men. Admiral Schley predicts Spaniards will be out by October 6. Natives anticipate a grand flag ceremony as transfer of land contracts shifts from Spanish concessions to absolute deeds.
The Triennial Conclave of Knights Templar meets in Pittsburg, Pa from October 10 to 14, 1698. Union Pacific sells round trip tickets with best line times and accommodations to Denver and back for $15.50, with Rock Island Route offering connections. inquire Rock Island agents for dates and limits.
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.