Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

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

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1894

Page

1

Grocers Revolt Against Sugar Trust Ties in Chicago

Wholesale Chicago grocers announce a revolt against the sugar trust. The national sugar trade pact, backed by Havemeyer led refiners, faced a pivotal Chicago stand as independent wholesalers push to sell sugar under their own terms. The 1883-formed association seeks to break rebates and price controls, signaling a dramatic shift in a staple market affecting 1,000,000 people.

Chicarearn United States Chicago Wall Street Dealera Wer Trust al Lt We Trust Sugar Trust Busines Havemayers New York W. 3. Johnson Richmond EW. Spurr Boston G. Waldo Sami W. Inbusch Milwaukee Richard Dymond Cincinnati Sigar Trust Fes Havemeyer Philadelphia Inbusch Neltae Ar Inbasch Iseast Graham Bruart Bees

Sugar Trust Empire Threatens Nation, Reader Warns

A reader criticizes the wholesale grocers and sugar trust, claiming their expansion from New York to New Jersey and beyond has centralized power. The piece argues that the sugar trust controls production and distribution across the United States, threatens citizens, and could be crippled if wholesale grocers unite with Chicagoans.

New York Efabuddh Abusch Sugar Trust Lyon Orst Grovery Trade New York and Vicinity Ubuse New Yor T Bpeechies Iemeyers Cuba United States Universe Coreme Sugar Sugar

Jeff Davis Home Wrecked By Lightning Aid Appeal

An appeal for funds to beautify and repair the home of Jederson Ivain in Jacnsos, Mississippi is urged after a devastating lightning strike. The roof, chimney, and interior were damaged by a storm, scattering furniture and artifacts. The plea asks communities to contribute to restore the property to its former condition.

Jacnsos Bowevolf Jederson Ivain JerMarion Davis

Letter Carriers Claim Investigations Begin in Several States

The work of examining overtime claims of letter carriers in New York has started. About 100 Buffalo mail carriers with average claims around 200 to 300 dollars will be investigated under Buffalo route supervision. The process will take several weeks as Baltimore and other carriers with large totals in various towns are reviewed. Henry Lorents, Commissioner, is adjusting Indiana cases as well.

HiNerox New York Gialind Bufalo Carrives Whic Commissioner Fill Buffalo Baltmore Midh Crepy Henry Lorents Indiana

Dr Thomas Duny Bogtish Renominated in Sixth New Jersey

Dr Thomas Duny Bogtish, author of Ben Bolt and longtime English poet and politician, has been renominated for Congress from New Jersey's Sixth District. He lives in Newark with his son and daughter, over 70 yet vigorous in mind and body, though his sight wanes as he keeps pace with daily papers.

Naw Youn Dre. Thomes Dune English New Jersey Dr. English Ben Bolt Trilby Newark Tin Son and Daughter Times

First Snow Hits New York Regions In Early Season Flurry

A heavy early snow swept Orange and Sullivan counties last night with Chenango County also reporting a significant fall. Separate items note road parliament plans near Atlanta exposition and road movement advocates intensifying efforts. The postal service reports 20 million ordinary stamps daily as new stamp issues circulate nationwide. Tammany Hall seeks 225000 stamped envelopes, and gifts to Johann Strauss and F Putraphereia are reported along with a University of Pennsylvania fundraiser of 350000 dollars from anonymous donors.

New York Mimpixtows N. Y Orange Sullivan Counties Chenango County

Is He Poisoned or Removed Scientificall y Involved

A terse report questions whether a person faced poisoning or a scientific removal. The piece notes uncertainty about the cause and references possible chemical or medical intervention, without detailing names or locations.

Czar Death Crisis and Allied Dispatches in Sympathetic Ink

In Minneapolis a German traveler Dr. George F. V. Schmidt revealed secret dispatches from St Petersburg about the czar's illness. The notes claim possible poisoning by scientific means, discuss the czarewitch's radical reforms, church factions, and Europe's panic. Also reports on New South Wales voting, Tonga royal marriage talks, and a Solomon Valley Baptist meeting with 300 delegates in Kansas.

George F. V. Schmidt Minneapoliaine St. Peters Queg Associated Press St Petersburg Russia Exur Czarewitch Moscow Czar Czarewitell England Germany America Behring Straits Mourka Europe Hogland Dreibund France Dr. von Schmidt Japan The Orient

Doctor McGlynn on Catholic Church Influence in Republic

Dr McGlynn answered questions at Prohibition Park in New York about whether Catholic church structure threatens republican government. He stated the church will not menace the country and that priests’ vows are misrepresented. He added the pope and church are fallible and denied excommunication against him.

Asteners Prohibition ‘Parks SL McGiyon Sedme Ead Ch . Hiharles & Wankell Prohibition Park Co New York Father McGlyns America McGlynn Lawewer Anid

Robbery at Pacific Express office in The Dalles

The Pacific Express office in The Dalles Oregon was robbed of about $14,000 to $15,000. The money arrived from Portland and was to be delivered via St Charles Tibbits the driver who was away at a ball when the robbery occurred between 11:00 and 12:30 Saturday night. Police attributed the bold theft to train arrivals and the robbers’ knowledge of consignments.

Dalles Pactile Express Company Portland Hill Vaptes St Charles

Burned Her Children In Barn Fire Near Ar Ominan

Mrs Jennie Harrigan and her three children died in a barn fire on the outskirts of the city as a residence burned. Authorities suspect sudden insanity led to the blaze with the infant and two other children perishing inside. The incident follows another death of Charles Stewart’s infant daughter in North Topeka. Local almanac items note other legal cases and a Highland fire that destroyed eight businesses in Doniphan county.

Oman Biszaterm N. 4 Jennie Harrigan Charles Stewart North Topeka Ed Baughman Topeka Rapur Aginst Maper Charles Spencer Protein Burns JE. Shaffer Shaffer Jennie Collins John J. Collins Jackson County Missouri John Hamburg Henry Sneed B.A. Wagener Hook Island

Death at Home Leaves Family in Mystery Over Self or Accidental Act

Birch Adams 10, long ailing, died after a pistol shot at his Topeka home. Coroner’s jury weighs whether he shot himself or caused death by another. Father Adams found him. revolver missing from coat pocket. Neighbors and Mrs Lord present. operation for alleged insanity preceded death amid kidney inflammation and fever.

Birch Adams J. N. Adams North Topeka Cc Marances Woeetetreet Topeka Metasey Lord Jull Mr. Lord Birch Father Ole Mra Adams Willum Bishop Mra Lord Veet Naeth He Levandeon

Frank White Sentenced in Topeka for Labor Penalty

A Topeka man identified as Frank White was sentenced to one year of hard labor in the state penitentiary. The proceedings noted White’s age and the judge’s advisement, with the court reporting a prior consideration of reform school placement. Several local judgments and amounts due were listed, including cases against Matthews and Catherine Butte, with totals ranging from $1,175 to $875. An Ex-Association meeting featuring state bar officials elected Hazen as chairman and discussed resolutions. The district court adjourned, with attorneys arriving early to connect with Hon. Dennis in his capacity.

Janette Penileo Pcesseng Sheen Denyls Hazen Wie Critijrommd Tan Tilloteau Blonecker Sid i G. Waters Dietriv Ncesinley Dennis Becarian Th ’ Ie Aasintanes Alwaye Oold

Overcoat Bleed In Court Case At County Saturday Night

A garbled report describes a man named Bob Cummings involved in a Saturday night incident over coats. The narrative mentions other individuals like Vogel and Farrey and notes a court proceeding awaiting a verdict in the county jail.

Bob Cummings Belongiy Fi Vogel Te Farrey Bio Jastive

Ameer at Risk of Death Prompts British Action

Reports indicate the Ameer may die prompting British officials including Sir George William to pause inspection tours. A meeting with Had Surmaned’s governor is urged as authorities assess the serious medical condition of Abdur Rahman Khan, age 44, of Afghanistan.

Jodie Abdur Rahman Khan Afghanistan George Wille Ander Tos Panera

Henry Dowdings Funeral and Trial At Sanity Court

fragments recount Henry Dowdings funeral at First Presbyterian Church with mourners and services. The text mentions a trial this afternoon, sanity evidence, and violent incidents linked to the deceased's circle, with references to individuals and irregular details from the obituaries and local notices.

Manty Priewite Henry Howdlaw Pence Sharaoas Tyler McCabe Hew First Presbyterian Muale Obohare Pal Pearers Mie Forten

Also Mentioned on This Page

Grocers Chicago Grocers Jeff Davis Thomas Duny Bogtish Be Ker Son Erens Arinyta Wasninedtos Tammany Calin WaAsuraton Washington Postoffice Tammany Hallaloge Department New York Postoffie Johann Stranes Wiessa Hudeolph Aronson Johana Strauas F. Putraphereia C. Harrison Univ Syivaoa Les Withheid Minneapolis New South Wales Wort Vascorven Sydney Honolulu New South Wales Executive Assembly Ifawaii Malietoa Reseeke Latie Timote Leailing Fiji Maataa Frst Lady Solomon Valley Baptiats Ava Kan Solomen Valley Baptist Association Beloly DR. HO Glynn A. P.A We of the Brethren Dedene J.C Owens Dia Edmunds A. Roperts War Layden Cate Tidyden Highland I Archison Doniphan J. L. Allen Norman Case Louie Digginger J. Doos & Son J. 3. Shields Sire HD. Sterns J. Wei Hertes County Barton Ate Grove Olmutz Toaye Adams Colorado California Opereten Rey Brownell Mlalligan University of Michig Frank White Matthews Bor Central Avenue Judenens Whier Y Saving Bank Va A.D. Studley Hottie Stilar HE. van Reensielear Mavs Thompson Burtian Strest Catherine Butte Homer Beline Denn Kult Co Topeks Martin Te Dre Peking Henry Dowdings BI i Spencer
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