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

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1902

Page

5

Society Notes From A Kansas City Home Party

Mrs J M McParland hosts a fall lesson kick off at her Fillmore Street home with about 100 invitations issued. The large McFarland library and rose decorated rooms are highlighted as guests mingle in blue mull gowns and lace. Nellie Baker entertains guests at her parents home for Bert Cook’s birthday. Sevening Club members plan a weekend at Manhattan Beach Hotel with a large group attending. The Golden Rule Club gathers at Tyler Street. several society figures travel between Wichita Chicago and Baltimore for visits and events.

J. M. McParland M. Wrimble Farmer Fillmore Street McFarland American Beauty Liberty J.D. McParland Ge Sages Secaneera Ariira Lee Clinton Forbes Mohler Ada Bnyder Kansas City Mina Sue Sharitt Misa Carrie Medilcott Ma. Chase Chamberlain Nellie Baker CC. Baker Bert Cook Ben Akers Stanley Skinner Puller Troutman Veale Daniels Bernard Crosby Wallace Thompson Maurice O'Rourke Harryley Hobart Mills Mer Sevening Club Manhattan Beach Hotel Fureka Lake and Myre Arthur Cupper Herbert Armstrong W. J. Black God CR Merriam Ary YY George Crawford Eugene Quinton Herold T. Chase W. N. West Edward Osborne Miss Dunning Frances Dunning Bedford Iowa Frank Patterson Woman's College Baltimore Maryland Frankomeone Rachal Weaver Hoke Wil Belford Hathenny Charles Moon Hay Las Animas Colorado Jerry McPherson Adrian Sherman Sherman Lawrence Jate Temain Broderick Fryer Denver Helen Smith Hazel Fossier Harriet Stanley Wichita M. J. Mercer Chicago W. H. Gilfillan Margaret Gilfillan W. A. L. ‘Thompson Roy ‘Thompson Wyoming Paul Lovewell Tatters C. F. Sawyer Canon City Graves Oklahoma City A. Ampleby Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church

Unclear Names Amid Miss Silver Missionary Absence

Fragmentary report lists several individuals including Miss Emm Silver and Me Thomes Alexander with scattered places like Bedford Ohio and Burlingame. The text references long missionary absences and illness, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR. The station details and events remain uncertain.

Emm Silver NASA Bhamgwal Chisea Thomes Alexander Bedford Ohio Ee Ee Adaire Ethel Kise Burlingame George D. Hale New ‘Yorke

Trains Pass Unimpeded After Naval Safeguard Action

Washington dispatch reports Secretary of the Navy Bosdy receiving word from Commander McLean of the Cincinnati that a freight train was stopped by soldiers who trained muskets on the crew demanding the opening of locked cars for inoculation. The threat ended after authorities appeared and a passenger train proceeded, with orders to protect life liberty and workers and to ensure transit remains unobstructed.

Washington Bosdy McLean Cincinnatis Beama Colon Liberty American Ranner

Sultan Chart Opens For Seats At Early Morning Sale

Crowd lines up before dawn to buy tickets for the Sultan of Sulu chart opening. A VIP vigil starts at 2 30 a m as numbers are issued before seven. Tickets begin selling at 7 30 a m despite an announced open time causing resentment among early and late buyers.

Sulu Topekh

Two men in Hellman's joint shootout ends with suspect jailed

In a case rooted in an old feud, William Dupree shot William Gay at Hellman's joint on Kansas Avenue. Gay was wounded in three places and taken to Christ Hospital. Dupree fled but was captured five miles east of town. Patrolman Parcells chased him but Dupree escaped. Both men are described as troublemakers with penitentiary records and links to gambling.

Hellman's Kansas Avenue William Dupree William Gay Gay Judd Christ Hospital Anther John Divas Dupree Frank Parcells First Jefferson Streets

Lipton's Shamrock II ready for launch earlier than previous challengers

London reports the Yachting World confirms Shamrock II plans are far advanced and will launch sooner than Lipton's past challengers. The design prioritizes minimum weight and strength with special mild steel plating and no expense spared to boost success. In Venezuela Castro moves to aid Garrido with 3700 troops as Valencia braces for possible attack.

Lipton London Associated Press Yachting World Today Sir Thomas Lipton

Wichita and Return $4.69 via Santa Fe

Tickets on sale September 21 for a Wichita round trip via Santa Fe. We thank members of the A. F. and A. M. and many friends for the sympathy they bestowed.

Wichita Santa Fe A. F A. M

Corn Carnival trip details at Atchison to Exchange Grocery Co

Special round trip fare announced for Corn Carnival travel to Atchison with return options via Bante Fo. Tickets on sale through September 15th for a Thursday departure. Event features a mammoth turnout at Tree eins on the Exchange Grocery Co. premises at 143 East Weight 250 Iba.

Atchison The Exchange Grocery Co

Topeka Council Debates Police Report Details Probe

The Topeka city council considers a resolution asking the police judge to fully disclose monthly reports with names offenses and fines. Judge Magen hints at willingness to share additional data while stressing legal compliance and officer costs. Councilman C V Wolf urges deeper detail amid concerns of gambling houses and improper joint listings. Authorities discuss rescinding street assessments in ward projects, amid questions about council powers and process.

C. V. Wolf Acoland Topeka Posity Spencer Wolf Agip Weber Third Fillmore Wees

New California Cure Claims High Recovery in Brights Disease and Diabetes

A California report claims a new compound cures Brights disease and diabetes with about 87 percent recoveries in previously incurable cases. The investigation details are said to be conclusive, and readers are urged to request one of the reports or the treatment information for urgent cases.

Bright California

Water plant sale and council actions from mid September

The report notes an injunction stop on an alley opening over condemned land, a disputed compensation issue, and a rusted smokestack at the electric light plant to be replaced at an estimated cost of 400. It also mentions upcoming council meetings around September 24 and other civic matters including educational events and rallies.

Ney Spencer Independent County Candidaten H. K.goodrich President Street Topeka

Coburn Repudiates It as Cabinet Possibility

In a Topeka notice dated September 18, 1902 Coburn denies any candidacy for Secretary Wilson's position. He states he is not seeking any office and has no ambitions beyond his current role with the census group, asserting he would not pursue the vacancy if it occurred.

Cocet Topeka Wilson Espipaters Sareae

Old Bank Fails in Syracuse N Y Founded in 1852 Closes Doors

Sept 18 report from Syracuse notes the failure of an 1852 founded bank based in this city. Chief official D A Bonta cites large unexpected losses and asserts the bank cannot safely disclose details. Superintendent Euburn orders action. Last statement shows resources near 976,761 with liabilities and a capital of 100,000.

Syracuse D. A. Bonta

Enjoin Prize Fight Suit Filed in Kentucky

The attorney general filed an injunctive action to restrain prize fights, listing travel discounts and return limits to various cities including Vandalia, Pennsylvania Short Lines, with dates and extension options through November 12.

McGovern-Garbett Ose Louisville Ratt Pennsyivania York Boston Teers Vandslia-Pennay Century St. Louis

North Topeka social notes and movements in town

North Topeka items note people at homes on Central avenue and events around town. Activities include millinery openings by Abs Courtney and dresses at Costley’s, a Gret social dance at Lukens Opera House, and travels of residents to Denver Excelsior Springs Manhattan and Tecumseh. Visitors include Mary Skinner and Jessie Stewart, with local moves and schooling plans for Howard White and Will Ritter family.

Kimpai Seaneas Oscar Gash Central Avenue Topeka Munte Orcheatra Hugh Coultis Excelsior Springs Costley’a Gem North Topeka Will Ritter Ohio Howard White Manhattan A.C Abs. Courtney North Denver Benj. Smith Eer Isea Mem G. Wekeeeeee Mix Tecummeh Gret Lukens’ Opera House Retia Ella Williams Silver Lake Mraiva Williams Topeka Avende M. Costley C. BH Swensen Mins Joseph

Fall Wear Sales Open As Skinner Announces New Line

Skinner previews fall and winter apparel with a 10 percent discount, inviting customers to see latest items at William M. Costley’s two foods stores. Names mentioned include Loux Lenon Wisin Mrs Fell Mrs Schenck. eruption news from Pelee and a Paris-bound judge appear amid varied notices and financial results.

Skinner William M. Costley Two Foods Loux Lenon Wisin

Santa Fe Travel Excursion Offer Announced

Santa Fe announces an excursion for gentlemen visitors to Malo and Indiana on September 3 with a fare of one dollar a fare plus 280 for round trip. Tickets valid thirty days. apply via local agent. Dr. Thomas Belectric of OL At say drug store advertises instant relief and agent cure.

Set Aice Thomas Belectric OL At Say Drug Store

Hart of Dundonald orders abolition of sword in militia

New commander Lord Dundonald mandates disarmament of cavalry swords in the Canadian militia. Mounted troops should rely on rifle and musketry, with recommendations to certify marksmen. Existing carbines will be replaced by a digest and reorganization follows.

New York Hart of Dundonald Montreal Dundonald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society George M. Nobin Fraser Bros. C West 6Th St Bell Telephone Bell Phone Sted Sear Fiptern Uncle Sam Wm. Dupree Shoote Wm. Gay Council Mr. Wolf Magen Topeka Drug CO Topeka, Kansas Coburn Pennsylvania Washington, D.C Vis “Vandalla Pennnew Woodens Astress Jalent Casha Gee ‘Genersi Oni Ore James M. Mandall Pain Pompeii Eugene F. Ware Commissioner of Pensions Tahiti Marius Mereatee Monon Chicago, Indianapolis & Are Ville ‘Stalways Company Indianapolis Tele Kaczy Nok Jackson
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