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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1896
Page
3
A Topeka chronicle highlights unprecedented growth, marking the most remarkable expansion ever recorded. The report underscores dramatic gains across sectors, noting the scale and pace of development as a defining local achievement.
In 1855 the circulation began modestly and grew through the year. The narrative notes daily, monthly, and yearly averages, highlighting March performance with a low weekly total of 19,425 and an early year average near 0. The text records evolving print numbers and general growth over time.
The Topeka Capital management released December 1965 circulation figures for the Sunday Capital and related issues. It shows December values, a largest issue in March, and a postage account note, indicating the Capital’s circulation status and distribution outside Topeka.
The State Journal claims a much larger daily local circulation than the Capital on Sunday. The Wichita Eagle and Sunday Eagle follow with which the second or third largest circulation among Kansas papers, while two large Oklahoma papers trail, and TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL is noted as lower in reach.
During spring and summer the State Journal will construct a permanent home at its old Kansas avenue and Eight location. The building features two stories with a basement, a pressed brick simple substantial structure, designed as a practical modern newspaper building with facilities for efficient production of an up to date paper.
Fragmentary OCR text from Topeka Daily State Journal mentions The Great Bailey of Kansas with garbled lines. The readable content lists city newspaper branding and scattered phrases, offering no clear event or person beyond Kansas focus.
Prof Blake speaks on X rays at Wichita lecture amid Kansas news items including Prairie fires in Dickinson County causing damage and a veteran from the Civil War era passing away in Leavenworth. The page recounts fire damage, a jewelry loss, and local tributes with garbled but identifiable facts.
Readable fragments describe inspectors visiting Emporia and a reduced force. Reports mention a hospitalization readiness, a “Second Case” in the city, and public health actions. Several local notes on appointments, farm talks, and accidents appear with mixed detail and dated April entries.
April report from Harper shows Cris Sherk, linked to a murder case, being mentioned in connection with a sentence of years. The article notes large wheat losses, a field damaged by weather and pest issues, and local public notices about farming disruptions and fire safety concerns.
The article chronicles a chaotic boxing scene with Lee-dee or Leede facing a critical moment as Everhardt loses ground in the ring. Amos Rusie is cited for not joining the Giants while Posey counts Indiana and other teams maneuver. The narrative bleeds into cinema topics about Moving and Acting in a Screen and kinetic photography advances, with references to New York and Baltimore events and purses of thousands in racing.
A highly jumbled OCR text discusses baseball figures and betting chatter around players like Clark and Tucker, with scattered mentions of teams, venues, dates, and combatting rumors. It references Ashland, Boston athletes, and various names while noting uncertain details and potential incidents.
The fragment mentions Archauhi Ray ford and Sonny et Fort Bott Foster providing services at Keone Wo ons CHHYEIL lerchirkon Pouce. It notes a function by Hse génenswee Pome and lists several names including Mise Nnanle 5 Derr and Min Mitinie & MWirph, with references to Raplramie Albare and Gil Husa over Strawberries and Toc Crenzo At Betas 4 Otre's today ent sm row.
New York dispatches report Honduras authorities seized and examined arms aboard the steamer Bermuda. The Bermuda authorities claim seizure was part of a property dispute and will forward details to New York. The Bermuda affair involves the vessel’s cargo and potential prosecution. the article notes timing and further notices forthcoming.
James E. Cobb, a Populist Democrat from Alabama, wins a seat in the House amid a party vote split. The district supported the Republican lead, while Cobb’s victory marks his fourth term in Congress.
Numerous Army officers vie to replace Brigadier General Ro N Hatchelder upon retirement as the quartermaster general of the Army, with strong bids from subordinates who manage clothing, equipment, and transportation. The aging general, born in New Hampshire at the Civil War’s outset, played a pivotal role in early logistics and modernization, leaving a field of candidates eager to assume the post.
John J. Brice, recently appointed commissioner of fish and fisheries, is a retired naval commander with a long service record. He led ships including the Freeborn and Eureka and was twice promoted before joining the regular navy in 1508. He will receive a salary of 7,0904 per year and oversees preparations related to the California expedition.
An appeal requests a venue change in a district court action. The text mentions Dean Minney of the Medical College and references local reporters and multiple addresses, with advertisements for a Peerless Steam Laundry and wholesale pricing. The fragmentary OCR includes unrelated items like strawberries, cream, and a Dye time note, reducing clarity but preserving the core plea for venue change.
A historical account details a man who regained his position despite blindness, aided by Prof Samuela. The narrative covers workers’ lives, yardage, and the social dynamics around restoration, with emphasis on community responses, wages, and ongoing labor struggles described in period voice.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fare plus two dollars for a round trip and mention names such as Rowley and Phyllis. The text is garbled with misspellings and mixed phrases, making precise details uncertain but indicating a ticket agent in Topeka and references to trips, dates in spring, and a Barite He Rui line.
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