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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1897
Page
4
The paper reports the greatest three months on record for circulation, surpassing all former figures in the paper's history for the first quarter of 1897.
The article discusses daily circulation figures of the State Journal rising from 9A to about 11.08 thousand and notes the paper’s growth in subscribers. It describes its printing press setup, the newspaper’s pride in being a leading daily publication, and mentions the building at a southeastern Kansas street corner housing the press and its sidewalk-facing layout.
A Shawnee County Republican view argues against diluting civil service protections and dismisses calls for partisan firing of postmasters. It notes widespread public support for merit in civil service, warns against returning to 1688 conditions, and references Chicago and Washington reports on McKinley and Cleveland.
An essay contrasts democracy with socialism, tracing definitions and origins. It discusses private capital transforming into collective capital, competition, and the international implications of socialist ideas, noting Germany as a major exporter of European thought and debating whether Europe’s remedies would work in the United States.
The Draper family led by Willan Draper and wife with young Margaret left Washington for Rome after two weeks there. Rumors swirled about hospitality favors, Elinor Cly, General Dex, and ties to Jessie Pratom, with tales of a maiden name and social rounds in Willian Tees ton.
An extract from Punch humorously chronicles the wearer’s ordeal of preparing for a high society appearance. It follows the tedious steps from dress fittings to the grand presence in court and the ceremonious procession through stages of arrivals, gowns, and official readings, ending in a quiet, weary bedtime.
Pittsburg Dispatch reports a controversial millinery show titled Kanter goody dated dreams featuring feathered garments. The event displays birds and furs, sparking public condemnation for harming living creatures to create fashion.
A reflective piece on social behavior titled Praise to the Face. It discusses the proverb that a compliment to the face is valuable, while warning against public shaming and dishonesty. The text portrays a family scene with a child awaiting approval and questions about propriety and honesty in social judgment.
A mid 19th century style discussion notes how rows of tall elms and other trees on private property can outgrow space, crowd tops, and harm the landscape. It advocates thinning younger plantings, spacing twenty to forty feet apart, and careful pruning as a better remedy than topping or crowding, warning owners the task requires nerve but yields better results.
Weather indications forecast fair tonight and Wednesday with frost tonight and warmer Wednesday. Northwest winds expected, becoming variable. California travel details note limited waves Topeka Phuridays and Sundays at 11 33 p m via Santa Fe Route four hours to California Vestibuled Pullman sleepers bullet smoker and dining car through.
The piece defends Goethe against charges of selfish aristocracy and unpatriotic stance while noting flaws in his private life such as his desertion of Frederika. It argues many accusations stem from party prejudice or rival contemporaries and compares Goethe to Walter Scott as products of an aristocratic era.
The Philadelphia American cites Dr CA Clinton of San Francisco condemning cigarettes. He argues smoking damages the moral fiber and physical health, claiming it leads to heart enlargement, nerve disruption, insanity, palpitations, and ruined boys. He says many physicians and teachers know the dangers.
Baroness Bertha von Bulow of Dresden arrives in New York under the New York Kindergarten Association to lecture on Baroness von Marenholtz Bulow and the German kindergarten movement. She plans talks in St Louis Chicago and other cities, addressing kindergarten institutes and visiting major centers to promote early education.
The jury returned a verdict in favor of Anna Dickinson after a two hour charge by Judge Acheson favored the defense. The defense stressed lack of malice and that actions regarding Dickinson’s commitment to Danville asylum were for her good, denying conspiracy and portraying her as a wronged woman seeking justice.
Danvers Massachusetts April 12 Rev Alfred P Putnam president of the Danvers Historical Society received a letter from F Petrie honorary secretary of the Victoria Institute England. An Institute member reports from Upper Beypt Upper Egypt a palace of Pharaoh of the sixth dynasty with inscriptions and intact wine jars found in a large cellar. The seals were broken and the wine appeared petrified.
Atlanta battles over army gambling at Ft McPherson Fifth Infantry. Police raid brought many prisoners and indictments for gambling with federal and state authorities clashing over jurisdiction. Defense argues arrests illegitimate. court delays as high officials seek settlement.
The jury pool for the United States district court includes Col James Burgess as foreman with jurors drawn from cities such as Leavenworth Atchison Kansas city and Lincoln and regions including Concordia Emporia and Lawrence. The list names numerous individuals from varied locales reflecting the April term jurors and court panel.
Washington April reports show Representative Halley and other public figures rejecting the clawhammer social conventions. The piece notes widespread avoidance of formal social functions since the war and highlights former Attorney General Garkand as a leading offender for absenting himself from such events due to unwillingness to conform to etiquette.
A special freight train of 51 cars carrying paper mill machinery from Black & Clawson Hamilton Ohio departed March 11 and was hauled by three engines. The goods were transferred to a steamer bound for the Orient and should reach Japan in about two weeks, marking the port’s largest ever shipment to Japan.
Zora West transfers property to John H West of Ross for 1 and other considerations in block 1 Parkdale addition. J Thomas trustee transfers to George W Schults for 400 dollars a tract of northwest fractional quarter section 19 township 16 range 16. Matilda E Koester transfers to Annie M Vea Der for 1200 dollars a 4 tract of 10 acres to reserves No 2% of the Raw Half Breed Indian lands.
Mexico to present a new retaliatory measure next week in congress. The proposed bill tightens the duty on live hogs and packing-house products, aiming to curb U.S. shipments. Longin reports discussion in Ottawa notes no move toward a bimetallic conference.
The National Bank of the Republic was absorbed by Merchante Taclede Natican bank. Prestien D. Bullen of the Republic tied two works aco. Acting Prestien C F Gauss notes the liquidation plan, saying few would accept the vacant post. Also advertised are a medical claim for One Minute Cough Cure and address for G W Stansfici on Kansas Avenue.
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