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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1896
Page
5
The State Journal Salty edition lists carrier delivery at 19 cents per week to suburbs and similar rates in other regions. Information about yearly costs and savings appears, though text is garbled with misspellings and partial phrases.
The Tripexa Daily State Journal breaks all prior circulation records as it reports a surge in readership and daily sales across major cities. Officials credit expanded editions, local advertising, and late-breaking stories for the uptick in demand.
The document outlines the Topeka Daily State Journal circulation for March 1296 with daily averages and yearly totals. It lists dates for March issues and provides counts and averages, including the monthly total and year figures for various periods.
Weather notes show showers and colder conditions in parts of Kansas and the Midwest with northwest winds tonight. The piece also surveys political currents, naming McKinley, Tillman, Teller, and Debe amid party shifts and campus intrigue as public works and events are lightly mentioned.
In a chaotic slice of 19th century politics, Ohio Republican leaders are portrayed as split and venomous, while national factions strain alliances. Amid talk of pardons and influence, observers warn of party damage, with references to Missouri influence, California candidacies, and looming presidential considerations.
The court may use an injunction in a dispute over buying a street grader after a council authorised a commissioner to purchase the best machine. Two agents disputed the selection, prompting a bid to restrain actions. A trial examined the three graders, with one chosen as best and the others challenging the decision. The matter centers on contract and approval procedures for the grader purchase.
The second district shows surprising jitters before the convention. Rumors tie State Senator Scott to the renomination race as ex Congressmen Punsten and others weigh their bets. Senator Scott, loyal to Funston, faces a tense contest with local Republican factions and fellow leaders who expect a strong reception for him at the gathering.
Fragmentary OCR of political race notes in 347th district. Names Edward Wolltheror Ed, Lincoln area figures Russell Ellaworth Osborn and W Heim appear as delegates or representatives. Mentions district boundaries, primaries, and nomination processes with signs of deliberation by local officials.
In a Fort Riley trial yesterday attorney for the defense argued Maud Crowther allegedly harmed by Lehane and others. Witnesses included G H Trott and bank officials from Junction City and Topeka. The defense sought to prove Lehane heard details and offered money to influence Crowther. The jury heard segments of Maud Crowther’s life and finances, with testimony about family poverty and postoffice events. Wilson received a heavy sentence for petty larceny. others faced fines. Subscribe for full news in the JOURNAL.
An alleged fraud sweep exposes a Washington DC based Registration Bureau claim of operating under postal rules. Investigators found incorporators did not reside in DC and a sub-office opened in Yonatan, while a scheme aimed to reclaim slaves and solicit forms from former enslaved people or heirs for a fee. Police consider the operation a ruse and a scam.
Telegrams report a broad price increase for consumer goods in New York as dealers notify retailers of steeper costs. The note warns that the price of furniture and related items will rise by roughly a quarter, with certain sectors facing notable hikes and industry voices calling for caution amid inflationary pressures.
The article lists charter actions for the Gish family Shelloine company and several associated entities. It names incorporators including Droxsh Milwart Lael Drove and CM Willultia, with long terms in Cherokee county and Galena. The piece references the Loom directory elites and mentions multiple place names and a ninety year term.
Washington reports ex Secretary Wittey traveled to New York after meeting with President Chevaland while Senator Hilde left Albany to push his gubernatorial nomination. Rumors say Belmont, backed by Hays, seeks the governorship, with Machinations around the New York machine and future presidential plans shaping the contest.
Frank Thompson was discharged in police court after facing a charge of striking an elderly Black man named Fisher. Both men are from a colored church group in the southeast part of town. The dispute arose over a house sale. Thompson allegedly broke a chair and struck Fisher, but the court found he did not commit such an act.
Germanys Supreme Court eases the shadow over the Koeeels ringers controversy by upholding a verdict against American horseman Robert Knee in a long running dispute. The case centers on a pedigree and alleged deception surrounding the mare Bethel and its connections, with the Berlin court imposing imprisonment and civil penalties.
An advertisement promotes The Star Grocery as a value store offering low prices across a wide range of goods. It touts similar quality to pricier rivals, urging economical shoppers to test and verify savings on items from tea to soap, produce, canned goods, and household staples.
Evaporated fruit products including currants peaches pears and apples are listed alongside bacon lard and crockery items. Various brands and trims appear with scattered pricing and weights, reflecting a mid century grocery catalog entry.
A fragmented grocery ad lists various items and prices including soap 8 bars, oil cans, sorghum, vinegar, salt, jelly, washboards, scrub brush, bulk coffee, pickles, beans, herring, mackerel, coal oil, and gasoline. The text appears garbled with multiple repetitions and unclear formatting.
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