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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1896
Page
3
A fragmented Kansas page recalls Bandana Glub and a four year era, mentions floods in Dickinson County, a Lawrence Academy of Science meeting, and references a wartime civic push. The garbled text lists officials, local clubs, and civic figures amid scattered notes on events, meetings, and community roles.
A garbled OCR fragment describes Leavenworth railway plans and public discussion spanning weeks, with references to officials, dates, and community figures. The text mentions electric railway recovery efforts, local meetings, and political attention, but many names and specifics are unreadable.
A fragment describes Kansas divorce limits, noting six months constraint and penalties for violating marriage law. It also reports The Hantaz Academy of Language and Literature session in Lawrence on April 18 with Chancellor Snow welcoming visitors and Florence Ke Show delivering the president's address.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a political contest with Ingalis and several irregular spellings. It references Thurwigy and a Republican push, noting no permanent organization and possible rejection of a candidate. Mentions Jao Dither Aedd and Bird He, with unclear civic process and election tactics.
A fragmentary tale recounts a bootmaker named Atehlash or Guartetm in a town scene. The narrative hints at stalls, trades, and late business hours with characters like Willos and Friar. The piece uses archaic phrasing to sketch a bustling, rough street vignette without clear resolution.
Abilene residents discuss a new financial plan involving property taxes and rental schemes. City notes a potential sale to cover taxes, with emphasis on a public tree planting Arbor Day event and street improvements. Local officials outline steps and anticipated public involvement.
Despite severe rainfall, Republicans rally to secure delegates for Ellie County at the St Louis convention. Visual prompts and free buttons advertised by Peerless Steam Laundry accompany efforts to back candidates for judge and other offices.
Boston and Baltimore dropped losses on the second day as crowds filled Philadephia with large attendance. The Spiders and Pirates showed form while Chicago Louisville Louisville and Cincinnati posted scores in early games. Pitching and hitting struggles appeared across multiple matchups with notable mentions of Burke and Stivette contributing for Philadelphia. Attendance reached about 3,450 in Washington and New York games highlighted the day's action.
At Greenville track Ben Brush led a field of horses in a training run. The gelding warmed to his task as crowds from nearby towns watched, finishing the mile in a brisk 2 08. The session sparked excitement for upcoming Kentucky and Lelltendale events and drew implications for future trials.
An aged newspaper ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Shrthine Seene as a remedy for teething pain diarrhea colic and soothing methods. It promotes nationwide subscriptions to the STATE JOURNAL claiming cures and relief for all ages.
The market report notes wheat gains and selling pressure with May opening around 6X, corn subdued, and hogs and cattle steady. Provisions ease with grain trends showing mixed demand, while international wheat and corn shipments and futures drift reflect a cautious trading day in Chicago and Midwest rooms.
April 18 report from Lendat notes bicycles rising in popularity with meager orders from Afghanistan and Engfieldine machine toy sales. The piece mentions testing demand and trade movement to American markets as observers discuss fashion and products like Witch Hazel Salve and Flakis Light snacks by local sellers Gus W. Stenstad and Frommer's.
Washington reports a heated dispute over the nomination of T Fitzhugh for postmaster in Kansas City. Senators and party leaders show dissatisfaction with the choice, while supporters argue the appointment helps strengthen patronage and local political balance. The controversy reflects broader Senate scrutiny of federal appointments and regional political tensions.
A partial report from Machineton April discusses Senator War and irrigation funding, including a proposed $750 appropriation and related figures. The piece notes printing costs for a memory piece and mentions pensions for veterans with missing limbs, referencing about 700 beneficiaries.
In Minneapolis a liquor dealer faces charges over counterfeit "anadiin Club" stamps used to fake Canadian Club products. Investigators linked the stamps to a local supplier, with a grand jury investigating the case and arrest of a well-known Democrat politician tied to the scheme.
A Des Moines dispatch reports G Meftenhiteman of the metropolitan central committee, once in charge of Senator Authsry Teu, returning to the city after a brief absence. He issued a state brief accusing the faction led by Senator Allison of plotting to influence the 19 Micke fraction and claimed the canvass shows the rival is a stranger to the active electorate. He predicted a forthcoming Hominkdor campaign with Dullocrge aligned against him.
A report from Cetur Rapids outlines a young man named Johnen claiming to aid Jefferson county through an unusual alchemy feat. He allegedly converts scrap metal to pure gold with significant value and tests reportedly verify the metal’s purity. Also noted is the death of Mrs Edwin Sawtelle of Topeka, a kindergarten supervisor and longtime friend to local residents.
A garbled OCR fragment presents daily and monthly circulation averages with figures like 3.425 and 10,071, mentioning January 1 950 and March 20. The text is incomplete and reads as a rough log of periodical circulation statistics without coherent context or clear entities.
The Topeka Capital business manager released December 1595 figures showing daily issues and postage accounts. December totals include 58 900 on one date and 1 200 on another, with other days at 10 3000 and 10 925. The State Journal notes the smallest and largest issues and the large circulation outside Topeka, concluding the paper’s finances depend on out of town demand.
The State Journal's daily local circulation far exceeds that of the Capital's on Sunday. Wichita Daily and Sunday Eagle, with a sizable Oklahoma circulation, prints less than the Topeka State Journal.
During the coming spring and summer the State Journal will construct a permanent home at its old location Kansas avenue and Eighth. The two story building with basement will be practical and modern designed for efficient production of an up to date paper with unexcelled facilities.
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