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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1896
Page
4
The notice advertises subscription by carrier at 20 cents per week to any part of Topata or surrounding suburbs, with home delivery and same cam price in other towns where the paper is available. It states delivery terms and pricing for readers.
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports its March 1896 circulation figures with a detailed calendar of issue dates. It lists daily dates and totals, then calculates the month’s total copies printed divided by 26 to derive an average circulation.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss circulation growth and daily averages across years 1848 to 186, with various garbled terms and numbers. The text references Farunrea daily averages and March 1848, but lacks coherent data or identifiable entities.
April 1 weather for Kansas largely cloudy with warmer Thursday in northern portions and southwest winds. The text criticizes bread shortages in New York tailors and discusses party dynamics in Texas, free trade debates, and mentions Reed and Bland as white party views on money. It comments on government spending and Congress’s trajectory toward fiscal strain.
A Topeka newspaper fronts a campaign urging citizens and business leaders to subscribe funds for building an elevator and grain market at Wiehita. The piece critical of reliance on others funding and questions probate involvement, while praising Imboden’s push and warning against diverting state resources from Topeka’s needs. It notes merchants prefer local subscriptions to support rail and warehouse projects.
A fragmented critique of New York culture and politics, arguing that New Yorkers are largely of mixed heritage and hostile to federal control. The piece attacks the currency debates, tax policy, and urban governance, claiming Eastern bankers and politicians shape policy while lamenting perceived urban decay and economic tinkering. It cites Wall Street influence and references Democratic and Populist factions, including Douglas county conventions and university nominations, in a broad political panorama.
George Gould plans to export cattle with New Orleans as the gateway. The Texan and Pacific party advocates developing the Gould stake, expanding operations and markets in the region. Gould discusses boosting facilities in New Orleans and beyond to support full development of the business.
Nan and Joe Ewexgs were cleared of charges after a sensational trial concerning an alleged disturbance and the death of Mrs Era Dieant. The court heard they lived near Piste atresy and faced questions about a Turbenee incident while a large audience watched. The editorial note mentions a 1270 case and a popular cold remedy, Bromo Quinine Tablets, offered with a refund if ineffective.
Pastors of Topeka churches are asked to assist voters in submitting services to the Journal for publication in Saturday’s issue. The call requests timely notices and related matters to avoid delays, mentioning Olive hours 8 am to 3 pm and 7:30 pm to 6:16 Monroe streets.
A humorous sketch portrays Mr Lease of Kansas reflecting on his wife Mary Elvi Lease and their political life on the prairie. The piece mixes domestic scenes with neighborly comments and social expectations, highlighting a thoughtful husband at home and a broader view of married life in a rural community.
Report says Howard Gould and Katherine Clemons secretly married and sailing aboard the steamship Werrail Gena from New Fork. Servants and observers note the marriage occurred under the will of the late Joy Gould, with urgency to depart Europe by Friday and uncertain plans for a public announcement.
The Republican National Committee sub committee plans secure arrangements for the St. Louis convention. A special worker will oversee access to prevent fraud. The ticket design shows a river scene from the east bank, with Gen Grant’s cabin and a scroll listing the ticket number.
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