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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1896
Page
4
A historical notice from The Tonek Daily State Journal dated March 1 to 3 1885 outlines circulation growth and daily averages across years 1883 to 1894. It lists figures in a formal report style, referencing propriety and annual distributions and noting the paper’s claim of leading circulation.
A fragmented text discusses Irrigation progress in Kandgas, public life figures like Tillman, and Democratic party struggles. It critiques penitentiary funding, pension grants for the army and veterans, and concerns over misuse of state money, with Louisiana sugar planters referenced amid political contention.
An 19th century style rant argues Democrats are dead as reformers map a new party purged of Cleveland era figures. It blasts Republicans for Pinkerton spies and calls for return to Jeffersonian principles, criticizing lawmen, politicians, and party drift while urging honest leadership and renewed commitment.
Major Hood signals plans as Cherles Lantry and Lanteri show interest in Angola operations and bank stock. He notes weekly visits to stock yards and potential residence shift as Kansans City hosts private banking moves and a possible stock purchase at the bank. Laney intends to make Kansasae City his home.
Polls in Harris, MB Totsbilte district show Populists and local reformers united for Cob W. AL Stare in the race. The advisory tally urges CURH A COLD it ONE Day and promotes Quinine tablets with a refund policy if not effective. Engraved accents and assay-style pricing noted in a single-page ad.
May 10 marks the opening of up to 100000 acres of rich land on the Red Lake Indian reservation in Minnesota. Prospective settlers gather in northern towns as lands along the reservation are allocated under new rules. many will receive 60 to 120 acre parcels after homesteading, with entry fees and a five year residence requirement. Record-keeping and border towns like Fosston Park Rapids and McIntosh prepare for a flood of new residents and ensuing development.
Dr Lucien Clark reports results from the Methodistic Episcopal conference showing Baltimore's amendment to allow women lay delegates fell short by 18 votes. North Dakota conference tallies show 7 518 for and 7 014 against the war admiralty measure, leaving the broader question of representation and female participation unsettled.
Duluth Minnesota April 4 Northern fiveship Companys passenger Northland was damaged between 25 000 and 29 000 by fire last night Originating near the pilot house the blaze spread into the interior through a shaft between the pilot house and Heering seine The most costly section of the vessel suffered the damage The boat valued at 100 000 was incured For 400
Two youths on West Seswyth Street reportedly stole bicycles near Lane's Carpenter shop and in Jackson Street area. A chase toward North Topeka ended with suspects eluding police and escaping into sewers. residents Lundgren and others pursued but recovered no riders.
Two Kansas mayors traveled to Tupeless Senterday to persuade Governor Morrill to dissolve metropolitan pollen boards. Spokesman Mayor Twiss led, with Kansas City’s G. J. Tales and Wichita’s J. M. Com among those present, urging action to break the law.
Fragmentary report describes a Kansas City discussion involving mayoral figures and police reform. It references Governor Morrill, police commissioners, and attempts to gain mayoral support. details are garbled and many names unclear.
New York April 24 The Herald states William H. Vanderbilt now holds sole ownership of the Defender from the Silverstein estate. The transfer ends involvement of former partners and raises questions about the future use of the famous craft.
Carl Jockbeck purchases a parcel at the wellington Harrison and Yours portion near Ciree lots, securing a purchase amid local real estate activity.
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