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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1896

Page

5

Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation Record Set

The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a March circulation total of 1,874 from March 1 to March 5, 1806, calculated by 2761 copies divided by 26 editions. The running figure claims dominance over allied or Sunday papers.

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Daily Average Revenue for March 1996 Declared

The report lists a daily average of 10,575 for March 1996 attributed to the 2dlier and Proprietor. The figure reflects overall daily sales across the period.

Weather Visage and Political Rumblings in Early Chicago Dispatch

Chicago weather notes fair and cooler tonight with westerly winds. The piece cites local political maneuvering in the Third District with multiple gubernatorial candidates and factional claims. It records Democratic nominating scenes, party unity questions, and commentary on the Republican gold standard stance amid conventions and public sentiment.

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Depreciated currency debate and political exchanges

A long article discusses reforms on debt security, currency depreciation, and the impact on property values, with remarks on bankers, the wine press, and a Rhode Island style critique. It notes protectionism, industrial policies, and the politics of state conventions in a broad, opinionated survey.

Pastoh Rode A Wheel In Doratur Sermon Disruption

In Doratur on April 8 at the Congregational church the pastor Rev W Mil ter was arrested by a policeman for not waving a lamp on his bicycle. He faces a bolloe court and fines up to four dollars for alleged gambling and police interference. Twenty others were arrested for violations. The Santa Fe dispensary moved to the new hospital at Stith and Jefferson with basement access and temporary use of old pews until new furniture arrives. A cold remedy ad and local services follow.

Doratur Congregational Church W. ©. Milter Rolaen Santa Fe Pourth and Holliday Streets Stith and Jefferson Pew

Mr Blackmans Offer to Extend Hall for 6000 Seats

Plans to buy the adjacent lot south of Hamilton Hall to extend the building by twenty five feet and add a gallery around three sides. A 6000-seat capacity is proposed with improved fire exits and wider rear access, potentially funded by outside investors or civic backing. Discussion centers on feasibility and cost for enlarging the hall to serve large gatherings.

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State Board Reduces Missouri Pacific Valuation

The state board of railroad assessors cut the Missouri Pacific valuation by 421000, bringing total to 11060 000. The board said many charges are branch lines and less valuable than main lines, a reaction to accusations of anti Populist bias. The only dissent came from Secretary Edwane who favored a larger cut, while Auditor Cole estimated overall rail rate reductions between 214000 and 100000.

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VETS BY A WRECK ON TRAIN TO CEDAR RAPIDS

An accident occurred near Reymond east of Waterloo when a beyond capacity train carrying visitors to the state encampment at Cedar Rapids derailed after a washout in a heavy storm. Fourteen are injured and taken to Waterloo for treatment while others proceed to Cedar Falls for connections.

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Cally Murdock and Cally Cole in Potter Court spat over conjures

In Parkdale a colored woman Cally Cole accuses attorney Saf ford of pressuring her. Cally Murdock, who quarreled with Cole, faced a potter court reprimand. Murdock told the judge she would tell the truth though she interruptively claimed honesty. She claimed conjures haunted her house after Cole threw her out, leading to hours scrubbing conjures from walls. Judge Perry ordered Cally to keep conjures in her pocket.

Mra Murdock Cally Cole Parkdale Safford Mia Afurdache Cally Murdock Corfures

Water Works Foreclosure Case Nears Completion

City Attorney says testimony in the War B Strong versus Topeke Water Company foreclosure suit is nearly finished. The dispute centers on hydrant rentals and bond payments tied to a 222 000 mortgage, with New York testimony planned to trace missing mortgage funds. The city faces potential loss of its franchise as the case lingers in district court.

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Fire devastates largest hotel outside Dallas in Paris Texas

A disastrous blaze tore through the three story J. K. Bywaters building on South Main, quickly spreading to the Allen & Co warehouse, the Chuments building, and the Hotel Paterner. Inspector Jett Soulsthan died from suffocation. suspicions of murder and arson linger as more walls collapse. The Hazel Petermish building, valued at 340 000 and insured for 20 000, sustained the largest loss. Other casualties include Remsey and Louis Rantwhche, with Remsey fatally injured and Rantwhche seriously hurt.

Dallas Paria Tex J. K. Bywaters South Main Street Mr. Allen & Co Chuments Paterner Jett Soulsthan Winer, IT Erie Fromen SE Remsey Louis Hazel Petermish Texas

Homeseekers Excursions Offer Round Trip Fares

Mispelled ad lists Santa Fe Route tickets from Topeka Kansas for round trips to Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri Arizona and Indian Territory with five day finals from gate. Contact J F Rowley city ticket agent for details and duration. Also promotes investments by T E Bowman and Company with safe income options.

Banta Fe Oklahotom Tetss Arkansas Missouri Arizona J. F. Rowley Santa Fe Topeka Kan

Post Office Clerks Protest Over Pay and Workload

Topeka post office clerks held a meeting last night to protest pay and duties, arguing clerks do more work than carriers. The local-National Postal Clerks Association branch met at the powt orBoe with officers Bugne Wolfe president A. Wikis secretary Josephine Herroti treasurer Archie Kelluin sergeant at arms confirmed.

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Fusion in Alabama populists and Republicans plan fusion

The Populist state convention met in Montgomery with about 500 members and formed a conference committee to negotiate fusion with the Republicans. They nominated Conbert G. Goodwin as their candidate and support the anti McKinley Republicans, but have not adopted a platform or chosen an executive committee or delegation for the national convention.

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Clerks Organize In Topeka For Early Closing Push

A branch of the Retail Clerks' Project has organized in Topeka to enforce early closing rules. A committee including JW Burdick A Tallman Frank Chilizen CC Bowes W B White and FAL Conwell will confer with Topeka merchants. Officers named BL Conwell president W W Shearer vice president J Samuelson recording secretary Frank Chilach Irumoctal secretary EW Burdick treasurer A C Tallins guardian W O Hudson guide. Delegates to the trades and labor assembly are J G Samination W A Sheafor and D Stephenson.

Retail Clerke Topeka Topeka Mershanta JW. Burdick A. ©. Tallman Chilizen CC Bowes W. B. White Fal Conwell BL Conwell W.W. Shearer J. Samuelson Frank Chilach EW Burdick A.C. Tallinss Guardian W. O. Hudson Trades and Labor Assemily J. G. Samuniaon W. A. Sheafor D. Stephenson

McKinley and anti De Kinkey delegates meet in Montgomery

Montgomery April 22 delegates to the Republican state convention meet amid disarray as Negroes decline to unite in two conventions. Anti McKinley forces sit through proceedings in a cotton warehouse with no chairs, organizing a state ticket and delegates for the St Louis convention.

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