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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1896

Page

4

Third Tear SF Prank P. MacTennan Verme of Subscriptions

The State Journal notes subscription details and changes, with references to temporary quarters at 41 and 10% East Seventh Street and permanent home at Topeka Stix Journal Building, 890 and WS Honea Avenue, corner of Eighth, plus an office in Washington and a New York address at 206 Potter Building, with files open for advertisers or readers.

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Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation In Six Months

The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a six month circulation figure ending June 30 1896 of 10 025 copies daily. The statement lists daily circulation for each day of the first half year and provides comparative standings against Topeka and Kansas rivals. The period covered spans January 1 to June 30 1896 with inclusive totals and attestations.

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Editor and Proprietor an July 1 1896 data note

A fragmented notice reports historical publication data for the period ending January 1 1271 and an average circulation figure for mid year 1591. It presents a brief glimpse of print metrics from the era with sparse readable details.

Gold standard debate sparks civil unrest and economic fear

Local editor rails against the gold standard promising wage cuts and cutbacks across farming and industry. He warns farmers and workers will lose buying power as prices fall and unemployment rises, blasting Wall Street as a band of bandits while urging readers to resist the policy.

Truth on the gold standard in Kohl’s Times-Herald

A criticism of H H Kohl saat and the Times-Herald for misrepresenting coinage history and the gold standard. The piece argues the paper altered gold coin content while keeping the silver dollar fixed, claims readers are misled, and urges truth in financial reporting.

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Whipping post proposal for Topeka toughs rejected

A reader urges a whipping post for city toughs to curb disorder at Smoky Row. Civil rights concerns and Swift certain punishment are weighed, with bans on extreme penalties and emphasis on prevention and imprisonment as better remedies.

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Police Court Fines Under Scrutiny at City Council

Councilman Skinner pressed for an investigation into police court fines and remittances. He cited unsettled accounts from May to July totaling hundreds, urged a committee be appointed, and noted possible misaccounting while the mayor’s approval and city attorney’s authority were discussed. The council also set a special meeting to handle an upcoming tax levy and reported electric plant costs at 3.88 per night on an $811.66 bill.

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A New Sewer Petition North Topeka Blocks

F Fensky and others petitioned for a sewer in North Topeka within blocks bounded by the Union Pacific railway Kansas avenue Kangag river and Jackson street The petition was referred to the committee on health and sanitation. J Bradley seeks bid permission for asphalt repairs The Rock Creek Natural Asphalt Company manager asked permission to bid on repairs The request was referred to the committee on streets and walks with out diversion. Mayor Fellows said no Berber company proposition and ordered gravel fills till repairs can proceed.

F Fensky Topeka Union Pacific Railway Kansas Avenue Kangag River Jackson Street Committee On Health and Sanitation J. Bradley Minager Rock Creek Natural Asphalt Company Fellows Iiéas Kasson Matschal Wilmarth Committee On Fire Department Fillmore Street Yael W. Nelswanger Pillmore Street Thirteenth Street Eouth Fourteenth Street Wis Vanarsdale JH. Vamaredale Vinewoot Park Snes City Ninth Street M. Bowen Stephenin Lake Atteet Stevens Walle Ash Street Seward Avenue Fifiolt Lot 48 West Tenth Street Arends

Vanderbilt Wedding In New York Society Circles

Reports the marriage of Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr to Grace Wilson in New York. Guests include families of Wilson and Goelet with best man Frank Polk of Boston. Details cover bridal attire, gifts, farewells, and a Saratoga honeymoon plan. Notes past betrothals, family connections, and Vanderbilt lineage. Also mentions secretary Carliske planning a Maple cruise with Postmaster General Wilson.

New York Cornelius Vannerbur, Jr Miro B. Wilson Pakir Marshall Orme Wilson Robert Goelet, Jr R. T. Wilson Frank Polk Boston Miss Wilson Mr. Vanderbilt Mr. Polk Beth RT. Wilson Grace Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Bil Firth Avenue Vanderbilt O T. Wilson Ogden Goelet Orme Caroline Astor Willam Astor Michael Henry Herbert Frars Pembroke Cecil Baring Lord Revelstoke Baring England Baring Bank Wiltona Newport Cornelius Vanderbilt Yale University Scroll and Key Society William H Europe New York Central Hailroad Company William Vanderbilt Chas Mire Gertrude Ater Cornelus Vander William K. Vanderbilt, Jr Harold Vanderbilt Wiliam K. Vanderbilt Duchess of Marlborough Frederick Vanderbilt George Curtis Washington Carliske Hht Wilson Chesapeake Cariate Eée St Paul Minneapolis Burlington

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