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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1896

Page

4

State Journal subscription and offices details

The State Journal printed in its twenty third year lists subscription terms by mail and weekly editions and provides office addresses in Topeka at 211 Knet Seventh Street and the permanent home at 390 nd Hi Kansas avenue. It notes the Washington and New York offices and mentions advertising readers associations.

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Topeka Daily State Journal Six Month Circulation Report

The Topeka Daily State Journal reports six months sales from January 1 to June 30, 1685. Total copies printed 1,657,610 across 166 issues and the average per issue is 20,825. This page states the circulation figures for daily and Sunday editions.

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Topeka Mister and Proprietor July 1 1206 How WP Grew

In Topeka Kansas a historic note traces the growth of a publication from early circulation to 1898, highlighting the rise of WP as a prominent media entity and its evolving readership and regional impact.

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Eastern calamity howlers and the new wall street panic

A critique of populist alarmists labeled calamity howlers comparing their warnings to Wall Street investors. The piece argues silver revival would ease burdens on farmers and workers, while eastern financiers fear panic and push for gold. It notes rising business failures and stresses the populists are falling behind in influence.

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Weather Indications and Political Patter from Chicago

August weather notes predict thunderstorms this afternoon with cooler, unsettled conditions tonight into Sunday. The column mocks shifting winds and quips about candidates like Dan McTaggart and Li Hung Chang, while discussing party splits, nominations, and the upcoming Republican state convention with sharp, period voice and local intrigue.

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Then and How Silver Dollars Shaped American Policy

A historical critique traces how leading Republicans once backed a silver dollar policy and restitution for U S bonds in silver, citing Stanley Matthews and others who supported paying debts in silver at 1 2 2 grains standard and criticizing later shifts toward paper coinage.

Stanley Matthews Ohio Hayes Supreme Bench Senate House of Representatives United States Acts of Congress House Gen. Bragg Wisconsin Car- Uste Kentucky Foster Secretary of the Treasury Harrison Bland Carlisle McKinney Allison

Public Opinion on Bryan and College Professors

A New York Journal view argues that eastern professors oppose Bryan due to reliance on wealthy donors and trustees fearing displeasing sponsors. It cites Brown and Amherst warnings, editors calling Bryanism seditious, and bankers referenced in the St. John resignation debate. The piece laments shrinking free speech and praises popular resolve against plutocracy.

Maxzers New York Journal East Bryan Republican Party Lkvelihood McKinley Brown Amherst Andrews Brown University New York Democratic Party Mercantile National Bank the Sun St. John

Asphalt pavements finally repaired after long agitation

The State Journal long campaigned for repairing the asphalt pavements on principal business streets. Brick men opposed the repair, but pressure from the journal and others prevailed. Once asphalt is laid, it is here to stay and may expand in prosperity. Chester I Long issues more McCleary speeches against unrestricted silver coinage, raising questions about his shifting stance.

State Journal Kansan Chester I. Long James T. McCleary Minnesota Long Congress

Li Hung Chang visit hoped for Kansas City exposure

Kansas City officials and businessmen discuss inviting Li Hung Chang and his 50-strong retinue to visit Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago and possible Midwest stops. Secretary Clendening notes club consideration at upcoming meetings and the event could bring vast crowds, posing a major city history moment.

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Ex-Slaves Association Reply To Governor Pensions Claim

The Ex-Slaves Association president denounces a State Journal column headline Big Swindle No Doubt. He argues ex slaves have nothing to swindle now and questions proposed pensions. He asserts wartime land confiscation rights and demands fair compensation, criticizing dues and officials for profiting from ex slave groups.

The State Journal Becaues W. Childs Ex-Slaves Association

Charter filings and pardons in Kansas news roundup

Charters for Bern Creamery in Nemaha county and Clover Leaf club in Circleville were filed with the secretary of state, naming Jacob Springs Jr and James Dowling as leading figures. Coronado WaterWorks of Topeka filed for a $160,000 capital, proposing to build water works in Kansas and Colorado with directors listed. Governor Morrill pardoned Cole Mitchell of Cherokee County for arson and Schirmecher of Montgomery County for calf theft, with critics deeming evidence circumstantial and the latter a mere tool in the operation.

Bern, Nemaha County Jacob Springs, Jr Clover Leaf Club Circleville Janckson County James Dowling Coronado WaterWorks Company Topeka Kansas Colorado Stuart Henry Claud Hamilton W. H. Thompson HE. F. Guthrie F. C. Thompson Cole Mitchell Cherokee County Gov. Morrill Cherokees County

Professor Andrae Delays Arctic Balloon Trip

A dispatch from Christians, Norway via Aurd-A paper reports Professor Andrae will postpone his Arctic balloon expedition to 1597 unless prevailing winds improve. He notes there is no midnight sun after August, guiding his planned departure.

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Gold Withdrawn for Canada in New York Transfer

A shipment of $980,009 in gold was withdrawn from the treasury in New York on Wednesday for Canada account. This action increases known weekly shipments to Canada to seven grants, per the report.

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Vanderbilts Shop In Saratoga On Busy Day

Cornelius Vanderbilt and his bride spent Tuesday afternoon shopping around Saratoga Lake area after driving from the spa. They visited Saratoga Park and paused at Conquonca Brook during the return trip as onlookers, clerks, and locals watched the prominent couple.

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