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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1896

Page

4

State Journal Subscription and Office Addresses

The notice lists subscription terms daily edition and carrier delivery, temporary quarters at Seventh Street, permanent room at Topeka State Journal Building Kansas Avenue corner Eighth. It provides business office phones, reporters’ line, Washington and New York office addresses, and states the Usher’s association files are open to advertisers or readers.

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Topeka State Journal Circulation Edge in 1896 Half-Year

The Topeka State Journal reports it has distanced competitors with the highest circulation in Topeka and Kansas. The six months ending June 30, 1896 show strong daily averages surpassing rivals, marking a notable showing in the local newspaper market.

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Easter Ad Propriator in Topeka News Ad Text

Fragmentary ad copy from Topeka edition shows a 10,625 circulation figure and a 1855 origin date. It mentions Easter content and a proprietor name, but the readable portion is incomplete with garbled phrases and missing context.

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Gold standard debate and political notes in Kansas

The article defends the gold standard, criticizing Ed ward Wider and arguing the silver dollar maintained parity with gold. It notes that the gold eagle was not the standard coin, cites the Spanish milled dollar as historical value, and argues parity is failing. It mentions Mayor Fellows, Senator Leedy, Jerry Simpson, and Senator Baker amid a broader political context in Topeka.

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Silver policy sparks debate on US gold link control

The London Financial News editorial argues the United States should abandon gold to embrace silver, claiming it would boost American and Asian markets and allow protection at home and abroad. It suggests gold could be frozen out as retaliation and notes Mexico’s boom and the launch of Modern Mexico, a new periodical promoting Mexican residence and investment.

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Jerry Simpson Wins Dual Nominations in Kansas Conventions

In Larned on August 10 Jerry Simpson was nominated for congress from the Seventh district by both Populist and Democratic conventions. Populists named B. B. Kies as permanent chair man and A. E. Asher as secretary, while Democrats chose Charles Ducher as temporary chairman and Frank Colti uy as secretary. Simpson secured acclaim after both sides completed their organizational moves and the Populists condemned certainBankruptcy and clerks' salary votes, endorsing their national and state platforms.

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Banks’ silver fear could push coin payments plan

In Brooklyn a banker warned that if free silver passes banks may demand mortgage payments in gold. He said one year mortgages are renewed and banks would seek coin payments to protect value, a move he believes could steer borrowers toward sound money and votes.

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Gold Bar Robbery Foiled Near Ensenada

A sensational heist near Ensenada, Cal, involving a gold bar valued at 812,500, was thwarted as robbers were about to dig up the stash. Dames Garratt and Allen Pratt were imprisoned for sixteen months. after release Garratt revealed the hiding spot to Mexican authorities aided by detectives Fatsettaperd and Sanginex, leading to the recovery of the bar.

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Campaign in 1896 Republican Democratic Headquarters Details

The piece surveys the national campaign machinery in 1896 with focus on committees workers and the literary bureau. It notes busy staff at headquarters journalists printers and volunteers and details plan to educate voters through pamphlets and speeches while shaping itineraries and spellbinders for key states and audiences.

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