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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1896

Page

4

The State Journal in Topeka and Washington Office Details

Fragmentary OCR shows a Topeka State Journal masthead with pricing and office addresses at 111 and 113 West Seventh Street and the Potter Building. It lists subscriptions, phone numbers for reporters, and a Washington office at 1619 K Street NW.

Seventh Street Topéka Omeo Topeka Bell Weahington Ofce St. WN Puebistlere Association Fica Alwara Yeadera

A Great Showing Circulation Statement 1896

The Topska Daily State Journal shows dominant reach over rivals in six months of 1896. It reports daily and Sunday editions with large circulation, noting the daily average for the first six months of 1896.

Topska Daily State Journal

Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation History 1891 1898

The document lists daily circulation figures for the Topeka Daily State Journal from January 1, 1896 to June 30, 1896 and notes earlier historical values. It includes the hatter and proprietor details and mentions figures such as 900 in 1825 and daily averages for 1871 and 1893, reflecting growth over time.

Topeka Daly State Journal Guy Jones

Shifting Gold and Gold Standard Arguments

The piece argues against gold standard theory, noting mining costs from Independence to Portland and other mines, and contending gold’s intrinsic value and price fluctuation differ from commodity measures. It claims gold is not as stably valued as silver and highlights changing purchasing power over 20 years.

W. ¥. Kendrick Denver Independence Vietora Portland Bogart Saabella Union Elkton Mooee American Eagle Little Johnnie Tom Boy Colorado Ellver

Tir for tat in New York papers over Mrs Lease speech

A wave of indignation runs through New York papers as Mrs Lease of Kansas responds harshly to city critics after her Cooper Union speech. The New York press defends Gould and Rockefeller while labeling western protest as anarchistic and unpatriotic.

New York Lease Cooper Jon Gotham Dirs Leane Han West New York Daily Press Kansas Lente Attic Attenton

German Expert Praises American Beer in Report

Washington reports a Belgian brewery expert Henri Van Leer of Ghent praised U S breweries during his inspection tour. He described American beer as wholesome material and generally superior to beer in his country. He noted American practice as commendable though some flaws remained to be addressed.

Garey Washington Sewarml Aewien Henri van Leer Belgium Brewing School of Ghent America A von Laer Amer

Republican State Central Committee Moves to New Quarters

The Republican state central committee has settled into new quarters and set up a large chart to track dates and speaker appointments. A left-hand column lists speakers while each subsequent column represents days with town names noted, showing an organized schedule for upcoming engagements.

Republican State Central Committee Kia Gses

Cage Fall Kills Two Miners At Butte Shaft

In Butte Montana at the St. Lawrence mine 1200 foot shaft a cage fell from the top to the bottom. foreman Pete Ryan and miners Jack Campbell and Joan Manning were fatally injured. The cage brake failed and miners jumped to escape as timber and debris shot through the shaft area.

Butte, Mont Ave Pete Ryan St. Lawrence Anaconda Company Jack Campbell Joan Manning Ryan Ufe Ene Spdnguiver

Campaign of Barbecues in Virginia Campaign Fund Drive

Virginia Democrats seek money for the presidential campaign facing funding challenges as traditional contributors balk at Chicago opposition. The state committee plans barbecues across Virginia and may ask exhibitors to donate farm produce to be used in fundraising events.

Virginia Richmond Cumneten

Babes Own the Beach Baby Parade at Asbury Park

In Asbury Park New Jersey on August 12, Bradley’s seventh annual baby parade drew over 20,000 spectators. Mothers and carriers arrived at the Auditorium after lunch for judging and decorations as bands and participants paraded past photographers and a vitascope display on the boardwalk.

Asbury Park N. D Bradley Ted Smith Burke Ram Trenton

Sparrows Enjoy Banjo Music At Asbury Park Porch

A young banjo player drew a small audience of sparrows in Asbury Park this week. The birds paused on the front porch and perched near the musician, listening as he plucked tunes, their tiny throats swelling in apparent delight.

Asbury Park Aug Cottege

Offer Two to One Prompts Silver Exchange Scheme

A Tuscola Alabama notice crowds the streets with posters offering 1000 Mexican dollars for 560 dollars and 1080 pesos for 550 dollars in Uncle Sam money. The scheme runs Saturdays at South Side Avenue near election time, pitched by The Journs proprietors who promise extra value in silver coins amid talk of coinage and silver prices.

U.S Tuscola Aus Tuscall Jounees South Side Avenue

Leedy at Topeka September 16 event noted

A fragmented report mentions Jol Leedy tied to a September Topeka event and a Populist central committee action. The text notes a summit and dates but remains unclear on specifics or outcomes.

Leedy Topeka Central Committee Leyi Jol Leedy Tupelo Tris Wes

Melody's Floodgates and Campaign Songs Through U S History

The piece surveys how campaign songs shaped U S elections from 1840 through 1860. It notes Harrison's Tippecanoe and Tyler Too, Henry Clay melodies, Fremonts Pretment and Victory, Jessies We’ll Give Em Jessie, and Lincoln era tunes like Doncles and His Men and Lincolns Mixture, reflecting party dynamics and public sentiment.

White House William Henry Harrison Tippecance Tyler A. C. Ross Zanesville Rhine Harrison Henry Clay Bie Clay Bs Polk Fremont Jessie Lincoln Tippecanoe Douglas Breckinridge Bell Everett Democratic Party Enthusiama Doncles Lincoln Hoss Stephen A Lincoln Hiss Stephen Ulysses Farmer Grant Hoys Plumes Knight Evia Rhein John A. Logan Maine Bunker Hill Jimmy Blaine Georgia U. S Gates

Campaign songs shape election fervor through history

Prose and reason fueled presidential fame while campaign songs amplified enthusiasm and unity. From Washington to Lincoln to later contests, music preceded rallies, organized gleel clubs, and stirred voters with era specific ditties reflecting parties, figures, and battles, signaling politics through song and sound.

Clay Harrison Washington

Washburn College Adds Four Instructors and New President

Washburn college will start the fall term with four new instructors and a new president, Mr. George M. Herrick, who aims to publicize the college to the city. He arrives later this month with his family near the campus. New instructors include Miss Caroline Mattocks of Chicago in literature, Mr. Arthur M. Hyde of Rockville in history and political economy, Miss Kittle Fisher of Emporia in art, and Miss Lorchy Dougherty of Kansas City in mathematics. The faculty total reaches fifteen.

Washburn College George M. Her Hck Herrick Caroline Mattocks Chicago Arthur M. Hyde Rockville Kittle M. Fisner Emporia Kanart Lor Cy T. Dougherty Kenses City Kan

Wants His Money New Yorker Loses 100000 at Daly's

James Ryan of 422 West Twenty Second Street, New York, told New York police he was fleeced of $100,000 at Daly's gambling house in Long Branch. He sought Daly's arrest and said a warrant should be issued after the man demanded repayment. The report notes Ryan wore a white Pedora hat with a black band.

New York James Ryan West Twenty Second Street Jersey City Noonan Daly Long Branch Ryan Mkeed

Confession and church inquiry surround Overman case in Bay area

San Francisco August reports reveal Mattie Overman’s confession amid church proceedings concerning Dr. Brown and alleged her pursuer role. Ecclesiastical court corroborates, Bay conference plans special session to review the matter, while Dr Brown is to be notified of developments. Also noted: domestic scandal involving Elizabeth Haley and family, with court-focused notes and local notices.

San Francisco Mattie Overman Dr. Brown Miss Overman Brawe Ingimen Itheral Court Tunnel Ecclesiastical Court C. Brown Fur Bay

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