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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1896

Page

4

State Journal subscription terms and address notes

The notice lists subscription terms for the State Journal, indicating temporary quarters at 112 East Seventh Street and permanent home at 34 Potter building care American Newspaper Pub. It references the publication’s year, office addresses in New York area, and other printing details as part of the subscription notice.

East Seventh Street Pek State Journal Sirt Kirjas Avenue New York Potter Build&, Care American Newspaper

Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation For First Half 1896

The Topeka Daily State Journal reports its circulation for the first six months ending June 9 1896. It notes competition from Mistanondai and claims no deity or Sunday paper in Topeka or Kansas matches its reach. The average daily circulation figure is provided in the statement.

Topeka Daily State Journal Topeks Kansis

Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation Figures

The record shows daily circulation totals for the six months from January 1, 1896 to June 30, 1896 and the six month sum. The annualized figure is cited as 10,025 copies per day with a total over the six months and a note on the editor and proprietor at Mopeka Kan dated July 1 1896.

Iim Tsyoer

The Case Against the Present Gold Standard

A historical critique argues that the claim all dollars are equal under the gold standard is false. It asserts only gold and silver are money, that government paper is redeemable in either, and warns that reliance on gold backing could lead to repudiation when gold runs short. The piece questions the value of silver coinage and foresees fiscal crises if gold becomes scarce.

United States

Campaign Cleanliness Amid Past Bitter Politics

The piece reflects on a currently clean campaign, noting a rare denial of personal attacks by Republicans including Thurston and Almswif. It recalls the 1884 era when Cleveland rivals launched private character assaults, leading to political fallout and legal threats, and argues politicians deserve protection from private character smears.

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Weather Indications for Kansas Showers Then Fair and Cooler

Chicago August 21 reports showers this afternoon, generally fair tonight and Sunday, followed by a cooler night and warmer Sunday. Northerly winds.

Chicago Kansas

Cowherd Victorious in Democratic Congressional Nominee Race

In a fractured statewide result Eaness Clits Acce 22 situational text from a degraded OCR shows a decisive Democrat victory with ex Mayor Wy as a standout figure. The piece notes a clear nominee outcome for the party’s congressional race.

Eaness Clits

Miss Vanderbilt Bridesmaids to Be Great Heiresses

New York report details Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt’s bridesmaids, all potential heiresses, with estimates of vast fortunes. Several are noted relatives of prominent Vanderbilts and Gerrys, including Emily Vanderbilt Sloane and Anbury Gerry heirs, each linked to multi million dollar inheritances and public spirited pursuits.

Miss Vanderbilt New York Gertrude Vanderbilt Henry Parne Whitney Newport Mittunn Gladys Vanderbilt Emily Vanderbilt Sloane Mere Iltiaea Douglas Sloane Cornelius Vanderbit Sloane A- 3 Ant-Basement Circle Herister Mewine A.B Ca Misses Gerry Elbridge T. Gerry Bliss Angelica Geery Whitney-Vanderbilt Minnie Taylor Miss

Two New York Teachers Wed Cambridge Chinamen

Quiet double wedding in Cambridge tied two New York Sunday school teachers to local Chinese laundrymen. Ceremony led by Justice of the Peace Himer Young. brides, about 20, were introduced by acquaintance with the Chinamen and had traveled from New York to marry.

Boston, Ave New York Brandon Charles May Jim Sing Nellie Sy Himer ” Young Cambridge New Turk

Politician's Guests Free Outing Draws Thousands in Jersey City

Nearly 10 000 men women and children joined a free excursion today from Robert Davis the Democratic leader of Hudson county. It was the seventh annual outing for the poor and the largest ever held in Jersey City with eight barges crowded to capacity. William Helier director of the board of freeholders attended the arrangements. Davis mingled with politicians from across the county as barges traveled the Hudson to River View. Women and children had reserved deck space while others danced and volunteers provided sandwiches and silk.

Jersey City N. J Robert Davis Hugeon County Davis Tersey City William Helier Board of Freeholders Levens Siee Hudson River View

Blanchard Letter Signals Dakotа Political Tussle

In South Dakota the Blanchard brothers discuss the state scene. They note free silver as a rallying issue, monthly silver speeches, and Populist activity but expect a Republican carry with work on reforms and the presumed outcome in the state election.

New Fork Ati James A. Blanchard Charles D. Blanchard Campbell Sre

Leadville Mine Plans Hire Non-Union Workers After Strike

Leadville Aug 22 report says the Colorado mine, shut for a month by the strike, has been fenced and provisioned to operate for a month. It is rumored the plan is to start non-union miners next Monday, though the manager declines comment.

Leadville Col Colorade Eneugh

Campaign Club Opens With Speech on Political Revolutions

A political meeting of the Campaign Club heard a speaker from Missouri named De Demorthones of the South address questions of promises and reforms. He urged using reason and truth as weapons, recalled the fourty acres and offices promised, and warned that political revolutions are at hand as the nation faces change.

Gardner Campaign Club Spencer Gouri South Webber Kneern Lis Kentry Die Fair Land Ebery Gunte Woodbine

Beating a Confidence Man on the Detroit Train

A humorous Detroit Bree Press item recalls Sam Garland of Beanville meeting a nephew on a Broadway bound tram. The young men mistake an unknown traveler, who proves to be a confident stranger, as Sam’s relative, while the nephew learns a lesson about relying on others.

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Tough Treatment at Summer Resort Ends in Mock Heartbreak

A man claims heartbreak after a girl’s reaction at a summer resort, but medical evidence finds no organic lesion beyond slight palpitation possibly from cigarettes. He vows to verify a partner’s health next time.

Cincinnant Enquirer

Political Oration Mixes Rhyme and Rhetoric in Turbulent Era

An orator derides broken promises and political posturing as crowds chant defiant phrases. He rails at tariff debates and wealth promises while urging practical action, linking labor hardship to national identity and unity amid a turbulent period.

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