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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal lists subscription terms by carrier and weekly rate, with delivery areas Topeka and surrounding towns. It provides temporary and permanent office locations in Topeka and notes Washington and New York bureau addresses, plus accessibility for advertisers or feeders at the reporters' rooms and Washington office.
The Topeka Daily State Journal claims it has distanced all competitors with the largest Sunday paper circulation in Topeka and Kansas East. The daily average for the first six months ending June 30, 1896 is not provided in full here.
Rabidly garbled historical notice reports fluctuating circulation figures from 1531 through 1596 for a Kansas editor and proprietor. It cites print runs and daily averages with inconsistent numbers and broken years, reflecting OCR errors in a late 16th century record.
A historical discussion argues that value is determined by supply and demand not law, contending United States and Mexican dollars retain market value by weight and legal tender status. The piece notes currency demonetization effects, gold standard critics, and Congress influence on silver value through legislation.
The article argues England will dominate world shipping while Japan builds ocean steam lines linking Yokohama to San Diego and Pure Sound. It notes railroads must guarantee returns, southern cotton fed to British and Japanese markets, and American iron and raw cotton flowing to Japan, with Japan as a rising trading power and potential rivals to the United States in cotton export.
The article notes banks and firms failing more east of the Mississippi, while Hilton, Hughes & Co. closes, and several eastern lenders and manufacturers face assignments. Westerners have pursued cautious policies for three years, borrowing little and buying minimally, leaving property mortgaged in the East to cover debts. This strain now affects eastern profits.
The daily record notes a collapse of tarriage factories that failed, their output once sold mainly in the west and south. A defining low mood stems from a broad readjustment of the national business to a lower price range.
CHAS CURTIS praises strong crowds across multiple Kansas counties. He travels from Rossville to Weverly and Watson post office area, planning more meetings before the election. He claims Madden trails, Scott would have been tougher, and predicts strong ticket support despite some silver faction opposition.
A Topeka police sergeant tricked a Chicago nephew visiting from town by staging an arrest for pocket picking at the station. The uncle pretended the nephew was being held while the officer rushed in, only to discover it was a prank. Laughter followed and the beat continued with plans for future payback.
The Morean sisters Caroline Lucia Helen and Nine, known as the Angela sisters, star in Chicago with manager John Hoping guiding their vaudeville act. They sing current tunes, whistle, and entertain about an hour, returning to Hopkings South Side theater for a warm reception. They have performed at the Monad Temple Roof Garden and Evanston society vaudevilles. A Missouri views book titled Seep Shots in South Missouri offers photo views of the region, mailed free on request.
Report claims 4.6 million Beggs German Salve boxes sold in 1893 with only three returned as unsatisfactory. The remark highlights extraordinary quality and prompts incredulous note about consumer confidence.
MAC SAYS HE WILL TAKE IT. A speech argues against repudiation and for renewed confidence through a wise protective policy. It critiques the 1894 tariff, cites revenue shortfalls, and links high imports to unemployment, urging full employment and home manufacturing to restore prosperity. The piece emphasizes demand for increased business activity, not coinage, to revive the economy.
McKinley declares the first duty of a restored Republican government is enacting a tariff law to fund the government with honest administration, favor home industry, and protect labor and investments. He says rates should adapt to conditions while keeping protections high to shield American farmers and manufacturers, especially sugar and wool interests. He cites past harm to farmers and wool growers from tariff changes and pledges ample protection.
A speech extols reciprocity under the 1890 tariff law, citing soaring exports in 1890 and strong gains with Cuba and other partners. It argues Congress should restore reciprocity provisions with prudent amendments, emphasizing benefits to American labor and surplus production.
The platform condemns foreign immigration to protect American workers and public order. It pledges sympathy for honest, industrious migrants while rejecting those seen as threats to U S institutions. It calls for strict enforcement to prevent subversion and social unrest.
A call for fair liberal pensions for Union soldiers and sailors. The author urges avoiding mistreatment or contempt toward veterans, acknowledges possible pension frauds, and argues the government must honor their service with generous aid in old age and distress.
A gubernatorial statement praising a platform to build a robust merchant marine. It argues for protective duties to boost U S shipping, reduce reliance on foreign naval power, and strengthen national prestige and trade. The speaker calls for congressional action and swift implementation of a comprehensive U S maritime capability.
A heated debate centers on civil service reform as Republicans at the national convention pledge to sustain and properly enforce the civil service laws. Critics warn of backsliding while supporters vow firm adherence to standards and merit.
The speaker defends twenty four years of honest reforms and opposes opponents who call for penny favored changes. The Republican party vows to extend and enforce improvements without backward steps, aiming to strengthen the public service rather than degrade it.
A Republican speech defends government by law against a perceived silver and inflation threat. The speaker urges unity beyond party lines to resist what is described as a dangerous assault on financial integrity and public faith, stressing honesty and national honor.
The nation celebrates the near obliteration of sectional divisions and the end of the Civil War era. General Grant and other leaders hope distrust and hostility between North and South fade, promising a return to national unity and healing.
Fragment from a historic speech urging unity across sections and parties. It pledges to promote cordial relations, forbearance, and efforts toward an indivisible union, citing Washington’s adage and the long peace since the war. The speaker promises to support good government and nationwide fraternity.
National Eisteddfod in Denver September 1 to 5 with travel offer two dollars round trip. Dates of sale August 2 to September 1. return by September 32. Contact Cromwell de Jeffers North Topeka or the Santa Fe route Fifth Street. Bucklin’s Arctic Salon advertises a popular salve. Home seekers excursions to Arkansas Arizona Louisiana Oklahoma Indian Territory and Le Detes of sale September 1 with twenty-nine day validity and one fare plus 2.00 for round trip.
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