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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1896

Page

4

State Journal Telegraphic Notice Fragments

Fragmentary OCR notes reference subscription terms temporary quarters 3H and 113 Font Seventh Street and permanent home Topeka State Journal Building 00 Bows Avenue and a Topeka address 208 Potter Bath care American Newspaper Publishers Association with files open to advertisers.

Font Seventh Street Topeka State Journal Building Bows Raises Avenue Order of Bell Potter Bathne Care American Puvf Emsociation Alwasa Alvertiaent

Great Showing Circulation Statement 1896

The Topeka Daily State Journal leads circulation among Topeka and Kansas papers. The daily average for the first six months of 1896 ending June 30 shows the journal distanced competitors, with no other daily or Sunday paper matching its circulation.

Topeka Daily State Journal Topeka Kansas

Daily State Journal Six Month Circulation Totals

The Topeka Daily State Journal records a six month circulation from January 1 to June 30, 1896. The daily circulation totals for Bret half year are listed, detailing the number of issues and each day’s readership figures.

Fae Topeka Daily State Journal

Dopeka Dopeka Euthor and Proprietor Chronicle

Fragments show prices and year figures with scattered terms such as daily average yearly circulation and biennial print notes. Mentions of Dopeka and proprietor, dates in 15th to 19th century appear alongside erratic numbers and printing references. The readable text preserves sparse names and averages without coherent context.

Euthor and Dopeka Ban

McKinley Letter Confirms Gold Standard Stance

The article analyzes Major McKinley's acceptance letter, accusing him of surrendering to the gold power and abandoning prior anti gold platform positions. It contrasts his stance with Cleveland and notes Republican delegates shifted to nominate him despite platform conflicts. Public reaction and potential political consequences are discussed.

Why Gold Returns Explained and Hidden Forces Behind Flows

The article argues gold's return to the country results from a shift in asset holdings as American securities abroad lose appeal and prices fall. It suggests bullion outflow slowed as foreign holders stop selling and U.S. exporters settle trade in cash, pointing to better times ahead and renewed investor activity by brokers.

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Pingree for Governor: Detroit Mayor Seeks GOP Nomination

Hazen Pingree of Detroit, a leading advocate for silver coinage and an income tax, is the Republican nominee for governor after a Michigan convention backed the St. Louis platform. He is admired by reformers and disliked by the wealthy elites for his wealth and stance.

Hazen 5 Pingree Detroit Republican Party of Michigan St. Louia

Enigmatic Detroit Mayor Aspirant: People Support Busy Reformer

The Detroit mayoral figure is described as beloved by laboring crowds yet hated by financial interests. Banks refuse accounts, he funds rival transit lines to cut fares, and consolidated systems now offer three cent rides. Newspapers oppose him, yet voters keep electing him and may back him for governor. He pledges to give the people what they want.

Detroit

Dubois Position: Silver Republicans Back Bryan Ticket

Idaho silver Republicans favor naming electors for the fusion ticket ensuring Bryan Sewall win. They will nominate a full state ticket they trust to gain broad support, while acknowledging Supporters for McKinley can vote their convictions. They seek unity of silver forces to show state loyalty to the cause.

Bryan Boise Idaho Dubois Sewall Leee Kinley Meusaley Hobart

Corbett Absent From Sharkey Fight Meeting

Corbett did not attend the Mondas conference meeting about the Corbett Sharkey fight. He telephoned that a misunderstanding prevented his presence at today's session. A new meeting was set for next month in the afternoon.

New York James J. Corbett Mondas Corbett-Sharkey Corbett Owlme

Were More Republicans

Dodge City Aug 28 Dear Editor Your correspondent reported our fusion convention last Saturday as made up of Democrats and Populists with one or two exceptions In fact over seventy delegates more than one third were old time Republicans and strong to vote A B Reeves

Dodge City Hon The State Journal Str Wade Democrata A. B. Reeves

London Times Sees McKinley Letter With Second Hand Ring

The London Times comments on Major McKinley’s letter of acceptance. It notes the vigor of his language but questions the tone and asks why he had not spoken sooner to defend his stated wealth. The piece also mentions future dealings with silverite sleepers and the senate. Senator Caffery of Louisiana is slated as National Democratic Convention chairman with temporary leadership unsettled between Bourke Cockran and Roswell Flower.

The London Times McKinley Times Neever Senate Senator Caffery Indianapolis Euly Louisiana Sa Sdething Betwee Bourke Cockras Roswell P. Flower New York

A Look Through South Missouri for Four Cents

The Kansas City Fort State and Memphis Railroad Co offers a book of sixty or more photo illustrated views of south Missouri. It promises accurate knowledge of production and topography to attract home seekers and investors. Mailed free upon receipt of four cents postage. Ad 2 EB Lockwoop, Kansas City Mo.

South Missouri Kansas City, Fort State & Memphis Railroad Co EB Lockwoop Kansas Citr Mo

Still They Come. Journal Sees Steady Subscription Increase

The Journal lists new subscribers added yesterday in Topeka and nearby areas. Names include SG Watkins at Polk Street, Hi H Comstock on Polk, Mr. Mitchell on Buchanan Street, and several others from Central Avenue to West Eighth Street. Additional readers in Topeka and outside towns such as Emporia Nortonville Phillipsburg Augusta and Amena are noted.

Journal SG. Watkins Polk St H. Comstock Mr. Mitchell Buchanan St A. Hiller Central Ave North Topeka Ar. Price City On Over Bo Warren City A. Washburn Weshburn J. Enlter Kansas Ave Dr. Wall Taylor St L. G Landis Kan St. Marve News Dealer Tatienad Ctis

Altgeld replies to ex congressman Formen letters

Governor Altgeld issues an open letter defending his integrity in response to ex congressman Formen accusations. He labels Formen's claims malicious false and slanderous and claims Formen sought the southern penitentiary commissioner post, a position denied by the governor.

Formen Springfield Altgeld Forman Format Ume Mr. Forman Southern Penitentiary

Karnival Krewe Announces Pall Festivities in Kansas City

Mes Karnival Krewe has set headquarters in room 11 New Tork Life building with Assistant Secretary J. B. Murray available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for Karnival week details. Women planning artificial towers for the parade are invited to submit samples at the Krewe HQ for participation, as the group begins posting notices citywide.

Kansas City Digstb Hing Fmobala Kweeneg

Excursion Rates Across the Santa Fe Route and Distances

Excursion fares listed for August departures on the Santa Fe Route to Lanrence Denver Burlingame St Joseph Wichita and other cities. Fares range around $1.04 to $19 with tickets valid into early September. Several entries mention September travel windows and specific dates for return validity and event travel qualifiers.

Lanrence Denver Burlingame St. Joseph Wichita Oskaloose Chicago USA

Must Marry or Die in St Joseph Case Report

Isabelle Carr, a frail 16 year old, told prosecutors she was coerced by her mother and stepfather into marrying laborer Jesse Cook after obtaining a license. She says she was beaten and locked in a room, then escaped to Adem Schiemmer and sought protection. Neighbors vow action against the alleged attackers.

St. Joseph Isabelle Carr Adem Schiemmer Mary Jesse Cook Cook Schlem~mer

Bryan and Harrison to Speak in Indiana Campaign

Indianapolis August 2. Mr Bryan and ex President Harrison likely to address Indiana audiences in coordination with party leaders. Holt in Chicago reports Bryan will deliver five October speeches in the state. Harrison demands no Gowdy involvement and will align with Republican finance committee head E N Nebecker on his Indiana trip.

Indianapolis Bryan Harrison Holt Chicago Indiana Gowdy Republican Finance Committee E. N. Nebecker

Bear cub Weat Knutsford joins Central Park menagerie

A female cub named Miss Primrose Knutsford arrived at Central Park last evening from Salt Lake City. The male cub given to minstrels and the other cub, once a hotel guest favorite, are noted by George S Holmes. Director Smith reports the new arrival as the belle of the bear colony.

New York Central Park Primrose West Mingrele Weat Knutsford Express Smith George S. Holmes Knutford Salt Lake City Miss Primrose Knutsford

Betting Odds Run Wild Over McKinley Victory

San Francisco observers bid heavily on McKinley with $200 to $100 on his presidency and $60 to $90 on a 100 electoral college majority. Colorado wagers show 40,000 votes for McKinley, while California money shifts toward Bryan as Charles Dee offers $1,000,000 on Bryan. W. W. Foote seeks bids for $10,099.

Denver Charles Dee Ilverite Bryan W. W. Footeman

Venetian Romance Marred by Odd Love Tale in Rochester

Vincenziy Laneva, 28, and Luria Pasquale, 16, wed in Rochester municipal court. The tale recalls Laneva’s Venice past as a gondolier who saved a child from a canal window. Lucia, then infant, grew to love him and promised to marry. Their journey toward America began with hopes of reunion and family approval.

Rochester Vincenziy Laneva Luria Pasquale Laneva Venice Lucia Luve Vincerse Leneve América

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