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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1896

Page

4

State Journal printer ad notices and address lines

Fragmentary notice lists editorial staff and subscription terms with multiple stray addresses and telephones. It mentions temporary quarters at two East Seventh Street locations and a permanent home at the State Journal Building, 80 Kansas Avenue, plus Bell Telephone numbers and an earlier New York address, all in a haphazard layout.

East Seventh Street Woeks State Journal Building Kansas Avenue

Topeka Daily Journal Circulation Figures For 1890s

Fragmentary lines show daily circulation figures for Topeka Daily Journal in 1890s reports. The June 20 1896 average is listed as 10 625 with daily belt print details and comparisons to other papers.

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How We Grew 1895 Circulation Report

In the 1895 period the Kan newspaper notes growth in circulation and provides a brief financial hint with a figure shown as $00, indicating a placeholder or incomplete data for the year. The entry appears in a July 1, 1896 issue under the editor and proprietor listing.

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Why They Leave The Political Climate Divides Voters

A reader's analysis argues that presidential campaigns do not predict instant economic shifts. It suggests McKinley’s election may yield stability, while a Democratic victory could spark gradual price rises. The piece critiques Cleveland era policy, notes bond and gold disputes, and discusses party allegiance amid uncertain futures.

McKinley Cleveland Tf Be Chielhess Basta Senate Grand Posaftie

Debate on class interests and national policy divides readers

The piece argues against portraying policy as a clash of opposed classes or regions. It contends producing workers are honest and seek the country’s good, while financiers benefit from crises. It notes sliver sentiment and wealth disparity, urging caution against selfish policies by any class or individual.

Wall Street Aury Millonaire

Rich Man and Labor in Political Scrutiny

A critical monologue denounces bankers railroads and corporate trusts for neglecting workers while feigning care. It claims many laborers lack food and clothing yet defend a govt system that limits gains, calling readers and leaders from opposing sides into question. The piece suggests vast ignorance amid partisan rhetoric.

American bicycles spark debate in Ireland report

Washington reports that American bicycles cause a stir in Ireland as seen through a Dublin briefing by vice consul A Dorin Pratt. British makers challenge weight versus strength, criticizing tube shapes wheels crank brackets and mudguards. Pratt urges foreign buyers to demand detachable tires brakes and mud guards while American firms resist minor design changes as they expect eventual acceptance of American quality.

Washington Aug Ireland A_ Dorin Pratt Dublin State Department United Kingdom

Criticised a Bishop in Colorado Conference Expelled Minister

Denver reports the Colorado M B conference expelled Rev. F F Passmore from the ministry for accusing Bishop Warren of colluding with saloon keepers and gamblers. Passmore argued he acted to oppose liquor interests and political parties, challenging the canon against liquor influence in church matters.

Denver Chilorado M B F. F. Passmore Becauae Warren Baling Gambiera Mir Passmore

Move to California by Kingston stud in Kentucky

San Francisco August 23 J B Ferguson a renowned California Jockey Club starter has decided to relocate part of his Kingston stud from Lexington to California He plans to lease land near San Mateo to raise about 20 brood mares and one Kingston stallion likely George or Princess I to be bred for California's growing thoroughbred market Cyclists Ride With Cowbells Kalamazoo Ave 2 A bicycle demonstration erupted after a city ordinance on bells and loud bikes the council vows enforcement

San Francisco J. B. Ferguson California Jockey Club Kingston Lexington California San Mateo Mr. Ferguson George Princess I America Kalamzzoo, Ave

Excursion Rates to Various Cities Listed

Excursion fares issued by the Santers Route home line include trips to Lawrence, Denver, Burlingame, St Louis, Wichita, Chicago, and Indianapolis with various August and September travel dates. Ticket prices range from 3.04 to 14.50 plus a national event fare for Associated Merchants. Tickets remain valid into early September with different cutoffs per destination.

Lawrence Denver Burlingame St Msurn Wichita Cskuigosa St. Paul Aetive Associated Merchants Us.a

Santa Fe Route Home Roadconvention and fares

Convention National Democratic Party in Indianapolis September 7 and 4 1896 with round trip fare one dollar. Tickets on sale August 3 through 7 return to September 9, agents and depot locations listed. Mixed with scattered ad fragments for retailers and services.

National Democratic Party Indianapolis Ind Umil Cromwell & Jeffers North Tootics Banta Fe Pirh Street Garvey

Saved Trees Prompt City curb decision on Maple Avenue

W Niles camped under two historic walnut trees with a shotgun to block a curb project that would encroach on the trees. The Los Angeles council approved the Maple avenue street improvement today despite the protest, accepting an eight foot radius around the trees and denying the protest.

Los Angeles W. Niles Maple Avenue Niles Munson

Pullman Porters Organize Benevolent Labor Order

The Pullman Porters Union, first of its kind for colored railway workers, forms as a benefit organization modeled on the Order of Railway Conductors. Robert A. Caldwell leads as grand chief, with G. H. Wheeler grand secretary and Randall Woodford grand treasurer, aiming to fund sick porters and burial costs nationwide from Chicago headquarters.

Chicago America Robert A. Caldwell Caldwell G. H. Wheeler Randall Woodford

Signal Corps Breaks Distance Record On Catalina-Wilson Link

In Los Angeles a National Guard signal corps team tied up Mount Wilson to Black Jack Peak on Catalina Island. Corporal Washburn, Private Swisher climbed Black Jack with a 13 member group, while Lieutenant Lawrence led 13 on Mount Wilson. At 4 10 p m the Mount Wilson station read the return flash from Black Jack and messages were exchanged. The final message boasted signaling over seventy three miles by land and sea, breaking California state distance and world water signaling records.

Los Angeles Aug Signal Corps N. G C National Guard Signar Corps Black Jack Peak Catalina Island Mount Wisen Washburn Swisher Lawrence Mount Wilson Old Trails Black Jack

Skeleton Camp siege planned in New Mexico frontier action

Silver City New Mexico August plan to capture bandits entrenched in Skeleton camp near the New Mexico line. Marshal Hall recruits deputies to attack without troops, targeting the robbers led by Joe George who vanished after a Stein's Pass train hold up. Attack expected Sunday morning to aid two wounded in Nogales fight. local details unfold amid frontier tensions.

Silver City N. M United States Hall New Mexico Pt Bayard Grant Marshal Hall Joe George Southern Pacific Stein's Pass Colorado Canon Sheriff's Posse Nogales

A Woman for Governor in Wyoming Nomination Debate

Wyoming Republicans consider Estelle Reel for governor in 1898. As state superintendent, she built a record of leadership and campaigned nationwide, visiting every county, delivering 500 speeches, and riding miles to connect with voters. Her allies flag Wyoming’s early suffrage history and note Reel’s proven vote-getting campaign style.

Mie Res Wyoming Estelle Reel Estelle Miss Reel Mother Mortis

The Founder of Creede Mining Town

The southern California based miner N C Creede founded the town of Creede after striking wealth at Holy Moses and Amethyst mines. Born in Fort Wayne and a former army scout, he earned about 1.5 million dollars before losing much to bad investments and extravagance.

California America N. C. Creede Creede Fort Wayne Ind Colorado Holy Moses S.C. Creede Moses D. AL Moffat T. Smith LE. Campbell

Proposals for Coal and Stationery By Board of Education

Sealed proposals due September 7 1896 for coal supply to city public schools for 1898 97 plus related coke and screening requirements. Bids judged on coal quality not only price. options cover all schools or north or south of river. A certified $100 check and $1 000 bond required. board can reject all bids. Sealed proposals also for stationery including papers pens pencils selections from samples Dixon Faber or Bagis. board may reject all bids.

Osage City Board of Education Dixon, Faber Or Bagis H.W. Farnsworth

Cheap Hates to Danver at Eisteddfod Meeting

Announcement for the annual Eisteddfod meeting in Denver Colorado September 1 to 5. Union Pacific offers one fare round trip from points in Saas and No Tickets sold August 23 to September 1. Inquiries to depot agent J C Fulton for further details.

Denver Colo Union Pacific Brasia Saas

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