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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1895
Page
4
The State Journal announces a carrier delivery option for Topeka readers at 10 cents per issue with home delivery to any part of Topeka or any Kansas town where the paper has a carrier. Subscriptions are available in three month terms.
The Topeka newspaper circulation figures for the first six months of 1885 show the Topeka Daily Star leading with a daily average around 9,534 and the Topeka Capital and other papers trailing. The report, compiled by the Capital Directory, cites higher overall urban reach and notes the Star's growing influence in Topeka and surrounding tributary areas.
Weather indications suggest colder conditions with a temperate day ahead. The column riffs on politics, McKinley, gold standard debates, and famed figures like Vanderbilt, Harvey, and Morton, weaving weather notes with sharp commentary on public discourse and party strategy.
A polemic discusses the Wilson bill and greenbacks as causes of gold reserve depletion. It argues gold drains persist despite measures, critiques Cleveland era currency policy, and cites a Starr Journal correspondent’s stance on silver coinage and parity. It notes political blame and urges caution against Mexican silver intrusion.
New York December 17 In a historic moment at Toombs prison the front door lock failed and could not be opened for over half an hour. After hammering and chisels the lock was removed at 11 o clock allowing the gate to swing open though no lock remained. A large crowd gathered outside during the delay. The story also notes a visiting Modern Woodmen degree team to Leavenworth and local attendees from Topeka. Advertisements mention Libbey Glass art works and new products from local grocers including Wheat Germ Meal by Shellsbarger Griswold.
A lively roster of future lawmakers from across the nation is listed. Lawy ers and bankers lead the professions with cowboys, artists, carpenters and journalists also represented. Notables include William EB Bar ratt of Massachusetts age 35, Nehemiah D Sperry of Connecticut, H H Atwood of Massachusetts and others. The piece blends profiles with commentary on currency questions and political chances.
The narrative profiles a veteran politician with deep New Haven roots and a bold public career, citing his lineage, roles as teacher builder contractor and postmaster, and his stance in the Bible in schools campaign. It highlights other legislators like Stevens Henry Hill Connolly and Hanley, then details the Ellicott Square building project in Buffalo, describing its size, features, construction timeline, and key tenants.
Rev H Y Satterlee of Calvary Church New York elected bishop of the newly created Washington diocese. He declined prior honors and is seen as a broad church figure. The diocese includes Washington city and four southern Maryland counties with a $7000 salary.
Kate Addison of Eureka Kansas is named president of the Equal Suffrage League of Kansas. An indignant yet calm advocate, she vows to unite Republican and Populist factions, seeks pledges from all legislative candidates, and plans a quiet, persuasive campaign to win the ballot for women in Kansas.
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