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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1895
Page
4
The State Journal Twenty-Second Tear offers daily edition delivered by carrier ten cents weekly to Topeka anchurés or Xacta towns with carrier systems. By mail three months or one year rates apply.
The article analyzes the 1895 first six months circulation of Topeka's Daily Capital, claiming it tops other Topeka dailies and rival papers in the region. It cites figures for daily averages, notes the paper's extensive distribution, and discusses implications for newspaper competition and political context of the era. It also touches on editorials about national issues and leadership.
The Wall Street piece from Henry Clews & Co critiques gold standard rigidity and proposes retired Sherman notes replaced by other currencies. It argues for redeeming greenbacks in silver, using silver reserves to back final redemption, and seeks bipartisan concessions to restore confidence and fund concessions amid treasury drain. It notes political risk and potential foreign distraction if war arises, warnings tied to Cleveland’s policies.
The article notes President Grover Cleveland lowering the gold reserve trigger for bond issuance from 75.9 million to a lower threshold, delaying bond sales. It mentions no funds available for government spending and briefly advertises Wheat Germ Meal and a local laundry, with no clear dates or places.
In Washington a veteran pressman notes disillusion with new congress rescinding big schemes snatched from ambitious plans. He recalls rival factions in early Republicans and describes young delegates anxious for office, while elder lawmakers press for tariff and finance priorities.
A local retail feature highlights chamber suits priced to attract buyers with eye catching low costs and broad appeal to pocketbooks.
The article outlines factions forming around Major McDowell and others in the Fifty-third congress, highlighting impeachment talk, pension debates, and shifts in support. It notes figures like Bailey of Texas and Senator Tishman, and recounts moves toward liberal veteran benefits, bond schemes, and internal improvements while detailing backgrounds of several lawmakers.
An OCR fragment advertises Christmas gifts including watches rings jewelry lamps, curtains, albums, sewing machines and household items. It claims cheap prices and easy payments, with locations at 107 East Fifth Street and 612 West Eighth Street, plus mentions of Clocks and other goods and a local business signoff.
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