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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1894
Page
4
The State Journal announces delivery to Topeka and Kansas towns by mail and shop options. Rates shown include three months for 1.80, six months for 3.50, and annual terms. weekly edition and other terms listed.
The State Journal proclaims itself with the greatest daily circulation in Kansas and notes a yearly rise during the three summer months. It highlights its reach as a leading paper receiving the full Associated Press feed and boasts a complete stereotype press setup. The notice lists its address and identifies Ferry Lukes Jr as manager.
Weather notes warn of wet colder tonight with southerly winds shifting to westerly Friday. The remainder debates condemn President Cleveland and discuss silver, gold flows, and tariffs, criticizing Republican and Democratic crossfire while analyzing U.S. finance. The coroner rules Bowens death ties to Aldermanic club.
The text argues that gold holdings and silver demonetization threaten American wealth and industry. It accuses Congress of folly, criticizes Democratic missteps, and claims Britain influences U S markets by controlling precious metals and cheap goods. It asserts silver as a danger and calls for policy changes.
A mangled OCR page from an Arkansas City paper reports on a range of local items. It mentions a Hays City mill raid rumor, a robbing near Independence, a university library gift from Mrs Adams, Chan te as plain sinker, and a 200 horsepower engine at Muffman mills.
The Topeka lodge of the Independencia Hallway Trackmen of America hosted a dance at Metropolitan hall Tuesday evening. About three hundred attended with thirty out of town guests. The Trackmen organization is growing and hopes for a bigger event next year if a suitable hall is found. Committees included entertainment reception and dance management with named organizers and staff.
A special United States Consul report from Hiogo Japan suggests very little danger of Japanese cheap labor overwhelming US workers. The Meiji Emigration company, based in Hiogo since 1602, failed to send workers to coal mines in British America, with some emigrants sent to Victoria. The piece mentions immigration regulation requiring country approvals and potential withholding.
A disputed in game event labeled torture and torment prompts review and headlines the Gamecocks season. Officials weigh penalties as fans discuss the on field conduct and the lasting impact on the team and program.
In Topeka a legal debate centers on whether chickens are animals under cruelty statutes. County Attorney Safford seeks to prosecute a recent chicken fight while Judge Hazen weighs if fowl combat fits the law or a legitimate sport.
A county jail inmate alleges a scheme where lawyers offer to secure early release for a fee, then backtrack when jail officials intervene. The report notes officials see growing cases and seek safeguards. Other items reference Dr Price's Powder endorsement, World’s Fair coverage, and a July arrest in a separate incident.
The Union Pacific will sell tickets or count holidays to points within 20 miles at one and one third fare for the round trip. Limited return passage dates include December 28 29 31 and January 1 1895. City Agent A M Protea Little Ada Heist and a child prodigy Tiseulu post ball Thursday evening Dec. 10 cents.
Col W Paoniaro prediction headlines a hostile campaign while De L Blakesley opposes immediate suffrage resubmission. State figures Capel W D Gousett, John E Prot travel to Albuquerque for Topeka holidays. Miss Harriet Williams mourns mother. J D Williamson praised. Chancellor Snow to discuss bug experiments with farmers. Lectures, appointments, and retirements fill Topeka political life as governor elect Morrill names staff and Munger prepares irrigation paper for the board of agriculture.
The National Military Park bill for Shiloh cleared both houses and awaits the president's signature. It appropriates 74000 dollars for a park of 50 nerves, allows War Dept possession via condemnation, and assigns three commissioners with Civil War service. The measure aims to preserve the battlefield history akin to Gettysburg and Chickamauga.
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