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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1895

Page

3

WANTS THE LAND A POTTERY FACTORY FOR COFFEYVILLE

A 1963 Indian Office deed claim fuels Coffeyville interest in establishing a pottery factory and clay use. Attorney Geo Weteca reports ongoing Indian Office dealings with several deed holders and plans to settle by mid January as commissioners evaluate sites and potential moves from Carthage.

Indian Office Kansas City Dea Geo. Weteca Washington Watson Comerville Henge Muecomrt Colasville Carthage L. Jones Ars Carmnase Cofayville

Up Against It Jack King Relates Old Boxing Tales

A group on Kansas avenue recalls legendary bouts and figures like Corbett and John L Sullivan. Jack King, once a fighter, shares memories of matches in Wichita and surroundings, including a tramp known as Denver Ed Saith and a chaotic New Orleans bout. The piece notes Mayer signing with Galveston and Burlington’s possible ABA entry, plus plans for a Topeka boxing tournament and Burlington wrestling event.

Kansas Avenue Corbett John L Sullivan Australia San Francisco Hally New Orleans Mitchell Carvett Garbett Jack Kise Aou Ignatory King Kansas Wichita Hesyeas Denver Ed’ Saith Wichita Trump

Owney the Postal Dog Sets World Wide Journey

Owney the post office dog arrives from China to begin a voyage around the world. He has already visited Shanghai Foo Chow Hong Kong Singapore Persia Suez and the Azores before heading to Yokohama and New York. Captain Grey plans to start him westward toward Tacoma after quarantine with the aim of surpassing Nellie Bly and George Francis Train in globe circling feats.

Owney Quaranting China New York F'Scoma Shanghai Foo Chow Woo Sung Hong Kong Singapore Persia Suez Algisod’ Et Kilchael's Azores Yokohama Tacoma Nellie Bly George Francis Gray Port Philip Yue Steainse Qusrantine Grey Dag

McBride Considers Editorial Post After AFL Presidency

John McBride, retiring American Federation of Labor president, may join a New York labor department bureau or edit a Massillon daily. He stated the New York defeat reflected divided socialist lines, insisting he is a socialist who supports municipal control of corporations and government ownership to aid workers.

New York Labor Department Isprasaronts Ind John McBride American Federation of Labor Nowspaper Ane Massillon Bio

Vest Says No to Manu Facture of Shoes in Mexico

Senator West telegraphs denial of a published story linking him with a shoe manufacturing firm in Mexico City. He says he never heard of the company and calls the tale of his involvement with Consul General Crittenden and ex-cashier J Thompson a fabrication.

Saya Mexico Separia Senator West Crittenden J. Thompson First National Bank United States West Thompson

Canada prepares guns on lake steamers for possible war

Ottawa telegram reports government negotiating with lake steamer owners to convert vessels into cruisers for potential wartime use. Preparations include mounting guns on vessels laid up at the port and training gunners at the fort.

Toxonto Ottawa

Hill Will Help New York Senator Secure Democratic Convention

A New York subcommittee of the committees of 100 met to secure the Democratic convention for the city. Senator D. E. Huc her pledged to work with the Democratic national committee to ensure New York hosts the 1800 convention.

New York Der Ciy D. E Huciher Daesacratic National Committee York

Mining mill burned at Victor reduction works loss $125000

The Lawrence reduction works owned by a company led by J R Delamar burned. Loss put at 125000 dollars. The plant treated low grade Cripple Greek ores and will be rebuilt or relocated.

Victor Vier, Cola Lawrence J. R Delamar

Olathe Postmaster Nominee Presented to Senate

President nominates John Pettijoin of Olathe Kansas for postmaster in a White House transmission to the Senate. Also named is Robert S. Chilton Jr. of the District of Columbia as chief of the consular bureau in the state department.

John Pettijoin Presidenttieret Tostay Wassixerox Senate John Pettijohn Olathe Robert 5. Chilton, Jr Diatrict Winbla Consular Bureau Department of State

Reelection Message Tracks Bonds and Crisis Push

In New York on December 24 citizen George Francia Train sent a message to President Cleveland stating he will again issue deeds and shift responsibility of crisis to Congress. The note mentions figures and places including Groven Frasers Trats and G. I hays, with oyster and marker references, and a public sale open until 11 o’clock Wednesday morning.

George Francia Clevelanddison Square C. & A. Waddington, Co

Higher tariffs urged to fund treasury and curb gold bonds

The Times Herald reports Chicago leaders prefer rising import duties as the quickest way to increase government revenue and avoid perpetual gold bond sales. Some merchants oppose broad tax hikes, urging duties mainly on luxuries like tea coffee sugar and cigars while exports stay foodstuffs. A few Democrats favor free trade, but many insist tariffs must rise to meet national debts.

Dean Times Herald Chicago Congress Treasury Thi City Carlisle United States Time-Herald S. P. McConnell Iroquois Club Cleveland

Sanaa FE Route Fare And Investment Pitch Ad

One and one third fare for round trips within 200 miles with tickets selling December 24 25 31 and January 1 return including January 2. For more information contact J P Rowney City Ticket Agent. Also an investment pitch for safe farm mortgages via T E Bowman & Co and Burghart's cigars advertised.

Ase J. P. Rowney T. E Bowman & Co Burghart

Topeka State Journal Claims Superior Daily Circulation

The Topeka State Journal boasts higher six month average daily circulation than all local Topeka dailies in 1893 1894 and 1895 with sworn sworn statements and a $100 to prove otherwise. It asserts broader local reach including nearby towns and tributary areas via evening train routes delivering AP and state news first.

Topeka American Newspaper Directory Torzxa Stata Jovana Stara JournNat Shawnes County Torexa Daily State Journal Jorannan Associated Press

Topeka Daily State Journal Six Month Circulation Note

The sworn statement shows the Topeka Daily State Journal had a six month circulation figure for the first half of 1895 as detailed in the publication.

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