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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1896
Page
4
The Holton Tribune argues against further compromise on silver policy. It cites past laws, notes prices fell under bi metalist and monometalist pressures, and urges firmer action for free coinage of silver. The piece critiques Sen. evenly measure and warns concessions prolong the national struggle.
Weather notes for Kansas forecast warmer conditions and variable winds, while debates on interstate commerce law mirror Sherman anti trust concerns. Kansas rail and waterway issues provoke calls to empower or restrain routing and pricing, with Wichita officials challenged by perceived regulatory failures. The piece also reports confusion over a Barton interview attribution and clarifies misreported remarks.
At a suffrage meeting in Washington February questions about monetizing autographs of Mrs Susan B Anthony were raised. Thomas of Maryland proposed creating a national bureau to sell autographs of suffrage leaders to support the association fund.
New York February 1 Mrs Amorat No 40 Fifth Avenue yesterday hosted a Society reception. Over 1 100 invitations were sent for the event. Mrs Astor appeared alone in salt gray velvet with ASVR jewels. The mansion's rooms featured white lilacs in most areas and American beauty roses in the dining room, with tall palms adding to the grand ballroom ambiance.
The ownership of Havlie's theater has changed hands in a transfer filed Wednesday morning. The lesee is a wedding gift from John Hav en and his wife to their daughter Kath erine, a Cincinnati bride to be. The lease runs fifteen years and includes management by Mr Huavlin, with all receipts going to Kath erine.
Estella Johnstone once Jordan of New York files equity bill in U S circuit court against Olga Nethersole seeking a preliminary injunction to stop production of Carmel at the Broadway theater. Johnstone claims authorship of the dramatization.
Rev Anna Shaw travels to Mare Alamena California for an evening lecture titled The New Man presented by the Political Equality club on March 15. A separate comment by Police Matron Thorpe notes charity visits expose gaps where affluent families redirect aid from their washwomen and unused clothing to district charity visitors. Santa Fe routes advertise round trips Topeka to El Paso and City of Mexico, with fares and rapid connections.
A detailed portrait of Speaker Reed's daily routine from breakfast at the Shoreham to late-evening receptions. The piece notes his extraordinary memory, routine walks to the Capitol, minimal public smile, office discipline, and balance of work with family time. It also highlights his control over committee room assignments and handling of mail and letters with Secretary Allen.
A vivid scene shows Speaker Reed in a crowded chamber as aides nursing a schedule plan and private conferences unfold. Reporters, clerks, and a steady stream of visitors fill the room while Reed navigates favors, motions, and committee routing, signaling a hard Congress to fund.
In a Chicago Tribune excerpt, Miss Smedley is discussed as ill with a physician remarking on Dr. Pankey’s approach, noting he gave up but only after years of treating her. The exchange reflects concern over prognosis and medical judgment.
An advertising overview for Harper's Magazine outlining forthcoming 1896 fiction and non fiction features. It lists novels by Wretrae Buack and George Du Mavnran, a Tom Sawyer detective novelette, humorous tales, and numerous short stories by noted authors. Also noted are Washington papers by Prof Wournon Wrrcox with illustrations, a German Struggle for Liberty history, and a planned travel feature on British North American exploration. It mentions volumes align with annual numbers, subscription terms, and postage details.
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