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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1896
Page
5
The State Journal discusses western mortgage holders and a perceived need to realize the government’s monetary policy. It argues farmers face burdens from interest, freight, and beef pricing, urging support for an American monetary system and fair treatment of western farmers against what it calls imperial and financial pressures.
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday cooler with northerly winds, then variable. The Kentucky legislature passes a bill aimed at breaking up boat racing. Oklahoma posts soaring marshal fees and New York holds gold as the money of final redemption. Wheat market patterns hint at seasonal cycles with price swings and future surges before the next harvest.
Mr Breidenthal bank commissioner of Kapass and chair of the Populist central committee writes to the American Philadelphia praising the editor on his stance about the financial question. He defends Kensay and the western states while noting eastern mortgage holders pressure farmers. He predicts many western lands may be foreclosed due to lack of buyers and high debt as government policy strains the rural economy. He asserts relief is needed as land values fall and mortgages threaten homesteads.
A compact survey of heredity and aristocracy discusses how pedigree shapes status in India and among European elites, noting Brahmins and Konheireyas as aristocratic lines and comparing priestly and royal privileges, with skeptical remarks on hereditary influence and social mobility. The piece blends anecdotes from The Spectator and various vignettes, including a Christmas joke about a New York janitor and a commuter rail initiative in Manchester.
The famed French actress Sarah Bernhardt captivates New York critics with her enduring appeal and dramatic artistry at Abbeys theater. Articles note her charm, improvisational flair, and global fame while contrasting other performers like John Hare and M. B. Curtis, who face mixed success on tours and in recent productions.
New York theatre criticism notes that the comic opera scene leans on stars, often sidelining singing quality. It cites Wolf Hopper and Della Fox among others, warns about rising costs and management constraints, and discusses recent productions like Michael and His Ghost Angel versus contemporary American works.
The article explores Princess Beatrice's life as Victoria's favored daughter and widow at 49. It recounts Beatrice's closeness to the queen, alleged past affairs, and marriage to the late Prince, noting suitors and court tensions. The piece frames Beatrice as a skilled pianist and central figure in royal dynamics after the prince consort’s death.
George L. Wellington will move from the Maryland House to the Senate when Senator Gibson’s term ends in March 1897. Born in Cumberland in 1852 to German parents, he started as a clerk, rose to bank teller, and has long been active in Republican politics. He served as Baltimore subtreasurer under Harrison, vied for congress in 1892 and 1894, winning by a plurality of 8,000 in 1894, and helped Governor Lowndes’ nomination and the party victory as state committee chair. His term in the House ends with Gibson’s, making a full run in the Senate.
World boxing and championship listings show events in Juarez with bouts including Maher vs Fits and Walcott vs Collins. The Santa Fe route advertises a special rate from El Paso to Mexico City and return for 22.08 dollars with tickets on select dates August 8 to 12.
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