Topeka State Journal Growth and Circulation Details
The Topeka State Journal shows a sworn statement of daily circulation higher than any other Topeka daily. It expanded from six to seven columns and added four Linotype machines in a new three floor building. In 1896 the daily average was 10,760 with 43 route carriers earning over 10,000 yearly. The paper emphasizes transparency with sworn annual circulation statements and industry directory verification.
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Topeka
New State Journal
the State Journal
Topeks
Topeka Daily State Journal
Euhurhe
The Greatest In Kansas Daily Journal Notes
A scrambled notice compiles quotes and opinions from Kansas papers. It mentions the Topeka state capital plans, a farmer tax debate, convention hall urges, editorials on Mrs. Lease, McKinley, Cubist sentiment, and various regional headlines scarce in detail.
The School Book Problem Obvious State Burden Inquiry Suggested
The piece urges careful study of school book policies before legislative action. It cites two states with state produced books of poor quality and higher cost, warning that mismanagement or corruption may inflate prices and calls for thorough investigation into whether state production truly saves money or harms pupils.
Single Tax Argument Letter to Senator Braddock
State Single Tax league president Kr T Snediker writes from Hartford Kansas to Senator Braddock opposing a bill to tax notes and debts. He argues taxing wealth reduces overall wealth, harms labor, and targets honest homeowners, urging clarity on the bill’s purpose and warning it may raise prices and burden borrowers.
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KR. T. Snediker
State
Single Tax League
P. J. Braddock
Hartford
Braddock
Topekh
Kas
State Journal
Senate
Pingrey
Miners Will Go Free Denver Court Writed Order
The Colorado supreme court issued a peremptory writ of prohibition directing the Lake county district court to halt the Leadville Miners Union murder case. Judge Owens of Leadville, accused of bias toward the strikers, refused venue change and did not accept a note pros for the officers, prompting an immediate trial halt.
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Denver
State Supreme Court
District Court of
Lake County
Leadville Siiners' Union
Muirder
Notte
Jidee Owees
Leadville
Stpreme
Only Unimportant Districts Have Given Votes to Woman
London reports the women's suffrage bill pausing after a second reading by 228 to 167 amid jocular debate. Opponents like Mr Labeirehere and Sir W Vernon Marcourt warned of constitutional change, while supporters cited parity in Britain. Officials including George N. Curron and Joseph Chamberlain were noted among the government’s opposing side.
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America
London
My. Labeirehere
Wr. Vernon Marcourt
Great Britain
Bartes W. Radcliffe
Coke Conservative
Wyoming
Washington
Ware
George N. Curnon
Joreian
Joseph Chamberlain
Colonies
North Topeka Notes And Local Notices
North Topeka items include Tremm for the column at Kimball Printing Co before 10 am. Mentions of streetcar service at 8 am and various townspeople visiting local businesses and churches. Notices cover a teacher at Grant school, a sermon at North Christian church, a funeral in progress for Mrs Mariott, and oblique references to family movements and weather hints. Includes a death at 17 Central avenue and Rochester interment, with Rev Grendenning officiating. Weather note and an ad for DeWitt's Little Early Risers by G W Stansfeld.
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Tremm
Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
FE. EK Robinson
Mencken
A. Latham
Simmonds
St Louis
Hertha White
Grant
Harrison Street
Warner
John Deere Plow’ Company of
Kansas City
Ponent
St. Boyle
Katie Marlett
Paxico
AD PF. Goddhve
Alice
Theater Millinery Crusade Sparks Chicago Hat Battle
A Chicago city council antitheater hat measure sparks a broader nationwide debate on dress codes at the theater. Alderman Plotke leads opposition to big hats, while supporters argue hats are part of costume and personal expression. Historical clashes in Ohio Indianapolis St. Louis New York echo recurring struggles between style, nuisance, and public order.
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Sanewapor
Chicago
Fesdick
Ohio
Buckeye
Plotee Maery
Fosdick
Ohio Inn
Indianapolis
St. Louis
New York
Gothamite
Eas Ee Jitan
Eemed
Sewanee
Gil
Alderman Plotke
A New View of Siberia by Dr Benjamin Howard
Dr Benjamin Howard challenges Kennan and other travelers by reporting a surprisingly favorable Siberian convict system based on his firsthand study. He asserts convicts gain freedom after two years and that life there can be relatively happy, contrasting with sensational depictions. He also notes officials can be overkind as well as overstrict. He visited Moscow, St Petersburg, and even Sakhalin without royal authority.
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Benjamin Howard
Kennan
Siberia
England
America
Howard
M. BR
London
Edinburgh
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Jegon
Bia
Sahalien
Ir. Howard
Anaik
Hebeless
Lorcies
Pierce
K. Malcolm
Kmobel
Clay County
Ar Xawisas
Topeka Commercial Club Backs Anti Scalping Bill
A Topeka Commercial Club meeting endorsed federal anti scalping legislation. Major T J Anderson and W C Garvey described how scalping harms rail travel and revenue. Edward Wilder and E H Crosby argued for stronger action and the club sent a telegram urging Kansas congressional delegates, notably Curtis, to support the bill.
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Topeka Commercial Club
Congress
T. J. Anderson
Rock Island
W. C. Garvey
Santa Fe
Major Anderon
Garvey
Pu Rf
Topeka
Kansas City
Edward Wilder
Wilder
E. H. Crosby
Anderson
Samuel T. Howe
Howe
Kansas
Charlies Curtis
Topeka News Snaps Odd Local Happenings And Notices
Governor Leedy boots high tops while local names appear in civic roles and court actions. Topeka residents report a range of items from school reforms to a looming Hillmon case, a church event, a theater show, legal notices, a divorce filing, and a court house accident with a damages verdict.
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claim to cure constipation
The ad asserts that constipation causes many diseases and that curing the cause cures the disease. It promotes a single pellet as a gentle mild cathartic.
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