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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal Official Paper of Topeka lists subscription terms. Daily edition delivered by carrier ten cents weekly to any part of Topeka or suburbs or at the same price in Kansas towns with a carrier system. Editorials note rates per year.
Weather notes for Chcaco and Kansas forecast warmth from the northwest toward Thursday with variable winds. Political commentary criticizes Congress over free coinage and silver bills, praises pension actions, and warns of rising tensions among Republicans and regional factions amid the 1890s economic debate.
The Tax Chicago Times-Merald outlines a remote scenario where a silver party drains votes from major parties potentially denying a majority in electoral votes. If no candidate wins a majority for president the House would choose, with each state’s delegation voting. thus 23 states needed for a president. The Republic party would likely win the presidency, while the vice presidency could go to a candidate favored by silver interests. The piece weighs implications for the coming election campaign.
In a Kansas context, Senator Stewart's Silver Knight critiques Senator Baker as the first Kansas senator not backing free silver at 16 to 1. The piece contrasts Baker with Ingalls Plumb Peffer and others who supported free coinage to parity. It notes Baker favors gold only to create disparity and argues the Knight misreads Kansas Republican sentiment. The column also mentions Judge Peters of Newton as a proposed chief justice candidate and Twrostas D. Firtrarakcs from Topeka as a Republican delegate candidate.
Able-bodied mates may apply for charity work beginning today at the county stone quarry near the fair grounds. Those who quarry and break stone will earn provisions and a county check for food, with overseer Hale arranging tasks and meals. The plan aims to supply two or three days of provisions per day’s labor, with part of the quarry output used for the county rack pile and jail prisoners.
The piece surveys Torquato Tasso as the era’s premier poet and notes wide acclaim in Paris and Greenwich. It recounts publishing struggles, plagiarism by Celio di Malespini, and the contested Conquistata with its morbid zeal, plus the 1593 edition and French suppression over perceived insult to Henry IV.
In a reminiscence rich chat, Joseph Cannon reflects on his youth, Quaker roots, and the evolution of American policy. He urges stronger naval and diplomatic readiness, a modern consular system, and disciplined spending. He argues for skilled, well paid officials to boost foreign trade and national power, and recalls the shift of budgeting powers to appropriations committees.
Victor I. Ochs, a Mexican-born American citizen imprisoned in Kings County for plotting to form a new republic in Mexico, claims a revolutionary flying machine capable of 300 miles per hour. He demands 25 million dollars for the right to manufacture and 35 million for purchase, asserting the device could end war by delivering vast payloads and be built in three months. He refused to disclose its components, saying the motor is of his own invention.
A 119 foot long, 22 inch square, knot-free timber was sawn at a Hoquiam Washington mill last week. It is reportedly the longest piece ever cut in the area and the most perfect seen by the local lumbermen.
In El Paso Texas a Santa Fe extraordinary meeting offers round trip fare 2000 for travel from El Paso to the City of Mexico and back. Event list includes Peter Maher vs Hob Fliz Simmons for heavyweight, George Dizon vs Jerry Marshall for featherweight, Joe Walcott vs E. Colligs for welterweight, and Jack Everherdt Horsce Leeds for lightweight world titles at Joar El Paso. Details from P Bowzer City Ticket Agent.
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