Topeka State Journal Newsroom Growth and Circulation Milestones
The Topeka State Journal reports a swelling daily circulation rivaling all Topeka dailies. It expanded to seven columns, installed Linotype machines, and erected a new double front building on a prominent corner. In 1896 the paper averaged 10,769 copies daily and boasts 43 route carriers with yearly pay over $10,000.
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State Journal
Siie
New State Journal
the State Journal
Topeka
Ockalooea Independent
The
Scott Monitor
Subscription terms and pricing notice for The State Journal
The notice outlines subscription options and rates for the weekly and daily editions, including carrier delivery to Toneka or Sulurhe and mail options. It lists 12 month and shorter term rates, mentions a per week price, and provides contact details for the State Journal offices at 8th Street.
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Toneka
Sulurhe
Kahdas
Mall
Topeka to Build Grand Auditorium for Conventions
Kansan reports Topeka plans a large auditorium to seat 16 000, boosting convention business and statewide gatherings. Emphasizes Topeka as the central site for major events while noting others offer larger facilities. Locals express enthusiasm for improved facilities and economic impact.
Editors Meet at Topeka With State Association
Editors from diverse faiths gathered in Topeka for the State Editorial Association’s meeting. Monday’s reception at Library hall featured Captain Joe Waters’s welcome and Tom McNeal’s talk “What Are We Here For?” followed by refreshments and informal mingling that improved townspeople views of Topeka.
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Weington Journal
State
Seston
Peke
Topeka
Library Hall
Joe Waters
Wellington
Tom McNeal
the Mail and Breese
Election of Postmaster at Chapman Township
A local commentary argues for an open plebiscite to choose the Chapman Township postmaster. It questions partisan control, fearing disfranchisement of non Republicans and the risk that mail service could become party rewards rather than public service. The piece calls for a government of the people by the people, not party interests.
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Chapman
Friends of Mastership
Ea Kall
Talbot's Hall
Tustley
Thira
Republicns
Compete With Kansas Wheat Rendering a Failing Hope?
The Rocky Monmouth News highlights how opening wheat yielding regions may intensify competition for Kansas and Mitt lean markets. It notes potential effects of trans Siberian trade, fears over price impacts, and critiques Pennsylvania tariff policy. It cites political redistricting and public prejudice as part of broader economic debate.
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Kansas
Rocky Monmouth News
Kainerowitie
Ertat trans-Siberian Eastwnay
Rusa
Greiner
Pennsylvania
Granke
Topeka Gossip and Local Plans Mentioned
A scattered Topeka item list notes Fifty Joints exposing fags in Topeka, an expected $10 000 state fall appropriation for a new auditorium, and varied editorials from Topeka newspapers about politics, shows, weather, and local enterprise. Also mentions rheumatism tip and enameled ware sale by WA Thompson Hardware.
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Topeka
Ottawa Herald
Betolt Gazette
The Trust and Its Evolution in Our Economy
A defense of trusts as a natural stage in commercial evolution argues for controlled trust power to benefit all. The piece cites a Chicago Times Herald analysis on overproduction and underconsumption, warning that free competition yields waste. It foresees unions and trusts persisting, with wiser governance and a coming clash between labor and capital.
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Atl
Chicago Times-Herald
Michutts
Buccar
Bitin
Texas Oratory in a Century's Sunset Speech
A New York Sun report portrays Texas rhetoric with Hon Cyetone Darts and Hon Tobe Scratchins, and introduces Hon Bot Henry of Waco and William J Bryan. It notes the shift from gold standard to bimetallic policy, praising Bryan and lampooning Henry’s oratory as banners rise to the twentieth century.
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New York Sun
Cyetone
Tobe Scratchins
Texas
Mit
Bot Henry
Waco
Weir
Lecurer
Nebraska
Henry
Sovereien
Aurora
Opena
Wiliam J. Bryan
America
Galveston
Bob Henry
Grand Opera House to Stage The Nile Comic Opera
The Grand Opera House presents a comic opera set in ancient Egypt with Dabiels in the lead and a bright chorus. A two hour matinee follows the performance of The Winars of the Nile with a large cast, lively costumes, and a well known American director at the helm. Audience members receive a chance on a wheel prize at tonight and every following show with Saturday’s wheel drawing.
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The
Nile
Kiboshihe
Frank Dabiels
Orciestra
Persia
Cleopatra
Hiatney
Marc Antony
Sumbenie
Lim
Mr. Dante
Tobbes
Willie
E Marie Wellesley
Crawford Opera House
New York
Pernor Hald
Sure of a Position and a Comfortable One
Inauguration travel on the Vandalla Pennsylvania Short Line promises comfort with fast through trains. Excursion tickets go on sale March 1 and 2. For low rates and train details contact Traveling Passenger Agent or J W F Brunner A G P A St Louis.
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Pennsylvania
Paxsens
J W. F. Brunner
P. Ast
St. Louis
Usurers In Office Among Army Officers And Clerks
Secretary Carlisle issued a strict rule to curb money lending in the treasury department forbidding lending to or borrowing among officers and clerks and indorsing notes. The piece traces costly usury in government ranks, detailing past abuses by department clerks, messengers, doorkeepers, and officers, with examples of high interest rates and compelled repayments. It notes likeliest sources in civil service and military, including a Washington money lender who amassed wealth, and recalls historical practices and reforms aimed at ending such debt.
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Wasnixeros
Carlisle
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Department
Buck
Congress
Reed
Andrew Jackson
White House
Doubtles
Jackson
Sam
Harrison
Raum
New York Avenue
Ewe
Army
Navy
Shayer
War Department
Uncle Sam
Chandler
Grouse Granteam Bari
Proposals for entire stock of clothing and goods in Topeka
Proposals will be entertained at the law office of Rorsingtas Smith and Dallas in Topeka until February 10 1897 for the purchase of the entire stock of clothing data and caps and gents furnishing goods. The stock is located in store room No 31 Kansas Avenue and formerly conducted by D A Clements. Prospective purchasers may examine stock invoices and inventory. Offers may cover entire stock or any line with right to reject all.
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Rorsingtas, Smith & Dallas
Topaka
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
D. A. Clements
Chapel for Boys Gift of 30000 to Moody on Sixtieth Birthday
In Northfield Massachusetts a gift totaling about 20000 will build a chapel at Mount Hermon School for Boys founded by Rev F B Myers of England will participate in the presentation. The idea originated with Mr Myers and among the contributors are notable English and American philanthropists including Lord Overton Lord Kinnaird Prof A B Simpeon and Grattan Guiness with fundraising led by M Moore of Boston and D W McWilliams of New York.
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Myer
England
Lord Overton
Lord Kinnaird
A. B. Simpeon
The
Mathesons
Morgan & Boots
Peploe
Herbert Arbuthnot
A. A. Lead
Grattan Guiness
Munro Gibson
Verdict for a Mermaid at City Court Honors Six Ex-Mermaids
In New York on a Saturday session five minutes after deliberation a city court awarded Mrs Henrietta Roche a judgment of 000 for breach of contract against the Hanlon Brothers show. Roche claimed she signed in May 1890 to play mermaid roles for 40 a week and quit after reports of unhealthy ocean depths.
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Roche
New York
Hanlon Brothers
City Court
Henrietta Roche
McCarthy
Hanlons
Tor
Othe
Neptune
Hanlon
Jue. Ofs
Hawaii Pol Root Arrives as New Chicago Food Import
Ten tons of pol root arrive in Chicago with the city set to become a distributing center for two newly imported foods from the Hawaiian islands. The tara root, the first U S shipment, is praised for nutrition and versatility, with flour described as blue tinged or lightly granulated and tasting pleasant.
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Chicago
Manalas Islands
United States
T. W. Holman
Honolulus
London
Ameran
Hawaii
Senator Stewart Pays as Mrs Stanford Gets 60000 Old Note
Nevada Senator William M Stewart faces a dispute over a $60,100 note tied to a late Senator Leland Stanford. A 3600 vote allegedly given to Stanford during his life surfaces as a trigger for collection efforts. The case seeks the note’s full face value plus interest, with payment demanded promptly.
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Stewart
San Prapciaco
William M. Stewart
Nevada
Leland Stanford
Pal
Miss Harding on the Stage In Topeka Student Eotee
Miss Misa Blossom Harding daughter of Dr Agnes Haviland of Topeka is praised as prett y and talented. She is entering the stage profession after attending Bethany College and is expected to have a strong start due to beauty and talent.
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Miss Harding
Misa Blossom Harding
Agnes Haviland
Topeka
Eotee
Bethany Col
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L. Thompson Hardware Company
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