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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1896

Page

4

Gold Not Wanted in Treasury Bond Proposals Debate

The article argues against paying bonds with instalments and withdrawing gold from the treasury. It critiques treasury policy, claims greenbacks and treasury notes undermine the gold reserve, and accuses Wall Street financiers of profiting at taxpayers’ expense through bond dealings and Treasury surplus maneuvers.

Liste Treasury Wall Street Tradeso Large Cleveland Agala United States

Kansas weather and political critique from a Kansas page

Weather notes for Kansas include a brief forecast of clear nights and variable winds. The column then shifts to a long critique of legislative actions, judiciary power, and political figures like Mr. Broderick and Senator Allen, urging a new legislature and broader public consultation on major issues including railroads, tariffs, and monetary policy.

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Alcohol course urged in public schools teaching

The Web. 7 OL ie Taughe In The Public Schoals notes the YWCA pushing a special alcohol education module in common schools alongside physiology. County leaders including Riley county Superintendent Swingle and County Examinations Committee chair Stout advise limiting questions to the alcohol course as prescribed by law. A local society letter to Stout prompted action.

Swingle Riley County Stout Stogt

Social supper shoe drive by Topeka church aids poor

A Topeka First Christian church social collected shoes for the poor, along with clothing bundles and $2.85 in cash. Donations included a farmer Coolus sending pig shoes and recipients bringing items to help the needy, with local vendors promoting remedies and coal prices also listed in the local notice.

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Elkins and Widener retire from active street railways

In a sweeping Philadelphia note from February 15, the Elkins Jr. and Widener syndicate announces retirement from day to day management of large street railway holdings in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. They will retain ownership but shift control to others, while expanding stakes in New York and other cities. The article tracks the consolidation into Union Traction and details financials, share swaps, and projected dividends amid controversial pricing and heavy capitalization.

W. L Elkins, Jr P. A. B. Widener Philadelphia Pitsburg Chicago New York Street Railway Messrs. Elking Widener Elkins and Elkins-Widener Werleins United States Mr. Elkins Mr. Widener Charles T. Yerkes North West Chicago General Electric Company General Electric St. Louis Pittsburg Pittsburg Traction Company Duquesne Traction Company Central Traction Company Chris Mages Baltimore Baltimore Traction Company Metropolitan Traction Company of New York Broadway Blestrie Traction Company People's ‘Traction Company Union Company Consolidated Company Elkins Union Graction Company Union Traction Company Messrs. Elkins and Manhattan Storage Company August Belmont Pennsylvania Railroad Thomas Dolan Syndicate Roads Pennsylvania Company PA. B. Widener

Irregular Lead Versus Regular Play in Whist

Knickerbocker Whist Club article discusses forced play of short suits and variations when a high card is turned as tramp. It explores when to lead trumps, signaling, and how to preserve partner’s high cards, with examples from Hamilton Modern Scientific Whist and a sample hand from the game.

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Punches and Pledges in a Western Hotel Dining Room

In a western town hotel dining room John L Sullivan and Paddy Ryan discuss a bill of fare. A waiter offers punch, but Paddy declines, saying he had one in 1882 and no longer drinks. The others toast in Sullivan's style, yet Paddy refuses the punch.

John L. Sullivan Paddy Ryan Paddy John L Sullivan

The French Tar Bicycles Yield in 1894

The French tar bicycles produced at about $2.25 each yearly yield in 1894.

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