Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation Milestones
In the past fifteen months the Topeka Daily State Journal reports a sworn detailed statement showing circulation exceeding all Topeka dailies. The paper expanded to seven columns, added Lisotype machines, and opened a new State Journal home with a fast web press. Daily average reached 10,769 with over ten thousand papers issued daily and 43 regular route carriers.
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Topeka
New State Journal
The
State
the State Journal
Topeks
Fragmented OCR: old newspaper office note
A partial, unclear OCR fragment describes a weekly edition and business office details. References Bell Phone and a New York address appear, with stray lines about reporters' room and advertising access, but no coherent event or date. The readable items suggest newspaper production notes rather than a specific news item.
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Bell
New York
Potter Building
Legislature Should Protect University Salaries
The legislature should not greatly cut university salaries. Lower pay risks losing top instructors and lowering standards. Savings must avoid public damage, suggesting consolidation of state boards and trimming unnecessary offices rather than universal salary cuts. Kansas values its university. political gains mustn’t hurt public welfare.
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Unis
Kansas
BeNES Angus History and Local Incidents in Gaylord
An in-class school assignment recounts cliff dwellers and colorful local lore from Solomon River and Gaylord, mentioning McNall and Headly leaders, Breidenthal victories, and Leedy’s role in regional affairs. Separately a disturbance at Mills dry goods store ends with Ex-Detective von Zeller redirecting a drunk husband. no injuries reported. The item closes with a note on a song publication, The Lotus Two Step.
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Lerom
Gaylord
Herald
Norton Public Schools
Frank Lockard
Solomon River
McNall
Headly
Treumsoh
Almena
Coin
Little
Egypt
Turner
Spain
Europe
Breldenthal
Breidenthal
Topolo
W. H. Jenkins
Mills Dry Goods
Keith
Jenkins
Rul
Wm. Hall Jenkins
Richard von Zeller
Bristow Attacks Filibuster Tactics in Kansas Legislature
Joseph Bristow in the Ottawa Herald argues the Republican minority errs by filibustering against Populist measures. He praises Reed for breaking with Democratic obstruction and says Republicans should persuade voters with argument, not delays.
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Bristow
Joseph Bristow
The
Ottawa Herald
Reed
Kansas
Binur
Welles
Wesler
Hypnotism Demonstration At Northwestern University
At Northwestern University Prof. Coe hypnotized Frank McClusky and G. B. Goodwin to illustrate post hypnotic suggestions. McClusky, a former Northwestern left tackle, ate a raw potato and half a chalk piece while under the spell and later turned off a steam valve as instructed, amid student laughter and curiosity.
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Chicago
Prof. Coe
Northwestern University
Frank McClusky
G. B. Goodwin
McClusky
Ackle
Northwestern
Gemiwin
Tailor Recovers 5000 Shares Of Luck Leroi Stock In Idaho
In Portland a business nun returns from Idaho claiming extraordinary luck. A miner once offered 5000 Lerel stock for a suit of clothes, and decades later Yenzel finds the same 5000 shares in a Moscow National Bank policy file. The stock now quotes at 38 per share with accrued dividends and the Larot mine owners seek sale via English syndicate, contingent on stock transfer. Yenzel demands 20 dollars a share or 10.
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Portland
Ore
Idaho
Morris Yenzell
Moscow
Yenzell
Jocosely
Leroi
Yenzel
Moscow National Bank
Lerel
Larot
Praying Juror and Courtroom Echoes in Grave Robbery Case
A juror in the Johnson case prayed for justice for the grave robbers after the case concluded. The report also highlights Topeka police Captain Tim Donovan as a witness and notes a curfew law ruling in Nebraska as unconstitutional. Additional items include Santa Fe route ticket details and a Kansas avenue property note.
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Johnson
Donovan
Tim Donovan
Topeka
Tim
Yeu
Alma Enterprise
Choice Silk and Wool Dress Fabrics Reveal New Line
For months we have warned of the newest and most desirable silks and wools in both foreign and home markets. This week we present the choicest line of dress fabrics, including Mouselin De Soie, La Tasca Nets, Moire, Velours, Changeable Glace Silks, Silk Brocade Ettamines, and Black Silk Grenadines.
The Rivals at Grand topeka social event of the week
Kansas University Comedy club presents The Rivals at the Grand with a notable roster of Topeka patronesses and Edith Thacher in the role of Lucey. The afternoon performance offers 25 cent admission, while evening shows feature full prices.
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Kansas University Comedy Club
Sheridan
Bro. Bennett KR. Wheeler
Hiram BP. Dillon
Charles Blood Smith
Edward Wilder
W. A. L. Thompson
Jonathan ‘Thomas
Alexander 5. Johnson
Arthur Capper
D. L. Lakin
Stuart Henry
H. C. Speer
Joseph Shellabarger
John E. Lord
Geo. M. Nobble
Frank R. Millspaugh
H. E. Ball
Topeka
Edith Thacher
T. D. Thacher
Lucey
Georgia Brown
Anthony Absolute
Will Anderson
Captain Absolute
John McCreary Falkland
Howard Learnard
Lucius O'Trigger
Clarence Spellman
Harold Smith Acres
Lydia Languish
Eva Brown
Lucy
Lincoln post endorses removal of governor at Soldiers Home
Lincoln Post No 3 of the Grand Army of the Republic approves of an investigation into A J Smith governor of the National Home at Leavenworth. The post cites tyranny and cruelty and urges removal to improve conditions for inmates. Also notes a Kansas postmaster nomination for Richard A Wilson at Herington and upcoming travel sale dates for a Santa Fe trip.
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Lincoln
Neb
Smythe
Nebraska
Beeco
Laeyceeet Eect
Lincoln Post No. 3
Department of Kansas
Grand Army of the Republic
A. J. Smith
National Home
Leavenworth
Smith
Blue
Eugene Hagen Nemes
P. M
Washington
Eugene Hagan
Kansas
Senate
Richard A. Wilson
Herington
Washington, D. C
Burlington Route Refuses Prize Fight Rate Cut
Chicago Feb 22 Burlington Route will not reduce fares to Carson Nevada for the prize fight after a conference among officials led by general passenger agent P S Bulis. The decision rests on the view that a prize fight is not a sufficient event to warrant a rate concession. Horton post office robbed last Saturday. thieves took 253 in 7 cent stamps and several delivery stamps.
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Chicago
Burlington
Carson
Nev
P. S. Bulis
Horton
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Clay
North Topeka
Kimball Printing Co
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Grip
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Gorsuch
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S.J. Woodman
Neale & Co
Frank Heaubine
Meadows
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Bacon
Soldier
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W. B. Kistler
van Buren Street
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Will Schaeffer
Paola
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Jackson Street
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