State Journal Topeka Daily Growth 1896 Circulation Rise
The Topeka daily State Journal reports a 1896 daily average circulation of 10,769, the largest among Topeka dailies. The new seven volume quarto paper, double fronted three story building, and fast web press showcase growth and transparency to advertisers. Forty three regular route carriers are paid over 10,000 annually. Circulation figures are published annually in a signed sworn statement.
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Cormer
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State Journal
New State Journal
the State Journal
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Ka State Journal
Butts Avenue
The Department Store and Small Merchants Clash in Lexow Review
Lexow committee reports probe into a growing department store trust in New York. It notes big stores offer economies of scale, heavy advertising, and threaten small merchants who could form regional combines to compete. Skepticism remains whether regulation can curb this economic tension.
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Sonstor Lexow
New York
Pres
Legislatures
Congress
Railroad
Packing House
Stgar Tras
Rubber Trust
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Tradt Trust
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Cowl Trust
Ble
Pew
New York City
World
Cleveland
Linea Ag
Alto
Daily Press
Lexow
Imaelf
Topeka debating auditorium funding plans discut
A Topeka debate grows over an ambitious $90,000 auditorium project. Local papers argue about financing with city funds and private donations, noting no state subsidy and urging residents to vote on the proposition. Citizens voice pride and caution, criticizing reliance on outside money.
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Wil
Topeka
Lawrence Wiorld
Torin
Auditori
M Rite
Nortonville
Kaw River
Ispokis
Newton Kansan
Garden City Sentinel
Blondin at Niagara Death Cabled From London
Chicago dispatch reports Henry M. Coleard artist recounts Blondin’s Niagara Falls rope walk with Blondin’s daring, near-fatal slips, and tampered guy ropes. He recalls crossing during the June event with the Prince of Wales watching, praising Blondin’s nerve and calm under danger.
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Chicago
Globe-Democrat
Henry M. Coleard
Auditorium Tower
Charis
Blondin
Lesdon
Coleard
Ilorin
Niagara Falls
Biondin
He Falls
Ismee
Brondin
Blondia
Jondin
Prince of Wales
America
Uene
Ant
Erondin
Lin Prince
Dodging Laws and Clever Workarounds Across Parliaments
A Philadelphia American note recalls dogs pulling carts in Holland and Britain a century ago to evade a law against dogs pulling. A truckman turned the dog around so it pushed the cart, delaying enforcement until the law was amended. The piece mitotes how legislations are often parsed and bent by crafty devices.
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Philadelphia American
Germany
Holland
May Irwin’s Songs Dont Suit Stage Audiences
From the New York Press, May Irwin recalls attempting sentimental songs on stage. She describes audience expectations for humor, her nervous performance, and the dissonance of delivering a tearful tale to a crowd primed to laugh. She reflects on a past ordeal and accepts some things are best left unsaid.
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New York
Door-enob Scholar Iving Babbitt in March Atlantic
In the March Atlantic the current generation of classical philologists is likened to a sect of Japanese Buddhists who seek salvation through a grasp of the infinitely small. The piece notes recent positions in American colleges awarded to men who have demonstrated the classical spirit by writing theses on an antique horse bridle and on a Roman door knob.
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Iving Babbitt
Atlantic
War on the cigarette fuels Illinois anti smoking drive
The Chicago Times-Herald reports a nationwide crusade against cigarettes with strong moral appeals. In Illinois a statewide push is just beginning, citing a Chicago Teachers Club briefing that reveals 12 boys in one school addicted, with 25 sleepy, 40 dizzy, 22 unable to write neatly, and several trembly hands. A teacher estimates about 3,000 boys in leading Chicago schools are victims of the habit.
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Chicago ‘Times-Herald
Tobacco Trust
Minois
Cane
Chichee
Chicago Teachers’ Club
Chicago
Telepathy A Fact Prompts Scientific Scrutiny
The piece reports Prof Wilkam Crocker claiming brain waves prove telepathy and thought transference, noting Crookes and Baradne as advocates. It discusses photographic claims, theoretical benefits to science, and contrasts public skepticism with emerging interest from experts, plus brief assorted clippings on related topics and local notes.
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Lonnon
Crookes
Alort
Baradne
Paris
Bribery of Legislators Explored in Atlantic Essay
The piece discusses how individuals are hired to influence lawmakers through personal or social means. It notes that bribery may be direct payment or persuasive pressure, often without the representative’s awareness. When votes fail, agents may claim the legislator was bribed by opponents.
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C. Lowell
First Chinaman committed to New York Poor House
A New York Chinaman named Fl Wang was ordered by Justice Goetting to the county poor house. He explained his past work laundering linen and pursing a living through chinamen crafts, but failed to secure work as a laundryman and slipped into poverty.
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New York
Fl Wang
Justice Goetting
Whang
Wang
Shad season opens at Crisfield and Tangier stalls
In Crisfield Maryland on February 26 the milder week opened shad and herring fisheries. Tangier Island fishermen began taking fish with about 500 herrings landed at the Crisfield market and shipped to Philadelphia. There is talk of closing Tangier Sound to oyster dredging as two men dredged Great Rock all day Saturday and only found four bushels of oysters.
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Crisfield, M4
Tangier Island
Crisfield
Philadelphia
Tangler Sound
Great Rock
Brigham to Help Wilson as Assistant Secretary
J H Brigham of Delta Ohio master of the National Grange has accepted the post of assistant secretary of agriculture to succeed C W Dabney. Dabney plans retirement to return to the presidency of the University of Tennessee, a position held open during his administration.
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National Grange
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Rep
J. 4 H. Brigham
Delta
Three Failures In McKinley Home City
In Canton on February 21 a probate court deed of assignment for the Democrat Publishing Company was filed by A. McGregor as president and Job C. Harmony as assignee. The company’s personal estate valued at 20,000, real estate at 29,000, liabilities at 5,408. A petition to operate the plant until creditors’ rights are settled was granted. John J. Spangler, a Canton farmer, reported killed by an axe and named Webber as assignees. The assets were placed at 60, with liabilities at 2,04.
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McKinley
Canton
John J. Spangler
Axargiment
Jr. & Webber
Nasignes
Charles TH. Byangier
South Market Street
Pipeline plan for Tennessee Oil Field sparks excitement
A 23 mile pipeline for the Tennessee Oil Field Jamestown area drew attention as Muscaaye White Tarr, who recently paid 12000 for a nearby property, announce a crane to Somerset for refinery construction. Citizens of Bam ermet promised liberal support while Captain John Guary leads surveyors in the field.
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Tennessee
Jamestown
John Guary
Trade of husbands sparks Chicago court hearing
In Chicago on February 5 Mrs. Agate offered to swap husbands with Mrs. Rosenberger in a Justice Doodles court hearing over alleged alienation of affection. Rosenberger sought a court order to compel access to her husband in St. Louis. The judge postponed the case until today.
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Chicago
Charlie
Rosenberger
Signs of an eruption at Mount Colima alarm Mexico
Reports from Colima indicate widespread agitation over potential volcanic activity from the old crater. Residents recall 1860 devastation and fear earthquakes, while a rising vapour cloud and nocturnal glow fuel concern among locals and pilgrims visiting ancient chasms.
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Mount
Colima
Mexico
Guadalajara
Mex
Inaugural Bible Ready for Delivery in Cincinnati
A special edition titled The Inaugural Bible is prepared for delivery in Cincinnati on March 4 marking President elect McKinley’s oath. It is a luxury work ordered by Bishop Arnett for A. M. Roehureh, with gold lettering and satin binding, presented by African Methodist Episcopal Church bishops.
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Cincinnati
Bute
Mokey
Methodist
Arnett
A.M. Roehureh
McKinley
Marne
William McKinney
March Roth
Renda
Willam McKinney
African Methodiat Episcopal Church
ILO Precimen
United States
McKinsey
Inter
AL Sf EL
wWence Bad
General Conference
Belfry Button Works Manually Ringing Bell System
Trenton New Jersey February 1936 The Reverend Father Neal McMenamin assistant at Sacred Heart Church has installed a bell ringing device in the church belfry. Wires from the nearby railroad power house power a three quarter horsepower electro master and automatic key enabling bell tolling by a finger button. The tolling portion is completed and Father McMenamin hopes to ring the bell with his invention next Sunday. He plans to operate the Catholic church chutes nearby using the device.
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Trenton
N. 3
Neal McMenamin
Church of the Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart
Father McMenamin
Great Rock Island House Inaugural trip offers rail tickets
In Washington D C on March 4 1897 the Great Rock Island House announces inaugural events. Tickets for a road trip with connection details and final return dates are provided along with information on passenger depots and nearby routes. Promotions include mineral water and free button sewing services at Phillips 613 W. Rights and local laundry services. Also advertised are Homeseekers excursions via Santa Fe Route on March 2 and 19.
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Washington, D. C
Hock Island
Tock Island
Pasenger Depot
Cor
Ist
Kansas
M. Fuller
Phillips
Senta Fe
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