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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal discusses subscription terms and critiques gold standard bias. It argues against silver redemption feasibility, reviews historical currency policy, and critiques Monroe Doctrine usage in Anglo-Venezuelan issues. It highlights tensions over trade parity, demonetization, and calls out warlike posturing in the Venezuela dispute.
A sweeping, fragmented opinion piece critiques Speaker Reed and McKinley era tariff tactics. It argues Reed dampened his own power to block tariffs, while Republican factions align with Long and Vandiver tSusan. The piece cites Kansas papers, Populists, and the silver standard debate, detailing bonds and gold measures in a shifting political landscape.
EH Keach who filled head book keeper duties for the Storm Journal departed today for Leavenworth. He is succeeded by Lee Bidwell previously book keeper for Treasurer Jilson at Rock Island Topeka offices. Keach will lead the Society of Man Scientists in Lanyonworth as an Atchison Car Couptier. The Columbian Car Coupler company charter was filed and its Atchison headquarters will operate with 190000 dollars capital. Directors named: L. T. Brockus C T. Brockus G W Weller R B Herd and K A Park.
Bald the cycling monarch led a year of standout performers. Thorne, Yale football captain, roused controversy with a legendary run against Princeton. Lavigne claimed top lightweight status with notable wins. Gleason’s versatile play for Baltimore and Hovey’s tennis crown added to a year of exceptional feats across boxing golf and rowing.
The article notes pacer Frank Agan a chestnut gelding by Mikagan out of Flora, competing on the western southwestern circuit. He started seven races last season, won once and placed second four times, finishing as a notable member of the fast pacing brigade despite limited victories.
Washington describes Allen Thomas as the right man in the right place at La Guayra Venezuela where he serves as minister. Born in Maryland and aged about 55, he is a Princeton graduate and lawyer who held varied posts from coinage in New Orleans to consul at La Guaira before rising to minister to Venezuela. He has a wartime record as a Confederate brigadier general and later turned to teaching and business before reentering public service. France leads in circulating money abroad, reflecting broader global contexts.
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