State Journal Daily subscription details and offices
The notice outlines weekly carrier delivery and pricing for Tunka Weborta and Kan Wan areas, plus permanent home subscription options. It lists the Topeka State Journal offices at 89 and ae axenic corner of Eighth and provides telephone and postal contact details for readers and advertisers.
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Topeka State Journal
Pulltins
Ae Axenic
Eighth
Root
York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
New Year Riffs and Political Snippets Echo in Town
A bustling page of satirical lines touches on bank failures, reform rhetoric, and New Year reflections. Wry notes question cabinet picks and public virtue while local chatter weighs the impact of speeches and social roles on the cusp of the new year.
Legislator Flops to Republicans Name Change in Kentucky
Louisville January 1 A Kentucky legislator Van HR Nerman a well known Democrat joins the Republican camp in a letter claiming he is now a Republican He cites opposition to free coinage of silver and says he will vote as representative of Bullitt and Spencer counties while remaining faithful to his Democratic constituency He notes stormy past sessions but expects no repetition of those scenes and states his allegiance is to his new party yet will act in line with his constituents interests wherever possible
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Kentucky
Saya
Louisville
van HR. Nerman
Gasoially
Norman
Pdi
Oliver
McKinley
United States
Bull Mitt
Spencer
Helms
Divorce Plea Details Dissension and Suspected Infidelity
Charles A. Smith through Jetmers and Jetmore seeks a full divorce from Barbara Smith in Shawnee County district court. He alleges ongoing quarrels since their Kansas City marriage on July 21, 188, with a later incident on July 26, 18x5 where he found her with a strange man, drinking and under the influence. no children are reported, and he asks to retain the homestead and household furniture.
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Charles A. Smith
Jetmers & Jetmore
Shawnes County
Barbara Smith
Kansas City
Alin
Niin
NEXT BAD AS '93 The Total Number For the Year Has Been 14,890
The record notes that for the year referenced the total stood at fourteen thousand eight hundred ninety with liabilities highlighted as a key figure.
Industrial Woes Persist as Failures Rise and Confidence Wavers
A Dun and Co weekly review reports a sharp rise in commercial failures for the year, about 12 percent more than last year, with total liabilities around 3.235 billion dollars. The holiday period skews figures, but manufacturing debts increased, while some sectors show hope of stabilization as large plants resume operation and iron, cotton, wool, and hides markets shift.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Dusinesa
Isto Thin Ib
Gail Im Banta
Ioan End
Concens
Clvarine Hunsen
Alinet
Yankera Carvet Works
Maryland Steel Company
Vsit
Whent
New York
Dull Season Fraught With Trade Ebbs and Bank Failures
New York reports a unusually dull trade season with renewed bank failures and quiet demand. Exports rise for four general merchandise lines to China and Japan while Chicago and Minneapolis see cautious orders in dry goods. Wheat and flour exports reach 2.7 million bushels. Indian corn exports vary. Total business failures rise 16 percent from last year with liabilities surging to 247 million dollars. commercial death rate floats around historic lows and reflects the era’s fragile credit.
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New York
L.hradstreet
Chicago
Mitmespolis
Aml
Tacoma
China
Japan
Amon St. Louis
United States
Business failures rise in Canada report 1886
The Dominion of Canada reports 217 business failures for 1886, up 203 from prior figures. Ontario Quebec and Nova Scotia drive the increase while total liabilities reach about 16.2 million dollars, despite a roughly 6 percent rise in failures and a 4 to 5 percent higher death rate figure.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Wanamaker boodle trial debut in Harrisburg
Testimony described a scheme to bribe voters for United States senator Wanamaker. Van Valkenburg, in charge of his campaign, faced bribery charges and alleged payments from 1800 dollars to sway Northampton and Luzerne county voters. Witness Tillard admitted receiving a portion of the money and later repaying it. Bail posted as conspiracy charges surfaced.
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Wanemaker
Pottsville
Ure
United Sales Eehator
van Vatkenture
Luzerne
Dre Mackey
Luserne
Wanamaker
Tillar
van Valkenburg
Welss
van Valkenture
Saya Thlant
Det Thuirl
Gefendaht
Wis
van Vatken
No J. Mackey
Lackawanna
Ball
Eid Lis Wounvel
Tilard
Poten
Weiss
Scranton
Plain voting machine exhibited by A J Gillespie at Sherman House
A J Gillespie of Atlantic City showcased at the Sherman House a working model of a voting machine claimed to guarantee absolute accuracy and secrecy of the Australian ballot. The device places voters in a booth with horizontal indicator rods and rings for each office. setting registers a vote, counters hidden in a rear chamber. The mechanism aims to simplify operations and reduce cost below existing machines.
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A. J. Gillespie
Sherman House
Chicago, Son
T. Ginlespie
Atlantic
Ia Seorch
Gilesphe
Nelson Dinglay to be next secretary of the treasury
A Washington dispatch says Nelson Dingley Jr. will become the treasury secretary under the McKinley administration. The source notes his acceptance of the offer and asserts he will not chair the Ways and Means Committee in the next House, as the post is assigned to him.
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Chicago
Jan. L
Washington
Nelson Dingey, Jr
Ways and Mirang Committee
Bin
the Treasury
Battle Abbey Fund Urges Confederate Memorial Institute
New York January 1 report that a movement by the United Confederate veterans seeks to build a memorial institute or Battle Abbey. Gen John C Underwood oversees the Confederate Memorial Association with offices in Covington Kentucky. The Fourth National Bank of Nashville acts as fund treasurer and Charles B Roux of New York pledges 160 dollars as an equal match. Officials plan to replicate the Rouse fund from 1887 and erect an archive preserving Confederate relics. A circular asks division brigade and county commanders to collect funds on Lee birthday January 19. A reading room will be created in Wellington Kansas at the employer’s depot, with a library and stored books shipped from the city storehouse.
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New York
United Confederate Veterans
Battle Abbey
John C. Underwood
Confederate Slemorial Association
Covington
Fourth National Bank
Nashville
Nastivh
Charles B. Rouxs
Rouse
Robert F Lee
Eeery
Lee
Biss
Wellington
Sana Fe
Kan
Union Depot
Ue City
Colorado
New Mexico
Rivera dies of wounds after Cuban clash report
Havana reports General Rivera wounded at Pinar del Rio province and later died from injuries. Brigadier Salymior Rios is said to have died of wounds suffered near Peruljo. Colonel Chujeds details cite a fight near Cayo Rosa with insurgent General Silverio Sanches among the killed.
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Havana
Jar
Rule Rivera
Pinar Dul
Artemisa
Rivera
Salymior Rios
Peruljo
Chujeds
Cayo Rosa
Silverto Sanches
Commodore Cleared With Arms for Cuba In 1900s
The steamer Commodory cleared at the Jacksonville custom house with arms and ammunition bound for Salvador Cisneros, Cuban president, at Cienfuegos Cuba. Five crew members, mostly Cuban, included novelist Steven Crane among the passengers. Clearance papers issued despite a written protest by Spanish consul Senor Solis of Florida.
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Jacksonville
Jane
Eleetric
Senor Solis
Florida
Cololor
Spain to grant autonomy for Cuba under new plan
Washington reports the cabinet agreed on reforms Spain will apply to Cuba and Porto Rico. The plan envisions a council of administration for each island, six provincial assemblymen, and six government-appointed counselors. The governor general leads implemention with expenditures and reforms controlled by the finance department and imperial authorities.
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Washington
Spain
de Lame
Porto Eleo
Carsay
Porto
Porto Rico
Aupeemd
Am Topowa
Chamber of Commerce
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Areteulturinta
Institute of
Ban Justi
Lawiyers
San Stan de Puerto O
Providcial
Aevcratly
Sears
San Juan de Feria
Talia
Rosia Ai
Rathways
Nwyieel
Uhr
Drypottinn
California man patents bed turning device to cure insomnia
Walter Hyde of Alamede California invents a clock attached mattress contrivance that twists the sleeper to roll over each hour at night. He hopes the device relieves restlessness, improves circulation, and ends chronic insomnia by maintaining movement while sleeping.
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California
Oakland
Cal
Walter Hyde
Alamede
Dell Olor
West
Hyde
Beir
Iyde
Bern
Social Whist and Dance Scenes Light Up Topeka
In Topeka society news, the Douze whist club hosted a leap year party at Wetherill's bar to bid farewell to the old year with a host of local notables in attendance. A dancing party at D. Le Lakin’s home featured Alice Lakin and Samuel Lakin hosting friends, with fortune telling and games in the library. Grace Wilton held a reception on Harrison street with guests and lighting, while a taffy pull and high five party rang in the new year. The McMahan and Howard wedding was held at Polk Street, with plans to settle at 125 Jackson Street after January 10. The Duplicate Whist Club was hosted by Mrs. Frank Jarrett with several guests, including Mrs. Frank Crane and Miss Kate Gunther.
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Wetheril's
W. N. West
Charles Kieinhans
Low Bronson
Judge Furry
Walter Cust
Park Ewart
Willard Scott
Will Alexander
Julius Wetdling
Walter Wilder
Ed Mclride
Fred McGiffen
John Waters
Ralph Peterson
McClintock
Ed Dennis
Ben Akers
Galen Nichaty
Morgan
J. F Morgan
Pred Cole
Frank Bennett
Stoddard
John Frey
Ponler
Lawrence
Fred Cole
Mary Afoon
Mary Lakin
Powleson
Morris
Atchion
Alice Lakin
Mr. Samuel
Lakin
D. le Lakin
Western
First Avenues
Olive Gundry
Roberta Akers
Addie Skiner
Netlis Baker
Ethel Merwin
Annie Crandel
EM Hu
Jason
Grace Wilton
Harrison Street
Howe
Menie Ham- Digten
May Lange
Emiily Elliott
Little Elvie
Nellie Millspaugh
Mike Jistin
Care Penfield
Pearl McFarland
Mien
Lida Berger
Fe Waters
Josuphine Shellabarger
Emma Dennis
Pearl Latham
Santa Waters
Nellie McClintock
Marie Bronka
Lee Redden
Lillian Valentine
Stee Bary ‘Thompson
Carrie Mednicott
Vera Low
Edith Thacher
Margaret Dudley
Merie Hambleton
Eudie Hambleton
Georgiana Was— #on
Edna
Willa Rodxehs
Annie Nellis
Celeste Nellis
Florence Greer
Dora Sutherland
Mise
Mary Whitton
Helen Thompson
Josepine Deltrich
Horton
Wil Whitton
Floyd Baker
Frank Jarrett
Frank Crane
Arthur Lingsfelt
CB Merriam
Lisle Dickey
Omaha
Misa Kate Gunther
Arthur Capper
Small Luncheon for Mrs T Mason and Guests
Mrs T Mason hosted a small luncheon Wednesday noon with guests from New York and Pueblo. Attendees included Mrs H L Shirer Mrs T Pounds Mrs Fred Papanoe Mrs Harris Whiting Mrs Waulp and Miss Small Whist Party. Mr Frank Whitmer hosted a second small whist gathering with a late supper at twelve.
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Mason
Hand
New York
Harry King
Pueblo
H. L. Shirer
Fred Papanoe
Harris Whiting
Waulp
Frank Whitmer
Local Social Notes Nudge Through At-a-Glance Gatherings
Miss Lillian Burnett Miss Marie Brooks Miss Julia Whitmer Miss Lida Burgen and others hosted and attended social events. Mr E C Arnold and Mr Lawrence Chamberlain with H W Tatman noted at gatherings. Miss Lee Redien entertained Mr Lee Herbes informally. Several visits and travel to Emporia Leavenworth Chicago Newton Topeka and Buffalo are mentioned alongside returns. Names of many hosts guests and destinations appear throughout the social chronicle.
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Velock
Lillian Burnett
Marie Brooks
Julia Whitmer
Lida Burgen
E. C. Arnold
Lawrence Chamberlain
H.W. Tatman
Lee Redien
Lee Herbes
B. J. White
Emporia
Mayo
Polk Street
J. H. Stevenson
Jennie Price
W. W. Mills
Herman Lescher
Dana
Grave Whiting
Weaver
Elizabeth Taylor
Margaret Weiss
Hattie Sills
Therevs Rossington
Florence Rossington
Miss Crapsey
Leavenworth
T. A. Osborn
Chicasec
T. B. Cully
Earl
Wichita
Mike
Flora McHenry
Howard
Topeks
Frente
Clarence Smith
Newton
North Topeka social notes and neighborhood updates
North Topeka items report residents moving visiting relatives and upcoming entertainments. Har ry Hamilton hosted friends at his home on Logan street while J M Morrow of Van Buren street planned a family dinner with Dr Borrow and others. A leap year party at 681 West Gordon street featured Sunflower lab members with music games and refreshments. Hazel Fulton hosted a doll marriage party at 18 Quincy street with several young guests and dolls in attendance.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
Harley Hamilton
Logan Street
Ben Coultis
van Buren Street
Central Avenue
Johnson
C. <. Davis
Manhattan
B. A. Hayes
David Tamblyn
Jackson Street
Smith
Altoona
Harry Smith
Norton
Kan
T. Shaeffer
Lincoln
Nek
Shadner
Insurance
McKee, McCall
Pleasant Hall Church
Elmont
J. M. Morrow
Borrow
Miss the Morrow
Mr. Morrow
Rochester
Gage
West Sixth Street
Hayer
Lillian Bryant
Maze
Faust
Wedding of Mixes Arnie Biel Philtips and Mr Carl Owens Hurgen
One of the prettiest weddings of the season occurred Thursday evening December 11 at the bride’s sister’s residence in Council Grove. The ceremony was conducted by Rev George Bheurfer with the Apollo Manilalinas theater providing Lohengrin music. Attendants Mike Fedele Burge and Will OMeld preceded the bridal party to the parlor for a white and green decorated ceremony and a reception. The bride wore white satin with valley floral trim and carried a bouquet of the same. An elegant supper followed and the couple departed for Burlingame on the 11 o’clock train with a going away gown in brown and green novelty goods. Edna Burgen caught the bouquet as it was tossed.
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Carl Owens Hurgen
Burlingamé
Kan
Mir B. L. Courtney
Kanmin Avenue
Apollo Manilalinas
Quexter
Man Burgen
Burlingame
Edna Burgen
Mi O
Foun
Leap Year Toast Echoes Through Unclear Text
Fragmented newspaper snippet with garbled lines about New Year greetings, a watch or clock image, and stray names. Mentions Leap Year, weather, and a few blurred names. concludes with mention of Hob Pilasimmons and Martin Julian arriving from San Francisco to speak.
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New York
Hob Pilasimmons
Martin Julian
San Francisco
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