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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1897
Page
4
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a sworn statement showing its circulation exceeds all local dailies. The paper expanded to seven columns, installed Linotype machines, built a new three story front, and prints over ten thousand copies daily behind a visible press. Forty three carriers earn over ten thousand annually.
Circulation figures show growth from 800 in 1885 to 10 626 daily average by 1895. January 1 1891 print run 3 125 daily average 4 380 for 1892 5 060 for 1893 6 213 for 1894 8 418 for 1895 9 217 for six months Fat 6 mons P G 10 626
The article outlines moves by Republicans to craft a bill authorizing a conference on the silver to gold coinage ratio. It notes Senator Edward O Wolcott’s involvement and President Cleveland’s likely support. It frames the issue as a test of international bimetallism and the coming party’s agenda.
Weather notes show easterly fronts likely with generally fair conditions Friday. A sharp drop in temperatures is expected by Wednesday night. Westerly winds accompany the forecast as members of the public anticipate colder spells ahead.
The Chicago Times-Herald editorial blasts Kansas New York and Pennsylvania accusing bosses corruption and political machine dominance. It denounces Illinois as well saying Chicago’s candidate for United States senator exemplifies the era’s faithlessness.
The piece argues for international bimetallism as a solution to the silver problem and notes the McKinley administration’s push toward a conference of five governments in London. It highlights the Republican pledge from St Louis, the push for a world standard, and the informal London meeting to begin late this month.
The article notes Kansas will celebrate its 35th anniversary on January 24 with state pride and public observances. It recalls Kansas 1854 formation, the pivotal slavery issue, and the rise of Republicans, while highlighting Kansas political influence from the Civil War era to the rise of the Populists and Farmers Alliance, aiming to present a united, prosperous state.
Nebraska free silver men from all parties organized a state league in Lincoln on January 7. Judge C R Scote of Omaha elected president and James Steckham of Custer county secretary. Willam J Bryan spoke briefly, claiming it is better to have run and lost than never to have run. Congressman-elect Green predicted victory for silver in 1900 and a letter by David Quermyer of Topeka causing Bryan circles to buzz was reportedly suppressed.
San Francisco January reports Mrs Emms Spreckels Water deeded back to her father Claus Spreckels the $300000 property given before marriage. Mr Watson says she has back only a million and a half left and will have enough to live on.
Topeka women of the silver club denounce Attorney General Dawes for barring use of the state house corridor as a dining hall for Gov Morrill and Gov Laury inaugurations. They cite past permissions, seek an auxiliary state club, and plan a state convention in Topeka with talks on woman and the dollar and a new constitution.
San Francisco reports Harry Sabin aged 87 was arrested after a bayonet exhibition in a Howard Street saloon. He admits desertion from the US Army years ago and was handed to army officers at the Presidio. Sabin claims kinship to ex senator D. M. Sabin.
The Rev Frances E Brant of Hutchinson seeks the senate chaplain post with backing from W H Hyan of Creator and Fc Pied of Reno. Brant formerly resided in Crawford County and would run with church support across the region.
Washington reports the Loud bill to amend second class mail rates passed the house by 144 to 105 after two days of debate. It denies serial publications entry at 1 cent per pound, bars sample copies, and requires publishers to sort mail by state for post office handling. The session also touched civil service queries and departmental staffing changes.
San Francisco reports a major mining discovery at Grass Valley Kennedy mine. At about 2,100 feet depth ore beds extend 80 feet, suggesting a vast body of valuable ore deeper than previously believed. The find challenges the idea that gold tapers off with depth and could transform California mining.
The California Harbor Commission and engineers from Southern Pacific and Terminal inspect granite quarries. They tour Deciese at Colton and Chateworth Pass, seeking valuable granite. Santa Fe contends they have quarries and will inspect Friday. General Manager Hines secures a right of way and lays track to a near San Pedro quarry, claiming superior granite.
Tennessee Governor Turner urged the legislature to pass a law barring gold clause enforcement in contracts and court judgments and to void gold-based obligations in mortgages and deeds. The measure targets railroads and street railways as well as citizens’ deeds.
Dalion Georgia reports outline a slain ex congressman Challog Daugherty from Florida tied to Cuba rumors. Autograph on a gold watch identified an American. Daugherty left Florida last July amid unclear fate. Also Daly speaks in London after prison release to a large Holborn crowd.
A detachment led by Major Enri que Ponsiver attacked Arroyo Naranjo near Havana, supported by numerously forces but failed to burn or plunder any buildings. The incursion ended with insurgents repulsed by garrison defenders.
Journalists and political figures converge on Brown's room as J Mack Love Ed ward Jaquins and W F Brown allies mingle with W D Street and J J Barnes. A candid exchange hides behind humor as Jaquins canvasses support while Street jokes about changing careers and Brown seeks to keep rivals at bay.
Five men connected to a Chicago forgery ring are jailed at Woodhaven station after allegedly fleecing prominent citizens with forged checks. Two confess and implicate others, including Arthur L. Poreman Alvin Howard and Stone Elmer Russell Eddie J. Root Sling O Rourke Charles McCuen William Bett. A still-at-large member is Paul Moran. The scheme, spanning about a year, targeted rich merchants with signatures forged on checks totaling thousands. George B Swift the wealthy packer and Henry Welskopf are among victims.
A New York report notes treasury strain as gold outlays fall and silver certificates rise. It says the government must resume paying out treasury notes at sub-treasuries while receiving silver certificates for customs duties and taxes. The shift signals a tightening of gold and expanding greenbacks substitute usage.
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