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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1895
Page
4
Daily edition delivered by carrier ten cents per week to Topeka or suburbs or same price in Kansas towns with carrier service. By mail three months three dollars, by mail one year six dollars. Weekly edition per year sixty cents.
State Journal reports average daily circulation 8 806 in three months ending August 1 4 The paper claims the most complete webestype press and notes Associated Press membership and New York office.
A Jan 8 forecast piece laments bond politics and peace bonds while critics attack the current House and Carlisle's currency plan. It notes Wyandotte county’s murder trial costs at 7,977.60 against 12,000 claimed, Newfoundland’s money chaos, and Rev. T De Witt Talmage turning to other duties after a tabernacle fire.
The text notes a local belief that western Kensa residents need help not available locally and suggests Mr. Talmage could undertake relief work nearer home, while implying many New York City residents lack sufficient food. The passage reflects early fundraising efforts tied to welfare of bodies and souls.
A collage of items from Emporia to Salina and Parsons notes society figures, local curiosities, races, and business tidbits. Mentions include Miss Candy at the normal school, an Arion Guitar club, a horse from Allen county, a warrant for Cheater Long, a 100 year old Salina woman, a Magnetta creamery, and shipping at Mayetta.
A column of social scraps notes Rev Hugh Price Hughes as a pubic speaker at 14, Conan Doyle earning 12000 in nine weeks, Sir Julian Pawneefote joining the queen's privy council, Lady Colin Campbell launching The Realm, Hassan Ali towering at 18 and near 7 feet 9 inches, Ruskin's refreshed health, General Count von Heseler's strict discipline, Mrs Oscar Wilde's autograph exchange with Browning, Captain Hornfrey's death by cart, and Mrs Thomas A Foison styled as countess through her husband's title.
May Buckingham, an actress connected with the Fast Mail company, died in Louisville yesterday afternoon after two weeks of illness from gastro enteritis. She received last rites from Father Logan at the Louisville hotel, with support from the local Elks who provided care during her illness.
A robust endorsement highlights Hood's qualifications and leadership as a key asset for the upcoming race. Supporters emphasize experience, vision, and practical plans to address local issues, urging voters to back Hood in the election.
A broad letter from Emporia and Lyon county Welsh leaders urges the Welsh people of Kansas to support Major Calvin Hood for United States senator. The appeal cites Hood’s financier background, state needs to address a large annual deficit, and the goal of prosperity through fiscal reform and national recognition. Signatories include business and civic leaders from Emporia and Lyon county.
The excerpt notes the last legislature approved printing funds for a biennial report covering two years ending in November, including classed accession lists and acknowledgments. Printing department failure delays the report, hindering legislature information and the January annual meeting of the society.
Three hundred of the striking cloak makers received work cleaning the East Side streets yesterday, with 200 more to be employed today. No food donations were received yesterday and the relief committee has 600 families on its list, expected to rise. The citizens relief fund plans to add $5,000 for cloak maker relief.
The State Federation of Labor and the K of L open annual meetings in Aveany N Y with about 100 delegates each. They plan to study proposed legislation including expanding factory inspector powers the state printing to use bill mechanics lien laws street surface roads the blanket ballot bill and the anti conspiracy bill.
The California prima donna Sybil Sanderson arrives in New York aboard the Champagne and is greeted by Emma Eames. She will sing Manon at the Metropolitan Opera House next week. She mentions hoping to marry Antonio Terry, but cites an ongoing divorce suit. The note continues with news that a Berlin Socialist editor was arrested as the latest Standard issue was confiscated.
In Washington on January 8, observers weigh a possible Senate reorganization. Populists claim eight seats after March 4 with Peffer Alien Kyle Stewart plus Jones Icby Tillman Butler. Many Republicans doubt a union, arguing Republicans and Democrats would align more naturally than a Republican Populist coalition.
Chicago representatives of the two largest plate glass firms announce a 20 percent price rise effective from October 27, then reversed after a Cleveland meeting December 20. The move signals a possible industry-wide agreement and potential formation of a national plate glass monopoly via the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company acquiring rival plants. Some Chicago jobbers claim the purchase is already completed.
Pennsylvania makers Galland Bros. & Kramer report their line of ladies' muslin underwear is sold direct to jobbers. Through a representative, a buyer secured the goods at wholesale-like prices, promising perfect fit and superior material. The line is now on the road, inviting customers to wait for arrival and see the offer.
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