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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1896
Page
4
The notice outlines the State Journal Daily edition priced at 10 cents per week delivered by carrier, with a seasonal offer for Topeka and suburbs and a similar weekly rate for Kansas towns served by car. Annual and longer terms are referenced with a higher yearly price.
January 1896 editorial argues courts must intervene against the railway pooling agreement of 32 principal lines. It contrasts past debs-era injunctions with the current powerful rail barons, questions whether courts will apply the law evenly and criticizes Wall Street gold dealings and Cleveland’s administration amid labor unrest and currency debates. It also notes unions’ limits on unemployment relief and hints at temperance agitation in several Kansas towns.
Curcaca January 10 forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures and southwest winds. The article then drifts through a string of political and social observations, noting public figures and debates, including attempts to silence lectures, reapportionment concerns, and divisions within the Republican field involving Levi P. Morton and the Reed coalition, all framed as contemporary commentary.
The speaker notes substantial grounds to believe a violation of the law exists in two cities and asks why the successful Wichita remedy by an Assistant attorney general has not been applied across the state, urging broader enforcement.
Dr Parkhurst at Madison Square Presbyterian warns of distrust and instability as the new year begins. He cites war echoes and the quadrennial elections as factors shaping a sobering national mood, urging timely action to curb corruption and uphold moral duty.
North Topeka resident George Stoker reports his small terrier brought a five dollar bill to the doorstep yesterday. The dog carried the money from the sidewalk and appeared eager to return it, leading to speculation it picked up the bill dropped by a passerby.
W. J. Johnson of Topeka teaches in the Fort Leavenworth prison school. Col Tweed begins final survey levels for a new bridge and will forward data to the planning firm. Eight year old Lanpan of 418 Tyler St fractures right elbow. not serious. J. E Houlatend resigns from Phas nix Mutual Life Insurance, may not move to Indianapolis until April. Household goods sold. he currently resides at a hotel. Oyster packers Fast & Stagle assigned to John & Gibbs Astete for 50 000 assets. liability likely exceeds assets. Cause cited as excessive competition and low prices. Mineral Water notice and J W Paris ad at 612 W Eighth Ave.
The literary societies of Washburn College present a program of contests tonight including Hangarian Dance, Lynam Debate on whether Holland has a better government than the United States with Gray and Strong debating for and against. Newell performs Wind in the Trees. Closing speeches by Gray and Strong, with music by the Glee club. Admission is free.
Mayor Pingree veto of Tom Johnson street railway ordinance sustained by common council ends a four year struggle for civic control, lower fares, and free transfers as crowds witness the session. Also a curious natural oddity and assorted brief items on cigars and a ship boiler explosion.
Temperance Day to be observed on the fourth Sunday in February following a Kan ana State Temperance union meeting. Funds raised by T E Stephens will cover movement expenses with surplus used to scatter literature and promote enforcement. Various satirical and social fragments follow with unrelated anecdotes and notes including a boxing arrest and a ticket tale.
A Colorado Springs resident reports a deputized guard patrolling Nevada avenue near Carwell and Hijau streets to deter beggars and schemes targeting W S Stratton. The measure runs dusk to retirement, aimed at protecting the millionaire from nuisance.
The Kansas Irrigation Association elected J H L Churchill of Dodge City as executive committee member. John E Frost of Topeka was named chairman with G W Watson and several others on the slate. Churchill notes strong support for the Water Law passed by the last Legislature, aimed at forcing farmers to plow fire guards, calling it a great success in western Kansas.
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