STATE JOURNAL Exults In Leading Topeka Circulation Growth
The paper reports a 1896 daily average of 10 625, boastful of largest Topeka daily circulation per American Newspaper Directory. It highlights a seven column format, double front three story building, fast web press, and inotypes. Forty three route carriers earn over 10 000 yearly in circulation. A sworn detailed circulation statement is issued annually to directories and advertisers.
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State Journal
New State Journal
the State Journal
Topeks
Topeka Daily State Journal
Topeka
Fopeke State Journal
Huilding
Kantas Avenue
Iigith
Bell Phone 107
Kool -Bell
New York
How We Grew Newspaper Circulation Through The Years
The record shows annual averages and totals for a newspaper’s circulation across years in the 19th century. It lists daily averages for 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 with figures 3125 4380 5069 6313 8418 and notes a final entry 9260 20 625, reflecting growth patterns.
Decency in politics and taxation debates stir public opinion
The piece surveys political decorum amid various issues. It notes Alderman Madden withdrawing from a senatorial race in Illinois, calls for nepotism controls, and praises Chicago papers for their stance on Governor Altgeld and legislative snubs. It also discusses debt, patriotism, and a counterfeit coin scare.
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Chicago
Madden
Jilinala
Carroll D. Wright Honored as A S A President
Boston January 16 Carroll D Weight of Washington was elected president at the annual meeting of the American Statistical Association to lead the association for the coming year General Walker attended the ceremony.
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Carroll D. Wright
Boston
Stmtistical Association
Carroll D. Weight of
Washington
Iste
Walker
Abundance of Money Drives Optimistic Trade Outlook
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports a surge in deposits last week by 17.2 million and a total rise of about 110.9 million since November. Loans grew by 49 million, call money in New York 1.4 to 2 percent, Europe 2 to 3 percent. Despite recent bank failures blamed on mismanagement, the balance of trade favors the United States, and business prospects are seen as highly hopeful with currency fears fading.
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New York
Ucker
Savucday
New Mark Bank
United States
Congress
Prohibitory Amendment Fails In Legislative Vote
The amendment failed to resubmit after a 34 to 29 vote by representatives newly elected from the people. Prohibition supporters could not muster enough votes to advance the measure, and the article notes no public demand for another vote. It argues legislators fear no minority and links outcome to forthcoming elections.
Warming by Deep Breaths: A Simple Cold Weather Remedy
A physician notes a practical warming method using deep inspirations when typical heat sources are unavailable. He recounts a cold walk where air held during inhalation raised body temperature, eased numb extremities, and warmed the skin, allowing comfort after a few blocks.
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New York Teager
The Kindergarten Child and Civic Character
A New York Kindergarten superintendent describes a well ordered classroom with clean, natural surroundings. Children learn reverence for nature, cooperative work, and social responsibility, forming habits of respect, lawfulness, and citizenship through gentle discipline and guided play.
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O. P Davier
New York
Othera
Stanley Tall
Hilm
Luck a Delusion in Beecher's Advice on Success
The article cites Henry Ward Beecher on luck and success, arguing luck rarely fuels achievement. It stresses early hard work, integrity, and consistent effort as the real factors guiding fortune. A young man should develop skills and readiness to seize opportunities when they arise.
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Eaward
Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Rot Ick
Henry Ward Beecher
Mas
Ani Ubat
Devaon
Apple Cores and Cigar Stamps Drive New Market
Apple cores and skins have spawned a fresh market in South Water Street Chicago where thrifty cooks collect discarded fruit parts from hotels and restaurants. Cores fetch about a quarter of a cent per pound with little regard to core type or cutting method as dried scraps are processed into jelly and syrup after cleansing.
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New York Journal
South Water Street
Chisumor
Apple
Kipling A Four Rise of a Journalist and Poet
A biographical sketch traces Kipling’s rise from a junior Anglo Indian journalist to a renowned writer. It notes his self doubt, reluctance to claim leadership, and persistent work ethic from his early days in India through demanding shifts and editorial duties during the colonial press era.
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Promine Academy
Kipling
India
Tor Ing Kipling
England
Katne
Fragmented Wit and Dialect Chatter Across Papers
A collage of clipped jokes and quips from various papers recalls a New York press line about a castle and skull, a Detroit joke about pilfered wares, and a Boston transcript tease. It also notes playful barbs about spouses, jealousies, and a Cincinnati note on taste, with a tender tale of a girl and a banana.
Czar's Gardener Shot in Park Incident
Berlin dispatch reports the czar beckoned a gardener at Taarskeesele in the park. The guard, mistaking the gardener for an assailant, shot him dead. The czar appeared deeply affected by the tragedy.
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Gousra
Berlin
Lokal Anselger
St. Peters
Beard won’t fail yet: Tapley claims longest whiskers
At Spencerburg Missouri, Valentine Tapley is said to own the longest living beard, measuring 9 feet 2 inches. The farmer, born 1881, stands tall with a dark complexion and heavy frame, famed for wit on witness stands and a life spent cultivating his vast whiskers.
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Laure Regsbile
Valentine Tapley
Spencerburg
Pike
County
Missouri
Tapley
North Carolina
Kentucky
Buexard Roost
Joe Bowers
Valentine
Eames
Fale
Tupley
Homestead bill faces peril in House struggle
Washington January 16 supporters of the free homestead bill fear it may be killed in Congress as Speaker Reed refers the measure to the House Committee on Public Lands for consideration of Senate amendments. The committee favors no strong action and voted to report the bill by a slim margin. Senate changes widen scope to all public land states, raising doubt the House will approve.
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Washington
Congress
Reed Im
House Committee of Public Lands
Senate
House Committee
House
Oklahoma
Exclusive Roof Garden for the Four Hundred at Astor Hotel
New York January 16. John Jacob Astor plans a roof garden on the new hotel to be used exclusively by the Four Hundred. It will be a Japanese affair with tapestries awnings lamps and bric a brac. The garden will be heated enclosed in winter and concerts and dances are planned as part of the winter program.
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New York
Jacob Astor
Walderta Root
Four Hundired
Erie Track Elevation Plan in Jersey City and New Tunnel
After nearly a year of talks between Jersey City Mayor Warner and Erie Railroad officials, plans to elevate tracks citywide and build a new passenger tunnel were announced. The $1,000,000 project would start May 1 and finish December 31, funded by a new bond issue, with the existing tunnel to freight traffic.
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Jersey City
New York
Warner
Erie Railroad Company
Ery Railroad Company
Power From Niagara Plans Turbines and Dynamos
A New York party including Francis Lynde Stetson Tesla and officials from Cataract Construction met in Niagara Falls on January 16 to discuss extending the power house and adding five new turbines with gearing and five 5000 horsepower dynamos. Contracts will be let after the party returns to New York.
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Niagera Falls
P. C. Mutts
New York
Francis Lynde Stetson
Cataract Construction Company
Nikola Tesla
Clemens Herachell
Westinig~ House Company
Hafttig
Montgomery Disabled: Sailed to Tampa Delayed by Repairs
The Montgomery, damaged by striking the bottom off Governors Island, will not be ready to sail to Tampa until after the Let In session. Commo dore Secord reports from the New York navy yard. Also includes a note from Whigh Penn praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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Washington
Jaw
Montgomery
Governors Island
Navy Department
Commodore Secord
New York Navy Yard
Tampa
Seaboard Defense Board
Whigh
Penn
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Prine
Gale
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Indianapolis Journal
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Cincinnati Inquirer
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Michard
Boston Transcript
Satan
Soulan
New York Press
Atamamle
Washington Star
Mabel
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Czar
John Jacob Astor
Erie Track
Niagara
Smooth Peertess St
Clairette
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
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Durham
Pdurham
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Topeka Foundry # Machine Works
Kas. R. L
Dougherty’s School of the
Kansas Ave
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Eviaca
Eeley Institute
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Kenley
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Keeley
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