Topeka State Journal Shows Rapid Growth and Circulation
The Topeka State Journal reports steady expansion over fifteen months with a larger paper format, a new front building, visible press, and daily circulation rising from 6,000s to totals near 20,000 in early 1896. It notes forty three carriers earning over 10,000 yearly and a sworn annual circulation statement confirming leading Topeka daily reach.
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New State Journal
Syate
Meyer
the State Journal
Toeka
Topeka Daily State Journal
Topeka
Senator Petters praised in Times Herald editorial
The Chicago Times Herald lauds Senator Petters as dignified and well-meaning though his political ideas are criticized as utopian. It notes his term expires next March and contrasts his conduct with that of other senators, while commenting on liquor laws, election funding, and judiciary reform across several states.
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The
Chicago Times Herald
Petter
Times-Herald
Senate
Utopia
Petters
Anottres
City Star
Louisville Courier- Journal
Bat
Pritchard Tx
Raleigh
Dubois
Teide City
Bismarck
Squire
Olympia
Vewl
Springfield
Mitchell
Salem
Verkins
Sacramento
Pelferte
Washington
Expanding Corn Market Raises Sunflower State Prospects
The article notes growing foreign demand for corn over wheat as European diets shift toward corn bread aided by high wheat prices. Kansas, a dual wheat and corn producer, may adjust by selling whichever crop is advantageous, with limited Gulf coast routes boosting corn exports and a likely larger next crop.
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Dun & Cu
Kaness
Kansas
Galveston
New Orleans
Prohibition and political banter in Kansas papers
A mosaic of clippings shows mixed local commentary on prohibition in Kansas, Leedy’s policies, and politics. It includes jokes about the Kansas house cheer at a chaplain’s prayer, depot plans in Kansas City, and a humorous take on Chief Justice Carter's courtroom entrance.
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Gentlemen of
Uye Press
Kansas House
Ottawa Republicar
Topeka
Carter
Globe Sights and Quips from Atchison Globe
A collage of humorous bits and anecdotes from Atchison, Kansas. The column riffs on etiquette, dining, reading, and social visits, with local asides on a penny pincher whist player, a railroad man, and Colonel Blue. It notes Halstead’s lecture on The Impending Cuban Crisis at Washburn College and advertises free button mending by Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Eurat Halstead
Washburn Coukee Chapel
Tremendous Bore to Link Smuggler Mountain Mines
A three mile tunnel to connect Smuggler mountain mines would pierce the peak and reach Red Cliff and Eagle valley, enabling ore transport by rail. The project, begun in 1889 by Cowenhoven Mining, Tunnel and Drainage, faces long work but promises to revive Aspen and Pitkin county as ore profits rise with rail access and powered lighting from the mountain spring turbine.
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H. BP. Coveenhoven
Y. Cowesmoves
Ge Company
Cowenhoven
Ruad- Uy
Red Cliff
the Eagle
Aspen
Beon
Pitkin County
D. R. O. Brown
Rockies
Pike's Peak
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Manitoc
Old Pike
Olanexos P, Seinner
Topeka News Snaps and Local Gist Mix
The article lists a flurry of Topeka events and people in a joint session lead, noting appointments, education plans, civic meetings, a race for council, and various society notices. It mentions Katharine Kellam employment, mumps among workers, and a courthouse case involving dynamite caps. Several civic leaders and institutions, including Washburn College, the Salvation Army, and Shiloh Baptist, are referenced with upcoming events and outcomes.
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Katherine Kellam
Amutom
Lowman Hitt
P. Windeay Nas
Jebp Eliott
D. B. Robinson
St. Lotte de Ban Ppascirca
Tt Uits
U. S. Army
Justice of the Peace TV
T. J. Anderson
Republica County Central Committee
Stout
Nat Black
Chicago
Gaykowith Hin
WJ. Black
Kansan Avenue
Foster Humane Society
Missouri
Kansas
Harvey
Speaker Street
Sher Wood
Ralston Mearth
Arion Society
Kansas Avenue
Becond
Thi
Sevynth
Fillmore
Br. I
Toliver
Wari
Tex
Shiloh Baptist
Warren W. Winney
Woolson County
House of Representatives
Washburn College
ISM
Herrick
Edward Kilioth
Ely
Sehtative
Towle
Bighwaya
A. A. Rati
North Topeka
Total Tension Examining Board
Drewt Attts
Fred Eilts
Mra. J
Woodmun
District Court
Juste Furry
Major Sultwell
Kanaes City
Salvation Army
North Congregational Church
Second Presbyterian Church
W. Naylor
Tecumseh
Washburn Vollope
Ming Helen Fairfiel
Alma
Colpie
Dan Weratt
Foster Memane Society
Toeka
Mani John Coyne
Topeka
Chas
Bo Mitchell
Kansas City
Charlee & Mitchell
Walsh
Grand Opera House
Haley
Daniel Young
Smoky Row
Stilwell
Silvafon Army
Karicay City
Whittlesey Johnson
Saturiau
Jag Ruvlaran
Cial Hin Wits
Johnson
Aloos
Sherwood
Jack
Nex Honitay
Rowebel Afoeriven Wiley
Carmen
Eaney Itice
Thomas Keene
Katie Emmett
Edwin Elliott
Warren Kotingen
Rotevinen
Ellett
Orlando Johmston
Wel
Dee
Jolmaten
Morning Dispatch expands reach with stock company plan
The Chicago Dispatch, a free silver newspaper, proposes a morning edition expansion. It plans to form a stock company capitalized at 500000 with 20050 shares of 10 each for public subscription. The paper cites a circulation rise from 70000 to 180000 over recent months and notes staff changes amid a brief town listing.
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Free Silver
Chicago
Chicago Dispatch
Dispatch
W. R. Walker
National
Jaffer Brox
Kansas Avenue
Sabbath Observance Urged Against Sunday Newspapers
A New York Woman denounces Sunday newspapers as the right hand of the devil during a Women's Christian Temperance Union prayer meeting at the Broadway Tabernacle. Mrs James urged Sabbath observance, recounting past limits on Sunday activity and calling for weekly reading to be moved to Monday.
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New York
Whoadway Tabernacle
Te Women's Chriatian ‘Temperance Union
Jaimes
Ix & m
State House Help Elects New Staff Members
The new executive council elected state house employees including E. G. Marshall a night watchman from Cowley county. Messengers W. J. Wigleston Topeka and William Wilbur Winchester. Janitors John Shrout Emporia Thos Glover Wichita W J Anderson Topeka Brice Thomas Katimas City Kan and Jerry White Topeka plus a Douglas county man unnamed. Lehman of Allen county named glecia superintendent of the state house grounds.
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State House
E. G. Marshall
Cowley County
W. J. Wigleston
Topeka
Wiliam Wilbur
Winchester
John Shrout
Emporia
Thos Glover
Wichita
W. J. Anderson
Brice Thomas
Katimas City
Kan
Jerry White
Douglas County
Lehman
Alien County
Early State Republican League Convention Aims for March
The State Republican League anticipates its annual convention in early spring, likely in March but not later than April, following a schedule shift due to numerous state and local party events. Local ad notes Peerless Steam Laundry offering collar cleaning services on West 8th Street.
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State Republican League
Kutisss
League
Treaty may fail in Senate poll on immediate ratification
A Journal special from Weekington reports the Anglo American arbitration treaty may not pass the United States Senate. The survey lists senators by stance with about sixty votes needed for ratification, showing most avoid committing and many oppose immediate approval.
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Senate
New York
Weekington
Olney
Johan Pautheforte
Lord Baltatvury
United Statan Penate
Tenate
Hale
Gear
Nelson
Hoar
Vilas
Vetter
Gibson
Allison
Shoup
Gore Gon
Vanenard
Pugt
Caffrey
Burrows
Ali
Kyte
G. i
Hualarich
Siwait Piticrew
Hines
Murphy
Putt
Quay
Goro
A Mitchell
Ore
Parskins
White
Wisen
McElgy
Jones
Nevi
Mantie
Duhoig
Coeleri
Cockrell
Vent
Harris
Bata
Stewart
Berry
Blackburn
Ari
George
Woohia
Too Beat Hoop
Sherman
Jen
Cane Fon
Chanter
Chilton
Clark
Crliem
Daniel
Davia
Faulkner
Gray
Stawles
Lindsey
Lodge McMihan
Martin
Mitchil
Wis
Morgan
Frye
Waldott
Butler
Palmer
Pittenan
Morrill
Pasco
Proctor
Houck
Simith
Teller
Tharston
Purple
Voorbin
Walthall
Cameron
Hanabrough Iiktas
Gallinger
Warrant
Oitey
Defended the West Tenor on Free Homes Bill Debate
A fragmentary 19th century text describes Senator Teller urging support for a free homestead bill, praising western settlers and critiquing eastern politicians. It notes western representatives born near the Alleghenies and their long prairie toil, and signals strong regional push for citizen land grants. Mary French Field, Reading Library tall tonight.
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Washington
Van
Teller SeurdEy
Chicago
Alingheny Mountains
Hove
Peerlers Sivam Leandry
Reading
Angora Pig Becomes New Society Pet Trend
Society eyes Angora pigs as fashionable pets amid Paris import boom. Women favor friendly, affectionate animals that follow a whistle and resemble a pig in size, with fashionable collars and pampered habits. Explains rising popularity, behavior, and potential quirks observed by observers.
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Paris
Homer
New York Journal
Hoys
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the ‘Topeka Daily
State Journal
Ally
Frank P Maclennan
Sudutte
Topeke State Journal
Te Winans Avenue
Brebtm
Businowa
Heil
Ithani
Bell
Potisr
Aasocialien
Pefper
John Sherman
Iegilature
Albany
Locul Board of Ests
Canada
House of Commiions
Russia
Tennessee
Atchison Globe
Cleveland
Leedy
Hitchinson
Hute Apes News
Gov. Leedy
Lawrence Journal
London
Tribune
Greyley County
Hutchinson News
Enterprise
Jansae
Tebawrence Journal
Globe Sights
Atchison
Fue
Virginia
Congressional
New York Tribune
Blue
Cowerhooven
the “Morning Dispatch
Mary French Field
Library Hall
Nei
Forman
Kansas Av
Peerless
8Th St
Senator Teller
Society
Pic
Dean
Rabbi
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