State Journal Extends Topeka Daily Reach and Growth
In twelve to fifteen months the Topeka Daily State Journal reports a sworn statement showing circulation surpassing all Topeka dailies. The paper expanded to seven columns, added four Linotype machines, and employs forty three route carriers earning over ten thousand dollars yearly. A model newspaper house with ground floor press and glass fronts invites public view of daily issues.
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New State Journal
the State Journal
Topeka
How We Grew From 1885 To 1895
The article lists circulation data across years 1885 through 1895 with daily averages. It cites 800 in 1885 rising to 9 217 for 1895 and shows mid year figures such as 4 380 for 1892 and 6 213 for 1894. It also references a 96 10 625 figure.
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Mons
Various anecdotes and political chatter in a Kansas paper
A string of humorous and political notes touches on Egypt and Little Egypt, editorials about Burton and the Topeka Journal, Populists seeking office, a bride in Providence, and a Seeley dinner with nude performers, reflecting local views and national gossip.
HUDSON'S CASE MOVES THROUGH QUIET SESSION
Major Husson appears poised to finish his term as legislators show little appetite for political reform thwarted by the supreme court. The executive council seems satisfied with the current state printer, and aside from partisan prejudice there is minimal desire to replace printers or spark delays and litigation during a tense legislative period. Hud son has fought hard but is believed to receive a few months of office and business for the state and himself.
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Husson Seeme
Supreme Court
Executive Council
Hudson
Constitutional convention issue fades in Kansas debate
The Kansas legislature will likely dispose of John Seton's resubmission resolution as there has been no public demand from farmers or rural districts for constitutional revision. No voices from farmers or locals have pressed the matter, and parties pushing it as an issue may suffer at the polls. Wait for explicit county demand before pursuing convention.
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Kansas
John Seton
Min
Tans
Miveriies
Winter skating dream fades in warm Topeka weather
Two years ago two young Topeka men built a pond for a skating rink at Athletic Park but warm winters prevented freezing. Water pumped into the windowed area created a large pond that never froze, frogs settled there in spring, mocking the effort. Undeterred, they tried again this winter. Now January 19 and the weather remains unseasonably warm, thwarting plans.
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Topeka
Flondine Athletic Park
Wncloware
Kansas
Newtury and His Plan to Reduce Kansas Counties
Newton Urys proposes consolidating western Kansas counties to cut government costs. His modified idea suggests Garden City as a county seat for several neighboring areas including Dodge City, with fewer county governments to fund.
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Newton Urys
Kareus
Mr Ury
Kansas
Garden City
Dodge City
Newton Vey
Tom Richardson Boomist Boosts Texas Towns Advertising
Tom Richardson, known for building the big black pasteboard cotton steamer in Topeka, has been hired by the Houston board of trade to travel and drum up advertising for Texas cities. He has two years with the Galveston board of trade and is well known in Topeka business circles for his role in deep water conventions. Topeka has not used advance agents before, but brighter times might justify trying such a drummer to publicize advantages.
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Texas
Tom Richerdaonm
Fair Grounds
Topeka
Houston Board of Trade
Texas City
Richardson
Galveston Board of Trade
Topeke
Jo Veldom
Peka
Atchison Globe Musings On Life And Taste In A City
A selection of quirky notes from Atchison reflecting on manners, marriage, memory, and everyday life. Observations touch on gender roles, home life, working people, and the pursuit of contentment, with social small talk and moral jabs woven through urban anecdotes.
Asian plagues and human fate across the centuries
A sweeping, critical essay links Asia as the cradle of life and the origin of many plagues with Western ignorance and militarism. It argues Asia's peoples endure dire plagues and famines while Western powers hoard arms, urging disease prevention over warfare and urging reform of societal attitudes.
Bryan Goes to Texas He Speaks at Jackson Depot Platform
Wm J Bryan lecturing trip moves through Tennessee as he speaks from the Jackson depot platform to a large crowd. He notes rising silver advocates and attacks Republican openness on mine issues amid a cross-state stopover on the way to Texas.
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Jackson
Tenn
Nashville
Wm. J. Bryan
Texas
Bryan lecture venture and Bryan's defense of views
In a missive from Lincoln dated January 9 1900 Bryan defends his recent lecture venture. He argues speeches should be judged by surrounding circumstances and purpose, not ornamentation, and says his Atlanta remarks aimed to clarify policies and counter opponents. He expects public esteem to reflect his ideas, not salary.
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Nebraska
St Augusta
Str. Bryan
Hig
Mr. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Birt
Aki Frien
Chicago
Atlanta
Thoma
W. St. Bryan
Adams Progress in Leadville Strike Talks
Governor Adams presided over a meeting in Leadville where miners union and mine owners submitted wage proposals. The union proposal was rejected, a counter offer followed, both centered on wages. Miners sought recognition of organized labor while owners claimed opposition to lawfully organized groups. After further talks, offers were withdrawn and the governor summoned President Boyce and Debs for a three hour session with the executives.
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Leadville
Col
Adams’ Viet
Boyce
EB. V. Debs
Look Out for the Plague in Borbay
Washington reports an epidemic bubosle plague in Borbay prompts the marine hospital service to act. Surgeon General Wyman after talks with Secretary Carlinte issues a circular to US consular officers vessel masters and quarantine officials urging measures to prevent entry. No major alarm is felt at present.
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Washington
Borbay
Marine Hospital Service
Stone
United States
Wyman
Marine Hospital Bureau
Carlinte
Swift & Co Purchases St Joseph Stock Yards Site
Swift & Co of Chicago bought the St Joseph stockyards and townsite of St Georges, with buildings and adjacent property, in a deal worth about 400000 dollars. The purchase grants immediate possession and a 700-man force will prepare the yard for operations, signaling a mammoth packing plant and active Missouri Valley activity. Browning Vo. of Chicago to relocate western housing distributing operations to St Joseph.
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St. Joseph, Mo
St. Joseph
West
Swift & Co
Chicago
York
Browning
Ing ” Vo
Chicaro
Westorn Housings
St. Jos
Poorly-clad woman held for coal theft at Central Police Court
Jan 19 at the Central Police Court a poorly clad woman, arrested by Special Officer Mi Jer of the Seventh district for stealing coal, pleaded she had nothing to eat after claiming she was starved. Magistrate Jermon remanded her for court after a sympathetic inquiry.
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Philasophia
Central Police Court
Mi Jer
Seventh District
Jermon
Not for Fellows Charley Holliday Urges Topeka Line
Topeka editor letter warns rumors of Charley Fellows for mayor in the coming election are false. Holliday says he has not considered spring elections and derides rival Republicans while urging Topeka stay aligned with state politics. Colorado Legislature Favors Cubs is reported with a House resolution urging Congress to back Cuban independence, echoing statewide sentiment. A garden weed can be checked early. one minute cough cure recommended.
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Leedy
Charlie Holliday
Topeka
State Journal
Charley Fellows
Ellows
Chas E. Holliday, Jr
Colorado
Cubs
Denver
House
Congress
Gkither
Chandler
Republic of
Cuba
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
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