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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1897

Page

4

State Journal boasts Topeka circulation record and new home

The Topeka Daily State Journal presents a sworn statement of circulation exceeding any other Topeka daily. It notes a seven column format, a new double front building, and a modern fast web press. In 1896 the daily average reached 10,769 with 43 carriers earning over 10,000 yearly in circulation efforts.

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The Journal the Best. Gove County Leader Ad

The Topeka Journal is promoted as the best daily paper for Kansas news and legislative coverage this winter, urging readers to subscribe to stay posted on state government.

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Bryan and Kansas Stance in History Making Debate

A Globe-Democrat column critiques William Jennings Bryan after his failed lecture tour and new book The First Battle. The piece questions his pride, leadership, and public trust while noting Kansas's 26th birthday and its evolving national significance in history making.

Railroad to Be Sold at Henderson June First

Indianapolis Jan 27 The Ohio Valley railroad running 180 miles from Evansville to Hopkinsville Ky will be sold at Henderson Ky on June 1. Upset price set at 1080 dollars with 190000 dollars cash deposit required. John Roberts and James Quarles named as sale committee.

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Mrs Lease's New Field in The World Features Portraits

The New York Sunday World showcases eight large portraits of Mrs Mary Lease of Kansas with an essay by Mire. Lear It argues the new woman is a prime force in world redemption and spiritual evolution, citing Prof. Winchell and natural law, while noting Atchison's stance on Sunday gambling and local decency debates.

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Eight Suits Filed Against Commercial Security Co Over Quaranties

Eight individuals and corporations sue the Commercial Security Company after its six month dissolution, alleging unsettled guarantees and aggregate damages. actions name former officers Bates Speer Gage and Baker, with offices at 507 Kihkes Avenue, and accuse the firm of miscounted guarantees and civic action failures.

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Comstock’s Agent in Trouble Over Indecent Shell Paintings

New York Jan 27 Ten days ago Simon Joel testified against artist Storer accusing him of painting indecent shells. Joel acted as an agent for the Society for the Prevention of Vice led by Anthony Comstock. Public sentiment shifted in favor of Storer as Sherer showed Joel was tempted by poverty to betray him. Comstock swore out a warrant against his former aide and received two threatening postal cards. One warned that Joel would be dead. authorities fear the threat may have been carried out.

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Sixty Hours From Chicago To The Big Fight

Chicago Jan 27 Dispatches from Nevada refer to a plan for a major boxing event with Dan Stuart involved and George Siler and Malach Hogan arranging a special Chicago ringside train. Siler says the exact ring location will be announced soon and the party will reach ringside sixty hours after leaving Chicago. Hogan and Siler have spent the week fielding inquiries from out of town, promising full details at the prop moment.

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Oregon Deadlock Ends Half Session With No Action

Salem Ore Jan 27 With half the legislative session elapsed no business has been done and no agreement exists between the senate and Beamon’s house chaotic conditions prevent any legislation Mizner a Democrat may withdraw leaving Benson supporters without a majority Mitchell faction plans to vote for the United States senator next Tuesday

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Bailiff Coyne Reunites With Old War Comrade

Bailiff John Coyne of the district court encounters John Duffy, a longtime wartime comrade, in a dim court room. Duffy, born in Galway, Ireland, recalls marching with Coyne and carrying a standard in the Twenty third Indiana.

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Emperor Wilhelm decorate ministers on birthday in Berlin

Berlin January 27 Emperor Wilhelm II honored minister of finance Dr Miguel Uhr and cabinet chief Dr Lucanus with the order of the Prussian eagle for his birthday. The entry notes his birth in 1859 and references medical and laundry product mentions alongside ad copy.

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New Congressmen in 1899 Promises Diverse Expertises

Special correspondence from Wasminarov notes a forthcoming highly educated congress. Many new members come from law, ministry, teaching, business, and judgeships. Reports detail careers of figures like Judge Page Morris and Representative-elect Pearce, with focus on readiness and lack of prior legislative experience among many picks.

Trick play in Howell on Whist analysis

A detailed examination of a whist hand focusing on trump attacks, reentry needs, and defensive lines. It discusses opening strategies, responses to opponent moves, and how exhaustion of trumps influences subsequent play, with practical examples from a North South scenario. The piece also touches on historical note about month names and a light aside.

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