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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1895
Page
4
Opinion piece blames Mr Carlisle for gold exhaustion and argues to redeem treasury notes in silver to preserve gold. Urges mint activity and silver dollar issue, claiming legality and patriotism. Criticizes Cleveland administration and treasury leadership as aligned with gold bond strategy.
The article traces presidential resignations from France and the United States, detailing MacMahon Grevy and Carnot from the French Third Republic and contrasting US presidents who rarely resign. It cites Thiers, MacMahon, Grevy, Carnot, Perier, and Faure, noting assassinations and forced resignations amid political strife and constitutional differences.
Forecast for Kan tae fair but colder Friday with a north wind. In national labor talks, Chanpien warns of a road pooling plan to fix rates and wages. Brooklyn strike bonds of 100000 may influence provisions and supplies. Arbitration bill eyed. Senate debates, West leaves party ties, Topeka passes protest themes on railroad passes.
The article critiques the president's currency legislation push, arguing existing laws suffice if used. It cites the Treasury gold drain from redeeming 1890 Sherman notes and greenbacks, urging payment in silver as legally provided to halt exhaustion.
A string of brief Kansas items reports on local life in Raymond Concordia Hutchinson Turon Valley Falls Turon and surrounding towns. Notable lines mention wages paid by Missouri Pacific in Concordia, a barber quitting to farm, croquet at Turon, a fall breaking a arm, and a tongue in cheek remark about marriage laws. Local editors poke at social quirks and small-town happenings across multiple towns.
Washington reports a bill agreed on by the committee on commerce to punish train wrecking aimed at robbery. The measure would enhance federal capture and punishment across states, supplementing state laws, and bolster safety for life and property amid rising offenses against interstate rail traffic.
Rock Island Route offers a February 12 round trip fare plus $2 to multiple western states with 25 day return, overs. Kansas GA RL roster completed by Department Commander Campbell with Remenyi and his company performing tonight at Hamilton ball. admission free.
A collage of light, humorous lines and social quips from various papers. Exchanges range from editor stings about crediting well known citizens to jokes about misunderstandings and manners. The items showcase era wit, miscommunication, and social observations with concise, humorous punchlines.
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