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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1896

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Details Circulation and Addresses

The Topeka State Journal lists publication rates for daily and weekly editions, carrier delivery options, and pricing. It provides temporary quarters at 133 East Seventh Street and permanent home at 800 Kansas Avenue and Eighth Street. Also notes business office phone 107 and reporter ro om Bell 107. Washington and New York offices are listed with addresses.

Topeka Auborts Tiland East Seventh Street Topeka State Journal Kansas Avenue Cummer of Eighth Businews Bull Bustress Ofice Roumn Bell Washington St NW New York Potter Buitanhe

How We Grew Ey 1885 to 1891 In Print

The notice traces growth of circulation from 1885 to 1891 with 1881 printing milestones and 1891 daily averages, indicating the newspaper’s expansion era in Topeka Kansas. It references dates and annual figures, highlighting the paper’s evolving print run and reach.

Eatiter Topeka Kan

Independent press vs party toil in Kansas politics

The Ottawa and Topeka press debate whether newspapers should remain independent or align with parties. Editors argue a judge should decide truth, not politics, citing Hanna and Leland as bosses. Kansas Republicans face platform disputes and potential shifts ahead of November elections.

Topeks State Journal 19 People's Party Leo Kansan Butt Junge New York Herald New York World Chicago Recom St. Louis Post-Dispatch State Journal Marc Hanne Cy Leland Hanna St Louis Lelani Kansas

Gold and silver coin as war finance and parity debate

General Grosvenor defends coinage parity and discloses how during war gold vanished from circulation while coin remained in use for speculation. The piece critiques reliance on gold and silver in mint policy, notes political jabs at Baker and Curtis, and questions the fate of coin funds amid paper money shifts.

General Grosvenor Grosvenor Signor

Washington preps for International Christian Endeavor convention

Enthusiasm grows as plans finalize for the International Christian Endeavor gathering in Washington this July. Parks officials lay out a monogram design with the letters CE in flowers near the Washington monument, while three large tents rise on the White Lot to serve seating for nearby churches.

Washington Christian Endeavor P. SC. i Washington Monument

Detroit Anniversary Evacuation Celebrated With Grand Observance

The centennial observance marks the British evacuation of Detroit and the northwest territory on July 11, 1796. Governors of northwest states, the president and cabinet, Supreme Court members, foreign ambassadors, and other dignitaries are invited. Chief orator will be Governor O Ferrall of Virginia.

Detroit Mick Northwest Territory United States Supreme Court O'Ferrall Virginia Port Thernault Fort Shel United States

A Future for Juneau Gold Mines

An Alaska expedition led by J Spurr reports Juneau mines may grow more productive. The party reached Juneau on June 9 and, after a quick inspection, predicted stronger output in the future. The report arrives as interest climbs in Alaska’s mineral prospects and related transport options for travelers.

Juneau Washington Geological Survey Alaska J. &. Spurr Spurr Chicago Alice Masary Egypt Fortuna Teller GG Monroe

Topeka Drive Urges Mobilization for Fund Drive

Twelve of fifteen meet in council chamber as A K Rodgers urges aggressive canvassing. Finance committee to expand, each block assigned to a solicitor to secure contributions. Major Anderson and Captain Tires outline rapid field rounds starting Monday at 10 in four city districts. Committee votes to mobilize, begin next week.

Council Chamber A. K. Rodgers Topeka Anderson Aintricta Captain Tits Tires George Lender Tris Rodgers Kansas Avenues Jackson Street D. J. Greenwald W. G. Edwards Kansas Avenue Quincy Street Sixth Avenue A. K Rodgere Adama T. F. Duran George Leseber Sixth B. Bradford John Marshall Oscar Krauss

Labor Day Use of Fair Grounds Debated by Azteca Committee

Discussion by the Azteca committee and trades assembly considered using the fair grounds for Labor Day events on Monday September 28 with a 10 cent admission for the public while waiving fees for old soldiers visitors delegations and firemen. A negotiating committee Lescher and A R Igers to confer with the trades assembly.

Azteca Trades Assembly Baldwin Assembly The Counc Anderson Rodgers C. H. Titue Topeka Titus

Flambeau Club Plans Old Time Display in Topeka

The Democratic Flambeau club pledges a grand old time display with fireworks and visits from guests. R C Darnell secretary and John Schmidt club president sign the letter urging strong support as Topeka nights come alive with a blaze of festivities.

Democratic Delocestte Rembess Democratic Flambeau Club R. C. Darnell John Schmidt Dinette Lambesa Topeka Opeka

Festival Message Gives Sparse Political Hint

Fragmentary note mentions festival context and a Democratic date linked to presidential timing, suggesting potential political planning but lacking concrete details or clear actions.

Festival committee debates badges and pricing

The festival committee discussed badge plans at last night’s meeting but deferred action for a week. They considered expensive badges costing 150 to 200 and proposed lithograph souvenir passes for donors of five dollars or more, with seniors receiving passes to entertainments.

Rodgers Edwards Greenwald

Glad She's Dead Rebel Guard Rejoices Over Stowe Death

New York dispatch reports General Bradley T Johnson commenting on Harriet Beecher Stowe's death, expressing gladness and noting mixed truth in her writings. Hartford funeral rites for Mrs Browne were held with simple observances, relatives present, public viewing allowed, and burial planned at Phillips Academy grounds in Andover.

Mra H. B. Stowe New York Havenk Mays Bradley T. Johnson Harriet Beecher Stowe Artiel Fr Hartford Conn Harriet Beecher Browe Andover Mays Semfinery Phillips Academy

Whittier Home Offered to Elizabeth Whit tier Club

Amesbury July 1 A conference of Elizabeth H Whittier club members discussed preserving poet John Greenleaf Whittier's Amesbury home as a public memorial The club learned Mrs Pickard would donate the home’s contents and autographed books at the appraised value of 5000 dollars to aid chartering the club to hold property for the memorial.

Elizabeth H. Whittier Elizabeth H. Whittier Chll

Williams backs silver pledge amid party backlash

Boston July reports delegate George Fred Williams signals support for free coinage of silver at the national Democratic convention. He says a popular uprising has arrived and he will join it despite political exile from Massachusetts Democrats, accepting social and financial penalties to voice public sentiment.

Kinsley Mercury Rep McKinsey Kansas Geo Fred Williams Mass Boston George Fred Willams Atdrge Rapid Mc. Willams Ume Massachusetts

Teller to Speak at Opening of Eisteddfod Pavilion

Denver columnist 1 Sengcor Hoeory MM Teller has accepted an invitation to deliver the dedicatory address at tomorrow night’s opening of the Eisteddfod pavilion. He is expected to address broader topics beyond the occasion and may discuss politics if he chooses. The pavilion will seat 10 000 attendees.

Denver MM Teller

Pitt River Indian outbreak alarms Big Bend region

Redding California July 2 Sheriff Houston and posse depart to Pitt River Indian outbreak site in Big Bend country as a precaution against a probable uprising. Garfield Park Fourth of July celebration features Marshall's band, morning to night, with Hewrewerks display at 9:30. Local vendors urged to curb cries. police vigilance ordered. Ice cream orders and electric fans advertised. Democratic Flambeau club hats arrive for Chicago event.

Pitt Garfield Park Marshall Garfeld Park Helns’s East Eighth Street Hub Clothing Company Te Democratic Flambeau Club Chicago Electric A. Lee's Kansas Avenue

Rochester social notes and visitors listed

A string of local visits and household news is noted. Mrs H Berber and Airnay family on Western avenue host guests including Dr and Mrs Airnay. Adhie Sare Wilder visits Mrs Byron Davie. Miss Ruby Nickerson and daughter stay with Mrs W L Thorspaun before returning to Mestoo. Miss Mary Sommerstett plans Chicago trip. Nelson W Party of New York with Fred Prost. Miss Word returns from Topeka. J B Hayden travels to Maple Hill. Mrs H Clarkson returns from Cincinnati. Mrs David Morris accompanies sister in City, Ind.

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Accident at the Chutes in Troost Park

Miss Ida Newhouse of 9 Munford Court Kansas City was injured while riding a chute at Troost park on Tuesday evening. The medical student escort and manager’s office were involved as she received treatment after being thrown several feet and hitting her back. Doctors report her condition serious and unstable as further tests proceed.

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Three Vessels Lost Off Australia Reported May Night

A mail advicer received by steamer reports the loss of three vessels during a May night across the Australian coast. The Byron and two other ships, including the barkentine Marools, were sailing from Newcastle to Sydney. The Rail way Tapeki company plans 15 minute car runs from transfer station to Garfield Park at night.

Australia San Fico Byron New Castle Sydney Barkentine Marools New Zealand Tapeki Railway Company Garfield Park

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