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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1896

Page

4

State Journal Topeka Ad Rates and Address Details

The State Journal prints subscription details and temporary and permanent addresses. It lists carrier and mail rates, temporary quarters at 11th East Seventh Street, permanent home at Kansas Avenue, and notes on New York address and advertising openness. The text reflects early 20th century newspaper publishing information and carrier delivery terms.

Prank P. Maclennan Topeka Spaily Anton Mali East Seventh Street Topeka State Journal Fem Kansas Avenue

Topeka Daily State Journal Six Month Circulation Review

The Topeka Daily State Journal reports the first six months of 1890 show an average circulation of 10,025, with daily figures listed for the first half of the year. The notice details growth since 1885 and mentions annual averages through 1896, emphasizing the paper's dominance among peers.

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Debates on silver standard and party splits in 1896 era

The article compiles partisan exchanges over the silver issue, noting Republican support for bimetallism and criticism of gold standard advocates. It references Kansas water works, the Kansas Avenue bridge, and figures like Teller and Hobart, with quips about Jerry Simpson and convention behavior.

Kansas Avenue

Among Railroad Men and Board Meeting in New York

The reorganized St Louis and San Francisco railway will hold its first board meeting in New York City tomorrow. Key topics include branch line operations, a possible permanent arrangement with Weaw companies for operating all lines, and the Anthony branch extending 16 miles. Officers are expected to be re elected and changes in the traffic department are anticipated.

St Louis & San Francisco Railway New York City Weaw Companys Anthony Corporation of Flours

Missouri Kansas Texas absorbs subsidiaries by stock consolidation

The Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway plans a $5,400,000 consolidation to absorb subsidiaries. The Missouri Kansas Eastern line from Boonville to St Louis will enter St Louis, linking to the St Louis and Kansas City railroad. The St Louis and Kansas City line extends westward to Halden, uniting divisions for through traffic. The Southwestern Minnll railway will run from the main line south of Parsons to coal properties in southeastern Kansas.

Missouri Kansas Parsons

Why Atchison Hesitates Over Atlantic Pacific Plan

The Atchison hesitates to boost fixed charges if the Atlantic & Pacific can only earn enough to pay taxes and contribute nothing to bond interest. A proposed $16,1000 fleet mortgage at 40 percent could raise fixed charges by $320,000, risking inability to meet payments under the new plan.

Atlantic & Pacific Atchison Atchielon Ja

Robert Dunlap III seriously ill at Copeland Hotel

Robert Dunlap III assistant to the state solicitor is severely ill with bowel trouble at his Topeka home. He arrived in Topeka for a visit and has grown worse since Saturday night with physicians calling his condition serious. E Bailey heads to Prisco. WE Palley to join Santa Fe settlement as St L & San Fensecisco rail chief.

Robert Untep Santers and Company Timots Copeland Dunlap Topeka E. Bailey Prisco WE. Palley D. B Robinson Santa Fe St. Louis & San Fensecisco Avci

Republicans Pledge on St Louis Platform Causes Stir

A faction of Republicans in a local race circulated a pledge urging support for a candidate who backs the St Louis platform. The document reportedly rests in James Gillett's office with 31 signers, though Gillett refused publication of the names and said the pledge was not to be signed. A reporter found few new signatures and noted party leaders discouraged of further action.

Cherokee Sentinel Rep Republican Party St Louie Wichita St. Toulo Corgeseman St. Laiths Major Anderson Worm W. £. Ellison James Giffett W. d. Sites A. K. Rodgers W. H Williams AM. Pater B.S. Stambaugh M. Bundy C. 8. Bancom A. W. Hop King W. M. Yom J. W. Gardiner W. Rees M. Hay John Ewing George Winblagton J Mf Wilkerson Db. N. Burdge AH. Vunce James Burgess T.H. Haskall Jemnen Gillett Journal Gillett

Auditorium, Kansas City to Lead 1896 87 Theater Season

The Auditorium in Kansas City, under Manager John P. Slocum, secures top metropolitan attractions for the 1896 87 season. Contracts with Richard Mansfield Nat C Goodwin W J Crane and others promise a premier program, with extensive renovations and capacity for 2760 patrons. Excursions from nearby towns will be announced in the State Journal.

Kansas City Auditorium Will John P. Slocum New York City Richard Mansfield Nat C. Goodwin W. J. Crane Panny Davenport Rhea Lilian Russell Opera Company Francis Wilson Opera Company Prank Daniels Opera Company Whitney Opera Company Rob Roy Sousa Colonel Maplesor London Land Bancroft E M Joseph Holland Ree Mather Rosabel Morrison Carmen Jefferson-Delis Opera Company Delis Opera Company Slocum Kanens City National Bank of Commerce of Missouri River The State Journal

HAINLEY'S VACATION PROMISES DELAYED TRAIN STOP

Canton dispatches report rumors of Maj. McKinley visiting Roxbury en route to Boston for a vacation. He says he would enjoy the trip but remains firm in his decision, despite friends urging a change amid stirring national times.

Canton U.luis New Yorke Central Boston and Albans Maj McKinley Boston Roxbury Mass Maj. Machinley

Unveil Warren Statue in Prospect Park Brooklyn

A bronze statue of General Gouverneur K. Warren near the Memorial arch in Prospect Park Brooklyn was unveiled before a large crowd. The work honors Warren’s role at Little Round Top Gettysburg and commemorates the Union victory on the left flank. The statue, a gift from G K Warren Post No 236, bears Warren’s name and notes his service as Major General and engineer corps officer born January 6 1820.

Little Round Top Gettysburg New York Stronze Gouverneur Kembie Warren Memorial Arch Prospekt Park Brooklyn Gaderal City of G. K. Warren Department of New York A. D Gouverneur Kemble Warren Corpa Enginesia U.S. A Gold Springs Newport

Tacoma Carnival Parade Crowned Queen in Public Festivities

Tacoma mirrors California style with a grand parade and concert. General J. M. Ashton directed the first parade of the day. Mrs. H. G. Foster crowned queen by Governor McOrnos, and Mayor Fawcett held the city keys. Over 30,000 spectators watched as the procession moved through Wright Park and main avenues.

Tacoma Los Angeles California Might J. M. Ashton Wikins Wright Puri H. G. Foster Rome Mcoros Fawcett Wclfle Aventue

Rockefeller Wins Foreclosure Case for Tabernacle Church

New York City Bapt ist mission sued in supreme court to foreclose four mortgages totaling 83 000 on the Tabernacle Baptist church at Tenth Street and Second Avenue. Rev Dr D C Potter pastor. Mortgages mostly held by John D Rockefeller. Rents and interest kept church open as Baptist place of worship and a fire restoration fund required. Justice Smyth ruled for the Baptist Mission.

New York New York City Baptist Mission Supreme Court Tabernacle Baptist Church Simet Second Avenue D. C. Potter John D. Rockefeller Tewas Justice Smyth Baptist Mission Bates Anita Wavers

Cleveland's Hammock. Three Double Built for President Cleveland

Jesse Arter of Zanesville has completed a hammock ordered by President Cleveland. He says the piece is built three double and will support the president at his heaviest fighting weight. The project grew from a fishing net Arter presented three years earlier, which led to repeated orders and further commissions.

Zanesville Jesse Arter Cleveland Arter

Harrison Cottage Sold After Half Price Sale

Ex President Harrison sold his Cape May cottage for about half its original cost. Philadelphia buyer W K Dubis purchased the property. A 1880 planter had proposed gifting a president’s cottage to boost business but the venture failed after土地 and plans unraveled.

Cape May N. J Harrison Ats W. K. Dubsis Philadelphia Mary John Wana Gen. Sewell George W Childe

Tomb Nears Completion at Grant Memorial Dome

New York observers report stone work on the Grant's Tomb dome is nearly finished with the final stone to be set in about two weeks. Sculptors continue shaping granite blocks at the base while a stone frame with white glass will be installed. Crowds gather daily to watch the perilous work atop the monument on Riverside Drive.

Grant New York Hiverside Drive

Marlboroughs to occupy Marble Palace at Newport this season

The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough will reside in the Marble Palace at Newport from July 26 through the season. Their entertainments there will follow the grand London and Behmet style, a plan agreed last year before the wedding and kept secret from close acquaintances.

Duke Duchess of Marlborough Marble Palace New York Duke and Duchess of Marlborough Newport London Bhenbete

Destitution in Topeka Report Highlights Three Of Families

Mrs. Thorpe describes three poverty cases in Topeka needing immediate aid. A East 614 East Eighteenth Street family, mother ill with consumption and a newborn, father a junk dealer. East Seventeenth Street family with a man, woman, and babies, one infant died. old man over 70 near Fifteenth and Chandler, helpless and penniless. Also notes a Vanderbilt yacht strike where guards on the Valiant refused to work on Independence Day and were discharged.

Perann Seventeenth Street van Buren School House Wweok Fifteenth and Chandler Streets Vanderbilt City Island N.Y Island Ty

Fastest Mile Ever Made in Kentucky Record

The Kentucky editors’ trip to the Press association meeting featured a 72 mile journey from Elizabeth town to Bowling Green completed in 72 minutes. The fastest mile was 53 seconds with one dead stop. Engineer Joe Rehm and Dr A P Sawyer were noted figures.

Kentucky Lawrenceburg Press Association Elizabethtown Bowling Green Joe Rehm

SPECTER FROM THE DEEP IS THE BURLINGTON ROUTE RATES

Travel notices advertise low excursion rates to the East via the Burlington Route with Hale rates and various conventions listed. It notes Baptist Young People's Union in Milwaukee July 16 19 National Republican League in Milwaukee August 3 Democratic convention in Chicago and a ticket agent for via Chicago and via Vestibuled Limited. Also mentions bicycle races at the Topeka Exposition Company July 16 and 21.

Burlington Buffalo N. C Christian Endeavor Washington Baptist Young People’s Union of America Milwaukee National Republican League Milwau Democratic ‘Convention Chicago Uckets Steoth I. W. Wakeley Meen St. Louis Topeka Exposition Company

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