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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, with temporary and permanent office locations listed. It notes Washington and New York addresses for news staff and advertising inquiries.
A circulation statement for the first six months of 1896 shows the Topeka Daily State Journal leading local papers with an average daily print run around 10 625 and total six month circulation about 1 657 610. The report lists daily and Sunday figures for January through June, noting the proprietor and date line from Topeka.
A Chicago Record piece by David L. Siven argues that falling commodity prices reflect a shift in global power as silver and gold policies compress farmer incomes. It traces 19th century price dynamics, Britain’s silver purchases, India and China trade, and how monetary policy links to wages, debt payments, and international exchange rates.
The piece critiques attempts to align with the St. Louis platform and railings against Curtis voters. It argues Curtis knows his district and voters ignore platforms, notes Democrats avoid condemning Republicans, cites Populist aims unmet by Chicago platform, and laments a party reduced to history. The Democrats favor keeping tariffs unchanged amid party turmoil.
Dallas July 9 ex governor Hoge and his law partner face a mandamus fight with state counsel over a $2,600 fee to obtain blank licenses. The misdemeanor case centers on licensing prize fights and whether the old law remains valid or is void against public policy.
A London to Paine dispatch spreads a New York rumor that Chauncey Depew may marry Miss Collins, Horace Clark’s great granddaughter. Collins, raised by her father Clarence Collins and his wife, Rosalia Beecher, has spent much time abroad. The claim remains unconfirmed but is persistently repeated among Paris-based friends.
Sallie Ward Downs, famed antebellum beauty, died at Galt House after over a year of illness. She was 12 by some reckonings, and had previously married Bigelow Lawrince, later became Mrs Hunt. Her last husband Maj Downs survived her. She was noted as one of Louisville’s five most beautiful women.
George Paynter, bartender aboard the steamship Etruria, is hailed as the Old Man of the Sea after the ship docked in New York with 858,012 statute miles logged. Known for flawless duty, Paynter has never missed a day due to illness, the only sickness being typhoid fever during a detachment for service.
New York readers flocked to sea beaches last week, denting theater attendance. Despite rise of seaside amusements, few venues remained open with only four Dinghousen houses in operation. Broadway and Casino dominated, with De Wolf Hopper in El Capitan and Cungry Lederer’s company In Gay New York arriving. The Motel at Terrace Garden and sporadic Gilbert and Sullivan revivals at Herald Square filled remaining slots.
Showers tonight and Friday partly cloudy with showers in the eastern portion. Winds light to variable. Mineral Water advertised as the finest in the west by PHILLIPS at 12 W Eighth Ave.
London reports the July 22 wedding of Princess Maud of Wales to Prince Charles of Denmark. The queen will attend and the couple may ride through London to Sandringham. The trosseau, overseen by the Princess of Wales, features a white satin wedding gown, a Spitalfields woven fabric, numerous tailor made costumes, and many leather and silk shoes with royal initials on boot plates.
Sioux City July 9 The Woodbury county course aided George H St George J who seeks to defend his claim to a farm near Sioux City against English executors of his father s will The cadet of a wealthy English house came here twelve years ago with 200 to buy the farm Since his father has died the executors seek to dispossess him asserting the land was always his The issue centers on preventing foreigners from depriving a resident of his property
At Lincoln Park in Chicago a new female lion, renamed Mrs Leo, arrives from a traveling circus and is paired with a two year old male cub in Denver exchange. Keeper Sweeney seeks a companion to ease Lev the lioness loneliness as crowds flock to view the new arrival. The first public viewing draws large crowds.
The New York Convention is set for August 25 in Saratoga as Mr Platt carries the party forward. The Republican state committee fixed the date and place and pledged support to nominees. A McKinley memorial demanding a fair count sparked a heated exchange, then was referred to the county committee. A threat of a bolt from the Mekhinkcy league loomed, but the matter ended with Platt’s faction retaining control.
Passengers on a Forty-seventh Street car reported a startling scene as a striking young woman kissed a total stranger, clinging to him and calling him endearments before he escaped. The incident drew envious shouts and a flurry of chatter among riders yesterday afternoon.
The district weighs the congressional question as both parties delay opening campaigns while Democrats settle differences to nominate their ticket in Chicago. The county, once strongly gold standard, has shifted toward a populist mood. Populist National Convention set for St. Louis on July 2. Santa Fe announces round trip fare of $9.50 for July 1 20 and 21.
A terse note states that accepting a substitute is unavoidable and will avoid fuss, arguing that the substitute is not as good as the genuine article from URES Seine ac paige mae Sane. The message offers little justification beyond practicality.
The Scots writers Ian Maclaren and J M Barrie plan a three month U S lecture and reading tour from Boston to Chicago with 40 readings and sermons in churches and pulpits. Maclaren, Rev Dr John Watson, sails Sept 9 returning before Christmas to discuss Scottish tales and inspiration. Barrie, first U S visit, will join publisher Dr Nicoll in promoting Scots literature and stories. Barrie began as Edinburgh journalist before writing A Window in Thrums and other works that boosted his fame.
The article notes J M Barrie born in Kirriemuir and naming the town Thrums. It highlights popular stories like When a Man's Single and My Lady Nicotine and contrasts Barrie's less dialected style with Maclaren's.
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