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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
4
Frank P. O. Maclennan reports on subscription terms and the Topeka State Journal Building headquarters. The piece surveys Democratic and Republican positions at Chicago conventions, tariff and silver debates, and local Kansas political figures like Charley Curtis, with remarks on Grover Cleveland and party platforms.
Circulation figures for the first six months of 1806 show daily averages for the Topeka Daily State Journal. The report notes variation by day and week with Sunday editions included in the totals.
The report lists daily circulation for six months ending January and June across 1599 related years with totals like 1 637 810 copies, an average per issue of 10 625. The document presents the Daily average for several years and notes editor and proprietor details.
Maurice Grau of Abbey Schoeffel Grau to succeed Sir Augustus Harris as manager of Covent Garden Theatre. He notified his legal representative Edward Lauterbach that creditors’ reorganization plan requires Abbey Schoeffel Grau to stay with the new company and not engage in other operatic ventures, prompting his cautious acceptance.
The text argues against claims that a trade deficit drains the gold reserve, citing historical balance of trade figures from 1889 to 1883 under Harrison and Cleveland. It contends newspaper and campaign rhetoric misstates economic factors and asserts voters deserve the truth about economic policy and the gold standard.
Lawrence Journal cites a free silver argument questioning if paper money can be made worth a dollar. The St Louis Republican platform and the Constitution are invoked, with critics arguing the U S moves toward independence in currency, while England’s consent is debated. White Engle comments on the chaos in currency policy.
New York July 10 Miss Margot Hobart daughter of the late Francis Hobart of New York and niece of Garrett A Hobart of New Jersey, for long to debut at a local vaudeville house in a sketch called Pausting. She inherits a fortune at 21 and is said to have posed for many artists. She is 25 years old with a mezzo soprano voice and noted comedy ability.
Mrs. Coe Stewart of Cleveland has arranged a July 16 excursion for Cleveland women to visit Major McKinley at his Canton home. A large turnout is expected with streetcars to Meyer's lake two miles away for daylong exercises. Elroy M Avery will deliver the congratulatory address and Mrs. Stewart will write a special song. Several hundred former soldiers and sailors from Cleveland will join the visit.
A New York shipment of western pottery features cuspidors bearing Maj. McKinley images. The slogan goods show the brand McKinley and sell for 2.95 dollars. Supporters call the items a low populist trick as the campaign heats up.
Col Whitley rebuts Hobart's money theory in a lengthy letter to the State Journal. He argues that the value of money is created by demand, not intrinsic metal value, and questions the premise that gold or silver possess inherent worth. He contends legislation can alter money's value and cautions against devaluing current currency.
An editorial notes a misattribution in the Silver Knight Watchman regarding an Ingalls letter printed as a special correspondent piece from the Republican convention. It clarifies Mr Ingalls did not author the piece and disclaims any claim of his authorship while explaining the confusion and ensuing controversy.
Councilman Skinner, once a strong supporter of Sanitary Officer W. B. Stewart, did not object to Stewart’s removal by Mayor Fellows. The mayor filled the post at the electric light plant with Skinner’s brother in law John Patterson, displacing P. Olson, a hard working Swede with a large family. The $50 a month trimmer job was created to placate Skinner and appease political demands.
The notice promotes elaborate compartment sleepers at standard rates to St Louis and Chicago with free chair cars and dining service. It lists ticketing through the Burlington route and Vestibuled Limited, signed by LW Wakeley, general passenger agent St Louis. It also includes miscellaneous testimonials about medicines and a local pharmacy ad.
Palmer of Zanesville Ohio voices the silver movement's reach as eastern clerks tour for silver speakers in farming districts. He notes voters vary by party but farmers may decide this issue. contrasts with Foraker supporters and McKinley. The exchange highlights questions about currency policy and regional outreach.
Stockton California July 10 Army worms swarm the San Joaquin Valley with millions seen along roadsides near Linden Ampexnor Ortingh’s place. Farmers report vast numbers and fear a repeat of past outbreaks that decimated apricots and small fruit in the region.
Philadelphia obituary notes the death of W D Barnitz a noted taxidermist at Magnolia Place Delanco road near the city. He long worked for PT Barnum and originated the mermaid woolly horse and other curio exhibits. His home housed many taxidermy specimens and drew visitors.
C A Johnson of Windfield travels to Topeka backing Senator L F P King of Cowley county for the Populist gubernatorial nomination. He says King’s strength is rising, likely avoiding a third place at the convention, with broad district and Democratic assurances expected. Free Silver rally noted in St Louis on July 22.
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