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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal lists subscription details for daily and weekly delivery, temporary quarters at East Seventh Street, and a Kansas Avenue address. It notes rates, carriers, and printing locations, reflecting typical newspaper logistics and advertising options of the era.
The Topeka Lily State Journal reports leading circulation with the paper distanced from all competitors. The daily average for the first six months ending June 1895 is 43, while the Topeka daily or Sunday papers published in Topeka or Kansas show a circulation of 80.
The circulation for each day of the period is listed. January 1 to June 30, 1596 inclusive. Figures cover daily issues of the Topeka Daily Journal for six months.
Topeka Kan July 1 18y6 details growth and circulation figures from 1885 through 1896 show daily averages and annual print runs. The text cites years 1891 1893 and 1894 with fluctuating daily averages and total circulation figures.
A fragment from a Blaine speech in Congress discusses gold and silver coinage, remonetization, and the impact on American currency and European influence. The text links the silver demonetization debate to broader monetary policy and foreign trade concerns, citing figures and country actions.
A historical Q and A explains bullion values for gold and silver dollars, why gold superseded silver in 1873, and how coinage policy affects purchasing power. It discusses minting, parity, free coinage proposals, and the impact on England and other nations, noting the metal’s ongoing role in the currency system.
A letter to the Topeka State Journal argues for a grand state house dome fireworks display to celebrate the fall festival. The writer contends it would attract crowds, serve as a regional spectacle, and could be funded by local contributions guided by a Welcome theme in flaming letters. A. B. Smith signs.
In Black Hawk County Iowa the Democratic convention split with factions holding rival conventions. The gold men backed Cleveland administration and sought another national convention while the silver element supported the Chicago platform and ticket. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises at 113 and 14 W. 3rd st.
Committee of Fifteen debates fundraising for Reunion week with ten weeks left. About £5,000 of $6,000 target subscribed, only $2,196 raised and $425 spent. treasurer holds £1,770. Proposals include personal letters to potential donors and targeted solicitations, with firms in Dereon and Santa Fe offices identified as prospects. Recent contributors listed include Moeser Co, A M Fuller, Farrow, Merrill, Knox, Stillwell, Crawford.
The Committee of Fifteen selected 5000 hangers and 2000 posters for a festival and reunion to be posted in Topeka and surrounding towns. Designs by Hall company and Shepard include three color themes and images of McKinley Bryan and General Miles. Printing costs for 5000 hangers and 1000 two sheet posters set under $40 total. dissemination planned in Kansas and three Missouri towns.
After long discussion the assembly will use the fair grounds for Labor Day exercises on the reunion’s first day. Captain Titus reported Garfield park option with gate splits or full privileges, while the GA KR commander sees no objection to noon to night use and a $0 admission for veterans and $5 ticket holders. Captain Titus prefers an outright appropriation to cover assembly expenses.
The record shows a motion by Mr Bairé-I to present the assembly with the notes and seek an appropriation of 135 dollars for the project. The discussion references ensuring the ad mission remains free to air during the next year. The text is fragmentary but indicates a financial request tied to public broadcasting objectives.
The Fail Festival features a parade of Big Fordzountes and the Zouave units plan rapid expansion. One company already started with five more to organize soon, drills set for evenings at the state house ground, and officers listed. The Fifteen Committee approved tents, souvenirs, and staffing with GAR veterans to assist, while speakers W A Stone and Galusha Grosal to address soldiers.
Mr Titls told the committee that Prof Wor rail and Almecit would start motive work on the Mragen and feature the big pageant Monday. Design enthusiasm appeared mixed among city chants, with none yet complete. Capital No. 3, AO UWL, ready to build an elaborate float for the Fall Festival parade, others pushing toward the same goal.
Major Anderson reports on a plan for single fare rates for the Fall Festival and a one cent per mile rate for old soldiers at the reunion. Railroads have not refused state reunions before. Rev Dr Fisher attended with a ministerial union proposal as preparations continue for a large turnout of veterans and families during reunion week.
Kansas City July 4 The board of education seeks a single large lot of about 40 000 square feet within the district bounded by Penn street Prospect avenue and Eighth to Fifteenth Streets to prevent being squeezed in a real estate sale. They plan a substantial initial outlay over 100 000 and expect remaining funds after two more bond issues Yeager and Oakley.
Denver July 24 Congressmen Charles A Towne of Minnesota is named among the signers of the manifesto issued by Senator Teller and other Republicans who bolted at the St Louis convention The name Towne was accidentally omitted from the copy sent out by Associated Press Man and S Dr A P Sawyer.
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