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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
3
A compact, era tone survey of Topeka political chatter includes remarks on Senator Titman retirement, McKinley’s Kansas majority forecast, and the New Women Bible, with notes on railroads, tax offices, and local campaigns. It references Dick Blue, Comptroller Eckels, Hearst, Bryan, and local paper opinions across Topeka, Concordia, and Emporia.
A Topeka daily paper boasts leading circulation with figures for the first six months of the year. The statement notes high averages and comparisons to competitors, citing a large circulating daily readership and figures influenced by the period.
A garbled OCR summary lists daily movements or entries for the first half of a year, referencing dates from January 1 to June 30 and indicating figures such as 10 625. The text appears as a damaged archival note likely cataloging dates and entries without clear context or complete details.
In Topeka Kansas on July 1, 1969 Sistor and Proprietor are noted in a brief entry. The item records a local business event with a date and place, highlighting a small historical notice without additional context.
The article urges the Demo crate and Populists in the Fourth district to refrain from nominating against Curtis. It praises his silver stance and combat with gold faction attacks, arguing free silver Republicans remain independent and should not be forced into a party merger.
The piece analyzes the silver free coinage dispute, predicting Wall Street resistance as the public debate grows. It cites the New York World’s estimate of a five to six billion dollar potential infusion to bankers, then discusses Henry Call’s role and the shifting loyalties of gold Democrats toward McKinley or Bryan, suggesting a possible second gold ticket to influence November outcomes.
The Capital urges Congress to pass the Plumb bill for free river carriage and large paper money to aid the nation and the Republicans. It condemns winded speeches on election bills and notes voter fatigue over money influence in legislation. Kansas City Star reports a Topeka shooting by police, calling it a common habit of local police. Political commentary debates socialism and anarchism, arguing definitions and labels are muddled.
A Boston claimed journalist and Ruslan count, about 30, was arrested before sailing to Europe on the New York liner. He owed 3500 and offered 250 to withdraw a charge. He died by hanging with a pocket handkerchief after being locked up, the case linked to a hotel keeper and a warrant.
Cheap excursion rates via the Burlington Route to Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Utah and other territories. Tickets on August 4th and September 1st offered through agents. Official notice from L W Warrebley GP A St Louis So.
New York July 30 rumor swirled that ex Senator Calvin S Brice supported William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall. Brice did not deny the claim and supposedly endorses the ticket and most of the platform including opposition to income tax. He said no public statement today and would not define his position until Democrats act.
In San Francisco a pamphlet by California bankers argues that free silver at 16 to 1 endangers currency stability, capital, credit, and enterprise. It urges voters to oppose silver coinage and to protect national prosperity, families, and honor amid the presidential campaign debate.
In Kansas City on July 10 the public library reports a surge in demand for political literature on money issues. Clerks answer hundreds of questions daily as patrons seek explanations of free silver and the gold standard, with many readers including women showing strong interest in finance works and pamphlets.
Jacob Lamb Doty American consul at Tahiti arrived in San Francisco and described Tahitian affairs as largely peaceful except Raiatea where natives revolt against the French. The French show restraint, avoid slaughter, and wait for the islanders to come down to negotiate peace.
Christ hospital trustees vote to enlarge at once, adding rooms for private patients while existing space serves charity beds. Knight promises near iron bedsteads and ward furnishings. Private wards will house new private patients as large ward shifts to charity use. Terracombe Devonshire burned. London dispatch notes half the town’s business quarter burned with £100,000 loss but no fatalities.
Convention at Tacoma Wic July 5 notes the Republi canate nominating presidential electors and full state ticket to be chosen August 26. An anecdote touts Dr King's New Discovery with a testimonial from G Cailicutte druggist Beaversville IL who claims life saved from La Grippe after using the remedy.
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