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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1896

Page

4

Subscription Thnals Offer for Topeka Delivery

Daily edition delivery and carrier service advertised for Topeka and surrounding towns. Includes price details and delivery options, with mentions of subscription terms and regional coverage.

Topeka Daily State Journal March 1896 Circulation Record

The Topeka Daily State Journal reports total copies printed in March 1896 reach 10 678 with a claimed Sunday circulation higher than any other Kansan daily. The statement lists daily dates March 1 to March 19 and notes issues, print runs, and publication details by the paper’s proprietors in Topeka Kansas.

Kansan Seatich Grustye Bunday Monnay Alnred Topuday Wellnesiay Maren Maret & Pridht Paturday Eter Thuretay Kurday Aiday Maret Dinte Rumber Lewes

Steady Growth in Weekly Averages Report

The record shows steady growth across multiple metrics with March and April averages detailed. Daily totals and weekly averages for May are cited, including named figures such as 10,861 and 13,79. The passage references storey-related data and various placeholders, indicating an OCR-damaged metrics page.

Weather Notes and Political Rumors Mentioned

The Kansan reports tonight and Saturday weather with likely thunder showers in the eastern portion, then clear skies and variable winds. It notes Speaker Red’s quorum issue and references Brutus Peffer and Julie Caoms, with discussions of river crossings and presidential race hints. Oregon election signals silver support and possible Republican Populist tensions.

Chitage Jane Kansan Uxene Iren Marcus Janisy Brutus Peffer Julie Caoms Clivéinnd Amt Chingo

Free silver debate spans nation in Kansas terms

The Kansas scene echoes nationwide as silver value and monetary policy provoke partisan debate. Senators Potter and others face voter scrutiny over a 76,000 river and harbor measure and the push for free coinage. observers warn of market impact and fiscal risk while party lines harden and public sentiment shifts.

Denver Sven Leavenworth Addiison Barry Justiity People of Kansas Wtak Petter Hin Parillet Pether Waalington Alberty Senstor Potter Cleveland

High School Commencement Divides Exercises Across Two Evenings

The high school held a two night commencement to reduce crowding as twenty graduates shared orations and essays on topics from Weather Vane to Poetry. Speakers included Clark G. Buttes and Misses Jeanie Donnell and Cistin Johnson with musical interludes and tributes to Perseverance and natural philosophy.

Board of ¢Utation Viet Nieht Aschen Mandelinclub Clark G. Buttes Mt Opwuon Ehthyd Henry Clay Daley Westry Mine Johnson Lee C Farlea Mabel Bund Otis W. Dalton Hidney Lanter Bliss Ina Stew Tee Barthim Shibner Thome St. Jiches Dankel Deronda Thieposker George Eluiatt Lucy Bloods Miles Tomerron Miike Heswoud Mina Findley Hepwle Babcock Essiny Censen Phoebus Eugene Fl Ware Bruth Barrett Teress America

Poetry on a Crook Sparks Circus Creek Detention

A deranged verse found on a man detained by police over suspected weapons hints at a larger crime plot. The poem, likely a comic opera draft, foreshadows a burglar plan for a bank theft and features a conspirator urging an accomplice to join a risky getaway.

First National Sillville Senich Elrousites Jinny Hope Bank Wight

Large cargo of berries reaches port aboard Chey steamer

The Chey of Milwaukee tied up at Frost Straweton Harbor with a record berry cargo for Graham & Morton. It delivered 25200 crates of strawberr ies and 1342 boxes of fruit, filling the ship’s decks with berries and food for the crew.

Chey Milwaukee Graham & Morton Truneportalion Company Aveliabie

Birth notices from multiple local families in unclear text

Birth announcements list daughters born to several families with addresses on Monroe and Fourth Streets and others on Fitch Street and Latuyadte area. The readable parts include names like Mr and Mrs Alfred Span and Mr and Mrs John Brokers, with vague references to accompanying details and dates.

Mire Mynroe Street Alfred Span West Fourth Street Okuehier W. A. Gilchriat Sia Street Re. John ‘Brokers Fitch Street Jobn A. Alexander Latuyadte Wisest George Rathban Katees Hunton Hugtie Sateyer Frank Sim

White House Slights Marriage of Mrs Stevenson

Washington June President and Mrs Cleveland are among those noted for omitting the marriage of Mrs Stevenson from public attention. The piece reports social strains at the White House amid Vice President Leveneon and other officials, with commentary on presidential discomfort regarding second-place plans and Gov. Gray of Indiana as a preferred successor.

White House Mias Stevenson Washington Mre Cleveland Leveneon Bev Ant Wien Hr. Cleveland Iloelt Gov. Gray Indan

Topeka City Council Proceedings Adjourned June 1886

Official council minutes show quorum present with Mayor Felinte presiding. Reports reference extending dam work to June 4 18%, franchise discussions, licensing changes, and streetcar route debate as the session adjourned to June 1.

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