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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1896
Page
4
Fair tonight and Saturday with colder air, northerly winds. The piece veers into political speculation about tariffs, party loyalty, and convention loyalties, citing Kansas Republicans and figures like Curtis, Baker, and Morrill, critiquing delegate selection methods and urging reform within the party. The text reflects early 20th century concerns over political manipulation and interstate commerce.
Public access to council actions is urged with a call for no secret executive sessions except where city interests are at stake. Councilman Drew is praised for opposing star chamber meetings and demanding sunlight on contracts and city actions. The piece links openness to accountability and criticizes secrecy in governance.
The Fifty fourth congress has issued ten notable speeches, notably Towne of Duluth on silver and Tillman on France, with high circulation and vivid debate. McCleary and Hailey also feature, as readers flood the mails with copies, while Dingley’s dense orations see far fewer requests.
The article notes that speeches by Senators Sherman Lodge Morgan and Chandler are read by a narrow local audience in each district. Eastern and city audiences receive extensive press coverage while country members have lower distribution. Senator Jones of Arkansas sees rising circulation for his silver speech from an initial 10 900 copies, with steady growth anticipated.
Sir John Millais, famed English artist, chosen to succeed Lord Leighton as Royal Academy president. A self made painter who rose from child prodigy to millionaire, Millais sold portraits for 10 000 to 15 900 dollars and helped found the pre-Raphaelite movement. He lives in a palatial London home and spends much time in Scotland. His portrait of Gladstone is among his finest works.
Notice to depositors informs that the Topeka Sayings Bank will discontinue business services and no interest will be paid on accounts after March 3, 1896. Present books to A W Esownts, L G Beat, and the Treasurer of Topeke, Maness.
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