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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1896
Page
4
March conditions forecast for Kansas show tonight and Thursday turning colder in the extreme north, with southwest winds. Amid statewide political chatter, figures debate navy spending, currency policy, and labor protections as issues swirl through Topeka and Wichita.
A reader surveys possible outcomes if a president is elected by the House, noting state-based voting would affect outcomes and a silver candidate could become vice president in a deadlock. The piece also covers legal loopholes in whisky law and broader frustrations with government responsiveness to the people.
Senora De Lome, wife of the Spanish minister, asserts strong views on the Cuban junte, calling insurgents bricands and criticizing pro independence politicians. Her social sway in Washington and multilingual talents are noted, with mentions of Cadiz birth and royal lineage.
In St Louis on March 24 Joseph B. McCullagh discusses his paper The Globe-Democrat and explains the 1 cent price cut driven by competition with The Republic. He recalls the editorial room, contrasts past and present offices, and notes that increased circulation relies on more advertising to cover costs.
Edith Seessions Topper surveys New Year events, detailing Mrs Charles Brown of Lexington Avenue as the champion amateur golfer and listing prominent society women and their talents. The piece notes extravagant jewelry, such as Mrs Bradley Martin and Mrs George Gould tiaras, valet systems, costly confectionery, and the Metropolitans gala crowns, ending with a nostalgic hymn reference and a memory of childhood.
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