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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1895
Page
4
The Daily edition is delivered by carrier for 19 cents a week to Topeka and suburbs or any Kansas town with carrier service. By mail three months or one year priced accordingly. The Weekly Edition is available per year.
Fragmented 1895 newspaper item references weather forecasts in Chicago and Shawnee County Kansas, political commentary on Cuban affairs and Spanish reinforcement, railroad expansion plans, and discussions on silver remonetization. Mentions Li Hung Chang, Indian commission, and possible presidential reactions to monetary policy.
A partisan clash over silver and gold standards pits Governor McKinley’s supporters against opponents. The plan to push gold as money basis is detailed with allies like Robsaat and Medill, aiming to win eastern delegates and tariff-leaning West support, while critics warn of Republican defeat if gold stands become policy. The piece also packs Kansas snippets on fashion, social clubs, local politics, and varied anecdotes from El Dorado to Sedan.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a cure for headaches and habitual constipation, claiming it cures by energizing the bowels. Promotes large bottles for fifty cents at J. K Jones' Drug Store. Also touts Beggs' Blood Pursuer and Blood Maker for vitality and looks, sold by W. R Kennady, and notes Topska Shirt Mfg. Co. shirts at 625 Jackson Street.
The Grand Librarian of New York and William J. Duncan are noted for high Masonic roles. Duncan was raised, served as master, and earned the thirty third degree in Chicago. Mississippi confirms expulsion action, Maine and Kentucky Freemasons pursue a $50,000 centennial fund with many subscriptions.
The supreme secretary reports January 1896 membership at 159,940 with 1,592 councils. Total W O B fund payments reach 24.8 million since 1877, 8.97 million in 1894. Missouri shows 85 councils and 4,609 members. deaths total 25, with 10,100+ death claims paid since organization. Other items cover Knights of Khoressan, Pythianism growth, new encampments in Passaic, and New Hampshire lodge establishment.
Grand Sachem Tenney of Massachusetts travels across reservations meeting many tribes. The Great Sachem Valley of New Hampshire has formed two tribes and the Past Sachems association of Massachusetts now counts over 400 members.
Federal authorities expose a forgery ring in San Francisco forging Chinese residence papers. The scheme, led by an ex customs official, planned to flood the country with 15 000 certificates and supply 10 000 to those aiding entry of Chinese. Both Chinese and white participants were involved in the operation.
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