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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1896
Page
4
Tepeles Daily State Journal Sets Record March Circulation
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a March circulation of 10,678, higher than any Sunday or weekday paper in town. The report covers daily and Sunday editions from March 1 to March 31, detailing total copies printed, average daily circulation, and year to date growth with figures for 1945 and earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toptha
Wularbe
Tepeles
Daily State Journal
Tupela
State Zwerunt
Tnechistee
Folterra
Bungay
Stonday
MAN S.iaoennese Ootary Feoeeyy
Eauen
Topeka Daily State Journal
Biarch
Weather Indications and Political Ruminations from Chicago
Readable fragments discuss a Chicago weather forecast with rain likely and easterly winds, alongside political painpoints about silver and gold factions, presidential patronage cuts, and concerns over influence on the 19th century campaign. Names and places appear in scattered form.
McKinley tariff and silver politics shift dominates Congress
A fragmented political scene shows Democrats and Republicans blaming each other as they push for tariff and silver issues. The New York World notes McKinley tariff support and silver coinage could shape the next Congress, with senators like Teller and McKinney stirring debate and party leaders wary of adjournment before conventions. The piece also discusses Supreme Court cases and electoral attitudes among bankers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mckinney
New York
Fis
Wilbold
Gieone
Senate
Trunk Robbery Aboard Missouri Pacific Train
A Missouri Pacific line passenger reports her trunk stolen while en route from St Louis to Barthe. The conductor and escort allegedly aided the theft, with witnesses noting a young woman could not be located upon arrival at Talon. Missouri authorities investigate, conductor identified as John Franch.
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Aie
Pa- Alfio Oiffetale
Recete
Kat
Missouri
Kansas
Tee
Pdi
Aise Reysere
Talon Station
Jett
St. Louie
Berthet
Barthe
We Woman
John Franch
Prerioh
Konsux
Fraudulent letter swap ends with framed potrait scam
The case centers on a fraudulent business scheme involving Mark Manker and partners who aimed to procure portrait frames on commission. Promises of contracts, payments of $1 and $2.50, and a two week delivery timeline unravel as letters reveal misrepresentation to victims including Wilson Fosser of Foster Art College in St Louis.
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Muanker
Nuinker
Tivaneth
Arg Bennett
Marhera Place
Aril
Manker
Wilson Fosser
Foster Art College
Olive Street
St. Lutte
Peculiar Breakfast Tribute at Chiiero Club Anniversary
GEO R PECK recalls a small crowd at a breakfast event honoring Joseph, with praise for American manhood and Jeffersonian ideals. The piece notes plans for a ceremonial celebration of the club’s anniversary and mentions Mr Jefferson’s admired character, amid reflective remarks on national pride.
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Tessraen
Pelowahip Club
Chicheo
Joseph Doitersen
Pritay Mariage
Chitim Herald Age
Perils Ag
America
Jefferson Tin
Ery
Mheractor
Fentaniy
Chiese
Tabor Block Sale Tied to Mortgage Foreclosure
Denver May 1 The state court decision allows foreclosures on the Tabor Opera House and adjacent property with sale planned at public auction. The Arapahoe county court granted Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company authority to foreclose on a mortgage valued at 5,000,000 dollars. Laura Smith appears in the related pension matter.
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Preme
Denver
Tabor
Ttator
Brock
Seema Ertais
Wanttime Court
Arapahoe
Chatron Court
Western Mutual Life Inauratres Company
Watlority
Laura 2
Smith
Tie Court
Untitled Santa Fe Advertisements and Pure Health Claims
A garbled ad page reports Santa Fe advertising manager Jim AvoorTnl in Denver promoting a colorado pleasure book and London bound fruit shipments. It cites Secretary Jaykeen proposing cherry and apple shipments, mentions Blood Purifier products, Peerless Steam Laundry, and Dr AP Sewyer testimonials, with multiple names and addresses included.
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Mary
Jim
United States
Melvin Dennes and the Viable Sextuplet Cyclist Race
A historic feature profiles Melvin Dennes of Denver and the emergent sextuplet wheel racing concept. The piece traces evolving speed feats, gear innovations, and the race to push athletic and mechanical limits, framing Dennes as a pivotal figure in early American cycling lore.
Boxing and baseball notes from early era sports scene
A scattered summary notes several boxers and baseball prospects, naming Abia spring pitchers Briggs Ervind Seymour and others with intemperate habits. Sam Thompson of Philadelphia praised for steadiness and long innings, while Billy Murphy and Lavigne tease boxing draws in San Francisco and England. Discussions include Boxers Skirly McPertland Barnett and plans for 16 round bouts May 26 in Toronto rowing event contexts.
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Abia
National League
Briggs
Ervind
Seymour
Bower
Doheny
Dindamen Fin
McCranry
Maria Ant Fareniun
Promian
Sotiet
Inagins
Sam Thompsan
Eh Phindolphia
Waterkna
Naure
Falder
Thompson
Fromeie Tires
P. Davien
Billy Pummer
al Smith
England
Kid Lavigne
Dick Burgu
Tom Sharkey
Danyer
Ed Smith
San Francis Po
Murphy
Any
Namin
America
Ibis
George Dizon
Palumsr-Murphy
Jack Skirly
Brooklyn
Billy Ahournbins
Kia McPertland
Charley Barnet
Duck McAulfe
Hot Springs
Iack
Bishonkin
Frank Zimpfer
Tomeny Dizon
Taronto
Tack Iverhardt
McKeever
Jon Guns
Baltimore
Frank Joe
Erne
Birds With Big Records and Flying Pigeons Compete Worldwide
A San Francisco importer touts prize winning pigeons with long distance sightings across European cities. Descriptions cover red cock birds racing to Antwerp from London and Dover, with flights up to 660 miles, and record claims extend to many cities including Paris and Edinburgh. The piece notes training, equipment, and Canadian customs rules affecting pigeon racing enthusiasts.
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Willam A. Dumin
San Pranciess
Esch
Antwerp
London
Dover
Aspacimen
Birminghall
Manchester
Carlisle
Edinburgh
Perth
Laverness
Bere
Hella
Bardens
Paris
Crieana
Paultiers
Baris
Bourgoy
Golf Links Opened In Van Cortlandt Park For Public Use
In New York City news a local firm earned funds to set up golf links in Van Cortlandt Park for public use. The park authority requires a permit and outlines a fee structure. The course seeks to host a special match and draw better players, with many women and young men practicing for upcoming tournaments.
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New York
Golf Hawken
New Yerk Tity
Bbe Park
Commins- Rdbure
van Cortlandt Park
Fee van Cortlandt
York City
Delar i Club
Fon
Inks
Euiner
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