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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1896
Page
4
A fragmented note describes a newspaper delivered by carrier with a yearly subscription price and regional distribution terms. The text mentions delivery areas, pricing, and the paper’s term conditions in a scratchy OCR fragment. It names no clear individuals or organizations beyond generic references to the State Journal and carrier delivery.
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a circulation of 10 678, claiming it exceeds any daily in Eanens. The statement covers March 1806 to March 1689 with daily figures around 10 800 and totals of copies printed, noting losses for the month.
The item reports Chicago weather May 23 with fair skies and cooler tonight, plus notes on political maneuvering. It references veto power debates, Kansas City Times discoveries about rail and harbor purchases, and opinions from The State Journal and The Independent about district politics and monetary policy debates.
A Wichita temperance lecture by Mr Prancis Murphy draws tears from audiences while critics urge practical reform over sentiment. The piece notes Topeka vigil and Kansas politics, citing editorials on Dr Burton and gold bugs, with mutual aims of public virtue and fiscal caution.
In Topeka's Raturcey race the Burton faction swept the primaries, nominating J. R. Burton-backed candidates for the statewide initiative and defeating anti Burton figures including B. D. McKeever. McKeever led a strong pro prohibition and reform bid but lost by a wide plurality. Local figures like Veale and Wood faced opposition amid a call for change from the old party coalition and concerns over candidate credibility and party integrity.
Fragmented notes recount remarks about bicycles and crops, mentions of delegates and local letters. Scattered lines reference a Wichita Telegram visitor, a woman's arrest for assault, and a local man reacting to beer. The text reflects terse, unreliable OCR of a late 19th or early 20th century prairie newspaper.
The Standards Bartin correspondent notes Li Kiung Chung has concluded negotiations with Russia. In return for a Russian talwey via Manchuria, Russia consents to China yearly doublings Mae Papert ducts despite opposition. China confirms studying the re- Tore whith China a. Sexyer- After using one pox Si aie Pustilien I find myself en aire My cast had been treated by Lay Bitner Kansas Ti Sim Pharmaectet at Kensus Mrs temtes lecture on Silver at Basten tal tone Admission 100.
A vivid portrait of Captain Robley D. Evans, “Fighting Bob,” talks through a wartime scene in Washington with Secretary Olney. The piece credits Evans with bold talk on using the fleet against Cuban targets and highlights his long military career from frontier service to modern commands.
For four years WHEELS for three yet are actually better. The text touts durable wheels. It highlights the Faylor Special and Beret of the Topeka people know as stylish and up-to-date. It claims wheels have been sold that never break down here.
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