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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1896
Page
4
The paper lists home delivery options for Topeka and surrounding regions with weekly rates and long term subscription details. It notes a permanent office at 509 Kansas Avenue and a New York business address for advertisers, inviting local advertisers and traders to use the American Newspaper Publishers platform.
The Topeka Daily State Journal shows higher circulation in the first six months of 1890 with a large daily average and Sunday edition not published by Topeka or Kansas. The monthly period ending June 1890 records a substantial audience compared to competitors.
A fragmented OCR entry from the Topeka Tail State Journal dated June 30 1896 to July 1576 records editor names and circulating figures. It mentions circulation milestones from January 1831 to 1892 and daily averages across years with several garbled numerals.
A Dallas County grand jury accuses Mari Huunk of corruption and bribery for attempting to telegraph offers to influence electoral votes. The panel seeks cooperation from Western Union to disclose telegrams to pursue related prosecutions.
A long critique argues that trusts harm democracy and labor by stifling competition and exploiting political power. It cites Dr Newton and others to claim trusts concentrate control, raise prices, limit employment, and corrupt government, urging vigilance against monopoly influence and the abuse of public privilege.
A fragmentary Gotham model tale hints at Eva Cervantes set to marry into a family running a wholesale dry goods business in New York. The text mixes questions about a favored minute, timing, and social status with scattered names and improvised dialogues from a crowded city scene.
A letter from Muntor Horatio N. tee of South Bakadena Cal describes the Harpers Ferre family, including Annié Hrdan Ag, the youngest daughter of Captain Joan Bown, left north Elba after a house fire destroyed their home in northern California. The family has lost their possessions and has no funds for winter, pleading for aid from friends to survive the harsh season.
A scrambled report describes a New York Treasury theft in which counterfeit or mislaid coins were seized near a post office. Officials say the haul involved thousands of dollars in gold and to whom it belonged remains unclear. Investigators seek leads on suspects amid confusion over dates and amounts.
A confused Chicago report claims Chairman James denies conceding defeat in a heated race. The statement asserts not giving up the field for Brean’s senior and university support remains uncertain as opponents prepare for a tense election.
Report details shark activity creating extreme danger as a steamship crew struggles with frayed rigging and lines. Men attempt to manage the peril for hours while sharks menace the vessel near the rigging and deck. Benny Dixey and wife reunite after six years as he hails from New York. Henry Hilton borrows $500,000 in a notable financial filing tied to properties including Colonnade hotel and Ye Olde London in New York City.
At the Pennsylvania German society sixth annual meeting Rev Phenitiie E Schmank was created preririgid. Prominent members spoke on the Pennsyl vania Dutch and their strong community role. The article traces German immigration from Palatine Swabia and Württemberg to London and the English colonies, noting many settled in Pennsylvania and preserving customs while contributing as good citizens.
London elect Georg Fawdel Phillips will become the second member of his family to hold the office. A prominent Jewish businessman and former alderman, he has long been involved in metropolitan politics and policing. He takes office November 9 at Guildhall, riding in a ceremonial procession to Mansion House, presented to the lord chief justice and court dignitaries, serving as a major civic figure for 13 months.
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