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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1895
Page
3
The Topeka Daily State Journal announces it broke all records with a sworn circulation statement for the first half of 1895. It shows a six month total that surpasses prior records, underscoring growing readership and market presence in Topeka.
The State Journal boasts higher local circulation than all Topeka dailies, with sworn figures for 1893 1894 and 1895 showing average daily readers far surpassing rivals. It notes the Topeka Daily Capital posts higher postage but lower local reach, aided by evening trains delivering the latest Associated Press and state news.
Kansas and Oklahoma greyhound men back Chase county coursing meet at Cottonwood Falls on Nov 12. Promoters Mit Winnite Lee Coohhran Billy Heintz and J M Hamme report large entries from Emporia Hartford Herington Coupe Grove El Dorado and other cities. D C Luce of Great Bend will judge. Also notes on Wesleyan football consent rule and local sports tidbits.
In St Louis, proprietor Kuckeler of the Neupareil restaurant faced an upheaval as waitresses resisted Bloomers uniforms, prompting a compromise that stretched garments to cover knees. The dispute mirrored tensions over attire and labor, while unrelated ads and drug pitches appear alongside.
Judge West rejects the petition by W. H. Morrie county attorney of Crawford County seeking to bar enforcement of the Prohibition law. The ruling upholds the appointment of assistant attorneys general Dawes and Cogwell, asserting no right to block enforcement and noting the office’s need for information to aid the county. The decision likely heads to the beams for further action.
Gladys Wallis arrives at the James hotel with pet pouch and luggage. A basket is confused with a pup by hotel staff and a suspicious mood surrounds her room, while an assistant savager entertains guests with music as the situation unfolds.
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In Primscac, Pa, Andrew Carnegie unveiled a $500,000 gift to the civic project including a public library, art galleries, a museum and a music hall. Dedicatory exercises began last evening and will run through Saturday. Frederic Archer played an organ prelude. he will be paid $4,000 annually to direct free concerts in the building. The president and Ira Cleveland declined invitations to attend the opening.
In Ashland County and across the state, Breckinridge appears to have rebuilt political support. The Pollard case fallout subsides as predictions mount that he will win a seat in Congress, with whispers he may be backed for the U S Senate. Barghart's cigars promoted locally.
A major late night fire at Broadway and Miescher streets in New York damaged the Manhattan Bank and adjoining structures. The blaze caused extensive losses, injuring twenty five firemen and disrupting retail and warehouse tenants. Authorities estimate overall damage near five hundred thousand to one million dollars, with broader costs rising to three million.
Workers walk out as strike begins at 2 am. Train No 15 freight sits on a side track while only some crews respond. Foremen report no team crews secured yet. partial employe participation noted amid the disruption.
The article profiles Captain Johnsom Sides known as The Peacemaker of the Pintes, praised for preventing Indian conflicts in two states and guiding a peaceful transition away from warpaint and whisky. It also describes Paning Island royalty in San Francisco, Prince George Grieg and King Grieg, their American education prospects, and a curious scene with cable cars and Hawaiian context.
Intense election sentiment gripped the capitol amid uncertain outcomes. President Cleveland avoided the White House, staying at Woodley. Private Secretary Toorber attended the executive mansion and monitored special telegraph bulletins.
The ex state senator John P Harman died at 10 p m last night at his home in West Holden Missouri after suffering a stroke on the senate floor in 1585 since which time he has been an invalid The revised line notes a match race where John M Gentry defeated Joe Patches.
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