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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1896
Page
4
Subscriptions for the State Journal are listed with weekly and daily editions and two price options. The 28 weekly edition price and permanent home address are provided along with office contact details and newspaper address in Topeka.
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a leading position in circulation for the period ending June 1896, noting it has distanced rivals among daily and Sunday papers. Details on figures and other outlets are referenced but unclear in the fragment.
The Topeka Daily State Journal lists daily circulation figures for the first half of 1896 from January 1 to June 30. Totals by day and month are shown with reported averages including a six month daily average and yearly tallies. Editor and Proprietor notes include how growth was calculated by dividing weekly totals by 168 and provides a summary of the paper’s six month performance.
A fragmented reform era letter reflects on Morrill and Morr, Gibbs, and party machines in Topeka and Chicago. It discusses press rivalry, patronage, and the pushback against Republican and Democratic lines, noting voter independence and railroad influence in shaping outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Atchioma elevating railroad wares for Mc Kinley over other Kansas railroads and paints, with unclear context or complete details. The readable text suggests comparisons of campaign or procurement figures but lacks coherent facts, dates, or names to form a definite incident.
A fragmentary report accuses Republican committees of withholding election results on Wednesday to influence public perception. The piece cites unnamed parties and aggrieved individuals alleging mischief around the vote and a delayed, inaccurate retelling of events following the election.
The noted physician Dr R Flower of Bus 1 ton Mans plans a brief itinerary through Kansas including visits to Alimon House Lenikines and University establishments. The trip aims to offer medical consultations, with attention to public health concerns and professional outreach.
Unclear fragments indicate Kentucky voters and party tensions over a Republican public vote. Mentions Louisville, John Curllaje, and a contested election with references to Democrats and a possible Senate candidate. Details are garbled and names uncertain due to OCR.
Kenton of Raymond, Kansas forwards a letter to The State Journal editor debating the farmer's view of national politics. He questions the impact of reform and the women's vote, referencing party lines and land issues amid posturing about monetary policy and President Cleveland era figures.
A woman, wife of Toke W. Dorsiy of Paltiere, was killed while walking beside a moving freight near Cumberland. A 49 pound lump of coal struck her as the train passed, knocking her to the ground. She was found unconscious and died after several hours.
Members of the National Association Of Merchant and Trader plan a November Chicago gathering. Tickets list a voyage from Santen Fe route on November 7 with return by November 28. The program includes a local meeting, speeches by state president and other prominent women, and social events during the convention.
A fragmented note mentions November 4 and a time card change affecting personnel, with unclear references to Dew time card and empire numbers. The readable bits point to a home rowit decision and potential implementation of new timing rules.
A Kansas political scramble centers on who will fill the state pension agent post. Maj. Anderson denies seeking the slot while signaling past offices he wants. Rumors link A. W. Smith of McPherson to the appointment, with Cy Leland and Missouri factions influencing the process amid topeka political maneuvering.
A fragmentary report discusses Doster and allyship with women suffrage supporters. It notes an appeal to the populace, calls for landmark enfranchisement, and mentions political maneuvering around a court seat and committee appointments amid gender voting rights debates.
A garbled reader endorsement lists testimonials for Za FOR cold remedies. Messages from J Suants of New York City pastor E E Piencs of Clarion Indiana and May Orme of Brooklyn claim relief from colds grip catarrh influenza and related ailments. A druggists or ballad free offer appears amid the misread text.
Old reports recount Major General Miles congratulating McKinley on his victory. The message, dated Washington November, lauds the country, praises the nation’s governance, and notes reaction across the capital. Telegraph and letter responses flood in, with clerical and political figures weighing in on the new administration.
New York reports a partial recovery in Dan & Co’s weekly trade review amid shifting markets. The piece notes evidence of changing demand, with mentions of wheat, cotton, iron goods, and market instability tied to political events, along with a Leavenworth Apple Carnival club slate and state secretary postings.
An amateur rider in Stanley Bay Town rode a mile in 58 seconds but the attempt is not recognized as a record since it was not officially sanctioned and the wind conditions were adverse. The event occurred yesterday amid a strong tailwind and unclear timing, leaving the mark unofficial.
A garbled Tol! Gate War item from Kentucky mentions a Madison County return with 2 000 gajoq hy fet tree turnpiles and voting totals including a two-thirds requirement. The piece includes scattered names, local businesses, and notices about concerts, vocalists, and violin piano talent from the Beethoven Conservatory and mentions De Witt's Life Early Pills and mineral water.
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