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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
4
Permanent home at State Journal building, Topeka address listed. Subscription options include carrier delivery in Topeka and surrounding areas, by mail weekly, three months, or yearly, with rates and offices noted. Readers and advertisers urged to use the paper’s office for services and inquiries.
Fragmented report discusses the incoming administration handling census data and public transmission. It references figures like Mr McKinley, Mr Bryan, and state officials, noting reform drives, political commentary, and looming economic and regulatory questions.
A distorted report links a Wall Street broker to forged senatorial initials and stock manipulation amid fears of a war with Spain. The piece notes government mobilization talk, defense contracts, and a broader political push by reformers, with figures like Mayor Pingree and party leaders cited.
A garbled report describes extensive flood conditions affecting Seattle and the Great Northern Railway area. It notes trains halted, stations flooded, and travel limited to essential routes. The piece mentions authorities coordinating relief and forecasts ongoing risk for days.
A garbled report details Vanderbilt securing a large sum amid maritime and travel notices. It mentions Winter Tourist rates, a chord of international travel changes, and a bizarre anecdote about a Brazilian equestrian heiress linked to a local grocer.
The letter page quotes a Gold Democrat stance condemning abuses of Kansas and urging unity across parties. It praises persistence, defends the state against partisan attacks, and urges support for law and order while criticizing trade boycotts.
A partial list outlines state and federal salary figures and officials connected to the McKinley administration. It names officers and positions in Topeka and highlights salaries for clerks inspectors and superintendents, along with the distribution of offices and anticipated costs for government operations.
Santa Fe November 20 An announcement states Sule CE Foster husband of J Rilen Foster a noted lecturer and public figure is a candidate for the governorship of New Mexico He claims a strong chance at election Foster has for years managed ventures in irrigation and farming in northwest Mexico about 100 miles north of Disramry Colo The State House Contracts The executive council met discussing sidewalk contracts and entrances to the state house adjourned to meet again on Sunday Likely completion contracts hinge on council approval and a dispute over walk types persists Barnost thai S10 Kan ave
La Fayette college faculty suspend members of the sapphmore class for hazing Marine Henry M. Pays of South Head Illinois who cut Pays whiskers during the hazing incident. Drummed Paine out of town. editor and deputy involved in separate Paris fight. Northern ship Alameda voyage and a Northern bark Seined with 16 men reported believed sunk. Silver Leaf brand preserves advertised by Wil dur & Co.
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