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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1894
Page
4
Daily edition delivered by carrier costs 10 cents for two weeks to any Partapka or Giburts with same price in areas served by our carrier system. By mail three months costs 8.90, six months 8.50, one year 18.50. Weekly edition available by year at the same rate.
An obscure 2004 summary notes the greatest daily circulation in Kansas and references multiple months. The text mentions figures and percentages, with messy OCR including names like TorQkas and HOULEY CAWSL and dates in a nonstandard format. No clear events or entities beyond regional circulation metrics are identifiable.
Weather notes show fair and warmer tonight with southeasterly winds. Political commentary contrasts American and British ties, debates on gold standard, and anticipated shifts in January. The piece mentions Tom Watson, election certainties, and party insiders amid a disorderly election dispute in Georgia.
The piece argues to suspend pardons and remove the state board of pardons. It claims a clerk could handle clemency cases, reducing crime, court work, and political influence. The discussion also covers populist figures Koll and Jones, and mentions gubernatorial disputes across states in 1816 and political maneuvers.
A jumble of small town items reports quirky locals Charley Sandstone in Clark's Crook with grit, a closed Moss Rove restaurant at Coney, and a big wager described as the biggest hop since Satan. Notes mention Labene county population changes, a broom drive in Junction City, and a temperance society’s attempt to educate in law. Delays from delayed entertainments, overland travel plans, and a republican postmaster appointment round out the eclectic county dispatch.
The Kansas State Editorial Association plans its third annual gathering in Topeka January 21 22 and 23 inviting William M Watterson of the Louisville Courier Journal to deliver the keynote address. Local welcome will be by Lieut. Gay-elect James A Troutton with Arthur Capper in charge of arrangements. The executive committee aims to visit the Sante Fe line and state university events at Lawrence. Attending editors include J B Jnakin of the Sterling Bulletin and W E Belton of the Kiowa News among others.
Col Breckinridge will deliver a series of lectures to support Greenback interests. The first talk is expected to be titled Ten Years Among Tariff Reformer. The tour will start immediately and will not interfere with his other duties. Call 153 to arrange pickup aboard the Toraxs Steam Laundry wagon. Stewart stores at Shelden and Shelden's.
Marvin Richardson Clark, a New York journalist, went blind from gas light while writing. Despite his loss he learned typewriting, published stories, and became a respected author. A benefit gala raised about $4,000 for him as colleagues, actors, and leaders supported his recovery and continued work.
Frank W P Bellew known as Chip the humor artist who drew lively canine characters and cheerful scenes has died at his New York home. The New York Sun notes his lineage to Frank Bellew and says Chip built a wide market in papers like Puck Life and others with a distinctive style and personality.
A fragmented Chicago Record voice notes a severe storm last night. A critic calls football brutal while a speaker questions Timmy Leftist, a supposed prized fighter, amid chaotic excerpts from local chatter.
A brief Rock Island feature highlights Furmaen's dress show with a $5 sale price. Event details and venue are referenced in the readable text.
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