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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal outlines subscription terms including daily editions delivered by carrier for 19 cents per week, with permanent home delivery and advertising options. It lists contact details for offices in Washington, New York, and other locations, stating the paper’s open policy to advertisers and offices.
Circulation statement for the first six months of the year shows the Topeka Daily Buck Journal leading all Topeka and Kansas Sunday papers. Daily average for the first six months ending June 23 indicates dominance over competitors.
The six months from January to June report totals 1,667,010 pages printed with a daily average of 16,855. The year 1895 daily and monthly figures are cited, detailing the Topeka Daily State Journal’s circulation and producer totals for the period.
The piece surveys intense New York political climate with criticism of Kansan figures and national party maneuvering. It notes upcoming contests, possible party gains, and cited efforts by leaders like Bryan and Hatch in a broad, late 19th century tone. It mentions labor, diplomacy, and campaign strategies amid a volatile national scene.
A fragment from Leavenworth Times discusses unrest in a state capital as Republicans and Populists clash over constitutional limits and control. It warns that conspiracies could threaten order, urging honesty and decency within governance while condemning potential acts of political crime.
A garbled OCR style passage questions political and economic themes. The text mentions figures like Jessy Puleg, Alicia Porter, and Evens Ware in a disjointed debate about capitalism and public policy. It reads as a stream of misread names and fragmented phrases without a clear narrative or event.
A fragmented report details campaign spending and reimbursements in the Seventh district and city governance race. It names Senitor Sterna, Representative Lar mrer, J. J. Mere Pile, E. Stink, and others with mention of payments for printing, charity, and various committee activities totaling around 6200 in listed funds.
Paragraphs describe Leedy departing on the 4 pm train and stating he will not return until December 1. The text references Governor Lely, state house movements, and county figures, with unclear details about meetings and public reaction.
Mra Converse of Pearl Kansas sends McKinley a gobbler in a Kansas item. The column also notes a divorce petition from Forris Desires Divorce and details a county court matter with cruelty allegations and motions, plus a mix of local notes about trains, dinners, and market products.
A New York Sunday Journal piece argues football should remain a rough, manly sport. It defends the value of risk, speed, and courage, cites Harvard and other universities shaping rules, and warns against emasculation or overreaction to injuries.
A fragmented tale follows a South Side clerk facing a rich Bealakin fidle and a runaway crowd at a boulecard event. The story weaves a perilous chase with a wealthy magnate and a patched garment dispute ending in a risky money prank.
Boston officials debate public ownership of transit as Mayor Pingree urges residents to consider municipal control. Merchants fear franchise loss as hearings loom on streetcar advances. He cautions cost transparency and urges public opinion to push for faster, cheaper, public transit and potential public roads.
Washington November 1 government posts being prepared for appointment by McKinley and his cabinet. A survey of appointments and salaries will precede the new administration. Lace with Peerless Steam Laundry advertisement offers cheap laundering rates for Missouri Kansas Texas railway customers and asks stamps for a card from Dr J C Ayer Co.
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