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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1895
Page
4
The State Journal introduces delivery by carrier with options for Topeka and suburbs. One year by mail available. weekly edition pricing stated for subscribers seeking home delivery and mail subscriptions in Apness town and surrounding areas.
A dense OCR drenched summary noting circulation figures, political talk on gold and silver, and a variety of items from baseball to fares. Mentions Think pieces on Kansas silver policy, Canada drainage, and Populist themes. Includes schedule notes for a football train and a broad mix of political and economic snippets.
An op-ed argues capitalists avoid investing, causing scarce labor and controlled prices. It warns that timid capital and debt finance depress employment, markets, and wages, urging residents of Kansas to unite against a restrictive monetary system and push for investment-friendly policies.
The Grand hosted Sinbad with Irene Verona and a 40 member cast. The cold stage affected singing though the comedy by Doner and Franco was well received. Ballets were pretty and the overall production was strong for a single night, despite weak attendance.
Theater manager Crawford faces a choice as W. I Crane plans a one night performance in St Joe. Topeka’s market is seen as stronger, with higher takings and preference for Crane over Wichita, prompting calls to bring the star to the Grand Opera House.
The Pt Scott Magitor reports rebellion in Topeka over Crawford’s monopoly grip on capital city theater profits. Pauline Hall cancels in Topeka, prompting talks of a Saturday night rail to Kansas City or Fort Scott where a better theater is promised. Fort Scott hosts patronage for quality shows, drawing Topeka critics seeking relief from Crawford’s 40 percent gate cut.
Friends of Miss Emma P. Burgess gather at the Young Women's Christian associations rooms for an informal recitation. Miss Churchill of Kansas City attends. W GCa will organize a class at 7:30 with Sire George Howe as teacher. Also reports officers elected for the sath committee and a sentence to the reform school for two Thompson boys after a short city-prison spell.
The Rev Dr Horatio Stebbnus of the First Unitarian Church delivered a retrospective address to his congregation marking the thirty first anniversary of his ministry. He argued California has not realized its early hopes, citing past prophecies of 5000 people per quarter century and vast land value. He urged practical economy as the basis of prosperity and warned against overoptimism.
A Supreme Court justice recounts a tale of a Lancer Irishman who insists anchovies grow on bushes in Spain. A duel nearly followed before the Irishman corrects his error, saying he meant capers seen in Spain, revealing hot debate over mistaken beliefs.
Boston hails the Layland Line steamer Victorian for its first eastward voyage carrying a vast immense cargo. The load includes 155000 bushels of grain 1800 tons of flour 1100 tons provisions 800 tons rest 5300 bales cotton 500 tons leather and leather goods 260 tons dressed beef 100 tons lumber 75 tons hay and cattle feed 654 head of cattle and 1591 sheep with wide national representation from coast to Canada. Georgia North Carolina Northwest Canada and Old Bay State contribute varied consignments.
A match race occurred this morning between two boats from Governor's Island to Whitehall. The Evening Post, built by John Chambers, raced the Yankee boat built by John Baptis and owned by Lang and Turner editors of the Daily Gazette. Yankee Doodle led by two boat lengths, praised for speed and appearance. The article also notes U.S. postage stamp usage at about 12 million per day.
The Grand Army Posts of Topeka plan a December 13 benefit for Col. Lewis Hanback to support his lecture on Battles and Battlefields. Marshalls Band with the Modorgaro will assist at Poller Court. Also noted: Judge Ferry denied dine requests in police court. A tramp named James Clark, claiming to work, faced implied guilt. he was released after a short detention. Weather: clear and fine along Santa Fe and Rock Island lines with a low of 35 degrees.
In Barnstable Massachusetts twin sisters Mehit able Smith and Deborah Hall marked their 90th birthday last week. Born August 20, 1805, they are among the town’s oldest residents, having lived in the former Governor Thomas Hinckley house, and remain sharp of mind and body in their long widowhood.
Dr Eva Harding of Topeka Kansas owns a rare Chinese strawberry bird noted for its small size singing voice and plumage resembling a strawberry with blood red bill and breast feathers and white spots She calls it the only bird of its kind in town Home Lodge No 365 K of P plans to elect officers this evening All members urged to attend Ask your dealer for Burghart's claros
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