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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
4
Fragmentary local notice from The State Journal outlines weekly and yearly subscription terms. It mentions varying rates and a pager or codec phrase that suggests pricing for readers in Topeka. The readable text is incomplete and requires full context to confirm details.
The Topeka Daily Capital reports record first half and six month circulations for 1895, with 1893 and 1894 figures cited. It notes the paper’s high daily average, compares totals to rival papers, and mentions postage and distribution details. Includes political commentary on Cleveland, Ingalls, and local races, plus festival plans.
Discussion argues against a single nation controlling currency through precious metals. England allegedly fixed gold value while the US could similarly fix silver. A Mexican price parity claim prompts calls to mint silver freely. A Kentucky inmate, jailed 13 years, gets pardon after long, uncommitted life, prompting views on suspending executions for good behavior.
The Atchison Globe notes the D Arville Opera Company will perform at Handsome theatre, a rare attraction for Atchison, with Topeka and St. Louis as reference points. Manager Crawford books acts and treats patrons as if they are all eager for big city shows, but local recognition lags.
A large crowd attended a yearly high school entertainment in the chapel last night. The Philomathnas society December 12 event anchored the program with piano solos, orations, an original story, a violin piece, and other acts, showcasing talent from students and guests.
The A C C W Mewhers hosted a marked ball at Hamilton Ballast by Capital lodge Nn A C U Wa. C. W. Ackley won a prize a bar of clears while Mrs A Pecwell took ladies’ honors a silver bon bon box from Samuel Sproat. The lodge’s degree team performed an exhibition drill.
A Santa Fe official arrived in Topeka and was pressed for information about new company officers but remained tight lipped, stating he knew nothing. The item follows scattered notices of medicine ads and a Washburn college lecture by John DeWitt Miller with local business notices interspersed.
North Topeka social notes report the Fulton couple welcoming a baby girl named Helen. Various residents travel to Kansas City and Abilene, with visits and hospitality planned. Church events, a high five club gathering, and local business ads for flour syrup restaurant and buggy tops are listed alongside addresses and services in North Topeka.
Police court docket records show two drunks and five vagrants fined for Thanksgiving offences. Dr Stephen Douglas, the yard doctor, admitted intoxication and paid a $5 fine. Several others, including A L Heath and G R Jackson, were discharged with orders to leave town.
Attorney General and auditors clash over Superintendent Anthony’s claim to pay travel costs for a nation convention. The controversy argues the contingent fund was not meant for such expenses and warns of broader implications for state officers. Includes ads and notices from 1895 to 1896.
Topeka Kansas November 25 1895 council meets to act on paving the alley between Van Buren and Harrison streets from Fourth to Fifth, hear appeals on assessments and valuations, appoint appraisers, and consider bids for grading and paving the same alley. Reports praise streets committee actions and address curb and walk repairs on Eleventh street between Van Buren and Harrison.
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