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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
4
The notice lists delivery details for Topeka and suburbs by carrier or mail. It contains pricing for three months, a yearly rate, and a weekly edition, with variations for Kansas towns served by the paper’s delivery system.
Report details a sworn statement of circulation for Topeka papers for the year and compares to peers. It notes Topeka Capital’s larger reach, criticizes rival papers, and mentions editorial opinions on politics and finance, including references to mayoral races and party dynamics.
The piece attacks so called informed friends who misstate silver facts and accuses Wall Street interests of conspiring with the administration to issue bonds for gold. It condemns legal and municipal practices, cites treasury mismanagement, and notes alleged corruption in courts and policing, ending with a remark on a political figure opposing a Populist convention.
Irving M. Scott of Union Iron Works and Gen. Williams visit Japan seeking battleship contracts for American builders. Tokyo delays decisions until the imperial diet meets in November, aiming for a liberal war marine appropriation. Japanese industry may build its own ships, narrowing Western and British participation. Immigration Chief Stump returns to Washington praising service. Judge Crowley confirms Andrew Burleigh as Northern Pacific receiver.
W A Bunker of Kneis City Journal reports a Kansas secretary of state filing for a Kansas City to Leavenworth railroad. The 40 mile line, to be built on the Missouri side, carries $900,000 capital stock and names W A Basker as board head with directors from Kansas City Kansas and Leavenworth.
United States Commissioner Ed Wagoner ordered the release of Kneisley after reconsidering the liquor without a license case. Wagener follows Judge Hazee against spotter testimony, while testifying witnesses J B Martin and Sam Alkire defend their actions. The report notes the men were poor, aided by police officer Gaines, and had previously camped in the city park.
The American Public Health Association elected officers including President Dr Eduardo Licoogo City of Mexico and Vice President Col A A Wooduull USA with Dr Henry Sewall Denver as secretary and Dr Kenry Houston Brattleboro treasurer. The year meeting will be in Buffalo New York. A report on alcohol abuse urged stricter penalties for adulteration remove beer tax end tax on wine and liquor promote grape culture and improve worker conditions while opposing supply closing laws.
Lottie Bowes and Will Wadsworth headline a Topeka appearance with Miss Charlotte Crane as Carey Preston and Air, and Wil Wadsworth as Lathrop Page. Kansas City connections include Miss Joe Hilbert and Mr. Robert Congess. Also advertised is Real Lightning In Toronto and a Washburn College Lecture Course schedule featuring speakers and performers from October to April with ticket outlets listed.
The Nortonville highwayman Jim Daugherty, known for the 1882 Nortonville bank robbery and a $1,404 cash haul, evaded capture after a 13 year pursuit. A $2,000 reward remains for his capture as Kansas seeks his return. sheriff from Oskaloosa, Kansas, arrived in Falls City to obtain a requisition.
The 20th annual Afro-Methodist conference met in Omaha with sixty ministers from Missouri Kansas Colorado and Nebraska. Bishop James A Handy of Kansas City opened the gathering which proceeded with routine business including annual appointments and committee selections. Jerome Winchell and family plan to move to Chicago where he will be assistant superintendent of the First Presbyterian Sunday school. A mantel clock was presented to him as a farewell token.
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