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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1895
Page
4
The State Journal official paper of Topeka offers daily carrier delivery at 10 cents and weekly mail rates. Subscriptions available for all Topeka addresses and other towns with carrier service.
The Topeka Daily State Journal touts its six month performance with claims of its strongest showing in the paper's history. It compares circulation and daily averages for 1893 1895 and 1896, noting regional reach across Shawnee County and tributary towns, while discussing editorial content and associated news coverage.
The text reports heated political arguments over gold reserves, the Sherman act, and silver coinage. It cites critics like Mr Foster and Mr Carlisle, noting claims that government notes require a gold reserve and opposing calls for free coinage. It mentions figures and clubs like the Massachusetts Reform Club and figures including Dick Brv and Congress members, reflecting partisan tensions ahead of elections.
Telegraphed message from Emperor William to Governor General Prince Ho expresses condolence to Herr Schwartz’s widow after the Muet Hausen mill owner was stabbed by an Aleutian spinner, who then killed himself. The note laments revolutionary agitation blamed on socialism and urges the people to arise against it.
London reports say United States Ambassador Thomas F. Layard left for Scotland after being recalled from the country. He refused to discuss the published statements by Lord Sackville-West, the former British minister, and declined to comment for public news about the alleged plot.
Cuiiaco Oct. 14 It is announced by medical authorities that seven guests died and others suffer from trichinosis linked to the wedding feast for John Tap Hog and Emma Gage on Sept 11. Dr E R Lecouat of Rusk Medical College analyzed intestinal specimens with Prof Halnes and confirmed the tainted ham as the cause.
Chief Hutter of the Florida Athletic Club plans a touring visit from Hot Springs to Little Rock and then along the Iron Mountain route to Texarkana to arrange hotel accommodations for spectators of the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout on October 31. He will publish a pamphlet with hotel details after completing the tour. Brady and Wendig are coordinating preparations for the event, which will begin in earnest by midweek.
Special dispatch from Seoul reports Corean troops and Japanese soldiers in civilian dress attacked Hoyat Paleny in Corum New You. The queen minister and three women were slain the bodies burned outside. Palace guards were killed and great excitement followed.
A compact roundup of brief trade catchers features several market items. Highlights include quick summaries of listings, prices, and entities referenced in the feed. The compact notes emphasize current opportunities and notable names within the trade segment.
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