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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
4
The notice details daily edition carrier delivery at 100 tents for eight weeks to Topeka or nearby areas, or at the same price in towns with carrier service. Mail options include three months at 90, or one year, with weekly edition priced at 50 per year.
The State Journal boasts the greatest average daily circulation in Kansas during the summer of 1694 with a claim of over fifty percent gain. The piece critiques civic governance, debating the Civic Federation, reform measures, and political debates while noting beer sales figures and political alignments in Kansas.
A Kansas political era column highlights Republican exposes in the State Journal claiming graft in Puliman passes and reduced assessments. It cites Farmer Smith’s letters to the Topeka Capital about staying home to manage farms while supporting the Republican ticket. The piece discusses party unity, voter registration concerns, and partisan reporting amid election tensions.
A warrant is issued for the arrest of Jesse Coxey, son of a prominent candidate, on a delicate charge preferred by Miss Tidy Myers of this city. Coxey has left his father’s campaign in Ma honing county and fled, authorities report.
A Kansas political rumor claims Senator John Martin and Pension Agent George W. Glick would issue a joint manifesto urging Democrats to back Governor Lewelling and the Populist ticket. Democratic leaders call the report false, while some fear party unity could shift votes if true. Populists deny knowledge of the plan, noting such a manifesto would be welcome at Breidenthal headquarters.
Early morning arrivals crowded Wichita streets for a Populist rally with Gov. Fred Close in attendance. A large parade ensued with band music and clowns, featuring 262 wagons and many voters. Campaign banners touted reforms, while a county Republican push urged voter registration and enfranchisement amid local political gusto. A note mentions a new young ladies seminary planned for Great Bend to boost local prestige.
A local sale advertises discounts on dark cottons, muslin, linens, and damask. Prices range from 4 to 33 cents per yard for yard goods and small items like handkerchiefs and gloves, with hefty quantities of fabrics such as 3000 yards of muslin and 2500 yards of prints offered at reduced rates.
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