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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal records show subscription delivery through the Topeka suburbs remains stable, with the same price as other towns. The notice invites advertisers and readers to view permanent housing listings at the Kansas address in Topeka, listing Potter Butler and the American Newspaper Publishing Viewers Association as open-file partners.
The Topeka State Journal notes dirtenced il competitors and circulation figures for the six months ending June 30, 1896. It reports daily averages and print numbers, with the six month print run divided by editions to show per copy averages. The piece reflects the paper’s monthly circulation data and overall issue counts.
The record lists daily averages for multiple years and individuals. It names Handury A and several year markers 1533 1804 1855. It notes best daily average across months with a value 159.10 and another 05. This compact entry preserves the core numerical summaries without embellishment.
A garbled opinion column cites Goethes words and references to majorities and reform, criticizing mob mentality and political cant. It mentions Lillie Annie Digas, Tom Waiser Ly, Bryan, and Depew, plus anecdotes about Versed reformers, jail scenes, and Aldine Hetector, framing a chaotic critique of public persuasion.
The article notes whalebone becoming very costly in Arkimruses City and nearby areas as shipments to Galveston surge amid wartime disruption. It mentions per pound prices and the strain on Arctic season operations, with recent delays and increasing consignments to Galveston.
In a sharp political clash, Hepormer Cleveland faces criticism over HIV service reform and party patronage. Critics accuse federal officials of backing candidates while condemning active participation in politics by public employees. The piece notes support for reform amid tensions with party loyalties and NCAA style governance.
A garbled OCR item reports experiments with magnets and bullets near Jerrey Coase, claiming drawing power and precision effects. The piece mentions projectile range, target size, and safety claims, with archaic language and numerous errors obscuring clear facts.
A fragmented early 20th century wire service style piece describes an artistic performance and dramatic readings in New York. The excerpt mentions Lips bid Caiselie afaie and quotes a Tauber reference while noting the reliance on telegraph transmission and stage actions.
An odd fragmentary report from Rockford describes Schweinforth a man named Ree Puttic with unclear connections to nervous children and a spouse. The text references a London firm and mentions a wife, an absence, and questions about relocation plans amid vague courtly or ceremonial contexts.
Birth notices record new daughters for several local families. Mr and Mrs HY Scholes report a child on Second and Quitcy streets. Mr and Mrs Al Cope welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Hiley Ayres welcome a daughter at Silver Lake. Mr and Mrs Pred Buechner announce a daughter in Elmont. Minor garbled lines mention post notices and contact names.
Absent from the Bain, Birney voices support for Bryan on reform and silver. He cites Lincoln era ideals, criticizes the Republican platform, and denounces the money power and bankers. Birney stresses loyalty to party principles while rejecting party betrayal.
A house near Topeka was destroyed by fire along with upper rooms furniture and smoke damage. The owner recently moved from a farm near Topeka. the house was insured. The Shawnee county assessors note a history involving earlier owners and Indian dancers connected to the Touransa House.
October figures show revenue much larger than expected with $11 million in live tax receipts and $19.8 million projected for the treasury. Rebates total about $2.98 million, largely affecting summer boat and line operations. Mrs Hanna and Miss Anne Hanna of Cleveland visit New York, while Columbus records oppose reinstating a football captain due to academic duties. Burlington Route advertises vestibuled trains to Chicago and St Louis with enhanced sleepers and dining service.
A fragmented OCR narrative describes a campaign crime ploy near Cripple Creek. It cites threats and a planned disruption to voting rights, with references to Denver and Pierre figures, urging immediate action to bar polling within a considerable radius and urging calm, protection of rights, and procedural measures by local committees.
In Mersailles Kentucky on October 28 Mrs Toe-Chise K Henry a women suffrage orator condemned Breckinridge for harming women's emotions and for undermining the Democratic party. She named him among candidates seeking votes in the election and urged voters to resist his alleged manipulation of party unity.
J J Astor of New York rode the engine of the Chesapeake Ohio and Southwestern branch train. The inspection ran from Horse Branch Kentucky to Louisville covering about 60 to 175 miles. The entire journey completed without incident as Astor controlled throttle and made all whistle and water stops with no break. He and others are inspecting the Louisville and Nashville Central's new acquisition.
Adjournment followed by resolutions protesting numerous issues including bird life in Bonners and new buttons, opposition to the mid way at the interstate fair, beer wagons without licenses, and calls for equal suffrage and repeal of the age of consent law. Senator Brice opposes bond sales under New York Act 28.
Barnum and Bailey’s big show schedules closing dates in Chicago for the remaining weeks of the engagement. Performers prepare for winter tours, with acts like AI Caron and Mother White managing costumes and mail. The page also promotes travel routes, dress cutting classes, and California limited trains via the Burlington system, plus laundry services and local ads.
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