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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1896

Page

4

Topeka State Journal Office Address and Contacts

The Topeka State Journal lists its building at the corner of Topeka Avenue and 2 Kansas avenue with the Eighth Business Office. Bell numbers 10 and 176 are given for business inquiries, and the Washington Office is 1218 K St N. W. New York address is 206 Potter Building. The American Newspaper Pub association offers open files to advertisers or readers.

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Topeka Daily State Journal Circulation Report

The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a strong six month period, claiming to outpace all competitors. The document notes daily averages for the first half of 1564 ending June 30, with statements of dominant circulation within Topeka and Kansas.

Topeka Daily State Journal Topeka Kansas

Daily State Journal six month circulation report

The document provides totals for copies printed in six months, including the overall number of issues and regional figures. It appears to be a summary report for the Daily State Journal, detailing print totals and circulation metrics over a stated period.

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Wee Editor and Proprietor at Wapeka Kansas Note

A misspelled historical note from Wapeka Kansas dated July 1 189x references growth figures for 1898 and earlier years. It includes scattered averages and month references while mentioning a telegram style inquiry about averages. The fragmentary text covers early business or publication metrics and a phone-like number 4300.

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Political nonsense and party jibes across states and bills

Fractured quotes and editorials swirl about 19th century politics. Kipling critiques, references to gold standard debates, tariff talk, and mockery of John Sherman and McKinney. A Kansas TopekaJournal note parries Populists and Free Silver lines amid tariff and hides debates.

Corn Ten Cents Four Bushel Farm Market Note

A Smith County pioneer farmer from the county's southern part visited town on Tuesday with a load of good vid corn. He spent several hours attempting to sell it at a fair price and finally sold at 10 cents per bushel. He fed 21 bushels, earning $2.10.

Smith County

The Crime of '73 and the Silver Demonetization

The article examines the 1873 act demonetizing silver and defining gold as the unit of value. It explains coin weights, legal tender rules, and the phased impact on money’s purchasing power, urging readers to foresee consequences for inflation, investment, and national property liquidity.

Banks and silver standard debate on dollar value

T K Witking argues to the State Journal about free coinage and gold standards. He questions how a bank with 1,000,000 in deposits and 700,000 lent out can meet obligations if silver devalues and gold premiums rise. He asserts money’s value is only its exchange power, not intrinsic bullion value, and that public disaster would not follow from monetary policy changes.

T. K. Witking State Journal

Disappearing Ex-Policeman In Jackson County

Ex policeman G W Hopson, discharged for stealing a bottle of beer from Frank Durein's cellar, has vanished. He had been living near Hoyt, Jackson County. Ex-Chief John M Wilkerson stalked Hopson at a Topeka bank, and after a note matured he pursued an investment. Hopson found Hoyt’s farm deserted. Wilkerson held a mortgage but found the property tied up with attachments and intends foreclosure. The piece notes heavy punishment for a minor crime and cites locals Hudson and police.

G. W. Hopson Frank Durein Sear Hoyt Jackson County John M. Wilkerson Hobson Topeka Hoyt Fiorsan Wilkerson Hudson

Topeka Prepares Fall Festival for Grand Army Event

Topeka announces a week long festival from September 28 to October 3 for the Grand Army of the Republic. The program includes pageantry, forts, tournaments, carnival pranks, military and civic displays, and flower parades. Local newspapers report lively planning and town pride.

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Watson Going West Brightens Labor Day Speech Tour

Atlanta reports Tom Watson heads west this week with a Labor Day talk in Cartersville on September 3 and a planned star tour through the states. He seeks a wider speaking circuit despite manager Marion Butler trying to curb his outings. Tensions rise as Watson rebels against management control and diskutss future appearances.

Atlanta Tom Watson Cartersville Watson Denver Marion Butler Kies Butler

Not His Daughter Says Topeka Chief On Fraud Claim

A Kansas man vacationing at Excelsior Springs learned of an alleged fraud case involving an invalid Indy treated for consumption by Dr Fraker. The doctor, famed for treating many, is accused of trying to defraud insurers of large sums. Chief Wilkerson of Topeka disputes the claim, stating the woman was not his daughter but his stepdaughter in law and under Fraker’s care.

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Kansas Farmer Proves Coffee Crops Can Thrive

Uncle John demonstrates a new farming method in Kansas by planting coffee seeds. Last year several plots grew into hills of coffee berries, though one hill was destroyed. This year the surviving seed produced at least a bushel of coffee.

John Kansas Belen Tong McPherson Opinz

Bryan's Wish for Coal Region Rail Route Map

M. Garman, chairman of the state Democratic committee, met with Mr. Bryan who expressed desire to visit coal regions. He asked for a railroad map of Wyoming and Tackawanne areas and suggested five routes through Scranton Wilkesbarre Pottsville on his way to Buffalo and Philadelphia next month.

Wilkesbarre Soho M. Garman State Democratic Committee Bryan Mr. Garman Wyoming Tackawanne Scranton Wilkesharre Pottsville Buffalo Philadelphia

Tallest of Towers in Chicago to rise 1150 feet

The plan calls for a 1150 foot steel city tower in Chicago with four large supports, multiple elevated landings, and space for about 40 000 people. It would feature electric elevators, unfurling flags, theaters, restaurants, salons, and meteorological use at the top, aiming to outheight Paris Eiffel Tower while costing about 800 000 dollars.

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All in It There Is a Fort Scott Law Firm In Politics

A Fort Scott law firm run by J S Shepherd is described as the Populist nominee for attorney general. Shepherd is noted as the youngest member of the firm, and the firm secures Democratic endorsement along with Bourbon county county attorney prospects.

Fort Scott Ture LC Beret J.S. Shepherd Fem Bourbon County

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