Topeka Capital boasts on paying postage
The piece mocks the Topeka Capital for claiming it pays more postage than rival Topeka dailies, arguing this proves the meagerness of its fees compared to others. It notes Stars Jovanal and local circulation leading among Topeka papers with Associated Press news, and mentions editorials on gold standard and state university events.
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Topeka Daulies
Sotay
Shawnee County
Joca#an
Topeka Daily State Journal
Hutchison News argues against import duties on foreign silver
The Hutchison News contends it would accept silver imports with or without duties while noting harm from discrimination that does not apply to gold. It warns that any advantage to gold would make it the preferred metal, since no country imposes import duties on gold.
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The
Hutchison News
State administration blocks Republican assembly at capital
The present state administration and allies refuse to allow any Republican gathering in the capital, dodging the state convention to nominate a chief justice and seeking to dodge a legislative special session with Attorney General Dawes aid. Governor Merrill is branded as “the man afraid of this party.”
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Dawes
Merrill
Why Gold Is Stable Says Virginia City Chronicle
The Virginia City Chronicle argues that gold prices are fixed by law, not fate, citing the Peel Act of 1844 and the Bank of England's obligation to pay £3 17s 9d per ounce of standard gold. It claims government credit backs prices, notes, and asserts silver should receive equal market treatment to gold, challenging claims that Providence determines value.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
Gilby
Carlisle, Cleveland & Co
Dr. Depew
Detroit
Bank of Englad
Beiali
Los Angeles Express
Rothachilds
Startd
United States
England
Neastrfal
Cleans His Store to Get Married Ed Colton’s Shop Closed
Ed Colton’s Delaware Street store closed from 7 to 7:30 last night as he wed his clerk Fred Smith stood in. The couple’s wedding forced a temporary stop to business, a printed sign announced free ice cream cones at 8 after the ceremony.
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Colton
Delaware Street
Fred Smith
Leavenworth Standard
Its Order Walter and a Beastly Request at Sea Club
A club member exhorts Walter to ring and asks for an iced chair while chiding him to appear less cool. The exchange captures a playful, social club banter with humorous impatience and nautical mood.
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Walter
Kansas City and Return Fare Highlighted
A brief transit note lists Kansas City and return at $1.00 under the Banta Fe route for Sunday December 8. It mentions smoking a Little Gem cigar and beating Sc brand cigars in a short, fragmentary entry.
View of Grants Campaign of 1864 and Lost Acreage Debate
The writer reflects on Grant's 1864 campaign from the Wilderness to Cold Harbor, noting discrepancies in casualty figures, the strategic lessons of McClellan and Lee, and the enduring contrast between on ground realities and published histories. He compares historical accounts, cites Swinton and Nicolay Hay, and laments reporting gaps, while describing local Hanover County society, demographics, religion, and economics in the postwar shadow.
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