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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1896
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms and tariff details for The State Journal. It mentions permanent home at State Journal Building, 800 Kansas Avenue, with access for advertisers and readers. The text reflects an old newspaper style and includes references to the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
A Topeka Daily State Journal reports a strong showing with competitive circulation. The piece notes early year performance through mid 1898, highlighting its reach compared with other papers in Topeka and Kansas.
The document lists daily circulation figures for the Topeka Daily State Journal from January 1, 1598, through June 30, 1896, covering six months. Figures are presented in insets by day, with totals and notes indicating any missing or adjusted data.
Fragmentary text from a 19th century Topeka page discusses yearly averages for 1891 1892 and later years with indecipherable figures and dates. It mentions a writer or editor and proprietor and hints at annual averages and monthly dates though exact data is unclear. The garbled OCR yields limited verifiable details or names.
Washington Post summary notes the Blue Book of British trade shows export and import declines as consumption of foreign goods rises faster than Britain can supply. It argues a tariff reduction could help allies, but warns against harming domestic industry and urges self-interest.
Chicago commentary notes New York calls for ordinance requiring bicycle lamps in parks at night to prevent accidents. It cites bicycle usage dominance on boulevards and advocates Chicago adopt universally used handlebar mounted thumb operated lamps to protect pedestrians and riders.
Thomas E. Watson of Georgia, claiming to run for vice president, argues against partisan agitation in the current campaign. He contends voters care more about settling the money question than party labels and will back the party they believe will solve it, regardless of name.
The report argues there is no chance of election and that Watson’s campaign would only disrupt supporters of his cause. It contrasts Watson with Sewall and notes Maine’s absence of calls for electors’ division or Watson’s withdrawal. Voters aligned with Populists face choosing between Republican or Democratic tickets based on stance on bimetallism.
A patent right suit from Greenwood involving T. E. B. Mason and Laura A. Mason against Alexander McLeod moves toward the U S Supreme Court on appeal from Kansas. The transcript is being prepared to contest the statute requiring patent copies and affidavits in sales of patent rights in every county. The case questions the constitutionality of that provision following a district court ruling upholding it.
Jack King gives a statement to the State Journal describing the night patrol confrontation with Patrolman Kirk Einkecan. He says Pinkston warned him, and he claims fellow officers deserve no more credit when misreports arise. He emphasizes he does not want to be seen as a bully and prefers a thrown to risking harm to other officers.
At Tarrytown, John D Rockefeller plans legal action to force the village board to reduce the million dollar residence assessment. The Rockefeller estate argues the property is valued at 510,000, four times the previous year’s assessment. Funeral services for J. T. Beronius were held at his residence with Rev A E Waggoner officiating.
A jumble of Topeka social updates includes visits by Mrs. Martha Bucchen to Holliday and Mrs. Maxwell to Kansas City, Mr. Peterson from Kansas City, a surprise party for Guy Compton, returnees from Indian travels, and anniversaries. Local parishes plan gatherings, and a floral committee boosts funds for the Topeka float with $65 pledged and total over $169 for startup.
The Fall Pestival organizers press merchants to decorate business fronts for a gay, lantern lit Topeka festival week. The Fifteen Committee cites lack of funds for decorating while the Floral Committee urges community effort, noting city trolley poles and public spaces should glow with evergreen flags and lights.
At a Fall Festival Floral Committee meeting the parade route was set. The line forms Wednesday afternoon on Harrison street head at Fourth street facing north, proceeding east to Kansas avenue then south to Tenth Street, west to Jackson, north to Eighth, west to Harrison, south to Tenth, west to Topeka avenue and south on Ts avenue to Camp Nelson. A separate sub committee will urge Kansas avenue merchants and residents to decorate their premises for the event.
The Nesry 200 Ute girls in the Living Plog feature face trouble as drifting crowds and traffic on Harrisas Street obstruct their practice for the all Petival Flower Parade. Police Chief Gardiner assigns two officers to keep the street clear. The group will drill again tomorrow at 3:80 Solock, meeting at the Blebit and Harriau streets corner. Three gentlemen assisting remain unnamed.
The Committee of Five previews a new Flora Queen contest for the Pall Festival. Five or six suitable young ladies will be chosen, a one day polling place opens, police allowed to vote, all must be registered, voting free and limited to one vote per person. The winner will be the candidate with the most votes.
At a Floral Committee meeting Mrs Todd leads plans for a Floral Parade feature two open hacks decorated with schoolgirls throwing flowers to spectators. Bre Todd Mrs Hanley and Mrs Gayitt to recruit girls and blooms. The Pinkerton sisters donate paper for flowers to decorate the fantom for Company B in the Fall Festival Parade.
A long column reports rumors about A. Stillwell and railroad contracts affecting Shreveport, Port Arthur, and the Hot Springs branch. It covers employment cuts, finance strains, and silver agitation impact, plus various local notes on schools, festivals, committees, and community events in Topeka.
A lively roundup reports stores going up for business as a two week festival nears. Capt Hungate loses a $12 money order while Art Wellman recovers from illness. Ex policeman Wellman and Chief Gardiner are noted, Spooner Dramatic Company to perform in Lincoln. County contracts awarded for furnishings and courthouse grounds improvements begin. Asphalt paving work starts as cold weather looms.
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