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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal discusses the preacher's duty amid partisan politics sparked by Rev. Dixon's sermons. It weighs whether pastors should express political views, noting motives, honesty, and the Golden Rule as a guide. It argues politics in church risks harming the congregation and church mission.
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a strong showing in the first six months of 1896, claiming clear lead over competitors. The statement notes the paper's circulation nearly reaches average levels for the period and highlights continued dominance through June.
The six months from January 1 to June 30, 1456 show total copies printed 1,657,610 and an issue count of 10,603 per the contract report of the Topeka Daily State Journal. Mopeks Kansas notes circulation growth under publisher Baxer and Proprietor.
The article forecasts a renewed trade upturn after the November election, predicts fixed lower prices and a stock market rally, and urges investment on low margins. It cites tax and political factors, mentions gold imports, and notes cocktail of campaign, currency, and market optimism. Also references travel promotions and a hair dye ad segment.
The piece argues that Europe’s rivalries in Africa mirror early American history. It notes England and Germany as dominant powers and predicts inevitable collisions, with Kruger’s Transvaal actions influencing Zanzibar tensions. It suggests British belligerence and German refuge complicate custody, with potential benefits for South Africa resembling past American outcomes.
The St Louis Republic reports a looming strike by the Federation of Ship Dock and River Workers in London. A demand seeks a uniform port rate of pennies per hour from 5,000 UK employers, risking world commerce disruption if not conceded. Citizens note docker wages about $1.23 for eight hours and compare conditions to workers in Germany, France, and Italy.
Chicago Sept 16 Congressman Aldrich, back from six weeks in Alaska, says residents demand a regular territorial government and representation like other territories. Bills have been introduced in Congress to grant a delegate and updated laws, but progress stalled. Alaska’s population and growth outpace outdated statutes, with few locally elected officers and centralized appointments by the president. The Alaskans voiced complaints during Aldrich's visit.
To Mr and Mrs Charles A Peter Nor ravine street son. To Mr and Mrs W L Goshorn 1 Morris Avenue son. To Mr and Mrs J W Criswell 125 Ave Street a rea. Mr and Mrs E Jackson city. To Mr and Mrs Prencott 1130 Quincy.
Chicago observers report wind coasting tests near Dune Park Indiana showing advanced performance surpassing Lilienthal and Chanute benchmarks. Experiments used seven winged and double deck machines with Herring and Aver achieving tens to hundreds of feet of travel in seconds, including a dramatic ascent and controlled glide. Further tests planned on Paul albatross pattern air craft with favorable conditions anticipated today.
In St Louis Chris Won ger Ahe faces breach of promise suits from Agnes Kaiser, former housekeeper and diarist, who alleges he trifled with her affections. She recalls dates and events in a diary and seeks damages for personal injury from a dog attack as well. The story sketches a melodramatic local court action tied to the night race track owner.
Chicago report of a one night exhibition on a bicycle where a rider was interrupted as Constables Miller and Danin served an attachment writ on Marsh’s wheel just before a perilous ride. Marsh protested but yielded after Kayne’s act. Barker of White Star Laundry secured $7 against Marsh for laundry work. Denver theater news notes Tabor Grand to be run jointly by Pasten and Burgess starting tomorrow. old contracts to stand.
The piece recounts A T Stewart's rise from a modest Brooklyn dealer to a New York retail giant with mills and factories worldwide, then traces its decline through mismanagement and reorganizations ending in a historic failure after 1873. It notes Hilton Libbey continuing the firm, later shrinking, and a Wall Street crisis involving Hetty Green's mortgage that signaled the decline.
Five druggists in Colorado Springs faced charges for selling liquor in quantities under a legal threshold. Through a negotiated arrangement, each defendant pled guilty to one count, with fines fixed at 136 dollars plus costs. Remaining complaints were dropped upon payment.
In New York the Half a King operatic project by Francis Wilson at the Knickerbocker Theater faces a restraining suit from Col J F Milliken who claims the work is Benvenuta in new form. The suit seeks to bar production with potential damages of about 35000 and a returnable answer in 20 days.
An 60 plus German views volume on South Missouri produced by the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis Railway Company promises readers a clear picture of the region’s products and topography. Free mailing is offered with postage, plus low excursion rates to Missouri Kansas and Texas rail trips for home workers and harvesters.
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