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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1894
Page
4
The State Journal outlines subscription terms including daily carrier delivery at 10 cents per week to Topeka and suburbs or in mansar towns with carrier systems. Mail options offer three months for 0.80, one year for 3.00, tackly edition at 0.60 per year.
State Journal boasted an average daily circulation of 8,806, claiming the greatest in Kansas. The note highlights year over year growth, and credits the paper as the only paper in Kansas receiving full day delayed proofs. It lists Eastern office in New York and Perry Lusons Jr. as manager.
A garbled weather forecast from Sept 20 suggests fair conditions with southerly winds. Amid city notices, Topeka editorials attack Vandersburg and defend press integrity while noting construction and legislative concerns in the state capital.
The Duke of Orleans, aged 25, raised as the claimant to the French throne, faced obstacles from birthright claims. His father’s long effort to seat the Orleans line prompted the son to pursue a path through European military schools, disguises, and exile. After failed attempts in Britain, Russia, and India, he sought entry to the French army under an assumed name, was arrested, imprisoned, and later pardoned. The saga intertwined with Melba, marriage scandals, and further royal ambitions.
The Grand audience faced a disrupted performance as Hackett quit mid show and four understudies shared roles. Charles Lamb took Tomasso, Horace Lewis explained the situation, and Danella was played by Lowie with strong support from Mia Moore as Miss Anstruther. Rigl toiled backstage directing and comforting the crew amid travel fatigue. Hackett plans to leave after Denver to join Surdou’s St Jeanne in New York.
Mrs. Ella Reeves on Chase Street reports nuisance from Edith who owns pigs and Sally who owns a vocabulary. The dispute led to a police court complaint with Ella stating the case will be discussed in police court in the morning. The report notes tensions amid family relations and community remarks.
Two young men Lewis Jackson and Pred Cole were tried for vagrancy by Officer Steele Tuvada and sentenced to five dollars each, unable to pay, with plans to gamble this week. N. A. Werner, Pred Heim, and James Deckert faced arrest for letting chickens roam, with case continued due to lack of witnesses.
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