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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1895
Page
4
Daily edition delivered by carrier for 29 cents and a week to Topeka and suburbs or equivalent in all Kansas towns with our scare rer system. By mail three months and by mail one year prices shown. Weekly edition per year listed.
The sworn statement shows the State Journal’s six month period outpacing all Topeka dailies. It claims a daily average around 6,407 to 7,980 in prior years with Topeka Capital modest by comparison. The paper emphasizes its broad county reach and coverage via evening trains and Associated Press state news.
A Kansas oriented column dense with imperiled government critiques and editorials spans whisky policy, monetary debates, and political maneuvering. It cites Goverson Connensey, Cor. Jous M. Brows, and local papers like the WFTee United States government lies, noting saloon keeper exclusion by the Odd Fellows and calls for silver coinage and reform.
A fanciful tale describes a king selling the winds to a farmer who profits from wind power. When public use is forbidden, a compromise forces a tenfold payment. The piece links this to Nebraska water rights and a political jab at bimetallism, ending with partisan barbs around Tom Read and Dick Blue.
A San Francisco Bulletin writer touts physiognomy linking square chins and determined affection with obstinacy. The piece suggests women with strong jaws are jealous and prone to emotional weaponry, warns against opposing a tense marriage, and ends by mocking Cleveland era gold standard politics and predicting a fading gold craze.
Report examines Richard Croker and his grip on Tammany Hall, noting his autocratic sway balanced by a stronger ally, Bourke Cochran’s removal, and the political fate of Cockran. It also covers Croker family life, wife and sons, and possible return to politics while hinting at his quiet personal life away from society.
Attorneys for Theodore Durrant claim to topple the prosecution’s circumstantial case as the defense prepares to present its strategy. Judge confidence runs high as Deuprey and colleagues promise a dramatic opening to counter the long trial narrative and portray Durrant as innocent.
Secretary George Lerrigo returned from the railroad convention at Clifton Forge West Virginia and visits in Cincinnati Indianapolis and St Louis. He plans to adopt practices in Topeka including improving educational classes and expanding the association building to provide more classrooms.
The notice advertises jump coal of best quality at 225 dollars and 2.5 dollars for a unit, with other grades discounted. Kansas & Texas Coal Co lists Aky Heaven Agent Sixth Maotes Are Bisck Diamonds at Cast and Kena-Cosi Co Hessza Sixth and Kansas also represented, indicating multiple suppliers and prices.
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