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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal announces its permanent home at 2 Kansas Avenue corner Eighth, with a reporters room in Washington Office and a new Fork address 206 Potter Building. The facility will be open to advertisers and readers, inviting engagement with the paper.
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports strong circulation, distancing competitors with no Gully or Sunday edition. The 1996 period ending June shows the flat six average readership, reflecting high daily reach compared with other Topeka or Kansas papers.
The passage notes daily circulation figures for the six months from January 1 to June 30, 1896 of the Topeka Daily State Journal. It records editor and proprietor in Topeka Kansas and begins with January 1 circulation at 145 cents, then 155 cents for July 1 as part of a growth narrative.
The article reports a nationwide upturn in business and stock markets as heavy gold imports reduce the contraction mood. Topeka shows no bank or major commercial failures during the downturn and gears up for street repairs, a new bridge, and the Fort Festival, signaling a renewed sense of prosperity.
The Denver Republican reprints John Sherman’s April speech arguing that demonetizing silver would ruin commerce, with silver as the poor man’s money and gold as the rich man’s, and that only God could end both metals' use. It cites Bronson’s Life of John Sherman for authenticity and notes campaign commentary on Bryan, Butler, Ingalls, and blue’s shift to gold.
The Chicago Chronicle argues that theater season notes a shift away from erotic and crude drama toward romantic and uplifting work. It highlights Mr Herne’s Shore Acres Sir Henry Irving’s films Frank Mayo's Padanes h Wilson and other figures as elevating audiences and morality, with women as key influencers in choosing wholesome shows.
Chicago December 3 L Marc Hanna ruled political speakers may not be sent to county or state fairs. Republican headquaters report daily requests for speakers like Themes 8 Rewd Thurston Alger Harrison Frye and McKinley. Officials say fairs focus on amusements and gate receipts over political talks.
The article describes heavy security for the czar and czarina during their visit to Leith and Balmoral. It details naval escorts, royal guards, and a parade route from jetty to the railway station, with the queen’s special carriage and Highland attendants. It notes the imperial yacht Standard and planned Balmoral apartments and chapel arrangements, plus expected political talks on arms control and Britain’s humane stance.
Washington Sept. 21 government correspondence reveals Faulkner accusing Republican peers of circulating campaign literature at the Washington navy yard and machine shops. The Navy Department responds that politics within government reservations is prohibited and will be investigated and halted if found. Oyster season ends with vendors touting bulk oysters and other provisions at Morrow's Market, 704 Kansas Avenue.
General Fitzhugh Lee United States Consul General in Havana refutes reports blaming General Weyler for orders to arrest him at Las Cabannes and asserts access to American prisoners is permitted on request. He notes Weyler removed the warning, says no consuls are barred, and recalls assurances of prisoner visits and aid.
Governor Morrill commuted Robert Tutt of Dor county from five to two years in the penitentiary after Tutt and two accomplices burglary on the Union Pacific at Lawrence. One accomplice testified for the state. another was convicted of grand larceny and sentenced to two years. Supreme Court later ruled the statute unconstitutional. board of pardons recommended the commutation, which the governor approved. Tutt’s term will expire soon.
In Chicago on September 21 a Clifton House room labeled No 12 drew attention as a lucky spot linked to Bryan. A Kansas man, A C Majors of Wichita, registered there and received a telegram announcing favorable mining stock investments. The note claimed Majors was $200 richer in minutes.
Missouri Pacific announces special trains. On Tuesday September 7 a Coffeyville to Topeka run via Chetoogah Pittsburg Fore Scott and Garnet. On Thursday October 1 a Council Grove and Osawatmie to Topeka trip arriving at 19 ocleck am. Next Eddie Bald sets world half mile record at Manhattan Beach in New York. Time one minute fifteen seconds from a standing start.
Col R T Van Horn Republican congressman and editor will address the Central Bryan free silver club at Turner hall next Tuesday night He is seen as an ardent free coinage advocate and may hint at his ballot stance but will not disclose his choice in advance The meeting signals Republican unease over his pro Bryan silver position and possible shifts in party support
Voters in Mangas City, urged by conservative Republicans refusing to pledge support for McKinley, indicate Bryan will win a large majority. Estimates suggest about 1,000 Republicans may vote for Bryan, with insiders predicting a sizable overall margin.
Frances Willard and Lady Henry Somerset travel to Marseilles and London to advocate for Armenian refugees American sympathy urged for evacuees. They report efforts to move fleeing Armenians to New York amid boarding and landing restrictions. London reports flu and fever cases in hospitals.
On Tuesday September 2 a train will run from Coffeyville to Topeka via Cheto ba Pittsburg Fort Scat and Garnett. On Thursday October 1 a special train will run from Coune Grove to Topeka arriving at one o clock a m.
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