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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal outlines subscription rates and delivery options including carrier and mail rates, with the main office at State Journal Building in Topeka. It notes advertising and business office accessibility and lists contact details for the publication.
Circulation statement for the first six months of 1860 shows the Topeka Laity State Journal achieving a competitive average in Topeka and Kansas. The report notes a June 2 ending period with figures around 1496 and 13.
The item notes a local editor and proprietor in Topeta Kansas dated July 1, with a reference to yearly averages for 1895 and daily averages for 1896. The fragment hints at financial or publication metrics but provides limited readable details.
A 19th century column argues New York must fix public schooling as Census figures show tens of thousands of children idle or uneducated. It calls for compulsory education, moral public support, and swift remedies through district discourse and government action, naming Mr Jacob Kits and the World as sources.
The city of Glasgow aims to run water light street care and laundries municipally with reduced rates and no tax levy, predicting profits will cover costs. It credits the Glasmaw plan for a halved city death rate after water supply was municipalized via a $4,000,000 aqueduct from Lech Isatrine over 20 miles. General Grosvenor pursues a predictive post and Bryan's reception in New England is noted.
New York September 29 reports the Bryan campaign facing a nationwide demand for red color and red ink for campaign materials and banners. Factories struggle to meet orders due to high tariffs and full capacity, with Western and Southern offices pressing for supplies as producers warn of delays.
Fanton Penn September 29 Miss Cora J Nixon a high school student wore a long braid last night. While admiring decorations near the Business Men's Republican headquarters on Northampton Street the braid was cut about four inches from the head. She collapsed, aided by friends, as the crowd watched.
New York law case reports M J Feran asking dock board to revoke Capt Boyton's permit to moor at Ninetyeth Street due to music and dancing on his vessel Demanding removal of the vessel from the fast Nine street site, the commission revoked the permit to moor at Ninety Street.
Chicago report describes David Deuben speck a carpenter at 213 West Sixty-third street losing part of his tongue when slipping from a ladder while shingling a house at 5687 Abenieeh street. He was treated by Dr Webster at Englewood Union hospital and allowed to go home after stitching. Also notes Rev Elwood Siler of the Priests church at West Midietin near Kokamo dying of a peculiar malady.
Mrs Helen M Gougar Lafayette Ind noted lecturer visited Cincinnati wife of West Fifth street Mrs Gougar spoke on Bevan and free silver addressing crowds in Monro Akron and other cities She polled Republicans for Bryan and Democrats for McKinley noting strong silver interest and railway influence in Nebraska and Oslo headlines.
A London cable relays Frances E. Willard calling 10 000 US local unions to organize meetings urging government action with England to stop Armenian massacres. Pastors and leading women to speak. funds to be sent to Helen Barker at the Woman's Temple in Chicago.
New York report states Fay Templeton has returned to her mother Mrs. A C Whelan after terminating her contract with Exelsior company in Monten. Abe Hummel, her legal representative, says she was unhappy with the arrangement and felt free to resign due to a breached clause promising featured status. Templeton traveled back to the city Monday and was said to be resting at Mrs Whelan’s home.
Cincinnati September 22 There is strong probability that McKinley and Bryan will meet in Cincinnati October 10 Bryan is set for three speeches that day on the river bank in the German quarters and at a public resort The same day marks the annual police department inspection McKinley has not attended this event for five years and is expected to consent to attend as he desires to visit the metropolis of his state
Chicago theater workers from the Tivoli company walked out over unpaid salaries, canceling matinee and evening shows of the Chimes of Normandie for six weeks. Deputized sheriffs controlled the theater as salaries remained unpaid.
A parade of prizes is announced for best decorated vehicles, horses, ponies, carriages, and bicycles. Awards include cash, silk dresses, and various gift items donated by local merchants and committees, with multiple classes and ages specified.
Mrs Palmer hosted a dinner at Ardisigh Newport honoring Baron and Baroness Hengel Miller, Austria’s former ambassador. The hall featured allamandias and valley blooms in Austrian colors, with Palmer’s guests enjoying a formal cold service. A separate note from Blenheim hints at an expected Vanderbilt Marlborough heir.
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