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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1896
Page
2
Cochran argues Democrats should stay unified to oppose Bryan and McKinleyism. He opposes a separate third ticket and favors building support through Congress and a unified Democratic platform. He warns against early pacts with populists and socialism and favors a chosen path decided by a future Democratic convention.
At the Capitol yesterday Senator Gorman spoke with Chairman Jones for three hours. Mrs. Jones said nothing would be public. Gorman indicated he would not seek the chair under present circumstances, citing 1838 and 26 as precedents. He said Whitney and Harris would retain power, while the executive committee duties remained unchanged.
Heavy rains raise rivers four to seven feet across Iowa. Des Moines overflows flood banks and destroy roads. Keokuk and Western bridge over the Missouri River partially collapses in Des Moines. Textile mills suspend operations with no return date. Trade downturn noted as Swalesville sinks in business mood.
A wind storm in San Luis Santiago de Cuba province destroys barracks and ruins, killing several guerrillas and others. in Pottsville Pennsylvania on August 4 the Republican renomination of Charles B Brum for the Thirteenth congressional district is reported.
City clerk reports a substantial Free Silver movement in Ashtabula County with Republicans forming the core, meetings exceeding 200 members, and requests for speakers and organizers. Prominent party figures, including Caltin, offer services to promote free silver and oppose the current system.
Rev J F Hazel of Chel era outlines a plan for a federated corps of Christian workers called The Gospel Wheelers to travel across the US and Canada preaching without promotion of temptations. He envisions mixed groups, advance riders, and square gatherings with hymn tunes, insisting on modest dress and nonsectarian worship.
A Savannah rumor from Atlanta says talks are under way to buy Tom Watson as Populist vice president candidate and place him in the Georgia senate seat once held by Gordon. Ex-Speaker Crisp could decide the deal, potentially trading the seat for Watson joining Bryan's cabinet if Democrats win.
New York Aug 4 Democrats in the Empire state oppose William St John's appointment as national committee treasurer. They cite his past votes for Morton and Strong and accuse him of conflicting with Tammany. In Holton, Henry Gatherson and George Thompson, accused of stealing clothing and effects from Mrs Rachel Thompson, are scheduled for trial for grand larceny on August 1 after escape to Holton.
Aug 4 1912 Jefferson City Missouri Democrats report advance delegates have arrived for the convention to be held Wednesday. The silver wing is expected to dominate the action and no nomination will go to anyone at odds with their white rule stance. Lon V Stephens faces a strong bid for governor with about 275 votes on the first ballot, well above the nomination threshold. Jus A H Botten of Franklin county leads the lieutenant governorship race.
Jefferson City Mo Aug 4 Senator White of California delegates to Governor Stone the honor of notifying W J Bryan of his nomination for president at Madison Square Garden. A telegram urged Stone to accept, he agreed to deliver a brief speech not a salon document, covering Bryan and Sewall for campaign use.
London reports a long Post article on Britain’s relations with Germany. It notes Britain may face conflicts involving the United States Attica and Asia and recalls a January debate on how to counter the British navy. A Berlin strategist outlined a campaign against Arginid, unseen until now. The piece urges caution for statesmen amid the German press tone.
Lincoln Aug 4 Bryant refused to discuss the rumor he would decline the Popu let nomination. He said he has nothing to add to the statement issued at the close of the convention. Bryan announced a change in his eastward trip. He will leave Friday at 2 05 p m for Des Moines where he will coach and stay overnight amid a planned reception.
On his initial day in England Li Hess Chang kept to a low profile, spending time driving around Hyde Park and Pall Mall before remaining at his hotel for the rest of the day.
Advertises a topical preparation claimed to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chaptains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent price per box and sale by J. K. Jones at Fifth and Kansas Ave.
The report of a commission led by D R Plunkett proposes a government department headed by a minister to develop Ireland’s industry and agriculture with a consultative council representing Irish business. It would provide state aid and bounties, promoting agricultural experiments and dairy cooperation.
A secret Sunday night conference in Des Moines between National Committeeman Welch and Populist leaders explored a fusion basis for Iowa state and sectoral tickets. Populists indicated willingness to gain endorsements if tickets are fairly divided, with Democratic leaders ready for fair terms. Key figures included J B Aullison, A Hammond, and General Weaver, who planned proportional division of the state ticket and electoral ticket between parties.
Sault Ste Marie Mich Aug 4 The Reteeleht Alli Jock opened yesterday when revenue cutter Andrew Johnson and river and harbor improvement steamer Hancock were docked through. The lock, begun in 1889, is 300 feet long between gates 109 feet long over all 43 feet high 100 feet wide and will handle boats drawing up to feet of water. Baby rested better than ever Eureka Kan Sept 24 Six Hand Medicine Co Dr Hand s Colic Cure gave my baby great relief She is nine months old and rested better last night than she ever has I can testify to its virtges with m good conscience Mothers ask some mother who has used this remedy about it Dr Hand s remedies for children never disappoint Sold by ell druggists for 2 cents a bottle.
An ad lists EBogg's Hair Renewer as a universal renewer and scalp cleanser, Ayers' Hair Vigor for vitality, and De Witt's Witch Hazel Balm for bites burns and scrapes. It promotes fall festival displays and mentions Bell Telephone 816 Sadler shirt waists laundried, plus steam laundry service and a cleaning claim about color fastness.
Chicago Aug 4 Diamond Match and New York Biscuit collapse ends a booming run led by Moore Brothers. Exchange adjourns for days as margin calls fail and confidence evaporates. Banks show little concern though wide market losses prompt a cautious reevaluation of speculative financing.
Reports indicate the Moores have acquired a substantial stake in Diamond Match and in New York Biscuit. Diamond Match carries $11,000,000 in capital stock and New York Biscuit $9,000,000. Estimates of total purchase value are not yet possible.
Mena Ark Aug 4 the first train over the Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf railway arrived in the city shortly after dark with a locomotive and private car. Officials from Kansas City and elsewhere and newspaper reporters rode the train. The Gulf line will carry passenger and freight traffic between Kansas City and Selma next Thursday. When the Mena Horatio line is completed the road will open from Kansas City into and south of Shreveport Louisiana.
A party of 75 eastern farmers traveled by special Burlington train to Lookin gfor Farm E Superior Neb Aug 4 to inspect crops in Nebraska and northern Kansas. They are prominent in Indiana and other states and pleased with the farming conditions between the Missouri River and Lookin gfor Farm.
Mr Henry C Carpenter a commercial agent of the state department reports that American manufacturers could gain larger sales in Germany if they actively promote their goods there. He notes Americans rarely seek German information, adverts are wasteful, and German buyers respond to evidence of quality and price advantages. Carpenters cites goods like writing desks and oak desks as examples and asks for stronger American marketing of furniture tools and equipment.
In New York on August 4 the Oscar Primel ies club organized to aid wounded Cuban War servicemen. The group pledges to care for the sick and dying as the Red Cross is barred from Cuban corps. They seek quinine medicines surgical instruments and physiotherapy supplies. A Salt Lake prelim for pugilist Bob Thompson’s case ended with witnesses attributing death to a fall rather than a KO and the defense seeks dismissal.
August 4 three days hearing ends with Rev J and Scott Methodist clergyman who eloped with an 11 year old girl deemed insane by commissioners. A tangle of rail excursion notes and medical ads fill the page with local notices and promotions.
A short ad touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as effective for stomach troubles. The copy mentions Stansfield and references prosperity and relief through a tonic approach.
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