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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1896
Page
2
Governor E N Morrill is renominated by acclamation. Chief Justice David Martin is turned down on the third ballot with T F Garver named for the Chief Justiceship. One speaker castigates Judge Martin as a communist amid the intra party contest.
ILE.RICHTER NAMED FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IN TRAUTMAN'S PLACE AS REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET IS RENOMINATED AT SEDGWICK COUNTY CONVENTION. The gathering resumed after 4 PM with McKinley Glee Club performances and spirited speeches led by Mrs. T. J. Smith and Congressman Calderhead. Delegates debated credentials, honored historical party stands on silver, and moved to make temporary organization permanent while nominating Justice and governor candidates.
Kansas Republicans convene to endorse William McKinney for president and Garret Hobart for VP. They reaffirm support for the national platform from St Louis, urging protection, reciprocity, and sound money, opposing free silver and calling for tariff policy, farm market expansion, and improved infrastructure. They seek pension reforms, highway expansion, irrigation, and regulated interstate charges.
The text endorses the board of commissioners for securing lower Kansas product rates via rail and water transport links and praises Governor Morrill and associates. It calls for comparing Republican administration to the previous Papal War administration and urges continued GOP power, citing Populist depredations as a warning and urging support for good citizens across affiliations.
Across South Dakota prairie wolves with a $2 bounty are being sacrificed to fund William J. Bryan's silver ticket. Farmers organize hunts. several thousand dollars raised to aid the campaign between now and election day.
Indianapolis reports J J Wyatt was hypnotically influenced by Professor Boone and buried four feet underground in Fairview Park to prove air access. About 10 000 gathered as the earth was removed and Wyatt revived with men restraining him. He eventually ate and drank, having remained underground since Tuesday.
Henry Watterson announces he will support vigorous opposition to Bryan despite spending the season in Europe. He criticizes the Chicago convention and calls for a new Democratic platform and ticket. Watterson argues Republicans may fracture like Democrats and urges unity behind a banner of reason and truth.
Philadelphia August 12 The Evening Telegraph prints Whitney interview claiming McKinley will carry New York by 200000. Whitney denies any shift, asserts no surrender of New York on sound money or silver issue, insists Republicans remain united for a 200000 majority.
Centerville Iowa on August 12 sees saloons reopen after fourteen years prompting a police court harvest of drunks. All day and into last night over forty men and boys were arrested as the calaboose filled and arrests were turned away. Brawls and threats of saloon cleansing spread amid fierce sentiment.
Topeka citizens plan a week long Fall Festival from September 28 to October 3 for 75 000 visitors with parades tournaments flower displays campfires and a carnival night. Bryan and McKinley will speak. Marshall’s band of fifty performs daily. Hotels furnished rooms and restaurants provide information and rates. Kansans urged to spend money in Kansas.
A crowded Pennsylvania Station welcome for William Jennings Bryan marked a pivotal moment in the New York canvass. Bryan, flanked by Senator Jones and Democrat leaders, faced cheers, while police managed a boisterous crowd and a fearsome horse guard as the party moved toward a decisive balcony appearance at Madison Square Garden.
Half rates promo for rail travel to the East by Burlington Route. NEA meeting in Buffalo July 7 to 11. Christian Endeavor in Washington July 7 to 14. Bay Young People's Union of National Republicans in Milwaukee August 25 to September 1. Chicago event dates unclear. text garbled. Wakeley, general pass special rates noted.
A brief ad invites readers to obtain a free silver badge described as beautiful and durable. It mentions sending 20 cents in stamps to Barns Badge Willimantic Conn and notes agents want representations or participation in the offer.
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