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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1896
Page
2
It notes Ohio will be sharply contested and reports from that state bolster Democratic hopes for November. Campaigns in Indiana are under way. Bryan's acceptance letter is expected by August 25, after which Democratic forces will mobilize along the front.
The Democratic national committee announced Chicago as the base with Washington as a parallel center. J Gorman reportedly cannot serve in a campaign role, while J. Johnson of Kansas joins the committee. The plan includes branch offices in Washington and Chicago, with key figures named for leadership and fundraising duties.
New York reports claim the Hearst estate may have moved 1 to 1.5 million dollars to Europe to hedge a Bryan victory and free coinage. If Bryan is elected, silver could surge, boosting Hearst holdings tied to Western mines and a coast-to-coast newspaper chain advocating silver.
Frank Th. Cooper of Siegel, Cooper & Co. returns from Europe. He argues free silver coinage will curb depression, boost farm and miner profits, raise prices, and stimulate demand, claiming US currency is too restricted and prosperity rests on expanding money supply. He cites conditions in France and the need for more money to end business stagnation.
Charles Hardeck a Rice County farmer was moved to Christ Hospital after a hog attack at his home. The injury details are unclear but the incident is under investigation and local authorities respond.
A Kansas City Fort Scott railway company issues a Wealm to Diese OUF trade. Steam Laundry at 8 and Lis W. Stone.
A Washington dispatch in the New York Journal reports alarm over gold withdrawals from the treasury reserve nearing 20 million dollars. Bankers and politicians warn of a looming shortage while depositors rush to secure gold, with silver certificates and notes dominating daily transactions.
A Willam Jennings Bryan canvass in Lincoln shows he will win a fair portion of Republican votes in November but not as large as in 1892. The precinct totals favor McKinley with 177 votes to 88 for Bryan, 21 unsettled, and Republicans confident yet wary about silver and sound money.
At Bay Aug 17 President Cleveland spent a week at sea shore homes while visitors joined him for fishing tips along the bay. Gilder traveled with the party to Mest pee and the Gables, enjoying sea trout off West Falmouth. He and family may stay late into the season. Joe Jefferson also appears more often this year, balancing fishing with his art work.
San Francisco reports a growing silver protection federation movement led by B N Carrier of Spokane as general commander and George Weaver adjutant general. The organization claims 508000 members west of the Missouri with immediate secrecy. California organizers have been active, and San Francisco hosts over 100 charter members. Affiliation with an eastern order called the Vistettes is contemplated, with a Pullman convention in 1534 establishing its constitution and rites.
Saratoga's floral festival runs Aug 17 to Sept 11 with entrants urged to trim vehicles and bicycles. Guests are invited to decorate private carriages and wheels, join the Floral Ball at Convergence Hall, and enjoy a grand social showcase of riders and elegance.
Probate court records show Lyman Trumbull estate valued at about $178,000. Real estate totals nine Cook County parcels valued at $1,450,000. Personal effects listed at $3,799 and cash in bank $4,26. Bonds and shares include Gas Company $800, National Storage $7,275, Central Union Telephone $30,000, National Lend $7,700, with L. & P. Trumbull interest $2,533. Notes and earning claims noted in Clark County Montana without assigned value.
Lexington August 17 Captain Thomas J Clay grandson of Henry Clay urged Democrats to abandon factional lines and vote McKinley. He warned the Chicago platform threatens national welfare, urging unity to avert ruin and protect 70,000,000 people.
Ferdi nand Winter, long time partner of General Harrison, declares his shift from Republican to advocate for free silver. He notes rising support for silver at Democratic and Chicago conventions, praising firm, principled opponents and criticizing the current administration for urban, New York–leaning bias.
Mineral Water advertorial notes J. W. Phillips at 12 W Eighth Ave promoting mineral water as the finest in the west. The fragment repeats the offer and address, mentioning Prank Eahons avenue as a stray line.
Grant Whitstar of Graham & Morton, who offered two to one odds that Major McKinney would win sittern states, received a letter from Sterling Kansas dated August eleven. W. P. Morrison writes asking for Kansas land at twenty dollars per acre as stakes in the wager. Whitstar says he is not arranging any bet or representing against Kansas.
In Watertown New York on August 17 1896 the Agricultural Insurance Company of New YorkCity mailed a letter to farmers implying mortgages may be foreclosed if free silver wins and warning of financial crisis. The document cites the company’s capital and mortgages and quotes a president and treasurer long active Republicans. Lawyers consider potential voter intimidation violations and policyholders threaten to cancel policies amid public outrage.
In Helena Montana on August 47 the Republican state central committee is sidelined by the national committee in this campaign. Senator Lee Mantle, chairman of the state group and Bryan supporter, appears excluded from Eastern McKinley campaign plans. Colonel W F Sanders received a message from Perry Heath asking him to help distribute national committee literature. Heath’s note implies Sanders would chair the Republican State central committee in distributing materials for Major McKinley and the gold standard ticket.
Washington August 17. Chair Faulkner of the Democratic national committee had returns from New York. The Rev Sam Small evangelist was one of Mr Faulkner's callers today and he offered his services. No charge for mending and sewing on battens.
Denver Aug 17 Hill Mountain News reports on a broad inquiry into claims that Bryan and his supporters organized a Great Silver Mine trust and paid salaries to push Dimtetaliar causes. Prominent figures including J.J. Hageragn and S.A. Juseghk deny any such organization or remuneration.
Six members of a Kneipp Cure group in New York were arrested after dawn foot-walking on River Park ground with shoes off. The group, including two men, were described as healthy looking Germans aged around 18 to adult, believed to be seeking health benefits. they were released after the brief detention.
In Decatur a mass meeting adopted resolutions condemning the Atlanta Traction Company and urging a boycott. A Negro was sentenced to the stockade for refusing a rear-park order by the conductor. The Newrote vow to withhold patronage unless allowed to attend areas of their choosing.
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