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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
2
An OCR fragment discusses reproduction, medicines, and claims about pregnancy and cleanliness. It references a woman seeking motherhood, drugs for purification, and a general admonition about pills sold by druggists. The text is garbled but centers on medical tonics and laxatives.
Virginia Democratic leader W A Little Jr predicts James Bryan and Sewall will win Firetree by more than 40000, arguing free coinage is key. He asserts Virginia’s voters back the old Democracy, despite opposition to silver, and cites southern loyalty to Bryan over McKinley.
Pittsburg August 21 John Schaefer on Thirty third street received orders from Washington that fragments of bile totaling 17 dollars sent by the treasury will be redeemed at full value During hot weather Schaefer dropped a coat with money in it A goat owned by Charles Riley ate the money and bit the coat Riley offered to pay Schaefer but he insisted on the proceeds The tale ends with Schaefer securing enough pieces to prove his claim and Uncle Sam repaying him.
San Diego Aug 22 reports a proposed return of the Roan baths with a public bathing area near the Sutre public bath at the San Francisco bay. The two story building will have cooling fans and conveniences likely to benefit residents. Rates set at 2 cents per box sold by Jones, Pitts and Kansas Ave.
Eastern letters urge William Jennings Bryan to speak at eastern venues. Democratic senators largely initiate invitations. Senator Hill may announce his support while Bryan doubts others speak for him. A party, including Salzer and Professor Densloe, meets Bryan to discuss strategy as trips plan to Albany and Teall regions.
Washington Aug 23 Mr George F L Washburn of Boston a Populism executive committee member spoke at the Shoreham claiming wage scales in New England are tied to silver. He cited Massachusetts meetings defending the silver cause saying halls are crowded and working men from cities to mills should support free coinage despite calls for reform and corruption fears.
Columbus Aug 22 Editor W J Chamberlain of the Ohio Farmer and McKinley appointee to the state university trustees spoke at a farmers picnic on the university grounds declaring the demonetization of silver has caused hard times and white metal should be favored. His remarks drew enthusiastic reception and wide statewide comment as the incident stirred strong reaction.
A fragmentary note indicates funds were sent to Coln Victor Cola Avg and mentions a follow up letter dispatched by Inet syening.
An old advertisement touts Begg's Hair Renewer by W Maupin and John McConaghy. It claims to renew and invigorate hair, cleanse the scalp of dendrum, and leave hair smooth and strong, praising universal satisfaction.
Dun's report notes weak overall business conditions with limited gains in wheat and cotton. It cites reluctance to invest, drought impacts in the U.S. South and Midwest, ongoing low demand for wool and woods, and rising mercantile discount rates, while grain exports rise and construction activity stagnates.
New York Aug 22 Bradstreet's review of the New York stock market notes speculation this week has not been important. Liquidation ends for now and the public stays out until the political situation clears. Landon, despite favorable foreign exchange and the start of a gold import movement, leans to selling rather than buying. The market remains in professionals' hands as leading dealers face no difficulty manipulating it according to their views.
Sedalia August 22 A wager dispute in Pettis county court arose after Charles R Field a wealthy farmer and Democrat bet Bryan would win the presidential race against John P McMahan a lifelong Democrat. Field tried to back out and pull his stake, but stakeholder W H Powell Sr refused. The case seeks recovery of 500 dollars with court intervention.
Chief of Police John W. Gardiner receives a letter from two Missouri men alleging a Topeka business, the Enterprise Art Company, defrauds by selling likeness portraits. The caller claims paying $3 for a card promising a life-like portrait upon buying goods and paying for materials, with an attached example and a 60 cent pre-cut fee.
At Baise Idaho on August 22 the Democratic and Populist state conventions near completion fused into the People's Democratic party. The Populists backed a state platform endorsing woman suffrage and conceded to Dems on the U S senatorial choice. Democrats moved faster, nominating Frank Stuenberg for governor and R P Quarles for supreme court, while the Populists named a slate including Gunn for Congress and Lewis Anderson for attorney general. The fusion ended with joint support for Bryan and Sewall in national ticket and approval of the state constitutional amendment on equal suffrage.
Greenville Aug 22 The road master of the Jacksonville line circulates notices to section foremen urging votes for McKinley and to sign and return promptly. Foremen fear coercion and warn that noncompliance could trigger retaliation. Some Vandalix line foremen report requests for their men’s addresses, suggesting a Republican scheme may be in play.
Chicago reports the official McKinley and Hobart campaign badge issued for 6,000,000 units featuring oval portraits on an American flag backdrop with the word Protection above and Big Tarpon Quay below. A large St Lucie tarpon, weighing 262 pounds, was landed by Senator Quay, who escaped a near-swash boat capsize and was briefly struck by the line.
In Newport R I Aug 4 a grand ball hosted by J J Van Alen, Cleveland’s nominee for minister to Italy, celebrated his daughter’s return from Europe. The ballroom, built in Paris and erected on the lawn near his cottage, showcased Egyptian and Oriental decor, blue and gold frescoes, fairy lamps, and night blooming flowers. Supper served at 60 tables in a large tent on the southeast lawn.
In Canton on August 22 Mr. and Mrs. McKinley, with Mrs. Myron T. Herrick, heard Minneapolis lawyer Millard F Bowen say Minnesota is in danger and the outlook is gloomy. Bowen warned of heavy influence from lawyers and urged urgent, hard campaigning to win the state. The Major suggested they go indoors as Bowen pressed the point.
Aug 22 Washington Massachusetts Non Partisan Silver league reports 17 clubs with about 1200 members in Boston, 1000 of whom are Republicans. Cameron, a Republican, will vote for Bryan, expecting 15000 Republicans or more in Massachusetts. Other states send letters confirming Silver Republicans backing Bryan.
New York reports Mr Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and his bride Grace Wilson will likely voyage in September with her siblings Mr and Mrs Ogden Goelet aboard their yacht White Ladie. They honeymoon at Saratoga and aim for Europe after, aided by a sizable dowry and Mr Wilson's fortune.
Aug 22 Indianapolis report details a socialistic labor faction dispute over a nonunion suit worn by President Samuel Gompers. A tailor supplied the clothing without a union label, later revealed after he declined to join the federation, sparking tensions within the group.
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