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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
1
The Topeka arrival of William Jennings Bryan from Atchison drew a modest crowd due to rain. City preparations and a cordial reception marked the mayoral state house speeches as Bryan and accompanying officials faced a smaller turnout than expected.
Report on Bryan’s reception at 706 Kansas Avenue with Judge Rucker and officials, dinner in Bryan’s room, and a public gathering. Trial by mislaid lists and missed notices plagued T. M. Patterson as he scrambled to publish the notification slate for Col. Bryan’s homage.
A lively morning scene on Kansas Avenue featured a horse galloping past the Copeland hotel with a cow bell trumpet, drawing cheers from a crowd including a boy shouting Teddy the Rough Rider. Politicians, including Mr Bryan, faced lighthearted mockery as the day began amid state election chatter.
A group of newspaper men paid respects to Mr. Bryan as he greeted them at the Olimet party. Governor Stanley and aides arrived to greet the candidate after noon. Bryan appeared well with a healthy glow, noting he felt fine. A partial list of names for a forthcoming event was left on a table. Davis is not coming, as reports say he plans no speech in the campaign.
In a chaotic bid the monetary leaguers seek to verify platforms as five financial items remain unsettled. Kansas officials clash over where Eek Rucker would address and a Topeka notification to William J Bryan as Populist nominee is debated. National committees clash over Bryan and McKinley margins while Roosevelt is touted. The piece notes a campaign tour and continued efforts, with a continuation promised on the sixth page.
Akron O Aug 23 wild mob over lynching fear attacked jail and city hall. Negro Lewis Peck was taken to Cleveland as deputies hid him. Fire destroyed Columbia hall and city hall. two dead, many wounded, extensive property loss. Militia mobilized as chief of police is reported insane. city records lost.
In London August 3, reports say 12 ships and about 7,000 men are at Shanghai. Chinese troops threaten allies’ rear as Pekin delays. Germany rejects Li Hung Chang peace overtures and maintains a hard line, while Washington issues official correspondence about envoy powers and potential negotiations to end hostilities.
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