24 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1896
Page
1
The report outlines a push to nominate Tom Platt for governor amid rival sentiment. Platt denies candidacy, citing plain citizenship, while associates consider potential acceptance and the impact on the Republican ticket and state organization.
New York August 24 The clearing house loan committee reports no demand for loan certificates as yet with no applications received besides a tentative note from the National City Bank. Committee members from major banks convened daily assessing future demand while banks applying will pay a 1.26 percent commission plus 6 percent interest.
John Chambertein of Washington, D C died at the Grand Union Hospital in Saratoga Aug. St. John Chambertein had been in a coma for hours. He was known as a cheerful, jovial barkeep and attended many events with friends. details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Silver meetings and Republican gatherings across Shawnee County drew large crowds. D C Tillotson and W F Schoch addressed audiences in Roseville Tecumeh and AnnarS detailing bimetallic policy while condemning free coinage. County officials and local Republicans reported strong turnout and heated discussions on standard coinage.
A chaotic scene at the Sixth Street Financial School nearly sparked a riot as the crowd clashed over presidential stances. Officer McElroy intervened to separate heated speakers including advocates for gold standard Bryan and free silver opponents, with loud cheers and tense exchanges throughout the evening.
The weekly weather and crop report by Weather Observer Fancings notes extreme temperatures south of the rivers and cooler conditions north. Rainfall varies with three inches plus in the north and up to an inch in Johnson county. Eastern areas faced late planting risk while the southern region saw record heat and hot winds. Forage and hay crops are reported in good shape overall, with mixed prospects for barley and oats.
Trmscoe Aug. 4. Prof Antites arrived from Dane's island aboard the Virgo and appears to have given up this year on his attempt to cross the arctic regions by balloon.
No longer editor Tom Watson resigns from the Po pulist paper to devote full time to his campaign. Atlanta Ga Route 0 Thomas F Wat ein resumes editorship with James T L Sibley, secretary of the State Populist committee. The Stoneman House burned Warwons Cal Ave 34 The Stone-
Washington reports Populist leaders claim growing support for Tom Watson as vice presidential nominee. Senator Rutter cites shifting sentiment among Western Populists and Southern silver Democrats, notably Georgia and North Carolina, while warning Democrats over Chicago platform. He notes Populists’ refusal to trade tickets and asserts Bryan remains a silver standard advocate.
The report notes temperatures reaching near 00 degrees by 2 pm and suggests warmer, fair conditions will persist tomorrow. The weather bureau predicts generally warm, fair weather across the state with cooler nights and light humidity.
Morning fire alarm from a box near Tenth and Topeka avenues caused smoke when a stove pipe fell in a room over West Tenth street. A passerby mistook it for a fire but no damage occurred. Fourth Ward McKinley Club to host an open air meeting at Seventh and Lincoln streets with County Attorney Harry Safford and ex-County Clerk John Brown speaking.
Seven Knox county farmers led by a hay parade arrived in Canton by a special Pennsylvania train. Major McKinley spoke from the McKinney home stoop, defending protective tariffs and factory prosperity as the farmer’s friend, and arguing against free trade and free silver as harming agriculture and workers alike.
Tonight the council will discuss the asphalt repair contract details and the work plan. A second meeting on Thursday will finalize the agreement with Kasson of Barber Co. The project, split into two contracts, costs about 40 900 over five years and aims to keep pavements in good condition.
Topeka Kansas call issued by the Hora committee for a voting contest to select a representative for the floral parade during the Fall Festival. The ballot is open to all ladies, with one vote per contribution, to elect a suitable state and city representative for the float. Signed by multiple committee members including Mrs. W. H. Wilson and Frances N. Wood.
Indianapolis August 24 Practically settled by the national Democratic committee that the temporary chairman will come from the east and the permanent from the south Bourke Cockran of New York is favored for temporary chair and Donelson Caffery of Louisiana for permanent chair Illinois’ John M Palmer will open the convention and it is expected to last about two days Kentucky’s Henry Watterson is discussed as a possible presidential nominee if conditions suit the party Gold standard Democrats from Kentucky are seen as influential in shaping the outcome.
Washington August 24 The president appoints Levi T Griffin of Detroit Michigan to be pension agent at Detroit vice Harrison H Wheeler who served in the House of Representatives and was connected with the district militia and other offices in Detroit.
Tom Fenlon declares he cannot support the Chicago Democratic platform nor the Republican ticket. Eugene Hagan notes expected turnout of well-to-do leaders in Leavenworth area for a meeting. Fenlon’s letter to Samuel Kimble emphasizes loyalty to Jefferson and the Democratic doctrines, warning of danger to party principles.
Sam Kimble of Manhattan says thirteen loyalists will attend tomorrow's gathering of Democratic bolters seeking to organize against the Chicago platform while keeping core principles intact. Delegates to the national convention at Indianapolis will be chosen and party strategy discussed, with actions possibly postponed until after the national meeting.
A convention rhetoric stresses large turnout and unity among Democrats while noting Republican bolting by a few and warning that surrender would mirror the Populists. Speakers insist on airing convictions to inform voters, even if disfranchisement follows adjournment.
Indianapolis August 21 W B L McDoe Haz been appointed receiver of the L N L A C Monon road Attorney Field of the company admitted the fullness of the complaint and consented to the receiver's appointment.
St Paul reports preparations for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment week. A parade of naval veterans and ex prisoners of war will march Tuesday at 10 am over a one and one half mile route, led by Third United States Infantry from Fort Snelling and the Minnesota Sons of Veterans. Commander in Chief Walker will review from the Ryan hotel balcony. Visitors will be registered and credentials checked, with press facilities and local reception committee ready to assist.
Atlanta reports a Journal story citing a high rank Democrat claiming Senator Tillman visited Thomas Watson at his Thomasville home to seek Watson's retirement from the vice presidential race in return for a Bryan cabinet post. Watson reportedly refused, saying he joined the ticket to preserve party organization. A similar offer allegedly may be made to Bewal l en.
Milwaukee hosts a gathering of national Republican club leaders from Maine to California as the Exposition building prepares for a multi day session starting at 1 am. The presidency race features Chas A Gordon John Webster and D D Woodmanses with McAlpin and Gordon seen as likely frontrunners. Cities vying for the next convention include Boston Detroit New Orleans Omaha Portland and Chattanooga.
For ten days near Pawnee an old fashioned camp meeting draws hundreds of Indians. The religious fever grips attendees with nocturnal shouts and dances. Many become exhausted, some faint and remain unconscious for hours.
Hoyt Aug 26 The silver club of Hoyt organized Saturday night last with a 20 member list. The president, vice president and secretary are Republicans. Bryan Silver Club meeting D H Branaman and others will speak at Baxon's fall 905 East Sixth street under East Side Bryan Silver club auspices commencing at 8 o clock Tuesday evening.
A crowded trolley car carrying about 100 passengers plunged from a mountain incline near Broderick City on a Thursday evening. Panicked passengers cried and some tried to leap from the car but were restrained, and while a dozen or more were injured, no one was reported killed. rescue teams worked to remove the wounded from wreckage as authorities investigated the incident.
Bryan and officials depart Red Hook for Lincoln after a weeklong stay. The party travels near Madison Square as the crowd awaits Mr Regan’s acceptance letter and McKinley’s stance. The tour emphasizes solid Democratic state support and signals plans for the president’s upcoming meeting with Senator Hinckley and other leaders.
Ex-Gov Geo T Anthony former Superintendent of Insurance writes from Topeka Kansas January 5 1904 praising the Shawnee Fire Insurance Company of Topeka for reorganizing with paid up capital of 100000 and strong management. Also notes deaths by own action and travel offers with rail fares and a Democratic meeting in September.
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