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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1896
Page
2
The speech in Adalidin near Tivoli marks the start of Mr. Bryan's campaign for 1900. He denounces government by a syndicate, argues for free coinage and bimetallism, and challenges opponents amid a large attendance. He stresses common people's interests and U.S. leadership in monetary reform.
Chicago August 12 Senator Burrows plans to press Pingree for dialogue while Pingree tours the East as a free silver advocate on a sound money line. Durbin reports Michigan party rift over Pingree’s victory, saying Pingree can be steered on tariff but money issue may be skirted.
City of Mexico reports J. M Hawthorne, envoy of the aa party of the United States, here rejecting data for use in mineral water. The Aneat in the west. Come and try it at I. W. Phillips, 412 W. Eleventh Ave.
Detroit mayor Pingree seeks governor bid on free silver and income tax. Republicans split on silver stance as campaign outlines voter promises. Hasen reviews Pingree’s platform, noting his shift toward Democratic lines and emphasis on public support.
Kansas City voters wake to a political shakeup as C W Trickett resigns from the county central committee. Trickett appoints R Collender as proxy, signaling the end of his influence in Wyandotte county politics. He leaves public life to practice law after a career as a bank cashier and editor of a Democratic paper.
In a Detroit discussion Mayor Pingree discusses McKinley’s stance on silver, Michigan’s 1896 election dynamics, and party divisions. He argues for a bi metallist position, favors income tax, and says judges should treat trusts as conspiracies while stressing the people’s demand for what is right.
During the rain storm Saturday the cottage of William Stes on Paine Jodi Pine Lake near Use city was struck by lightning and entirely destroyed along with the contents. The cottage was originally the Norwegian building at the Works fair and, after surviving the fire, burned to ruins.
In Wyandotte County the Republican party fractures under renewed leadership disputes fueling statewide talk. Senator Murphy and colleagues predict strong NY outcomes with hopes for Bryan Sewall tickets carrying the state. Gorman endorses Murphy's view as party lines harden and power plays unfold across the state.
Cleveland Ohio August 21 The notification committee of the silver convention which assembled at Bree DMo July 22 18% to notify W J Bryan of his nomination by that party for the presidency of the United States will meet at Lincoln to notify him in September at Lincoln Illinois or nearby location per the fragmentary text yields a short card noting the Silver Party nomination process and a Lincoln meeting in September with Bryan as candidate.
Vincent, son of George Vincent, denies reports that presidential candidate Bryan was to be the guest of the assembly next week in Jamestown. He says Bryan has not been invited and that attending would be as a private citizen.
New York August 4 Senator Hill invited Mr Bryan to visit him at Walfert's street on Tuesday Mr Bryan accepted The announcement caused a stir among Democrats as it signals Hill's indorsement of the Chicago ticket or A P Sawer The rest of the text is garbled with nonstandard phrases and names
In Canton Ohio on August 24 Major McKinley addressed farmers and workers from Lawrence County Pennsylvania praising protectionism, opposing free trade and free silver, and urging support for a Republican tariff policy. He contrasted it with Democratic free trade and warned of currency depreciation and wage cuts.
A letter from Richard Croker commends Bir Sheehan for backing Bryan and Sewall. Croker says he is out of politics but supports the crisis era Democratic move and notes limited correspondence with Sheehan. Fragments mention a laundry ad for Puer tesa Gream Laundry at 112 and 114 West Brighton.
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