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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1897

Page

5

Equal rights before law urged in Topeka speech

In a Topeka address, the speaker extolled government by consent, warned against taxation injustice, and denounced trusts and monopolies. He urged equal protection under law, public accountability, and curbs on corporate influence, calling for reforms at state and local levels to restore government of the people and strengthen watchdog civic engagement.

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Jam at the State House Sparks Row Over Session Arrangements

Report of a chaotic legislative gathering in Topeka with crowds overflowing Representative Hall amid protests and procedural disputes. Rep John Seaton pressed against altering hall seating, while Governor and Senate leaders navigated abrupt changes as hundreds filled the Capitol corridors and galleries.

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Hamilton Hall Crowd Packs Topeka For Bryan Speech

In Topeka a vast throng gathered at Hamilton Hall across Quincy Street from Sixth Street as Bryan prepared to speak. Reported stir and heat filled the packed auditorium while thousands pressed through doors and overflowed Quincy Street. Bryan, after acts by Scully and a brief entertainment, addressed the crowd amid cheers, noting the gold standard debate and promising to address the central public question. Grace Bryan accompanied Bryan to Jefferson City after the event.

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Mineral Water Finest Ir the meer

J. W. Phillips at 613 W. Eggath advertises mineral water offerings.

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