Bolters Rally In Topeka For Silver Convention
A Topeka silver convention gathers Republicans from across Kansas behind a push for bimetallism. Ed Little of Abilene speaks as temporary chairman while delegates plan to press for 60 delegates to the St Louis event. Prominent figures from Concordia, Salina, Emporia, and other towns attend, with mixed loyalties and calls for free coinage of silver.
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Free Silver Republicans Caucus Advocates Permanent Organization
The Free Silver Republicans gathered to discuss party plans, signaling intent to pursue a permanent organization. Speakers urged unity, plan to take control of the convention, and emphasized backing free silver and protective tariffs, with references to Kansas and national stakes.
Plumb Brother Seeks Silver Remonetization Stance
George Phim of Lyon County, brother of Senator Plumb, speaks to a Stoic Journal reporter about his sibling’s congressional views. He cites Plumb’s support for silver coinage and remonetization, noting how reform movements aimed to increase currency favored silver. He urges Republicans to unite, organize, and vote for free coinage as sentiment shifts.
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Whitley Breaks With Party Over Free Silver Stand
Col HL Whitley of Emporia declares he has not left the party but that the party left him over the free silver issue. He says in Emporia voters are split on the Republican stance and that he intends to abstain from voting for candidates backing free silver, despite pressure from papers and peers.
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Bankers Estimate on Silver Vote in Anderson County
John K. Foster of Garnett's First National Bank cites a court house full of Bryan silver Republicans and predicts a rising count of Republican silver voters. He notes a large meeting at Frament, speeches by former Republicans, and claims about 300 silver votes existing now with more expected daily.
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Wagstaff Resigns from County GOP to Back Free Coinage
Dan Wagstaff of Salina resigns from the Saline County Republican Central Committee and travels to Topeka for the convention. He pledges loyalty to the Republican cause, endorses free coinage at 16 to 1, and says he will not vote for McKinley. He notes delegation support at Wichita and cites Abilene delegates backing the sentiment.
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Mckinsey
Bryan Compliments Dick at Washington Missouri Reception
At Washington Missouri Mr Blan introduced Bryan to a crowd as the future president. Bryan praised Bland and others, saying the nomination was earned by merit and that if Bland had led the convention he would have had loyal support nationwide. The Missourians cheered as Bryan spoke with warmth and thanks.
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An Agreeable Drop Weather Report
A light general rain fell last night in Kansas with a partly cloudy afternoon forecast. Local readers can expect showers this afternoon and rain tomorrow as predictions note cooler, wetter conditions.
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Conference in Kansas City to clinch Lewelling withdrawal
Leaders from Democrats Populists and silver Republicans plan a meeting in Kansas City to urge ex Gouvernor Lewelling to quit his gubernatorial bid. They threaten to run a separate ticket if he remains in the race, aiming to pressure him to shift to Congress or another post. Lewelling and allies are under pressure as cross party opinion signals a split fallout.
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May Be A State Ticket Ed Little Talks Silver Republicans
Ed Little of Abilene reports that silver Republicans are growing in support and may press for full organization. He says many silver advocates will back Bevan and insist on voting for friends who favor silver, viewing the party’s current stance as insufficient.
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Turner Sees 300 Republican Silver Voters in Jewell County
H W Turner of Mankato asserts about 300 Republican voters in Jewell County favor silver candidates. He notes five delegates from the county in the convention, all Republicans, with about ten silver Republicans expected in his township and similar in other areas. He believes few Republicans will vote for Bryan.
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Silver Republicans Rally Across Kansas Counties
Caldwell of Wichita Co and J S Caldwell of Leots in Wichita County voice opposition to the party line on silver. A J Smith, a business delegate in Anderson County, notes rising support for silver and hints at carrying Anderson County this fall. In Brown County J Herrington says silver sentiment grows, with former Republicans joining the movement and promising votes for Bryan, shaping the state race depending on future developments.
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Bryan
Benton Bentler Competes With Bryan for Nebraska Support
Lincoln Nebraska July 18 The Bryan enthusiasm overshadows another Nebraska citizen honored for presidential candidacy Charles S Bentler of the National party resides at Twenty sixth and M streets. Bentler denies reports that the National party opposes Bryan or McKinley, stating the party favors the Chicago platform over St. Louis and opposes the gold standard though financial planks differ.
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Russell Dead Found in Fishing Camp by Guides
A man identified as Russell was found dead at his fishing camp after guides located the body. Investigators have not released a cause of death and no foul play is immediately suspected. Authorities are sorting through missing personal items and nearby camps for context.
Unclear report of former governor’s death voyage
A fragmented note from Quebec dated July 14 reports the death of an ex governor from Massachusetts on a fishing trip to Adelaide via Grand Bahor Quebec. Guides noted he slept late. inquiry found life was gone. He passed through Montreal and was en route when health failed.
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Prohibitionists Discuss 1896 Presidency and Bryan Tie
The dialogue debates free silver versus anti monopoly aims with Prohibitionists highlighting prohibition and woman suffrage as core principles. Bentley hedges on McKinley defeat but notes anti monopoly elements could prevail if others are aligned. Rev Mr Bentley plans Bryan rally participation and St Louis talks.
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Ed Corrigan Attacked by Discharged Employee
Ed Corrigan a well known farmhand escaped death when a discharged Black worker, John Phillips, attacked him with a knife at Corrigan's Lutonia stable. Corrigan, armed with only an imbrelis, defended himself and received a cut on the left elbow. Phillips fled and is being pursued by authorities.
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Republican Quarters Appoints Committees for Chicago and New York
The national Republican executive committee appointed Perry S Heath of Cincinnati as press and literary agent and formed a committee including Hanta Durbin Mogiana Daweb Tillnots Payne Wisconsin and Heath to select a money for tee committee in Chicago New York. The committee will locate headquarters in that city first. The meeting observed strict secrecy throughout.
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Burlington Route Proclaimed Shortest Westward Passenger Line
A historical timetable notes the Burlington Route offering the fastest through service from Missouri highlands to Montana and the West. Daily from Kansas City at 0:40 am to Billings, Montana, about 1950 miles, with next afternoon arrival. Free reclining chair car, sleeper service Kansas City to Denver, and a scenic extension toward Colorado Utah and California via connections with Northern Pacific Trans Continental.
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Degraded Notice From Dim Mor Grounds Detained
The garbled OCR describes an incident at Dim Mor Grounds near Gerpe Ti Particuines with a person named as sleeping late and presumed deaf this morning. Colonels GL Haan Sell and Fruheim Peabody reportedly departed for Massachusetts with the body.
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Martin Returns. Senator Martin Seys There Won't be Another Democratic Ticket
Ex United States Senator John Jin, head of the sis delegation to the Chicago convention, says Chicago is overwhelmingly for the ticket. He notes workingmen and common people support Liryun, predicting Democratic sentiment will grow nationwide despite a few bolt resistors. He asserts there will be no second Democratic ticket, though some fear its influence.
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Burlington Route Promoted for Eastbound Excursions
Milwaukee July 16 National Republicds Teague plans to run via the Burlington Route to Chicago and St Louis with Limited trains. Modern equipment on all trains and a ticket map provided. L W Wareley, General Passenger Agent, urges expedition and notes De Mingle Cough as preventive remedy for colds and related illnesses, endorsing Stansfield claim.
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