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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1896

Page

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London Press Reacts to Bryan Victory Risk in 1900 Race

British papers debate Bryan versus McKinley impact on Europe and global finances. Globe and Times warn Bryan could trigger financial convulsions, while McKinley victory steadies trade. Editorials note potential dislocations in currency and foreign investment if Bryan wins.

Lunden Globe McKinley Bryan United States Janes Gazette The the Times Wiliam J. Bryan Almouth Nyro Daily News Herbert Tritton Simont Baris Bevan Tritton Tinsson America Theyould Joseph Herbert Triton Bewking Fem Barclay Beven Farn- Sots Houvet Eid Company Amerigase

War clash near Jasper claims six lives in bar party riot

Report from Jasper Florida of a deadly skirmish about fifteen miles east of town where six men were killed and seven wounded. Victims include Amos Campbell Henry Jackson Albert Bullivat Coward Jonann MeKites Turn Mitchell and James Suki anutt. White intruders sparked a fight at a turpentine stand where many Negroes were gathered. A mob of whites allegedly fled as authorities probe the tragedy and risks of further trouble rise.

Jasper Fla Therv Amos Campbell Henry Jackson Albert Bullivat Coward Jonann MeKites Mitchell James Sukianutt Haggard Te Walant

Comanche Yacht Tied at Tebom Basin in New York

A fine steel yacht named Comanche lies moored at Tebom Basin, listed as property of Fe Meiviti Fingna of Cleveland. The vessel, refitted recently, is to voyage toward the Hudson River and beyond, with Mr Hanna noted as president of the Cleveland Ship Hullking Company.

New York Brocklin Fe Meiviti Fingna Cleveland Obin Kathe Hanna Brutatity Cave Tnt Clevetasiad Cleveland Ship Hulking Company

Furious storms sweep across Dutugue and state

July reports from Dutugue and surrounding areas describe the heaviest rains in years. Flooding, downed power infrastructure, and widespread property damage followed a cloud burst and a tornado in Homer and nearby counties, hindering telegraph and telephone service.

Dutugue Sangerbund Bilwaukee Dawn Detroit Renarte Homer

Republican Headquarters in Chicago Quiet as Perkins Seen for Secy

The Tribune notes it is likely A Perkins will be named first assistant secretary under Osborne at the national Republican campaign committee with New York headquarters. Chicago headquarters were largely inactive Sunday as Hanna and Aman morning men reported limited activity and no entry by the opposing side. Payne is expected to arrive today and a committee meeting may occur later in the week after Hanna’s return from New York.

Republican Chicago Perkins The Tribune A. Perkins American Republian Collegé League National Repulican League Sec Retary Osborne National Republian Campaign Committee New York National Republican Hanna Aaman Heath Tafun Hoc. Payne Mr. Hanta

Paper Dollars Popular as New Silver Certificates Arrive

Washington officials report strong demand for the new one dollar silver certificates. Banks are buying the notes, the Treasury plans to issue enough to meet public demand, and many applicants line up on Thursdays when the first issues go out. About 16,000 notes are in circulation locally with more expected nationwide to satisfy calls.

Washington

Family departure from town amid wedding rumor and church ties

Mrs Frank McGiffin and her husband George Walton left the city with Myra McGiffin, amid a train stop tale and a public stir over a rumored romance. Mrs Tormie and her daughter accompanied, while observers noted reconciled looks and a pending church attendance context.

Frank McGiffin Chiceggu George O. Walton Chirsep Myra Frank McGifin Tormie Frank McGittiy Frank McGutin Deweuve Setter Wilton Frank Metin Atele

Mantle and Hartman Endorse Bryan Sewall Split Likely

Senator Mantle and Representative Hartman arrived in Montana and declared support for Bryan Sewall. They criticized Populists for failing to name Sewell and called for bipartisan action, predicting a unified Republican stance after the election and urging withdrawal of the Populist independent ticket.

Sewell Butte Mont Man Congressman Hartman Bry- An Mr. Hartman Sret DT Wattee Bryan Sewall Watson Mantle

Sunday Shots Three Men Shot at Different Localities

A sequence of gunfire and arrests unfolds Sunday across the county. Ward shoots Lindblad in his orchard while Lindblad asserts he was attempting to defend himself. Leechman, a cook, is shot by a policeman Long during a chase near the junction depot. Bert Stanley is wounded by farmers southeast of town after a chicken thief pursuit led by Sheriff Kepley. Police, physicians, and onlookers describe the incidents as accidental or self defense, with medical attention and investigations underway.

Leechman Offea Tim Lee City Anne Mitchell Ees Ocean Sherif Bob Kepley Tll Aus McClellan Fall Vests Sherif John Jones Oquntrs Sleht Ulleves Kepler Cod Bil West Shawme Katie Wet Kepley Wksetty Cli Core Gilevea Bert Stanley Jones Howard Astrot BH West A. M. Holloway Shei Kepley Stanley Douglas County Kansas City

Long shots felled Kansas City crook at Topeka junction

Patrolman Long shot Oscar Leechman at the Santa Fe Junction northeast of North Topeka as Leechman and companion A. T. Shell attempted to flee by freight car. Leechman was wounded in the right shoulder and may be crippled. both men had come to Topeka from Kansas City in search of work and money.

Journal John Gardiner Lesthman Togeris Oscar Leechman Kansas City Santa Pe North Topeka Eine Lecchmaan A. T. Shell Topeka City Santa Fe Junction North Tope Leechman Shelly

Populists and Silver Republicans Eye May Congressional Race

The piece discusses a possible cross party bid for congressman at large by ELC Little on a Populist Democratic and Free Silver platform. It notes Kansas talks at St Louis and tentative support from Populists, with a plan to act before Hutchinson and Abilene conventions. It also covers talks of state ticket unity and potential Democratic acceptance if Populists endorse Bryan. Senator Martin suggests Populists may name state ticket with Democrats for chief justice and a silver Republican for attorney general.

Little St. Louis Kansas Mr. Little Mr Little Hutchinson Abilene Topeka St Louis Bryan St. Louie Martin

Divisive McKinley Vote Stirs Silver Committee Clash

Hepuvsharn Soules sale committee faces internal strife as Sam Jones of the Fifth ward declines to declare support for McKinley and the St Louis platform. A two week postponement is approved amid pleas for harmony and bi metallist unity with several members urging restraint and avoiding alienation of key voters.

Hepuvsharn Soules Venta Sam Jones McKinley Oscar Swayze Jones St. Louis Firth Elliott Yates Jines Pitrh L. H. Greenwood Peter Heil Kise Funes G. A. Anderson Dover Township Beard Mckinsey

Webb McNall Sparks Silver Debate At State House Visit

Webb McNall denies shifting parties saying he has not changed beliefs, only the platform. In Kansas discussions he notes silver versus gold platitudes, vows organization of county and township leagues and silver literature. Breidenthal says Kansas will back Watson for vice president.

Webb McNall Josh State House Secretary of State Webb McNall Bolter St. Louis Kansas New York Lso Watson John W. Breidenthal

Bass Cenay Conventions and county delegation split

The Republican convention on Saturday gave Morrill Cowley Douglas Graham Pawnee and Pipsudope tips. Stranton Hamilton Morris and Scott are counted as opposing or doubtful. The Troutman camp yields Cowley Douglas and Phillips to Morrill and claims other counties are divided or unsettled.

Republlcan Morrill Cowley Douglas Graham Pawnee Stranton Hamilton Morris Scott Troutman Phillips

Strikers Win as Brown Hoisting Workers Reach Settlement

Cleveland July 27 The lone striker at Brown Hoisting and Conveying Works ends after weeks of riots. Company concedes main points, grants grievance committees, a half holiday on Saturdays, time and a half for overtime, and reinstate all workers. Enthusiastic scenes greet the announcement at the hall.

Brown Cleveland

McKinley to Stay in Cleveland Through Wednesday

Major McKinley will remain in Cleveland until next Wednesday and then return to Canton. He spent the morning at Windemere chatting with Hanns household members, and may review from the city hall stand the centennial parade at 2 o clock if the weather allows. Chairman Hanna leaves for New York tonight to meet party leaders.

Canton Cleveland McKinley Windemere Hanns Hanna New York

Floods Driven From Homes Sweep Southern Michigan

Severe electrical storm sweeps southern Michigan causing evacuations in Northville where the Rouge river rose over its banks, $10,000 in damages, Homer area losses, a farmer Bod Markham killed near Marshall, fruit losses in western Michigan, widespread lightning damage but no lives lost.

Michigan Detroit Northville Rouge Homer Bod Markham Marshall

McKinley to Open Campaign with August 12 Speech

Chicago July 27 Charles A Kurtz national committeeman from Ohio says the Republican campaign will be opened in Columbus on August 12 with a ratification meeting. Major McKinley is expected to deliver the first speech of the campaign at the event.

Chicago Charles A. Kurtz Ohio Columbus Major McKinley

Wind Storm Ravages Beulah Park Area

A severe windstorm last night caused major damage across Cleveland. Beulah Park east of the tract saw a large tent collapse and extensive destruction. Weather official Major Stockman notes wind speeds reached four miles per hour and the estimated losses top 3100,000.

Cleveland Beaulah Park Stockman Weather Bureau

Minister Willis Return to Hawaii Post

Washington July 7 Albert and Willis United States minister to Hawaii will return to his post late this month. He has been in the United States on leave of absence for the past month.

Washington Albert & Wills United States Hawaii

Watson Gritty Says He Will Run to End if Sewall Withdraws

Thomas E Watson, Populist vice presidential nominee, declares he will run to the end and will not resign in Sewall’s favor. He argues withdrawal would ruin the Populist party and insists fusion hinges on keeping free silver principles. Watson says his use of his votes aims to save the party from extinction and uphold its ideals.

St. Louis The Republic Thomasville Thomas E. Watson Watson Sewall Peoples Party Bryan Mee Ranine Rckel

Smith to Quit Cabinet As Resignation Reported

Chicago dispatch reports Hoke Smith has submitted his resignation from the cabinet. It is said he intends to support the administration’s Chicago governance policies, and this is believed to drive his decision to leave.

Hoke Smith Chicago Tutu Fa Wasuingutn Fedor Smith Smith Hue

Deaths and funerals reported in local notice

Dean H Budiey’s son Marty aged 12 died after an appendix operation at Starmount hospital Sunday at 1 20 funeral at Grace Cathedral tomorrow 4 pm interment in Topeka cemetery Elizabeth Wilson 64 died at home stomach trouble funeral at home tomorrow 9 am Josephine Anderson died last night funeral at Center Street residence Daisy Shimer 13 died Saturday funeral held yesterday Sallie Waddington died Saturday age 72 funeral at Shiloh Baptist yesterday Michael Jacob 45 died yesterday eight miles southwest of the city funeral at German Catholic church this morning Herbert Thy matin infant son of Mr and Mrs Thy matin Locust Street died yesterday buried today

Dean H Budiey Marty Aled Starmount Hospital Grace Cathedral Topeki Elizabeth Wilson Twiet Wrenue Rey Dence Josephine Anderson Center Street Daisy P. Shimer Bertal Sallie Waddington Shiloh Baptist Church Michael Jacob Herbert O. Thymain Mas Thymalin

Philadelphia Clipper City of Philadelphia Foundering Report

City of Philadelphia lost after a late telegram from Stanley Palktype Islands states the doomed vessel was the Philadelphia clipper. Captain Jahmeon, his wife and family, one other passenger and crew members are missing or unaccounted for.

Philadelphia Stanley Palktype Islands

Sproat’s Mew Girl Mystery at Stan Factory

Sproat, proprietor of the Stan factory, has a clash about a newborn daughter with the girl’s father. Neighbors Soo Ramee and others report confusion and intrigue over the birth night and the factory’s involvement.

Sproat Stanefacery Ramee

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