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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
2
Reports show circulars sent nationwide seeking financial planks for the McKinley era platform. Debates center on silver policy and the danger of a free silver pledge, with figures from Columbus and the party’s committees weighing proposed language and strategy.
Fragmentary account of a Republican meeting on silver, tariff, and industry concerns. Mentions Trumbo and other delegates, with debate over free silver, gold standards, tariffs, and wool industry effects. References 14 percent silver value and Berlin law of 5a87.
The World’s wire service reports from Columbus that growing demand for McKinley could signal a shift in political momentum. The dispatch notes skepticism among some analysts about his silver policy and the implications for Gold Standard supporters.
The National Republican Committee acts this week to appoint temporary officers for the forthcoming convention. A motion by Mr. Payne of Wisconsin selected 10 o'clock today as the hour, with a vote to confirm the appointment of Charter W. Fairhesi as temporary chairman. The body will send notices to the chosen chair and announce key leadership at the convention. Allison’s name may be presented and a delegation from Deaburg may assist in supporting a preferred candidate.
A garbled account mentions Lady Douglas a peeress and Shela Freckied traveling to Paoenie Kateee City. It describes social scenes in Sasisus City, mining property investments, and entertainment plans in New York and Phoenix. The piece quotes Lady Douglas denying a romance with Lord Shulto while commenting on appearances and Freckled-faced traits.
Missouri Democrats meet in St. Louis to organize around a statewide school district plan and to back William Jennings Bryan as the logical presidential candidate. Delegates from the state central committee vow to push the Bland plan in each district and hold conventions to urge support.
Fragmented note describes a Republican convention in St Louis with plans along the Burlington Route. Mentions entertainment, parades, and ticketing details. references individuals and local contact points in a garbled 19th century style.
In St Louis on June 12 a heated flare of reactions erupted after Joe Manley conceded McKinley’s nomination on the first ballot. Reed supporters denounced the move as sham, Platt and others arrived amid tension, Manley issued a clarifying statement insisting loyalty to Reed while opposing how the party lineup was being handled.
A late night tally shows Me inley 25 defeating Morton 3 in the 30 contests decided up to midnight. The Republican committee faced a long day debating delegates including the 15 hour session shaping district and state allocations for Florida Ohio California Missouri and others.
The California delegation bound for the Republican national convention departed Frisco on a special Pullman train. The train carried members of the state party and notable Republicans from the south of the state. The cars were decorated with flags and streamers.
Women suffragists including Talie Devereaux Blate and Whitney of St Louis press for a woman's suffrage plank before the resolutions committee. Mrs Clara C Fotts of California and others will speak, declaring support for a suffrage position as the group seeks passage in the convention. Billie Duverse Blake is set to present the case on the suffragists to the committee.
A fragment from a Western Kansas political fracas shows Republicans in Pratt and Louis disputing over silver standard talk. The letter rails at Cy Deland and St Louis chatter, condemning it as buncombe likely aimed to mislead voters.
New York June 12 attorney Charles T Alles testified in the suit of David Elasco Agath at 3 B Fairbank to recover 600 for services in training Mrs Leslie Carter for the stay. Carter’s letters discuss stage contracts and advances, noting sponsors, guarantees, and possible publicity issues.
Washington June 1 at 2 o clock yesterday the senate met in session and adopted resolutions expressing thanks to Vice President Stevenson for his impartial and dignified service as presiding officer. President pro Tempore Prye of Maine offered similar thanks and the gavel ended the session with the chamber empty as senators shook hands and said goodbye.
Reformers have paid fines totaling 126000 except Col Francis Rhodes who resists conditions and faces renewed banishment. The Fifth Congressional district contest sees candidacy disputed with voices calling for fair elections. Also notes on fruit farming literature by J. B. Lockwood and local advertisements for cosmetics, tonics, and services including a steam laundry and mendings.
Washington reports a joint statement from ex-Chairman Sayers and the appropriations committee outlining federal spending for the session. It compares Republican and Democratic views on totals, noting $5190,750,820.48 in permanent and related appropriations and detailing debt, interest, sinking funds, and annual bills under the current administration and past Congresses.
The Home Road announces the Santa Fe route to St Brule with sleepers and logs secured Kansas City to St Lovin. Tickets go on sale June 11 at 1 and 5 cents with final return June 1. 2950 round trip. Garvey agent lists tickets at Repos and Se Ticket attics. Thomas planing mill provides screens and windows and woodwork.
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