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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1896

Page

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Delegates Reach Eastern Conflict Scene Amid Political Feud

A correspondent reports Marsh Murdock criticizing Eastern attempts to control the gold platform and Well Street politics. Delegates, including Bend, Sweneson, Dewer, and Vinrent, gather in Hurst’s quarters to shape the party slate while tensions rise over who should lead the national committee.

Sweneson Dewer Marsh Murdock Brank Vinrent Hurst's Adler Felvet Iin Ehulrman Arnee Mtoe Mie Chaliban Nba Thor Arid Dee Rathen Alina Wilews

HO CONSIDERATION During Senate Probe Of Cash Subventions

A garbled June report from St Louis notes Henry Cudnet Leder and Janent oy F. Htaity time Cumnlseleter Cire discuss whether funds of about $500 were misplaced or used inappropriately. The piece mentions Maine Workers and a political reflection tied to Keuth erglingina Florida and West Virginia with references to a receiver from a military city.

St Lotte Ienry Leder Janent Oy F Maine Yoweri Frank MeKinsey Senate Erglina Florida Virginia Naw Tmiery

Platt Wins Out In New York Delegation Race

Long running contest over leadership of the New York delegation ends with Platt winning support at a key convention meeting. Charged by Miller and others, other factions debated credentials and seating while Warner presided as Missouri’s delegation finalized its lineup with Warnecke and Purdy prominent in proceedings.

Tariff clash fuels silver and gold political fight abroad

A dispatch from St Louis details a pressurized tariff dispute where the silver and gold issue dominates strategy. Major McKinley aides discuss public opinions, with Republicans split over supporter lines and the danger of alienating silver voters as they seek a unified stance on coinage.

Hansbroughs Way Out in St Louis Column

A garbled 19th century political column discusses monetary policy and the gold standard. It references Hansbrough, silver acceptance, and a push toward bimetallism. The piece mentions tariff and trade issues plus GATT and currency reform proposals amid party divisions.

Gold standard debate reshapes New York platform stance

Delegates including Platt and Fassett arrived in Baltimore to back Pratt’s push to insert the word gold into the party platform. Heckett of New York signaled continued loyalty as factions weigh support for Cov Aiopiah and Morton. Latterbach noted current control of the convention by Mr. Merton amid delicate negotiations.

Otis St. Jens Jane Sir Platt Leuierkard Depew Mir. Hackett Str. Fassett Bir Maryland Dalegeften Platt Heckett New York Committee Pisin New York Morton Pratt Aiopiah Gav Murton Mertna

Untitled political draft discussion in fragmented text

A disjointed draft outlines a political plank about strengthening opposition to a candidate and arranging uplenk with undefined terms. The passage references Mr Pint, Sir Quicrirks, Scratoy Lodge, and a campaign with hints of coercion or manipulation and altered stances before an upcoming day.

Thanaeros Pint Abe Ming Scratoy Lodge Wient

Platt Delegates Clash in New York Meeting

June 3 report from St. Love describes turmoil in the New York delegation as Chairmen positions shift and voting leads to clashes over leadership. The dispute centers on Mr Miller and Mr Depew with calls to delay seating until afternoon, amid protests and procedural tensions.

St. Love New York Uday Caus Ohalrimo Sr. Deere Depew Espn Gnvest Bas Hite Mtr Ieee Devew Alent Keen Dulick Miller Vichotts Sammie Miller Maidt Quiles Frederick Giane Morton St Loui Fane Rvindare Levi & Morton Aves TA Thomas Bradley MerCook

Big Sunday Drunk At St Lavie Event In City Beds

A garbled account describes a Sunday gathering at a local church area with widespread drunkenness and disrupted activities. The scene includes mentions of visitors, songs, and a chaotic progression from dawn to late morning. Details are unclear due to text corruption.

St. Lavie

McKinley Stock Falling at Western States Convention

Fragmented OCR notes report a chaotic Western States convention scene with delegates from Washington and South Dakota allied with McKinley factions. The text suggests reduced enthusiasm, party tensions, and concerns over money, logistics, and political strategy amid unclear details.

McKinley Still Leads in Wisconsin Delegations

From St Louis to New York reports indicate McKinley holds 650 of 918 votes and remains ahead as state delegations organize. The meeting notes show shifting alignments with several state representatives in flux as party leaders seek consensus before the convention.

Spiteful Nominating Plank Clash Over Gold Standard

Fragmentary report from St Louis describes factional strife within a political convention over the gold standard plank. Advocates split on interpretation, with leaders pursuing a hard line while others seek a more moderate stance. Delegates debate form and voting strategy as tensions rise.

Colored Delegates Meet Amid Mixed Reactions

A South Carolina assembly of 200 delegates and alternates from colored representatives, led by Murray, discusses Governor Moran Alabama and others withdrawing their names. J. J. In galls cabinet politics and Bearded men commentaries spark press attention as reporters seek statements.

Alabama Caroline Dir Teed Con Arimmain Murray South Jotun Sornot Om McRiey Reedne Dil Calely Sirama York J. Christopher Morsing

Debates on Gold Standard Spar Over Silver Faction Stirs St Louis

Delegates from Free Silver and Gold standard factions in St Louis clash over party platform as voices from Minnesota and New Hampshire press for a firm gold declaration. Conflicting signals from leaders and states reflect a tense national split on monetary policy and political alignment.

I Free Silver State Wall Street St. Louis Joe Minnesota Miah Sti

Platt Lacking Ownership Sparks New York Voter Shuffle

Disjointed report notes New York State voters shifting away from Platt amid party confusion. Mentions McKinley nomination talk, concurrent convention debates, and uncertainties over platform alignment and candidate support.

West Virginia Victory Contrast in Names and Claims

Fragmented OCR text shows political confusion over West Virginia for gold and national claims. Mentions St Lowla June 1h and a list of representatives, with a draft of names such as Platt, St Dailies, and Drew. The passage is garbled and incomplete with references to a New York delegation.

West Virginia St. Lowla Virginia Aeteravine Balay Deur Platt Drews New York

Platt Ablackguard Warmer Miller So Refers to New York Leader

A garbled report from the New York Leader notes a June event in St. Louis with Warner Miller and Morton loyalists. It mentions McKinney conceded, presidential questions, and convention campaigns, with references to delegates and political maneuvering among party leaders.

Platt Miller New York St. Louls Warner Miller Ugestan McKinney Bs Oman Mennies Bean Morton Lucy Ware

Movement leaders debate gold standard at party platform meeting

The national platform discussion centers on the gold standard as Henry Sabet Lolke and others push for a firm declaration. Delegates from several states weigh support while Profs. Masary and Hartanccoupe control the tone. a formal written call outlines intent as a public canvass proceeds. Balm. to Amn 2120 pam to 9 p.m. Monroe at G16.

Ians Henry Sabet Lolke Saudh Bren Todge Mecetin Hage Ale Masary Monroe

Kansans Meet: Leland Chairman and Harry Bone Secretary

Leland elected chairman and Harry Bone named secretary at Kansans meeting. The brief session confirmed leadership roles and set the stage for upcoming party activities.

Leland Harry Bone

Delegation Split Over Leland Resolution and Prominent Critics

A long, disjointed report recounts a delegation led by Leland with Harry Huns as secretary and amid debate over a resolution. Multiple individuals including Pandack, Anicsmn, Murdock, UCLA figures, and others are named in a heated discussion about committee assignments, votes, and a proposed declaration. The fragmentary text hints at internal strategizing before a May session and public statements by diverse political actors.

Prom St. Kagla Ketend Steeting Leland Chaitrain Harry Huns Murdock Andis Petrahilne Krom Fitapaifirk Herbeton Attr & Meu Santee Waitin Weber Fiornreicis

Journal Bas Two Details of Dotign at St Louis Furnished by Two Correspondents

Two correspondents report on events in St Louis with scattered notes about a meeting and local happenings. The piece sketches social activity, mentions a person named Maire, and notes a Western connection. The text is fragmented and includes stray phrases and dates.

St Louis Maine Maidere Garsicibiy

Lodge Got Hot and Banné Clashes With Goldbug Bulldomer

Fragmentary, old‑style dispute text shows Banné warning the Goldbug Bulldomer to mind his business. The garbled prose mentions Senator Lode, Rigs, and a convention, with scattered phrases about a pewter plank and a confrontation. The readable bits hint at intra‑party conflict and political posturing.

Banné St Louis Harina Lode Hannes

Unclear plan stalls push for reform in Congress

Fragmentary text shows a stalled reform effort in Congress with references to committee work, a proposed change to the rules of representation, and names such as Wilson of Delaware and Payse of Wisconsin. The garbled lines suggest debates over a proposed proportional representation or reapportionment plan and party positions.

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