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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1896
Page
1
Charles Emory Smith asserts that a plank was drafted before the convention and claims major figures including McKinley and Platt had no involvement. The article details the springboard of the plank in Philadelphia and references the political factions and reactions surrounding the issue.
Hobart discussed ongoing election dynamics, noting reactions to candidates and local delegation. He commented on the status of several figures, including references to a priest and community leaders, while outlining expectations for campaign activities and future gatherings.
A garbledOCR text fragment mentions names and places in a disrupted report. It references people like Hanna and potential actions or reactions but the full meaning is unclear. The passage lacks coherent events, dates, or outcomes to summarize with confidence.
Members debated endorsing Bland for president and tabling the Bland endorsement, with a majority signaling support for Bland while delaying a formal candidate endorsement. Delegation totals placed about 206 to continue backing the current team, and a Chicago trip was planned for further convention activity.
The Hedemption Republican chair of the Sacondie met last PENT and panamaisen. Frank Stevens was named secretary and Juin Ajex Sigey was listed as a member. Following Getemutes to the state convention were Frank Stevens Jans zr. 3 Alssander and Leras Currtrr.
Franklin Pa June 26 Joseph Sibley replies to the Daily Record of big centers denying candidacy for office. He states reform forces, if united, would be unstoppable and ensure triumph in November. He urges unity among reform factions and criticizes political practice.
A late report from Chicago indicates Senator Tiloma and Governor Altzain will lead the extreme faction, with Tilman aiming for vice presidential nomination. The silver forces may stay divided to aid their chosen candidate, while Tiloma hopes to influence the Senate floor if offered the top spot.
The report notes Nagie withdraws as a senatorial candidate amid party convention tensions. Paul B Nagle of Stafford remains in the field for state editor as convention debates continue. The piece references tensions around the gold platform and a St Louis meeting with remaining nominees unclear due to broken OCR.
Washington county Republicans held a convention to choose delegates for the state convention and to nominate candidates for judicial and other offices. Delegates support Governor Morrill for the state ticket and Calletiead for Congress, with Charles Smith of Washington for the judicial convention. Ed C. Lith of Abilene is scheduled to deliver a free silver address in Lawrence next week.
Chief Arthur head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is in Topeka visiting the division hosting a session tomorrow. He says there is no railroad strike and stresses avoidance of national arbitration while supporting legislative measures favored at the St Louis convention.
The Hall Lithographing company acquires four parcels on Jaskeen opposite the Masonic building. The new one story structure will be 180 feet long and 168 feet north of the corner of Seventh. The firm aims to establish its own business headquarters on Thesher street, with W. N. Mahan as president.
The Supreme Council elected officers for a two year term. Jamue A. Kimbaly was named Supreme felsoy, jor for Ind Kan. Fe Nall named supreme phat connicilor. WE Carpenter named supreme treasure, Charlie W. Hive Le Peal named supreme von Guntier, WL Das named supreme pare. The next annual meeting will be in Columbbus on 1r June 1997.
In Frisco Road foreclosure action a single bidder group representing the reorganization committee led by Fr Henderson James Blair Lane Bessman and Chase Gleed purchased the St Louis San Francisco line for 1 350 000 cash under the United States court order and upset price terms.
Delegates at Shawnee County convention withdraw to Crawford's Opera House after tense hours at the county courthouse. Chairman Gault cites appeal for court access, while talks endorse McKinley and Republican platform. Resolutions praise Major McKinley, Senator Lucien, and Representative Charles Is, urging party unity for the November election.
The convention discussed appointing AL Trout as governor candidate with party unity in focus. A motion to commend commissioners for denying the courthouse fee to the convention failed amid strong opposition. An alternate slate and a drawing up of a resolution were debated but not adopted, with many names listed as attendees or supporters.
A mob seized the alleged killer at Hilltop and hanged him from a rail near a bridge. Washington Birch guarded the jail, resisting minor resistance before the crowd passed the prisoner to a scaffold. The condemned man confessed only to deny guilt and prayed as the lynching ended with the body hanging above the river.
A chaotic clipping notes warmer tomorrow with sun, rain totals, and general cloudiness across states. It mentions a 0.19 inch rainfall yesterday, forecasts higher temperatures today, and a broad travel promo for a grand Pullman train journey from Chicago to Montreal via the Grand Trunk system with stops at Niagara Falls and St Lawrence River, plus church services and sermon notices in Elmston and nearby towns.
Stark County joins Canton Ohio for a massive morning gathering. Thousands from towns and farms arrive by train and on horseback to celebrate the eatification event with decorations, vendors, and a grand parade featuring civic leaders and marching bands. Major McKinney to review, with Congressmen Grosvenor and Taylor in attendance.
A tense race for supremacy on the Great Lakes pits the Buffalo based Northwest against the Cleveland bound steamboats City of Buffalo and City of Cleveland. The Northwest steamer, headed for Cleveland, departs Buffalo with rival vessels in pursuit as officials note shifting momentum.
A garbled report notes Le Hung Chang undergoing x rays after a shooting incident in Berlin during Sino Japanese tensions. It mentions a failed pact, a protest, and a municipal meeting about an electric plant costing 10 700 dollars. Local Kansas City market notes and a social event at Preak Lane's Commercial Hotel are listed.
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