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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1896
Page
2
Coverage recounts William Jennings Bryan ending his grand tour with a series of speeches in Omaha and across the state. The narrative notes reception, attempts to preserve his voice, and mentions locations, crowds, and political emphasis during a strenuous itinerary.
Fragmented OCR passage portrays a Lincoln era speech linking labor rights, corruption fears, and anti trust sentiment. It mentions a congressman, trust influence, and a pledge to laboring people, with references to a presidential role and civic duty. The text is garbled but centers on labor, politics, and anti trust themes in a wartime or postwar tone.
Train details describe the Banta Fe Route California Limited departure from Cienega Gap and Tepeka Teptika with connections to Kansas City Denver and Los Angeles. It promises 54 to 60 hour travel times, sleeper cars, a buffet dining car, and express service via Mojave with stops for San Francisco and San Diego.
Garvey advertises five trains daily east and west on the Santa Fe Route with first class dining cars and through car service. The notice also mentions improved sleeping cars and station amenities while a separate police report notes Dr F C Brownfield facing court proceedings for alleged wrongdoing.
The MODOCS marked twenty years with a grand party featuring singing and socializing. Major Anderson, longtime leader, was elected president, with officers including Wool as vice president and Rusemaxer as secretary. Members traveled from cities such as Denver Minneapolis Saint Louis and Columbus, recalling Past tours from Boston to France.
The October public debt report shows total debt advancing to 7 million dollars with a monthly increase of 3.195 million. The treasury notes and certificates totaling 14.84 million are offset by cash and gold and silver holdings. mint coinage activity and currency circulation adjustments are noted, with the annual and monthly changes summarized.
A fragment from a historic page recalls Barbara Freitchie and a liberal circle debating a revolution era event. Notes mention a wag’s curiosity about antiquity, a misnamed figure called Barbira Frelpehte, and a scene around a Redwell street doorway with boys nicknaming the ironic figure.
The Republican rally at Hamilton Hall drew a large crowd with about 200 inside and an outside procession. Speeches by Archy McNeal Archie Laird and others praised party leaders, mocked Bryan, and urged Republicans to show unity.
The monthly national financial statement reports October receipts at 26202 800, versus 97 001 748 a year earlier. Disbursements reach 298 577, with a deficit of 7 555 48 compared to October last year’s 5 001 68. Revenues: customs, internal revenue, and miscellanies show gains, bringing total since July 1 to 52 589 407.
A violent, armed mob of Black residents marched through Goldsboro, confronting authorities. The disturbance prompted city officials to mobilize and seek order as clashes arose between the rioters and law enforcement. Local responders struggled to restore control amid rising tensions and threats to public safety.
David Henderson, a theatrical manager, asks for a divorce from his wife Grace Henderson. The case, styled Henderson v. Henderson, involves allegations and denials as Mrs Henderson has answered. A trial is likely scheduled in the coming week barring a settlement.
McKinley expresses calm confidence before today’s election in Canton Ohio. Crowds greet him at his home as torchlight processions and cheering crowds fill streets while governors and staff depart to cast ballots. He urges trust in the American people to decide the nation’s credit and currency questions, thanking supporters with a final good night.
In Detriot Michigan on November 2 Daniel J Campau Democratic National Committee chairman reported a plot uncovered in Lawrenceville Illinois to smuggle official ballots in suitcases to intimidate or coerce voters. County officials confirmed arrests and vows to prevent the scheme. A separate item notes a large American flag display and a popular cough remedy being touted by speakers and clergy.
The Sunday Catholic Union asserts Tammany Hall leaders sought control of campaign funds through a Chicago wire service scheme. It claims a half million dollars was available but largely rejected by reformers while various corporate donors benefited instead. The union warns of a broader fight shaping city and state fare and fiscal policies as power shifts.
The Dighy Dell company star Miss Ward, in a torn wardrobe and a Mackintosh, left a late rural audience gasping as she and Miss Heider rushed from a depot to board the 4:20 A.M. train. A forgetful clerk and a crowded station forced a swift, improvised escape through heavy rain and fog, with wardrobe malfunctions barely contained aboard.
New York November 3 Justice Clement granted the trial in the suit by sculptor Ordway Partridge against volunteers backing a bronze Gen. Grant statue for Union League Club. Partridge alleges he designed a model and supervised construction and earned 7000 dollars unpaid. defendants claim their portion of the costs is ready.
Report from Rock Dell describes a novel telegraph experiment where two men held a broken wire. Anderson acted as caller while Lindel applied the line, delivering signals and messages heard clearly, despite the severed circuit. Lindel stood four miles away for 15 minutes as agreed.
The fragment lists names and amounts tied to probate and postal postings, with entries such as Geo OW Stasspdeld and M.A. Funchesa among others, plus references to Woolverton, Jones, Barrett, and Klingmann. It also mentions Dewirt's Sci/ Cakes and a sale by G. W. Burnfield at 33 Kansas Avenue, with illness and bowel relief notes.
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