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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
1
John Sherman longtime U S statesman dies in Washington at dawn after brain exhaustion. Officials and colleagues nationwide pay tributes as funeral plans outline services in Mansfield and Mansfield Ohio with interment at Mansfield. Sherman, former representative and senator, suffered prolonged illness and unconsciousness before passing away at age 85.
Mr Sherman, long serving statesman and former secretary of the treasury, died after a struggle with illness. He had suffered a relapse in autumn and spent his final days at Mansfield before returning to Washington. The president and departments prepared honors, declaring a day of mourning and half mast flags as the nation pays tribute to his long public service and calm, principled leadership.
Gov Theodore Roosevelt launches a 2146 mile rail tour to deliver 93 speeches across New York. He travels by special West Shore train from Oct 22 toward New York City, visiting Long Island, Syracuse, Mohawk Valley, and Western New York, finishing in New York City before the election. He denounces Bryanism and Crokerism, urging civic honesty and national prosperity while rallying Republicans to support him for vice president.
The Modocs shift their twenty fourth anniversary celebration from November 5 to November 14 to steer clear of the election. Committee members Griley, Squires, Stovece, and Rotmeyer plan the event program and arrangements.
Kokomo dispatch reports that Edward W Freeman and sixteen civil war veterans in Kokomo Indiana shifted from McKinley to Bryan. Freeman, a longtime newspaper man and former Kokomo postmaster, leads a group praising Bryan and Kern for governor. The locals say the drift favors Bryan nationwide with only one dissenting former Democrat now backing McKinley.
Mount Carmel Pennsylvania October 22 The mine relief committee of this district has issued a circular letter requesting contributions for the starving miners. The committee states it is not connected with the United Mine Workers of America. Thomas H. Williams, postmaster, serves as president. Whistles Blown in Vain Shamokin Pa October 22 The whistles at Cameron and Luke Fiddler collieries failed to draw workers as strikers did not return. No mining or treating operations in the area have resumed.
Scranton October 22 report the Grassy Island washery of the Delaware Hudson Co. near Oliphant to be shut down after a hostile demonstration by strikers. About 20 workers had been employed, producing coal for the market. Deputies guarded another washery at Rocket Brook in Carbondale as strikers warned to desist until the strike is settled.
Senator Hanna spoke in Omaha and South Omaha drawing large crowds. Disruptions by Bryan followers flared with interruptions and volleys of chants during and after the speech. The chaotic scenes included taunts about Roosevelt and coal strike rhetoric as police struggled to restore order. Weather forecasts for the region warned of threatening conditions tonight with possible west winds.
Readable fragments outline Kansas activists mobilizing for Saturday night protests across major cities and key towns. The Populists and Democrats have outlined event plans, letters, and telegrams to counties, with committees coordinating fireworks displays and cannon firing as part of demonstrations in Topeka and other principal towns.
Democratic chairman asserts strong belief in Bryan's chances and dismisses any doubt about carrying key states. The quote reflects party optimism amid strategic discussions on the campaign path and public messaging.
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