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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
3
In a large outdoor rally at Trenton New Jersey William Jennings Bryan defended populist aims urging voters to back the Democratic platform. He attacked trusts praised labor and farmers while warning of Republican threats to industry and war spending.
Dr. J. McClintock reported a burglary at 13 Pit Street during the night. Thieves entered by a northwest window, stealing money and valuables worth about 50 dollars, with a watch and other items missing while clothing was found disturbed in the bedroom. Police investigated. a later note mentions a ball at Weber Hall with 35 cent admission and cigars as rewards for catching the thieves.
Salina October report shows Edward Little defending a speech on Aguinaldo seeking a ceasefire and quoting Gen Otis dispatches. He cites Feb 9 1859 records, argues that Otis declined, and calls Republican Journal's portrayal a falsehood while condemning harsh editor commentary.
Empire track hosted the Maho handicap with IMP TO THE FRONT racing after losing pounds to three rivals. The mile and a sixteenth event saw Kamare and Relic of Troy contend, with Kamara leading briefly before Relic of Troy faded and Kamara claimed a distant second. Unmasked won the first race as the favorite, Musette finishing strong to outrun Beas Ormonie. The second race featured a close Canaiter Ob Fe Ul 2 victory over Dewarers, amid a disqualification for Shaw on The Ammen for overweight weight and a fine of 991.
In Hutchinson the governor spoke last evening at the Auditorium amid a crowd of supporters and Sanapaniee. He argued for retaining the Philippines on economic grounds and revisited Bryan era predictions, contrasting past hopes with current prosperity. RB Welsh followed with a brief remarks period.
A 20 year old farmer, Clark from Whortonville, Atchison County, Kansas, died by his own hand. His body was found in a cornfield after taking a revolver, with investigators citing despondency and possible sorrow over personal troubles. The Jefferson County coroner confirmed the death and the body was removed to the Clark home.
North Carolina audience gathered in city park to hear Col. Ed Little and Ex-Governor Leady deliver a patriotic address. Dressed in the Leon band music, the Ryan Club pressed the crowd with lively support, while a large crowd filled the opera house for the event.
The speaker asserts that two tive Germents exist in the nation, describing their presence and implications. The remark suggests a split or dual power dynamic within the government structure.
In Columbus Kansas on Thursday afternoon several prisoners overpowered a guard and fled toward the town. Sheriff Sparks and City Marshal Aitchison pursued for nearly two miles before stopping the fugitives. William Home, a colored inmate, opened fire and was shot by the sheriff the bullet entering near the spine and exiting, killing Home instantly. The other prisoners surrendered and were returned to jail. No blame attaches to the sheriff.
In Fort Scott and Oswego Kansas on October 2 8 Breidenthal drew large crowds and a pyrotechnic display as he was greeted with an enthusiastic reception. The speech emphasized conservative governance and state policy affecting taxpayers while highlighting the fusion candidate for governor and Judge Jackson for Congress as the evening’s honorees in the home county.
Fragmentary note mentions an event titled A Great Ovation dated October 26 with superlative descriptions of performers or honorees, suggesting a major tribute or celebration in a local venue or event program. Limited readable details constrain precise entities or locations.
An event drew eleven bands on a similar occasion. The crowd voiced support for Dawid Overmyer as the parade ended and attendees moved to the Wigwam for a political discussion. A train whistle greeted the arrival, and residents welcomed the speaker in a lively, though imperfect, sequence.
Arkansas City held the state’s largest rally in the Grand Opera House on Thursday with veterans of the Civil War and Grand Army members in attendance. Senator Baker’s services were praised as part of a well attended campaign featuring several distinguished speakers.
A county reunion of the Twentieth Kansas and Eighth Army Corps veterans will be held in Girard on October 27. Toasts and appeals will be delivered by Colonel winner and other dignitaries as local G A R and patriotic citizens prepare for the event.
Fragmented text describes a local Pittsburg event and mentions a burns incident involving a child. It references the McKisse administration, Sostot, and Girard with unclear names and dates. The legible portion notes a four rest relay and a possible injury during competition.
Elmer Walters presents a vaudeville bill with a new farce The Irish Rough Riders set to perform at Annes Sa on Sunday. Cast includes 20 people. A striking street parade feature offers original spectacle. Also a show titled Foo Mans Trampe at Crawford Monday the eighth.
Dayton reports high profile actors plan to back a new stage work with Lanky Bob leading. The Honest Blackmins collaboration is set for a New York premiere with a notable lineup, including involvement from trainer Cornishman.
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