29 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
1
A chaotic, intensely voiced piece reports a circulating campaign in Chicago and northern Illinois for free silver led by Bryan. It describes crowds, speeches, women fainting, and chaotic scenes at meetings as opposing factions clash over monetary policy and political slogans.
A Chicago Evening Journal style dispatch recreates the Bryan campaign era with vivid scenes. It details a tangled press interaction and a humorous misstep about eggs, noting Bryan answering questions in a dramatic setting and observers describing his demeanor, energy, and campaign stance.
Thousands gather along the lake and streets to hear Bryan, overflowing into nearby buses and sidewalks. Police and reporters struggle to maintain order as the crowd presses forward, while the speaker's voice battles with wind and weather for attention.
In Chicago during the week a flood of silver speaker events is planned as Bryan supporters prepare for a major push. Prominent orators arrive to campaign across halls corners and public quaters while teachers and civic groups arrange meetings and receptions.
Principal Co St Powers announced expulsion of two business college students from Willan J. Geyan and Bevan’s institutions after an egg throwing incident during the Bryav Parade in Chicago. Neither was present at the time of the announcement to about 350 students.
Heavy demand for cash drives call money higher in New York. Dealers report rates climbing to 60 percent and beyond with bankers rationing funds as financial markets tighten. Banks and brokers scramble to secure liquidity amid speculative activity and policy uncertainty, while the overall money market remains volatile and stressed.
Norfolk Va Oct 24 pm Cockran faced a packed crowd for over an hour and a half as supporters urged him to speak while rival factions cheered Bryan. The mayor urged restraint but Cockran pressed on until the crowd erupted in disapproval. A death notice closes the fragment.
A political column argues that modern voters and reformer groups have shed old-fashioned resistance, embracing vibrant democracy with new energy. The piece cites civic engagement and fresh leadership driving change.
Senator Peffer reports strong camp influence in Nebraska, the Dakotas, and Minnesota as Republicans privately favor Bryan or McKinley. He says northern crowds are large and enthused, while Western Republicans show discouragement. He notes a rising new Democratic party split from the old machine and a broad movement threatening traditional parties.
The speaker argues that opponents claim loyalty and patriotism while asserting serious consequences if Bryan is elected. They warn of fears of coercion and compare potential actions to slaveholders’ threats, noting uncertainty about the midstate outcome and predicting Bryan as the next president.
Snow began last night and continued into this afternoon across Kansas extending into Colorado. Rail traffic has remained unaffected so far despite heavy falls, with brief disruption possible as conditions persist.
Cy Leland and Jim Simipson clashed at Republics headquarters over money for the campaign. Simpeon sought more funds to aid the national ticket while Leland refused to assist. The quarrel sparked aides’ tension and reports of a rift between the two Kansas men.
Still higher. Bank of England raise a rate of discount to 4 12. London October 29. Although the bank rate was not changed to play at the meeting of the directors the rate was adopted as a rule of charging 4 15 per cent. It is believed the open market will feel the effect. New York October 29. The Parke was lent 2,000 it sold from the Hub treasury in exchange for assay office checks. The treasury reserve was set at 200,000 in gold in exchange for local tenders. New York October 28. The steamship being Ace Harepe Lroushe 1,255,000 in gold. Washington October 2. Tudor's statement of the condition shows available cash balance 16. Treasury 119,?
The State Journal reports late election results from various counties, noting rapid newsroom updates and a large front-page banner. A powerful intercepting system is described to ensure masthead visibility and legibility of telegraph lines across the front, with updates expected into the night.
Mack Love quotes 30,000 for Bryan while Simpson cites 20,000 for McKislay. Democratic chair J Mark Love responds to Chicka Tribune requests by publishing a stelogram asserting Bryan leads by 40,000, with other factions and unnamed electors. Simpson denies receiving Tribune requests and asserts no agreement exists, urging clarity.
A distorted OCR passage references Watson and a political row over a letter from Watson’s lover. It notes officials like Senator Butters and Mr Eugerton denying tampering and hints at a Senate inquiry or postmaster involvement. The fragmentary text implies controversy within the Populist National Committee and a public discussion of responsibility.
The readable fragments indicate figures tied to Populist and Republican accounts in a early year, listing amounts around 17 707 and 446 dollars and noting party balances, with vague references to a state, a city, and officials. The text remains garbled and incomplete but suggests partisan financial activity and timeline references.
A Chicago report from the Globe-Democrat forecasts a McKinley victory in Illinois with a 75 000 to 100 000 plurality. It cites extensive county-by-county observations, Cook County influence, and fusion dynamics with Democrats and Populists. It notes Prohibitionists drifting to Democrats and predicts a statewide Republican edge outside Cook County, with Cook County delivering significant adds to the total.
A heated betting note claims a 3700,000 wager on Bryan carrying Minnesota with Mr Kinsey and others wiring bets. The text mentions a charity ball planning meeting and selection of committee members for a December event, outlining upcoming arrangements and duties.
Betting notes reveal a $1000 wager on a bat involving Bryan Carrien and Kansas with even money. Reports claim various late bets and polls show Morelli ahead in territorial races and McKinney poised for victory.
A cyclone last night devastated Mitchell and surrounding farms twenty miles east. Frontline officials report Mulien and wife among the killed, with Revoting parties and coffins sent from the area. Many others injured or missing as crews assess the damage and clear wreckage.
In Chicago and Washington, Henalve Butler and Washburne discuss fusion tactics with Democratic chairmen to back Bryan. They authorize a public statement while noting Minnesota, Michigan, and Indiana as key states. Butler expects broader collaboration, with Wintgen and Jones signaling cautious support and possible state-level arrangements.
A meeting of the Associated Charities committee was held to decide how charity funds should be directed. Mr Wilder spoke on the aims of the charity and urged that the distribution be controlled by the association rather than individual efforts.
A fragmented weather note warns of a cold snap with rain this afternoon, cloudy skies tonight, and brisk winds at 25 to 20 miles per hour. It mentions a brief shower and a cooling trend, followed by more unsettled conditions into the evening.
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