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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
1
Senator J B Foraker headlines Ohio politics with a keynote address in Youngstown launching the state campaign. He frames William McKinley as the central issue, urging support and rallying Republican voters in the post conventions phase.
A political feature argues over whether the present administration should be endorsed, with money tariffs trusts and imperialism framed as secondary issues. The piece stresses the central question of political support and the stakes of public judgment.
Hanna and Depew lead a massive Ohio rally in Youngstown with a four mile procession to the grounds. The event drew thousands from Ohio and western Pennsylvania for speeches by Chauncey M. Depew J B Foraker and Marcus A Hanna while Cleveland Canton Toledo and Columbus campaign clubs displayed banners and industrial exhibits. Governor Nash presided and urged a clear choice between Republicanism and Democracy.
Digest of political debate as Democrats split over Bryan and free silver. The piece argues Republicans have kept faith with promises, contrasting McKinley’s administration with Bryan’s idealism, and defends imperial ventures in Hawaii Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines while warning of Democratic disunity and harmful policies.
London dispatches outline a broad peace trend and pending October dissolution of Parliament. Anthony Hope Hawkins is named Liberal candidate for Parkside and Carnegie denies internal company strife while Skibo Castle undergoes transformation. Andrew Carnegie plans a U.S. return in October as British election and Far East issues loom.
Reports from New Orleans describe a powerful storm last night affecting gulf islands including Grand Isle with rumors of heavy damage and fatalities. In New Orleans winds reached 48 mph, causing the destruction of the Mercarie bridge and widespread telephone outages. a child was killed by debris near Front Street.
London dispatch reports that Ian Hamilton succeeded in turning the Boer defense and cleared the way for the British advance toward Lydenburg. Dundonald and Brocklehurst troops are said to have occupied Lydenburg on Thursday as Boer forces withdrew toward Ward.
Reports say a body believed to be Theron has been found in a small town amid war coverage. Guns and stores have been dispatched, with the scene described as a locale flying the Stars and Stripes and involving Boers.
Indianapolis and Hazelton reports show no change in strike posture as the national board meets secretly. Operators have not replied to miners demands, and leaders in Hasleton indicate no immediate statement or strike order.
Governor Roosevelt closed his Michigan flying tour in Holland City Park before about 2000 Hollanders. President Koons of Hope College noted Roosevelt’s Holland roots as Dutch, while speakers hailed Dutch descent and Republican ties, highlighting the party’s Dutch support in the state.
A dispatch from Amoy dated Thursday September 6 reports all foreign marines in Amoy and Kuting Pu withdrawn. In Washington, Japanese Minister Takuhira met Acting Secretary Hsu to discuss the Chinese crisis but offered no new information. Officials say negotiations have reached a new crisis with developments of unknown significance.
A Washington dispatch reports McKinley’s openness on imperialism questions and his strong defense of maintaining the gold standard. The president’s letter emphasizes administration gains in Cuba and Porto Rico, civil government under the act of congress, and the continued prosperity under the current monetary system.
Chauncey M. Depew spoke after Senator Foraker at the campaign opening in Youngstown Ohio. He praised Republican unity from the New York state convention and predicted a strong McKinley Roosevelt majority. He recalled Civil War loyalties, warned of Democratic failures, and touched on the Philippines and international affairs. The meeting ended with references to party leaders and a note on a sale of a New Century Dictionary.
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