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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1896

Page

2

Bryan's Letter Accepting Nomination Favors Arbitration

The document records W J Bryan's acceptance of the Democratic nomination, endorsing arbitration for labor disputes and opposing new bond issues. It outlines views on democracy, economy, bonds, pensions, immigration, trusts, civil service, territories, and the money question, stressing unity to secure a gold standard. Strong emphasis on limited self interest, constitutional fidelity, and popular sovereignty.

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Gould Has Arctic Fever Plans for Pole Expedition

New York reports George J. Gould aims to outdo Peary and Nansen with a staged scientific search for the North Pole. He traveled to Labored North, plans yearly relay ships, depots, and extended supply bases to push exploration further cada year. His return and published intent stir scientific circles with anticipation.

North Pole New York George J. David Peary Nansen Gould Labredor Goulds Hutter

Mr Rivblin Not Dying After Assault Report

Dr Glocker reports Sam Rivblin, assaulted by two men, remains alive though in critical condition after telegrams and hospital updates. Another scarlet fever case appears in the Adams family at 1258 Con Street, per sanitary officers.

Rivblin M. Glocker Sam Rirbiin Cockey Sirs. Rivbiin Li ix Charles Adams Con Street

Turbulent Sermon Sparks Contest In New York

In New York a political sermon by Rev Thomas Dixon Jr drew near riot like scenes at the Academy of Music as he denounced Bryan and free silver. Many listeners left or hissed while others cheered his pro McKinley stance. Dixon claimed the nation faced a crisis and urged a Republican vote to avoid economic ruin and civil strife.

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Governor Morrill Speaks at Labor Day Rally in Kansas City

Governor Morrill addressed Labor Day in Kansas City noting labor or the nation’s welfare. he urged buying American goods, protecting domestic industries, and reciprocity with Cuba. He criticized free silver, argued money value cannot be legislated, and called for excluding paupers and vicious classes while welcoming willing workers.

Merrill Kansas City Kanes City United States Cuba Morrill Sid

Record of Tapeke charity shows severe yearlong poverty

The Pollen Matron Thorps kept charity records for Tapeke noting over 3000 individuals aided last year through varying aid. About 4000 garments and $600 worth of food were provided. Roughly $75 in cash was received for this effort. 26 and 30 children received assistance. Newspapers and magazines were distributed to the poor. Mrs. Thorpe seeks school books and clothes as winter nears and poverty rises.

Thorps Thorpe

Real Estate Transfers and Court House Ground Works

Real estate transfers include J W Kingsley to W A Johnatom for 5000 covering 121 acres in section 1 town slip 13 range 15. M F Handy to J W Rowles for 2300 lot 873 and 15 feet of street line on Harrison. Isaac Lockhard to Mary J Kreipe for 263400 lot 83 on Adtreet. Court house retaining walls will not be built now. grounds levelled and drains installed. surrounding works include grading seeding and bluegrass.

J. W. Kingsley W. A. Johnatom Townslip M. F. Handy J. W. Rowles Harrison Street Isaac Lockhard Mary J. Kreipe Adtreet

Lincoln rally of the Silver Party honors Bryan homecoming

A large Lincoln audience at the Nebraska Capitol Grounds witnessed a vivid Silver Party demonstration for William J. Bryan. Processions, mounted men, white duck uniforms, and a torchlight march accompanied Bryan’s notification ceremony and a brief reply speech. The crowd, reportedly larger than the afternoon 5000, endured insects from bright arc lamps as speakers linked the Silver platform to Chicago’s plank.

Lincoln Nebracks Bryan National Silver Party Burlington Bry State House Capitol Mr Bryan Norris Humphrey George Groot Ohio Groot Mr. Bryan Silver Party Chicago Democratic Party Wiver Toledo

Silver and gold debates enrich a belated 1890s dissension

A political tract cites Grover Cleveland's stance against silver coinage and the 1892 Minneapolis Republican convention. It laments bimetallic policy, praises the gold standard, and recalls John Sherman’s collections while urging factions to realign. The text frames money trusts as a national crisis and calls for loyalty to reform.

Grover Cleveland Minneapolis Inini Republican’ Party Republican Party John Sherman Areen South Henry Clay Kansas Congress Buc Te Aly Eratic Party Seme Shen Dercratic John G. Care Ude Jed Therm Sarre

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