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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1896
Page
5
Madison Neb September letter from Vincent Allen chairing the Populist national committee notifies William Denovan of the party’s support for Allen as a presidential candidate. The document bears 48 delegate signatures across states and territories, and outlines party platforms urging patriotic duty and governance by the people.
A Sept 15 letter from Slater Butler, Populist executive chair of North Carolina, notified Themes E Watson of Georgia of his nomination as vice presidential candidate. The letter argues the Populists would back Bryan if allied, praising Watson as a true American defender of producers, and endorsing Bryan Watson as the strongest silver ticket in the field.
In a call for financial reform the speaker urges unity among silver factions across parties. The Bryan and Watson ticket is promoted as the best silver option and as the genuine cooperative ticket to secure cross party support.
Atchison’s second annual corn carnival is set for September. Organizers boast a safe, entertaining program with Marshall’s band and ten other state bands forming a large 10‑man ensemble for a Turner garden concert, a big parade, masquerade, and balloon ascension with flambeau parade. A special train will transport attendees and railroads offer reduced fares. town will be painted in carnival color.
Washington September 15 Senator Teller of Colorado and Senator Dubois of Idaho two of the silver Republicans on the advisory board of the Democratic executive committee conferred with Senator Jones chairman of the national committee National Committeeman Johnson and Senator German were briefly in attendance The conference lasted the afternoon It was decided that Senator Dubois should devote his time mainly to the Pacific coast Senator Teller to make general speeches in Kentucky West Virginia and Maryland and possibly one or two in New York.
A reader's letter critiques preacher meetings and the liquor trade's influence on Kansas politics. It condemns politicians and church leaders who align with alcohol interests, urges Christian integrity, and calls clergy to sever ties with alcohol supporters amid Prohibition debates and moral scrutiny in Topeka.
William Price of Everest spoke at the Republican convention in Higwathe Anges SL. He was elected on the Republican ticket in the 4th Representative district and has supported GOP success, but plans to vote for Bryan and Sorat over the gold standard plank. September 19 marks Horton’s tenth anniversary with ceremonies and reduced rail rates noted.
G Ross a Horton hardware dealer and Republican was in Virginia City when silver was demonetised. He knew Senators Jones and Stewart and ex Congressman Bland. From his experience of the state conditions he believes the Republican party is discouraged and will vote for Bryan.
Letters from Valley Falls Kan detail discontent with Willits amid Democratic party reorganization. Capt Gest defends Willits against Republican hiring claims. In Kirwin a Bryan Club forms with Frank Ingersoll as president to rally Populists and Republicans in a crowded, energized gathering.
Local letters and notes from Topeka and counties recount reformers and silver advocates rallying support for Bryan. Speeches praise free silver, criticize Bryan’s opponents, and announce upcoming appearances by Duvall, Botkin, and club leaders across Burlingame, Arkansas City, and nearby towns.
Fort Scott September 15 J J Stewart member of the police board asks Rev Charles T Durborow to strike his name from the First Methodist Episcopal church rolls He cites governor and citizen urging him to stay on the board and notes he will remain in office through his term The letter implies reconsideration after earlier conflict over enforcing a prohibitory law and resignation offer was sent to the governor
Sept 13 Baldwin hosts a large rally for Senator John J. Ingalls. Captain Nixon presided as Pendleton band and North Lawrence Glee Club entertained. Audience numbered between 3000 and 6000, with strong applause as each McKinley reference drew cheers.
Beloit on September 15 saw a mixed rally by Democrats Populists and silver Republicans. About 500 supporters marched in the morning heat bearing Bryan and silver banners as United States Senator W. A. Peffer spoke on the issues. Cooper’s Opera House drew large crowds at night to hear Albert Griffin of Manhattan.
A letter to the editor dated September 14 1896 from Kansas City claims on train 120 from Lawrence a poll found 5 McKinley votes 13 Bryan votes 2 Palmer votes and 21 women voters with 15 favoring McKinley and supporting Bryan. The writer signs as MAXLEY and mentions a protest against the paper’s middle page coverage.
At St Marys a Republican club rally featured J. G. Slonecker accusing William Jennings Bryan of a misstatement in a bilingual speech. The exchange centered on Bryan allegedly contradicting a reported story in a prior address.
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