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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1896

Page

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Democratic Platform Debates In New York State Convention

Reported delay in completing a platform and the roll call of speakers at the Democratic state convention in Buffalo New York centered on labor issues and the fight for the gold standard. J P Morgan Co received questions about platform approval while ex Congressman HoeV at Bottwell chaired the convention with Firwell defending standard monetary policy and denouncing monopolies and labor abuses.

Buffalo N. Y Narmine Bottwell Chamiune Ueeckwell den Porary Grads Aetueckiell Freckwell Wickwell Wwe Monopolies Syamekis Abd Uo Avhie & Senkortal Commission Uke Fakwellercurd United States Marc Hanon Cleveland Ohio Milchigan West Virginia MckKinley Mosopeies Ralfy Rockwell Nathan Air Rockwall Si Democratic Party Baw York Democratic

Democratic convention platform and nominations turmoil

The 1095 national Democratic convention debates the platform denouncing Republican excess and endorsing road and employe law reforms. Henry Purroy challenges rulings, reads a manuscript speech, and votes shift on the platform adoption. Albany, Allegheny, Jefferson counties nominate Thacher, Fowler, and Porter for state offices as the roll calls proceed.

Enda Yorke Henry D. Purroy Vnva Voor Purroy Pirror Enverior Albany County John Toyd Thacher Ale-gheny County Sulzer Allerice Jefferson County Wilber F. Fokler Watertown Thacher Mel Danforth Wilber F. Porter Leutenant Everion Porter Mioclamarion Tobe Time Court of Appeals

William F Sheehan Resigns as Democratic Committeeman

William F Sheehan sends a resignation letter to Cashman Jones in New York dated September 17. He states intent to resign from the New York Democratic committee if the Buffalo convention endorses the Chicago platform and submits his representative to the state party committee. The letter, addressed from Chicago, requests respect and a formal acknowledgment of his retirement from party duties.

Cashman Jones New York William F.sheefikn Democratic Ga Uenal Buffalo Chicago Tornei Jmines Kk Toney Democratic Miedquarters WM. F. Sheehan

Modern Woodmen Parade Depicts Strength in City Celebration

Owing to late arrivals by special Santa Fe trains from Kansas City and nearby towns the Modern Woodmen parade started late at 12:40. The march formed on Quincy Street with three bands and camps from Sunflower to Meriden and Atchison. A large float carried logs and sawed timber while banners proclaimed Sunflower camp No. 536. After marching down Chestnut/Eighth and Kansas avenues toward Garfield Park, the group held a dinner and planned a ball at Huson Hall with Royal Neighbors later.

Sante Fe Kansas City Kan Leavenworth Atchison Merigen Quincy Street Sixth Firth Street Santa Fe Marshal Wytle S Cook Platain Polite Gardiner Marshalls Bend Sunflower Shignee North Dorks Lavirenne Het Bud Twentieth Infantry Leavenworth Leavenworth Moderna Topeka Modern Woodmen Tnches Meriden and Atchison Mader Woodteen Meriden Cornet Band Chingy Eighth Kansas Avenue Tenth Street Garfield Park Huson's Hall

Democratic National Breakers Anoints Ryan Itinerary

Chairman McConofie releases a multi city tour plan for Mr. Ryan. The schedule runs from New York on September through October, with stops in Washington Martinsburg Clarksburg Packersburg Wheeling Charleston Huntington Cincinnati and St Louis as he addresses the Silver Democratic clubs. Also notes Carnival Night preparations and an Atchison centenarian death.

Chicago McConeifie Democratic National Breakers' Bureau Trryan New York Washington Martinsburg Ifam Keystyer Clarksburke Waom Packersburg Wheeling Charleston Humtington Joe Cincinnati Ohio Mississippi St Louis Memphis Melning Nashellie Everiing

Ready to Rise Attempt to Place Charles VII on Throne

Madrid dispatch reports Carlist deputies threatening revolution if Spain’s regency fails to curb Cuba unrest and halt railway subsidies. Don Carlos and faction profess readiness to act, seeking support from church and throne. ministers vow to maintain order in Cuba and the Philippines while quelling any uprising. An excursion note follows.

Associated Press Madrid Cartist Spain Cuba Philippine Islands Portobco Carlisc Igbbier Catalonia Navarre Don Carlog Senor Hang Aelding Tiel Don Cyrlos de Hourbon Dulke Avno Marquis Cerralbo Uie Curliat Tham Dom Carlos Cubrians Canovas House of Austria Don Casios Francis Joseph Avetria Withis Cuta United Sister Don Carlos Deon Carlos Charlier Vit Cute Philippine

Denounce Willits by Jefferson County People's Party

At a county central committee meeting in Oskaloosa Kansas on September 17 the Jefferson county People's Party denounces John F Willis for trying to run a separate electoral ticket aligned with Watson and the gold bug faction. The resolution condemns his action as dishonest unpatriotic and venal aligning with Morill and Leland and contrasts it with his July speech opposing fusion. The measure passed unanimously.

Oskaloosa Kan People's Party People’s Party Jefferson County John F. Willis Thomas BE. Watson Gold Bug Party Marc Hanme EB. N. Morrill Cy Leland Abiletic

Move or Postpone Kenaias Avenue Bridge Before Fall Festival

At a Com mittee of Fifteen meeting the question of moving the Kenéas avenue bridge before the Fall Festival will be discussed. Merchants and south side business men protest the move and fear traffic increases during the festival week. Some committee members oppose the move, noting the current position is safer than temporary piers. The committee may recommend postponing the move until after the festival, but county commissioners’ reaction remains uncertain.

Kenéas Avenue North Topeka South Side Topeka Committee of Fifteen

Karnival Knights Invade Hamilton Hall Tomorrow Night

All young men in the city are invited to Hamilton hall tomorrow night for the Karnival Knights with free admittance. Attractions include Marshall's Fall Military Band and Tom Anderson's Uniformed Modocs along with a list of standout performers. The Committee of Fifteen will sit on the stage and a resolution to defer the curfew to 11 45 PM on Friday October 4 will be presented for unanimous adoption.

Hamilton Hall Karnival Knights Marshall Tom Anderson Modocs W. L. Haskell Charney Holliday Charlie Fellows Joe Waters Tom McNeal Maj. J. K. Hudson A. K. Rodgers Johnnie Waters Tom Doran L. Ferry AW. Denne Daskact

Fusion talk shakes Indiana party lines in Topeka plan

A 13 member committee in Indiana debates fusion with the Democratic party and Vandervoort backing a conditional alliance if Sewall withdraws from the Democratic ticket. A national meeting in Topeka, October 19, is planned to pressure Sewall’s withdrawal and a Populist stance to avoid jeopardy. Some fear only Republican forces oppose the move.

Tndianapotti Ind al Qay Indiana Democratic Party Vandervoort Tam Sewall Topeka Kan Foctione Popullets

Minister Willie denies Cleveland authorized talks on annexation

San Francisco dispatch Sept 17 reports Honolulu Sept 9 per steamer Australia Minister Willie denies President Cleveland empowered him to negotiate with the Dole government for annexation or return to a monarchy. He says the matter was never referred to Washington.

Seys Cleveland San Frencisco Honolulu Australia Willie Wie Dole Washington

Maine Official Returns From Portland Election

Maine officials release full results from Monday's election in Portland with complete returns and figures. Local offices involved include municipal and county positions, with turnout and early tallies noted.

Bryan Speech in Charlotte Attacks Sherman Money Theory

In Charlotte and later Durham and Salisbury, Wm. J. Bryan delivers a principal speech arguing that money should rise with population and wealth. He cites John Sherman and criticizes Republican policy, noting deficits in currency and calling for bi metallic coinage to increase circulation. The event draws large crowds and local escorts accompany Bryan.

Charlotte N. C Wm. J. Bryan Speell Sam Post Office Horret's Nest Knights of Pythias Durham Salisbury Bryan Republican Party Tno Semmtor Sherman Democratic Party Sherman Bullon Treasury A& Government Sehleh North Carollina North Carolina

Democratic Populist Rally Reaffirms Silver Support

A speaker recalls eight years of urging bimetallism to protect silver and cites Henry Clay on money volume. The talk extols historic U S monetary policy with broad party cross support and notes prior presidential visits to the area.

Democratic Party United States Henry Clay

Gold Standard Popes In Session At National Hotel

The Gold Standard Populist party meets this afternoon at the National hotel in a discussion led by Abe Steinberger of Girard and Willits. Steinberger claims he can rapidly gather ten electors by petition while the trio of leaders shows no clear plan. The factions remain divided as Watson returns home rather than campaign here.

Esasion National Hotel Willits Watson Kansas Steinberger Iola Petlthin Thetta

Who is Lorina in the Karnival Knight parade

In Fall Festival week the Karnival Knight parade promotes Lorina as a top attraction, with Will Haskell guarding her identity and promising a dazzling reveal. Critics for Torrington Callihower note secrecy, while Major Hudson joins Hamilton hall speakers and Detective Zeller pledges order for the event.

Lorina Loring Will Haskell Torrington Callihower Haxkell Kansas City Hudson Hamilton Hall Karnival Rojents Order of Karnival Knights Wilt Haskell Marshall

Big clothing firm fails and assigns assets in St Louis

F W Humphrey & Co of St Louis assigned to attorney Sullivan to secure five leading creditors totaling about 1000. The preferred creditors include American Exchange Bank Hackett Carhart Co John H Hines Son and Adler Bros Co. There are unsecured liabilities under 25000 with stock valued around 110000 and about 14000 due on small bills. Burlington poem recital follows Army of the Potomac reunion with Capt Jack Crawford reading a poem.

F. W. Humphrey & Co St Louis

Carnies Workmen Parade for McKinley in Canton

In Canton on September 17 Major McKinley organized visitors from Edgar Thomson steel works at Hradteck Pa. About 2,000 workers arrived by a three-section special train of coaches and formed a marching caravan to the home of the Republican nominee. Cheers echoed along the route as bands played and expressions of support were voiced by J L Jones of the clerical force while McKinley spoke and received a reception.

Canton McKinley Edgar Thomson Steel Works Hradteck Pa Pennsylvania Pulte

Campaign Trip of Gen Alger Speakers Across the Midwest

Associated Press reports Gen Alger led veterans speeches to influence voters in western states. The party of ex Union officers travels in a private car, with Gen Howard Sickles and other officers, making stops in Illinois Wisconsin Nebraska Indiana Kentucky Ohio Michigan Missouri and possibly St Louis. The trip is political in aim though billed as nonpartisan with broad public support.

Associated Press Detroit Gen. Alger Moward Daniel Sickles Peanx Algel Adj Thomas J Stewart Comner Tanner Nebraska Diana Loulaville Michigan St. Louis Topeka

Trust Deed of Four Million by Ediena Company

Chicago Sept 1 trust deed record shows Ediena Company transferring mortgage on all real and personal property to Merchants Loan and Trust Company for 2 500, reflecting one of the county’s largest deeds. Document dated June 1 seeks to repay existing indebtedness.

Ediena Company Chicago Recorders’ Wilier Teal Chicasu Hdinon Company Merehanta’ Loar Anil Seatre of Fame Boule Mortynes

Correction On Donation Trust and Committee Statement

Major Tom Anderson defends Mr Déuthitt against refusals to allow BEercunde use for reunion events while the Committee of Witieen denies authorizing last evening’s Journal statement. Douthitt’s exact demands remain unclear and the committee says they learned only yesterday what they wanted, seeking compensation to cover sixteen companies and two batteries of artillery on his grounds.

Tom Anderson Déuthitt Witieen Douthitt Pieterday Major Anderson Fellows Dusthitt Sheats

It will not rain today weather forecast note

Weather observer Jennings and the weather bureau agree the day will be cloudy with no rain. Jennings predicts possible showers tomorrow and the bureau warns showers are likely tomorrow. Cooler weather tonight followed by warmer conditions tomorrow, with temperatures around 75 degrees.

Jennings Jennines Mala Weather Bureau

Sunset Limited to resume San Francisco to New Orleans service

The Seath erm Pacific issues a circular announcing semi weekly Sunset Limited service will resume in November. The first trip of the season departs San Francisco on November 7 with the return to New Orleans on November 9.

Will Paton San Francisco Seath Erm Pacific Company New Orleansia Tralin San French New Orleane

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J. P. Morgan & CO Mark Hanna Shechesn Kansas Avenues New England Wanger Charles VII Wakartes Cavorting Vandervoort Saysa HL Smith van Buren Street Henry Vesver Mead McMahan Annie Sauerland B.A. Prescott Dan Wyatt London Exchange London Evening Standard England Stock Exchange Portland Ban Ryan N. Carolina John Sherman Lorena Jack Crawford Burlington Society of the Army of the Potomac Secort Carnecie Major McKinley
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