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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1896
Page
5
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In Reading Pennsylvania Senator Ben Tillman faced a hostile crowd at the Reading Fairground after denouncing President Cleveland. The audience shouted and jeered as Tillman was escorted to another stand to continue his remarks.
Ex-president Harrison promises to make speeches for the Republican National Committee. Communications with Committeeman Durbin confirm a personal letter outlining travel to Indianapolis and New York with dates to be finalized after Morrison consults. Speeches will begin soon after Harrison returns home in October.
New York on September 2 reports Joseph N Wolf a prominent lawyer was arrested for aiding in a $36000 bank robbery at Union National Bank. A separate case notes a $46000 bank robbery with similar check patterns. Two travelers were murdered near the state line. one victim may be Charles Green of Lansing Kansas.
Canton, Sept 22 Major McKinley passed a quiet day with only individual callers and no organized delegation. He spent the day in his library as crowds stayed away. In London, the Daily News financial article notes large gold withdrawals from the Bank of England and predicts the mint will raise the price of American coins.
The American Humane Association opened its twentieth convention in Cleveland Ohio with President Johnny Sherrath presiding. Several hundred delegates attended as city concerns and national animal welfare topics filled the session.
Speaker Reed and Senators Free Hale and Congressmen Dingley Milliken Boutelle plan a trip to rally Republican support in the West and Midwest states. The group aims to drum up backing for the party amid regional political tensions.
Kansas City report states C Leland of Kansas says a national Republican headquarters branch will not be set up in Kansas City. He cites only four national executive committee members and the need to avoid state committee interference, despite pressure for better literature and speaker coordination in western Missouri and eastern Kansas.
St John Sept 2 The Stafford County Temperance league is organized to enforce prohibition, recruit witnesses against dictation, and secure positions of candidates on resubmission and enforcement. Officers elected include HE Swan president J E Cook secretary and ev Wall treasurer. The executive committee features F Pay 18 Lewis Joel Smiley and W B Ball. County meetings will occur biweekly, with Bradford chosen as the county meeting site on October 2 at 7 30 p m.
Judge Beekman of this city urged Republicans to monetize silver at the state water league convention in Topelut. He argued the American people demand it and the party must act calmly yet decisively. He warned Kansas electors will favor reform only if silver is reconsolidated. The convention ended with solid cheers.
A fragmented clipping lists multiple Free Silver clubs in Kansas with names of presidents and secretaries in towns such as Garden City, Parsons, Valley Falls, Kingman, Neosho Rapids, Courtland, Solomon, and Pioche Tock. It includes Bryan area clubs and officials like Witte, Bateman, Gallow, and Harris.
A Republican meeting at Crawford's Opera Heise drew late crowds as sharp winds kept attendees away. By 3 am the First ward fembeau club filled downstairs seats while the Third ward colored McKinney club led a Jackson fund march. Speakers included Rev. oege, Pepper of Cleveland, and BF Taylor of Illinois.
Col Brown presided and weighed which cause to espouse while Rev Pepper, consul to Jerusalem under Harrison, framed European finances in a long speech. He touched on free lunacy and accused GHIA of stealing Bacente from anyone receiving a dole. Mr Taylor delivered a brief address.
Leavenworth September 22 Mark Day proprietor of Saree n Twins Comedy company sustained severe injuries last night after a trunk pile on the Missouri Pacific line beyond Soldiers home was struck by a moving car. A trunk toppled causing the pile to collapse. Day was struck and his right leg broken with a head injury. He lies unconscious at Soldiers home hospital.
The editor notes Morrix fusion candidate will speak at the courthouse in the evening. Saturday H Bellow congress candidate delivered a free silver address to a large crowd, with opposition Republicans listening. Bryan club members, many first time voters, included 14 Gov. Jones, a prominent local Black man, in the gathering.
The Republican convention for Harbor county was held at Medicine Lodge Saturday. Capt J D Fair was chairman and J 4H Glenn secretary. Nominees include Representative Oscar Hoberlein, Clerk of the District Court PF EB Read, Probate Judge WE J Julian, County Attorney GM Martin, Superintendent of Public Instruction WE R Rockley, County Commissioner First District W I Crawford.
Hoxie Sept 7 The Populists of this county held their county convention and nominated W M Metzler for representative county attorney SG Hopkins clerk of district court Clarence Thompson probate judge John H Eden commissioner of First district John Hill in district to fill vacancy caused by the death of W C Rausefus John Murray ID Bouin candidate for Congress man at Innes addressed the audience with much enthusiasm
Beloit Sept. 22 The women of Beloit have organized a Ladies McKinney club with about one member. The officers elect: President Mrs W C Perdue vice president Mrs T W Hale secretary Mrs John W McBride treasurer Mrs Kate Smith A musical committee was appointed and other business transacted with an adjournment for a week to complete organization for duty.
Clyde Sept 22 Brown of Concordia opened the silver campaign to about 40 voters amid supporters claims of a solid speech. A former Republican and banker by trade he noted a war wound that lingers, hoping to be on the stamps before election.
Concordia September 12. A. Palmered tar and publisher of the Washington Republican addressed a large audience Saturday night. He spoke two hours devoting time to the theory of free coinage. Palmer is among the youngest stump speakers.
MES and PLUMB aid the Silver Champion fund in Emporia with three hundred dollars and nine hundred ninety dollars respectively. The Meade convention aligned a county ticket with cross party support as the freesilver movement gains backing.
Kingman Sept 22 E. oC Littie Bitterly denounces Secretary Carlisle after Bar Harbor letter. He characterizes Carlisle as a drunken scoundrel unfit for decent society. In Boston a sextuple trial by P J Berle on Charles River park track covered a half mile in 48 seconds as riders unfamiliar with the wheel.
London readers report a Shoreditch meeting where MP Jean Lawler urged sympathy for Armenians but clarified government stance. He said Britain faces a European power pact with Turkey and attacking alone could trigger a broader war. The majority favored discretion over bold action to protect the empire.
W M Jeltz, editor of the People's Friend, was arrested after allegedly beating his wife Louise Webb whom he had married about two months earlier. The event occurred near Seventh and Jackson streets as bystanders tried to intervene. the couple and a group of witnesses described the assault, and Jeltz faced an assault charge with arraignment planned in police court.
Last night Sergeants Donovan and Pavey raided a second story gambling room at 51 Kansas Avenue near Arthur McCabe’s old shop. Six men were arrested and taken to the police station with money watches and bonds posted. The raid follows ongoing complaints about the room behind Burghart and Oswald Harness Store.
Leith Scotland Sept 22 Russian yacht Standard and Pole Star sighted at the Firth of Forth entrance at 10 20 am. Prince of Wales Dukes of Connaught M De Staal and Lord Rosebery greeted the visitors amid heavy rain. Guards escorted the party to Balmoral and the czar and czarina joined the Royal party on board. Unprecedented precautions described by naval officials accompany the royal visit.
Births announced for Mr and Mrs Frank J Groty at North Toyeka Avenue. Also reported are two girls from Sugar Lake Mo aged 14 and 15, Runaway Girl and Louise Bussetl, held at the city prison awaiting passage home. They were found by an officer and returned to their parents. They were described as plainly dressed with signs of refinement.
Henry Reed offers Grown Co hats caps and furnishings stock for sale at discount to the trade. He claims the goods are clean and in good order and invites local trade buyers to contact him. Also notes weather forecast for September 22 with increasing clouds and showers.
Blankets and bedding are being readied as Topeka braces for a large upcoming influx. Supplies are being organized for the many visitors expected in the city next week, with residents seeking to provide extra accommodations.
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