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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1896
Page
2
A massive 60 000 plus crowd gathered on the Old Common as William Jennings Bryan campaigned in Worcester. The Boston area speaker toured New England urging a free coinage stance, criticizing the gold standard and advocating Democratic values. Bryan praised supporters, denounced opponents, and urged unity with the Democratic ticket while noting heightened enthusiasm and large attention from local newspapers and attendees.
The speaker advocates for the Democratic ticket, stresses the choice between the people and the wealthy producers, and questions where national wealth has gone while warning against trusts and monopolies. He asserts support for the vice presidential candidate and vows the candidate will remain on the ticket through election day.
George Fred Williams and Arthur Sewell headlined a Sept meeting in Boston drawing about 4 000 at Muse Hall. Williams electrified the crowd with a sensational speech attacking railroad dealings and urging vigilance in the convention. The audience roared through hiss and cheers as the discourse touched on gold standard, ballot manipulation, and party reform.
Canton Ohio September 24 A public speech by P Cuneo formerly of Gunes Italy opens with praise for alliance of voters across party lines. McKinsey urges an American policy favoring farmers and workers, argues for broader consumer markets, full employment, and open mines and mills. He defends the Republican ticket for protection, law and order, honest payments, and public honesty as keys to national prosperity. Fusion between Democrats and Populists discussed later in Baton Rouge with electoral ticket division and a pledge to support Ryan.
Cleveland Sept 26 Republican campaign managers fear two events Saturday hint at a rift over silver policy. Beach faces hissed remarks at a Lake County rally while defending ministerial stance on the 1878 demonetization. Farmers and party members clash over the St Louis platform and potential renomination. Powderly event ends with disrupted applause as labor protesters walk out.
A 4000 to 5000 crowd at Music Hall applauded when John M Palmer named William Jennings Bryan during a speech for Democratic candidates. The mention of McKinley drew cheers while Governor Altgeld faced a storm of hisses.
A Constantinople dispatch to the Times reports a massacre of Armenians at Chamereh in Antolla and confirms the burning of Kharput. The Daily Mail dispatch notes 100 Armenians slain at Chemeren, underscoring violent upheaval in the region.
The Theatrical News notes advance ticket sales for the Fall Festival attractions. John Dillon returns to the Grand Opera House for four nights featuring Wanted, the Berth and A Model Husband. Sam T. Jack's company at Crawford presents Orange Blossoms with musical specialties.
In Chicago on September 23 two men robbed the Union foundry office at Brighton Park, taking about 1600 from D. F. O’Neill M. A. O’Rourke and C. R. Hopke. They fled by buggy, fired at pursuers, and were chased by a large crowd and a Brighton Park patrol wagon before crashing at Thirty Sixth Street and California. A milk wagon man was wounded in the leg. A wig two dark beards and four revolvers were found in the buggy.
A lease filed at the register's office for building 348 and 38 Wyall street from Thomas Falls to James Lang at Baxter street sets a five year term at 1100 dollars yearly. It includes a provision that if William Jennings Bryan or any Democrat is elected president during the period, the lessee may cancel the lease and the term shall expire.
The gale in England wrecked ships along the coast with many vessels stranded. Crews were saved by lifeboats as wreckage littered shores and channel service suspended. Few deaths reported as response and rescue efforts continue in this early report.
Traveling public urged to ride fastest Burlington Route east to Chicago and St Louis with new compartment sleepers chair cars and dining cars. Take Vestibulated El to Chicago and Vestiblulated Limited to St Louis ask agent for tickets via Burlington Route. Also advertise Wyeth’s Witch Hazel Ointment by George W. Stansid listing address.
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