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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1896

Page

2

Bryan Answers Cheers at Berthold Hotel Address

In New York on Sept 3 Wom J Bryan spoke at the Berthold Hotel amid protest by two Tammany men. He defends free coinage of silver, argues for a fixed global standard, and urges support for farmers and workers while dismissing attacks on his campaign.

New York Wm J. Bryan Berthold Tammany Bridgeport Ervan Burns Jatrest Sureestin Bryan Emid Auras Arthur Sowall Firyan Clouse Sewall Seisa Freyas Tarnenany St Lonie New London Bryan Perun Berguil Iryan bin Steuart Bryar Fryun Fiire Beyan Mmkne Toney Kmaner Giese Blaive Rooney Prince Primarck United States

McKinley Addresses African Methodist Ministers and Lisbon Delegation

Canton Sept 29 Major McKinley spoke to a delegation of colored ministers from the African Methodist Episcopal church at Cleveland praising the race's progress in education and moral improvement. He also addressed a Lisbon tin plate plant delegation, stressing the value of local industry and his support for Republican principles and protective tariffs.

Canton M.E Cleveland McKinley Lee Arnett Armett Velce Afdekn Methodist Episcopal Church Privat Uheir Wilberforce University Ainors Roth Chicago Artlett Lisbon Taylor Lami Wales Congress Moon Columbiana

Bryan Campaign Tour Ignites Crowds in New Jersey

A lengthy presidential swing through New Jersey draws large crowds at Bridgeport Stamford Jeresy City Paterson and Caledonia. Mr Bryan speaks from a ferry boat stand and a crowded hall amid fireworks and blackout, urging voters to study the issue and vote their judgment as supporters cheer across multiple stops.

George Fred Williams New Haven Bryan Avalon Avalon, Shete Wre Ware Tiny, Bir Heya, Mr. Ingan New Engld Mattiew New Bresend Bridgeport Stamford Jervey City Tiryanne Sir Brean Tismar Mr. Bryan New Jersey Suburbia Paterson Colts Hill Les Couitic Ugh Fryieht Sir Bryan Epoks Bef Bryan

Starving in Liberia tale from last year colonists

Six colored colonists return to Philadelphia aboard the Waesland recount horrific hardships in Liberia. Of the 175 who sailed last spring, forty died, many left penniless after land grants failed. They describe famine prices, lack of shelter, and no viable means to survive or return home.

Philadelphia Liverpool John Bulltevet Tassor Smith Forest Chiy Rannchy Celles

Assault by Nineteen Men in Newport Case

The Newport Arkansas case reveals a murdered girl found in the river after two weeks. She reportedly identified nineteen men from Van Buren County before election day, but her testimony was doubted and prisoners were released. New evidence now suggests she was outraged and murdered by some of those men, casting the case in a grave light.

Newport Ark van Buren Itla

Escaped Missouri Murderer Theories Locate George Taylor

A railroad worker Joseph Jows reports George Taylor, the Missouri killer, is in Indian Territory. U S Marshal Copeland and deputies claim to have him in sight and promise reward collection if confirmed. Local officials push for apprehension.

George Taylor Missouri Indian Territory Keaneas City Joseph Jows Indiana Territory United States Copeland Rowe Carrollton

Gold man shoots in Missouri political fight turns deadly

In Cooper county Itterville Thomas Saunders a gold advocate shot and killed Joan Dolson a silver Democrat. After a fight the men were separated Saunders returned with a revolver and fired three times killing Dolson instantly.

Missouri Segaita Itterville Cooper County Yewterdes Thomas Saunders Joan Dolson Saunders Dolson

One Million Pounds of Dynamite at Gibbstown

The Du Pont powder works at Gibbstown has manufactured one million pounds of dynamite. The destination remains a mystery though rumors say it is for Cuban interests. Production ran day and night to meet the order at the plant.

Woodbury N. J Dupont Powder Works Gibbstown

Bicycles Take Bavaria as Fad for All Ages

United States commercial agent Carpenter reports bicycles have become a craze in Bavaria by Sept 28. Both young and old ride in backyards and streets as German demand grows and American makers eye markets. Local firms expand, new companies planned, and Germans require fully equipped wheels with guards bells brakes and lamps.

Washington Bavaria United States Carpenter Forth Epothecaries

Drunken Mob Forces Actress Anna Held Through NYC Streets

On September 23 in New York a mob gathered at Herald Square after The Journal bicycle prizes. Anna Held, accompanied by her maid, was forced through Broadway as horses were released and crowds jostled the carriage, dragging it to the Waldorf after a misdirected stop at the Marlborough.

New York Anna Herald Square Journal Broadway Waldorf Hotel Marlborough Waldorf Hotel Uberty Fifth Avenue

Populist Leaders Endorse Bryan in Alabama Stump

Captain Reuben F. Kolb and Colonel Bowman, long prominent Populist figures, plan a brief campaign for Bryan and Sewall and Democratic congressional nominees in Alabama. They seek to shift Populist voters to the Democratic ticket to promote silver, a move that could split the middle-of-the-road faction and add thousands to Democrats. Also cited is a local note on One Minute Cough Cure.

Birmingham Als Reuben F. Kolb Alabama Colt P. G. Bowman Wil Fo Bryan Sewall Kolb Colonel Bowman Liiely

Parkhurst Sermon on Politics Roils Madison Square Church

Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst returned from Europe and spoke on the political state from the pulpit of Madison Square Presbyterian. Silver men clashed with his views, visitors critiqued him, and he warned future sermons would address labor versus capital and the nation’s credit system. Treasurer William P. St. John attended but left early. Parkhurst denounced current policy as harming the Gospel and national interests.

New York Chas H. Parkhurst Europe Madison Square Presbyterian Church Wiliam P. St John Democratic National Committee

Popcorn Crop Ruined by Heat in Indiana Farm

The Ethangist phenomenon is seen on Theodore Hoberts farm near St. Croix Indiana. Five acres planted in popcorn produced ears that were larger and sweeter at first but later shed shucks, with many kernels popping open and capped by white pulp. Most of the crop, damaged by two to three weeks of hot weather, is ruined.

Indiana St. Croix Ind Theodore Hoberts Faberia

Lemon yield forecast from Italy report

United States Consul Caughey reports to the state department that the lemon yield for next season will be as large as the just completed season. The fruit is in good condition with gathering starting September 25 and shipments expected early October. The orange crop is forecast to be full and nearly double last season.

Washington United States Caughey Messing Italy State Department

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