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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1896
Page
2
Dense crowds packed Tammany Hall and surrounding streets for a Bryan appearance in New York. Police struggled to clear avenues as umbrellas and rain soaked the outdoor areas while Bryan denounced trusts and urged enforcement of laws and constitutional government amid political fever.
The scene in Union Square featured William Jennings Bryan escorted by Thomas Brennan and Senator Bernard Martin as rain limited remarks. A labor crowd gathered on the plaza before the hall, umbrellas rose and the candidate gave brief acknowledgements before moving to the east and west stands, while rain drove many away.
A man resembling candidate Bryan drew cheers at a New York gathering. Franklin Quinn’s appearance brought five minutes of applause before a correction. Bryan spoke briefly, bowing to supporters as rain fell, while a chorus of orators kept about 1,000 people at Union Square awaiting his address.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on September 3 Sunday the Shadyside Sunday School class with the largest collection over five dollars named a life member of the Sunday School Missionary Society. W. J. Bryan was called for but Robert Pitcairn, superintendent, objected only to Bryan’s politics. The Bryan nomination proceeded with general good will as a life member to be elected. An Iowa Bryan Club meeting in Marshalltown October 2 planned to unite the state Bryan silver clubs led by W. J. Bryan and Governor Boles with a Bryan address at night.
Dwight L. Moody spoke at Tremont Temple urging ministers to mobilize church efforts for the nation ahead of the election. He criticized formalism in worship, urged bold preaching, and praised Bryan's plain style while calling for a political reform within churches. He cited a large fundraising effort as evidence of widespread political engagement.
Percival Pollard as Shylock for Mans field engagement October 14 at the Grand Opera House with Mrs Manfield as Portia and a seventy member company. Chauncy Olcott to sing in Mavourneen at Grand Friday. Join Dilton presents Wanted the Earth at Grand Opera House last night. Crawford house audiences enjoy Sam T. Jack company in Orange Bluesome with matinees daily through Friday.
New York dispatch reports Alexander Salvini gravely ill at Monte Catino near Florence Italy. His father cables that he fears his son may never recover and notes Salvini's high standing as a romantic actor with plans to stage Hamlet Othello and other works once he recovers.
Observant readers note General Benjamin Harrison and his wife Mrs. Dimimick Harrison shopping in New York. Mrs. Harrison buys fluffy garments clearly too small for her husband, sparking light speculation that his heart aligns with the season and the public mood as campaign activity proceeds.
New Haven witnesses a sensational plan as Yale students allegedly plotted to abduct William Jennings Bryan after his Harford meeting. The scheme, to involve a driver and a student in uniform, aimed to haze Bryan in the countryside, but collapsed when the driver failed at the last moment.
Denver dispatch says both California clubs failed to deposit purses for the Corbett Sharkey fight prompting cancellation and possible new match with Fitzsimmons. Sharkey angrily threatens Corbett, while Lynch says other clubs may back the bout and wires were exchanged with Corbett without clear result.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a new cure for indigestion and chronic dyspepsia. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per package, prepared by Stuart Chemical Co. Marshall Michigan. Claims to restore digestion, strengthen the stomach, improve appetite, and aid general health. Free book on stomach diseases offered.
Major McKinley thanks a delegation of Sandusky veterans visiting Canton for their support. He defends pensions, urging payments in stable value money, and recalls old comrades and the nation’s honor. He praises the soldiers who joined for patriotic reasons and urges continued unity and good wishes for missing comrades.
California Republicans organize a statewide delegation to Canton to honor McKinley. Between now and October 12 at least 100 delegates from Ukiah to Redlands will travel by a special train, representing Fresno raisin and prune growers, wool, sugar beet, lumber, shipbuilding, mining and insurance interests. Major speeches expected. three and a half days travel each way.
Washington Sept 20 An extraordinary incident occurred at the war department Sollay wes ofiff an attempt by veterans to honor a comrade was met with rude treatment prompting their removal from the premises officials described the scene as highly improper though details remain sketchy the episode stirred debate over veteran recognition and military etiquette.
A group of Pennsylvania veterans and members of the Good Intent Engine Company attempted a serenade for Gen. Stanton at the War Department. Superintendent George W. Bayard ordered the musicians to stop, causing a stir and provoking complaints from the veterans. Major Muhlenberg and Major Brüttenberg faced questions as the incident drew attention at the department. Separately, a two day silver rally in Washington drew large crowds with speeches by Senator Leek and E.R. Little.
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