William Jennings Bryan
Newspaper, July l27, 1925
FAMOUS COMMONER VISITED McKINNEY SEVERAL YEARS AGO
William Jennings Bryan’s last visit to McKinney was several years ago when he addressed an audience at the Pope theater. His visit here was under the auspices of the young men of the First Christian church, headed by Tom Scott. The Commoner came here from Fort Worth and arrived at a late hour, due to his failure to make train connections. Mr. Bryan’s address was scheduled to begin about 8 o’clock. The theater seating capacity was taxed. Many stood, unable to secure seats. The speaker’s arrival was expected momentarily. But the Nebraskan did not reach here until after 11 o’clock that night. However, indicating the marvelous holding power of the distinguished citizen, his audience remained throughout the more than three hours wait without leaving their seats. The Rev. V. W. Wallace, then pastor of the First Christian church, introduced the speaker, whose address consumed more than an hour and a half. It was nearly 4 o’clock in the morning that the famous Commoner ended his address. After shaking hands with a few admirers Mr. Bryan boarded an interurban car to reach another city, where he had a speaking engagement.
His address on that occasion was in defense of prohibition. He also touched on national political affairs, outlining some of the policies which he advocated. Mr. Bryan delivered his lecture. “The Prince of Peace,” here some fifteen years ago.
Newspaper, July l27, 1925
FAMOUS COMMONER VISITED McKINNEY SEVERAL YEARS AGO
William Jennings Bryan’s last visit to McKinney was several years ago when he addressed an audience at the Pope theater. His visit here was under the auspices of the young men of the First Christian church, headed by Tom Scott. The Commoner came here from Fort Worth and arrived at a late hour, due to his failure to make train connections. Mr. Bryan’s address was scheduled to begin about 8 o’clock. The theater seating capacity was taxed. Many stood, unable to secure seats. The speaker’s arrival was expected momentarily. But the Nebraskan did not reach here until after 11 o’clock that night. However, indicating the marvelous holding power of the distinguished citizen, his audience remained throughout the more than three hours wait without leaving their seats. The Rev. V. W. Wallace, then pastor of the First Christian church, introduced the speaker, whose address consumed more than an hour and a half. It was nearly 4 o’clock in the morning that the famous Commoner ended his address. After shaking hands with a few admirers Mr. Bryan boarded an interurban car to reach another city, where he had a speaking engagement.
His address on that occasion was in defense of prohibition. He also touched on national political affairs, outlining some of the policies which he advocated. Mr. Bryan delivered his lecture. “The Prince of Peace,” here some fifteen years ago.
