War on Marion Butler prompts Populist convention call
A National Reform Press committee meeting in Kansas approves a July 4 convention in Nashville to reorganize the Populist Party and challenge Marion Butler as national chairman. They accuse Butler of refusing to issue a call and urge state committees to ensure delegate representation, with 1 delegate per 460 Populist votes.
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Memphis
Butler
Gikamp
Kan
National Reform Press Association
Marion Butler
National Committee
Nashville
Tenn
Milton Park
Morgan
James H. Ferris
Abe Steinberger
W. F. D. Mays
Joseph A. Parker
Jacob 8. Coxey
Frank Burkitt
People's Party
Omahs
St. Louis
People’s Party
Reform Press
Okalona
Miss
Outlook in Congress Amid Bills and Debates
Congress prepared to tackle the Indian appropriation bill along with sundry civil and agricultural measures. Expect limited debate with possible forest reservations amendment, while Davis presses for a vote on the arbitration treaty. Senate organizes committees amid coalition politics. House plans three day adjournments as Eastern European tensions loom.
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Death of Congressman Milliken in Maine
Washington April 19 Seth L Milliken representing Maine 3rd district in the House died last night after bronchial illness worsened into pneumonia and organ complications Family present including wife Frank and Byron Milliken and a California based daughter Interment planned in Maine He chaired the Public Buildings and Grounds Committee and was a key figure in Republican congresses Judge William B Day arrived in Washington to inspect the Ruiz case and then Havana Willaim Holman of Indiana shown improvement in health Yale Harvard and Cornell plan to renew the Poughkeepsie horse races
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California
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Washngton
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Canton
Havana
Ruiz
State Department
Senate Narrow Margin on Tariff Referral Vote
In Washington on April 15 Senator Morrill moved to refer the West tariff resolution to the finance committee, declaring the retroactive clause illegal. The vote ended 44 yeas to 28 nays with Chandler the sole Republican voting yes against the measure. Democrats largely opposed it, joined by Silver Republican and Populist members except Mantle. The session also included Morgan seeking a final Cuban resolution vote and Gorman criticizing how appropriation bills are advanced without proper committees.
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Conference on Rates Brings Three State Legislatures to Austin
A Texas subcommittee and Oklahoma and Kansas legislatures arrived in Austin to confer with Texas on freight rate adjustments and boosting Galveston exports. They will meet with the Texas railway commission and legislature before addressing the interstate commerce commission. Governor Leedy and ex Governor Lewellyn of Kansas attended and visited Governor Onlberson.
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Murder and arson rock Oakland farming village
The Reynolds house and outbuildings burned in Oakland, with Mrs. Reynolds found dead and mutilated. A Reynolds daughter and Martin Mowry are missing. Mowry later arrested nearby in Harrisonville on suspicion. Another item notes a Boston bill setting penalties for second bicycle theft offense at up to five years or a $100 fine.
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Edward Reynolds
Oakland
Reynolds
Martin Mowry
Boston
House
Flood Reports From Omaha and Surrounding Areas
Omaha reports show the Missouri River rising to the danger line with three inches more water in North and East Omaha. No new property damage beyond flooded fields as the river sits steady. crews stopped a breach at Florence lake levee and residents awaited further conditions. South Dakota stockmen discuss gains from rustler protection and upcoming roundups. Bryan notes Monticello remains privately held. Methodists vote on women lay delegates. Two Rivers workers strike over wage cuts. M B Massey barred from mails for fraud.
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