Bloodless war rages in Topeka as militia guard state capitol
In Topeka on February 2, Kansas, Republicans hold the statehouse while Populists threaten action. Guns fill hotels and streets though no fighting occurs. Gov Lewelling proposes peace terms. Republicans reject and push a counter proposal. Deputies pass lines with governor’s doubt, while the 500-strong deputy sheriffs organize. County offices close and business slows as tension remains high.
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Torsxa
Kan
John Brown
Topeka
Lewelling
Supreme Court
Republican House
Ben C. Rich
Shawnee County
House
House of Representatives
Dunsmore
Chambers
Comanche
Rosenthal
Capitol
Copeland
Mhis
Ayres
Wilkerson
Court House
Peffer’s Opinion Sparks Kansas Legislative Clash
In Washington on February 17, Senator Peffer argues the state canvassing board committed a grave wrong by certifying two electees not legally chosen, urging the governor and Republicans to seek redress via voters. Senator Perkins counters that Populists held no legal authority, urging restraint and legal avenues, while Jerry Simpson favors upholding Populist rights within the law. Brief notes on a jail escape by Van Orman in Bramanos, Kansas, add to a day of upheaval.
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Washineton
Peffer
Kansas
Plac
Senate
Enear
Perkins
Lewelling
Washington
Jerry Simpson
Topeka
Simpson
Bramaros
Kan
van Orman
Gereiogavente
Sam
Republican House
Supreme Court
Militia Mobilization Triggers Armory Lockdown in Wichita
In Wichita Kansas unrest spreads as Governor Lewelling orders Company A of the Kansas National Guard to Topeka for duty. Grand Army of the Republic hall is seized to prevent unauthorized arms removal while militia locks and guard duties are established.
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Grand Army
Wichita
Kan
Topeka
Lewelling
Kansas National Guard
Garfield Pant
W. T. Campbell
Grand Army of the Republic
Runyon
Railroads Win Injunctions in South Ohio Mus Tac Carer Case
Judge Goff in the U S circuit court grants an injunction restraining Sheriff Tyler of Aiken County from interfering with the railroad receiver’s property and orders it turned over to the marshal. Similar injunctions issued in Richmond and Danville cases. contempt fines of 500 levied on sheriffs of Aiken Anderson Abbeyville and Newberry for refusing surrender. Deputies dispatched to recapture seized property.
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South Ohio
Mus Tac Carer
Charleston
D. C
Goff
United States Circuit Court
Tyler
Aiken County
South Carolina Railroad Company
Richmond
Danville
Aiken
Anderson
Abbeyville
Newberry
United States
Wntil
Dr Norvin Green laid to rest in Louisville funeral
The funeral of Dr Norvin Green president of the Western Union Telegraph company was held at Calvary Episcopal church Louisville February 17 with a private family ceremony at his home a simple episcopal service and a burial at Cave Hill. Prominent eastern mourners attended. Western Union and Car Wheel Works employees occupied front church seats. A long procession accompanied the remains to the grave.
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Tate Norely
Train Through Santa Fe Bridge Near Fort Madison
A Santa Fe passenger train plunged through a bridge near Rutledge Gavin Missouri injuring three Chicago residents. The California Limited struck a broken rail, overturned a tourist car into a ravine, and two Palman cars left the track but did not descend. Injured: conductor George Bloe and W A Flagler and Mrs W H Flagler.
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Fort Madison
Fort Mavison
Rutleige
Gavin
Missouri
Chicago
George Bloe
W. A. Flagler
W. H. Flagler
California Limited
Rutledgs
National Union stores in Dakota placed under receivership
A receiver has been appointed for all stores of the National Union company of South Dakota. Auxilliary receiver Col. B. S. Jumper will take charge, with some stores remaining open for now. Estimated losses reach 10000 dollars. Headquarters are in New York. Dollogue Defeated in skating races at Newburgh. Donoghue finished third in several events and withdrew from final due to health. Johnson won the final ten mile race in 40 25 8-5. Negotiations closed for sale of St Paul and Northern Pacific stock. terms withheld. stock to be offered first to existing Northern Pacific stockholders.
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Assrpegn
National Union Company of
South Dakota
Farmer's Alliance
West
8S. H. Jumper
The
National Union
New York
Dollogue
Rep Bank
National Amateer Association
J. Donoghue
Newburgh
Mosher
Storm King Club
Rudd
Minneapolis
Johnson
Donoghue
Northern Pacific
Messrs. Speyer & Co
St. Paul
ME. H. Hirschberg
St. Louis
RE. D. Wilkin
BRD
Wilein
Atlantic
Iowa
Pulp Mill Burns in Gardiner Maine
The Richards Paper Company sulfite pulp mill in South Gardiner caught fire causing an estimated 200000 dollars in losses with 180000 dollars insured. In Rome the pope celebrated Mass at St Peters with 6000 Italian pilgrims four cardinals and forty bishops present.
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Gardiner
Richards Paper Company
South Gardiner
St. Peters
Rome
BEAT THE DUTCH The Ralland-American Emigration Company Probe
District Attorney Merriman’s report to Governor Waite criticizes the Holland company for improper incorporation lands misrepresented prospects and deceiving Dutch colonists at Alamosa Colorado. The Netherlands government may take action against those responsible.
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Colorado
Ralland-American Emigration Company
Halland
Agains
Dexver
Colo
Netherlands
Foster
Waite
Alamosa
Charles A. Merriman
Twelfth Judicial District
Holland Company
Holland Governernment
Sensational Developments in Senate Time Inquiry
A Cheyenne report claims a Democrat senator was poisoned by L Kabis to aid A L New's U S senate bid. Witnesses note $150 offered to remove Kime, with a doctor reporting whiskey drugging. Kabis disputes testimonies and may face expulsion as Mitchell the English boxer is freed after time served. Banquetedl Stevenson held in Bloomington. Buchanan backed for agriculture post by Democratic committee. Williams, a banker, collapsed in Carcaco with $15,000 liabilities and deposits to poor clients at risk.
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Denver
Cheyenne
Senate Committee
L. Kabis
A. L. New
United States Senate
Kime
Kabis
Senate
Carcaco
William C. Williams
Englawond
Grand Crossing
Charles L. Furey
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Forse
Binsteo
Waliting
Soething
State House
Jerry Woo
Fire Insurance Union
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Chord
Milwaukee
Jeff Davis
Remulay
J. Taylor Ellison
Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
Lee Camp
Ellison
Davis
Fremont
Neb
Soldiers and Sailors Home of
Nebraska
Tower House
Grand Army of the Republic of Nebraska
Weissart
O'Neil
O'Donnell
Mitchell
Astives
Charles Mitchell
Lquire Abingdon
Pat
Andrews
Stevenson
Bloomtsuvoy
Ill
Bloomington
Buchanan Des
F. H. Whitney & Son, Prop
Europe
Lewis and Criswold
Shaw & Crombie
Green Bay Lumber
Sioux City
S. Mosher
John H. Wood
DR. S. Mosher
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