Fusionists Won Out In Topeka Convention
In Topeka state conventions Populists and Democrats agreed to fuse, seeking a joint ticket or split electors. Despite April pledges for a straight Populist ticket, fusion won with about two thirds support. Some veterans left in protest as discussions continued into the evening and a plan to nominate electors separately was rejected by Democrats.
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Hemacrytia party split echoes across convention actions
A historical news snippet notes the Hemacrytia party facing internal discipline failures as rank and file leaders exert influence. It contrasts with other parties and cites Populist convention walkouts, noting no immediate further action and deferring comment.
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Hemacrytia
Editor's Chief Digs In On Bowersock Nomination
A Parker Message editor denounces his own paper's stance while endorsing J. D. Bowersock for Congress to preserve Republican majorities. He admits disliking the candidate yet vows to vote for him for party sake, contrasting with Lane Landmark editors who urge independent judgment. The piece likens him to Bryan and laments partisanship over national good.
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Ex Gov Hoon Says Parker Victory Continues Policy
Ex Governor Hoon of Texas in a recent address argued that Parker’s election would mean continuation of the current administration’s policy.
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Parker
Labor Day Address Planned by Kansas City Unions
Kansas City labor unions invite Tom Watson to speak on Labor Day. The invitation highlights Watson's influence in labor issues and public advocacy as pooled workers look for a strong keynote to mark the holiday.
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Kansas City
Tom Watson
Political Circuses (Continued from that page)
A critical critique of the 1900 era politics, comparing Roosevelt and Parker to circuses. It argues labor suffers under capital, cites strikes in Colorado, and accuses both parties of pandering to wealth. The piece claims Parker and Roosevelt serve capital while labor remains oppressed, urging unity among workers.
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Fusion Ticket Named by Topeka Convention
The convention at Topeka selected The Fusion Ticket with J. T. Lite of Olathe for Justice of the Supreme Court and David M. Dale of Wichita for Governor. Others include J.H. Curran Topeka for Secretary of State N. W. Wells Miami for Attorney General M. R. Howard Leavenworth for Superintendent of Schools W. H. McDonald Crawford for Auditor John Stowell Nemaha for Superintendent of Insurance Thos M Dolan Clifton for Treasurer Frank Brady Labette for Congressman at Large Wm M Ferguson Sumner and F. H. Chase Jackson as railroad commissioners.
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J. T. Lite
Olathe
David M. Dale
Wichita
M. A. Householder
Cherokee
J.H. Curran
Subways Tavern sponsor Eisner Perrge scorns club limits
Eisner Perrge of New York defends his sponsorship of the Subway Tavern, a church saloon, arguing his rights to join clubs. He challenges critics who note the fate of a poor family with five children living in two rooms and questions where they would go after a hard day. He also asks where the Bishop plans his heavenward entertainment.
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Subway
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Mrs Nelson A Mies Dies at West Point
Mrs Nelson A Mies dies at West Point New York on August 1 from an unnamed disease General and Mrs Miles were visiting their son Sherman a West Point cadet Mrs Miles aged 62 was his mother-in-law and related to the family in the notice
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Miles
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Frank Hamby Hurt In Topeka Railway Accident
Topeka conductor Frank Hamby suffered severe leg injuries when his leg was crushed between train cars near Twelfth street and Kannan Avenue. He was taken to Chrint Hospital after initial treatment at the railway office. Hamby, a married Topeka resident, came from Anderson County to work in the agylum. The incident occurred as his motorman moved the car backward without the controller being turned on.
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