Bryan presses reform aims after Parker election claim
A Chicago dispatch notes William J. Bryan traversed Chicago and urged that Parker's election would spark reforms across economy and imperialism. The commentary questions Bryan's certainty, noting Parker’s known gold standard stance and his silence on imperialism, while doubting reform prospects under Republican Senate control.
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Chicago
Roth
William J. Bryan
Illinois
Parker
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Bryan
Senate
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Parker
Independent state ticket proposed in Kansas reform move
The piece argues Populists and Democrats should form an independent state ticket at Topeka on August 3, with petitions to place it on the ballot. It cites Franklin county joint repudiation of the St Louis platform and urges reform forces to unite under a new name, noting opposition to adopting the Populist label or aiding Parker. The writer calls for an independent slate as the only viable path this year.
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Topeka
Franklin County
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Kansas
Parker
Sunator Petricrew
South Dakota
Dave Hill
Pettigrew
New York
New York City
Parker-Hill-Belmont
Garnett Judge Schoonover Seeks Second District Run
Topeka State Journal notes judge Manford Schoonover of Garnett as a fusion candidate for Congress in the Second district who may run again. Friends urge Noah I Bowman as fusion nominee two years after his prior bid, with Bowman reportedly noncommittal but supporters convinced he could win. Schoonover is described as having a stronger position now due to familiarity with voters and local terrain.
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Manford Schoonover
Garnett
Topeka State Journal
Noah I. Bowman
Bryan's platform and the fear of monopoly in 1904
The Independence Times notes Bryan's move toward free silver and the gold standard cause, while radicals and Populists fear government control and monopoly. It argues elites with streetcar and gas interests fear losing privilege as Bryan later admits error in supporting Parker and Davis, two monopolists.
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Wuen
William J. Bryan
St. Louis
Chicago Chronicle
Independence Times
Bryan
Parker
Davis
Monopoly
Prank Admission and party shifts in Santa Fe ties
A staff interview reveals Paul Morton’s switch from Democrats to Republican aligned with Santa Fe interests. Morton defends his change citing vast corporate ties and favors forprivileges. Pettigrew’s government ownership amendment fails amid Parker Hill Belmont opposition.
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Paula
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
New York
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democratic Rty
Democratic leaders hold conference at Hoffman House New York
A recent conference at the Hoffman House in New York brought together Parker’s advisers, including David B. Hill Senator Gorman Senator McCarren Col James M Guffey Wm F Sheehan John R McLean and August and Perry Belmont. The American notes Belmont and McCarren as Wall Street gamblers,-questioning reform prospects with these men in influence.
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Hoffman House
New York
Mr. Parker
David B. Hill
Gorman
McCarren
Col
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Wm. F.sheehan
John R. McLean
August
Perry Belmont
William R. Hearst
Chicago
the American
August Belmont
Senator McCarren
Wall Street
Belmont
Parker Nominated Reflects Cleveland's Government Vision
Grover Cleveland praised Parker after the nomination saying he was abundantly gratified and needed no further endorsement. The Southern Mercury argues Parker embodies Cleveland’s idea of government and represents the objectionable interests of the masses, highlighting the rival view from Dallas, Texas.
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Parker
Grover Cleveland
Associated Press
Cleveland
Southern Mercury
Dallas
Texas
RocKEV 1, BR Criticized for University Founding Credit
Lawrence World Representative attacks Joan D. RocKEV 1, BR, saying he deserves no credit for founding a great university or funding schools and churches nationwide. The critic calls his money ill-gotten and condemns the homage as mockery, noting men are hung for lesser crimes.
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Joan D. Rockev
Lawrence World
Rep
Watson Campaign Urges Populist Voters Nationwide
The Southern Mercury reports a tax opportunity promoted to Populist lists to energize growth and expects thousands of honest voters nationwide to support the Tom Watson ticket in November.
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United States
Tom Watson
Georgia
Southern Mercury
Tax seizure sparks English war talk in Red Sea
Russia seizes two British ships in the Red Sea prompting sharp appeals for an explanation. If unsatisfied, England and Russia may rupture relations, potentially pushing Japan and Great Britain toward an alliance.
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Red Sea
England
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Miners at Spring Valley Denounce Governor Peabody
Five thousand Illinois miners meeting in Spring Valley denounce Governor Peabody of Colorado and appeal to President Roosevelt for intervention in the strike. In a separate note, John D. Rockefeller cuts crude oil price in Kansas by seven cents per gallon as a bank offering for new growth of hair.
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Peabody
Colorado
Roosevelt
John D. Rockefeller
Kansas
Lawrence
Russians Buy Breastplates Burned On Their Backs
Tu reports claim Russians purchased one hundred thousand breast-plates while suggesting they wear them on their backs. The Tu chairman of the Michigan Democratic state committee resigned rather than stand for Parker. Strikers and packers reached an amicable settlement and the strike ended.
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Michigan
Democratic State Committee
Parker
County Contest at Opera House Crowns Reeder Winner
The county oratorical contest was held Wednesday night at the opera house with county graduates competing. Miss Mabel Hitchcock of Reeder township won first prize, earning Reeder township the flag for the year. Florence Schaffer of Lincoln township and Karl Stevenson of Westphalia township tied for second prize.
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Opera House
Mabel Hitchcock
Reeder
Lead Find by Wit renger Sparks Local Talk of Lead Ore
Rumors swirl about lead ore found on Wit renger's Lincoln township farm with townsfolk joking that Hill may be bluffing. The community notes a United Brethren conference, visitors from Yates Center, a talk at the Methodist church, and local movements as families travel and relocate amid a burst of small events.
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Wit Renger
Lincoln Township
Tut Hill
Lend
Garnett Brick Plant Nears Final Signoff
The Garnett brick plant appears virtually certain with drilling set to begin next week on the Ball wells area near the Patterson farm. A large gasless operation will source local shale bricks praised as superior and destined to spark broader industrial growth in Garnett, with rail access and local investors backing the project.
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Garriett
Patterson Farm
Noah Bowman
Chicago
Bowman
Horrible accident claims life of traveling salesman at depot
Royal 6, a traveling salesman for Ottawa Wholesale Grocery Company, died Tuesday after stepping off a platform at the Missouri Pacific depot and being struck by a passing freight car. Onlookers witnessed the ghastly scene as he suffered severe injuries and pleaded for death to end his pain.
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de Scott
Roy Sheldon obituary notes Ottawa business links and marriage loss
Roy Sheldon, twenty six, died after a depot accident while staying with Ottawa families. His father E M Sheldon and Mr Estabrook rushed by auto to reach him as he lingered before death. He had helped found Ottawa Wholesale Grocery Co and served as treasurer. He married Jessie Norvell of Olathe six years ago. she died three months earlier. Mrs. Sheldon had been in Colorado. Funeral held in Ottawa.
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E. M. Sheldon
Estabrook
Sheldon
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Ottawa
Vfernovon
Roy Sheldon
Williams
Commission Miness
Wallace
Biecame
Ottawa Wholesale Grocery Co
Jessie Norvell
Olathe
Mrs. Sheldon
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