Coxey's Army Gains Steam in Pittsburgh Welcome
In Pittsburgh Coxey's Army of the Commonweal receives a rousing reception with crowds along the route, 15,000 at a Monongahela wharf meeting, and a spectacular rally. Rumors of a southern move surface as 600 marchers face rough roads and dwindling rations. Local officials clash over parade routes amid strong public support.
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Prrrsacea
Pittsburg
Coxey
Chisen
Washington
Carl Browne
Monongahela
Pittisberg
Crusis
Unknown
Asme
Curiuis
Coxes
Pittaburg
Massilion
Massilion Diesers
Department of Ublicaetary
Allegheny
Maktersport
Mckerert
Band of Hope
Monongahela City
Elizabeth
Homestead
Militi Tberarias
Baltimore & Ghio
Hole in the Cash Exposes Hamilton County Bond Scam
State funds officials face a ten thousand dollar loss from fraudulent Hamilton county bonds bought by the state school fund commissioners. The deal, tied to N D McGinley and D D Hornaday, is alleged Republican plot with Superintendent Gaines and Secretary Osborn denying. George W Crane says bonds were worthless and a letter to State Treasurer Biddle documents the return of three thousand dollars. Governor Lewelling and officials call for investigation while Crane defends his role.
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Hamilton County
Lewelling
John T. Litue
Rk, & Osbern
H. N. Gaines
N. D. McGinley
Superintendent of Instruction
D. D. Hornaday
Board of School Fund Commissioners
George W. Crane
F. P. Lindsey
Crane
Aetna Insurance Company
Aetna
Lindsey
Mr. Biddle
Toroka
Kan
Witliam J. Biddle
Stir
Asuit
United States
It Insurance Company
Geo. W. Crane
School Fund Commissioners
McCialey
Invernor Elling
Little
Simon Greenspan
Geo W
N. DP. McGinkey
F. P Lindsey
Mr. Gaines
Osborn
Gaines
Wsborn
Board of School Fund Commission
Supreme Court
Greenspan
School Fund Commission
Wicurra
Beacon
State Board School Fund Commissioners
Major McGintey
Major McGinley
Water Company halts street washing plan in Topeka
Topeka Water Supply company issues a notice blocking cleaning by washing on paved streets. Major Harrison had pushed a rushing process to clean asphalt streets along Kansas avenue. City officials say the contract covers gutter fusing only and will seek council action while payment for flushing would fall to the city.
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Wier
Harrison
Kansas Avenue
Swallowed His Diamond by Ostrich at Chesterfield Hotel
Sam Hodges, in the Chesterfield hotel basement, watched as an ostrich from Sells & Hent furloughed circus swallowed a diamond stud from his shirt. The bird’s bite sent the gem into the ostrich’s stomach, and Redges cannot identify which bird. He considered arrest for highway robbery before awaiting developments. Brown & Co announces a complete hat stock take over 805 Kansas Avenue. Kansas City news notes Van Horn suing the Omnibus company for damages over injuries in front of a store on March 17.
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New Galilee
Allegheny
Aeqeall
Sansa
Alexander Ehilde
Henry Frick
Mares W. Acheson
Mooungahela City
Coxey
Marshal Brown
Fotel Diamond
Sam Hodges
Mr. Rodger
WA Brown
Brewer &Son
Kanens Avenue
Brown & Co
Brewer & Son
Kansas
BF. van Horn
Omnibus Company
Legel
Southwestern Company
Kameey
Coluima
Neely in a Fight on Delaware Street
A rough street confrontation erupted on Delaware Street in front of Simmonds Furniture between J. W. Crancer and Dr. S F Neely United States marshal to Mr Cleveland. They exchanged blows and were separated by bystanders with both men sustaining minor injuries.
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United States
Leavenworth
Delaware Street
S. Simmond
J. W. Crancer
S. FP. Neely
Neely
Pari, Crancer & Co
Crancer
Mr. Simmons
John Kelley
Arthur Simmon
Suime
Dr. Neely
Arthur Simmons
World’s Fair Sold for Seventy Five Thousand Dollars in Sale
The Southside Park commissioners sold the major World’s Fair buildings for 75 500 to T C G Garrett of St Louis. The purchase includes machinery hall administration electricity mines agriculture fisheries and transportation structures. Art building and Field Museum property were not included and demolition will begin immediately. Collingsworth arrested on gambling charges upon arrival in Topeka with bond set at 500.
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Lewis Man
Caicano
Southside Park Commissioners
T. C. G. Garrett
St. Louis
Field Field Columbian Museum
Convent la Rabida
Exposition Company
Forestry
Hne
Reform School Stands Court Reverses Judge Hezen Arts Sustained
The supreme court ruled on two cases. One upholds the reform school management act and its reach over provisions for sending boys to the school by courts and probate courts. The second confirms governor and Adjutant General Artz in disbanding and mustering National Guard units, affirming governor power as commander in chief.
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Hezen- Arts
Supreme Court
Reform School
Norton
State Reform School
Comessing
Lewelling
Artz
Marion
Horton
National Guard
Lawyers Side With Waite in Denver Bar Action
Denver Bar Association adopted resolutions denouncing district court for its action in the fire and police board matter. Opinion says courts had no right to interfere with Governor Waite’s sanctions. Justice Farry names W. H. B. Williams as court constable to replace Ed Davies. others to be decided between Stonestrest and Josiah Ross.
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Unver Bar Association
Trict Court
Denver Bar
District Court
Fire and Police Board
Z Av
Waite
Hhis
Justice Farry
W. H B. Williams
Ed Davies
Mr. Stonestrest
Josiah Ross
County financial straits prompt special levy plan
County commissioners face a looming cash shortage due to overextended spending and a shortsighted approach. A special levy may be proposed to cover the deficit and sustain services.
County Officials Mismanage Revenue Drain Local Vouchers Discounted
The Shawoce county general revenue fund is exhausted as officials reduced levies over years. Employees discount vouchers at banks to draw wages, facing delays and near monthly shortages. Tax rates fell from high to five mills, delaying funds and shrinking the treasury. A shortfall around 80,000 is projected. remedies include a special levy or refunding bonds. Episcopal News mentions church ordinations and local presbytery meetings amid the same period.
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General Revenue Fund
Shawoce
Conty
Lnwt
MD Cle
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Copeka State Journal
Topeka
Coxey's
McKersport
Corey
Oakland
San Francisco
Reing
Messrs Osborn
Supt. Gaines
Gov. Lewelling
Kearney County
Collingsworth
John Colliage Groatly
Burdge
Collinworth
al” Whiteside
Thomas
Sing
Mae
E. Bowser
Dodge
Privett I
Kahins
Herorm
Cerystat Tie Co
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