Union Pacific Receivers Face Resignations Amid Criticism
In Omaha and New York reports, Union Pacific receivers Anderson, Coudert, and Doane are said to consider resigning due to Judge Caldwell’s harsh critique of their handling of labor issues and a delayed salary fix. The unsettled reorganization plan and growing disputes with Gulf interests fuel the tension.
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Omaha
Wwulon Pacific Affairs
Anderson, Coudert
Doane
Caldwell
Dandy
Union Pacific
Gulf Read
R. McConnell
New York
Culut Pacific Railroad
Union Claims Rail Road Strikes Face Enforcements
Testimony before the hearing reveals unions face pressure from the Jenkins order with speakers like Mr. Wilson of the Switchmen's Mutual Aid and Benefit association opposing receivers' aims. Frank Arnold for the firemen concedes violence often accompanies strikes but denies union involvement while noting methods to disable an engine.
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Jenkins
Wilson
Switchmen’s Mutual Aid and Benefit Association
Wilkinson
Frank Arnold
Arnold
A New Silver Bill by Meyer Aimed at President
The Meyer silver bill proposal, debated in Congress, seeks to coin the seigniorage by authorizing the treasury to issue 3 percent bonds and replace existing bonds. It mirrors ideas from the president’s veto message while drawing sharp divide between silver and anti silver factions.
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Me. Meyer
Wasatwetox
Agence and Bond
Meyer
N. J
Sue Bese
Seigniora
Bland
Mr. Meyer
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Deat
Difference of Opinion on Coining American Silver in Mexico
April 10 in Mexico sees a split over Senator Wolcott's plan to coin American silver in Mexican mints. The International Mortgage Bank of this city and New York backs the scheme along with several capital papers, arguing it would aid Mexico’s finance and industry. Opponents warn it could crowd out global Mexican product markets and harm exports. no cabinet decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Wolcott
International Mortgage Bank
New York
Smith Trial Focuses on Alleged Libelous Letter Content
Kansas City April 10 The prosecution in the Smith Trial for criminal libel against Judge King concentrates on the portion of the letter accusing King’s integrity. Witnesses note a plan to raise funds for campaign expenses with Breidenthal and others, but no improper activity occurred. Joseph A. Smith testifies that W T Hopkins named King as the target, but Hopkins denies this and says he only knows what Smith told him.
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Ureidenthal
King
Kansas City
Smith
SS. King
Judge King
Breidenthal
Joseph A. Smith
W. T. Hopkins
Kansas Ty
They Took Much in Alleged Burglary Case
A. M. Floren reports east of the city that Son Wiggin and his wife Hattie Wiggin were arrested on burglary and grand larceny charges. The couple allegedly broke into his house and took feather beds chairs lamps tools harness a wagon a razor and more totaling $65.14. They were released on $500 bond furnished by Wiggin’s father in law 43 Freelund.
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A. MM. Toren
A. M. Floren
Tximay
Wiggin
Hattie Wiggin
Freelund
World's Fair Buildings Sold for Railway Use
C Garrett, acting for the Chicago Burlington & Quincy, has purchased the remaining World's Fair buildings to be used by the railroad at depot city. Construction in and around the area proceeds as plans unfold for the Illinois exposition site.
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Chicago, Harlington & Guincy
St. Louis
C Garrett
Depot City
Pension in a lump Proposed by an Indians Genius Who Want Paper
A petition in Lovisivinis Kentucky seeks 600000000 legal tender notes to pay each pensioner 1000 dollars in exchange for waiving future pension claims The drive circulates in New Albany and includes a plan to fund nationwide elder support through a government issue. The report also notes a presidential nomination slate with Won Rock as third assistant secretary of state and as minister to Ecuador.
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Lovuisvinis
Indicinaius
New Albany
Ecuador
Wasuineron
Sear
Extrac
United States
Rockbill
Maryland
Edward H. Strobel
Beyond the Alps Army Delays March to Mountains
Coxey's army camps in Unrosrows Pa due to last night's storm. The march to the mountains begins on Wednesday from Camp Abraham Lincoln now pitched at Mountain View Park. The army, cheered along the route, gains a brass band and plans a Washington procession with pipes and fireworks.
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Unrosrows
Billy” Finch
Homestead
Georgia
Elizabeth
Unknown
Hell
George Leitch
Pennsylvania Avenue
Wiliam Foy
Coxey
Browne
Byershell
West Elizabeth
Walton Hotel
Industrial Army in San Bernardino Holds Camp Amid Fare Dispute
In San Bernardino California April 10 the industrial army remains in camp with no departure in sight. Railroads demand compensation for transport to the Missouri river. Sheriff Booth has letters from both Santa Fe and Southern Pacific. The Santa Fe seeks regular fare and precautions against rolling stock seizure. Southern Pacific officials seek compensation. an offer of 140 for transport to Deming is under advisement by Superintendent Muir.
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California
San Bernardino
Cal
Missouri River
Sheriff Booth
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Army Hw
Deming
Muir
Ultimatum to Southern Pacific at Ogden grows tense
Dispatch from Ogden reports Governor West ordering the Southern Pacific to comply within one hour or face seizure of cars and removal of industrial workers. Militia encircles the camp as the rail line debates transporting men east via the Union Pacific. One worker has died amid unrest.
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West
Southern Pacific
Salr Lake City
Ogden
Joo
Southern Puacific Rairoad Company
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Road
Western Industrial Army
Wna
Brentwood in Court Over Foreclosure and Damages
M A Pond and Belle M Pond of Topeka sue in federal court for 10000 dollars claiming the South Brentwood addition foreclosure from Shawnee county district court should be set aside They allege they bought the property from defendant before the boom for 4500 and placed it into the addition seeking reversal of the lower court’s judgment and damages from A Feltzer of Alabama.
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Topeka
M.A. Pond
Belle M. Pond
5. A. Feltzer
Alabama
Shawnee County
South Brentwood
Feltzer
Monster Lockout Threat Prompts Contractor Meeting
In Catcaco on April 10 a large gathering of building contractors discussed a lockout plan aimed at striking workers. They signaled an intent to begin the lockout on Thursday, risking about sixty thousand men losing their jobs.
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Catcaco
DANN MILLER CASE HEARING DELAYED IN PUR COURT
The case against Cameron Miller and Ernest Dann charged with improper relations with Ida Peterson 16 was set for hearing in Justice Pur court this morning. A continuance was granted at the request of defense lawyers J B Larimer W A S Bird and Y H Bain who are busy in other courts. Also note a benefit concert for the Topeka Scottish society at ABR hall Wednesday evening April 11 tickets 26 cents.
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Cameron Miller
Ernest Dann
Ida Peterson
Justice Pur Court
J. B. Larimer
W. A. S. Bird
Y H. Bain
Topeka Scottish Society
Ci. A BR Hall
Removal bid for two Topeka police officers sparks reform push
A Topeka police board meeting is set to elect a new force as terms expire. G. C. Clemens, allied with reform, seeks removal of Patrolman Capron for the Brogan shooting and Sergeant Steele for a long record of detaining tramps. Clemens appeals to higher authorities as Governor Lewelling and the board weigh Capron’s and Steele’s futures amid public pressure.
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Henry Steele
O. M. Capron
G. C. Clemens
Board of Police Commissioners
Clemens
Capron
Frank Brogan
Lewelling
Gore
North Topeka
Metropolitan Police Department
Steele
Topeka
United States Army
Fort Riley
Uncle Sam
Mr. Clemens
George Leiber
Frank Collins
Isaac Moora
Kansas Avenue
Reform Administration
Wiley
Breckinridge Labeled a Liar in Carlisle Trial
In a circuit court session Judge Bradley presided as Carlisle, William, and Batt worth presented a letter amid a ten minute jury consultation. Carlisle attacked Breckinridge’s denial of a marriage promise, calling the defendant a father of eight and a “Christian statesman” while accusing him of nine years of illicit relations and posing before the public. The defense urged the jury to weigh his uncorroborated testimony against witness accounts.
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Stormey Carlisle
Bradley
Messrs
Carlisle
Wilean
Battworth
Dt la
le Luvre
Breckinridge
World Christian Statesman
Late State House News Doings at the State Mowen
Treasurer W S Waite of the board of charities settles with the state auditor for March. A state soldiers home at Dodge City settlement noted. A $100 bond of the territory dated May 2 1859 presented to state officers after repudiation by the territorial legislature. Quarterly financial statements from Kansas National Guards list several troop payments. Hutchinson freight rate relief request heard by the railroad commissioners. State military board in session in the lieutenant governor’s office with Duniv Hettinger Bradford, McGinley report bond legality. Waterman returns from Mound City after checking defunct bank deposits. depositors to be paid in fall.
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W.S. Waite
Board of Charities
Turin
Dodge City
Charles L. Stevenson
Hutchinson
Sevsion
Duniv
Hettinger
M. D. McGinley
Prather
Tho McCarthy
Bradford Lot
Waterman
Mound City
Water dispute at Topeka Wates company case
Water Company refuses to supply water to 706 Kansas Ave office building despite advance rent offer. Attorney Hentig seeks a writ of mandamus from Judge Hazen to force service after the company allegedly refused due to an old unpaid bill for water he never used.
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Wasutxeron
D.C
Cleveland
Congress
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Chlef Wilkinsady
Brotherhood of Trailway
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Forusetl
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Serta
Essa
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Flrnight
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Wasuinecros
Peffer
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Oneducation and Labor
Kyle
HOCH
Fifth Ward
Brown's Chapel
Charles Smith
George Turner
Major Morrill
Nick Childs
Christ
Dennis Hope
Albert Barton
Hope
Barton
Morrill
Holliday
Washington
Charles K. Holliday
Venezuela
Holiday
Mr. Cleveland
Col
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East Sixth Street
Slave Journal
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Bureau of Awards
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Brentwood
Dann-Miller
Ie FR Agit
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Nabobs
Geo, Lieber
Isaac Morrow
Seventh and
United States Court
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Norway
Walt Wellman
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North Pole
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Téardenm City
Mie Seuna Ak
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Lowman Chapel
Surroy Ding
D. L. Lakin
Orpheu
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