Foes of levelling fight at Emporia conference
Populist leaders meet in Emporia to oppose Governor Lewelling. A convention plan is debated with a district call, and Osage miners vow protest against the administration. The Osage Shawnee factions back the anti offical stance while most support S. M. Isan for Congress against Cartwright.
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Osage
Lewelling
Emporia
Ossirman Breidenthal
State Central Committee
Fourth District
Perens
PF. Yearout
Congressional Committee
Breidenthal
Ed Corning
Central Committee
Shawnee County
Breidenthal Salding
Cyrus Corning
Topeka
New Era
H. Beonington
J. Y. Robbins
Shawnee
Corning
W. H. Benningon
Harrison Kelley
Bennington
Fusion
Frank Herald
Mtoe
Herfz
Herald
Osage County
Welling
5. M
Congress
Cartix
Three California Democrats denounce traitorous utterances
In San Francesco on April 17 a mass meeting of California Democrats adopted a long resolution condemning and repudiating the recent remarks of a seer. The resolution denounces Thomas J Geary for his undemocratic stance on the Wilson bill and directs it to be laid before the senate by Senator White.
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California Democrats
San Francesco
Seer
Senate
Senator White
Outlaws Free Prisoners in E County Oklahoma
Five heavily armed men rode into Aukascas City Oklahoma last night overpowering the jailer and freeing five prisoners. Each escapee was given a horse as the band rode east, while the liberated men traveled another direction. One prisoner named Cus, serving ten years, is among those freed. It is believed the same outlaw band orchestrated the escape.
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Okishoma
Aukascas City
E” County
Oklahoma
Cus
Lockhart Withdraws From Race Against Breckinridge
C Lockhart of Bourbon county announced he would not seek Congress against Breckinridge. The Kentucky candidate cited Breckinridge as a formidable opponent and would not run again.
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Lockhart
Breckinridy
Lexisetps
C. Lockhart
Bourbon County
Congress
Breckinridge
President nominates postmasters and war officers
The president sent nominations for postmasters at Vallejo Cal, East St Louis Ill, McKinney Tex, Centralia Wash, Dayton Wash, Vancouver Wash, and receivers of public money at Des Moines Iowa and Bozeman Mont. War posts include First Lieutenant James G Warren to captain and Second Lieutenant Hautensne Winslow to first lieutenant in the corps of engineers.
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Wasuixeros
Po Go
Rl Valejo
Ostmasters
George Howe
Cal
Felix G. Cockrell
East St Louis
Til
A. Cameron
McKinney
John T. ‘Tlaraway
Centralia
Wash. Vanlow
Dayton
Wash
Halston Cox
Vancouver
W. H. Turbit
Des Moines
Iowa
J. F. Ashbury
Bozeman
Mont
James G. Warren
Corps of Engineers
Winslow
Strikers Hurl Stones at Poles at Milwaukee Docks
A tug carried a lighter with Polish laborers to the Lackawanna docks through the Broad Way draw when striking longshoremen hurled stones at them. No Poles were seriously injured as loading continued and new workers replaced the day’s crew.
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Milwaukee
Lackawanna
Broadway
Ghosts and a disputed house in a defamation of title suit
The case of Mr. Scott Hull against the Earl of Abingdon continues over a contract to buy Cummer Place alleged to be the dwelling where Amy Robsart died. Hull claims the Earl’s agent misrepresented the house as Amy Robsart’s murder site, attracting visitors from abroad, and he later found the true Cummer Place lay elsewhere and in ruins.
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Ted
Loxpox
Scott Hull
Earl of
America
Mr. Scott Hall
Cumner Place
Amy Robgart
Cumnuer Place
Tie-Up of 4000 Miles Reaches Great Northern Route
A 4000 mile tie-up across the Great Northern system began with a strike decision at St Cloud Minnesota by the American Railway union. Thousands of workers are involved as the eastern strike point halts operations at St Cloud and Minneapolis. Union vice president Howard says the company will be contacted for action and Chief Arthur plans talks with Provident Hill to assess the situation.
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Cloud
Minn
St. Paul
American Railway Union
St Cloud
Great Northern
Howard
Unius
Minneapolis
Chicago
Arthur
Provident Hill
Bank Robbery at Nashville Mich Leaves Safe Unlocked
The Barry and Downing bank was robbed of 2000 dollars from the proprietors, 40 dollars in stamps from the postmaster, and other small sums. The inner door was blown open while the outer door remained unlocked. No clues to the burglars.
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Nashville Mich
Nashville
Mich
Bank of Barry & Downing
Motion to New Trial in Pollard Breckinridge Case
A motion for a new trial in the Pollard Breckinridge case will be filed this afternoon if time allows. Pollard remains in Providence hospital with nervous prostration and has shown no improvement. Later the action for a new trial was filed alleging customary grounds plus a claim that Judge Bradley commented on evidence and witnesses not offered.
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Wasaitsaton
Ted
Mies Pollard
Providence Hospital
Bradley
Snow Storm and Press Strike Warn of Turbulent Day
Snow drives through Denver with wet, furious flakes as winds whip from the marsh. News from the mountains awaited amid no reported damage. New York pressmen strike leaves over 1,000 out of work. wage cuts blamed on dull season and protests grow mildly as offices halt operations. In Germany, Imperial Bank reports rising notes in circulation, while Kansas funding bonds face reconfirmation. Hamilton county bonds questioned. Congressman Slupaca shows marked improvement in Washington.
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Hall
Kale
Wat
New York
Eraan Bank
Benin
Imperial Bank of Germany
Se Ees
Treasury
Off for Washington as Coxeys Army Leaves Cumberland
The Coxey army departs Cumberland Maryland this morning bound for Washington to recruit thousands for the Commonweal movement. Generals Browne and Coxey bid farewell from the canal bank, promising better roads after congress passes the bond issue. The march proceeds toward the Potomac with crowds cheering and plans to mobilize more recruits along the way.
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Cumberland
the Republic
Carl Browne
Coxey
Canal Bank
Congress
Potomac
Browne
Leutenant
The
Ohio
Maryland
Capitol
Hancock
Oldtown
Frederick
Woman suffrage influence shown at New York gatherings
In New York the fashionable world showed keen interest in the woman suffrage question with three influential meetings hosted by Mrs Russell Sage and Mrs George Place. Mrs Blatch and Miss Helen Gould attended, Ms Gage signed the constitutional amendment petition, over 200 guests heard speakers, and efforts extended to Tarrytown.
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Russell Sage
Helen Gould
New York
George Place
Mra Sage
Wm. A. Montgomery
Rochester
Blatch
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Gage
Tarrytown
Mrs. Bage
New York City
Street Railway Strike Looms in Milwaukee May 1
Milwaukee April 17 The city street railway workers resist wage cuts and threaten a first of May strike. A committee pressured management to stop hiring and hiring of new motormen conductors while flatly rejecting a 1744 cent per hour reduction. A May strike seems likely if demands are not met, backing from labor leaders and unions.
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Milwaukee
Ilwaukee
Meno
Electrc
Theo
Waite's Board In at Denver Police Fire Board Peaceable Session
The supreme court decree has been enforced and Gov Waite's police and fire board has begun orderly operation in Denver. Hamilton Armstrong serves as police chief and Wm E Roberts leads the fire department. The detective chief post remains unsettled awaiting court opinion though Dennis Mullins has resigned from the state board of pardons and James B Belford is the sole candidate under consideration.
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Denver Police and Fire Board
Denver
Supreme Court
Sympathy Strike Looms If Great Northern Hires Nonunion
An American Railway union officer says Great Northern plans to hire non union men prompting a coordinated strike by Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific crews. Northern Pacific workers refuse to move Great Northern freight in NP yards and threaten to strike to block traffic.
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Minneapolis
Seattle
Wash
The
Journal
American Railway Union
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Hedberg Trial Hearing Opens as Widow Weeps in Court
In Fort Sheridan, Lieut Maney faces shooting of Capt Hedberg. Capt Hewgarden details the fatal wound as Mrs Hedberg is led from the room sobbing. Queen Victoria arrives Coburg for Hesse Coburg marriage. Julian L Howard and W T Morey wind up Pacific navigation affairs. acid spill triggers small blaze at local high school. Guilford Dudley named state fair receiver to succeed Col Allen Belle. bondsmen F H Foster and Howei Jones named.
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Curcaco
Maney
Fort Sheridan
Hewgarden
Queen Victoria
Coburg
Conure
State Fair
Heres
Guilford Dudley
Kansas
State Fair Assoct
Col. Allen Belle
F. H. Foster
Howei Jones
Reed Vindicated Quorum Count Rule Adopted in House Vote
In Waxneorton April 17 the House approved a quorum counting rule 212 to 47 after a lively debate. Democratic supporters backed a plan requiring two members to observe roll calls, with names of nonresponding members noted to determine presence. Republicans largely supported the rule, with Wells and others opposing a rushed debate.
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Catchings
Wells
Wisconsin
Bynum
Dem
Ind
Milliken
Dem. Tenn
Opeln
Reed
Burrows
Himself
Howe
House
Indianap olis Sensation Copeland shoots rival in law office
In Indianapolis a confrontation between Wat. B. Copeland and Wm. H. Unity in Harrison Miller Elam law offices led to Copeland firing, striking Unity and a partner. Copeland was arrested. Harris and Bruing wounded but not fatally. The feud includes multiple suits and bitter sentiment between Copeland and Bruing. Ralph Gillette Read obituary noted in Hartford, Conn. Bronson of Lexington, Ky. denies truce with Breckinridge. Capt. D. A. McClure visits statehouse.
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Wm. B. Copeland
Wm. H. Bruniy
Inptasapolis
Ind
Harrison, Miller & Elam
Wat. B. Copeland
Wm. H. Nity
Madison
Kunig
Hon
A. C. Harris
Fred Walter
Copeland
Staruing
W. H. H. Miller
Bruing
Harris
Braiig
Ralph Gillette
Haxtrosp
Conn
City Fire
Charter Oak
Union
State Mutual Fire
Bronson
Lexixeron
J Bronson
Breckinridge
Potwin City Committee Minutes Open With New Council
The Potwin city council met last night at the schoolhouse with Mayor W. M. Forbes presiding. Councillors James E. Griffiths Geo W Parkhurst Chas S Ogilvy and C I Hamilton attended as the new administration announced appointments for city clerk city treasurer and city attorney. A street commissioner and city marshal appointment were deferred to a later meeting. Standing committees were named for Streets and Walks Water Works and related departments with Parkhurst Booth and Ogilvy among the members.
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Forben
Jase
Connell
Potwho Pipe
W. M. Forbes
James E H. Griffiths
Geo
W. Parkhurst
Chas
Ogilvy
Hamilton
Wichita
Forbes
Miler
F. G. Willard
Mundey Giget
James Booth
Ogilvy Seowors
H. Gratien
Chas. S. Oglivy
Chicago Dispensary frauds spark state health probe
Dr Dykes of the state board of health campaigns against the Chicago Dispensary Company based at 727 Quincy Street with Kansas branches. He aims to arrest head figure L G Remaley after uncovering an elaborate quack scheme selling fake cures and circulating bold claims.
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Wevern
Chicago
Kansas
Senece
EH. A. Lullerd
Nemaha County
Dyker
Ida Blade
Romaley
Bill to Abolish Lords Veto Power Passes First Reading
Morley introduces a bill to abolish the House of Lords veto on laws and its first reading occurs in Parliament. Charles Codell also presents a bill to end university representation in Parliament, read for the first time.
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Heing
Lowpox
Morley
House of Lords
Charles
Coedell
Koe society to meet in state historical rooms tomorrow
The first quarterly meeting of the Koe society of the Sons of the American Revolution will convene at 2 o'clock tomorrow in the state historical rooms. Andrew Videen petitions the district court for divorce from Thackla Maria Videen citing cruelty neglect and desertion. C F P Kendell remains weak amid blood poisoning. prognosis guarded. Adjutant General reports enlistment requests for the regiment: Company C Whiteville one private Company Wellington six privates and Company D Newton four privates.
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Koe Society of the Sons of the Armerivenvolution
Andrew Videen
Diitrict
Hiletle
Thackla Maria Videen
C. FP. Kendell
Regent
Wihirielt
Wellington
Newton
Debates Shifts in Tariff and Treaty Actions in Senate
The senate spent an hour after morning session deciding to extend the term debate to Tuesday to take up the tariff bill by paragraph. Mitchell of Oregon urged laying on the table his resolution on the Chinese treaty, while Senator McLaurin spoke on the tariff bill. A noted piano manufacturer is reported dead.
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Kelly
Industrials
Rock Dana
Occidental Army of Industrials
Steersuya Grounds
Council Bluff
Council Bluffs
Pattawatomis County
Rock Island Company
Omaha
Nebraska
Crowell
Elk Horn Road
Black Hills
John Kelly
Tarim Il
Hegta Teneday
Wasumetox
Senate
Mitchell
Ore
McLaurin
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Hill
N. Gaines
Kearney County
State Board of School Fund Commissioners
Hamilton County
School Fund
Washington
Gen. Kelly
Sonn
Stoxane
Spokane
Coxey Army
Puget Sound
Een
Brown
Westpoint
Dodge County
Fremont
Waite
Hedberg
San Prancisco
Julian L. Howard
Aes
W.T. Morey
North American Navigation Company
Pacific Mail
Czar
Indianapolis
D. A. McClure
Lawrencs
City
Potwin
Baurimone
E Fee
Plino
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