Populists Rally As Bryan Attacks Republican Gold Policy
Crowd of thousands hears Speaker Riddle of the Populist Committee at Center, April 3. Bryan speaks after arriving at 4:45, escorted by Senator Hanna and Taylor Riddle, arguing Republicans favor capital over labor, denouncing trusts, income tax, and imperialist moves. He credits Populists with opposing silver policy but warns against party divides.
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Teeky Park
Georer W. Hanna
Coairman Taylor Riddle
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Bryan
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Eusland
South Africa
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United States
Grsavor Cleveland
Dole
Enetusid
Feteninesen
Birra
Herrab
Republcan
M—Syuerse
Wits
Rumor of Bryan Assassination Circulates City
A widespread morning rumor claimed William Jennings Bryan was assassinated. The report linked to a Me Meyers speech in Wichita and a Lincoln Lincoln speech, sparked by comments at a banquet. The tale spread through Jett Clay Center and St Louis area chatter before fading as officials dismissed it.
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Bryan
Alien
Meyers
Wichita
Habry
Imane
Lincoln
Bellavilia
Ak Ballaville
St Lauls
Ryan
Me Meyers
Mykre
Mr. Sryan
Sillllam
Markt Hanna
Myers
Allen
Iron Prices Dip As Competition Grows In Steel Trade
Cleveland April 26 The Iron Trade Review notes a wave of price cuts in wire and rail products after overproduction and plant closures. Billets and end wire prices fall while large mills and new entrants push capacity. Trade expects more reductions and mixed reactions as U S steel activity shifts shipments inland and abroad.
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Cleveland
Teeview
Wall Street
Lust Wetl
Amrlican Btuel
Wire Company
Otto
Nem
Elienwal
American Steel and Wire Company
Tuma
Trois
Tennessee, Company
Viealist
Cerin and
Comfy
Stoke-abeitield Stee and Tran Company
Republic Iron and Steet Nica
American Steel Hoop Company
Fragmented report notes arrest far afield with unsure details
An obscure notice reports an arrest far from Homa with garbled names and unclear charges. The text mentions a person named Wa Crean Seca and a reference to stomach trouble, but the details are illegible and the overall meaning remains uncertain.
Movement Embraces the Entire Santa Fe System
A Topeka meeting in the council chamber discussed raising funds for a monument to Col Cyrus K Holiday, founder of the Santa Fe railway. A working committee of prominent business and professional men was formed to organize popular subscriptions from Kansas and the Santa Fe system, with site options including Holiday Park or the state house grounds. The committee will convene Friday at 3 in the Commercial Club rooms to begin efforts, naming C J Drew and T J Anderson among its members.
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Cyrus K
CS Gleed
Man
Wilder
Moetix
Sante Fe Railway
Nyceauiry
Kenwrel
Topeka
Kansas
Santa Fe
Helliday
Tobeka
Holliday
Twelfth
Huntoon Streets
Western Avenue
Taylor Streets
Coloniel Huiday
Piste House
Hulliday Wan
State House
F. S. Warner
Holiday Park
Cornel Holliday
Sante Pe
Stile House
J. W. PF. Hughes
Topeke
Calomel #Holiday
Sones
T. J. Anderson
Fielliday
Capitol City
Colonel Holliday
C. J. Drew
FB Ware
North Topeka social and business notes and events
Column notes list real estate sales and business movements including J T Bell residence sale at 128 Holman Street and W A filler buying Hawkins second hand store. Mentions include Jeffers James wallpaper, H Penner in Topeka, Mrs George Groshong and Fay of Kilmer, Caughita from Coushire Coal, church bazaar by Good Shepherd, sale of B P S paints, wedding of John Aikwns, Eastern Star entertainment April 27, Emma Gotty and Wil MeNoun marriage, West Indian playschool by Mr C A Morrow, death of George Sistier, and social gathering at Ellea Olivia Bischoff’s home.
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Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
J.T. Bell
Holman Street
Hawkins
W. A Filler
Jeffers & James
Coushire Coal Pomibany
Febertan
Rasy
Waats Town
Yester
Church of the Good Shepherd
Jeppens &Saarrs
Jonas
Nets
Bradford
Gere
Jonas Lukens
Harry Lukens
Kansas City
Lukens
John Aikwns
Helena
W.B Hutchisuoe
Fev
Windsor
Boat Owners of North Topeka Plan Meeting on April 24
The Boat Owners of North Topeka propose a meeting at West Park next Sunday afternoon April 24 to organize abstention for protection and safety of watercraft along Soldier Creek. The notice urges boat owners in the city to attend for coordinated action.
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Varison
Soldier Creek
West Park
North Topeka
Resolution Calls US to Withdraw From Cuba by July Fourth
Washington April 2 Senator Mason introduces a senate joint resolution urging the president to withdraw all US forces from Cuba and hand over civil and military control to the Cuban people by the Fourth of July. The measure cites the Monroe doctrine and treaty obligations and asserts the US has fulfilled its duties in Cuba.
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Washington
Mason
Senate
United States
Cuba
Spain
Hay
Heraplals
Sugar duty increase eyed as blow to German ships
Berlin reports the Kreuz Zeitung cites an American paper urging retaliation by raising sugar duties and tonnage dues on German ships. It notes Hamburg and Bremen oppose the meat inspection bill and says Americans seek to aid their steamship lines against German competition, risking hostile actions.
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Berlin
The
Kreuz Zeitung
United States
Hamburg
Bremen
Tie vote blocks bill to enlarge interstate commerce powers
In the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee a 4 to 4 tie halted the bill to enlarge ICC powers. Absences included Aldrich and Chilton who were paired. Lindsay absent and to be consulted. Supporters were Cullom Chandler Allen Tillman. opponents Gear Eikines Wolcott and Bean.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Committee
Senate
Interstat Commerce Commission
Aldrich
Chilton
Lindsay
Messrs. Cullom
Chandler
Allen
Tillman
Ee Gear
Eikines
Wolcott
Ean
Fruit steamers to aid West India regiment expansion
Kingston Jamaica April 19 orders from the British War Office authorize augmentation of the West India regiment. A new company will be formed under Major Lowry. Direct use of British fruit steamers will be arranged with a subsidy of 200000, Jamaica contributing half. Service to begin next year, aiming to shift the fruit trade from the United States to England.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
West India Regiment
Aew Company
Lowry
Bngtish
United States
England
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route to Southwest
Homeseekers' excursion offers one fare plus 2.00 round trip tickets on May 1 from various regions including Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Oklahoma New Mexico Texas and Colorado east of Rocky Ford with limited stopovers. King agent lists details and parties. Arions Grand Concert and Dance by Arton Zither club with German band and phonograph Friday evening members only admission COMMITTEE Topeka Vinegar Works or To Wanted 150 per Pushed KUEHNE & Co.
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Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado
Rocky Ford
TL. King
Partis
Arions
Arton Zither Club
Adm
Yormroon
Topeka Vinegar Works
Kuehne & Co
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe
Homeseekers board a Santa Fe excursion train to seek new homes in distant communities. Travel plans include guided tours of settlements, with organizers emphasizing affordable housing options and local development prospects.
Massachusetts Republicans Elect Delegates At Philadelphia Convention
Boston April 26 Republicans of Massachusetts elected national convention delegates and alternates. 1 804 entitled seats 1 334 present. Congressman F H Gilett permanent chairman opened with long address. Platform by Attorney General Knowlton adopted unanimously. Delegates at large Lodge McCall Phinett Clifford with alternates Jewatt Rose Courtney Field. Dolliver spoke brief. convention adjourned. Resolutions praise St Louis platform 1896 and backing of bimetal issues, promote protection for capital and fair returns, support isthmian canal and Pacific cable, back American shipping, and endorse McKinley administration with Long for vice president.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
F. H. Gillett
Knowlton
Henry Cabot Lodge
Nahant
Samuel W. McCall
Winchester
Wm. B. Phinkett
Adams
Walter Clifford
New Begford
George R. Jewatt
Salem
Alfred E. Rose
Lowell
Samuel =. Courtney
Heston
Henry P. Field
Northampton
Dolliver
Down
St. Louis
Republican Party
United States
Congress
McKinley
Navy
John D. Long
Alabama Democrats Name State Ticket At Montgomery Convention
The Democratic state convention in Montgomery completed the state slate with W. J. Samford as governor and Robert F. McDavid as secretary of state. Charles G. Brown is attorney general, J. W. Abercrombie superintendent of public education, J. Craig Smith treasurer, and W. H. Matthews auditor. The gathering was described as the most harmonious ever known in Alabama. electoral ticket and delegates to the national convention remain to be selected, and the platform endorses a conversion process and endorsed Ryan.
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Ala
W. J. Samford
Robert F. McDavid
Charles G. Brown
J. W. Abercrombie
J. Craig Smith
W. H. Matthews
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Ryan
Weeks Seeks Dismissal Of Indictments In Frauds Case
Four indictments remain against Francie B Weeks once sentenced in 1593 for estate frauds worth about 1.3 million. Assistant District Attorney Townsend seeks dismissal of the four, Weeks’ term ends next month, Judge Foster weighs the request as a key legal decision.
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Weeks
New York
Francie B
Sing Sing
Townsend
Foster
E. G. Kinley
Kinley
Lannan
Jackson
Mob of Fifty Men Attack Non-Union Workers in Chicago
Striking building tradesmen attacked non-union workers in Chicago. A mob of about fifty men pounced on a laborer, badly injuring an aged carpenter and leaving Patrick Tansey, a teamster, seriously hurt. The scene followed ongoing labor unrest with two teams storming the site and one victim beaten by three sympathizers.
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Chicago
Mnle
Patrick Tansey
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Miners Attackers in Western Centre Disturbance
Three men attacked by a mob of pickets during a hauling dispute near the Western centre. Officers dispersed the mob and the injured were sent home. Gaul, 60, was struck as he headed to work after being threatened by strikers. Oscar Neld, a carpenter, was arrested for participating in the assault.
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Birenen
Phen Gail
Seemegien Ieare
Gaul
Oscar Neld
Anion Carpenter
Chicago April Corn and Wheat Market Report
Trade in corn opened strong with buying by shorts and commission houses, spurred by weak exports and rumors of large supplies. Wheat opened weak on disappointing cables and weather, with mixed receipts and heavy selling into the close. oats weakened as corn led the session. Provisions saw big trade, hogs cheaper, and overall market strength in select items while others weakened.
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Einstedet
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Indiana
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Topeka Markets Today Produce and Money Market Report
Topeka April 2 topeka markets today report Onions wheat corn and cotton notes with New York and London market summaries. J C Goings lists prices and esponds on money market and exchange rates. This brief market page records receipts and changes in grain and livestock prices and notes steady or rising trends.
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Stertine Exchange Utateady
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