Abilene Convention Divides on Bryan Watson Electors
In Abilene a large crowd gathered as Populist and free silver forces pressed for Bryan Watson electors. Delegates debated whether to back Bryan Sewell or Watson on the Texas ticket, with Kansas and national party strategy shaping the outcome. Leaders argued for unity to influence southern states, while local factions urged distinct elector slates and firm positions on the gubernatorial race.
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Abiiens
Popnitet
Tispublican
Byre
Abiene
Abilenia
Bryan
Belne
Jon
Vincerat
G. Litthe
T. Boutin
W. A. Harris
Othors
Artispoke
Patrick Henry
Mneta Tamara
Nvwallectore
Watson
Meyer
Cowles
Democrate Chateman Breidenthal
Fice
Watson Destorm
Hevall-Watson
de Breidenthal
Marion Watler
Whiten
Kansas
Bopaliet
Stése
Sayins
Tak Judus
Atabara
Alabama Democrats Sweep Strengthens Bryan and Sewall
Abilene reports that Democrats carried Alabama with a sweeping majority, a result described as strengthening the backbone of Bryan and Sewall. The note states the victory was decisive and reported from August 4. The piece underscores the political impact and party unity following the election.
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Bryan and
Sewall
Abilene
Alabama
Convention Debates Fusion Tactics At State Meeting
Delegates to the Pushloniet state convention gather as talks hinge on fusion with the Democratic electors. Speculation spreads that Populists in the south, even with Republican support, cannot defeat the Democratic slate. The opening action is the formation of a fusion committee, with a corresponding panel from the Prohibition party.
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Sewall
Democrata
Democratic convention debates fusion and leadership in Kansas
In Hutchinson on August 4 the Kansas Democratic state convention opened with about 425 delegates present. Factions argued over fusion with Populists and how to nominate electors for Bryan and Sewall, while David Overmyer and Frank Bacon led debates on uniting against Republicans. The meeting adjourned until 2 PM after appointing committees.
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Hutchinson
Kansas
Topeka
Atead
Abilune
David Overmyer
Bryan
Sewall
Tims
Brno
Sewnall
Frank Bacon
HS. Martin
Marion
Martin
Kanes
Aiiver
David Decemver
Apeech
NOT ONE ANARCHIST, Bishop Newman Defied to Prove His 'Hot and Hasty Assertion
In Toston on August 4 George F Washburn, eastern member of the national People's Party executive committee, recalls Newman Fratcieco to the Populist to reprove Washburn's letter. A newspaper report claims Bishop Newman asserted Populists are no better than adventurers and are not good American citizens.
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Bishop Newman
Toston
George F. Washburn
People's Party
Terie
P_ Newman Fratcieco
Washburn
Deaths and Funeral Notices From Local obituaries
J N Smith aged 15 died last night at home 14 Kansas Avenue funeral at residence Henley 42 died of apoplexy at Topeka insane asylum services held at Denings and Benwell undertakers Skinner 49 died of heart failure at Vinewood Park funeral tomorrow at tentative venue Lule sake maiden name of Mrs T V Pounds 335 Harrison Street infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Pounds died Sunday services held yesterday Elia Hubbard 25 died at Maple Hill funeral yesterday at the Methodist church Third and Jefferson Streets
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J.N. Smith
Kannas
Henley
Topeka
Denings & Benwell
Skinner
Vinewood Park
T. Vi Pounds
Harrison Street
Elia Hubbard
Maple Hil
Methodist Church
Warner
Jefferson
President Barber's Sister Dies in Akron
Miss Kate Barber, 41, sister of Harber Barber president of the Dixmond Match Company, died at her Akron home this morning after a long illness. She had been treated at Newburg hospital in Cleveland before being brought home.
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Barber
Akron
Kate Barber
Harber
Dixmond Match Company
Newburg Hospital
Ceveland
Santa Fe Route Conveys Abilene Convention Travel
Tickets on sale August 24 for the Abilene Populist state convention round trip. 4th and 5th class tickets valid to return August 4. Through chair car entrain service T545. Special train from Strong City August 4 leaves Topeka at 12:05 noon arrives Abilene 6:00 p.m.
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Santa Fe
Abilene
Strong City
Topeka
Canadian gold drain and Chicago subtreasury actions
A New York special to the Tribune reports the foreign bankers syndicate has curbed U S treasury drain but Canada withdrawals persist with premiums. Chicago banks strengthen the sub Treasury with 2 427 000 in gold while tests show standard weights and the supply in Chicago rises to 12 590 000.
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Chicago
Tribune
New York
United States Treasury Reserve
Europe
Canada
Agencs
Bankers
Pratt
Allcoing
Panic hits Chicago Diamond Match collapse rocks markets
Brokers and bankers react as Moore Bros Diamond Match stock collapses. exchange officials plan a four member committee to coordinate settlements with Chicago and Texas bankers. Banks hold collateral and aim for orderly settlement to prevent a broader panic. statements warn the crash was anticipated and not unexpected.
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Chicaxi
Auet
Diamond Match Company
New York Biscuit
Board of Trade
Ano Aker
JIS Doure &Cbe
Chicago Stock Exchange
Wilkins
Bulding
Exchange
Moore Bros
Callin
The
Stock Exchange
Rint
Chi- Tayo
Moore Brothers
Tatter
Chicare
Seach
Wehy
Brest & Cum- Tins
Baldwin & Farnum
EL. Brewster
Wrenn
John J. Mitchell
Stmple State and Savings Bank
Chiesa Banky de~ Mit
Joan
Seaton
Democrats Sweep Alabama Vote In Major Win For Johnston
Montgomery reports indicate Johnston and the Democratic ticket lead by about 40 000 with large gains in white north Alabama counties. Populists accuse irregularities in the black belt as Republicans back Goodwyn. official counts arrive Saturday. Majorities vary by county, with black belt counties and Birmingham area pivotal. Democrats claim decisive statewide victory pending final tally.
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Nashville
Montgomery
Homner
Johnston
North
Alabaa
Goodwyn
Kelb
Birmingham
Black Belt
Bryan
Earry
McKinley
Notting Tihe
Captain Johnston
Jobnster
Bevan
Ala
Aug
Teluma
Bat Arebiie
Macon
Bhpear
Meven
Tuscaloosa
Otten
Marshall County
Kolb
Lee
Marshall Chambers County
Talapoasa
Fayette
Eoluman
Cahen
de Kalb
Oates
Jefferson
Auniston Neehably
Mabem
Negeors
Alabama
Goodwin
J. E. Knox
Ewe Ynars
Hou
Belor
Bessemer
Pratt City
Reuben BP
Kolb Ct Alms Goodspin
Ave
Wnrit Vaughan
Republcan State Central Committee
Joseph F. Johnston
A. Goodwin
Jegisla
Ture
Acker
Opening of Brown Hoisting works sparks armed clash in Cleveland
A massive crowd gathered as soldiers and strikers clashed near the Brown Hoisting plant. Two men fired at Mrs Lind's boarding house, prompting a militia response and patrols. Both sides carried guns and 269 workers resumed, though union leaders urged restraint. The central labor union weighs a sympathetic strike that could mobilize 16 000 to 20 000 workers.
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Cleveland
Brown Holsting Works
Company I
Leutenant
Raitt
Mrs Lind
Brown Works
Mort
Brown
Central Labor Union
Jaimes O'Connell
Brown Company
Cty
Hoteane Warke Wen
Central Labor Aiken
Wedersdey
Jones Says Populists Will Go With Negroes
Washington reports an interview with Senator James K. Jones quoted saying Populists will be taxed with Republicans and vote for McKinley and go with the Negroes where they belong. Republicans dispute the remark claiming it would hurt the Democratic ticket. Jones denies recall of making the statement.
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Washington
James K. Jones
New York
Democratic National Committee
Alabama
McKinley
Jones
Republican Congressional Committee
Skrader
Thay
Pearlson
North Cervlina
Spanish Town Burning in Madrid region reported
A major fire devastates a town of about 4 000 residents located 25 miles southwest of Valindolid. Hundreds of lives are said to be lost and the frightened inhabitants are in a state of panic as the blaze rages through Tas ing at itiepa d Medina.
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London
Aus
Madrid
Itiepa
Medina
Valindolid
Proof versus hysterics in Topeka newspaper circulation
The Capital and State Journal dispute each other over daily circulation at Horton and in Topeka. The Capital claims higher postages and a larger Horton tally, while the Journal asserts greater overall news output and wider town reach, backed by Rowell & Co. The offer promises $100 to prove the directory figures.
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Lst
Horton
State Journal
Horton Newsdeaier
Topeka
Journal
Kanai
George P. Rowe & Co
Spruce Street
New York
Topeka Daily Capital
Topeka Daily State Journal
Daily Capital
Rowell& Co
Rowel & Co
Adams County paper debate over Journal versus Capital circulation
Mayetta resident CD Oliprant asks why Horton dealer only gets Steopies of the Journal and believes the Journal has six times the Capital’s circulation. He aims for ten times more during the campaign, noting his presence with gold and bribery accusations as he promotes the Journal’s news value. Mayetta lies about fifteen miles north of Topeka on the Rock Island road.
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Mayetta
Kun
Newedealer
Horton
Journal
Oliprant
Topeka
Rock Island Road
Journal subscription surge at summer pace despite heat
Subscriptions to the Journal rose with 84 new city subscribers last week and more out of town readers joining daily. Names listed include A Weaver Kirwin Kan and Wm Stuckman Kirwin Kan among others. The paper notes subscriptions stay at regular price and are not given away until September.
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Journal
A. Weaver
Kirwin
Kan
Wm. Stuckman
Elmer Deeh
Auburn
Kas Or
Turks
Hutchinson
Peter Shearer
Rossville
Ken
Ben Dennis
James Stearns
News Dealer
Bt. Marys
Loyd
Sedan
A. P. Goodhue
Denver
Col
C.F. Briges
Manhattan
D. M. Relthan
Simith Center
James Caldwell
Kingsville
D. Gerwig
Bluffton
Ind
Free Silver Club Formed in McKinley's Canton
A Republican town gathers in Canton to form the Bryan Free Silver Club with about 1200 attendees inspired by McKinley neighbors. Leaders praise Bryan and free silver while Col. Holloway endorses the movement despite long ties to the Republican party.
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Canton. C
McKinley
Frente
Bareis
Aliver
Pippitt
Alstage
Wi J. Bryan
Ward Clube
Col. N. Helloway
Tritzes
Mike Krown Gray
Republican Party
Oman
Hallowmy Wee Hamel
Bryan
Stnmunard
Colona Hailiway
Nuier
Ware G, Arb
McKiniey Lelongs
Halloway
Repudiate Bryan Atlanta Goes Populist at Forum
The Populist party holds a coronation in Atlanta on Thursday aiming to unite anti Bryan sentiment and appeal to Democrats. The group advocates free ballot reform and state dispensary policies while planning a full ticket for state offices. Rex and Gambro are named as key figures in the ticket discussions. Begg's Hair Renewer is advertised in the text.
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Atlanta
Bryan
Drobabbee
Tr Rex
J.B. Gambro
Mercee University
Maco
Democratc
Ute
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W. W. Manspeaker
Bryan Ticket
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JM Clare
Richardson & Harr
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Pasmalt
Johan B
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Meredith
Frey Bros
Thomas Johnson Box
Peteca
Geo W Huckins
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James R. Jones
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