Bryan on the Road to Des Moines and Colfax Stop
On the Bryan campaign tour the party left Des Moines at 6:20 am and planned a 5:30 am departure, with Colfax gathering nearly 1,000 locals. General Weaver introduced Bryan, who spoke of liberty and finance, urging support for his platform as crowds cheered at Altoona Mitchellville and Colfax stations.
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J.B. Weaver
Mr Bryan
Dr. Watts
Des Maines
Bryan
Colfax
Fryuh
Admiralty
Altoona
Uryan
Graneral
Havik
Steel
AA Newton
Credis
Train Tour Reports Bryan Rally Across Iowa
A lengthy report covers William Jennings Bryan’s train stops in Iowa towns including Marengo, Davenport, West Liberty, and Wilton. Crowds greet him, with thousands at West Liberty, and speeches touch on gold standard, silver advocates, and democratic principles. Local officials and supporters line the route as the candidate emphasizes public service and responsiveness to voters.
Unions Act at State House Over Bid Favoritism
Stone Cutters union condemns Gov Morrill, W C Edwards, and F B Dawes for bias against the lowest bidder on state house contracts and calls labor groups to join a campaign to oust unworthy officials. Republican Silver League also passes resolutions decrying the letting of the contract to Fellows & Vansant instead of the lowest responsible bidder.
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Topeka
Fellows & Vansant
Stone Cutters’ Union
Bln
Morrisi
W. C. Edwards
FR. Dawes
Morrill
BE. N. Murrifl
W. C. Eawards
F. B. Dawes
Harrs
I. Starum
Republican Silver League
Stote House
Executive Council
B.C. Thtlotson
Mercury tops Columbian building with 104 degree record
The day begins with a 104 degree reading atop the Columbian building at 2 pm as a hot wind of strong speeds adds to the heat. By 10 am street temperatures reach 16 and rise to 395 by 12:20 on the thermometer, with forecasts calling for higher readings between 4 and 5 pm. Thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon with NW storm formations influencing Topeka’s outlook. Mrs Jennings notes the storm conditions and the weather service predicts cooler weather tonight and tomorrow. Statewide heat persists with hot winds driving temperatures toward the mid 90s to 100s in many areas.
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Columbian
Jenning
Jennings
Weather Bureau
Topeka
Sena
Mountain fever illness and event notices from a damaged page
Mrs Thomas of Topeka is seriously ill in Las Veras New Mexico after visiting her son Charles in Las Vegas for health. A Shopmen's Club meeting at Republican headquarters Kansas avenue is announced along with several other notices about meetings and travel via Burlington Route to Buffalo Milwaukee Chicago and St Louis with modern equipment. L W Wakelet signs off amid faded text and garbled entries.
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Jonathan Thomas
Las Veras
New Mexico
Thomas
Las Vegas
Charles
Topeka
Aline
Mckinley Club
Republican
Kansas Avenue
James Gibbons
Hugh McGuvern
Burlington
BASF
Buffalo
Christian Endeavor
Wash- Regnery
Young People's Union of Soreviews Oe
National Republican League
Milwau-kine
Delocratic Convention
Chicago
Ferocious Chicago Heat Saps Men and Horses
Record heat in Chicago reaches 98 degrees with dozens of horses collapsing across streets. One laborer, Affehuel Glenn, dies as city health officials warn the heat will break yearly death records. Prostrated residents and exhausted animals dominate sidewalks as temperature spikes.
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Affehuel Glenn
Health Department
Hot Winds Ravage Kansas Corn Crops
A brief Kansas item reports damaging hot winds across the state yesterday. Late corn suffered heavy losses in many localities including Shawnee county. Prospect for a strong late crop worsens as heat and drought persist and stock water becomes scarce.
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Kansas
Kansay
Shawnee County
Wichita, Aus
Kany
Yeserdoy
Emporia
Aur
Will We Weinley Come Topeka Dispatch Update
A Kansas City World dispatch from Canton, G., Aug. 7 reports Major McKinley cannot attend the Topeka soldiers reunion the last week of September and has no plan to go. He will miss the Columbus campaign opening Aug. 16 where Sherman and Foraker were slated to speak. Governor Bushnell was expected. Steed said he had returned to Columbus. The State Journal sought confirmation but no reply by press time.
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Topeka
Kansas City World
Canton
McKinley
Kan
Cole
Columbus
Sherman
Foraker
Bushnell
Steed
State Journal Today
McKinter
Mejor McKinley
Li Hung Chang Arrives in New York for Reception
Aug 5 reports Li Hung Chang will visit the United States briefly. He lands in New York on August 2 and holds a reception, then travels to Philadelphia for a brief stay, to Washington for a week, and finally sails from Vancouver, B C, back to China after meeting President Cleveland and presenting credentials.
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Tlonion
Li Hung Chang
United States
Ching
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Vancouver
B. C
China
Chicago
Cleveland
James Gordon Gorton Missing From Santa Fe Shops
James Gordon Gorton, a Santa Fe shopman, has disappeared after visiting the Bond morning at the hel worl. He left the Santa Fe shops and faintness weakened him, with searches of vaults and sewers failing to locate him. Police fear an accident or foul play may have occurred.
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James Gorton
Santa Fe
Gordon
Fort Ape
Heln
Local Meeting Forms Free Silver Club in Dodge City
County Superintendent D. Webb was elected chairman and E. Kirkpatrick secretary of a newly organized Free Silver Club in Dodge City. The group, formed at the Bryan Club gathering, reported 173 signatures on petitions for free silver though few were Republicans. B. afiten returned from Abilene to address the meeting.
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Dodge City
Aug
Pond and Skepper Speak at Zepeka Boat House Gathering
Rev HN Pond and J W Skepper of Zepeka will speak at Sexbrock boat house on Tuesday August 11 at 7 20 p m. The notice appeals for silver supporters and community attendance.
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HN. Pond
J. W. Skepper
Zepeka
Will Speek
Sexbrock Eboat House
Ane Silver
Political Convention Skirmish Builds Before State Meet
The piece notes a Republican state convention fight starting with candidates arriving at headquarters in the city. Thomas M. Potter at Copeland HQ, Troutman allies confident, Morrill faction easing toward governor nomination. Bristow predicts a large delegate surplus on first ballot. Last counties to send delegates: Clark Crawford Decatur Edwards Ford Pratt Republic Saline Sumner.
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Thomas M. Potter
Copeland
Mr. Potter
Troutman
Morrill
Bristow
Clark
Crawford
Decatur
Edwarda
Ford
Pratt
Republic
Saline
Sumner
Fight on Breidenthal Renewed In Topeka By Populists
Reporters describe a key meeting planned for Topeka to elect a new Populist chair as factions Lewelling and Cupitican claim Breidenthal was defeated at the convention. Breidenthal’s supporters say he may refuse the chairmanship, while rivals vow to press the fight and pressure the committee.
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Breidenthal
Topeka
Lewelling-Cuptican
Yasterday
Breidentha
Mitter
Munte
Freidenthal
Teiend
Sok
Bern
Lewelline-Costigan
Breitenthal
Topeka Telegraph Operator Overcome by Heat in Kansas City
A Topeka man, Mr. Kenderdine, fainted from heat while passing The Star office in Kansas City at 1:20 pm. He was rushed to police headquarters, treated, and soon recovered, declared out of danger. He is son of H. M. Kenderdine, a former state agriculture official, with Keokuk roots and active in Masonic and G A R circles.
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Kansas City
Kenderdine
Topeka
Star
H. M. Kenderdine
State Board of Agriculture
Keokuk. Ia
HM Kenderdine
Local Tacoma Politician Advocates Bimetallism
Tacoma August 6 Conereasmar Doolittie a Tacoma Republican has publicized a statement of political views praising bi metalism and Nicsrazus canal work in congress He argues McKinley's strong stance and says the Republican platform is the only path to bimetallism through international agreement.
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Tacoma
Conereasmar Doolittie
Congress
Bir
Heinei McKinley
Bank teller held up after chamberlain shot
Walter L. Chamberlain attempted to rob the Southern Savings and Trust bank cashier Perry of 5000 dollars. Archie Hubbard, suspicious of the stranger, confronted him at the teller’s desk and a struggle followed as Chamberlain was shot in the abdomen. Chamberlain is described as evidently deranged and residing in a town named olsville.
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Jacksonvine
Aus
Walter L. Chamberlain
Southern Savings and Trust Bank
Archie Hubbard
Hubbard
Perry
Chamberlain
Weyler Opens Negotiations With Cuban Insurgents
From Key West dispatches it is reported that Captain General Weyler has reached an understanding with insurgent leaders. Negotiations are to begin toward ending hostilities in Cuba on terms satisfactory to all parties. Also noted is a conference involving senior US and Cuban commanders regarding the situation.
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Weyler
New York
Herald
Key West
Pla
Cuba
Gaylord Man Missing Near Salomon Dam
Cedarville Aug. A rred Pemelton of Gaylord disappeared from his home after last being seen heading toward the Salomon dam. He had driven a livery team from Gasford to Erwin with a traveling man, returned to the hotel, ate breakfast, and left on foot for the river while asking about the dam. Fears he may have jumped into the river.
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Cedarville
Aug
Pemelton
Gaylord
Gasford
Eirwin
Chma
Free Silver Republican Club Forming In Tecumseh
At Tecumseh last night a meeting of Free Silver forces drew well known Republicans to sign the roll. Oscar Morrie presided, and plans for a Free Silver Republican club to be completed this week were announced before a Bryan club forms Friday night. Topeka attendees included West Hazen JH Stevens J Van Suekirk C Ireland and CB Purviance with principal address by Mr Haren followed by J H Stevens.
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Tecumseh
Oscar Morrie
Bryan
Gold and Silver Fiesta At Leonardville Corn Carnival
Leonardville Kansas to host a two day corn carnival with a Silver Day on the first day featuring silver decorations and white corn decor and a Gold Day on the second day featuring gold decorations and yellow decor. The event will be held north of town in September, details indicate a festive celebration named for colors and corn symbolism.
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Leonardville
Kan
Corn Carnival Association
Sullaw Corm
Mills Close. Thousands Idle as Amoskeag Shuts Down
The Amoskeag mills in Manchester New Hampshire announce a closing from August 35 to September 1 forcing about 1,660 workers to lose their jobs. The abrupt shutdown ends operations for an indefinite period and trims the plant’s normal complement of workers by a large margin.
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Manchester
N. H
Amoskeag
Engaged to Miss Sewall A Brooklyn Man Dies in Suicide
A Brooklyn man, Arthur Sewall’s fiancée Mim Sewall of Bush, was set to marry Sewall when Frankin Seaman, son of Samuel H Seaman, shot himself at his Brooklyn home. Police suspect foul play though brother calls it accidental. Patrick Dolan dies after heat related collapse in Humans City.
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Brooklyn
Arthur Sewall
New Tuk
Ave
Franklin Seaman
Samuel H. Seaman
Mim Sewall
Bush
Patrick Dolan
Heathmans City
Tetrick Dolan
Water Works
Bacond
Main Streets
Main Street
Stolen Saddle Reported by Professor Whittemore
Prof L D Whittemore of 1615 College Avenue told police this morning a saddle was stolen from his stable. He suspects tramp involvement, noting over fifty tramps along the Rock Island route north west of the city.
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Whittemore
L. D. Whittemore
College Avenue
Rock Island
Blaze alarm from box 49 at 10 28 neighborhood alarm
A fire alarm activated from box 49 at 10 28 this morning in the neighborhood. No damage was reported and no injuries were noted.
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Lana Warton
Laid to Rest Wrapped In Flag in His Coin
A brief obituary notes a man laid to rest wrapped in the American flag at the family grave, detailing his coin collection and service in the armed forces. The notice highlights his dedication to country and family, with limited personal history provided.
Remains of Ex Governor Anthony Buried in Topeka Cemetery
The funeral of ex Governor George T. Anthony was held this afternoon at Lo'elock from the state house. The remains lay in state, then were moved to Topeka cemetery for permanent burial arrangements. A memorial service featured prayers, floral tributes, and a Loyal Legion ceremony, with state officers and prominent figures in attendance.
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George T. Anthony
Lo'elock
State House
Topeka
Palmers
EK. Rheiden
Friends
Moe Besucha
WeRie
Datta Abe
J. G. Stewie
A. Weir Tancomny Pein
Lance
Willams
van Lye Jons
Maret- Shes
Woodiner
Et Kaderson
Vent
Henderagn
Wy. W. Webb
James Martin
W. A. Morgan
A.B. Woolvertap, Teppins
Verdict Blames Engineer in Atlantic City Train Wreck
Three jurors render a verdict on the Atlantic City excursion train disaster. They find one engineer killed in the collision and fault others for failure to keep proper control. Towerman F Hauler is implicated amid questions of responsibility.
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Atlantic City
Purr
Investicadiar
Edward Hare
Thal
Ecrad
Wwe
Edward Taret
Thales
Towerman
Workers protest wage cuts amid rail job shifts and strikes
A Kansas City notice warns workers about payroll and tariff schedules while lamenting low pay and rising living costs. Separately in St Louis the 100 mark in service records is reached amid labor strain as wage cuts and longer hours hit workers. In New York, fifteen hundred trouser makers strike after wage reductions of about 50 percent and longer hours, with 3,090 women laid off.
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Railway Age
Intaretate
Entex
York
St Louis St. Louie Ave
Simone
Tabtorige
New York
Abe Thett
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