Pitt for Martin to Drop Into Convention Tomorrow
A fierce fight erupts against Chief Justice David Martin as railroad interests and Republicans plot to nominate Judge Garver or another rival. Garver denies firm plans while factions push for a Martin defeat at the state convention, with reports of canvassing in Abilene and hotel lobbying in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repub
Ieane
David Martin
Abliene
Juder
T . Garver
Court of Appeal
Martin
Garver
Court of Appeals
Ubu
Martic
Thor Jude Garver
State Journal
Traume
Lend
Enion Peetic
Merret
Abilene
Expec
Aic Apet
M. A. Low
Stumbaneh
de Gareur
Varca
Jutie Garver
Susie
Melbourne
Convention Relocation Rumor To Garfield Park
A rumor swirls that the meeting will adjourn from the hot crowded hall to Garfield Park if arrangements allow. Cy Leland visited the hall, praised the decorations, and noted the crowd may overwhelm the venue, supporting a Garfield Park move if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Park
Cy Leland
McKinley Not Yet Confirmed for Topeka Reunion Visit
Telegraph dispatch from Topeka reports Major William McKinley may not attend the reunion and festival. Local organizers, led by Major Anderson and committee member Becre ay Doran, plan another effort to secure his presence despite uncertain letters and tentative approvals. An approach through a wartime friend of McKinley is considered to obtain consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Topeka
wCanten
State Journal
Tootka
Wait Eeeaney
Parra
Major McKinney
Aimee
Major AtcKinley
Extreme Heat Sweeps Kansas With Record Temperatures
The Kansas weather scene turns extreme as temperatures crest above 100 degrees daily. On Saturday afternoon in Tunelka the mercury hit 104 at 4 pm, matching the August 18 1881 high and marking a record breaking hot spell. Winds from the south drive hot air, with storms forecast for the northeast and generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Tunelka
Alngu
Weather Bureau
Iso
Gay Named General Freight Agent for Santa Fe
Fred C Gay appointed general freight agent at Santa Fe headquarters in ToPaka with effective August 16. The change keeps HM Chambers as assistant general freight agent for Southern California, who will take over Gay's duties and run the road's entire freight business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Topaka
Fred C Gay
Rallyway
Chambers
Southern California
Mr. Gay
Ingalls at Copeland Convention Amid Platform Talk
A fragmented transcript shows Ingalls present in room 20 at the Copeland during a convention. He avoids public questions, chats with friends, and indicates a controversial platform discussion amid garbled dialogue and unclear quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Trealis
Copeland
Ingalla
Chester I Long
Fogulle
Long
Ingalis
Ingalle
Intense Reet of Saturday Claim Ed Victim and Hotel Fatality
Died after a gas leak in the National Motel kitchen where Charles Smith, the security cook, fell into the kitchen floor and died within an hour. He had been urged to take a vacation despite his dislike for leaving work. A withdrawal of gold noted from the sub treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arles Smith
Securitt
National
Capliyers
Heat’s Horror as City Suffers Heat Wave Death Toll Rises
New York reports list of fatalities from extreme heat on Sunday and Monday. At least seven deaths and numerous prostrations confirmed in the city and surrounding boroughs. Police and medical officials warn many cases may prove fatal as temperatures remain high and humidity heavy.
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New York
Howard St Kien
Allen Street
Oficer Kien
New York City
Brooklyn
Staten Tsland
Louise
Ty Hent
85 Sunstrokes at Chicago headline misreads casuals
Heat waves overwhelm Chicago with 65 victims and 22 deaths reported. Names listed include Charles Huckstedt Dennis Carmody John Caloshleth George Carr Charles Champion and Heibert Dist along with others aged up to 50. Some victims reportedly attempted self harm amid the scorching conditions.
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Chicago
Aus
Charles Huckstedt
Dennis Carmody
John Caloshleth
George Carr
Charles Champion
Hiebert
Seare
John
Unclear Names Reported From Local Incident
A fragmentary item lists George Parr and John Valoshieth among laborers, with four unknown men. It mentions Michael Enright attempting suicide by throat cutting, now at home in critical condition, plus nore Hrohne who took poison and died. J. W. Johnson described as an embezzler was taken to Desplaines Street police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parr
John Valoshieth
Michael Enright
Nore Hrohne
J. W. Johnson
Imborer
Desplaines Street
Heat Victims Rise as Chicago Endures Blazing Day
In Chicago Aug 10 heat grips the city with deadly warmth. Ambulances patrol streets as hundreds die or suffer from heat and polluted air. Coroner coordinates quick certificates to dispense with inquests where facts are clear. Victims include Fred Retter and others found dead near Seminary Avenue and on Ward wards.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Sahara
Lake Front
Warona
Evers
Fred Retter
Seminary Avenue
Pilce
Seaterday
Herman Ast
Wood Street
Thomas Wonabom
Leké Street
Deadly Heat Records Across Cities At Noon
A noon tally reports multiple heat fatalities and prostrations from New York to Boston and Philadelphia. The list includes Raine Drucke aged 6, Ellen Sullivan, T. C. Coutrey 48, Patrick Farrell 55, Mamie Caerroll 7, Adam Yueh, Robert Anderson 44, and others. Heat waves cause sunstroke and illness across states with temperatures peaking over 90s and high humidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raine Drucke
Polie
Ellen Sullivan
S. Kelly
T. C. Coutrey
Janes Glassey
Patrick Farrell
Mamie Caerroll
Adam Yueh
Robert Anderson
Cerree
Henry Ie
Brunewick
N. J
Thomas Bradley
Aoe Brown
Boston
New Eagland
Heaths
Michael Canning
Walter Thomas
Bryan in Ohio platform breakage amid presidential tour
A Bryan train tour moving from Chicago toward New York draws large crowds at South Chicago Fort Wayne and Van Wert with fireworks brass bands and handshakes. Bryan urges voters to study the money question while safety on the platform becomes a talking point as supporters cheer and gifts are exchanged along the route.
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Monroeville
Ind
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Gay
New York
Chicago
Wis
George J. Sterhsfor
Chago
Bryan
John A. Creighton
Omaha
Alan
AJ. Warner
George W. Peck
Wisconsin
Peck
Mr. Bryan
Valparaiso
Sy Wakefuls
Columbia City
Chingo
Fort Wayne
Mr Bryan
United States
Alien County
Washington
Dunkirk
West Durbin
Eheora
van Wert
Manroevide
Indiana
Dixon
McKinleys
Mr. Ryan
Ern xi Bevan
Mr. Z
Chicago Journal Sale Denied by Owner Booth
George G Booth refutes a Chicago Journal sale rumor stating no negotiations have occurred to sell the paper and that it has never been for sale since his controlling interest purchase from John R Wilson. He also denies plans to turn the Journal into a pro Bryan free silver organ.
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Chicago
Associated Press
W. H. Hearst
New York Journal
San Francisco Examiner
Chicago Journal
George G. Booth
John R. Wilson
Bryan
Bryan at Canton. Enormous crowd greets McKinley rival
In Canton Ohio on August 10 crowds line the streets as William Jennings Bryan arrives by special train for a rally against McKinley in this populous county seat. Bryan praises the silver club and speaks amid loud demonstrations for his opponent.
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McKinley
Canton
Mr. Bryan
Star County
Lownsman
Bryan
Ohio
Pittsburg
Allen Cook
Popullar
Hungary
James E. Mice
Rice
Citien
Bryan Committees Call on Major McKinley in Canton
The Bryan reception committees from Pillsbury, about sixty Temocrate figures led by Hawley and Forester, visited Canton to greet Major McKinley. Forester spoke, noting respect for all presidential candidates and Americans’ unity. McKinley thanked the group, expressing pleasure in their visit and greeting each member.
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Bryan
Mo‘Kinley
Gunton
Pillsbury
Cit
Hawley
Mores Forester
Canton
Major McKinley
Forester
Governors
Americas
Bryan Receptor Committee
Mr. McKinley
Fires injure none. several buildings burned in Topeka area
Dry weather sparked quick blazes across Topeka with the Santa Fe fire department saving several structures. The Weells-Fargo express office on Fifth and railroad tracks burned after a spark from a locomotive, the barn of Mr Ben McCarter at 72 Madison was destroyed, and a horse escaped as crews fought the flames. A man’s eye injury from red hot iron happened in Holton, while Harrison Clarkson of the Kansas advisory rate, inspection and map bureau collapsed at his office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weells-Fargo
Fifth
Santa Fe
Atoll
Sapteme Fire Department
Topeka
Eireet
Mre
Ben McCarter
Madison
Wiliam T. Boyd
Holton
F.C. Bowen
Seka
Mr. Boyd
Harrison Clarkson
Kansay
Morrill Faction Seeks Contested Convention Chair
Delegates gather as Morrill supporters push Charles M. Sheldon of Turlingame for temporary chairman while opposition weighs nominating J T Greenlee of Matchinson. County blocs claim misinstructed delegates and plan to influence the convention as rival camps jockey for control.
Kansas City Braces For Heat Wave Eighth Day
Kansas City endures a scorching eighth day with record temperatures and no relief in sight. The heat grips streets as thermometers soar, bringing discomfort and warnings about heat safety. Weather data indicates unprecedented intensity for the region this period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansan City
Fanet
Prohibition and Death Reported in Cincinnati
At Cincinnati Ohio August 10 the beat continues and the sky is clear. One death is added to the list that of Charlie Smith a saloonkeeper prostrated by a teen tragedy last night. The Stedman Club begins a drive to fund Kate Field’s burial in the United States. A private subscription paper will be opened and supporters asked to donate.
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Cincinnati
Charlie Smith
Stedman Club
Kate Piel
Stedman
Bes
Kate Field
Auaraners
Wadialt Literary
Pearple
Osay
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Fred C.gay
Ingalls
Subies Asicy
Basonne
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Albany
N. Y
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Rochester
Pifty Persons
Charles Memotre
Mary
Esawere
Charles Ca Thome Fey
Antonia
Hammn Ars
Cawt
Beat
Hert
Wichita
Kan
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August Buchner
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Mat
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Bryan IN
Hearst
M’kinley
Morrill
Morrillites
Chas. M. Sheldon
J. T. Greenlee
Copeland County
Taw
Marina
Morris
Morrillities
Charles BI
Shelton
Turlingame
Tanpanirse
J.T. Greenies
Matchinson
Warner W. W. Martin
Milton
Brownwad i
Rieter
Greenlee
Troutman
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Etate Guntralel
Central Committee
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