Thurston Honors Speech Draws 5000 at Hamilton Hall
Senator John M. Thurston spoke twice in one day at Garfield Park and Hamilton Hall, addressing about 5,000 listeners on silver versus gold standards. He argued silver benefits and criticized free coinage, detailing economic impacts and urging American monetary independence. Calderhead also spoke briefly at the evening gathering.
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Senator Thurston
Hamilton Hall
John M. Thurston
Garfield Park
Thurston
Teo
Augustin
United States
Bryan Sait
Taira
Liberty
Corgressman Calderhead
Parades and politics dot Topeka snapshots
A jumble of Topeka Parade notes, politics, and civic life. Senator Thurston linked to local politics, Miss Cannon from the Standard short wood school and Miss Harvey of Neutenant governor candidacy feature in lively parade coverage.
Topeka Meeting Calls Delegates for Gold Standard Democrats
Kansas Democrats issue a call for a Topeka gathering on August 26 to select fourteen delegates for the Indianapolis convention and six at large. The document cites Chicago principles and urges true Democrats to unite for sound money and law and order, naming Sam Kimble as chairman and Chas Lantry as secretary. A separate note mentions speculation on a Republican Northern Department nomination for a judge’s seat.
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Gold Standard Democrats
Kansas
Topeka
Indianapolis
Kaness
Indiana
Democratic Party
Chicago
Reco
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
United States
National Democratic Party of the United
Reidley
Eugene Hucan
Thpeka
Kansia
National Socratic Party
Sound Money Democrats
National Democratic Party
Ind
Geleguiva
Sam Kimble
Manhattan
Chas, Lantry
Fused Parties Consider Nomination in Judicial District Race
Names appear in a fragmented report as Democrats and Populists fuse on a candidate from Abilene. Delegates from counties in the district were promised four nomination slots to succeed Garver if he is nominated for chief justice. There is growing talk he could seek renomination to enter the race.
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Mabani Abilene
Sitth Die
Garver
Madden for Congress Nominated by Populists at Emporia
Emporia Aug 14 John Madden nominated by the Populists as their candidate for congress in the fourth district. The convention chose SM Scott as chair and O Outault as secretary. Speakers included GC Clements and L Boyle. Three names were discussed, final ballots set Madden Root Clemens and Haslett with Madden winning on the first ballot 72 votes.
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Emporia
John Madden
Congress
SM. Scott
O. ©. Outoault
GC. Clements
Topeka
L. ©. Boyle
Fort Scott
A. M. Harvey
A. M. Corll
Free Sliver Republica
BR. A. Haslett
Elderado
C. Root
H. RP. Fieharts
Wabeaunsee
Clemens
Joh Madden
Root
Fieharty
Madden
Maddes
Thomas
Butler County
A. W. Gilmore
Chase
BM. Willams
Greenwood
P. H. Maaxsen
Lyon
Kidd
Morris
B. Foun
Wahannser
A. Clarence Walex
Ehewen
Ballou for Congress First District Nomination
Leavenworth holds a congressional nominating convention naming Rev H E Ballou of Seneca to oppose Broderick. Ballou, born in Kentucky, shifted from Democrat to Republican then Populist, previously failed as a judge candidate. District Judge Louis Biyers nominated. a third convention in Atchison and Jackson chose A J Foe of Effingham as state orator.
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Broderick
Leavenworth
Rue
First
H. E. Hallow
Nemi
Ballou
Church of Christ
Seneca
Kentucky
Judee Last Tull
W. A. Harta
Tudgé
Louis Biyers
Jefferwon
Jackson
Atchison and
Jackson Courithes
A. J. Foe
Effingham
Kan
Silver at Cottonwood Falls as Bryan forces grow
In Cottonwood Falls on Aug 32 a Bryan club organized with two large memberships. Many old time Republicans joined with the free silverites. The group is non partisan and old party lines fade over silver advocacy. A Piercean club formed in Strong City with a good turnout.
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Gottonwood Falm
Free Silverites
Kansan Avenue
Marshall
Ted
Heform Schout
Atix
Charley McCabe
Lambean
Horstbeck
Kdatur
Jake Ball
Morrie Schlegel
HM. Phillips
AL. Brooks
Thomas Haskell
M’jor
CP. Drew
Tf, Doran
M.C. Holman
W.J. Brubaker
Frank Blaroh
W. Als. Bird
James E. Larimer
Richard Waters
W. &. Stewart
H. M Kenderdine
George Eagle
Ju~sene F. Ware
George Seward
EK. Martin
McCuniy
DW. Lis
Dallas
S. G. Stewart
Ira
Howe
Lamont Grees
D. B. Palmer
SB Bradford
Aaron Jetmore
McKinley
W. F. Schock
Hobart
Seventh Street
Mr. Jetmore
Lye
Mekhinsey
Agron
Mr. Sehock
Time
Frank Foster
Tom Deran
J. 5. Collins
Captain Fuller
J. W. F. Hughes
Skinner
Prairie Pullmans
Bryan
Leedy
Clemens
Hentig
McKinsley
Morrill
Curtis
Hazen
First Ward
Republican Club
Charley Cure
Chicago
St Louis
Populist Convention Nominates Senator Candidate
In Kingman City, a Populist convention nominated a candidate for the district senator representing Heno, Kingman, and Pratt counties. Incumbent Senator Leeds and Trank Fisis of Reno county were the contenders. Fieida won by a single vote and the nomination was endorsed by the Democratic convention in session.
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Kingman
Ave
Heno
Pratt
Leeds
Trank Fisis
Reno County
Fieida
Seselon
Stewart Nominated for U S Senator by Populists
Manhattan August 1 The Twenty first senatorial Populist convention selected A A Stewart editor of the Fue public for senator. Delegates instructed to back W A Peffer for United States senator if elected. Stewart previously supervised the deaf and dumb asylum at Olathe under Lewelling.
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Manhattan
Peffer
Sonineton A. A. Stewart
Fue
W. A. Peffer
United States
Stewart
Olathe
Lewelling
Anthony to Address Veterans Club at Leavenworth
Lawrence Aug 1 The old soldiers McKinley club organized in Lawrence now exceeds 100 members. A Southpark meeting elected officers including Dr Lemon president Rev J G Griffith vice president Dave Littell secretary and A Schnit treasurer. Col Anthony and Col Glipatrica expected as speakers at upcoming event inviting all veterans.
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Veteran McKinley Club
Leavenworth
Activa
Leavenworth, Avie
Veteran McKinsey Club
Col. Anthony
Col Glipatrica
Lawrence
Veterans’ McKinley Club
Old Soldiers’ McKinley Club
Southpark
Belix
Dr Lemon
JG. Griffith
Dave Littell
A. Schnit
Bucklen's Arzica Salve Advertisement
Bucklen's Arzica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter pimples and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by J. K. Jones at Fifth and Kansas Ave City. Also offers corner couplings and steam pawns and wrenches by Peerless Steam.
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Bucklen
Arzica
J. K. Jones
Fifth
Kansas Ave
Night Parade on Kansas Avenue Sparks Jubilant Parade
A large turnout on Kansas Avenue last night filled the street with noise and color as a jubilant crowd celebrated the political marches. Citizens on foot, bicycles, and horses cheered loudly, while bands and banners carried Republican displays and cheers for McKinley and Hobart.
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Kansas Avenue
Mr. Bryan
New York
Topeka
Mr McKinley
Mr. Sewail
Bir. Morrill
Third
Tenth Streets
Washburn College Roots, Growth Highlighted in Feature
The piece details Washburn College in Topeka, praising its humble origins, steady growth, and policy of merit. It notes the city’s educational advantages, the campus of 160 acres, strong faculty led by Dr. McVicar, and the upcoming presidency of Geo. M. Herrick. It mentions program expansion, new departments, revived art, and facility upgrades for 1896 97.
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Washburn College
West
Kansas College
Washburn
Kansas
Topeka
College Hill
Mm 2 College
McVicar
Geo. M. Herrick
Mr. Herrick
Whittemore
Ellis
Marshbarger
Palmer
Frank
Grims- Tey
Adams
Ingalls
Townstere
Hyde
Maddocks
Dougherty
Fisher
State Journal
Capital
Holbrook Hall
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Salvation Army
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T. J. Hankin
Tiny
Miss Cannon
Standard
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Republien County
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Martin
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F. M. Grover
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Neutenant
Pred Harvey
Sixth Street
J. Leotord Brady
Lawrence World
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U.S. Gov't Report
Pickeler
Northern Department
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Frank Fields
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