Indiana Democrats Open Largest State Convention in History
Ixprexaroum Aug 15 reports Indiana Democrats hold a 1714-delegate convention at Tomlinson's hall. Governor Matthews named permanent chair. Matthews urges unity to pursue Democratic principles and reform of national taxation, praising Cleveland era stands and silver support. Platform denounces Republican policies and backs Democratic aims in 1890s context.
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Democratic Party
Indiana
Tomlinson
Guy
Claude Matthews
Cleveland
Thomas A Hendricks
Committee On Permanent Organigathio
Gov Matthews
Gov. Matthews
Taggart
Chatemneah Taggert
State Central Committee
Matthews
Clairmin
Matthew Auld
Dom- Sorakie
Congress
Suil
Epit
Wilson
Kansan Delegation Chooses Temporary Chairman In Convention Fight
A small group of senators masquerading as Democrats sought to block tariff legislation, delaying Democratic pledges. Kansas City figure Major Warner is named temporary chairman after caucus wrangling. Wateras nominated for permanent chair as convention opens amid expected harmony and tense debates.
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Democratic Party
Major Warner
Kansas City
Excurson Irsines
Col
HL Watera
Chauncey
Pil Jey
Major War Warner
Althonugn
Aeveral Isidta
Warser
Ws Hually
Col. Waters
Bothweill
State Central
Bothwell
Billjor Wm. Warner
Unlucky Army of Coxeyites Camped in Cities Then Moved On
A large Coxey army contingent arrived in the city from Washington via St Louis, camped near Hannibal bridge, faced police orders, and were eventually driven to Kansas to seek aid. They hoped to reach California by September 15 for grape-picking work, with most men reported as native Americans.
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Eaxsés City
Kelly
Army of the Commonweal
Washington
St Louis
Wabash
Hannibal Bridge
Miyor
Alery
Dow
Ciel Speer
Lannilal Bridge
Hannival
Tur Outhing
Kansas
Committee On
Treans
San Francisco
Michael Whalen
Equdd
California
Strike End Declared by Unions at South Omaly Packing Houses
The American Federation of Labor, the Coopers' union, and Hog Butchers' union will declare the strike off this afternoon at South Omaly packing houses. Most butchers still strike, but a majority of their men deserted today and returned to work, worsening their odds of winning.
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Omana
American Federation of Labor
Coopers’ Union
Hog Butehees’ Union
South Omaly
McLeod Seeks Divorce From 30 Year Marriage
Mary CG McLeod files for divorce from Khiry McLeod after thirty years of marriage. She accuses cruelty and abandonment, requests alimony of 50 and costs, and an injunction to stop deposing of property during the suit. The McLeods reside in Walley Palls with seven children, five living.
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Mary Melwod
Metag
Khiry
Mary CG McLeod
Donalidl
Wellman Party Reaches Tromson After Arctic Shipwreck
Walter Wellman and party arrive in Tromson from the Arctic regions after their steamer Ragovald Jarl was crushed in ice, forcing abandonment of their north pass expedition. Baptist ladies report ongoing poverty and sickness cases addressed for two months, noting Mrs Thorpe has been wise and formed.
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Fromec Norwary
Tromson
Norway
Walter Wellman
Arctic
Thorpe
Cleveland tariff bill saga at White House delivers parchment
Representative Pearson of Ohio arrived at the White House with a large parchment roll bearing the tariff bill. President Cleveland received the document via the secretary as Thurber looked on. Pearson hoped to hand it to the president himself but the routine stood.
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Washinetox
Phaeton
White House
Representative Pearson
Ohio
Bnce
Thurber
Bir
Pearson
Cleveland
Mr. Pearson
Clevelend
Wasington
Coswe
Liars and Slanders in Senate Tariff Debate
In Aug 15 senate debate Senator Vest denounced critics as liars and slanderers while defending tariff reform and sugar schedules. Secretary Carlisle warned of revenue and deficit under Wilson bill. projected sugar duty revenue at 3.43 million and a next year deficit of about 20 million if house bills pass. Also an ad for Beggs Little Giant Pills appears in the issue.
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West
Eric
Wasnisetos
House
Senate
Veat
Mr. West
Sugar Trust
Vest
Maryland
Tarf
Greystone Club
Gorman
Creve
Ng Man
Sam Beither Montegue
Capulet
York
Lancaster
Iean
Democratic Party
Stills
Kr. West
Carlinie Suans
Car Iycle Ban
Harris
Flnance Committee
Treasury
Nxt
Carlisle
Strike Commission Hears Howard In Pullman Inquiry
The Fairman Commission opened hearings in the government building to investigate the Pullman and railroad strikes. Vice President G W Howard of the ARU testified that strikes stemmed from managers backing Pullman, with railroads colluding against Wagner and Warner cars, and unions acting to protect members’ interests.
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Fairman Commission
Howard
Curiaco
Cleveland
G. W. Howard
A. R
Kernan
ARU
Pullman
Nowspapers
Egan
St. John
Wright
Judge Worthington
Pullamen Company
St John s Hot Shot at Port Richmond Prohibition Rally
Ex Governor John P St John spoke at Prohibition park in Port Richmond on New Year Aug 15 denouncing the senate. He mocked Senate influence over sugar investments and tariffs, urging direct election of the Senate and criticizing party tariff policies amid calls about molasses and corruption.
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Port Richmond
John P.st Jon
Senate
Washington
God Armigdty
Democratic Party
Senaté
Eastman Demands Control Of State Lunatic Asylum
Dr B D Eastman former state asylum superintendent visits the institution and demands Dr MeOssey yield management to him under an Attorney General Little opinion. Dr MeOssey refuses and Eastman returns to the city ready to pursue supreme court action. Attorney Fred J. Close says the State Board of Charities holds Dr Bettman’s resignation. Musiman may not regain the post. Eastman aims to prove the opinion’s absurdity.
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B.D. Eastman
Fusame Aeylum
MeOssey
Lim
Little
McCasey
Eastman
Pr. Eastman
Supreme Court
W. A. S. Bird
W. A. S. Bird Is Dr. Eastman
McCusey
Fred J. Close
State Buard of Charities
Bettman
Musiman
Dran
Return of good weather in Topeka today
A cooler wave arrived in Topeka last night lowering temperatures after a two week chill. At 2:30 PM the government station showed 60 degrees while Swift’s forecasted 95. Winds rose above 20 mph and a 66 degree low was recorded overnight. Rain prospects faded as clouds persisted and observer Helden predicted no rainfall.
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Helden
Ubserver Jennings
Arrest of Jones on theft and illicit trade at Leis farm
Early morning arrest on Tenth street led to charges against LW and Jonson for stealing harness and transporting to towns. Warnings show Lyon county sheriff seeks charges of harness theft as men tour the country to cover expenses. Whisky trust to release goods after a $5,000,000 bid announced amid election cycle.
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Barress
Jones
Jonson
Tenth Street
Percy
Ocluboros
Inman
Kansas
Lyon County
Whisky Trust
Peckham's Mission and Possible Santa Fe Receiver
Reporter notes that Peckham arrives in Topeka and may reveal the Santa Fe receiver pick after Reinhart's resignation. Names floated include C. K. Holliday or Edward Wilder with local ties, Joseph C. Wilson could stay as receiver and chair unless A. A. Robinson is chosen. Wilder denies interest. Peckham to confer with Santa Fe officers and Union Trust reps.
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Wheeler H. Peckham
New York
Topeka
Santa Fe
Reinhart
C. K. Holliday
Col. Holiday
Joseph C. Wilson
Jopeka
Wilson
A. A. Robinson
Associated Press
Robinson
Topeks
G. Foster
Caldwell
Peckham
Rossington, Smith & Dallas
Union Trust Couniry
Wilder
Populists Seek Pure Ticket at Illinois State Convention
At the Populist state convention in Chicago Aug 11 leaders vow to bar fusion with old parties and to deny endorsement to any candidate named by other parties. The plan includes removing any endorsed candidate from the Populist ticket and substituting a true Populist. Republican and Democratic officials predict a tough race, with Populists drawing strong support from Republicans and hurting Democrats.
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Lapiicarten
Curoaco
All Party
Chicago
de. Jamieson
Cook County
McGillen
Democratic Committee
Pullman
Bicycle Records Broken by Otto Zeigler in Denver
Otto Zeigler of California rode an unpaced tirefying start at the track in Denver on August 15, finishing in 2:08 1-5 and breaking the record by over two seconds. Judges and timers were appointed for the trial as Zeigler’s feat set a new mark. In a separate report from Lospex on August 1, an explosion at the New Cross postoffice damaged a stationer's store attached to the postoffice, aided by a gunpowder and nitroglycerine mix wrapped in heavy paper with a note. Dorothea Douglass, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs C W Douglass, died yesterday and was buried at 6:15 this morning.
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Otto Zeigler
Denver
Desven
California
Zeigler
Valliant
Lospex
New Cross
Tay
Bourdin
Vaillant
Sante
Dorothea Douglass
C W. Douglass
Court Proceedings Narrate a Bustling Criminal Case
The article reports a lengthy court session centered on John Collingeworth and others charged with varied offenses linked to a drinking party. Witnesses describe beer consumption, disturbances, and alleged illicit acts. multiple continuations push the trial into tomorrow morning as police and local residents testify.
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Berthler
John Collingewor
Ofiicer
Cape
Lincoln Payne
Livie
Lincoln
W.B. Ranier
Sakes
Atarasy
Elie
Tom Merrow
Billy Robincoo
Uurk
Jubu Dilller
Wyman
Alerodith Clemons
Sanbora Boyd
Mary 4
Peru
Hell
Tly
Lobiy
Lam Bile
St Bernard
Ula
J. O. Durrett
Topeka Labor Day Preparations For Parade and Concert
Preparations for a community Labor Day event in Topeka include a gathering of the Assembly Committee led by Munley. The schedule features a parade from the tech park, a box lunch, and a musical program by Mrs Laure Lived and a Marelink'y ensemble in the evening. Fireworks are planned with no tie in the program.
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Boi Diy
Topeka
Munley
Tech Park
Feces
David Overnyer
Caldwell
Betwors
Marshall
Gina
Fragmentary ad text mentions a blood purifier
The readable lines describe a questionable blood purifier claim and scattered references to a weekly column and Topeka papers. It mentions a supposed product and advertising style from a period newspaper, with unclear points about dates and sellers.
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