Breidenthal Talks on Lewelling Policy and Police Boards
A Kansas political piece discusses John W. Breidenthal's critique of Governor Lewelling and calls for discharging police boards. It details alleged graft involving Guy Hathaway, Breidenthal's connections, and disputes among Populists about state administration and city governance in Wichita and Kansas City.
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Kausaa
Kay
Deelea
John W. Breidenthal
Abun
Mr. Breilenthal
State House
Breidenthat
Na Lody
Engess City
Guy E Hathaway
Bagsas City
Ligthaway
Mathaway
Hreidenthal
Thie
Bredenthal
Hathaway
Jetuim
Breidedbal
Maraaway
Wie Uank Ccummissioner
Giice Listhaway
Wni
Krugsus City
Siast
van Breidethil Etumbs
Manin Hioperty
Breidenthal
Lewelling
Metropolitin
Guverour Lewelling
John W
Wichita
Political Corruption Charges Probe Kansas City Gambling Links
The speaker asserts state authorities and Governor Lewelling faced alleged boodle from lotteries and gamblers in Kansas City Kansas. He claims no proof has emerged tying the governor to bribes, recounts discussions with Lewelling, and notes Dougherty’s assertion of corruption without published evidence. He cites possible police exposure to dive rooms, urging investigation and proof before renomination.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Sity
Migsouri
Laever
Lewellingies
Wichita
Breinenthal
Lewelling
Talways
Peromrineddon
Stev J. G. Dougherty
Mr Dougherty
Colored Democrats Split Over Congressional Committee Plans
A chaotic discussion emerges within the Colored Democrats about forming a common congressional committee. Two groups led by Natignu Denvecu and Wirewa Aid Mis collcaence push for control, while Mr Asswood argues one unified body suffices. The bureau and league execs weigh in on the party’s direction and strategic hold.
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Wasotseros
Wbo
Robert G
Scill
Mr Asswood
League Esceutics
Cabot
Bureauia
Lécque
Hiramwiest
Abe
Bureau
Eogender Siif
Wales Snubs Gould and Goold Weald Explain
Aug 24 dispatch notes the Prince of Wales anger at the Britannia and Vesages encounter. Gould’s yacht Osborne visit prompted a tense exchange as he sought explanation for earlier remarks.
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Goold Weald
Ameria
Bariol
Prince of Wales
Gould
Gould Boarded the Royal Yacat Osborne Launder
Frauds Proved in Naval Armor Plate Case
Representative A J Cummings testifies the Carnegie company fraudulently supplied armor plates. The report endorses testing 59 affected plates, condemns false reports and manipulated tests, and criticizes government inspectors as insufficiently staffed while urging severe action to protect sailors and national safety.
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Washixaton
A J. Cummings
House
Carnegieates Company
Dirat
Howe
Carnegie Company
Cuairmin Cumnings
Carnegie Cpany
Abandoned on the Ice With Arctic Explorer Left Behind
In August at Arberdh en the yacht Sax ton arrived with Peter Need reporting a man named Battye and his companion stranded a hundred miles from the Russian coast after heavy seas forced abandonment of the expedition near Kulquev island. The wrecked party faces danger while a Russian gun boat is hoped to rescue them on its next visit.
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Arberdhen
Saxton Bed Arived
Peter Need
Perot
Aubryy Hattye
Kulquev Island
Battye
Sedgwick Populists Bar Democrats From Ticket
Sedgwick county People's party convention divides on stance with no Democrat allowed on the ticket. Speaker Wormley or Cushman lauded democracy while Cleveland was derided as the “Beau‑brume of Buzurd’s Bay.” The crowd's mood shifted after the speech.
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People’s Party
Sedgwick County
Missouri Republican Leader Opposes A P A Bushwhacker Label
Richard O Kerens, Missouri Republican, denounces the A P A as bushwhackers. He says he did not seek to bring the A P A issue before county committees and warns the party should resist foreign influences. He fears anti A P A agitation may depress Republican votes and compares it to the Know Nothing doctrine. He asserts the Republican party will confront the issue firmly.
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Enard
Kerens
Missouri
New Yoas
Richard O .Kerens
Republican Na Sonal
Carramie A. PA
Tue AP
Republican Party
Morrrill Comes Out for Free Coinage of Silver
A letter published in the Cham pion from Hiawatha dated August 18 and sent by J. W. Springstown Atchison Kas expresses strong support for free coinage of silver at sixteen to one. The writer cites current silver circulation, references Kansas City Journal, and argues no change to the 16 to 1 rate is feasible given the large silver stock.
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Hiawatea
Kay
Springstown
Atchison, Kas
Deak Ste
Idth
Kiansat City Journal
Sons of Veterans elect national officers in ceremony
Davenroar Louisiana and Atiz hosted a Suns of Veteran encampment session electing national officers. Commander in chief William E. Emily of Cincinnati and A Baron of Providence named to top posts, with Desuis Lille and Col Edward Milling among other candidates. Knuxville Tennessee won the next meeting location while Cal Payne faced misconduct charges.
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Knuxville
Calel Payne
Wanted to be a clam President Harrison speech at clambake
A chaotic New York wires report notes ex President Harrison at a New Jersey clambake by the Lesher Manufacturers Association. He jokes about being a clam bake guest and hints at business directions while commenting on Cleveland’s likely bills. Other speakers for the Populists include Jesse Harper of Illinois and Sarah E. Emery of Michigan.
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Harrison
New
Lesher Manufacturers’ Association of New Jersey
Wardell
Port Au Pocu
Hartison
Monmouth Beach
Jesse Harper
Lilinuis
Kansas
Busan
Antidy Kay Lee
Sarah E. Emery
Michigan
Anna D. Weaver
New York
The
Pops
Railroad Ties and Streetcar Experiments of the Era
A compilation notes tram car guards mandated by government, cites the Hannibal and St Joseph railroad as not killing a passenger since the Civil War, and mentions compressed air propulsion tests in Massachusetts. It details a dummy road station named Uncle Tom’s on a line between Atlantic City and Somers Point, with limited track laid in early 1860s.
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Bombay
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Massachusetts
Uncle Tom's
Atlantic City
Somer's Point
Colorado
Mlinoia
President defers signing bill as Congress presses
Aug 27 Wasursneron. The president remains firm in letting the bill become law without his signature. Pressure from Congress, including Speaker Crisp, aims to aid their campaign defenses. Cleveland shows no promise to sign, and a veto is not suggested. law would take effect after the ten days.
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Wasursneron
Associated Press
Washington
Gray Gables
Cleveland
Hils
Pee
Congress
Crisp
Uriop
Representative McMillin
Tennessee
Tan Ways
Ipens
Ceirp
McMisla
le Presdmi
Chacitan Wilaun
District court moves motion day to Thursday
Local notice reports the district court motion day set for Friday August 31 is rescheduled to Thursday. Gerald Tice age ten died of tonsillitis near North Loop two miles away. The funeral will be at Ilv Wolves tomorrow morn. A large number of Republicans led by Adam Corpse attended Tecumseh’s all day rally. Helen Chamber and Mrs Whiteker died last evening at Gwicoce from complications. Funeral services for Mrs Whiteker will be held at 814 Linegin Street at 8 p.m. on Friday August 34.
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District Court
Gerald Tice
Iis Bua
North
Lope
Lv Wolves
Adram
Tecumsel Tuis
Are
Helen Olinber
Schaumberg Lippe
William Broth
Salvation Army
Tolwtel
Lori Rosebery
Lord Leronfield
Sussex
Mary Hope
Henry W. Longden
Joh Alden
Priscll
Miles Standish
Duchess of
Herr Ablwardt
Fraulein Derrmannsohn
Joseph Hyrtl
Medical School
Vienna
Bret Harte
England
Mr. Astor
Westminster
Mark Twain
Montenegro
Prince Nente
Nicholas
Servia
Bosnia
Carnegie Firm On Armor Plate Test Sparks Senate Quorum Issue
In a heated session the House passed a bill extending Hutchinson & Southern Railroad construction through Indian Territory. Rep Cummings presented a naval armor plate report and a joint resolution to remove certain ship armor for ballistic testing. Debate touched Carnegie involvement. the measure was adopted. Senate adjourned for lack of quorum as 35 senators arrived by 12:35 PM.
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Pennsylvania
Hutchinson & Southern Railroad Company
Indian Territory
Byroum
Indiana
Cummings
Committee On Naval Affairs
Secretary of the Navy
Mintor ‘Terror
Oregon
Massachusetts
Monterey
Indian Head Proving Ground
Stone
Carnegie Company
Mr. Cummings
Ory
Fale Jlay
Ennelling
Mr. Stove
House
Senate
Renate
Mandereou
Hey
Nebraska
Receiver Wilson Returns to Lead New Receiver Reform
The article notes Receiver Wilson's return and planned inspection of receivers J and Wileop of the Santa Fe. It details upcoming meetings in New York after Europe travel, hints at reorganizations, and cites pay concerns for the men. It also mentions various European and British figures, and a broad array of unrelated society notes.
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J. & Wileop
Bante Fe
Topeka
Wilson
New York
Stephen Siale
Chicago
Altace FL Wittkur
Deco Ao
Walwon
Walner
Europe
Tires
Walaun
Judie Calderell
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Tom Watron
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Y&i
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Ius
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MAL Thiske
Tate Wasmineros
Hill
Telegraph Company
Sukol
Pacific
Cran
Lucard Freres
House Committee
Sedgwick
J. Waylor
Wasuirneror
Evil Service Commission
C. HJ. Taylor
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Fail Beard
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Mesa
Ang
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Morrill
Witting
EH Hundy
Cincinnati
Tarif Bill
Monatana
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Ansiat
Resta
Wasninerus
Navy Department
Houwison
Mare Leland
California
Peratesign
United States Interatials
Egeta
United States Auto Gennington
Fatte
Curenco
Lrosius
Aincusne Wud Motor Company
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W. P. Hacksey
Speeh Highlanders
Carnegie
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