Flop Goes Ben Clover Resigns Reform School Post
Ex congressman Ben H Clover resigns as farmer at the reform school following quarrels among officials. He will now work for Bryan, remaining a Bryan enthusiast. His pay was 25 dollars monthly plus board, while his wife worked in the dining room. Clover’s long history includes alliance and populist ties, a congressional election, and a shift to Bryan advocacy with possible writings rather than speeches.
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Bryan
Ben H. Clover
Reform School
Sil
Topeka
Howell
Farmer Clover
Congress
Alliance
Jef Hudson
Uri Liv
Republican Committee
M Jone Catter
Cy Leland
Mgr
Cowley County
Platy Still Says No In Turbulent Hotel Exchange
A chaotic scene unfolds as Platt refuses to back down amid a tense hotel dining room confrontation involving Mamitto Tikt. The exchange prompts questions about party nominations and presidential prospects, with reporters noting the heated dialogue and the impact on the Republican delegation.
Free Silver Rally Preparations For Big Local Meeting
Preparations are under way for a free silver rally to be held next Saturday in the city. A large gathering is planned at Hamilton ball park with speakers including J Botkin and other supporters. A Bryan club event is also advertised for Thursday evening at Mandrigun hall with Harvey and others slated to address the crowd.
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Cates
Hamilton
J Botkin
Sabi
Frank Doster
Vrenlog Ermgnaman
Mandrigun
Harvey
Colored Silver Club Reform Missing Members
The fragment describes a Colored Silver Club election with officers named Jarsien Site tell and Johto. A "cubed moon" WH Smith from the Hirst Ward is mentioned as a small figure. The text is garbled but indicates a reorganization and a plan to form a larger organization in the city.
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Berry
Jarsien
Tell
Ripher
Creaadiesr
Artetartiler
WH Smith
Hirst
Uwe
Burglar Ends Chase with Suicide in Chicago
A burglar in Chicago killed himself with his revolver during a pursuit near the corner of Twelfth and Lawndale. Officers had closed in as the fugitive, realizing capture was near, fired shots at him but he turned the weapon on himself, dying on the scene.
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Chiesco
Nivsett
Hmuenely
Tinisett
Tiwelfth
Lawndale
Conrads
Allerins
Contracts for Indian School Houses at Rosebud Pine Ridge
Acting Commissioner Simtin awards contracts for building Indian school houses at Rosebud and Pine Ridge agencies to Ciew art Hill of Minneapolis. Rosebud contract priced at 60. ue and Pine Ridge at 4758 dollars.
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Washington
Tsien Affairs
Simtin
Rosebud
Pine Hiden Intien
Ciewart Hill
Minneapolis
Main
Topeka Snapshots Show Busy City Notes And Events
A crowded Topeka page lists concerts, political speaking engagements by Curtis and Brooke, church revivals, and festival plans. It notes real estate activity, a newly painted hook and ladder truck, and multiple club meetings at Republican rooms. Also mentioned are charity concerts, kindergarten work, and local arrests.
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Gormiy
Brownfield
Kansas
Lorena
Topeka
Iire Ntation
Charles Curtis
A. L. Brooke
Rossville
G. A. R. Department
D. ‘Worden
Cihotnnatt
Wil H
Coe
Baldwin
Parkdale Methods
Plarak
Marshall
MeKinley
Hobart
Third
Fourth Ward
Flower Parade Committee
Benest
Daughters of Erin
Cleveland Driamer
Kansas Avenue
County Central Committee
Bryiin
Sewall
Stedman Club
Examiner
San Francisco
Kate Pield
America
Alex Long
North Topeka
John Owen
Bin
Peru Congress to Draft Bill to Restrain Drunkenness
Lima Aug 26 Congreso has authorized the government to appoint a committee to draft a bill aimed at restraining drunkenness across the republic. The move signals a nationwide effort to curb narcotic or alcohol related issues and promote public order.
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Peru
Lima
Congreso
Republic
Brown to Oppose Beeman in Fifty-second District Race
In Arkansas City on August 25 the Populists met at the Bi metalle Union club rooms and nominated Charter J. Brown for representative, uniting opposition to J W Berkman the Republican nominee. The Democratic convention on September 3 is expected to endorse Brown. The Fifty-third district nominee is Ext Jacquins Democrat and Lewis P King Populist is state senator nominee. Brown, a leading attorney and centerman, is a strong speaker with an unimpeachable character.
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United Silver
Arkansas City
Bimeétallle Union
Charter J. Brown
Brown
J. W. Berkman
St Tt
Jacquins
Lewis P. King
Hetkman
Case is President Free Silver Club at Marion
The Bryan Free Silver club met at Rogers hall in Marion on August 2 to organize. Alex EB Case, a free silver Republican, was elected president and Ek Colle, a former county treasurer, secretary. The 203 members include Democrats, Free Silver Republicans and Populists from Marion and Center township. Old time Republicans have joined.
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Marion
Center Township
Greene at Lecompton under McKinley and Poet club
In Lecompton on a Saturday evening the McKinley and Poet club hosted a Republican gathering. ALJ Greene spoke for two hours on the issues in a masterly manner and was thanked with a tribute by the club. The organization has grown to about 190 members with steady accessions.
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Mound City
McKinley Club
Ground City
McKintey and Hobart Club
NOT GOLD ENOUGH Practical Frustration From Marion County
Aug 25 Merion. The Bank of Commerce demands gold notes for all loans. Frank Pentand, a nearby farmer, attempted to cash a 48 dollar check in gold to pay a gold mortgage coupon. The bank refused, though Pentand had about 200 dollars credit, highlighting a tangible shortfall of gold in the country.
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Merion
Bank of Commerce
Frank Pentand
Pealand
Bryan and Sewall Club Forms With 100 Members
Aug. 5 in Nickerson a Bryan and Sewall club with about 100 members formed, many old Republicans. the city leans Republican but shows a Bryan and Sewall majority so far. A. North elected chairman and J. A Piest secretary.
Strong City Laborers Organize and Local Nominees Listed
Strong City voters organize a silver club with Joseph Costello as president and 100 enrolled members. Clay County Republicans nominate Jesse Dever and others. Burlingame vets form an old soldiers group. Populists name tickets in Girard. McKinley clubs form in Robinson and Courtland. Bryan clubs grow in Larned and Cottonwood with speakers Vincent and Littlefield. Overmyer and Waters to rally Horton.
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Strong City
Aus
Silver Club
Joseph Costello
Robert McCrum
Phillip Goodreau
John O'Rourke
War at Fort Smith over Choctaw election sparks threats
Trouble brewing for three weeks follows Green McCurtain's election as Choctaw governor. Fort Smith area fears warfare as guards protect McCurtain's residence sixty five miles away. Reports say opponents incite violence with about equal numbers, including former supporters and many Negroes. An unconfirmed passenger report claims McCurtain was killed.
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Fort Smith
Green McCurtain
McCurtain
Buxzard
Santa Fe Route Home Road Convention Ad Notice
Santa Fe Route presents a convention advertisement for the National Democratic Party in Indianapolis on September 2 and 4, 1896 with one fare for a gas trip. Tickets go on sale August 20 with a 3% return by September 1. inquire Cromwell & Jeffers, at the North Toootics post office, or Santa Fe depot at Fifth Street. Y C Garvey, Agent. For bilious and malarial diseases, Ague Cure is safe and radical.
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National Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Ind
Cromwell & Jeffers
North Tootics
Santa Fe
Fifth Street
Y. C. Garvey
North Topeka News Briefs and Social Notices
Local items from North Topeka include visits and hospitality notes. Mrs. Montague of Perry was in town, Miss Grace Plummer entertained Miss Phoebe Page, and Miss Nelson left for Manhattan. F D Wilson, U P freight agent, was in town. May Cromwell of Menoken visited her brother John Cromwell. Lodge 152 D of H plans a lawn social at Miss Katie Hoechner’s home. Red Men host a social at 620 Kansas Ave. Degree of Pocahontas invited. Fraternal Aid lawn social at Mrs. J B Billard’s on Quincy Street featured music, flora, and a cream and cake reception for about 150 people.
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State Journal
Kimball Printing Co
Kansas Avenue
Montague
Perry
Grace Plummer
Phoebe Page
Nelson
Manhattan
F. D. Wilson
U.P
Misa May Cromwell
Menoken
John Cromwell
3. W. Deacon
Chivaza
Mine Zella Tuttle
Blue Rapida
Katie Hoeehner
West Gordon Strees
Wila Sheets
Congregational Church
Garfield Park
Bk, Berry
Creston, Inn
Berrys
L.A. Ryder
May Black
Billard
Mick Carrie Ballin
One-Armed Runner Finishes Early on Transcontinental Trek
Frisco athlete G. ML Schilling, aiming to walk from Pittsburgh to his city and back for a $1,000 wager, arrived 26 days ahead of schedule but $000 behind it after 26 days. He traveled with a dog from Ohio, used ten pairs of shoes, and plans to resume his solo trek via Portland and the Sound cities toward Butte, Denver, Kansas City, and St. Louis after a week’s rest.
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G. ML. Schilling
Pittaburs
Ohio
Semiine
Portland
Butte
Denver
Kansas City
St Louis
Moldava Iceberg Sinking Sees Crew Rescued by Circassia
The British tramp Moldava struck an iceberg near New York on August 7 at 6 p.m. and sank. Burnside and 22 crew members were saved by the Circassia, which arrived from Glasgow and brought all hands to safety in three open boats with barely enough provisions. The ship, 1417 tons register, was en route from Halifax to Cardiff, owned by Mercantile Shipping Co of London.
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Npt
Burnside
Moldava
Sen
Circassia
Glasgow
Moldsyea
Cerdif
Halifax
Mercantile Shipping Company of London
Vicious Texas Tramps Murders Woman and Burns House
Fort Worth dispatch reports that Saturday two tramps killed Mrs Julie Halloran wife of a section foreman, robbed the house of 1000 in pay checks, and partly cremated her body as the section house was burned. Fort Worth and Denver railroad officials confirm the details and say one tramp was later arrested near the Texas line and confessed.
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St. Louis
Republic
Fort Worth
Tex
Serton
Texas
Julie Hallorin
Mreceage
Texas Line
Missouri Pacific announces packing house rate cuts
The Missouri Pacific today released reduced packing house rates for export effective August 25 from Kansas City to St Louis and Carondelet, with other reductions from Lincoln and Hutchinson. The carrier matches recent Alton reductions and lowers fuel and transport costs for goods.
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Kansas City
Afissouri Pacif
St. Louis
Carondelet
Missouri River
Polite
Omaha
Tdncoln
Lamoe
Hutchinson
Missouri Pacific
Alton
National Eisteddfod Fare Sale Notice at Denver
National Eisteddfod in Denver offers one fare plus 200 dollars for a round trip with sale dates August 49 through September 1. Return by September 20. Inquiries directed to Cromwell and Jeffers at the post office, North Topeka or Santa Fe depot, Fifth arrest. WOLGARVES, Agent. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers advertised as a cure for headaches biliousness and indigestion. G. W. Stansfield.
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National Eisteddfod
Denver
Cromwell & Jeffers
North Topeka
Santa Fe
Wolgarves
Candy Jim Stricken In Balcony Room At Star Grocery
Candy Jim, a figure seen on local campaign badges, lies dangerously ill in a dark rear second-story room above Star grocery. Taken ill last night he remains unconscious. Dr. Mitchell says the condition is very dangerous and may prove fatal. His son in Topeka is arranging care. if he survives he may be moved to the county hospital.
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Candy Jim
Star Grocery
Ahho
Etrecte Welling
Mitchell
James Litchfield
Wichita
Topeka
Mar
Sultan of Zanzibar Dead Triggers Palace Standby and Riots
The Sultan of Zanzibar is reported dead at 11 o clock. Said Alid holds the palace as rioting is feared. The note confirms British protection and that the sultanate was recently held by the late All Khalifa Burgash lineage. The death and succession spark concern across the island.
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Alid
Washington
State Department
Zangibar
Zanzibar
Hamed Hin Thwain bin Said
Aii Khalifa
Burgash
Watson to Tour Vice Presidential Candidate Campaign Path
Populist national committee chair Butler announced Tom Watson will tour from Dallas on Labor Day September 7 and continue campaigning across the Northwest toward Nebraska Missouri Arkansas Georgia and back, with dates to be announced. he will then travel to Idaho Washington and the eastern states before election day.
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Washington
Cheirmen Butler
National Committee
Tom Watson
Dalas
Texas
Dallas
Watson
Nebraska
Missouri
Arkansas
Georgia
Andaho
California Fusion and Catholic Church Appointments
In San Francisco on August 25 the People's Party state executive committee backs a fusion with Democratic electors, granting Republican Father Martinelli a key honor. London reports Cardinal Rampella consecrates Father Sebastian Martinelli archbishop of Ephesus, noting his recent appointment to succeed Satellax in the U S papal détente.
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People’s Party
Honora
Father Martinelli
London
The
Daily News Intsmorsing
Rome
Cardinal Rumpella
Sebastian Martinelli
Ephesus
Martinelli
Augustiganus
United States
Mrs Stewart inproving and granted leave to visit southern California
Virginia Stuart, declared insane and sent to the asylum on April 18, 1%, is now so improved as to warrant the asylum office granting her leave of absence and permission to visit friends in Southern California for a few months. Arrangements are being made for her departure in a short time for Low An eee accompanied by her daughter, Viele Stuart. Glass and Chinaware Firm Assign. Philadelphia, Aug. 25 — The firm of R. J. Allen, Son & Co., wholesale dealers in glass and chinaware, have made an oe the Nabilities with react
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Virginia Stuart
California
Viele Stuart
Assign
Philadelphia
Aus
R. J. Allen, Son & Co
Gathering at Tacoma Republicans Prepare for Convention
Washington Republicans gather in Tacoma for a state convention beginning Wednesday. Delegates from cities including Seattle and Olympia are expected. Nominees for governor include Edward White of Yakima, G Cosgrove of Tacoma, Sullivan of Pleren, and H J B Scobey of Olympia.
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Washington
Tacoma
Waoaha
Edward Whiteun
Mitte Yakima
G. Cosgrove
Sullivan
Pleren
Hdier
B. Scobey
Olympin
Labor Day plans and arrests amid Chicago events
Reports from Chicago detail arrangements for Labor Day to address laboring men, with Aug 2 notes and Sept 7 plans in Kansas City. Also a police release of Thane and J M Sessions after alleged bank cobbery links, with no evidence found. Additional items include a London note on debt politics and a medical ad promising quick relief with a cough remedy.
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Chicago
Willem J. Brean
Kansas City Bank
Kunene City, Ave
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