Somnambulist Harris Falls Into Kansas River in Sleep
Harris a 26 year old farm youth from Henressr, Oklahoma, was found after waking under a bridge along the railroad line near Topeka. He walked asleep during a night ride, fell from a moving passenger train he rode in a stock car, and was saved by brakemen. He received head and tongue injuries treated at Topeka hospital.
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W. E Bussia
Oman
Renneesey
Aoimar
Luis Bt
Matsis
Jefe Henniescu
Stes
Enid
Wichita
Marion
Merrittun
Tad Rees
Topeka
Harris
Uie
Ems
Tim
Jefe Bermecon
Mar Apie Bank
Pacific
Michell Wansumone
Hennes Beyeid
Mer- Ewes
Irrington
ER Barris
Henressr
Wedding and on buttons Srendicharae. Peorteay atta Lean
A brief wedding notice reports the marriage of Srendicharae and Lean with related ceremony details and venue mention. The item notes the couple and celebrants, presenting a concise record for local readers.
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Srendicharae
Peorteay Atta Lean
Tillman Draws Enthusiastic Crowds in Pennsylvania Coal Regions
Senator Tillman spoke across Pennsylvania coal districts Aug 31 amid strong support from local leaders including Wilhelm of Pottsville. He urged voters to back Republican efforts, noting large audiences in Shenandoah Tamaqua Pottsville and nearby towns and predicting a surprising November result.
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Pennsylvania
Washington, DC
Tilwan
Raul
Sutte
Whnam Wilhelm
Pottsville
Ail Reid
Auspions
Daring Telephone Line Workman Perches on Wires on Kansas Avenue
Early morning observers on Kansas avenue looked on as a man coated a telephone cable from a narrow board wedged between wires. He moved along the board across the street with apparent calm while passersby hurried past fearing a fall to the pavement.
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Kansas Avenue
Mit
Armour dynasty heir born in incubator mother praised
The daughter of Ogden Armour and Mrs J Ogden Armour was born in Chicago on a Tuesday, claimed as the first child of the elder Armour son and a daughter from the east. The infant remains delicate in an incubator while the mother recovers, with substantial expected gifts once the diamond era steadies.
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P. D. Armour
Chicago
Aug
J. Ogden Armour
Piy Armour
Onone
Piy Armour, Jr
Milionaire
Witte Miss Armour
Oden
Armour
Michigan Avenue
Motter
Arthur Claims 90 Percent of Railway Workers Favor McKinley
Cleveland August 22 P M Arthur leader of a major American labor union declared that 90 percent of railway workers would vote for McKinley and the gold standard. He asserted the pro McKinley sentiment runs strong among the rank and file and predicted a decisive show of support in forthcoming elections.
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Cole
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Chicago
McKintey
Ingalls Addresses Kansas Rally Under Drizzle
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls spoke to an out of town crowd traveling 35 miles in a drizzling rain at Central pub. He contrasted Populist ideas with Republican and Democratic positions, praising bimetallism yet condemning free silver, urging support for pro United States labor and home markets.
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Judge Duster
Atobison
Duster
Doster
Lincoln
Sturner
Stanton
Republican Party
William Jennings Brean
Bran
Maelf
Silver Clubs Circular Calls for Silver Clubs Nationwide
National Committeeman BR Turner urges silver supporters to organize clubs across the state and send to Silver Headquarters at Topeka. The pledge commits loyalty to the silver cause and free coinage, backing Bryan and Sewall, with convention representation details for Chicago in 1896 and funds for campaign expenses.
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Friends of the
Silver
Topeka
Nationa Silver
Pest
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Sewall
United States
Congress
Chicago
Bryan and
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Patriots of America
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Holton Free Silver Club Enrollment Report
Holton voters enrolled with the Hegan free silver club total 360. Among them are 42 Republicans who until this year claimed to be Republicans. Only four Democrats in Holton will not support Bryan. Signed by Samuel See, Rower County Com. Chairman, Populist County Com. Chas Hayden, President Bryan Free Silver Club Holton.
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Bryan
Samuel
Rower County
Chas Hayden
Bryan Free Silver Club
Holvon
Florence forms Bryan Silver Club with 209 members
A free silver club was organized on Saturday night in Florence with 209 members. Eighteen Republicans joined, including C. W. Pedrow who was elected president, along with Sylvester and others who have not allied with the Populists. Members include 16 Republicans and 23 Democrats who previously stood apart from Populist groups.
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Florence
A_ stran free silver club
C. W. Pedrow
Sylvester
Fusion in Crawford as Crawford county Democrats nominate ticket
In Crawford county, the Democratic convention in Pittsburg adopted resolutions endorsing the Chicago platform and nominated T. W. Stavehard for probate judge, T. J. Whiley for roundabout, PF. H. Babbits for district clerk, W. H. Tryan for state senator, R Loomis for representative, and James Casson for the Twenty-second district. This marked a fusion with Populists.
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Pittsburg
Aug
Crawford County
Chicago
T. W. Stavehard
Judees
T. J. Whiley
James (Assion
Calderhead at Work Speaks at Republican County Meeting
Congressman Calderhead addressed the Republican County Convention at Washington Ave 21, where the ticket from five years ago was renominated with changes. Caputie and Langler of Green seat won Legislature nomination and Haddam’s J C Morrow nominated for Senate. Calderhead spoke about the money question for two hours.
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Ave
Caputie &. Langler
Greenseat
J. C. Morrow
Haddam
Senate
Calderhead
Republican Rally at Independence Draws 2000 Crowd
LU Humphrey presided as Independence hosts the first Republican rally of the campaign week. About 2,000 attended with delegations from Cherryvale Caterville Elk City Caney Havana and Moline. J W Beckman of Caldwell County headlined. RW Blue and G W Potter spoke. Night parade and torchlight procession followed before J T Bradley Sedan and T J Pittman Havana voiced support for McKinley. Ex Governor Humphrey presided.
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Independence
Cherryvale
Caterville
Elk City
Caney
Havana
Moline
J. W. Beckman
Cawley County
RW Blue
J.T. Bradley
Sedan
T J. Pittman
McKinley
Humphrar
Rally at Newton Opens Harvey County Campaign
Newton Aug s Republicans opened the county campaign with a large rally. The town wore decorations and attracted about 3000 visitors from across the county. The rink held packed crowds for both afternoon and evening meetings. Speakers included J Car son of Wichita W W Hickecker of Hutchinson and Royal Matthews of McPherson with Attorney General F B Trawes addressing the crowd.
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Newton
Aug. S
Harvey County
J. Carson
Wichita
W. W. Hickecker
Hutchinsen
Royal Matthews
McPherson
F. B Trawes
Lindsay at Horton Cites Mexico as Silver Coinage Example
Lindsay of Topeka spoke before the McKinley club Saturday night aboutMexico as a cautionary model for the United States under a silver coinage system. About 20 attendees heard the lecture introduced by Waterville Attorney Wm. Pierce. The talk critiqued Mexico’s finances as deplorably managed and warned the U S would face a similar fate. The Democratic and Miangeres tickets were referenced, with Doster and others labeled as socialists and whiskers. The remarks touched on concerns over Supreme Court bench elections and potential outcomes if observed in the United States.
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Mexico
U. S
Horton
Aug
F. P. Lindsay
Opeka
McKinley Club
Wm. Pierce
United States
Doster
Supreme Judge
Silver meetings and rallies mark campaign in Kansas towns
Across multiple counties in Kansas, public gatherings feature speeches by J. Burth, General Caldwell, Judge Biddle, and H.F. Sheldon. A large torchlight procession and a 72 member silver club form in Waverly. Republican and Populist events draw crowds near Dodge City, Ottawa, Minneapolis, and Parsons with endorsements and candidate tickets announced.
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Aus
Copatier
Coffey
Franklin
H. F. Sheldon
Ottawa
Echemarian
Liel
H.F. Sheldon
William Kibbe
J. McSenter
John Madden
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Harris for State Senator Fusion in Leavenworth
Democrats and Populists merge at Leavenworth meeting with agreement that Democrats take county offices while Populists name a state senator and several representatives. Ex Congresssman W A Harris is to be nominated for state senator. Letters from party leaders praise McKinley while denouncing Bryan and the Chicago platform.
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Leavenworth Leavenworth
Ave
W. A. Harris
Largest Political Club Ever Organized at Enterprise
Enterprise reports the Republican Ric Kinley club forming with 1209 members, the largest in town. Officers listed include President Hoffimaviet, vice president C Safford, secretary James Frey, and treasurer J H Hall. Republican candidate for state senator tours Deerfield Kendall and Lakin with a large turnout. A Deerfield Republican Hub forms with over thirty members including several prominent Democrats. Geary County Republican Ticket.
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Aug
Republicans of
Ric Kinley
Hoffimaviet
C. ©. Safford
James Frey
J. H. Hall
Deerfield
Kendall
Lakin
Saliedas
Quilt at Zanzibar
A fragmented 1920s style report mentions Zanzibar and political figures, with garbled names and unclear dates. It hints at Great Britain and German ties, government control, and a counterpoint involving Midland Mike publication. The readable parts reference international tension and public discourse surrounding leadership and policy.
Santa Fe 100te The Wome Road
National Estedfoc Denver September 16 1990 reports on the Santa Fe route project with industry details and officials. Officials include the Santa Fe department head and regional leaders tied to the telecommunication and rail ideas referenced in the notice.
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Emavire
Deters
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Arent
Travel Route Details Amid Turbulent Rail Service
A damaged notice describes a Burlingtor to St Paul route with through trains to Minneapolis and via a route through various stations. Mentioned are handsoff sleepers by Crews, a consult with Ticket Agent L W Wakelly, and references to cars for Bloux City north. Mary Johnson and Frank Sim provide endorsements as customers.
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Burlingtor
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