Shearer Takes Stand in Kansan Populist Debate
Andrew Shearer of Marshall County urges a union of Populists and Democrats to resist Republican monopoly rule in Kansas. He argues for a new party path, critiques trust power and paper money policy, and emphasizes unity to curb monopolies while urging alignment with Democrats where feasible.
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Andrew Shearer
Marshall County
Vieth
Katngz
Democrate
Suite Journal
Shearer
Congress
Path
Cy W. Brandenburg
Nuvler
Barry MacMilan
Fourie
Democratic Party
Kauius
Staniard
Kansur
Frome
Kannts
Upstate
Battin Greene
Kerepeas
Wwe
League Clubs Meet in Springfield Ohio
The League of Onto Tembliein clubs met at noon with officers elected: Scott Banham of Clecin atl president, Robert Nevinet Jr of Dayton first vice president, Walter Hudson of Toledo second vice president, and W. C. Siffer of Krox county treasurer, unopposed. President Morrow urged readiness amid political and economic concerns, recalling gains under McKinley and warning against disruption of national prosperity.
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Sprinefield
McKinley
Bhrent
Perity Allky
United States
Philippine
Owen Goes In Former Officer to First Sergeant
A Topeka police reshuffle ends with Owen to be confirmed as first sergeant, replacing Will Pavey who returns to plain clothes duty. Pavey’s record includes major arrests and rewards, while Owen has previously filled the role. North side day saw six distributors surrender, with one proprietor among those arrested, as officers replaced several positions in the force.
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Hd Pavey
Pavey
Topeka
Owen
Parker
North Side
North Ste
Cnuse
John Doe
A. Rigby
Pras Raynor
D. Lewis
Harve Wheeler
Clarence Woods
Cave Brothers
Fred Brenner
Geo. Anderson
Timon
Cims
Lawson
Taborera
Pastatie Bend
Merger Defense Admits Some Facts and Denies Others
Great Northern railway responds to Milton S Bouden and Sophia Barth Chapman suit aimed at Northern Securities. The answer asserts Northern Pacific and Great Northern operate independently with separate boards and that Northern Securities was formed for incorporation only. It notes offers to buy Great Northern and Northern Pacific stock and asserts ongoing separate organizations and management of the lines.
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Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago
Har-rington
Quincy
Coe Pacific
Ie 3
Northern Securities Companies
Way Orsan
Northern Securities
Northern Securities Company
Great Northern Company
Northern Pacific Company
Great Northern Railroad
Dufferin Dead After Long Illness in London
London reports the death of the Marquis of Dufferin former governor general of Canada and viceroy of India. His passing follows the shock of his son Lord Ava’s death and a breakdown linked to a failed London and Globe Finance concern. Funeral planned private. burial at Camdeboye graveyard.
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Marquis of Dufferin
Canada
India
Lord Dufferin
Lord Ava
South Africa
London and Globe Finance Corportion
United
Lord Hamilton‘Temple-Plackwood
Rezravn
Harmarville Fire Destroys Property. No Local Fire Dept
Early morning blaze near Harmarville Pennsylvania on the West Pennsylvania railroad destroys about 75000 dollars in property. The fire starts at the Duquesne Distributing plant then spreads to a four story frame building and several small structures. The town lacks a fire department. residents fight the flames with buckets and much of the loss is insured.
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Pittsburg
Harmarville
West Pennsylvania
Dumesne
Gompaecsomaei
Charasson
Paterson Fire Losses Estimated At Four Million
Preliminary meeting of Paterson insurance executives reports losses from the fire as about four million dollars. Over 100 companies now involved, with combined claims expected to rise beyond initial estimates. Industry leaders and local officials discuss adjustments and coverage gaps following the blaze.
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Pater
Son
New York
A Cushenbias
Tm Lars Aneccia
Paterson
Easesia
Ee Hien
Foliar
Patereus
Scott's Amendment Shapes Oleomargarine Bill Clash
Washington Feb 12 The house voting on oleomargarine bill amendments shows a shift since last congress with opposition gaining strength. Passage not endangered but majority likely below 30. Mer Scott of Kansas proposed states inner consumption carve out and mandatory inspection and branding for renovated or process butter, a point of contention leading to a separate vote when adjourned.
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Washington
Mer
Scott
Kansas
Howse
Millionaires Back Plan To Expand U S Education Initiative
A new nationwide educational effort gains steam in New York with several million dollars ready to pledge. John D. Rockefeller and son among sponsors intend a strong central board guiding branch groups, starting in the South before widening to the North and West. William Baldwin Jr is tipped for a leadership role.
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New York
United States
South
Tribune II
John D. Rockefeller
Comtral Educational Board
Central Board
Wm. Haldwin Jr
Baldwin
Long Idksnd
Southern Educational Conference
Hubert C. Ogden
Boards of Trustees
George Peabody
Join Fox Peabody
Bailey Declines Shawnee County Involvement in Local Fight
W J Bailey, en route to Wichita for the Cattlemen's convention, said he will not take part in Shawnee county politics. He noted that the winner of the local delegation fight should be supported, and he and his friends will stay neutral. Bailey cited Doniphan and Nemaha counties backing Congressman Curtis to illustrate the broader district mood.
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Shawnes County
W. J. Bailey
Topeka
Wichita
Cyrus Leland
Frank J. Brown
Morton Albaugh
W. ¥. Morgan
Bailey
Shawnee County
Troutman
Th. B. Welch
Trout
Lome
Leland
Welch
Thave
Congressman Curtis
Curtis
Doniphan
Nemaha
Boom for Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth military post plans
February 12 Leavenworth Kansas reports rapid improvements at Fort Leavenworth. A board of general officers supports expanding the post to the largest and most complete military center in the United States. New infantry barracks band barracks artillery facilities and lieutenant quarters are under construction with all current projects due for completion before November. The post now hosts elements of the Fourth Cavalry the Sixteenth field artillery Twenty eighth mountain battery and a company of engineers.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Iy Poate
Rost
Roosevelt
Fort Leavenworth
United Tes
Fort Leavenworth Lire
Aix
Ort Leavenworth
Fort Leaytsworth
Fourth Cavalry
Feld Artillery
Twenty-eighth Mountains Battery
County Begins Suit Over City Savings Bank Wreck
Detroit February 12 Judge Donovan names Union Trust Company receiver for the wrecked City Savings bank fixing bond at 500000 and planning counsel. Prosecuting Attorney hunts Wayne county sues bank directors for 250000 as the county’s large depositor. Cashier Andrewa reported weaker with possible heart trouble. Sydney Witherbee sues former vice president Andrews over overdrafts and certified checks seeking return of securities and collaterals amid claimed loan promises and attempted fraud.
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Donovan
Union Trust Company
City Savings Bank
T. A. E. Weedock
Hunt
Wayne County
Henry H.andrewa
Ali mi
Sydney A. Witherbee
F.C. Andrews
Mexico
Witherbee
Andrews
Lockout Ends in Providence Mills Strike Continues
Lockout ends for 6,000 workers at National Providence Manton Riverside and Weyboset mills of American Woolen in Glneyville. Although mills reopen, 2,000 weavers remain out to support the original strike over the double loom system, with a conference set to seek settlement and union action possible to halt production in key departments.
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National
Manton
Riverside
Weyboset
American Woolen Company
Glneyville
Funston and Metcalf Meet in Kansas City Note
In Kansas City yesterday Gen. Funston received two callers Gen Wilders Metcalf and Ed Franklin of Lawrence Kan The meeting followed Metcalfs succession of Funston as colonel of the Twentieth Kansas and included mutual congratulations The general expected to leave hospital soon and resume duties. Political resignation noted in Illinois as Prof Charles W Pearson resigns from Northwestern University English chair amid religious controversy.
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Seon
Funston
Kansas City
Med
Wilders
Ed Frankiin
Lawrence
Kits
Kansas
Ean
Munston Jo
Pearson
Chicago
Charles W. Pearson
Methodist Church
Northwestern University
Death of Sampson's Sister in Detroit Society
Detroit February report notes the death of Mrs T Fille wife of Dr LR Ellis and sister of the late Admiral nv. The terse obituary confirms her passing and lists her relation to prominent local figures.
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Sampson
Detroit
Mich
Mra
T. Fille
LR Ellis
Sir
One-Sided Walking Match Leads Hengelman-Cavanaugh Morning Advance
New York early reports show Hengelman and Cavanaugh racing ahead in a long walking match. By 6 o'clock this morning they were over 13 miles in front of the next team, with others like Davis-Carrill and Betitart close behind. In Kansas an aside note records Col. Lipton of Downs celebrating a golden wedding day with hundreds invited to dinner.
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New York
Rou
Hengelman
Cavanaugh
Betitart
Causs
Hengeliman-Cavanaugh
Davis-Carrail
Beerex
Beehey
Hee
Zipton
Kansas
Atchinoh
Kas
Wnd
J. H. Lipton
Downs
Onie
Colonel Lipton
Thomas Lipton
Lipton
Colonel Tipton
Osborne
Asn
Dow
Today's Market Report Confused with Partial Data
Market update details cattle and hog receipts and shipments, with scattered figures for feeders and areas. Kansas City Livestock Market shows varied quotes, with references to cattle, hogs, sheep receipts, and regional price markers.
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Kansas City Livestec Cpt
Rane
Tae
Melina
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