Free Silver Party Grows In Kansas In New Political Era
The State Journal notes a Kansas surge for a new party backing silver coinage. Executive Chairman Mott says volunteers span nearly every county, with many Democrats and Republicans joining. old parties may ignore silver, prompting a strong third‑party push.
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New Party
State Journal
Corcoran
Eilver
Siam
Eiver
Mott
North Carolina
Ant
Kansast
Cnave
Eery
Atate
Dob
Kanees
United States
Wilver
Mote
Richett Mott
Promi Hn Ota
Acd
Free Etlvee Party
Russians File Suits Over Topeka Fight Damages
J S Busininger filed seven separate district court suits in Topeka alleging assault and battery false imprisonment and injuries from a Russian women beating in Hassing settlement August 15. Plaintiffs names include George Etzel Mary Bizel Lizzie Hizel Jacob Bras Charles Diech and Mike Bizel against Chief Wilkerson and officers Harden Gaines J C Owen John Ewing Wesley Hisle A W Fawkes. Claims seek 3500 to 5000 dollars each with two thousand for imprisonment.
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Wilkerson
Topeka
Ny Serenfors
J. S. Busininger
Toda
Hassing Settlement
North Topeka
Wilkerson Cod
Harden E Gaines
J. GC Owen
John Ewing
Wesley Hisle
A. W. Fawkes
George P. Etzel
Mary Bizel
Mary Kael
Lizzie Hizel
Jacob Bras
Charles Diech
Mike Bizel
Bruthers
Kansas Postmasters Commissioned Amid Settlement Notes
The Kansas list includes newly commissioned postmasters such as Lt Gilbert Hessett ville O B Kackley Hill City and J F Aulers Hoganville along with D Buckert Muldrow J M Esyou Ridgeway Simon Olaoa Stockhoin D Raymond Vera Amber Bieh Farmee Ruised Lawnexer. A separate story notes Ira Steele a longtime Downslew county farmer failed today for 9000 dollars marking the fourth farm failure in six months due to endorsing others' paper.
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Wasnrseros
Fen
Gilbert
Hessettville
Gastten
Cimarron
Kackley
Hill City
J. F. Aulers
Amber Bieh
Ira Steele
Downslew
Mele
Uaty
Steele
Philadelphia voters split as Reform ticket crushed
Municipal elections across Pennsylvania produced split outcomes with Republicans gaining large pluralities. In Philadelphia the Municipal League reform effort failed as Wencel Hartman and James Anderson won reelections by wide margins, while John L. Kinsley and Arthur Biddle led the Republican and Democratic tickets for city offices amid a statewide surge for the regular ticket.
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Portavetroia
Municipal League
Municicipal League
Wencel Hartman
League
James B. Anderson
Senator Quay
John L. Kinsley
Arthur Biddle
Jobe L Kinsley
Hastin
Select Council
Steet
John A. McCarthy
McCarthy
Altoona
H.C Barr
George Harpaam
Williamsport
Ior
James Mansel
Piersacre
Fusion
Democrats Municipal League
Hallow
Dinner at the White House for President Cleveland’s Cabinet
Secretary Morton and Miss Morton hosted a formal dinner attended by President Cleveland, Vice President Stevenson, and cabinet members including Olney, Carlisle, Mee Minor, Herbert, Harmon, and others. A floral centerpiece featured red carnations with saparagus and smilax, flanked by toy wagons filled with sponge candy.
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Wasaietos
Cleveland
Stevenson
Mra Olney
the Treasury
Carlisle
War
Mee. Minor
Navy
Herbert
Miss Watson
Harmon
the Interior
Smith
A Slap for Carnegie at Cleveland Chamber Ceremony
Cleveland chamber of commerce members last night voted to blackball Andrew Carnegie for honorary membership amid accusations he profits from tariff protection and references to the Homestead strike. Five blackballs were cast, the required number to debar.
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Cleveland
Coevelano
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Carnegis
L. A. Rossi
Maee
Carnegie
Mr. Carnegie
McKinley Reception Crowds Massittou Ohio Feb 1
Ex Governor McKinley was welcomed at the Mesnillom club in Massittou with a reception attended by about 700 people from distant points. General Woodford of the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling Railway arranged transport for about forty guest from Cleveland. Mrs McKinlay could not attend due to illness. A dinner preceded the reception at J W McClymonds residence. The club house showcased a fine photo collection.
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Massittou
Great
Massiiros
Ohio
McKinsey
Manuzer Woodford
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway
Cleveland
McKinley
J. W. McClymonds
Mirada
Charles Steese
Russell
L Baldwin
W. £. Ricks
W. KL. Warwick
Warwick
J W. McClymonds
Willie Sells and Invests in New York Theater
J. M. Hill retires after three years as manager of the Standard Theater in New York. Williams Bells of Denver takes over the three year lease following three weeks of negotiations. Sells, about 27, connected to the Sells circus family, is stepping into the role.
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Standard Theater
New York
New Yoak
J. M. Hill
Standard Theter
Ite
Williams Bells
Denver
Selle
Sells
Circus Ad
Grand Jury Fatigue in Shawnee County Sparks Critique
A censored tone laments Shawnee County's grand jury spending $32 daily on jurors and bailiffs, with witness fees and travel, totaling over $1 000 before last week. The piece accuses the secret panel of failing to indict grave robberies or address visible crimes, urging an open court approach and an end to the costly secrecy.
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Shawnee
Shawnee County
Shawnes
Grand
Clouds Must Go Bring Fair Weather Tomorrow
Weather notes report clouds expected to clear this afternoon with fair conditions tonight and tomorrow. Kansas regions vary from eastern Topeka to southern areas, with clear and cool conditions in parts of western Kansas and Rock Island divisions. Reports mention fires with loss of life in San Taren, and a fatal shooting in Homestead. The House Ways and Means committee moves to bill on sealing in the Bering Sea if protection can be arranged.
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Bsen
Han
Kansas
Topeka
Rock Island
Sasters
House Committee On Ways and Means
Bering Sea
Wandering Grace Goodrich Cody Case Reappears in Topeka
A troubled case unfolds as Mrs Laura Shields, 23, from Rochester New York with her 5 year old child, travels from Chicago toward Denver then Topeka. She is seen with Miss Merry’s circle, claims sanity, but vanishes after a February weekend, with police and welfare officials tracing a torn path through Topeka and Kansas City.
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Grace Goodrich Cady
Tacoma
Washington
Topeka
Laura Shields
A. M. Merry
Clay Street
Deleyan Avenue
Shields
Miss Merry
Ehild
Rochester
Merry
Chicago
Denver
Abe
Disa Merry
Sbe
Lottie Borge
Geoson
Ind
Frisada
Hull
Bhielde Desceition
AL C. Bale
Kansas City
George K. Bansee
Tecumish
Spencer
Kannas City
Bucoca
Hale
Bre Leura Shields
Kansa City
Indianapolis
Mia Chebfunt
Casey
the Provident Association
St. Louis
The
St. Louis Provident Association
Topeka Woman Mare Shields Sent To Indianapolis After Disappearance
Mare Shields, described as tall and well dressed with blonde hair and a small child named Ruth, vanished from Topeka while in the care of Miss Merry. Authorities questioned her sanity, and Secretary Casey criticized Topeka for not acting, as Shields and her child were sent to Indianapolis for safety.
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Mare Shields
Casey
Topeka
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Allison Morse
Chicago
Denver
Rochester
Miss Merry
Merry
Mra Shields
Ruth
Prize Fighters to Fight Offshore in Galveston Rumor
A Galveston rumor claims Maber and Fitzsimmons will ride a tug with a barge into the Gulf of Mexico and stage a championship fight several miles offshore before the kinetoscope crowd. Reports say the purse and expenses may be covered by kinetoscope interests and promoter Stuart seeks any plan to launch the event despite El Paso crowds.
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Renn
Galveston
Tex
Maber
Fitzsimmons
el Paso
Gulf of Mexico
Stuart
President Gates Arrives for Talks at Central Church
President George A. Gates of Grinnell Iowa arrives in Topeka for three lectures at Central Congregational Church. He opens with The Symbol on the Mount Applied to industrial and political conditions. He plans talks Thursday Friday and a noon address to Santa Fe shop men. Prof. Herron was struck by nervous prostration and cancels engagements including Cooper Union lectures.
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Central Presbyterian Church
George A. Gates
Iowa College
Grinnell
Ila
Topeka
Central Congregational
George D. Herron
Gatas
Gates
Santa Fe
Prof. Herron
Cooper Union
New York
Republican National Committee Chooses Milwaukee for 2nd Meeting
The Republican national setup was decided to meet in Milwaukee on August 2 with ballots cast by correspondence. Milwaukee won by a large margin. The executive committee ratified the selection and will focus on fundraising for the campaign this year. No definite plan exists yet, and the session will conclude tonight.
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Milwaukee
Executive Committee
Dowling
Morgan Partners to Receive Bonds Worth About 4.7 Million
J P Morgan Co and associates bid for 100 million of 4 per cent bonds of 1925 under treasury circulars and are entitled to receive bonds with face value about 4.7 million in addition to those already notified. Exact figures await confirmation from several sub treasuries.
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Wasametox
Treasury Department
Messrs. J. P. Morgan & Co. and Associates
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Desertion and political notices in brief report
A company of Alsatian troops from Treves in the Rhine region deserted and crossed into France. disarmed but released. Also, the Secona district committee calls for delegates to the national convention in Lawrence and a nomination meeting in Ottawa. Funeral for Mrs. MacDonald, 76, to be held at Second Presbyterian Church with interment at Hochester Cemetery.
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Loxpon
Paria
Treves
Rhenish
Provsia
Acroga
France
Secone
Secona District
Lawrence
Ottawa
Borenstreet
North Topeke
Second Presbyterian Church
Hochester Cemetery
MacDonald
Murder at Pall Les Estate Leaves Widower Dead
Tarnrrex Feb 18 J T Lamborn a wealthy farmer is found murdered in his log house at Pall Les northeast of Lawrence on the Union Pacific. Robbery appears motive with no clue to the killers. The body mangled, brain battered by an axe. A posse searches the countryside as an inquest is held. Lamborn, 84, widower, respected and rumored to keep money at home.
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J. T. Lamborn
Bla Bouse
Pall Les
Lawrence
Union Pacific
Lamborn
Lambora
Hia Soo
Ile
Arizona Statehood Bill Reconsideration Fails
The committee on territories voted to refuse after weeks, leaving the Arizona statehood bill in the prior position. Absent members cited full reconsideration, while opponents argue the action carries no significance and that statehood chances are dead for the present session.
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Bessines
Wasursdon
Arizona
Te Netra Beth Mt Harris
Nome
Lewes
Yheno
New Mexico
Senate
Away Under Niagara Explores Ice Formed Cave Route
A dry season at Niagara enables a 30 member party led by Cave of the Winds guide Jono Barlow to traverse ice ramps along the Horseshoe Falls toward the Incline Railway. The group crosses an ice bridge east along the river’s edge, unseen by many, in a once in a lifetime winter traversal. The report notes ice formations towering up to 60 to 80 feet above the ice and a rare, mist light scene over the falls. District watchers report onlookers along the banks as the perilous trek unfolds. In other news, Haynes, aiding George Eagle’s power line, is fined $3 for speeding after failing to catch a Santa Fe train.
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Niagasa Pana
Jono Barlow
Tnstead
Horseshoe Falia
American Falls
Couren
Mr. Eagle
Haynes
George Eagle
Santa Fe
Fifth Street
McDowell
Bent Murdock Seeks State Senate Seat in Boiler County
Eldorado Republican editor T H Murdock announces Bent Murdock will run for the state senate representing Boiler county. He previously lost to Judge A W Depaley now on the court of appeal. Murdock aims to reclaim the district for a Republican seat. Hugh Eli Bisch, Santa Fe clerk, resigns to take a post at the Mesico Central station in San Luis Potosi Mexico.
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Bent Murdock
Eldorado Republican
T. H. Murdock
State Senate
Boiler County
A.W. Depaleey
Court of Appeal
Hhe
Hugh Eli Bisch
Santa Fe
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Mesicau Central
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