Populist Convention Opens With Heated Debate On Ownership
W N Allen elected temporary chairman by large vote as Grant Harrington loses in a second ballot. The assembly disqualifies Warriss from the resolutions committee while Senator Harris is asked to explain. A chaotic exchange follows with fierce rhetoric on anti fusion principles and calls for government ownership of railroads, stockyards, and market duties to curb monopolies and stabilize prices.
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Grant Farrington
Brown County
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Dewey
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Hite
Lostom
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Rick
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People’s Party
Democratic Party
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Amd
Fred SE
McNail
Webb McNail
Jim Murphy
MccNall
Free Silver Party
Dr. McCray
Democrats
Barrington
Committee On Permanent Organization
Great Harrington
Sir Harrington
Burton
Stator Eberris
Harris
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Cleveland
Populist party conference debates fusion and future steps
The meeting discussed step by step reform and the fight to keep the Populist platform alive. Delegates debated committee control, the chance for a state nominating convention, and whether to align with Democrats or form a new movement, amid mixed views on fusion and leadership.
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Teo
People's Party
Katee
Hhair
Job Curren
State Committee
Missouri Seeks Reform Unity in Independent Party Drive
A Missouri delegation at a reformist meeting reads a telegram from St Louis urging independence from both major parties. The message endorses an independent national party, opposes compromise, and calls for a nonfusion stance amid debates over gubernatorial nominees and candidate support. Local figures Wyandotte and Craddock appear in discussions as anti fusion voices gather.
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St. Louia
Topeka
Kan
Allied Party of Missouri
Rengton
Mtcal Puertien
Louisville
Frank EB. Richey
Serious Charge Shocks Columbus Candidate Probe
The Arkansas City Traveler reports an investigation found questionable receipts and letters tying city clerk George Wheatley to alleged misdeeds during his 1900 campaign. Ex mayor John Wiewell exhibits documents, with editors Moore and Eckert presenting findings as Republican district concerns.
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Columbus
Wheatley
Congress Shellegalt Boekina
Mort Nation
Traveler
C Moore
Cherryville
Moore
AECL
Kansas
Congress
Wikwell
George W. Wheatley
Tanda
Cherokee County
Kauanas
Loch Lee
Nirabal
Wiextrey
Ani
Bondarmen
Gaines and Mrs Diggs Clash Over Delegation Chair
In Shawnee county politics Gaines and Mrs Diggs clash over leadership of the county delegation. A first ballot elected a chairman, with Judge Allen later nominating W Bush who won the post amid continued factional maneuvering within the delegation and conference.
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Gahges
Shawnes County
Gaines
Ailen
Shawne County
Diggs
Orie
Tustow
Mrk Dig
Committees Named by Congressional Districts
Selections by districts listed committee members by district. Cherokee J De Rotkin Cowley Fourth district Wright Lyon Tagen Marion Seventh district Andrew Shearer Brarshall Hattiean Dickins Sixth Abstrict W D Street Decatur CH Moody Jewell Seventh district W J Babb Sedg Stryker Sumner
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Cowley
Wright
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Ith
Andrew Shearer
Brarshall
Hattiean- Dickinsd
W. D. Street
Decatur
CH. Moody
Jewell
W. J. Babb
Sedg- Stryker
Sumner
Forty Killed as Strikers Attack Jail in Spain
In Madrid and Barcelona unrest spreads with strikes, arrests, and martial law declared in Tarragona. Reports say 40 killed nationwide, with workers and anarchists clashing, while authorities vow to protect traffic and curb violence.
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Morniigs
Barcelina
Barevlans
Tarragona
Liobregat
Cardona
Castellon de la Plant
Baten
Shrogesea
Use
Tilbao
Spain
London
Marcelona
Vibeious
Exchange ‘Telegraph Company
Parcelona
Castellon de la Plana
Overdue Vessels Rise as Shipping Delays Escalate
San Francisco reports 18 growing overdue vessels in the fleet. Twenty ships show increasing days at sea with routes from Fraser to Port Angeles and Portland to Cape Verde noted. Rates around 15 to 18 percent are quoted for vessels like Yosemite and De Clison, with voyage times ranging from 16 to 38 days.
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Fraser
Port Angeles
le Portland
Olvier de Clison
Cayenne
Fils
Yosemite
Long Will 60 Cabinet Departure Reported in Feb Meeting
Secretary Lang stated that rumors of leaving the cabinet were true but not definite. He had no date set and had not yet sent formal resignation to the president, who was aware of the plan formed months ago in February.
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Washinxton
Calinet Maveting Judes
Lang
TALK OF NEW TICKET IN FALL ELECTION
Rumors say an independent ticket may form to oppose certain Republican nominees. Frank M. Stat would head the slate against A. T. Lucas for sheriff, with Frank Lindsay opposing Galen Nichols for county attorney. Furman Baker rumored as county clerk nominee. Key supporters deny they will run, and overall sentiment toward an independent ticket appears weak.
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Tcket
Appese
Willie
Frank M. Stat
Teket
A. T. Lucas
Frank Lindsay
Galen Nichols
Stahl
Lindsay
Furman Baker
Deal Closed in Cleveland Street Railway Sale
The Everett-Moore syndicate reports the sale of the Big Consolidated Street railway holdings is nearly complete. Horace F Andrews heads a group contracting for full stock in the Everett Moore syndicate at about 80 a share. The Elkins Widener Dolan syndicate failed to offer a satisfactory proposal, plans call for consolidation of Cleveland City Railway and related lines under one control.
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Bankers
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Elkins-Widener-Dolan Agndicate
Andrews
Ble Consolidated
Cleveland City Railway Company
Lillie Consolidated
Senator Hanna
Ice Gorges Form Over Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers
Anxiety rises along the Monongahela and Allegheny as ice gorges from heavy rain threaten movement. River men fear the ice may shift with approaching Sunray and imperiled property owners prepare to move belongings to safety. Officials monitor a seventy mile Allegheny gorge thick with ice as warnings are issued.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
Allegheny
Allegheny River
Wich
Storm Period Forecast Delayed By Weather Advisory
The report notes we are still in the storm period with a gradual shift to fair weather over several days. Government forecast indicates rain tomorrow and Saturday with winds from the southeast tonight. The morning low was 22 degrees and winds were south at 8 miles per hour as recorded hourly by the government.
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Smith
New States on Admission of New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma
The document notes the admission of New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma as new states. It outlines the legislative action and expected impact on governance and representation in the union.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Oklahoma
Policy on Philippines debated by Senate on Paris treaty
Senator Bate of Tennessee urged that the $20,000,000 payment for the Philippines was a commercial move not a prize of empire and warned against extending constitutional reach beyond it. The House adjourned after bills, debates, and a probe into Indian school funds and Cub occupation records.
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Petr
Guwani- Knowiity
New Mexico
Arizona
Ielntoma
Bate den
Paris
Philippine Islands
Ronkrees
Philippines
Republican Party
Républican Party
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Mimmiy
Theo
Cub
United States
Payne
Taney
Fitzgerald
Mount Pleasant
Sherman
Hardin
Herdin
Ludlan
Harlin
Receiver for Tonties Sought in Wichita Court
In Wichita Kansas on February 21 the district court heard a petition seeking the appointment of a receiver for Tonties a fire that insures and a chartered company with capital of 7 000 000. The matter was adjourned as usual and the court took it under advisement.
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Wichita, Kan
Inslee Cigar Co
Secretary of State
Tia Capital
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