Democratic platform shifts toward trusts and tariff reform
In New York on January 15 the Hyeulit reports that lower writ and national supervision of corporations will be the main planks of the next Democratic platform. Committeemen anticipate William Jennings Bryan dominating the convention in St Louis, with talks of his influence shaping trust and tariff proposals, while discussions center on reforming trusts and revising silver policy.
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New York
Democratic National
Wow Tork City
William Jennings Bryan
Ich
Grover Cleveland
Charles F. Murphy
Tusanany Hall
Messiel
Waashingia
Cleveland T
Uy Cote Vention
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Cleveland
Cumservathi
Arree
Hoffer House
Bork
Giepaiga
Beyes
Norman E. Mick
Als
Mack
Wnd
Lile
Zivyan
Miurk Evellies
New York State
National Committee
Washington
Tieng
Mavelanit
Gorsom
Olney
Hamrst Ane Parker
Hearst
Judge Parker
North Topeka Community Notes and Local Social Updates
North Topeka items report road work and a new water well mishap at the shore end. Stephen A. Stearn of St. Ennis visits North Topeka, while club meetings and initiations unfold. Residents welcome visitors, note resignations, and reflect on North Topeka’s past with memories of the old town landmarks and community spirit.
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Norts Kurpas
FE ‘McMaster
Bis Jackson Street
Male Pattts
Hussvilly
Edna
Harriet Staples
A. O. UW
Fofige
Lyons
Drc
Dan Bittiners
Louingille
Kaw
de Ie i Knox Shaw
Jneletn
W.C. Stent
Wate
Inak
Rochester
Otter Country
Fulrwlow
Carbondale
New W. BH. Busch
Hin
North Topeka
Darin
Raw Hinson
North Topéige
Elf
Union Pacis
Chliternia Wornene
Eugene
North Side
Dolman
North
Tate Bond
North Topol
Hobson Moth er Dana Houlder Col Jan 1k
Fragmentary obituary note references Dana Houlder Col Jan 1k mother of Ceptein Richmond F Hobson. Mentions Greensboro Alabama and interred Sarah Croan Pearces born in Richmond. Indicates long illness with Ayepopatn and a summer Boulder trip.
Topeka Water plant transfer eyed as city others discuss
City officials and Charles F Street of the Topeka Water Company plan an informal conference tonight to discuss completing the waterworks deal and transferring the plant to the city. Street says flood damage costs total about 320,000 and a formal investigation by the city will precede any transfer.
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Charles F. Street
Topeka Water Company
Norrine
Abrney Spencer
Spencer
Sthlum
Water Company
Street
Breedent
Topeka
Strest
pSanse
Pers
Iity Council
Stead
Bereundthel
Chue
Seelme
Porter Mitchell
City Electric Light Plant
Colleciman Ceiley
Irvine
Grestin
Cowselines
Steve
Blair Is Dead World Fair Counselor Dies in Fla
James L Blair of St Louis died in Fustit Florida after weeks of illness. Blair had served as a leading official for the St Louis Exposition and headed the board of lady managers, later resigning amid alleged misconduct. His death followed a severe injury to his wife’s husband and claims of mental decline. The physician certified death as cerebral congestion. body embalmed and sent to St Louis with Mrs Blair and her son Percy RoUt accompanying.
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St. Louis
Blair
Earch
Tonk
St Louis
Act
Sirs. Bialr and Son
Kansas Day Banquet Attendance Amid Washington Talks
Kansas indifference and political maneuvering influence attendance at the Kansas Day banquet on January 2. Representative Murdock weighs Cushman’s presence while others, including Bowersock and Anthony, discuss road funding for Fort Leavenworth and shifting duties. A push for a service pension bill gains traction while committee actions loom in Washington and Topeka. LESLIE WALLACE.
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Washington
Murdock
FW. Cushman
Kansas
Cushman
Mia
Topeka
Markets Today at Higher Prices in Live Stock Trade
Market report notes large receipts of cattle and lower prices for hogs, with May wheat and corn showing gains amidst mixed offers. Provisions firming, metals and bonds mixed as stocks edge higher, led by strength in United States Steel and several preferred issues.
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Samnsic
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Duuth
Bae Josses
Tony c
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Sousa
Lear
Timothy
Delaware and Hudson
Alton
Northwestern
New York Central
Denver
Jo Grande
United States Steel
Tennessee Coil
Colorado Fuel
Realty
Chengo Union Traction
Brooklyn Aitee
Continental” Tobacco
Pactho Mail
Afinneapolis
St. Paul
Sault, Ste Marie
Rose
Forred
St. Louis
San
Pacific Coast
West
Laakawanneese Ipoint
United States Steele
Rock Island
Rio Grande
North American
Amalgamated Copper
J. E. Gall
West Sixth Street
Christie Grainand Stock Co
Kansas City
New York
Wall Street
New
Sutm- Pet
Lesa Prominenes
York
Stovka
Padpins
J. BE
Giese
Ake Ae Stock Co
Kiassas
Atehison
Fansus City
Jan
Feaeton
Manhattan
Texas Pacific
So-Puel
Texas
Colorado
Virginia
Muscatine
Poul Bueter
Seth
Hart
Market notes and prices from Chicago and New York trade
Fragmentary report shows dairy markets like butter and creamery items, cheese, and sugar markets with steady to firm quotes. Stock and grain markets include Chicago wheat and corn receipts, Liverpool futures, and New York stock advances amid mixed commodity tones. Also referenced are cattle hogs and sheep at major midwestern markets with varied movements and prices.
Acquittal of Western Federation of Miners members in Sun and Moon plant plot
Georgetown January 1 After a 45 hour deliberation the district court acquitted all 18 members of the Western Federation of Miners charged with conspiracy to destroy buildings at the Sun and Moon mine at the Springs. Sixteen others faced trials, two cases were dropped. The defense offered no evidence. The trial lasted over a month with 300 witnesses examined. Defendants included D. C. Copley and J. Chandler of local unions. The case alleged an inner circle plotted the July 23 destruction of the Sun and Moon transformer house.
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Western Federation of Miners
Tharnsy
Getendanta
D. C. Copley
Chandler
Idubo Springs Union
Iétho Springs Union
Sun and Moon
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