Harris Named Populist Nominee for U S Senator Last Night
Colonel W A Harris of Linwood won the Populist caucus nomination for United States senator on the eleventh ballot with 57 votes, defeating LW Kins and several rivals as ballots yielded a late surge. The article details the tense tally, celebratory reactions, and Harris’s long career from Virginia birth to Kansas politics, Civil War service, and farming success.
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W. A. Harris
Linwood
Caucux
United Statiet
Nator
LW. Kins
Ba Little
John W. Brottenthal
Joan Madden
John Martin
Harria
Mr. Harris
Lalor
Browhy
Mr. Harrie
Serite
Harte
Aren Thi
Harrie
Harris
Hoeldek
Speephi
Specht
Wellep
Farris
Dingus
Boyle
Chatman Weslep
Harts
United States Venetor
Marka
Keefer
Col Burris
Mtr
King Ami
den Nixon
Intistate
Exucus
Cald
Virginia
Kansas
Union Pacific
Coland Harrie
South America
Farts
Wilcox
Lonestreet
Sears
Las Wellepener
Dennison
Harrisae
Martin
Vetter
Ben Johnson
Wellen
Ste
Breidenthal
Fone
Stade
Tate
King
Llot
Johnson
la- Madden
Petts Seerries Martin
Ball Harris
Sanaa
Madden Ra
Ryi Farrelly
Dennivon
Madden
Populist William Campbell and ex Senator Dillard named
William Campbell a radical Populist with four terms in Stafford county’s legislature and a last election Senate candidate is praised for opposing railroads and championing the people. Ex Senator Dillard, elected on a fusion ticket, is described as a good man. Rumor says R W Turner may receive the secretaryship of the board.
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William Campbell
Stafford County
Xenate
Dillard
R. W. Turner
Colonel Harris Tales on Policy Favors Income Tax and Navy
Selis of some legislative measures Harris favors during senate remarks. He advocates making income tax permanent, opposing greenback retirement, and expanding government revenue via tariffs and duties. He supports a strong navy, river restoration to a gold standard, and protectionist measures affecting cattle, meat, and telegraph privatization ideas. He cites international agreements and constitutional principles as guiding factors.
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United States Senate
Otd Harris Slide
Hiver
Treasury
New Kansas Railroad Commissioners Appointed
Executive Council selects J. D. Lewelling for three years and W. P. Dillard for two years with W. Campbell and Samuel Howe for remaining terms. Voting showed Campbell, Dillard and Lewelling favored across posts while the council’s choice followed after a closed ballot. Allen, Bush, and Ryan noted among officials, with Allen a banker from Erie and Ryan a state senator member.
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Samuel T Howe
Topeka
Wiliam Campbell
St. John
J. M. Fimpson
Miovernar Taeds
Royle
Campbell
Dilated
Lewelling
W. F. Morrie
Stean
Dillard
Stryker
Dill
D. HM
Hesebank
Allen
Tnd
W. Wi. Bush
Alen
Dillard and Lovett
Allen le
Erie
Ryan
State Senate
Governor appoints McNall to state insurance post
After the election results for the railroad board, Governor Leedy announced the appointment of Mr. McNall as superintendent of insurance. McNall, a Silver Republican, received no railroad commissioner votes and will earn $2,000 annually in the new role amid a broader plan for the board.
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Wee Mena Wa
State Board of Railroad
Leedy
Caswell
McNall
Snes
Hig
Executive Council
Bond probe extends to Goal Oil Taylor
A House investigation into school bond purchases in Kingman and Cowley counties will be expanded to include H L Taylor, amid party concerns he misused nearly 24000. The amended resolution, pushed by Lobdet of Lane, broadens the committee’s mandate and may be taken up tomorrow. Clerical appointments include G C Clemens named court reporter, with indexing duties retained by A M Randolph.
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H. L. Taylor
Ernet Lewelling
House
Representative Fairchil
Kingman
Cowley
Lobdet of
Lane
Taylor
G. C. Clemens
Fopeka
Henry A. McLean
Marion
Dosters
Aestatanta
T. EB. Dewer
Aniene
A.M. PF. Randolph
A.M. PF. Randolph. Will Give Up the Plate To Mr. Clemens
Tipton Made Chief Clerk at State Penitentiary
Warden H. and Landis announce WT Tipton of Coney county as chief clerk of the state penitentiary. Tipton, former secretary of the Populist state central committee, succeeds MH. EL Semple who left the post in late August. A diploma from the state normal college may become a valid certificate per a bill by Senator Titus of Harper county.
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Tipton
H. & Landis
Astute Penitentiary
WT. Tipton
Coney, County
Mr. Tipton
State Central Committee
MH. EL Semple
Titus
Pop
Harper County
State Normal College
State of
Kansas
Porter Seeks War Secretary Post for McKinley Inauguration
The Press reports General Horace Porter, president of the Union League Club, is formally a candidate for secretary of war. Republican leaders recommended him to Major McKinley, with support from Senator Platt not opposing. General McCook withdrew in Porter’s favor, and Porter’s nomination gained backing from Stress, Brookfield, Bliss, and others. A Union League representative is traveling to Canton to present Porter's name.
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New York
Horace Porter
Union League Club
McKinley
Edward Lauterbach
Canton
Platt
Porter
Samuel Thomas
Stress
William Brookfield
Cornelius N. Bliss
Anson G. McCook
General McCook
Breidenthal to resign and party chair to follow
Breidenthal plans resignation as commissioner soon after current term ends next month. Etchlenthal to resign as chairman of the populist state central committee. In San Francisco the Southern Pacific heat officials suffer with grippe and bronchitis as General Manager Krute Sotmitt, General Superintendent Filmore, and Vice President Crocker all fall ill. Vice President Stubbs is nearly disabled by rheumatism.
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Will Ro-Anpolst
John Breidenthal
Beok
Etchlenthal
Hrauenthal
Francisco
Southern Pacific
Krute
Sotmitt
Grippe
Filmore
Jost Rocoe
Bnewronin
Arizona
Pevaldeut Crocker
San Franchco
Stubbs
Nearly All Under Water in New York Harbor Storm
A storm at Sandy Hook hides the steamship remains with only masts visible from the bow. Deaths from bubonic plague reach 470 in a week in Bombay. An ad for J. W. Phillips at 612 W Eighth Ave. mentions dandruff remedy claims.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Ivesa Det
Bombay
Lineral
J. W. Phillips
Eighth Ave
Henry Steele The Governor Makes This Statement Today
Henry Steele reports the governor issued a formal statement today addressing state policy. The release outlines new priorities and directs agencies to implement changes in the coming weeks.
Topeka delegation pushes police board reorganization
Governor Leedy met with Topeka business leaders to discuss appointing police commissioners. The group opposed existing officials and urged a board to enforce liquor and gambling laws, with Henry Steele praised as prospective police chief and W. Yount urged for chief.
Endorsement Sparks Discussion on Board Appointment
The text describes Frank Curry testing the appointment of William Green to the board, labeling him a gold Democrat. Governor Leedy took notes and spoke, but gave no clear stance on appointing police commissioners. A Pontisiens and site ties elect at Ben to soncerntns probable the board.
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Tobeka
Henry Steele
Leedy
G. ©. Clemens
Holliday
Wilson Keith
F. 3. Stevens
LT. Yount
W. B. Atchison
G. C. Clemens
Jourhel
Police Commission
Tootka
J. B. McAtes
F. H. Foster
A. &. Whiting
M. C. Holman
W. J. Reeks
M. E. Milepaugh HA
Warter
Frank Curry
G. J. Graves
Board of Police Commisizoners
Williarm Green
Dengorat
First Ward
T. M. Hanley
Demograt
E B. Cowgill
M. Newland
Henderson
W. @. Parker
Leedy Po
Topeka
William Cransfield
J. B. McAfee
Toreka
E. N. Morrill
A.B. Whiting
Board of Police Commissioners
Foster
Republican Board of Police Commissioners
Henry Steede
Police Department
Mr. Steele
Paiste Farce
Henry Breeta
Stele
Keptucain
L. T. Yount
Yount
Poe Warner
Willit
Ward
M.D. Henfyrent
William Green
Pontisiens
Ben
Soncerntns
Kansas House Adjourns After Short Session
The house adjourned today after a brief session pending printed mining committee bills. One bill by Druebland would tax mining property as rent estate, another by Hackbusch would cap coal output at the state penitentiary for charitable needs. The senate’s Kansas Day celebration resolution, defeated yesterday, was revived and passed before routine business ended.
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House of Representatives
Goon
Seera Tenon Row
Tap Dilla
Committee On Mines and Mining
Druebland
Hackbusch
Tate Penitentiary
Senate
Kansas
House
Greatest of Gougers in Pending Union Pacific Sale
Washington January 21 government forecloses on Union Pacific under Morgan and Vanderbilts plan. Reorganization committee promises minimum 45 million net from the sale plus sinking fund, with government net loss of 24 million. Committee led by Pierpont Morgan includes Louis Fitzgerald Marvin Hughitt Chauncey Depew and T Jefferson Coolidge Jr with Kuhn Loeb Co. as bankers. Bond principal due total 29,512,000 with 22 million in interest unpaid after sinking fund is applied.
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Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Vanderbilts
Union Pacific
Harmon
Reorganization Committee
Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Zain
Louis Fitegerald
Mercantile Trust Co
Marvin R. Hughitt
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Chauncey St. Depew
T. Jefferson Coplidee, Jr
Oliver Ames
Jacob
Alvin W. Breech
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Union
Kansas Pacific
Thurman
Warrant Issued for McKnight, Louisville Bank President
National Fund Examiner James Esrott swore out a warrant for James M. McKnight, president of the German National Bank, now closed by order of Comptroller Beckels. Deputy Marsal Samuel Blackburn has not located McKnight. McKnight also led the Germania Trust and Safety Vault company, where a receiver was appointed yesterday.
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Louisville
National Fund
James Esrott
James M. McKnight
German National Bank
Beckels
United States
Marsal Samuel Blackburn
Smcknight
Racott
McKnecht
Sullivan Improves as Doctors Expect Recovery
New Bedford Jan 21 Joan L Sullivan former pupilist who throat problem stayed at hotel and passed a comfortable night doctors say he will be all right in a few days. Chicago Jan 21 Santa Fe officers meet in this city to discuss traffic matters and the transfer of the general passenger agent office from Chicago to Topeka.
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New Bedford
Mass
Joan L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Santa Fe
Chicago
Electric Bitters Promised For Old People Needs
Old people needing medicine for bowels and kidneys are urged to try Electric Bitters. The tonic aids digestion, strengthens organs, and improves overall function without whisky. Sold at J. J. Jones' drug store Fifth street and Kansas avenue for 50 cents and $1 per bottle. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises services at 312 West? Highland.
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J. J. Jones’ Drug Store
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
Trork
Ud West Hb
Feudal Butchery Darkens Millionaire Landlord Era
Chicago news from January 21 reports a fatal shooting during a muskrat hunt at Tolleston preserves. A melee between club wardens and rival poachers left several wounded, with two likely to die. The Tolleston Shooting Club, a Chicago-based group owning 2,600 acres, faced local resentment over perceived aristocratic privilege and park restrictions.
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Chicago
Tollesten
Tolleston
Kacpere
John Blackburn
Charles Blackburn
Frank Whitlock
Barrum Whitlock
Albert Taylor
William Kunert
Calumet
Neruders
Feut
Alvin Bethwell
John J. Blackburn
Frank Costich
Theodore Pratt
Charles Pratt
Pe Tollesuim Club
Inns of Indiana
Alce
Pelleston
Tollestan
German Savings Bank of Des Moines Suspends Operations
The German Savings Bank of Des Moines closed after failing to secure enough funds to cover a 31,000 check from Win Musson. Only 5,000 in cash was on hand and borrowers, mostly small traders, failed to repay. Assets will be pledged to cover deposits, with an assessment planned. No other banks were affected locally.
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German Savings Bank of
Des Moines
H. T. Blackburn
Pomits
Jphe
Org
Win
Musson
Om Chevic
Illingis Mills Close Shocks Chicago Workers
The Illinois Mills Company unexpectedly shut its steel and flat products plant, leaving thousands unemployed? company officials say the closure is temporary for debugging. Workers arriving to a posted notice learned the plant would close without a formal announcement to staff, leaving many frustrated and uncertain about the future.
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Chicago
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Aleut Thef
Londamnery 1
Newlands Secures Tariff Bill Support From Western Senators
Chicas Jan 31 The Post reports Representative Newlands of Nevada has forged tacit support among a bloc of silver Republican senators from western mountain districts to push a tariff bill through a forthcoming special session. Allies hoped to gain help from the sound money Democrats after March 4, but political uncertainties prompted new alliances and negotiations.
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Newlscds
Chicas
the Post
Washington
Newlands
Nevada
Major McKinsey
Friends of the Umcoming
Sound Money Democrata
Earthquake Casualties Reported In Remote Island
A telegraph from Iran reports 2,000 deaths from an earthquake near a Persian island about thirty miles from its entrance. The island, population about 8,000, is home to some Arab residents. A separate dispatch notes a strong tremor shaking Bombay on January 21.
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London
Ieran
Fernja
Shaut Island
L. J. Gage for Treasury In Chicago Returns
Canton wires report a buzz that L. J. Gage may receive the Treasury portfolio with President McKinley’s circle weighing his quantifications and claims. Key figures Dawes Walton and Grosscup did not confirm the chatter while in Canton and have since departed for Chicago.
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L. J. Gage
Treasury
Chicago Basket
Canton
Kinley Haw
Chicago
Lymm J. Gage
Mr. Gage
Grosscup
Messrs Dawes and
Walton
Chita
Wichita Police Board Deliberates on Commissioners
A delegation of twenty citizens met to study recommendations for the Wichita police commissioners. Candidates include Dixon Papini and former board member, with Joseph Furnace and G. Spencer in partial agreement. A second caucus is planned this afternoon to influence final selections for governor’s appointment.
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Lypear Betas
Noretoe
Eee
Are & Hoten Opticants
Thortor Dixon Papmiini
The
Boar
Joseph Furnace
Aid G. &. Spencer
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Mackey Telegraph Financing And Baseball League Meeting
A private act provides 2,000,000 dollars for Mackey Telegraph extension and a 4 percent 10 year commercial mortgage notes. Central Baseball League organized as Evansville hosts a regional gathering with M. Schmidt and A. Steifel among delegates. Terre Haute and Cairo represented. Board of rectors approves settlement with Atlantic and Pacific bondholders.
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Jol W. Mackey
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Central Baseball League
Evansville
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Terre Haute
M. F. Schmidt
Cairo
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Little Rock
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Yoman
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M Setilermerst
Atlantic & Pacific
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