Sword of Fire Rises in Senate Describes Tillman Attack on Cleveland
Senator Tillman delivers a fiery denunciation attacking President Cleveland. He accuses government officials and gold interests of robbing the people, denounces the silver and tariff policies, and warns of looming economic and civil strife amid calls for reform and accountability in federal power.
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Vasurseros
Senate
Tilinas
Tillmen
Tillman
United States
Suermen
New York
Cam
Slater and Sek Gamblers
Wall Street
Elm Mare
Tham Elvan
Persam
Pol
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Ple
Treasury
Rom Mangnolesetts
Judas
Kentucky
House
Ohio
Cuartaianry
Hay
Congress
Rch
Senator Attacks President Over Gold Reserve Controversy
A senator accuses the president of contradictions between public professions and actions regarding the gold reserve. He cites confiscation pressure in 1893 and claims the executive secretly issues bonds, eroding trust and suggesting private gain. He labels the president a tyrant-like figure with vanity and obstinacy, predicting a historic failure.
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Bass
National Credit
Foster
Treasury
Bouda
Republican Party
White House
Tramp Heading Reclaims Liberty Through Rites, Representatives’ Stance
A fragmentary report notes tramped pedestrians and beggars on streets seeking relief and bread as wolves loom. It mentions a future act with rites in hand to regain liberties allegedly stolen, and quotes representatives contending “have world” as a key phrase.
Democratic Committee to Meet in Topeka February 28
The Democratic State Central Committee will convene in Topeka on Friday February 28 at 4 p.m. in the Hotel Throop parlors to decide representation and set timing for a state convention to choose delegates for the national convention in Chicago July 7 1596. Western Democrats seek larger representation while eastern Govenor Overmyer critics claim reduced influence.
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Topeka
Democratic State Central Committee
W. H. L. Papperiti
Concordia
Chajrama J. & Richardson
Democratic Brain Central Poctultion
Throop
Chicago
Overmyer
Sullivan Injured On Rock Island Peoria Line
In Davenport John L. Sullivan, after a performance, became intoxicated and fell from a rear train platform between Lafayette and Gaiva. He fought helpers, refused medical aid, and walked away once again. A surgeon treated minor cuts and bruises before he left on another train.
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Peoria
Lil
Davenport
John L. Sullivan
Rock Island & Peoria
Lafayette
Gaiva
Sullivan
Bit
Bin
No More Calamity Talk at Populist Revival
The Populist league revival featured Scott Tells the Fopalists to Drop Calamity talk. Scott urged focusing on higher aims as he said calamity talk won’t help. Stewart spoke on reforms at state institutions and criticised partisan control of state offices.
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As. Scott
Populisr League
S M.scott
Walter N. Allen
A. A. Stewart
State Asylum For the Deaf and Dumb
Scott
Stewart
Alien
National Committee
St. Louis
Washington
People’s Party
All Men Under Arms Enlistment In Caracas War Mobs
A Caracas dispatch to the World reports Germany will demand immediate payment of a railroad debt. Havana may see a German squadron enforce it. Venezuela plans to meet the demand, with daily militia enrollments rising. Sixteen thousand men have joined in Caracas alone as patriotism spreads.
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New York
Caracas
Paris
Germany
Havana
Venezuela
Ilose
Spotted fever rages at Rusk convict camp
Epidemic of spotted fever strikes a convict camp near Rusk with guards and convicts ill. Five deaths reported in a day as workers abandon posts and fear spreads to the city of Rusk and nearby areas. Widespread alarm noted.
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Fort Wouts
Ruskive
Rusk
Ex-Slaves Meet to Consider Pension Petition Plan
A meeting at Rev. Mr. Qualls Church in North Topeka was held by ex-slaves to discuss petitioning Congress for pensions. A. H. Henderson opened, George Charles Jr. elected chair, committees of five on organization chosen. The crowd of mostly aging ex-slaves voiced enthusiasm and agreed to reconvene Monday February.
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W. E Stewart
J. J. Monroe
Geo. Churlea Jr
A. King
A Scales
Peffer's Hit on Funeral Bill Becomes Sole Fruitful Measure
A brief, pointed notice asserts that Peffer's action on the funeral bill stands as the only result bearing fruit. The wording emphasizes the bill as the central outcome, with a sharp, partisan edge typical of the period's political commentary.
Senator Peffer bill on public funds draws wide attention
From Washington Jan. 29 a State Journal special correspondent reports that Senator Peffer’s congressional expenditure bill has attracted broad notice. Senator Spofford requests a copy of Peffer’s speech and supporting data for the congressional library. Peffer cites early contingent fund charges and funeral expenses for Garfield and Plumb as examples, arguing for stronger rules and noting public support for restrained spending. He also highlights Senator Plumb’s funeral costs and the controversy over allowances for official expenses.
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State Journal
Washington
Peffer
Spofford
Lbrarium
Congress
Congressional Library
Paffer Sa
House
Senate
Paffer’s
Peiferstys
Cus
Senster Peiffer
Republic
Garfield
Bliss
Accew
Hamilton
Keyburn and
Boynton
Susan A. Edson
Plumb
Kanzas
Plumb Frat
Preston
Wasoiuzion
Kassie City
St Lawre
Batkaesterkfe
Aimuttes
Kaussas
Wabshinton
Stir Railroad
Pullman
Henatar Petter Wis
Injure
Paull
Reambu
Equbarse Hou
C. EB. Stueven
Eaten by Cannibals on Tiburon Island Tale
Five gold prospectors traveling on Tiburon island are reported killed after being captured by the Saria Indians. One survivor arrives at a Mexican ranch, claiming his companions were butchered and eaten. He notes missing rich gold ornaments and possible mines on the island.
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Tiburon Island
Saria
Iodisas
Sam Peters Moves Against Chief Justice Martin in Kansas
A political maneuver unfolds as Sam Peters seeks the Republican nomination for chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court against Judge David Martin. Cy Leland backs Peters, aiming to disrupt Martin and gain county influence, with plans including a slate to shift seats in the Seventh district and nominate Harry Gordon for Congress in Wichita. The scheme overlaps with police board appointments and statewide influence, signaling a tightly run political machine in early Topeka reporting.
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Sam Peters
Justce
Anpreme Court
David Martie
Peters
Topeka
Afr. Peters
Cy Leland
David Martle
Jusica
Petera Henever
San Peters
Kansas
Kal
Kansai
Firer
David Murtin
Big County
Leland
Lulach
Atchison
Fgstfoc
Thas
Martin
Marty
Republican Party
Judes Marti
Paters
Peters Clatimant
Ivingen
Petere Leland
Wostil
Diet Justice
David Martin
Chester S. Long
Long
Harry Gordon
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Barry Gordon
Pelical
Morrell
Wiebta
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Chester Tang
Daniel M. Frost
Garden City
Frost
Larned Land Office
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Wasmxeton
Wyatt Smith
Robert KR
Elder
Green
W. Perrine
Piten
Jobe S. Landes
Thomas H. McConnell
Melrose
Johms
BleCormick
Webster
James Cashero
Wm. Beddows
Fort Scott
Robert A. Cameron
Medicine Lodge
Daniel R Pelton
Rossaue
Josiah RV. Atkinson
M. Kattan
William H. Barber
Kirwin
Eugene A. Brewster
Oxford
Sampeters
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Murray Myers
Oscar Smith
Consland Tity
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Wilts
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