Satan's Shame and the St Louis Convention Gold Plank
An Emporia capitalist laments the St Louis convention's embrace of a gold standard platform. The letter accuses the Republican party of selling to Wall Street and money changers, tying the party to financial elites and denouncing the silver policy reversal as a national betrayal. The piece attacks party corruption, calls for reform, and warns of moral and economic peril for the nation.
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Emporia
Coluttet
H.C Whitfey
Republican Party
Jarsayr
Emporia Republican
St. Louis
Dilira
Urate
Walli
Dunia
Pemnocratic Party
Hairtetton
Smnich
Mupunlient
Congress
St Louis
Ita High Eatate
Hermit Cameron's Fourth Banner Causes Controversy
Fragmentary report recalls a local gathering where residents raised a banner for Hermit Cameron's Fourth celebration. The scene drew few neighbor women and sparked debate over liberty, justice, and loyalty amid rhetoric about treason and rebellion, with religious and moral overtones.
Missouri River Back Again In Old Channel
The Missouri River, described as an uprising force, has shifted back toward its historic channel through Atchison as floods surge. The current erodes hundreds of acres, menaces islands, and pushes water toward the Kansas line, while the Missouri shore rapidly advances along the riverbank.
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Kansas
Westward With the E E Rise to Veer Toward Plateau
Fragmentary text describes a westward movement toward a plateau with references to rocky mountains and Saint Pierre, mentioning production and plate purchases. specifics are unclear due to damage and OCR errors.
Blue River Destructive Flood Ravages River Valleys
Severe flooding along Blue River Valley causes rivers to overrun banks with extensive damage. The Union Pacific line at Marietta and Dieta flooded, bridges washed away, rails submerged, and trails cut off for days. Crop damage on Dettwur farm is substantial and incalculable.
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Rive Rapids
Hive Valley
Union Pacffc
Marrietta
Dieta
Bhue Vales
Detturs
Rev Don Colt to Leave for Allegheny City Call
The noted Wichita minister Rev Don Colt will depart Wichita for Allegheny City Pa. The church there has extended a unanimous call. Colt said he would not remain in Wichita under the old rite and felt it his duty to accept the Allegheny City call.
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Wichita Minster
Allegheny City
Wichita
Don & Colt Wil Jenge
Ote
Colt
Fort Scott Man Shoots Rival J H Van Horn
Alec Cochran shot J H Van Horn at Cortitan farm after Cochran confronted him over a rejected marriage. Van Horn allegedly threatened to harm Cochran. Cochran fired when Van Horn refused to surrender. coroner's jury found the shooting was in self defense.
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Fort Scott
J. H. van Horn
van Horn
Alecandyr Cochran
Cochran
Qochran
Cochran Fred
Death of Mr Soder in wagons accident near McPherson
A wagon accident two miles north of town killed Mr Jofxeon and seriously injured another man, as a team frightened by horns pulled the wagon free of its pole. The driver was thrown violently to the ground and died instantly.
Cow Killed After Escaped Death In Farm Incident
A farm accident near Lindsbors ends with a cow killed after a milker named Minnie Moon narrowly escapes injury. Atlee Danielson received a shock and remained unconscious for hours. Both her feet were injured as a horse or animal use tore off several toes. one foot may be permanently damaged.
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McPherean
Lindsbors
Minnie Moon
Fightning
Keting
Atlee Danielson
Revenue collections report for Kansas district in June
Leavenworth July 7 internal revenue figures show June totals for the Kansas district at 225 7174 dollars with sources including whiskey stamps 20462, special tax stamps 519.97, beer stamps 665, and other assorted taxes adding up to 4 885.37. The office notes robust collections and emphasizes the annual government tax due at the end of June.
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Leavenworth
Internal Revenue Office
Clearing Out Joints Beattie Officers at Work
Beattie officers at work as town tightens law and order after a rash of rust damaged crops. Farmers fear two thirds of the wheat and oats may be lost to rust while officials press for municipal discipline. Mysterious death of Roy Hoover near Potts watuenle reservation is reported. the 19 year old and his pony died within minutes with no evident cause. First new wheat shows promise as threshing begins near Abilene with a 52 pound sample. Salvation Army camp meeting underway in Corpe Rapids drawing attendees from across the state.
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Beattie
Roy Hoover
Hotton
Ray Hoover
Prank Hoover
Pottsw Watuenle Reservation
Front Oak
Bey
Pony
Wes Clear
Weil
Abilene
Ghia Jobota
Suit by Marion Bank in Murion County Lands Case
W P Morris receiver of First National Bank of Murion asks court to recover a land tract valued at 50 000 fraudulently transferred to E M Donnen, former bank president. Numerous defendants including J S Dean. Lawrence appeal case seeks 500 reversal. Davis sues city for 5000 after injury, wins judgment. city appeals claim excess evidence.
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W. PF. Morris
First National Bank of
Lawrence Wsiyng
John Davin
Davis
Gee
Skye
Douglas
Farm Ty on Little Been Owned by Many Years
John Milcham sells his Parm, Tok Twin Mileham 3016 bis beau at A Lees Soa Kansas avenue. Electric fan nature at Lee's Kansas avenue.
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John Milcham
Tok Twin Mileham
Lee's
Soa
Kansas Avenue
Topeka Woman Sues City for 10000 Damages
Elizabeth Myers sues the city of Topeka for ten thousand dollars claiming personal injuries from a broken sidewalk on Kansas Avenue near Nineteenth Street. She alleges permanent disability, dependency on charity, and that the sidewalk was in disrepair and dangerous. D Tilotton represents her in the suit.
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Elizabeth Myers
Topeka
Miia Myers
Sn A
Kansas Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Myers
Henderson Snow damage suit ends in withdrawal
The Henderson-Snow damage suit against Snow’s paper titled for 910,000 damages over an article accusing Colonel Henderson ofembezzlement while practicing law in Winfield will be dismissed on motion by attorney E W A Austin. The parties agreed Snow will print a retraction and cover all costs including attorneys’ fees.
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Henderson
Ecourt
Ewa Austin
Snow
Winfield
School Board Meeting on High School Use and Textbook Revisions
Regular monthly meeting of new school bound held at High school with limited business. Gen Bradford sought use of Territorial High for High School Cadets but was refused. Textbook committee ordered to correct errors in Excelsior fourth and fifth readers. Lucile Stauferd of Omaha seeks city musical supervisor post. application filed.
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T High Schoo
Bradford
Lucile Stauferd
Omaha
Rousio
Supreme Court Opens With Brief Oral Arguments
The Supreme Court convened this morning with most cases set for oral argument on brief submissions. Ivan D. Rogers of Wellington was admitted to practice. A notable verdict involved the Asbell murder case from La Belle County, finding the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree. Out of town lawyers present included J. D. McCue of Independence and W. Daugherty of Wichita.
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Supreme Court
Ivan D. Rogers
Wellington
Amorican Lead Peel
Company A
Mart E. Champiyn
Sedz
Wik Gwunty
State of Kansas
Jarione
J. D. McCue
Independence
W. Ginxee
Imbus
A. V. Daugherty
Wich
F. W. Bentley
Wichita
CH. Kimball
Parkshay
Candee Ty
Two Jointists Guilty in District Court
Two jointists pleaded guilty in district court this morning and received fines. Mike Haloran of Rossville was fined 200 dollars and ordered to jail for 0 days after pleading to two counts. Omer Cunningham pled guilty to one count, fined 100 dollars and 20 days in jail. Cunningham, 17, said Foss offered and tended bar at Crase Fisder joint. He was arrested about two weeks ago during a raid.
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Mike Haloran
Rossville
Omer Cunningham
Cunningham
Mike Foss Offer& Joh
Western traffic rates talks end without agreement
Executive managers of the western toads met yesterday in Chicago to discuss the transmis sion curd passenger situation. They failed to reach a settlement as direct roads between Kansas City and Denver seek abolition of rates while indirect lines prefer to keep them. If revenues are harmed another meeting will be called to settle the dispute.
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Western Toads
Tn Chicaen
Kansas City
Wahwut
Colorado
Katinas City
Denver
Martern
Bicycle riders strike at Topeka fair grounds
A clash occurred when a Kansas City party arrived at Topeka fair grounds to secure stalls. Bicycle teams reported stolen wear and paraphernalia, prompting a practice suspension until the board assured coverage for losses and replacements.
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Kansia
Topeka
Foster
Hill Whitney Rivalry Turns on New York Delegation
New York report says ex secretary Whitney was rejected in favor of Senator Hill as leader of the New York delegation. Rumors of discord between them are confirmed as Hill seeks credit, with papers and leaders criticizing his influence and positions as too mild for gold interests.
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New York
Whitney
Senator Hill
Mill
the Sun
Guid Tuen
Mall
Expres
Maite Slater Files Cross Petition in Divorce Suit
Maude Slater, formerly Blaise Usher, seeks restoration of her maiden name and requests the court grant her cross petition in the divorce case filed by her husband in district court. She denies cruelty claims, alleges habitual drunkenness, and describes a history of abusive conduct witnessed by others. She notes a three year old son and argues the husband is dangerous.
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Maite Slater
Maude Slater
Slater
Blaise Usher
Asa Regul
Silver Service Gift to battleship Indiana Completed
A silver service presented by Indiana citizens to the battleship Indiana is finished and to be exhibited today. The set contains about 40 pieces weighing around 200 pounds with many large items lined with 22 carat gold. The total cost exceeds a substantial sum.
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Indiana New York
Indiana
Lizzie Richardson Acquitted In County Case
Lizzie Richardson was acquitted as Justice Grover announced the decision after the morning session. Logan Justis, the complaining witness, must pay costs totaling 48.50 to Marshall County Bonds as the case collapsed due to lack of proper testimony. The State Board of School Fund Commissioners accepted 50,000 Marshall County refunding bonds in place of the same amount due, with new bonds running 30 years at 4 percent interest. Secretary Coburn, of the State Board of Agriculture, returned from Wisconsin where he promoted the dairying interests.
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Lizzie Richardson
Grover
Logan Justis
Marshall County
State Board of School Fund Commissioners
Coburn
FD. Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Burlington Route trains offer through service to north
Two daily through trains from Missouri river points to the north via the Burlington Route. Day train features observation vestibule sleepers, free chair cars, and dining cars north of Council Bluffs. Night train offers sleepers to Omaha Council Bluffs and Sioux City with parlor cars to Sioux City north. Consult ticket agent. DeWitt's Col l and Cholera Cure claimed to subdue intestinal inflammation.
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St Paul
Minneapolis
Burlington
Missouri River
Santa Fe Route Excursion Advertisement and Notices
SANTA FE ROUTE Home seekers excursion fare from Sunday plus 32.00 to points in Arkansas and Indian Territory. Towtsiaen Tickets sold July 7 to 1, good twenty Wake up Jacob day is breaking says DeWhts Little Early Risers to the man who had taken them. Curry Bros relocate their clear store from 414 Kan eas eVenue to 138 East Fifth Street. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises broken edge collars made smooth.
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Arkansas
Indian Territory
Jacob
G. W. Stans
Remoryal
Curry Bros
Kaneas eVenue
East Fifth Street
Populist Plan Aims Teller Ticket If Democrats Ignore Mim
In St Louis on July 7 the Populist and silver factions pressed a plan to back Senator Teller for president, with Bland as a possible fallback. The agreement, discussed after walkouts at Chicago, envisages Teller winning Populist nomination and silver party backing, while independents and Republicans would rally to Teller if nominated.
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St Louis
Bland
People’s Party
Silver Party
Sergeant-at-Armes McDowell
People's Party
Teller
Marty
Dubais, Pettierew
Diabois
Cannon
Pettigrew
Mantle
Ten
Chicago
Telier
St. Louis
Tey
Washington
Tolier
St Louia
Dy- Los
Pettigrey
Naonal
Taubeneck
Dayir
Texas
Patterson
Rocky Mouraain News
Denver
Bor
A. L. Mites
Davison County
Tennessee
Alabama
Gla
North Centina
Tennesee
New Hampshire Delegation Opposes Bolting Convention
Chicago July 7 New Hampshire members held a caucus to gauge the convention outlook and favor staying in with no plans to bolt. National Committeeman Sullaway said New Hampshire would not abandon the convention under any circumstances and mocked Eastern delegates who might bolt.
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New Hampshire
Chicago
Sulloway
National Committee Members Announced for 0 Chosen
Chicago July 7 lists national committee members for 0 chosen with many states named. Arkansas Thomas C MecRea Colorado Adair Wilson Connecticut Carlos French Florida Samuel Pascoe Georgia Char Howell Iowa Charles A Walsh G Jotnson Kentucky Urer Louisiana N C Blanchard Maryland Arthur P Gorman Massachusetts John W Corcoran Michigan SG Stevenson Minnesota D W Lawler Mississippi W V B Sullivan Nebraska To bias Castor New Hampshire A W Sullowar New Jersey James Smith 3p New York John Sheehan North Carolina Joseph Daniels Ohio John F BicLean Pennsylvania W F Harris South Dakota James M Woods Texas James G Dudley Utah A W Dunn Vermont A B Smalley Washington Hi Wallace West Virginia J G McGraw Wisconsin S Wall Wyoming W J Helli day Arizona W H Dursoge Alabama California Delaware Indiana Maine Missouri Nevada North Dakota Creeton Rhode Island Virginia New Mexico Oklahoma and District of Columbia and Alaska have not yet made their
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Chicago
National Committee
Arkansas
Thomas C MecRea
Colorado
Adair Wilson
Connecticut
Carlos French
Piorida
Samuel Pascoe
Georgia
Char Howell
Ahs
George Alngie
Trnole
Gahan
Iowa
Charles A. Walsh
G. Jotnson
Kentucky
Urer
Louisiana
N.C. Blanchard
Maryland
Arthur P. Gorman
Massachusetts
John W. Corcoran
Michigan
Stevenson
Minnesota
D. W. Lawler
Mississippi
W. V.B Sullivan
Atantara
A. J. McHattan
Nebraska
Tobias Castor
New Hoeipetitre
A. W Sullowar
New Jersey
James Smith
New York
John Sheehan
North Caroline
Joseph Daniels
Ohio
John F. BicLean
Pennsylvania
W. F. Harris
South
Chrolina
Senator Timen
South Dakota
James M. Woods
Tentieuses
J. BM
Texas
James G. Dudley
Utah
A.W. Dunn
Vermont
A B. Smalley
Washinton
Hi . Wallace
West Virginia
J. G. McGraw
Wisconsin
Wall
Wyoming
W. J. Helliday
Arizona
W. H. Dursoge
Alabama
Delaware
Ind
Maine
Missouri
Nevada
North Dakota
Creeton
Rivode Island
Virginia
New Mexica
Oklahoma
Dist Rice
Columbia
Alaska
Plans of Gold Men Will Submit to the Majority
Chicago July 7 The eastern gold standard camp shows a settled plan with leaders all against it though they will submit to the majority. The report outlines a move toward unity and the possibility of tempered actions under central leadership. The fragment suggests internal divisions and looming decisions amid the gold standard debate.
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Chicago
Convention Delegation Supports Gold Standard Platform
The Brantana delegation agrees to let the national Republican convention proceed with the gold standard platform. Each state Democrats decision will determine support for the platform and national ticket in their respective states.
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Whitney
Brantana
Crushed in the Crowd Causes Rough Handling of Senators
Chicago July 7 reports describe a crowd crush at doors during a political event. Senator Harris of Tennessee was roughly handled and knocked down. Senator Berry of Arkansas, aided by a crutch, was jammed against a wall and had his crutch wrenched away. Senator Jones of Arkansas urged a permanent official sergeant at arms to prevent such outrages.
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Chicago
Harris
Tennessee
Berry
Arkansas
Senator Jones
Leaders Arrive in Hall at Convention Day
In Chicago July 7 Senator Jones of Arkansas arrived at the convention hall and greeted attendees. Senator Cockrell of Missouri discussed with Bland supporters while Senator White of California and Senator Harris of Tennessee entered. The crowd cheered when a Bland fund entered the south entrance with “Dixie” and then “Columbia” as the air filled with excitement. The eastern delegation arrived late and the New York and Empire State groups remained quiet as the scene unfolded.
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Senator Jones
Arkansas
Altgeld
Cockrell
Missouri
Uke
Sam
United States
Senator White
California
Harris
Tamagi Tennenseein
Senate
Tennessee
Frederick R Coudert
Grint
Jerry Simpson
Medicine Lodge
Ladtice
Boles
8 Rites
ASL
Eption
Mr. Whitney
New Fork
Empire State
George Fred Williams
New York
Market Report Delivers Mixed Grain Movements and Rises in Provisions
The market notes a firmer tone in September wheat futures with initial declines later recovering as demand improves. Corn mirrors wheat with opening softness followed by gains, while oats stay quiet but firm. Provisions rise on firmer stock prices, with September contracts showing notable upticks across pork and ribs, lifting the overall market tone.
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Northwest
Urkin Ebermons
Bkentbe
Dakotas
Ste Gats
Chicago Livestock Market Report and Prices
Market notes show 12 000 cattle feet? over. Hogs led by brisk buyers with mixed prices from 0.54 to 0.88. Cattle receipts 2700 with Texans and beef types. calves, blockers and feeders around 2.10. Sheep receipts 6000 with market strengthening. Kansas City Produce Market notes wheat unchanged with No 2 red around 0.50.
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Buon
Kansas City
Market notes on corn and cattle at Kansas City and London
Grain and livestock prices show mixed activity with corn and white wheat firm in spots. Cattle receipts at Kansas City reach 2,808 with steers around 2003.20, hogs lightly traded, and market quiet overall. London and Liverpool grain futures steady while New York reports foreigners selling wheat and Chicago shows mixed provisions and futures action.
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Kansas City
Kansan City
Chipmenta
Texas
Parkers
Seba
Dogo
Ehiptiwata
Salem API
Texac
London
Liverpool
Wales
New York
Chicago
Lord
Reba
Bottarstwe Park
Topeka Grain Exchange
Topeka
Ae i Taney
Vance
Manhattan
Poe
Tos
Lepeeene
Tae Neeves
R Pac
Mall
Amy Ss
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