McKinley accepts notes on the nation’s peril and pledge
President McKinley offers a defense of his administration and party policy in a public address. He defends currency reform, tariffs, and national credit, asserts the government’s duty in Philippine affairs, and calls for unity to meet economic and international challenges with resolve and honor.
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Tron
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Hague
Europe
European Alliance
Sajuies
Pacific
Cvat
China
UW UN
Dey Orme
Danbe
Spain
Porto Rico
Philippines
International UN
Thonor
Repollivran
Iverty
Mudiex
Fercbie Eusie
Aly
Republican Party and Lincoln Era Reference Oration
A historical speech praising the Republican party for liberty and emancipation from its founding. The speaker frames the party as the liberator from oppression and calls for cooperation across parties. The address expresses gratitude for nomination notice and appreciation to the community and constituency behind the endorsement.
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Republican Party
Freeiom
Party of Liberty and Emancipation
Lincoln
Parer
Taggart and Johnson Lead Democratic Campaign Team
Chicago July 1 Senator Jones departs for Lake Minnetonka while Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis is slated as campaign chairman and Johnson as executive head. Plans fix August notification to Bryan and Stevenson with Indianapolis as possible site though not definite. National HQ remains in Chicago with operations housed in the auditorium annex, same rooms used in 1896.
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Will
Chicago
Jones
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
The
Chronicle
Taggart
Indianapolis
Johnson
Senator Jones
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Stevenson
Kansas City
Benator Jones
Hoosier
Auditorium
Chinese residents seek damages over quarantine actions
In San Francisco July 13 Chinese residents of the quarantined Chinatown plan to seek about $2000 in damages. Attorneys say lists of losses will form the basis for suits against the city or the federal government. Consul General Ho You has not decided the course. lawyers contend bubonic plague never existed in Chinatown and justify the authorities’ actions.
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San Francisco
San
Ho You
Chinatown
Jack Williams Captured Near Abbene
Salina Kansas July 11 Jack Williams once a Saline county deputy sheriff and perjury convict captured last evening by Deputy Sheriff George Meyers near Abbene after fleeing post appeal ruling. Levy County School Tax Independence Kansas July Trustees levy two mills for Mon Homery county Bish school and allocate funds including $200 for library and laboratory equipment.
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Jack Williams
Salina
Kan
Saline County
Supreme Court
Hkting
Sherif George Meyers
Abbene
Levy
Independence
Mon
Homery County Bish
School Home Row Sparks Dickenson Feud Over Gift
In South Dickinson a dispute arises over a school house on an acre bought by John Baxter for district 12. A 380 building stood there but the deed was not recorded and the land mortgaged. Foreclosure passes to HH Thayer who plans to move the building for a farm dwelling. The district seeks relief but may lose the structure.
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South Dickinson
John Baxter
HH. Thayer
Justice Estee Names Walter Halling Court Clerk
In San Francisco on July 13, Judge H. H. Estee of the United States district Court of Hawaii appointed Walter Halling of Portland Missouri, a nephew of Senator Perking of California, as clerk of his court. A concert by Marshall's band is set for Garfield Park at five this evening.
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San Francisco
H. H. Estee
United States District Court of
Hawaii
Walter & Halling
Portland
Senator Perking
California
Santa Fe rail beautification effort ends
Two years after Santa Fe appointed a landscape gardener to beautify station and shop grounds, the program was abolished under Third Vice President Barr. Gardens died out, stations look barren, and maintenance relies on station staff. Supporters say continuing interest would cost little compared with public appreciation.
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Santa Fe
Presient
Notting
Topeka
Ta Fe
Santa Fe Pushing Car Safety Coupler Program
Santa Fe accelerates work to equip its locomotives with safety couplers, meeting demand from railroads. Production delays due to manufacturer limits push completion toward month end. August 1 set as final deadline, with cars soon being fitted and sent to points.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fee
Pola
PLACES FOR ENGINEMEN TOPEKA VACANCIES IN SANTA FE POOL
The Santa Fe at Topeka posts two regular pool vacancies due to unusual business. Engineers and firemen are urged to apply by July 17 and July 18 respectively. The oldest eligible engineer or fireman on the extra board will be given the new regular run.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Santa ¢F
Roundhouse
Irving Wellman
W. FP. McLain
Firemen Protest Monster Engines Killing Firemen
A Chicago based grievance committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen meets to demand changes on the giant monster engines now used by major railroads. They call for two firemen per engine or shortened runs, citing triple the work and doubled coal use without raise in pay. Railroads on major routes including Rock Island, Burlington, Santa Fe, Alton, Northwestern, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Lake Shore, and others employ the locomotives amid looming labor actions.
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Chigesa
Ute Far Agate
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Chicago
Rock Itrand
Burlington
Santa Fe
Alton
Northwestern
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Lake Shore
Mleticun Central
Pennsylvania
Western Tillmus
Wabash
Erie
Grand Trunk
Ulinots Central
New Men for the Reds Strengthen Team, New Manager
At a meeting of the Santa Fe wavy bail team in Porters, an election named William Sherman as manager and Mark Sullivan as captain. The team gains several new men and opens under new leadership, with a lineup featuring Blair at catcher, Sherman pitching, Wahle at first, Dab eee at second, Wagner at short, Larkins in center, and Ira Henry in right.
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Santa Fe Wavy
Railona
Belg
Williate Sherman
Mart’ Sullivan
Wuppie
Gaushman
Reds
Blair
Sherman
Frank Wahle
Srep Dab Eee
Adve Cence
Waleft Field
Sullivan
Sed
Larkins
Reht Feld
Ira’ Henry
COLORADO A SUMMER MECCA Travel to the Mountain State
Crowds pour into Denver as multiple rail lines report record passenger volumes. The Rio Grande, Burlington, Union Pacific, Rock Island, and Santa Fe railways struggle to handle the surge with trains arriving late or overloaded. Officials note unprecedented interest and equipment demands amid July heat and holiday travel.
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Mountain State
Denver
Hio Grande
Burlington
Tony
Rock Island
Kansas
Santa Fe
Colorado
Santa Fe tourist and railroad notices reach Santa Fe
A Santa Fe department issues a booklet listing rail fares from major cities to summer resorts, aiding travel planning. A separate illustrated tour guide covers Colorado and California trips. The theaters list, population, and venue capacities may help attract winter attractions. Union Pacific earnings are projected around 5 million after fixed charges and 4 million in dividends. Dispatched from Ratón, W A Grey’s ten day Topeka visit is noted alongside an eye injury in a Santa Fe shop and a preliminary hearing for Walter Below, a Santa Fe brakeman charged with assault to kill.
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Santa Fe Capesnats Department
Santa Fe
Colorado
California
Raton
W. AL. Grey
Topeka
Heliermaker
Robert Cunningham
Walter Below
Enwinerr TE. Wilson
Jicdee Cornell
Triniiad
Indian Youth Tarby Held Over Trunk Dispute at Chilocco
Murph Tarby a Yuma Indian from Yur Aris attended Chilocco Indian School Oklahoma. He left for harvest work then visited Haskell Institute Lawrence. police traced his trunk to Topeka and Lawrence. Chilocco authorities ordered him held and informed assistant superintendent Helnecke Tecumseh. Tarby plans to carry written permission next time to avoid police restraint.
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Murph Tarby
Chilocco
Oklahoma
Haskell
Lawrence
Tarby
Cilocco
Hutchinson
Prainms
Haskell Institute
Tecumseh
Heinecke
Yur, Aris
Income Tax Plank Explained by Indiana Democrat
Samuel B. Morse, Indiana member of the Democratic resolutions committee, explains why the income tax plank was omitted from the Kansas City platform. He attributes the oversight to haste in preparing the draft and notes no deliberate effort to exclude the provision, recounting conversations with Indiana delegates and Mayor Harrison of Chicago.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel B. Morse
Indiana
Kansas City
United States
Sam
Hill
Tillman
Tinnan
Harrison
Chicago
Income tax stance echoed in political remarks
Mayor Harrison quoted Mr Abbott and Senator Tian discussing the income tax dedication read to the press. The speaker suspects an accidental omission in copies and expects Mr Bryan to clarify his party's position on the issue.
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Harrison
Abbott
Tian
Bryan
Hrynn
Democratic Party
Weightman Leaves for Summer Engagement with Lewis Concert Co
Topeka singer Frank Weightman signs with the Lewis Concert company for a short summer engagement. An English entertainer, he built his reputation in Britain before moving to Topeka three years ago. Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly reports tickets selling July 7 for a round trip via Santa Fe Route at 1.59. Trains run 7:20 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. The Garfield Park concert tonight features Marshall's band at 3 o'clock.
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Lewis Concert Company
Frank Weightman
Topeka
Stort
Mr. Weightman
Ottawa
Ottawa Chautau Assembly
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