May Divvy Up The National Ticket Clash In Kansas
A Kansas political pageant unfolds over fusion between Populists and Democrats. Peffer hints at an arrangement by vote share. State Populist and Democratic leaders discuss conventions, possible endorsements, and the aim to secure the silver cause. A drummer incident outside Bank of Topeka mocks repudiationists amid heated public display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grvan
St. Lavaly
Altyer Tren
Kuneis
Democrats
Bepuliet
Empire Ticket
Ret Singh
Chidge
Torry
Bern
Aden
Union of Forces Trade
Hon Bomply
Cebiél
St Louis
Bryan
St. Louis
Rankin Aasen Endorsed In Campaign Report Mixup
A New York drummer meets Topeka hayseeds amid fresh political excitement in Topeka. The scene centers on Sixth Street and Kansas Avenue as crowds discuss tariff and reform, while Rankin Aasen and deputy Tolled Stratex feature in a local report about the Chicago convention echo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankin Aasen
Stratex
Imus Petsrseil
Chicago Convestien
Raul
Journal
Tar Wild
Wifl
New York
Bryan
Carlisle
Eran
Sixth Street
Kunsue Avenue
Plumb Relatives Bolster Campaign Fallout in Kansas
Emporia July 14 The Gazette reports that a family member of late Senator Plumb made a contribution to the Bryan campaign fund. The piece suggests mood on free silver and notes possible splits if Senator Plumb were alive, mentioning Teller and West Geo. Plumb referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumb
Emporia
Gasette
HL Timih
Uke Bryan
West Geo
Fran
Tinh
Teller
Pim
Salem Mornings End with Breakfast and Town Visit
In Salem, WL, Joly H Mr and Mr Bryan and several local residents began their morning with breakfast of eggs, potatoes, and berries at a sister’s home. Mr Bryan then attended to his mother’s estate at the courthouse while others visited neighbors. A planned demo for Contrafia drew attention, with Governor Abgeld invited as a principal speaker tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Joly H
Mr. Bryan
J We Hajrdeld
Mr Bryan
Mics Nange
Mamie Bryan
Mr Beye
Thimer Mine
Bryan
Slater
Mra
D. & Marshal
Seol Farui
Vic. J. Nirkan
Mills Closing Down After Textile Association Letter
Fall River Mass reports a circular from T Muctiz secretary of the Southern Textile Association lists 1220,000 looted terms for mills in this region. Factories in Atlanta Athens Georgia North Carolina Tennessee South Carolina Virginia Mississippi Kentucky Louisiana plan temporary closures through August 1 six days or until October 2. Middlexboro Kentucky notes Watt's Iron works to shut tonight affecting about two hundred workers due to low price of white iron.
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Fall River
Mass
Muctiz
Southern Textle Association
Ephrdica
Foltone
Atnhemm
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennesser
South Carolina
Virginia
Misssiel
Kentucky
Lowmana
Middlexboro
Watt
Will Be For Bryan Jaws Silverites Elect Delegates
The Jaws Silverites of Ule state met in convention at Piywa's hall. Thirty-five delegates will be selected for the St. Louis camer alists. Shawnes conmsty bird bonds were taken to Chicago in May by County Commissioner Scott Kelasy. Speer the purchaser will turn them over to BH. Ayers Ague Cure is warranted for malaria and bilious disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaws Silverites
Pes Matnes
Wilverites
Ule State
Piywa's
St. Louis
Chicago
Scott Kelasy
Efe
Will They Indorse Bryan At Chicago Convention
Reports from St Louis on July 14 detail Dr J J Mott of the Bimetallic League inquiring about Bryan indorsement. Kentuckian J K Taylor and Populists discuss Teller hopes and possible Bryan support, with doubt over endorsing and party unity shaping the Kentucky delegation’s plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
J. J. Mott
Bimetallic League of America
Chicago
Lin~dell
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Newlands
William P. St John
New York
Bryan
Ile Tonsa
J. K. Taylor
Paducah
National Committee
Paducah Herald
Kentucky
Teller
Wade
Teter
Keres
Iran
Tityan
Attempted assassination of President Faure at Paris review
Paris July 14 a failed gun attack on President Faure occurred as he reviewed troops in Lone Champs. A man fired a revolver but the president escaped harm. The shooter claimed he intended no lethal act and claimed to blame a bad cart. The crowd expressed great enthusiasm as rumors spread of the incident.
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Paris
Faure
Lone Champs
Orem
Her
Schent
Lone Chasiow
Ingalls Endorses McKinley in 1896 Politico Tug
The longtime Democrat Mr Ingalls, returning from the east, says he will support McKinley. He notes Iowa and state party leaders shaped the platform at last year’s Democratic convention, criticizing Brice and Brint for their stances on gold contracts and free coinage.
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Brice
Supreme Court
Weoanley? New York Democrat STime McKinley Endorsement
J Edward Simmons president of the Fourth National Bank announces opposition to the Chicago platform. He urges sound money Democrats to vote for McKinley, placing country above party and rejecting what he calls anarchistic revolution.
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New York
J. Edward Simmons
Fourth National Bank
Chicago
McKinley
Baline Be- Tor
Smoky River Zinc Mining Company Chartered in Kansan State
General Artz incorporates Smoky River Zinc Mining Company to buy real estate and mine for minerals and oil in western Kansas across Trego Gove Scott Loean Nese and Wallace counties with capital of 1,220,000. Founders include J Kellogs Walter Oakley G Martin O B Mecurdy EW.
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Artz
Kansan
Smoky River Zinc Mining Company
Wasld
Trego
Iehix
Gove
Scott
Loean
Nese
Wallace
Oreantee
Gamp
J, Kellogs
Walter Oakley
Martin
Mecurdy
Populist Leader Endorses Bryan for President in 1896
J H Turner, longtime secretary of the People's Party national committee, urges Populists to back William J Bryan for U S president. He argues Bryan has captured Democratic principles and aligned with Populist aims, urging unity to prevent McKinley from winning and to advance the party platform nationwide.
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Washington
J. H. Turner
National Committee
The
People’s Party
Atate—Ment
Bryan
Hewrit=s
Old Party
Domin
Wall Street
Nark
New England
New York
Preble
Helevine Thiu
Democratic
Chicago
Iteett
Massee
Democratic Party
Mio
Republican Party
United States
Papailiele
Forsee
People's Party
United Btarks
McKinies
Bloodthirsty Ex-President Calls for Free Silver Shootings
New York July 14. Ex-president H Ellery Anderson of the Stefannt club criticizes the Chicara convention platform in a letter to the New York Morning Journal suggesting revolutionary violence if free silver supporters are provoked. The Prohibition state convention is set for tomorrow with a earlier meeting of party leaders at Fifth Avenue hotel failing to produce firm attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ellery Anderson
New York
H. Ellery Anderson
Stefannt Club
New York Morning Journal
Ike Bryan
Thikthers
Uhie Oly
Fifth Avenue Hetel
FM. Stives
Z. Maloy
R, Maloy
John Trouth
Cyrus Leland Appointed
Cleveland announces national executive committee list with M A Hanna as chair and names including Wim Osborne secretary in Boston General Powell Clayton Arkansas Chas G Dawes Indiana Cyrus Leland Kansas Joseph H H Mantes Maine and others Payne Wisconsin N B Scott West Virginia. ninth member not yet chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Leland
Cleveland
M. A. Hanna
National Executive Committee
ML A Hanna
Wim
M. Osborne
Boston
Powell Clayton
Arkaine
Chas
G. Dawes
Nels
Durbin
Indiana
Kansas
Joseph HH. Mantes
Maine
Quay
Pennsylvania
Payne
Wisconsin
N. B Scott
West Virginia
Weather forecast and readings from today
Temperature at 2 o clock reached 98 degrees with southwest wind at 17 miles an hour. Prediction calls for fair weather today and tomorrow and continued heat. The weather bureau stated yesterday that light showers would occur at a few points in the central portion of the state.
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Weather Bureau
Burlington Route Luxurious Trains to Chicago and East
To Chicago St Louis and the East Via Burlington Route promises fast Vestibuled trains from the Missouri river to the east. Elaborate compartment sleepers at standard sleeper rates, free chairs of luxurious palters to St Louis, free chair cars and dining cars to Chicago. Ticket agents for tickets via Vestibuled Route to Chicago and Vestibuled Limited to St Louis. LWWareley General Passenger Agent St Louis Mo.
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Missouri River
St. Louis
Cnieuga Agi
Chicago
Wareley
St Louis
St Paul
Minneapolis
Burlington
Fight on train ends with preacher struck and travel arrest
A panic broke out on an Union Pacific westbound train near Topeka when J R Billett of Deering Harvesting Co knocked down a Lawrence preacher named Green after a seating dispute at Perry. Billett was arrested. Green recovered. Perry town marshal, law partners, and Topeka authorities coordinated the arrest and transport. The Rev Green, a noted Lawrence preacher, was involved. Billett, a traveling salesman, faced assault charges.
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Union Pacific
Perry
Topeka
J. R. Billett
Alex
Deering Harvesting Co
Lawrence
Green
Hillet
Clay Center
Mr. Green
Hillett
Mr. Elliott
Blliott
Santa Fe Junerion
Wrey
Elliott
Pati
Hoppentdl
Mai
Perry Town
Maretad
Piu Ant
Mobowsl
Ransor
Henry James McBowell
Biot
Dr. Miltett
Henry James
Hulett
Disastrous Kick Leads to Thigh Bone Removal
James McMullen, 49, of Banta Pe shops, underwent surgery at Sant P hospital for necrosis of the thigh after a horse kick six months ago. A diseased bone section, about two inches long and half the bone’s diameter, was removed due to swelling and pain that disabled him from work. The Post notes Mrs. Mackay’s father served as a dangerous times servant.
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James McMullen
Banta Pe
Sant P+ hospital
McMullen
Horae
Rowley Bros Receivership Closed as Drug Store Sold
The Rowley brothers receivership ends with the drug store sold and property divided. Judge Hazen accepts the receiver F A Snow report. receiver entitled to 125 dollars monthly. Emmett Rowley disputes several claims including a State Journal bill. The court notes customers often read the Journal and leave when it is unavailable.
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Rowley
Hazen
Emmett Rowley
Hig
The
State Journal
Mr. Brow
Te Journal
Gold Standard Advocate Denounces Silver Cranks
New York report shows Herr Most branding free silver supporters including Altgeld and Tilman as cranks while asserting a gold standard is superior He proposes a harsher value unit possibly diamonds and insists silver is too cheap and plentiful for currency Gold remains the sole correct medium of exchange.
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Tillman
Altgeld Gilver
Cranks
New York
Herr Most
East
The
Sun
Altgeld
Tilman
Thas
Wall Street
McKinley messages from Nebraska Young Men's Republican club
Canton Ohio July 14 receipt of a telegram from Nebraska lineal Young Men's Republican club praising McKinley and pledging strong support for Bryan as Democratic nominee. The letter notes the club’s growing strength and patriotism in opposing Populism and Chicago platform, signed by John B. Cunningslam president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
McKinley
Neraska
Lineal
Daly
Young Men's Republican Club
Willem McKinley
Ohio
Tellow
William 2
Bryan Ie
Messine
Chicago
Bryan
John B. Cunningslam
Hubbard's Receivership Faces Scrutiny in Snow Hamilton Case
Judge Hazen scathingly criticizes receiver Hubbard amid the Snow Hamilton controversy heard in district court. Hubbard ill and unable to fully explain accounts, with $19,200 in the Tecelvey bank awaiting division as parties clash. Bondsmen and the court debate responsibility while Hubbard remains a defaulter, as Hamilton interests push for rapid settlement. The record shows ongoing conflict over funds and accountability in the receivership.
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Hazen
Snow-Hamilton
District Court
Hubbard
Micro
Sald Judee Hazen
Iseick
Hubbed
Pgme
Anis
Mme, Vance
Hamilton
More Bonds Needed as Gold Withdrawals Mount
Gold withdrawals from the U S treasury continue with over a million dollars hoarded and a rising likelihood of a new bond issue to maintain government credit. A Washington dispatch notes $675,200 withdrawn on Monday with $375,000 for immediate transport and a growing pattern of hoarding both domestically and abroad. The Washington report cites heavy gold flows and a revenue day tally of $18 420 625.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Washington
D. C
Camona
Salem remembers "Bite" Bryan and early town life
July 14 Salem HL recounts a bygone era centered on William J Bryan. Residents recall the founder’s birthplace, the old court house, and the village’s growth from frontier roots to a palatial home era. The piece highlights Bryan’s legal career, family ties, and the town’s venerable streets lined with maple trees and well kept lawns.
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Salem
Bentor
Tyre Nas Uy
Aiweys
Bryan Seas
Mal Soneble
Tiyan
Hure
Canis Pargner
Ervan
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Louis
United Rive Mulls
Ts Bf Reyan
Seeninn
Culpepper Court
Wau
Bryan
Fénniriges
Daunehtar
Treeeilnan
Pitsase
Pune
Brvan
Erin
Howe
Court House
Furniah
Fetsuro
Democrats For Whamnley Organize No Money League
In St Louis in July, Democrats backing McKinley plan a no money league to pledge votes for his election and protection. Named supporters include James Dwlair, Charles Ho Tamer, John Sehullia, Lionberger, Mauri, Festus J. Walle, Walckerett Bell, Graham, Kehr, Priest and others as they aim to organize statewide support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
McKinley
No Money Democratic League
James D Wlair
Charles Ho Tamer
John Sehullia
Hi. Lionberger
Charles
Mauri
Gem Eames
Festus J. Walle
Walckerett Bell
NH Graham
Eroet
Ft Kehr
H.S. Priest
Divorces Granted by Judge Hizen gtani in Local Court
Judge Hizen gtani grants two divorces. Emery Zirkle is divorced from his wife Salle. Hoth requested it all and motions conclude.
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Hizen Gtani
Emery Zirkle
Salle
Hoth
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Bay
Tony
Binek
América
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Mi Cracy
Rankin Mason
Centralia
Ayers
Dr. Mott
Silver Forces
Electoral College
M. Faure
France
MR. Ingalls
M’kinley
Big Four Railroad
Weinley
Indorse Bryan
Turner
Rowley Bros
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Kinley
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Treasury
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