Kansas Parties Split Over Lewelling for Governor
Democrats and Free Silver Republicans refuse Lewelling as governor candidate. Populists push Lewelling amid widespread party dislike, while both major blocs seek a new man. Prohibitionists and rank and file factions reject Morrill. voters seek a third option amid mutual distrust and looming landslide risks.
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Lewelling
Rokernor
Morrill
Kansas
Sock
Mortill
Eement
Lewellitds
Fife Cone
Fred Crowe
Cos OI
Aries Peo
Letwelline
Deivet
Teckel
Kan Pas
Levelling
Democrats
Cxn
Digermyer
Gary Car Wttord
Giarecard
Some Republican leaders seek McKinley West trip
After a lengthy executive committee meeting in Canton the group urged promoting a western tour for William McKinley or a speech in that region. The committee discussed recruiting efforts and possible sites in Omaha or Lincoln to expand campaign momentum.
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Canton
Republicans Object As Bryan Returns To Lincoln Cap City
Crowds greet W J Bryan upon return to Nebraska capitol city amid decorations and fanfare. State officials complain of implied pressure to attend a partisan rally before the legislature. a Georgia request for a Nebraska fair to aid Bryan’s nomination is noted, with Adjutant General Berry's telegram cited.
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Dincon
Neb
Auiy
W. J. Bryan
Capitol City
Firgan
Lincoln
Tay
Nebracke
Russell
Turing
Capitel
Oginlan
Bryan
Lincolln Citien
Gener Berry
Takeh
Georgia
Nebraska
Baldunts
Atlanta
Garry Acehos
Ex Governor Anthony Ill in Topeka Hospital Care
Ex Governor George T. Anthony, state irrigation commissioner, arrived in Topeka from Ottawa and is seriously ill at Copeland hospital. He has suffered kidney trouble for over ten years and is under Dr Sheldon governing care. He may be moved to a sanitarium near Bas Creek after recovery.
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George T. Anthony
Trennance Comminssioner
Topeka
Ottawa
Copeland Ho
Sheldon Governne
Teseruti- Galy
Vanderbilts Hovering Amidst Deathbed Plight
Vanderbilt rests fitfully after a near death episode. New York reports indicate Mr. Vanderbilts sr. had a restful night and shows modest improvement. Physicians state he slept well and is better than yesterday. Family members and doctors remain hopeful despite critical condition.
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New York
Cornutius Vanderbil, Sr
Mr. Vanderbt
Dex Jas W. MrLant
Wm H. Draper
Francis
Weather Summary For Topeka And Southwest Regions
Light rain fell across Topeka and vicinity with about a quarter inch of water reported. By 2 o clock the thermometer read 73 degrees as a warm front moved in, and a shower followed. Local thunder storms are expected this afternoon with fair weather tomorrow. The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and varied temperatures from the low to mid 70s, with clearer conditions in Colorado and Texas.
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Topeka
Jennings Enya
Weather Bureau
Cody
Stary
Colorado
Texas
Gould Wins Suit to Avoid Taxes on Inheritance
New York reports J Gould won a case to block a correction of a $5,000,000 inheritance tax. The suit challenged a measure tied to his father Jay Gould. The decision allows Gould to avoid payment of the disputed tax liability.
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New York
J. Gould
Issult
Hie Fwiher
Jay Goult
Ex-Guy Waite Deposed Over Bryan Endorsement Split
Denver July 1 ex political figures report Guy Waite ousted as chair of Colorado delegation after backing Bryan and Sewall. Delegation from Coloreds to St Louis convention included Vinewood Dance postponed indefinitely with Hudaan's hall subscription dance planned. Milwaukee July 17 Denver to host Baptist young people's union convention. official announcement pending.
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Colorado
Bryan
Denver
Guy Waite
Chicago
St Louis
Pol Ton
FA Southworth
Acs
Walle
Milwaukee
Baptiat Young Peopled Union
Bryan and McKinley to Attend Topeka Fall Festival Week
In Topeka during Fall Festival week 100000 plus people are expected as committee of fifteen weighs dates for visits by William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley. Bryan likely on Wednesday with Floral Day or Old Soldiers Day on Thursday. McKinley possibly Thursday, with debate options discussed and officials urging early confirmation.
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William Jennings Bryan
Topeka
A. J. Arnold
Eum
W. J Bryan
Bryan
Brean
Chicago
Martin
Journal
Avis Mora
Arnold
Majin Anderson
Ming
Major McKintey
Mre.Kinley
Mr Hanna
Bins
Hanna
Haring
McKinley
Mn Hanna
Mr. McKinley
Mama
Fittesn
Otherel
Peetival
Mejor Afchinier
Kansas
Bryan at St. Joseph
Crowds along the Kansas City to St. Joseph route greet Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan. At stations 6,000 to 7,000 gather at the railway, and in St Joseph he speaks from a platform with cheers and praise for government and reform efforts. July 17.
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St. Joseph
Kansas City
St Joseph
Itxena
Mr. Bryan
St. Josph
A. J. Enright
T. H. Doyle
F. P B. Yenawing
C.F. Cochrain
St. Joseph Gasette
Brean
Brian
Bridge contractor Keepers to begin work on Kansas avenue
W H Keepers, bridge contractor, has telegraphed readiness to start on Kansas avenue bridge. H W Hinckley reports river conditions no longer block work and urges prompt note of readiness. Attorney H G Larimer cites contracts in Paterson Pittsburgh Detroit and possible early arrival. bond transfer negotiations still pending with Commissioner Scott Kelsey in Chicago.
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W. H. Keepers
Kansas Avenue
H. W. Hinckley
Keepers
Hinckley
Bfr. Eeupiers
H. G. Larimer
Keepery
Paterson
Pitteburs
Detroit
Larimer
Conve
Wosk
Scott Kelsey
Chicago
Teave
Bryan Starts Home From Kansas City To Lincoln
William J Bryan and his wife and family began the journey to Lincoln from Kansas City on the Burlington line. The party left the hotel for the depot amid a heavy rain with few spectators. The train was due in Lincoln around 5 pm and demonstrations were unlikely due to the wet weather.
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Kansas City
William J Bryan
Missouri
Kaheas
HL. Harmen
Hurlington
How Maceo Died in Havana in 2015 Story Recounts Differing Account
Supposed 11 private advices present an alternate tale of José Maceo’s death after a failed assault in the Gato Hills. As his force retreated a rifle shot struck him in the neck, killing him instantly. The narrative ends with a parade by the Knights of Tabor led by Jack Jackson’s band along Jackson Street.
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Havana
Just Maceo
Col Carafagena
Én- Sagument
Uhe Gato
Maces
Himelf
Maceo
Jose Maceo Algo
Porueto Behavarra
Knights of Tabor
Jackson
Stat House
Jackson Street
Vansa Ovens
New Party Born and Organizing in Kansas
A new political movement formed in Topeka as the Free Silver state central committee elected Judge J. A. Rey as chairman and W. F. Federman as secretary. Webb McNall led the executive group as organizer, aiming to build county committees, pursue a state ticket, and align parties to advance silver in upcoming elections.
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Topeka
Kansas
Free Silver State Central Committee
National Hotel
J. A. Rey
Wellington
W. F. Federman
cHting
Beld
Webb McNall
Gaylord
Smith County
J. Stevens
Shawnee County
A. B. Edwards
Parsons
Chapman
Salina
Saline County
W. W. Petmer
Gianco
Cloud County
Silver Clube
McNall
Thia Prop
Milo
Silver Party
Stevyns
Charley Curtis
A. G. Martin
Greenwood
Stevens
Curtis
Curtié
Silver Mer
Silver
Shawnes
Webs McNall
A Fine Presiding Officer B C Little Praised
E C Little of Abilene praised for presiding at a convention. Evers Bee noted his dignified presence and parliamentary skill. Marshall’s Band to perform an open concert at Garfield Park tonight. July 15 lecture on Madagascar at Hamilton Hall with tickets at Erie.
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E. C. Little
Abilene
Evers Bee
Marshall
Marshali
Garfield Park
Madagascar
Hamilton Hall
Erie
McKinley Campaign Plans Amid Conference in Canton
Republican leaders from several states met Governor McKinley in Canton to coordinate a nationwide campaign. Cy Leland outlined Chicago and New York headquarters roles while others target aggressive activity and possible fusion efforts by Democrats and Populists. Leland predicted strong Kansas support and Maine’s Republican voting pattern unlikely to shift.
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Chicago
Canton
Joseph H. Mantev
Powell Clayton
H. C. Payne
Charles G. Dawes
M. P. Scott
Cyrus Leland
Republican
Cleveland
McKinley
Messra. Quay
McKay
Penn Sylvania
Scott
West Virginia
Clayton
Arkannas
General Osborne
Boston
New York
Messrs
Aes
Hitness
Payne
Wisconsin
Durbin
Indiana
Leland
Kansas
Canib
Manley
Maine
Sr. Sewell
Diwes
Tanner
McKintes
Free Silver Republicans Name Address Committee
After ex governor St Joan spoke at Hamilton Hall last evening s meeting of free silver Republicans, A J Huiet presided. A committee to formulate an address to the people on the money question was appointed. Members named were BD, C Tillotson Topeka J A Davis Clyde Dr Lawrence Eldorado RW Turner Mankato and George Plumb Emporia. They will begin work and issue the address next.
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St. Joan
Hamilton Hall
A. J. Huiet
Bankes
C. Tillotson
Topeka
J. A. Davis
Clyde
Dr. Lawrence
Eldorado
RW Turner
Mankate
George Plumb
Emporia
Brush versus Blush divorce case files in district court
Mabel Brush seeks divorce from Walter H. Blush in district court citing extreme cruelty and failure to provide plus $5000 alimony. She claims he is an habitual drunkard and dangerous to live with. A temporary restraining order barred him from disposing of or encumbering property. Blush, a farmer and son of the late R. Blush, had a previous divorce suit about seven years ago.
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Mabel Brush
District Court
Walter H. Blush
Brush
Platte Ity
Nim Tm
Hexen
Walter Blush
R. Blush
Taubeneck Trip to Chicago Stirs Populist Drama
St Louis July 17 Chairman Taubeneck of the Populist national committee has drawn comment for a hurried Chicago trip. It is asserted he carried terms of capitulation from the middle of the road Populists to the national Democracy, signaling a potential shift in alignment.
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Chicago
St Louisa
Taubeneck
National Committee
Cayny
Russell Faces Health Setback After Chicago Tour
A report from Manchester Mass notes ex Governor Russell suffered a collapse soon after returning from Chicago last Sunday. He had planned a fishing excursion later in the month but his sudden weakness prompted immediate rest and recreation, startling the family.
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Manchester
Russell
Chicago
Populists for Harris in Washington county delegates chosen
Washington Kas July 17 The Baptists of Washington county in convention yesterday elected delegates to four conventions No instructions were given but it is believed that those to the state convention favor Harris for governor those to the congressional convention favor Vincent those to the appellate court convention are divided between Pollack and Crans and those to the Twelfth judicial district convention are all for Alexander of Concordia
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Washington County
Linwood Statesman
Washington
Kas
Bere Yestertey
Hurria
Vincet
Pollack and
Crans
Miese
Twelfth Judicial District
Alexander of
Soncordia
A Look Through South Missouri for Four Centa
The Kansas City Fort Scott andMemphis Railroad Co offers a book of sixty photo views of South Missouri. The text promises accurate knowledge of the region to home seekers and investors and notes the title Snap Shots from South Missouri. Free postage copies available for four cents postage.
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Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphts Railroad Co
South
Missouri
Kansas
Open Door to Revolution in Democratic Split
Gen Henry Watterson discusses the 1900 Democratic ticket among New York cables, warning that McKinley Bryan factions split could trigger civil strife. He favors a solid Democratic ticket and platform while critiquing Bryan and Populism, predicting party disintegration without unity.
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New York
Herald
Geneys
Menry Waterson
Geneva
United
Col Waterson
7 Watterson
Pitt
Chicago
Bryan
Finny
Sewall
Maine
Pia Ing
Neture
See
Withbert
Reten
Ana
Col Wheterson
McKinley
Mckintey
Bmckinley
Mekiley
Wise Counsela
Moxintey
Paige
McKining
Ceriisle
Whitney
Democratic Party
Morrill Rivalry Marks City Primary Delegates
Weathered narrative describes Morrill and Peters factions in a tense city primary. Delegates chosen for county convention and upcoming legislature posts amid fierce contests. Merrill seeks influence though limited support. social note mentions a July 17 ice cream social at Mr Barnes’.
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the Ladies Society of the B. I. Fe
Barnes
Tim Hancock Artest
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Geo. T. Anthony
Vanderbilt
Gould
Waite
Hudaan
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M’kinley
Broun
Vlr
Ud Covernment
Wile Aspine
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NEW Party
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B C. Little
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Harris
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Henry Watterson
Henry
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