St Louis Delegates Back Bryan Silver Platform at State Convention
At the St Louis gathering the Republican leaning majority endorsed resolutions urging delegates to vote for William J Bryan for president. The nonpartisan free silver group debated but adopted the platform advocating republican union for unlimited coinage of silver while denouncing the current monetary system as harmful to industry and commerce. Delegates and alternates from districts and Congress districts were chosen, with a central committee appointed to coordinate the silver campaign.
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Friends of Silver
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Bryan
Kanmisi
Aki
Réachie
Fremainve Etry Department
Iidustry Sd
Europe
America
Viola Muinttal
Brest
J. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
St. Lovie
Lurse
Convention adjourns after spirited speeches in Kansas
Delegates to St Louis gathered as the convention adjourned after short enthusiastic speeches. The meeting room Ryering At Hasithion hall hosted the state central committee which met and organized in the evening at the National.
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Mateon
Hutchinson
D. A. Gargt
Wichita
St. Louis
Ryering
Hasithion Hall
State Central Committee
National
Bryan Name Messenger Says He Kept Bryan Surname
A reader letters to the State Journal refutes a telegram from Oregon claiming W J Bryan changed his name. The writer notes S L Bryan long served on the bench in the Van Dalla district and that Bryan has long been a prominent family name among judges and congressmen. He cites historical ties to the Democratic nominee and others connected to national affairs.
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Bryan
O'Bryan
Toptka State Journal
Oregon
W. J. Bryan
S. L. Bryan
Vandalla
Sourt
Selehboring
Ka Tinels
Silas L. Bryan
GPL
Kimball North Topeka
Doggett Dry Goods to Close Saturdays This Summer
Joan Doggett announces the Doggett Dry Goods Co will close on Saturdays in July and August. He says they have not joined any movement to close, but will implement a sliding vacation schedule for employees. The decision will cost about $5,000 in lost revenue, yet no layoffs are planned. Donohue to join St Louis San Francisco railroad department after resigning from Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf.
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Kansas
Cas
Suty ii
Joan Doggett
Doggett Dry Goods
Sir Des Gett
Aegerd
Dogcett
Donohue
France
James Donohue
Paskenkee
Kansas City, Pitabire
Gulf Road
Lele
St. Lewi
San Francisco
One Fare Rate Debated for Atchison Races
Western roads rejected two measures to set a one fare rate for the Atchison race meeting opening next Wednesday. A one and one third fare is allowed within 75 miles under Western Passenger association rules. Burlington Route offers through service from Misarsari Tver Cities to the far West with limited delays and connections to Montana Puget Sound and Pacific Coast destinations.
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Atchison
Western Roads
Western Passenger Association
Colorado
Monten
Black Hills
Puget Sound
Pacific Coast
Kansas City
Denver
Flo Grande
Utah
California
Burlington
Burlington Half Fare Excursion Promotes Meetings and Tickets
Rail poster lists excursions from Burlington to Buffalo and Milwaukee for religious and political events including Christian Endeavor, Baptist, United American groups, and National Republican and Democratic gatherings. Mentions ticketing via Vescuted Limited to Le Louis, with modern equipment and agent details. Also advertises Bremner's Saline and Saratoga Finkes as remedies.
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Burlington
Coe N. E. Amesting
Buffalo
Tory
Christian Endeavor
Washington
Baptist Youre People's Union of America
Milwaukee
National Republican League
Democratic
Chicago
Teket
le Louis
W. Wakeley
St. Louis
Bremner
Saratoga
Diorama Decision Delayed as Festival Plans Probed
At the Committee of Fifteen meeting last night opposition surfaced to the diorama project. Profs Worrall and Stone were asked to assess costs and training needs, with Haskell in Denver to potentially assist in September. The group debated funding, implications for the fall festival, and whether to proceed if funds are scarce.
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Committee of Fifteen
Profs. Worrall
Stons
Prof. Stone
Wil Haskell
Denver
Topeka
Maiet
Haskell
Major Anderson
Stone
Titus
CSP
Adams
Ates
Gazarda
Doran
Anderson
Worrall
Carriage Owners Invited to Flower Parade Meeting
A city call urged owners of carriages to join the fall festival flower parade. Mr Rodgers, Mr Doran, and Mr Greenwald announced the plan after a council meeting. The Indies Of the city will convene July 22 at the clay council chamber to organize and assist, with society ladies expressing strong interest in supporting the event.
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Rodgers
Mr. Doran
Afr
Greenwald
Indies
Major Anderson
Feanlett
Clay Council
Mfteen
Asia
Making the Dragon Work Starts Immediate Parade Plans
A town committee orders immediate work on a dragon for the ble parade. Prof Worrall is named in charge with Mr Greenwald and Major Anderson debating a $56 appropriation to build a dragon section. Capt Tittus supports progress while awaiting a report. The motion to proceed passes.
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Prof. Worrall
Greenwald
Prof Worral
Anderson
Mr. Greenwald
Mejor Anderson
Peter Heil Added to Cavalry Committee of Fifteen
Still to grows. Peter Heil added to the Committee of Fifteen to run the cavalry. Another member was added last night on suggestion of Mr. Rodgers who supported Peter Heil for the cavalry display. The proposer withdrew HM Phillips from charge of the display and moved Peter Heil to lead the committee.
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Peter Heil
Peter Tt
Mr. Rodgers
HM. Phillips
Peter A
Gfiven
Gang of City Fair Plans and Committee Meetings
The Trades Assembly backs a potential fair grounds plan for Labor Day and sets committees to negotiate with Garfield park owner Paramore, discuss a twenty percent door share, and arrange a sham battle to raise funds. A new Reunion Gate design is approved, Douthitt tract pledged for diorama and camps, and printing duties for the event are assigned to a Topeka-bound committee to solicit prices.
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Trades Assembly
Titus
George Lescher
A. K. Rodgers
Trafes
Paramore
Garfield Park
Capt. Titus
Ot Baird
AJ. Arnold
J. B. Marshall
Douthitt
Fair Grounds
Committee of
Ifteen
Douthire Besiid
National Guards
Regular Army
Topeka
Topeka Society Notes Highlight Picnics And Parties
In Topeka society life a picnic at Martin's Hill yesterday afternoon featured Miss May Davis and guests from Lawrence including Miss Rosa Jones. A May birthday party for Miss Mabel King drew guests such as Miss Nell Butterly and Miss Calla Witt. Several young people plan a Maple Hill camping trip with chaperons Mrs. Henry Stevenson and Miss Kate Thacher. Other entries mention travels, musical gatherings, and visits among Topeka residents and guests from Hutchinson, Lawrence, and Kansas City.
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Martin's Hill
May Davis
Rosa Jones
Lawrence
Nannie Hopkins
Rtsa
Edith Davis
Gertrude Willits
Lizsie Davis
Willa Tomlinson
Will Brewer
Frank Peacock
Frank Beck
Charles Welsh
Ernest Pax
John Green
J. R. Thomas
General Society
Mabel Foucht
Mabel King
Misa Ina Colburn
Merle King
Nell Butterly
Calla Witt
Alice Goodhie
Laura Houghtelin
Daisy Fawkes
Ciara Smith
Vera Claicer
Nellie Newell
Lillian Hatfield
Ralph Clauser
Geo. Dooden
Fred Merwin
Clarence Dennis
Lutter Netlin
Ernest Medlicott
Ted ‘Thacher
Julia Campbell
Hutchinson
Cassie Fletcher
Clay Center
D. C. Tillotson
Dean Low
St. Joseph
Myrtle
Irah Davie
Miss Grant
Bummit
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