Their Dilemma and Rain in St Louis Amid Populist Plans
Rain drenches St Louis as Populists and silverites gather at Lindell and other hotels. Nebraska Senator Allen leads Bryan supporters after arrival, debating whether to endorse Bryan or McKinley. Populist delegates anticipate a convention platform, while discussions hinge on silver and free coinage.
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Laut
Lindell
Ner- Keant-st-arme
Bryan
Sewell
Sure Word
Nebraska
United States
Allen
Wichvie
Hrxan
Sid Sonivor Alten
Wil
Indoram Rim
McKinley
Meroe
Vol
Laverence J. DcPartin
New York
Bryans
J. E. Anderton
Dr Evans
Tuva
Dryas
Democratic Chairman Jones Confers With Populists In St Louis
National Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee meets with Populist leaders at Planters, plans rapid conferences with Senator Tunes and others. He discusses silver coinage support, appointing an executive committee after formal nominations, and possibly locating campaign headquarters in the West, with Governor Stein weighing committee choices.
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St. Louis
Seamor Jones
Arianaus
Colorado
Tunes
Albeet
Senator Jones
National Committee
Washington
Gov. Stein
Ees
Coursa
St. Louise
Chicago
Open Letter to Bryan Urges Populist Nomination in 1896
California Populists urge William Jennings Bryan to accept a Populist party nomination. A 39‑strong California delegation dispatched an open letter as the party seeks a unified ticket to rally reformers and win Congress. The missive warns that failing to nominate Bryan could force choosing another candidate to defend Populist principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
People’s Party
Kansas City
White
San Francisco
Onty
Congress
Lincoln
Populists Split Over Bryan Endorsement at Convention
Congressman Jerry Simpson argues Bryan and Seward endorsement is paramount for unity. Falls City’s George W. Brewster urges separate ticket and platform, while southern delegates pressure for distinct Populist items like initiative and referendum. The race hinges on aligning with Bryan to avoid harming the party’s November prospects.
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Bryan
Jerry Simpama
Sewart
Isue
Indore
Ag Kansani
Thia Conventivee Duce Wy
Indorge Bevan
George W. Brewster
Falls Cl
Sresa
Fhyun
Derwerarm
Brewster Anga
Three Women Delegates Push for Woman Suffrage Plank
In St Louis on July 22 delegates from New York and Pennsylvania join a committee led by Victoria Conklin Whitney and Ella E. Bute. They press for a female suffrage plank in the Populist platform, seeking federal statute changes and support from prominent figures including Senator Puffer and He Weaver. Delegate Wardall of California and his wife aid the effort as Miss Brin R. Angheny voices hopes for populist backing.
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St Louie
Dres IE
Gontin Tay
New York
Pennsylvania
Mre
Victoria Conkline Whitney
Stes Ella E. Bute
Dapitsit
Cnselutior
Puffer
United States
Wardall
California
R. Angheny
Nebraska Delegation Backs Bryan Endorses He Will Be People's President
A Nebraska delegation statement endorses Bryan for president, attacking McKinley and third party tickets. It praises Bryan as the leader who will unite Democrats Republicans and Populists, warning against debt and oppression if McKinley or a third ticket wins. The letter notes Senator Allen among signers and aims to persuade mid road Populists.
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Nebraska
St. Loui
Seast
Senatee Allen
Livan
Hyle
White House
Linetin
McKinsey
West
Ryan
Wik
Welir
Bryan
Netrasks
Allen
Bent to the Penitentiary for Harness Theft
George H. Fisher, arrested weeks ago on charges of stealing $40 worth of harness from the door school, was bound over to the district court by Justice Grover. He was held on a request from Leavenworth County authorities for additional theft charges and awaits further proceedings before Judge Fazer.
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George H. Fisher
Toor
Jhatios Grover
Fazer
Leivenwurth
Not a Jonah and Morrill politics stir in Kansas
The article reports on Morrill supporters and anti gold Republicans rallying in Franklin and Sedgwick counties. It notes key figures like Simpson, Athbaugh, Troutman, Briathw, and Martin. It mentions party conventions in Ottawa and Topeka, concerns over Morrill’s nomination, and the arrival of W. H. Fasenacht’s body in Topeka.
Sheriff’s sale disposes Topeka town lots and acres
Multiple Topeka and Auburndale parcels were sold today at sheriff sale under various judgments. Properties include west half of lots 14 to 144 on Buchinan street for 8900, lot 4 on Exst Sixth avenue for 3400, lots 115 and 120 on Jarckeen street for 59, and one acre on Clay street in North Topeka for 50. Proceeds go to creditors including Vermont Savings and Investment Company and others. prices range from 50 to 4099 with several parcels transferred to plaintiffs or buyers such as W R Hazen and Joan Barker estate.
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Topeka
West Bralf
Buchinan Street
Vermont Savings and Investment Company
Davies
Exst Sixth Avenue
Hannah Mr. Johnson
Jarckeen Street
W. R. Hazen
A. F P. Hunter
C.J. Conghland
Auburndale
Joan Barker
H. A. Amestar
F. M. Comstock
Clay Street
North Topeka
John Sehenck
Akon
Susan Mekelvey
MacCammond
Alander
J. D. Shearer
Edward Wilder
Plaintiff
Tate
Frank Thomas
PROPOSE COMPROMISE A SOUTHERN MAN FOR VP
A Populist compromise scheme proposes Bryan endorsement by the Populist convention with four Southerners named for vice president. The plan aims to endorse the Democratic platform where Populist aligned and repudiate parts that diverge from Populist faith. Leaders present included Tanteneck Turner Rankin Washburn Donnelly and others.
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St Louis
Oelobk
Bryan
Tanteneck
Turner
Mesara
Rankin
Washburn
Cammaies
T. Donnelly
Rock Island Rules Meet for Company Officials
An article lists Rock Island operating department officials meeting at the Rock Island office building at 1 PM. Twenty three attendees include A J Hill chief superintendent in Chicago, O J Nichol superintendent Trials division at Blue Island, W Lawrence superintendent Southwestern division in Trenton, and many other regional superintendents and master mechanics. Officials will stay in Tupela for three days.
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Rocke
Imad Taitieau
Hoole Island
Allen
Chicago
A. J. Hill
Ceaueal
W. A Siutwell
Sistant
Topeka
O. J. Nichol
Hue Island
Sleksis
Blue Island
Laurence
Southwestern
Trenton
Bla
Harry Fox
Des Misiness
Kelso
Des Moles
N Gilmore
Dea Molriex Valley
Dea Noutnes
Wo H. Guen
Dee Moles
W. M. Hobby
Morton
OD. Burleigh
Fairbury
AL T. Abbott
Trassmasten
Horton
F. Smith
Western Divion
Colorado Springa
WR. Mortar
Wweeturn
Woodland
CW. Jones
Herinton
Boscart
Heringumy i. St Hovey
Fore Worth
JE. Mathers
Chiet
Fort Worth
He Munkhouse
MH. Stooks
Rock Istard
Tia d Bilbittrick
Valley
AL. Studer
Stuart
Tupela
Famine Threat Looms as Car Rates Shift to Kansas Belt
Fen Our reports a Wichita Star dispatch on July 2 noting drastic rate cuts causing corn belt rail movements that push immense corn, apples, peaches, and vegetables toward northern and western cities. Kansas farmers near Sadewick County anticipate fruit crop yields equal to their farm value this year amid car shortages and transport pressure.
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Wichita
Kan
Polis
Kanaas
Floods in Missouri Drive Rabbits to High Ground
Heavy rains flood Crooked River west of Hardin and threaten bridges. In Hardin and nearby towns the river widens beyond a mile in places. rabbits seek refuge on walls as waters rise. More rain expected could bring greater damage and potential bridge failures.
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Kansas City
Hardin
Crooked River
Tornado Spares Maple Hill Rural Areas Sunday
A small tornado tore through fields near Maple Hill on Sunday causing fear and driving residents to cyclone cellars. The twister touched down about a block south of the depot, ripped through a corn field, uprooting corn and small trees, with heavy rain preceding it. Its path stretched about a mile, lifting water and leaving standing ponds in its wake.
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Maple Hill
Maple Hil
Lenith
Flooded Kansas river endangers electric railway bridge
River rises to 11 feet above low water as floods push driftwood against the Kansas Avenue bridge. Workers use dynamite and axes to break the log jam, two city workers fall in but survive, crowds watch from the riverbank, while nearby creeks flood valleys and threaten other crossings.
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Kaneas
Hanms Avenue
James Ramsey
Grark
Topelan
Kansas Avenue
Strance
Driftwood
North Tonks
Manhattan
Rochester Rosa
Perth
North Topeka
Kunsak Avenue
Gurfhi Park
Garthe Park
Reform School
Kansas
Mencken
Lynch
Soldier
Menaken
Soldier Creek
Record Rainfall In Kansas City Sets Heavy 24 Hour Mark
Weather records show Kansas City received 105 inches of rainfall from Saturday morning, the heaviest 24 hour total in memory. The data, compiled by the local Weather Observer, notes the unprecedented downpour in this vicinity and marks a historic rainfall spike for the era.
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Kansas City
Record of historic Kansas City rainfall events
The fragment describes extreme rainfalls with multiple dates and amounts. It cites 2.81 to 10 inches in one hour and up to 5.54 inches in sixteen hours, marking some of the heaviest downpours in city history. Names, places, and precise dates are inconsistently preserved.
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Kannas CiEy
Severe Rainfall Floods Hit Kansas Farmlands
Abilene and Junction City report heavy rain with up to seven inches in two days flooding streams and cornfields. Lightning struck a school building in Chapman causing damage as four inches drenched the area. Widespread wet soils threaten later plantings across Kansas amid hot winds.
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Abilene
Kan
Chapman Achoel
Junction City
Kansas
Flooding Hits Kansas City After Record Rainfall
Nearly seven inches of rain drenched Kansas City over three days from Friday into this morning. The Missouri and Kaw rivers rose toward the limit and began to fall today. The Central Avenue bridge over the Kaw, a major route for the L road and city traffic, is badly damaged and could be washed away.
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Kansas City
Central Avenue
Big Gold Shipments to Germany on Tomorrow’s Steamer
Gold houses report large shipments to Germany from New York on tomorrow’s steamer. Heidelbach Ickelheimer & Co plan 1,000,000. War Hotman & Co 3800.00. Lazard Freres 400,000 to 800,000. Von Hoffman & Co 350,000. Lazard withdrawn 500,000. total around 2,820,000. Natchod & Kuehne also with 200,000.
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Stesmera
New York
Heidelbach, Ickelheimer & Co
I. War Hotman & Co
Germany
Lazard Freres
von Hoffman & Co
Lazard
Freres
Assay
Natchod & Kuehne
Irving's Son Weds At St Danthane Church London
London July 20 Many members of the dramatic profession attended St Danthane church for the wedding of Henry J. Irving eldest son of Sir Henry Irving and Dorotha Bafta Present were Sir Henry Irving and Sten Terre George DuMaurier gave the bride a diamond pendant and an original drawing.
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London
Dramatic Professon
St Danttane Church
Henry J. Irving
Sir Henry Irving
Dorotha Bafta
Irving
Sten Terre
George DuMaurier
Elevator Planned for Federal Building Announces Facility Upgrade
The United States government plans an elevator for the Federal Building to serve principal offices and court operations. Special Agent W F Picanett confirms location on the west side near the stair, with access adjacent to the U S District Attorney Peery and Pension Examiner offices. Approval may occur any time from one month to a year.
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FP Picanett
United States
United States District Attorney
Peery
Mr Washburn Sinking After Operation
Mr Avery Washburn, a 3 grade student, is described as sinking slowly after an operation performed by Attunn. Doctors say the old causes that required the operation are too strong for his system and despite minimal pain, he is rapidly losing strength with little chance of recovery.
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Avery Washburn
Atunn
Mrr
Washbun
Deaths include John Beall at Jackson Street residence
John Beall died this noon at 424 Jackson street of consumption. He was 26, a Hutchinson, Kansas native, survived by wife and son. Also Stek Bleck, 27, died Saturday at 21 East Eleventh Street. funeral at the colored church near Fourteenth and Van Buren. Five months old child of Mr and Mrs John Haskell died yesterday of cholera infantum and was buried in Topeka cemetery.
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John Beall
W. R. Bradford
Jackson Street
Hutchinson
Kan
Stek Bleck
East Eleventh Sireet
Fourteenth
van Buren Streets
John Haskell
Kateas Avenue
Cholers
Topeika
Close Figures Show Him Gaining in Strength at Kansas Race
In a heated Kansas political fight, Morrill supporters publish figures they say prove Morrill leads in most counties, while Troutman backers dispute the data and claim undecided delegates favor their candidate. Capper notes convention dynamics and that delegates may vote for the strongest campaigner regardless of personal armbits.
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Troutman
Arthur Capper
Troutman Republican Club
Capper
Str
Marrit
Lee
Morrill
Comite
Kansas
Murti
Varius
Potter
Peters
Serer
Brown County
Uci Ewcitatne
Morril
Hewlgudr
Gerber
Ubotr
Conventus Si
Troutman Supporter Quinton Sees Trumpet for Governor Bid
Judge A B Quint on Shawnee county delegates backs Troutman, says Republican state convention will nominate Troutman. He criticizes administration allies for trying to control delegates and asserts Troutman has many delegate supporters with four counties yet to hear. He predicts Troutman will be Republican nominee for governor.
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Saya A.B
Quinton
A. B. Quintet
Shawnee County
James A Tenuta
Journal
Artillathion
Troutman
Dale Matew
Quin- Ton
Treatraan
Muran
Reno
Thetar Finan
Tar Queernar
Populist Primaries in County Favor Harris and Cine
Populist primaries held Saturday in Linwood County with returns not yet complete. Best sources indicate G W Cine and W A Harris have carried the county and likely hold a majority in the convention. A general ticket appears favored for all offices despite partial results.
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Linwood
GW. Cine
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Jonah
Martin
M. Simpson
Morrill Helday
Copeland Hotel
Cantland County
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Seventh Congressional District
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Horee
Ottawa
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Ty Troutman
Troutian
Pranklin
Brigres Mrnstow
Mertyine Tigre
Singsym
Albacgh
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Morell
Timo
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Rene
Seigwick
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Supywen
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Cy Leland
Junttee Martin
Mim
Jodee Garver
Judeb
Garver
Boews
Jorieh
Judge Martin
Aters
W. H. Fasenacht
Portland
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Rock Island Rules
Missouri
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du Maurier
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Troutman Canvass
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