Gold Campaign Opens with Early State Stops and Plans
July 22 Chicago. Chairman Hanks assigns duties for the national committee as Horr and Burrows plan a rapid push into Minnesota and Nebraska. The Republican campaign signals early nationwide opening with sizable delegation visits and a pledge to keep up pressure until polls close in November. Dr. Jamieson, national committeeman from Tulsa, argues for westward expansion before bold moves are made, amid mixed reception from party associates.
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Burrows
Minnesota
Nebraska
Chicago
Hanks
Snd
Om Atinsian
Nebraska el
Atlettlun
Bar Wail G Horr
Innis Cactir Borrews
Michigan
Mittreman
Tulaois
West Faw
Beepublicas Cabmn
Hupanitohn
Teles
Plan to Defeat Bryan by Ballot Law Loophole in Ohio
An Ohio meeting in Cleveland discussed plans to defeat Bryan citing a vehicleity in the state law. Speakers argued the Australian ballot could be used to deny votes for real Populists and urged nominating Elias or endorsing him via the Populist convention in St. Louis.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Cuyahoga
Bryns
Bin
Emong
Elias
St. Louie
Dean
Hay
Beyan
Irvin
Mr Dean
Abe Witer Soenet
King Bi
Onis
Brycin
Bequest to Altgeld Reported in Lane Estate Case
A will filed for probate reveals Jono W. Lane Hart died July 16 leaving Governor Altgeld a bequest of 340,000 and instructions to apply it to creditors. The document suggests Altgeld’s potential wealth could reach about a million dollars, prompting public interest in the estate division. Altgeld declined to comment, entering the case in court as executor supervises probate.
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Govermet Altgeld
Jono W. Lanehart
Tinos
Iinois
Altgeld
Ten to One on McKinley Bet Offers by New Yorker
William E. Kitchen of the New York Stock Exchange proposed to wager four thousand dollars to four hundred nine that William McKinley will be the next president. The bold bet signals markets and public sentiment turning toward the Republican candidate.
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M’kinley
New Yorker
New York
William E.kitchen
New York Exchange
Willi McKinier ii
Farmers for Bryan cited by New York Herald
The Herald reports 26 percent of Republican farmers support Bryan. Senator Fassett says Chanuning county farmers are “crazy” for free silver. Buffalo’s Matthews, head of the McKinley state league, notes strong silver sentiment. officials push silver policy across the state.
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Herald
New York
Aiymis
Sipat Fassett
Channung County
Ueire
Ee. Matthews
Buffalo
McKinley State League
Matthews
Kansas City Politicians Move Toward State GOP Convention
Kansas City observers report politicking among party figures from Topeka and statewide leaders as they travel on the eventing train. Cy Leland Jr and Lit Cram reportedly on good terms but note the governor race remains unsettled with Ben or Bir in the mix.
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Kansas City
Leland
Parmer
A. W. Smith
McPheroun
Fom Potter
Murven
Smith
Sam Benedict
Wison Eount
Oxbor
Benedict
Wanbad
Kanas
Bradford Miller’s Son Severely Injured in Farm Accident
A farm accident near the Fras Miller place seven miles southwest of the city left Harry Miller, a hospitalized young man of about years age, severely injured after a horse kicked him in the abdomen. Initial fears of a fatal blow were allayed as medical aid arrived and investigation began.
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Yroly
Rick
Betas
Fras Miller Farm
Lewis
Harry Miller
Lewelling Pushes Bryan Support Across St Louis
Ex Governor Lewelling warns Populists to unite behind Bryan urging organization but says he would not hurt Bryan. He notes factions backing Roosevelt and Taft and stresses Lewelling’s talks with Wicking delegations.
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Bryan
St Louia
Leweling Tays
Trvas
Epitept
Bolt
Levailint
Brian
Local youth fined after shoplifting shoes
Harry Bosan a 14 year old associate of a theft from Topeka Casts Dre Coods store was fined five dollars by Officer Suter. Pod McGrew a former resident of South Tupske died in Shreveport Louisiana yesterday. The prison cleaning routine proceeded with water and scrubbing as usual.
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Harry Bosan
Topeka
Dre Coods
Pod McGrew
Shreveport
Grand Carnival Eve Delights Kansas Avenue With Masked Parade
The Fall Festival week showcases a grand carnival eve on Kansas Avenue with masked revelers. Nightly entertainments, numerous parades, and an all out electric light display promise a festive atmosphere. Friday night, carnival highlight, features a huge open air masquerade ball with dancing on a transformed avenue.
Tillman declines St Louis visit for conventions
A dispatch to Senator Tillman to join the Populist and Silver conventions in St Louis was answered with a notice from Columbia South Carolina dated June 19. Tillman cites the death of his oldest daughter and the need to remain home with his wife, preventing his attendance.
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St Louis
Sindet Chicero
Schnater Tillman
Chicago
Columbia
C.H. Doves
Post-Dispatch
St. Louis
Neste Sy Pers
B. R. Tillman
Practically Elected Judge Curtis Sees Bryan Victory
In New York on May 27 Geo A Curtis offered aid to William Jennings Bryan and predicted the Nebraska candidate will win the nomination. He claimed the solid south will vote for Bryan and expected the solid west as well. Curtis noted a hot fight in Ohio and Maryland likely to swing, while McKinney would carry the solid east, leaving Bryan effectively elected.
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New York
Tay
Curtis
Willim Jennings Bryan
Anda
Nebraska
Ohio
Indiana
Mervland
Ge McKin
Lost in a cave near Sulphur cave reported by Rogtich
A party of excursionists is missing two days in Sulphur cave near Loewe Kansas. Names include Strother of St Louis B Tote and sister Rouse of Le Louis Indiana Arnott Patrick Bryan Gedse Murphe from Campbell County Kentucky plus hotel register names. Well equipped search parties are employed.
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Uy 2
Rogtich
Tad
Nays
Strother
St. Louis
B. Tote
Sister Rouse
le Louis
Grin
Porter County
Indiana
FX. Francis
Arnott
Patrick Bryan
Gedse Murphe
Campbell County
Kentucky
Coantry
Col Morales Shot in the Eye in New York
The World reports Colonel Ratari Morales signer of the Cuban population arrived in New York from Kingston Jamaica after being shot in the eye during a secret battle. Also notes Colonel Borsles left Cuba with General Malig in an open beat and reached Kingston.
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Col. Morales
New York
The
World
Ratari
Pecex Morales
Kingston
Jamaica
Borsles
Cube
Maligin
Open Beat
Duaily
Bryan's Chance in Ohio at the Silver Convention
George A. Groot of Cleveland, a prominent lawyer and former Populist Senate candidate, says Bryan can win Ohio by 20,000 votes if Populists stay patriotic. He argues silver is the overriding issue and warns McKinley will be forced to defend tariffs rather than the money question.
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St. Louis
George A. Groot
Cleveland
Peo- Pl
United States Senate
J. B. Foraker
Mr. Groet
Bryan
Onis
Marc Hanna
McKinley
Hanne Sas
McKintes
What Do We Git The Cry of Tammany Hall in the Present Mixup
Ex Senator Geo W Plunkitt, a Tammany leader, voices opposition to endorsing the ticket without a clear bargain. He urges a stated understanding from Bryan and Sewell before backing any slate, arguing currency ideas are secondary to guaranteed gains for New York Democrats. He stresses knowledge of what endorsement yields over mere currency talk and warns against locking in support without assurances.
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Tammany Hall
New York
Geo. W. Plunkitt
Fifteenth
Poughkeepsie
Major Hinkley
Tammany
Hinkley
Flunkit
Bryan
Sewell
New York Democrats
Sires
Supply of Grain and Ocean Freight Shifts Across Continents
Special dispatches detail changes in global grain supplies for Saturday July 18. Wheat stocks in US and Canada west of Europe fall by 22510 bushels, with Europe down 1 512 0 and total world available supplies dropping 1 847 000 bushels. Corn and oats also decline as private and public elevators alter inventories, while global totals reflect reductions despite regional increases. In Dublin, Emperor William's yacht Meteor faces arrest over payment disputes with a tug during its voyage, prompting a potential seizure action by the tugboats.
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United States
Canada
Rockies
Europe
The
Hockles
North Western
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Chicago
New Orleane
Louisville
Galveston
Useeke
Fort Williama
Ont
Commons to Discuss Venezuela in London
July 21 in the House of Commons Arthur Balfour the first lord praised conferring with opposition leader William Vernon Harcourt to arrange a day for discussing the South Africa difficulties and the Venezuelan boundary question. Li Hung Chang may come direct to London in a reported Vienna Daily News dispatch.
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Venezuela
London
House of Commons
Arthur J. Balfour
Treasury
Uader
Wiliam Vernon Harcourt
South Africa
Li Hung Chang
Vienna
Daily News
Tarm
China
Li Hung
Washington
Rome
Transvaal Will Demand Indemnity From British Company
Dispatch from Pretoria quoted by the Daily Telegraph says the Transvaal government is believed to demand indemnity this week from the British Chartered South African Company for the Jameson raid. Weather Indications. Chicago reports Kansas will have fair weather cooler in extreme west tonight and Thursday with variable winds.
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Transvaal
London
The
Daily Telegraph
Pretoria
Chicago
Kansas
New League Clubs Forming in Kansas Ahead of State Meeting
The Republican State league executive committee will convene in this city tomorrow to plan a statewide campaign. Secretary Swayze notes numerous new McKinley clubs since July with rapid membership growth and a growing, though incomplete, list of organized branches across towns such as Paola Osage City Leavenworth Lawrence Eureka Topeka and more.
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Republican State League
Sinc
McKinley
Orcas Swayze
Paola
Osborne
Hamlin
Herington
Holton
Bell
Pisine
Centralia
Oskafonsa
la Harpe
Benson
Welnut
White Cloud
Wellsville
Lawrence
Eureka
Leavenworth
Trading Post Cawker City
McDonald
Loser
Washington
Neokesha
Netawaka
Stanley
Hana
Tower Spring
Neushi Falla
Galena Ebrookyate
Courtland
Ulison
Pormona
Strong City
Day
Pawnee
Minneapolie
Perry
Parker
Edorado
Conway Springs
Sharon’ Springs
Anes
Westmoreland
Coyville
Jetmore
Baxter Springs
Clyfe
North Topeka
OK. Swayee
Snce
Tme
Republican Chairman Resigns and Bolts in Concordia
Cloud County central committee chairman W. F P Groesbeck has resigned and said he will lend his influence to the side of those favoring free silver and oppose the gold standard urged by the Republican party. Groesbeck is a long-time leader in local Republican ranks. The dispatch includes diverse Lincoln County Populist convention notes and delegate selections for state, senate, and appellate courts with Bryan for president and King among preferred candidates.
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Concordia
W. F P. Groesbeth
Caus Ty
Ims
Groesbeck
Cloud County
People’s Party of
S. Domars
HB. Blake
W. Clark
L.o G. Burnett
Landon
District Judicial Convention
A. A Carnalan
Tndorsing Bryan
Snapshot items from Topeka and surroundings
Local items show Dr Sam Clark planning moves to Topeka E G Moon seeking a county fair this fall and Topeka Baseball Company incorporating with 500 stock. Notes cover city politics, clubs, a bicycle rider, a concert tour troubled by illness, street disruptions, and plans for local racing boards.
The Star Grocery Coupon Offer and Can Books Sale
The Star Grocery announces a 30 day coupon promotion with every one dollar purchase except sugar. Free Prof Blits canning books with 30 coupons and a crystalizing and candying guide with 25 lbs of brown sugar. California hams bacon and fruit cans are on sale tomorrow at five cents each. These deals are limited and expected to sell fast.
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California
Flour sales pitch touts low prices and union nonmembership
A grocer runs a direct price promotion claiming lower costs by not joining the union. The ad lists various flour brands and bag sizes with minimal prices, promising fair dealing and declaring aggressive sale pricing for the next sixty days.
Town meeting and festival notices on a windy page
J Ss Sprout will lead the American Volunteer meeting at 212 Kansas Avenue this evening. The driftwood blocks the city railway bridge with removal an all summer task. Ladies of the Fall Festival Committee meet at G A B Hall on the court house third floor tomorrow at 3 o clock. Every Tupeke woman should attend. G Minter, Lincoln resident, recalls W J Bryan and notes the Journal’s portrait of the Democratic nominee. A trolley ride for the festival benefits is planned with trips leaving at 5 34. Three round trips to city areas cost 25 cents each. Pete Callahan and Fritz Durien, jointists, face continued hearings in police court yesterday afternoon and may be moved to Ching or the South Sea Islands.
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Topeke
Vesuvian
Kansas Avenue
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Benaeital
America
Whl
Ameriean
City
G. A.B
Court House
Tupeke
G. Milter
Liscoln
W. J. Bryan
Journal
Plara
Pete Callahan
Fritz Durein
Ching
South Sea
Divorced Koker Case Highlights Court of Appeals Decision
Sadie Koker was divorced from J A Koker in a morning proceeding overseen by dadgie Hagen. The divorce cites the Kansas Court of Appeals ruling on admissibility of testimony, with Mrs Koker and her attorney ManeYOU Lid Wifes as key participants and a prior separation of about a year and a half. The trial featured witness testimony and was marked by the application of the appellate ruling to the evidence.
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J. A. Koker
Dadgie Hagen
Court of Appente Pertatwiis
Suet
Willow
Koker
U Tardeau
Waser
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Kansas Court of Appeals
Ars
Frey on Silver and Politics at Santa Fe
J J Frey, Santa Fe general manager, says he will not talk politics but admits his life and work align with a Democrat stance. He cautions over free silver, notes Bryan and McKinley equally safe, suggests Kansas leaning silver, and hopes resolution will bring food prosperity after crops look strong on a Santa Fe tour.
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J. 3. Prey
The
Santa Fe
Denver Republican
J. J. Frey
Brown Palace
Bryan
McKinley
Kansas
Ex Senators Aid Larned Bank in Trouble
Ex-Senator J W Mish of First National bank Larned Kansas visits Washington to aid the bank under bank examiner supervision. Liabilities were 44000 when taken over. claims of reduced losses cited and four weeks more to arrange payment before receivership. Bush expresses confidence in restoring the bank, with a possible receiver if impossible.
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J.W. Mish
First National Bank of
Bush
Cain
Present Gold Standard Way It Is Keeping Our Gold at Home
New York July 34 Von Hoffman Co expect to ship 540000 in gold tomorrow to Germany Heidelbach Ickei beimer Co 250000 Kuhn Loeb Co 750000 and T Von Hoffman Co arranged to ship 500000 from the sub treasury The total thus far engaged is 1590000 Lazard Freres will ship 500000 tomorrow total 2200000 We Go mending and serr on buttons free of charge Peerless Steam Laundry we aim to please out trade Ipersess wiry 112 and 14 W a ou
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von Hoffman & Co
Germany
Heidelbach, Ickeibeimer & Co
Kuhn, Loeb & Go
T. von Hoffman & Co
Sub-Treasury
Lazard Freres
Noah Allen in Texas delegation fight sparks political shift
Noah Allen, once assistant attorney general, arrives in Galveston to support a Texas delegation aligned with Bryan. The text notes a career turn from railroads to politics and populist power, highlighting Allen's role in attorney general campaigns and influence in the era's political circles.
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St. Louis
Noah Allen
Kut
Leweltin
Syun Berant
Attorney Gener
Silver Republican Union in Shawnee County Meeting
The Silver Republicans of Shawnee County plan to unite all county silver Republican groups. A meeting is set at the bogus rooms near Starh ant Kansas avenues at 100 Sanerdas morning to organize and elect county officers. Emporia to Own an Electric Plant. The Emporia city council will reassess the electric plant project and seek bids, with rates of about $2 per thousand feet and a term lasting years, amid price concerns. Mrs Diggs Reachss Bt Louis. Kansas women at the congress include Mrs Annie L. Dirga of Lawrence who will address the suffrage committee. Mrs Mary Leave and Mrs Digger’s rival are also noted arrivals.
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Starh Ant Kansas Avenues
Emporia
Reeentae
Tonish Sciente-Fve Helis
Atresta
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