Split at Memphis Rocks Democratic Gold Silver Rift
In Memphis on July 2 a Democratic split over the gold versus silver issue shook the tenth district. Silver faction bolted the congressional committee and refused to unseat a gold member, threatening to nominate a separate candidate for Congress. The dispute centers on defeating Josiah Patterson for re election.
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Mocratic Party
Memphis
Demoecratic Party
Thy
Dia Grist Tv
Amoat
PPL Fothaw
Congress
Josiah Patterson
Compulsory Arbitration Question Sent to Kansas Unions
State Labor Commissioner W G Bird queried 124 Kansas unions on compulsory arbitration. Sixty six responded with mixed views. roughly half supported it as the best way to settle labor disputes while four tern unions opposed. Reports also mention fighting in Fins Cage Town and Bulawayo dispatches about Matabele clashes. Bicycle rentals listed for Topeka Cycle Co. Hall's Hair Renewer advertised as a hair care product.
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Macens
W. G. Bird
Kansas
Capitol
Tragedy in Franklin County as Flood Destroys Homes
Floods wash away a flat along Tenson creek and a Benson creek bridge, leaving James Bradley and family missing and later rescue cited. Neighbors report property damage across Franklin County with estimates around 31000 and several lines of railroad divisions suspended. James Hewlett earns praise for saving a family by blocking a barn scene and guiding them to safety.
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Frankfort
Joely
Ives
James Bradley
Bryant
Tenson Creek
Logieville
Cincinnati
Lexington & Short Linn
Lawsville & Nashville Se
Benson Creek
Franklin County
James Hewlett
Tenilly
HANNA NAMES HELPERS FOR CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Cleveland July 28 chairman Han ha of the Republican executive committee returns from Chicago and assigns aides Major Charles W Dick secretaryship in Chicago William M On bore secretary in New York and others to run the speakers bureau with General Powell Clayton handling New York work Ex secretary Huhn will direct the speakers bureau while Hunhn prefers to base in New York or Chicago as needed Strikes reject Brown Hoisting offer and vow to push union recognition in negotiations with new proposals pending
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Clevelynn
Hanha
Chicago
Dispice
Charles W. Dick
Ohio
Thanna
Wiliam M. Onbore
Boston
New
Yor
New York
Ofer
Cleveland
Brown
Sale of Northern Pacific properties set for July 22
The Pestpeted order confirms the sale of Northern Pacific properties presented to Judge Jenkins. The main line section will be sold for 10,000,000 with a minimum bid of 3,000,000 and a third portion of 300,000.
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Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Jenkins
Amid Rail Traffic Boom Farmers Move Corn by Rail
Freight on Kansas railroads surged as corn prices fell and a guaranteed crop promised heavy shipments. Santa Fe and Rock Island lines report daily loads over 100 cars, with 200 car demand today. shipments head to Kansas City and Chicago. Officials host a water melon social as car shortages rise, and a Herington to Holton special train is planned for the Holton race meeting with a 9 cent fare.
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Kansas
Santa Pe
Tock Island
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chicago
Emporia
Kansas Railroad
Ripley
Mie Santa Fe
Kansa
Herington
Hock Island
Liberal
Caldwell
Car Service Department
Car Service
Huber
L J Polk to Succeed Yoakum as Frisco General Manager
Topeka report notes L J Polk will become general manager of the Frisco to replace B Yoakum, effective with Downs named acting general superintendent. Gulf read system will appoint a new operating officer, while plans for permanent posts hinge on upcoming directors meeting.
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P. T. Twn
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Topekm
Downs
L. J. Polk
Treight Beene
Watroad
B. #. Yoakum
Yoakum Wil
Frisco
Polk
Dowes
Gulf Read
Chatelle
Mme
Palk
Rock Island Rules Revised by Railway Association
Rock Island officials complete revisions to the standard rules of the American Railway Association. The work fixes train orders handling and uniform procedures, with rules to be printed in book form and added to time cards. Agency changes list A B Hale Duncan Texas and T F Short Bridgeport Texas appointments. A watermelon feast for Rock Island officials concludes the revision work.
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American Railway Association
Rock Island Company
American Tailway Association
Rock Island
A. B. Bale
Dridgeport
Tex
Duncan
I T
T. J. Wortham
Mr. Wortham
T. F. Short
Bridgeport, Tex
A. B. Hale
Smoky Hill Zinc Mine Prospect in Srezo County
General H. H. Artz reports a rich zinc ore discovery in Smoky Hill region near Srezo county. A new company has leased 11,000 acres and secured more land. ore yields up to 5 3 10 percent pure zinc with gold and silver, and the shaft reaches 200 feet with 60 feet diameter. The Smoky Hill Zinc Mining Company plans deeper drilling and smelting operations, with dry shafts and high ore richness as depth increases.
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H. H. Arta
Srezo
Xine
Smoky Hill River
General Arte
Mr. Artz
State Journal
Smoky Hill Zinc Mining Company
F. J. Kellogs
Osfer Provident
Ferhut
BR Start
Artz
Trego County
Red Ink Only Gould Do Justice to the Way Mr Disvrow Felt
A jail report reveals warder WD Diserow penned a dramatic note in red ink claiming to have been attacked by a villain but the facts show he was ill and used the note to inform the jail chief. The report, dated night duty, describes a worn out tired condition and a self illustrated scare by the veteran jailer.
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Gould
Disvrow
Ube
Rebellion in Lanchou Threatens Imperial Control
Vancouver July 2 The steamer Emprisa from the Orient reports that Mohammedan rebels rose against authorities in Lanchou and routed Imperial troops. About 6,000 soldiers were sent to subdue them and all are killed or missing. Rebels are said to be marching toward Lived with widespread killings. Up to 50,000 troops may be needed to quell the savage resistance.
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Vancouver
Emprisa
India
Orient
Tuiy Sth
Imperial Chines
Lanchou
Revela
Imperial
Imperial Troupe
Sewall Goes Fishing on Cool Grounds Outing
Beth Maine July 22 reports Candidate Sewall enjoys fishing with a party including John R. Howorth and Collector of Port Lambert. The group fishes at a location outside Se Guin with eleven gentlemen. Sewall hooks a silver hake. Baltimore July 2 notes Senator Gorman plans a Pacific and Yellowstone Park tour with limited campaigning before aiding Senator Jones upon return.
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Beth
Cleveland
Arthur Sewill
John RB. Howrhton
Mr. Sewall
Seguin
Port Larmber
Belf
Sewall
Baltimore
Gorman
Big Family
Jonce
Bryan versus Durein land dispute in Oakland
In a district court case, Wm H Bryan a colored man claiming a verbal agreement with Frank Durein and Lesamun to buy two acres for twenty per acre faced a ruling in favor of Durein. Bryan says he paid for more than half of the twenty acres and sought ten acres. Durein refused a deed or refund, with Judge Haz presiding.
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Wm. H. Bryan
Frank Durein
Lesamun
Oakland
Durein
Kite
Bryan
Durety
Ainy Engees
Haz
Bad Politics Stand at Milwaukee Labor Row
Chicago July reports Benny C Payne of Milwaukee may trigger poor politics as commander of western forces. Payne fought against Milwaukee streetcar owners, opposing the car line monopoly and sparking riots that paralyzed Cream City business. Chicago labor groups oppose Payne joining the coming camp and plan a split termorial to chairman dan bu.
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Chicago
Benny C. Payne
Milwaukee
Stckinleys
Payne
Oteikens
Mirra
Laborida Tenn
For & Touth
Wiecorkit
Chitazo
Chatrman Danbu
Secretary Stephens Sees Growing Enthusiasm For State Road Work
Secretary Stephens of the state temperance group notes increased enthusiasm for road projects. He cites 25 new organizations formed in various parts of the state last month and reports many requests for more road work. Horton reports a new organization as the effort proceeds vigorously.
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Stephens
Temperec Hnlo
SN Hisda Erent
Topeka Souvenir Planned by Printing Company
The Topeka Printing Company plans a commemorative souvenir for the Pull Festival and Reunion. It will feature engravings of Topeka landmarks including the court house and Marstin's band, plus a history of major institutes, aiming for artful, high quality cuts and a model of verance.
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Topeka Printing Company
mClal
Topeka
Court House
Topekin
Marstyall
Qaim Fat the Tad
Dandenotes Mareal
Coin Harvey Lectures Reach Ruston After Train Delay
In Shreveport on July 22 W H Harvey arrived via the Cotton Belt line. He learned the Chautauqua arrangement near Shreveport and Mrs Mattie Williams organized a special car costing 365 to take him to Ruston where he delivered his lecture as scheduled. A large crowd traveled by train to hear him.
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Shreveport
W. H. Harvey
Colm
Oity Redas
Cotton Belt
Rustan
Wickahuts
Shreveport & Pacific
Chiesio
Chautauqua
Rnature
Mattie H L. Williams
Harvey
Wirs
Mr. Harvey
Ruston
Silver Advocate
Secretary Hoke Smith Plans New York Law Practice
Secretary Hoke Smith will move to New York City after March 4 and devote himself to practicing law. Also noted are Burlington railroad rate reductions for coal from Missouri and northern towns to Kansas City, effective July 28, plus a testimonial for Beecham’s Pills.
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Hoke Smith
Gotham
Washington
New York City
Queen Escapes Carriage Crash on Windsor Route
London July 29 2 As the royal procession neared Windsor Castle aNorse attach? ent to the carriage ahead toppled the vehicle carrying the queen and Indian attendants. The driver and one attendant were badly hurt. The queen remained calm asked about the injured then continued to Paddington. She rode in an open landau to Marlow and Buckingham Palace. A palace fire scare later proved trivial but unsettled witnesses.
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London
Windsor Castle
Paddington
Marlhownuh
Buckingham Palace
Buck Ingham Palace
Cyclists and Omaha Marshal in Florence Tense Incident
A Nebraska marshal attempted to arrest two cyclists during a city event near Florence after they allegedly hollered at a siren. The crowd, including visiting lawyers and about 40 wheelmen, surrounded him as revolvers were drawn and the prisoners were released amid tense exchanges.
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Nebraska
Omahs
Florence
Omaha
Prieuitrs
Orta
Vieitim
Wisconsin Man to Back Chicago Democrats in Convention
Milwaukee July 22 Secretary Spel announced that Chairman G W Peck of Wisconsin will cooperate with and work for the nominees at the Chicago convention. Net effect is a desertion from the Democratic gold party amid a split with National Committeeman EC Wall and others.
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G. W. Peck
Wisconsin
Chicago
Milwaukee
Spel
Democratic Atte Committee
Gow. Peck
Alebht
Lake Minnetonka
National
EC. Wall
Democratic Gold Party
Charles Dickens Dead The Sun notes novelist’s death
The Times announces Charles Dickens, the noted novelist, has died. A separate item reports seven year old Mageié Sheehan, daughter of Deputy Sheriff Larry Sheehan, injured when thrown from a pony on East Fourth Street. she remained unconscious for a time but was improving. Foreclosure suit, mortgage $2406, filed by Asa W. Kenney against John Gragz et al. The Grand Trunk Railway’s new 3:10 train to New York is touted as a complete, comfortable, rapid eastbound option with modern conveniences. L F Morrow, City agent, 363 Clark Street, Chicago.
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Maggie Sheehan
Mageié
Sheehan
Larry Sheehan
East Fourth Street
Asa W. Kenney
District Court
John Gragz
Flenks
New York
Grand Trunk Railway System
Lehich Valley
Tenn
Chicago
L. FR. Morrow
City
Clark Street
For Sale or Exchangings for Good Farm Loazs
For Sale or Exchings for Good Farm Loazs. A two story business block with basement on Kansas avenue near business center. Apply to T BR Bowman & Co.
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Kansas Avenue
Pear Business Center
T, BR Bowman & CO
Nationalize Telegraphs Urged by Barbers Union
The Topeka Journeymen Barbers' union votes for national ownership of telegraph lines, urged by Charles Curtile and U S Senators Baker and Potse, backed by the International Typographical Union endorsement. A local move notes labor support and government control to serve public interest.
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Peter Amlini
Tomek
Minnneapole
Topeka
Topeka Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Beck
Ahab
Charles Curtle
Thie
Baker
Potste
Senate
U Intel
Hime
Internaonal Typiographical Union
Edward K. Wilcox
No-To-Bac Mends Nerves and Vigor, Warns Aid
A dubious health pamphlet claims No-To-Bac cures nervousness and strengthens vitality while portraying tobacco as a poison harming nerves and overall vigor. It warns of production risks and urges readers to avoid tobacco and seek a purported remedy, citing a dubious Canadian source and a regional pamphlet.
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Cage
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Frederice Cur
Winguim
Fulawayo
Cevere
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Hanna
Hoe
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Potwin
W. ©. Neville
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Stock Island
Topeks
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Holton
L J. Pole
Yeakum
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Terler
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Res. Plake
John Bier
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Burt Lynch
Lansing
Vinert Wert
Horinzarner
Wertling
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Eyece
Kanga Chu
A. d. Withins
Winfield
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Welch
AWN Engine Hospital
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Geer
Trenk
Scras Pile
Rock Island Rules
H. H. Artz
Mohammedan
Senator Gorman
Yellowstone Park
Spalding
Columbus
Ide
Bucey
Bryan VS. Durein
H. G. Payne
Coin Harvey
Burlington
Burlington Railway
Missouri
St. Joseph
K. C. St J
A. P. Sawyer
Lida C. Bradshaw
Frank Sim
Kannaa Ave
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Runsway
Fire
Palace
Deserts Gold Democrats
Charles Dickens
Sonses
the Times
Charles Dice
Ervalt
Topeka Spice Mills
Uncle Sam
HB. Wolf
RF A
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Ith
Christian Endeavor Jretting
Washene
Young People
Avinrad Foeputiyicas
Emeri
Ken Auk
Dee
Ask
St. Low
Hoth
Duvntal Pusechane Aeenene le
Ado
Pere Jess Steam Laundry
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