Knockout Blow at Newton Convention Sparks GOP Ruckus
Wichita Eagle city editor Dave Leahy and Rep Cray Eckstein clashed at a Newton convention over politics. Eckstein called Leahy a liar, then the pair reportedly shook hands and reconciled after a public argument that ended as a brief altercation.
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Wichita
Dave Leahy
The
Eagle
Cray Eckstein
al PU
Syjaker
Hotere
Tient Akeelody
Hanses Leet
Micro Wednensday
Bugle
Newton
Daugherty
Bedewick
Dave
Sumnvr
Indaw
Murdock
Weil
Glikarelle
Otto
Mtrabeht
Seaiteer
Fort Scott Forts Preservation Plan Proposed
The Fort Beats notes a July 24 proposal to lay out a fort scene on the plaza near the old fort buildings to add interest and beauty. It requests moving the mockhouse tower, clearing an alley, and preserving the area from future dilapidation while seeking state aid and an appropriation for the work.
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Wii H. Eytle
G. A. Ko
Fort Scott
Gondiell Gauthoun Cole Shore
Leavenworth Ghost Sightings and Local Accidents
North Leavenworth residents report eerie apparitions seen at various spots around town, with a woman in black vanishing and reappearing near alleys as crowds gather. In Port Sontt a fruit tree suddenly revived after weeks of dormancy, and a severe electric storm killed a horse and injured a man, leaving him paralyzed.
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J. Skee
Chawford Street
Gfth 35 900 Barrel Storage Tank Project
Weodesha July 24 material carried yesterday for the Gfth 35 900 barrel storage tank. Ground eroded Belts. tank builders work on the fourth, about two-thirds done. Objective is to store crude oil core and save transportation costs. project costs include 700 to transport crew from the east, with potential savings of 60 or more in expenses.
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Weodesha
Long Bicycle Ride Ends In Wichita Pleasure Trip
Harry Webb and wife from San Francisco reached Wichita after a 1150 mile ride in one day aboard bicycles. They refueled at A. P. Glosser's then planned to visit Teens and New York on a sightseeing journey. Also noted is the death of Hi-t Lengaworth, a traveling salesman for Armour Packing Co, at Herald Hatte.
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Wichita
Harry Webb
San Francisco
Sheety
Bleyelew
A. P. Glosser
White City
Hi—t Lengaworth
Saleomarth
Armour Packing Company of Kansas Jr
Herald
Coutull Grove
Kan
Dead in a corn field near Inman children report
A stranger was found dead in a corn field five miles south of Inman by local children. The man wore a suit and appeared to have been threshing. age and identity are unclear. Local authorities are investigating the scene at Badlog.
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Inman
Mctherson
Bing
Kickapoo Woman Charged With Insanity
Leavenworth July 24 Mrs Catherine Hass brought from Kickapoo yesterday charged with being of unsound mind. She tried to injure man during the day and her limbs were cut and bloodied when found in a cornfield wearing only a blouse and stockings.
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Leavenworth
Catherine Hass
Brovgh
Kickapo Yesterny
Saliva Light Plant Provides 28 Electric Lights
Saliva city council contracted with a new company to supply 28 electric lights for three years at $100 per year, with $17,000 to be expended for material aid. Also notes Conway Springs auditorium plans and July 24 submissions for building estimates.
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Tate
Conway Springs
Citisene O
Runaway wagon injures grocer in Oakland mishap
A grocer, William Netron of Oakland, was severely burned and injured when a runaway team collided with a wagon on upper Fairs avenue. He suffered a fractured shoulder blade and will be unable to work for some time. The incident occurred as the horse pulled toward the sidewalk, with onlookers and a nurse assisting nearby.
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Wiliam Netron
Seward Kd Lian Avenues
Oakland
Fairs
Nelson
Cilbert's Cup Match Set for August 20
Fred Gilbert holder of the American EC Powder Cup accepts a challenge from Rollo Heikes of Devon for a race at Watson's Bridge Park on August 2 with $5 grainst placed as stakes. The match, a 1Har ed fifty singles event with unknown angles and twenty five pairs, follows a history of rival powder companies contesting the trophy. Also reports from Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Louisville Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Detroit and other scores and lineups from July 4-24.
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Chicago
Fred Gilbert
Inanimore Tanters
Mapoeeesaton
Rollo G
Hethes
Deyon
Watson's Hrarnuide Park
Gibert
New York
Bastein
Hotker
Youngs Hawkeye
Spirit Lake
Challenger
Telkes
Fork Het Ate
Lucky Baldwin to Retire from the Turf
The Great Racing Sportsman B J Baldwin likely retires this season leaving his Turh string. He has faced horses for twenty years and built a Santa Anita farm producing derby winners and stakes horses. Baldwin’s breeding program and Santa Anita facility are highlighted by multiple American Derby successes.
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San Francisco
B.J. Baldwin
Baldwin
Santa Anita
Corbett to Train at Asbury Park for Sharkey Fight
James J. Corbett will leave Burnett Springs and head to Asbury Park New Jersey to begin active training for his forthcoming bout with Sharkey. The fighter shows marked improvement from his stay at the springs and is in better condition than in years.
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Asbury Park
San Francisco
Tames
J. Corbett
Thrence
Burnett Springs
N.J
Sharkey
Corbete
Topekas Players Edge Empora In State League Clash
Topeka yesterday’s state league game saw Topeka defeat Empora 1 to 1 by a single point. The match was filled with brilliant plays as Gettman the novel baseman and Cooley at first delivered strong performances. The crowd applauded the crew for their hard hitting fielding in a tense contest.
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Emporia
Ipeka
Topeka
Tonatin
Valle
Gabriel
Patterson
Evans
Emiporia
Seco
Lotkoe
Niving
Junction City
Jeanie
Todey
Switzer and Heil
White Jamteon
Hmperta
Topeks
Empora
Enmie
Gettman
Cooley
Kool Sdvay
Tage
Tenter Field
State House News From Montg omery County Cattle Fever Inquiry
Governor Morrill orders investigation after Montgomery County cattle rumors spark alert as stockers review possible fever outbreak. State Board of Equalization schedules tax actions ahead of next week finalization. Also reported: Mrs Bender found in Auburn Ohio. pardoned prisoner George Sarver. Rocks County Fair funds rise. local family medical oper ations and obituaries.
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Montamore
State House
Eher Lf
Montgémary
State Five Stock Auniters Commission Ovehe
Wokafter
Ker
Morrill Wluf
Jotinaen
Greenwool
Méenee Ag
Bitter partisan fury at the Chicago convention
A staunch anti-Bryan critique depicts the national People's Party figures, Taubeneck, and Gresham as maneuvering to divide voters and overturn the gold standard. It warns of a united reform movement threatening aristocracy, urging no compromise with the enemy and labeling current leaders as traitors to democracy.
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Mr. Butler
Wang
Lucro
Philip of
Macedonia
Mike Gongier
Greece
Kent
Chicago
Kablsuot
Beck
Mare Hanna
Taubeneck
Omaha
W. Q Gresham
Gresham
Peoples Party
Salt
Greshans
Falra
Henry M. Teller
Settleman
America
Tanhenook
People
Doke M. Thurstan
Nebraska
Union Pacific
Congress
Harman's hastiness at Populist convention
Harman of Jefferson county Kansas erupted during the opening session, attacking police amid chaotic demands for recognition. Chairman Fyler ordered sergeants to clear aisles as Harman mounted a chair and demanded to know if Populists could be governed without armed attendants, only for the moment to lapse as no officers appeared.
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St Pews
Uemente Harmen
Kansas
Trylmur
Fytler
Thas
Haormen
Jefferman County
Harman
Elliott Stands Out At Kansas Delegation Vote
In St Louis on July 24 the Kansas delegation backed Allen for permanent chairman, save for Frank Elliott of Doniphan county who aligned with the middle of the road faction and is expected to vote against Bryan. Elliott received a dispatch from John Hosyack, New Jersey state central committee secretary, stating that if the convention endorses Bryan and Sewall, socialism should be declared.
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St. Louis
Kansas
Tor Allen
Frank Elliott
Doniphan County
Bryan
Elfiott
John Hosyack
New Jersey
Permalttee
Sewall
Middle of the Road Men Name Gibbs and Colohsressman Howard Managers
The middle of the road men at the convention selected Mr Gibbs of Texas and Colohsressman Howard of Alabama as their floor managers. They sought a fair hearing to speak on all questions and present their side on Bryan and Sewall. Senator Allen promised them a fair hearing.
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St. Loui
Mr. Gibbs
Texas
Colohsressman Howard
Alabame
Onder
Allen l
Allen
Bryan
Sewall
Texans Quarrel Over Delegation Dispute in St Louis
In St Louis on July 24 a heated quarrel arose among Texas delegates over the display of the Goyan picture and the rejection of Texas to name a member for the conference committee. Several delegates clashed as voices rose and tempers flared during the session. The dispute centered on procedure and representation for the talks.
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St. Louis
Texas
Goyan
Delegation Confrontation at Convention Hal Meeting
A delegation perceived hot heads overreaching and subsidizing. In a hall meeting at Milton Park Wood War presented a tempered response. Texas claimed delegation mercy on the matter. Delegates caucused amid expressions of dissent and friction during the convention session.
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Milton Park
Texas
Merced
Facras
Coxey Inrowed By Populist Platform Clash In St Louis
In St Louis on July 24 the Populist committee refined the platform despite Coxey’s protestations. The preamble passed with minor verbal changes while Coxey failed to push his noninterest bearing bond plan 20 to 1. He warned the jury is packed and lamented an autocratic chair, claiming Weaver acted as chairman. The financial plank was finally adopted.
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St. Louis
Coxey
Mr. Coxey
Czar Reed
Mother Jones and Annie Digg at St Louis convention
During a demonstration at a St Louis convention Mother Jones and Annie Digg stood on a table in the press gallery. Jones waved a Bryan flag while others urged penultimate speakers and a fight over seating disrupted the session before the convention resumed.
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St. Louis
Mother Jones
Coxey Army Fame
Annie Digk
Kansas
Kucuin
Debs Thie
Willan Jennings Bryan
Forocible but inelegant party U S politics in 1900s
National chairman Jonss denies compromise with Populists for presidential candidacy. Debs not attending. Reports discuss train routes and Burlington Route services from Kansas City to Billings and Denver with sleepers and chair cars. Garfield park concert tonight and notices about upcoming meetings and excursions.
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Colorado
Montana
Black Hills
Pacific Coast
Burlington
Missouri River
Kansas City
Billings
Mont
Lincoln
Nets
Northern Pacific Trans-Continental
Montanis
Puget Sound
Kansan City
Denver
Flo Grande Scopic
Utah
California
A Man With Record Sparks Local Talk
Fragmented civic confusion and literary fragments mark a dated issue with scattered notes. The piece touches on a presumed agitator, a railway feature, an apology from a doctor, and brief advertising blurbs aboard a midwestern paper.
OK KALE play entry pmo Fo tinted th Maden se
The fragmentary note records a sports card item involving OK KALE and Fo as teams or entities in a contest. Details are unreadable but the brief line hints at a played entry or match announcement.
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Eckstein
Leahy
Old Fort Scott Veterans
Leavenworth Spoce
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Enowich
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Mt Fever
Parsons
Wedaweday
James Lima
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Scott
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Tetu
Mkeht
Etrekia Wart
Daily Runaway
Wim. Nelson
Case
Leyte Tusk
Iintist
Cre Trint
Russie
Adams Rouse
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Topeku
Mre
Brdfind
Mary Beall
David. Hutchineson
Arie Ciey
South Missouri
Fort Scott & Men
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Marshall
Garfield Park
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Cilbert’s Cup
Rollo Heikes
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Cleveland
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R.H. B. Cleveland
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Keener
Clements
Washington
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Mercer
Colonels
Seoooldist
Minnapolis
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Columbus
Hutchinson and Schriver
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Fom Grouunds
Wea
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Ean Titanep
Cross
Kansas Clix
Detroit
Callahan
Lake
Egan
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Bs Balloons
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Toston
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Lucky Baldwin
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Faulkner
State Board of Equalization
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Murrill
George Sarver
Washington County
Rocke County Fair
Rocks County
Harry
Dean Rodley
Episcopal Church
H. M. Bell
B. M. Bell
Bucheran Street
Giabetes
Valley Falls
Elliott
Moliher Jones
Annie
Jonss
James K. Jones
Debs
Terre Haute
Eugene Vv
Doby
Wsht
St. Louie
Hier
Garfeld Park
Wakeley
Gen
Pasa Agt
St Louis, Mo
Merstiat
Garfield Varie
Buffalo
Dan Christian Endeavor
Baptist Jaune People’s Union Oferica
Mitchuker
Ist
National Republican League
Milwaukee
Besocratics
Tckets
Chicageo
St Louis
LW. Wakeley
Garficd Park
State Journal
Wasiahaydon
Siuply Une News
Young Hoorel Gebe
Marshal
Gat Park
Billington
Missouri River Potato
Council Brut
Binix City Morde Consult
Appleton
Minn
A. P Sawynts
Jo Ho
Kaneu Avenue
Deerlean Steam Laundry
Aday
Tupaka Grain Block Exchange
Manhattan
Ieee
Pac. Wabash
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