White Republican push shocks South Carolina voters
Dr. Pope of Newberry reports evidence of trade declines in Charleston and Columbia under current administration. He promotes a white Republican platform, rallying support for a new party in South Carolina and urging conservatives to back a reform slate led by Major Mekinsley with a focus on sound money, protective tariffs, and labor rights.
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Columbia
Bamp- Sun Pope
Newberry
Whitemuin
South Carolina
Pops
Sten
Charleston
Pope
Tilewrnes
Soule Carolina
South Ceratina
Goenstedt
Venton
Chicago
Fon Hayhein
Lwker
Thom Collon
Mekinsley
Fatal Pamela quarrel ends in gunfire in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati husband shot his wife five times at their West High Street home early this morning. Mrs. Wier died on the way to the hospital from a chest wound. the husband, Win T. Witer, claimed self defense and then shot at her before taking the revolver. He had arrived from Louisville about fifteen years ago.
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Cincinnati
Win
T. Witer
Firtier
West Hifch Street
Witer
Wier
Mons
Wess
Wiley
Louteville
Holding Together The Middle of the Road Men All Mest There
The Middle of the Road Men at the St Louis convention adopted a motion opposing compromise and backing a straightout Populist ticket. They also targeted removing Butler from the permanent organizational committee to unite around Camlor of Maine and avoid division over a permanent chairman.
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St. Louis
Sexas
Who Will Be Goddess Big Float In Flora Parade
An enthusiastic meeting of Flora’s Festival DorMite women at the new court house discussed a float honoring the Goddess in the parade. Ella Hayes proposed a prominent float and a public vote funded by participants. Committees were named for purchasing, ways and means, and decorations as plans moved to organize the young ladies’ display and parade participation.
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Howe
Milliken
Sig
Mise Hayes
Gomrlites
Mra Hickes
Miss Hayes
Emma Banks
Mie Mayes
Emo
Ginks
Dora McClure
Mise Grace Stayer
Misa Anna Buyles
Mick Hayes
Min Banke
Undie
Gly
Younig
Wilmeeth
Millen
Wil
Mik
Sprashe
Curr
Auburndale
Wrench
Fen
Remley
Filmore Street
Eaid
Remler
Alise Diment
Court House
Kinsensan
Trown
Mindy
Mig MH. Mitchell
Buvs Russet
Hesal- Foudy
Alex
Simé
Tsneke
Kansas
Union Pacific
Gordon Street
Gotten
Witmarth
Mra Milliken
Bmre G. 0
Wilma Mee
Mex
Gusitt
Rilen Parkhurst
Stre
John Sareent
Mies Emin
Dire W. H. Wilson
Car Rifle Committee
Horal
Es' Arana
Ladies Committee of the North
Parkhurst
Se'elee
Emma Books
Political debate on gold and silver coin in Topeka
A column features A. E. Case arguing for American coinage policy against silver demonetization proposals tied to McKinley and Sherman. The piece cites constitutional law, debt payment in coin, and opposition to a British influenced monetary shift. It accuses the St Louis cabal of pressing gold standard, urging voters to back American monetary principles and reject silver exclusion.
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A. EL Case
Topeka State Journal
David BH. Hi
Grover Cleveland
Aimerican
South
Cleveland
Congress
Cleveland HI
McKintey and
Sherman
St. Louis
McKinsey
United States
Toneresa
St. Louie Cabal
England
Eneland
Una
Great Britain
Britain
Kansas Women in Populist Convention Debates
Kansas official Annie Diggs debates at the Populist convention with other delegates about Bryan and religious overtones. Women push for visibility while some delegates and husbands influence voting, with Kansas and California figures noted among speakers and observers.
Odd Concelts Signs Point to Lincoln Hour
City Clerk McFadden and a Journal reporter note city clocks and shop watches align to 8:48 p.m. for Lincoln's assassination, a custom said to date to that era. An investigation confirms Topeka signs share the pattern, while Ayers Avenue advertises a vegetable preparaffin patent remedy claimed to cure malarial disorders.
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Ayers Ave
The Star Grocery Coupon Sale and Fruit Can Sale
The Star Grocery offers a 30 day coupon plan with every dollar of purchases excluding sugar. Free books on canning and candying accompany the deal. A sale features 20 pounds finest California sugar and 3 pound fruit cans sold at low prices, while stock lasts.
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California
Iris Shawnee Caney and Crosby’s Patent Feed Names
A fragment listing assorted 50 pound feed sacks and brands including Iris Shawnee Caney, Silver Leaf, Hackney Patent, Big 4, Crosby’s Best, Topeka Patent, Leiter Patent, Gold Dust, Jack Frost, Luxury and S. and G. Best. No narrative context provided.
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Shawnee Caney
Crosby
Hackney
Topeka
Leiter
Jack Frost
S. & G. Best
Topeka inventor reveals bicycle that jumps ditches
A Topeka designer introduces a bicycle with coil springs mounted on each wheel enabling the rider to vault over large obstacles. The mechanism stores energy via pedals and springs, releasing it to rise and clear space as the rider advances. An automatic adjustment handles energy loss after multiple jumps.
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Topeka
Manor Horse
Posal
Bryan's Virginia Cabin Remarkable Historic Site
Crowds visit the old Bryan home stead near Sperryville Virginia. Silas Bryan father of the Democratic presidential candidate was born nearby. The log cabin still stands and is a daily tourist draw with photographs taken and admirers sending pictures.
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Sperryville
Silas Bryan
Virginia
Speryville
Hirvan
Salvation Booths HURT by Bicycle Accidents
July reports from Paris and New York note two Salvation Army figures injured in bicycle incidents. Catherine Booth Clarke known as La Marchale in Paris was struck by a bicycle rider, sustaining serious injuries. In New York, Catherine Booth Tucker sister of Miss Heathcut suffered a broken wrist and other hurts after being run down by a bicycle while learning to ride.
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Salvationists
Paris
Catherine Booth Clibbern
la Marchale
Salvation Army
Feases
New York
Mire Booth Tucker
Mee Heath
Wheeling
Watermelon Giveaway Caps Valdosta Carnival Week
The Valdosta Georgia carnival drew 7,000 to 8,000 visitors for its final day on July 4. Fifteen hundred watermelons were distributed to attendees with 4,300 handed to the crew. A baby show attracted families from Georgia Florida Alabama and South Carolina. A grand pyrotechnic display closed the week on the city grounds.
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Valdosta
Attyi
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
South Carolina
Court House
Drawings Aid Eugene Field Monument Fund Exhibition
Original drawings by American artists to aid the Eugene Field monument fund are on view in Washington. Brought by Albert J. Swift of Chicago for display during the Christian Endeavor convention, the works are exhibited at Veerboff's art store with daily visitor traffic and sales of Field poems collections adding receipts around ten dollars daily.
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Washington
Eugene Field Monument Fund
Albert Js. Swift
Chicago
Christian Endeavor
Swift
Ciara Bell
Veerbof's
Capital
Brown Ia
Field
Muncie Women’s Crusade Against Offensive Posters
In Muncie Indiana on July 24 the Women’s club of the city, a prominent group, passed resolutions condemning merchants who display advertisements on fences and telephone poles and those who post immoral pictures of women on show billboards. They will pursue action to curb the postings and related billboards.
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Muncie
Ind
Labor Day plans in Kansas City target Bland Bryan and Debs
Labor organizations in Kansas City fix September 7 events at Washington Park. Richard F. Bland and William J Bryan are invited to speak in the afternoon. An Industrial Council invite extends to Eugene V Debs who has replied to attend.
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Kansas City
Richard F. Bland
Wiliam J. Bryan
Washington Park
Industrial Council
Agene
V. Debs
For Sale or Exchange for Goof Fann Toans near Business Center
A two story business block with basement on Kansas avenue near the business center is for sale or exchange. Apply to T E Bowman and Co.
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Kansas Avenu
Business Center
T.E. Bowman & CO
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WM. Taylor
East Seventh St
Huyder
Western Foundry-Machine Works
Cpomerly Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
Kas. R
Cofran, Proprietor
White Man's Republican Party For
Alan
Flora
J. W. Phillips
Eighth Ave
AP. Sawyer
Mary Johnson
Bushne
Frank Sim
Sharmaciat
Kansas Avenus
Oz Scaiman
Onof
John Breidenthal
Annie’Diggs
Peoples Party Movement
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Ane L. Diges
Bryan
Dives
Mra. Bigs
Getler
Mr. Bryan
Euns
S. Stewart
Leome
Miss Halen Hartett Miketiell
Ftrom
Bas Rerievance
Laclede
Skinner Commission
J. W. Breidenthal
Kansas State Central Committee
Alten
Bela, Kan
Hoth
Allen
Breidenthal Sthis
Tts
the Star Grocery
Grocers’ Union
J. Ss. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Telephone 252
East Sixth St
Bryan’s
Virginia Cabin
Field Monument Fund
Swell
Bland and
Debs
Kansas City, Mo
Tayman-Oberley Hardware CO
Kansas Avenues
Roth Pon
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