Hill for It Will Follow Flower Whitney Lamont and Others
A New York report quotes a friend of Senator Hill claiming he will oppose the Chicago ticket and endorse the Populist aligned line. It says Hill follows leaders like Whitney and Lamont, with Tammany resisting postponement and ratification for the Chicago ticket next week. It adds Bryan expected to win about 120,000 of 200,000 Nebraska votes, with fusion possible in several states.
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Chicago
New York
Senator Hill
St. Louis
Seyma
Millie Cote
Sunurie Thie
Hill
Shen
Ar. Hill
Agaliet
Tryun
Sitaply
Mover
Whitney
Lamont
Empire State
Ol Hirnkelt
Huffman
Gay
Saratoga
Tammany
Chirago
Fridmy
Martin
John
Sheehan
Destate Orgenication
Staw
Wigan
Chiturs
Bryan
Nebraska
New Jolys
Holcomb
Nedephita
St Louis
Muda
Sewall
Watson
Tuvloniste
Tate
Nebrasia
Televes Bryan
bolteKinley
Brean
Cass
Nebraste
Ninth Street Incline Cable Car Crash Injures Crew
A July 4 accident on the Ninth Street Incline toward Union Depot left a car derailed and crew injured. Conductor J Hoddes and gripman Artur Meyers were among those trapped. Fearey family and Mrs Gay and Mrs Marriott were passengers. Victims were treated at Victoria Hotel, debris cleared after delays.
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Ninth Street
Tinery
Dar
D. Fearey
Fearey
Mins
Dis Fearey
Victoria Yotel
Grifficn
Joen
Eas Mies
Tulle
What Sewall Is Worth In New England Wealth Claims
New York July 28 reports challenge claims about Arthur Sewall wealth. He is said to be worth about 410,000 in property and is president of Bath National Bank with 125,000 capital, owning about one sixth of stock. He holds no Maine Centre railroad directorship and has limited corporate ties amid a wider Atlantic interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sewall
New England
Beth
Arthur Lewis
Bath National Bank
Hath Tron Works
Abilene Hearing On Rates Before State Board
Citizens from Abilene attend a hearing at the state board of railroad commissioners over jobbers' rates. Local delegates represented Abilene while Santa Fe and other lines contested or conceded the requested rates. a decision to grant rates like those asked was expected. Also noted are appeals in McCormick's case and a bond issue facing a higher court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Austihe Rec Island
Santa Fe
Am Cuton
Bpaeitic Railroai
State Board of Rifiraid Commissioners
Jb, Case
G. W Hurd
CA Hodge
D. Te Posie
J. & Hallam
John Johns
J. H. Forway
N. R Rebs
J. B Breweer
KK. W. Bish
W. Littlefield
Juck Island
McCormick
Supreme Court
Oliver Motormink Aller
District Court of
Jackson County
McCormick of Bliver
J. J. Prits
Inter-State
Kanes City
Kun
Oliver
Newok
Governor Seeks Clarification On Fort Scott Commissioner's Resignation
The Governor has not received any resignation from Fort Scott Commissioner J. J. Stewart. Reports claimed Stewart mailed resignation to the governor for August, but officials say they have seen no document. State figures, including Judge Theodosun Botkin and S. W. Wilhent, discussed possible actions and local political maneuvers amid the unsettled resignation rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Morris Want
Morrisso
J. J. Stewart
Prince
Sales
Stewart
Local meeting discusses free silver policies and political stances
A public gathering attended by diverse groups discussed free silver policy and party positions. Speakers urged unity and expressed interest in economic reform, with attendees engaging in a broad exchange of views on monetary standards and political alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treepaniers
Fry Snes Natie
Parte Politica
New York Democrats Set State Convention in Buffalo
New York Democrats will meet at the state convention in Buffalo, with plans for the gathering targeting September. The convention aims to unite party leaders and set the political agenda for upcoming campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New Iecon
Pool Running It and the Clearing House Plan
New York July 48 The Committee of Foreign Bankers pushes a plan to curb gold exports by creating a pool or clearing house for exchange. The scheme would raise over fifteen million dollars and rely on banks discounting their own paper and extending credits abroad to hold exchange rates. Prominent banks and Brooklyn trusts join, with J P Morgan & Co and Belmont among organizers, as the plan aims to keep the market steady during a potential political disruption and cotton or grain shortages.
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New York
The
Herald Thinkening
Fathien Howsen
Pryite Tt
Foraea
Eritall Meanventiaoe USA
Sore Joma
la Xatd
le Lorne Pro
Ite Ik
Eheurfog House
Exchanse
J. P. Morkan & Co
Aucuet Belmont & Gp
von Hummatt & Co
Kahl, Joet & Co
Beard
Brooklyn
Gesten, Philadelphii
Cieage
Meteoric Storm Hits Pittsburgh Suburb Fears Record Heat
July 2 Pittsburgh reports a fierce storm breaking records with the hottest temperature in years. The wind gusts shattered windows and trees toppled as rainfall reached 1.42 inches by 9 am. Foreman Frank Riley noted an unprecedented cyclone formation, comparing the event to the St. Louis horror while city officials assessed damage and wind movement.
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Herve
Weather Bureau
Ben Grasnon
Frank Rileway
St. Louis
Golden Smiths Guess in London Letter
London July 28 The London press and The Daily News discuss American politics with Governor McKinley and William J Bryan as subjects. The piece notes a prediction Bryan will win, and comments on social and industrial insurrection, free silver, currency, and Cobden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonoin
London News- Miers Aire
Daily Newa
Mckinley
William J. Bryan
Chauncey M. Depest
Mart Ton Frowen
Saturday Review
Guldvin Smith
Bryan
Smith
Cobden
Lucky Gifts for Bryan from Kansas Delegation at St Louis
Lincoln Neb July 28 Visitors to the Bryan line grow as Nevada delegates Mestre Nixon and Davis stop to discuss the Populist nomination. Bryan replies to telegraphs urging unity and avoids talks on Louis specifics while predicting a fair solution. Kansas sends two _love birds_ named Kiness and Nebraska, plus a rabbit's foot and horseshoe as tokens.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Nevada
St. Luis
Louis Cor
Montand
Holeoml
Linenit
Kuneas
Kiness
Nebraska
Walter Roth Drowned While Wading Near Atchison
Walter Roth aged 15 son of John Roth of Dustity was drowned in the slough south of the Burlington and Missouri River shop near Atchison yesterday afternoon. He wandered into the current while wading with Peter Mack, clutched Mack, and disappeared after coming ashore briefly. Searchers have found no body yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Walter
Roth
Press Editorial Attacks Bryan Populists Vermin
The New York Press editorial denounces Western Free Silver supporters as vermin. It mocks Populists Bryan and his followers, calls for punishment by the American people, and portrays the Bryan-Populist faction as threatening to ruin the party. The piece reflects sharp partisan rhetoric of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peple
Wn Hum
Dr Jameson Guilty in Foreign Enlistment Case
London July court verdict finds Dr Jameson guilty of violating the foreign enlistment act. He is sentenced to fifteen months imprisonment without labor. Major Sir John Willoughby receives ten months, Major RL White seven months, Captain Henry P. L. Coverite gets seven months, while Col R Grey and Col B F Whit receive five months each.
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London
Tameson South
Col. B. Fo
Minneapolis Team Travels for Three-Game Series at T A Park
Minneapolis visits T A Park on Thursday for a three game set with Top. Manager Ruff redoubles effort to field a new pitcher Pridey week Wil Stamey of St Marys proves swift. Fire on Fifth Street raises questions while Dr Martin suspects arson in late afternoon blaze. Jameses offer no insurance.
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Minneapolis
T. A. A. Park
Topeka
Junction City
Ruff
Pridey
Wil Stamey
Prichttie
St. Marys
Stanley
Public Instruction
Lawrence
State University
Frank
SE. Martin
Fifth Street
Martin
Jury Draws For September Term Of District Court
The following jurors were drawn this afternoon for the September term of the district court Ed L Randall Mission township 8 5 Catchers D P Hillett Martin Stack Rossville township J Atwood Auburn township Robert Thomas H F Pratt Segoville township W H Mar coy area towns 3 5 Mar co Ghaa Metiasycts
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Draven
District Court
Ed L. Randall
Mission Township
Catchers
D. P. Hillett
Ettr
Martin Stack
Rossvile
J. ©. Atwood
Auburn Township
Robert Thomas
H. F. Pratt
Scgseville
W. H. Marcoy
Marco
Populists Question Sewall Withdrawal in Kansas Politics
Kansas Populists debate Sewall's fate as Watson's possible nomination looms. Breidenthal and others argue to uphold St Louis party actions. Some insiders expect Sewall to withdraw or be replaced, while Democrats wrestle with endorsements and possible elector division ahead of the national convention.
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Ok Wille
Hulr
Breidenthal
Elows
Sewall Wil
Ispanh Trim Junction
John Davis
Sewell
Greidenthal
Watson
Dreidenthal
Kansas
St Louis
Sewall
Mr. Breidenthal
W Watson
Wetwon
Abjiene
Alsbaie
Kickers
Miarm
St. Louis
Lewish
Chex
Knifine Bryan
Texas
Bryan
Watron
G. W. Glck
Gryat
Gore
Dye
John Martin
Democracs
Obody
Atr. Breidenthal
Perhans
Populist Branch Talk From Topeka And Chicago
Topeka discussions report possible branch offices for the Populist party with hints of a Chicago headquarters and potential Western branches in Kansas or Nebraska. Committee leaders, including Senator Butler, may call meetings soon as parties face factional splits and unclear statewide elector plans in a pivotal year. Thomas E Watson, via telegram, urges decisive committee action on nominations and sectional divisions.
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National Populist Committee
Topeka
John W. Breidenthal
Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Butter
Wally
Breidenthal
Elf
Populist Dilemma in Georgia Delegation Crisis
Mr. Sewall faced pressure over Populist alignments as Bryan forces threatened to absorb the party. He resisted accepting a national ticket spot while Georgia sent positive instructions to harmonize factions. The crisis risked destroying the People's Party if no Populist served on the national ticket.
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Mr. Sewall
Texas
Bryan
Watson
Teal T
Vaming
Popullet
Georgia
People’s Party
Jury summons crowd fills police court in Durein case
Justice Furry's police court session drew a large crowd of witnesses in the Fritz Durein case. More than forty witnesses were subpoenaed, with several prominent young men seeking excuses who failed to appear. The court adjourned, with two Hollcrafts misidentified, and both cases slated for Friday morning at 10.00.
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Fritz Durein
Justice Furry
Tme
Afl
Frits Duretn
Darvin
Seventh Street
Kansas Avenue
Quincy Street
Duriin
Gardiner
Charlie Holcraft
Chief Gardiner
Mr. Hollcraft
Hollcraft
Charles J. Holicraft
Pete Callahan
New York Bonds Bid Tenders Low as Gold Payments Fail
In New York and Brooklyn bids for city bonds faced weak demand. Comptroller F. Pitre opened bids for 1,000,000 dollars of 4 1/2 percent bonds, but only 1,009,000 dollars worth bid, with par at 105 3/8. Rates were raised and gold payment contemplated, delaying Brooklyn offerings until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tomas
Weather Bulletin Notes Heat Across Regions
The afternoon heat is described as extreme with high temperatures and still air. Forecasts indicate partly cloudy conditions in parts of the region, with statewide reports of hot, clear weather. Colorado is warm and generally clear, Texas and New Mexico hot and clear.
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Jennings
Westernay
Uthera
Colorado
Texan
New Mexico
Hanna in New York Seeks Advisory Talks On Committee
Chairman Marcus Hanna of the Republican National Committee arrived from Chicago and declined to outline his movements. He said no formal advisory committee exists and that he would speak with many knowledgeable people. He anticipated meetings with Eastern committee members and possible arrivals this evening or tomorrow.
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New York
Marc A. Hanna
Republican Nations Committee
Chicago
National Committee
Hanna
Quay
Hobart
Delegates disputed over Morrill Troutman convention influence
A State Journal reporter notes widespread misrepresentation of delegate allegiances at the Republican convention. Delegates claim varying loyalties to Governor Morrill or Mr Troutman, with many asserting mixed or unclear voting instructions and strategizing for the ballot.
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Troutman
Governour
State Journal de Rporter
Mil Vel
Owen
Gove
Morrill
Mass
Anetime
Tim
Miei Sta van Elder
Debaiioneen
Trentmar
Marrill
Etiam
Eure
Troutmean
Sre
Morsil
CAI
Eletory
Ani
Clee
Commonwealth
Mckinley Coumn
Wrd
Bayer Wenera
Morell
Kaye
Porsupalle
Aebegmtlim
Trontman
Merrill
Troctoas
Me Troutman
Gold Democrats to Nominate in Nebraska State Convention
A. J. Sawyer US district attorney discusses a state convention to nominate the Gold Democrats in Omaha. He notes delegates will be sent to a national meeting to nominate a presidential candidate and to discuss the party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Hee
A. J. Bawyer
United States
Syourasien
Nebrarke
Democrats
Apa & Democratie Platforns
Sawyer
Otemhia
Wandard
Populist National Executive Committee Named
The national executive committee of the Populist party to manage the coming campaign comprises 17 members drawn from the national central committee and central officers. The lineup includes Chairman Senator Marton Butter of North Carolina, Secretary J A Rageton of Nobrakas, and members Basilin Terre Haute Inds and George F B Washburn, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Central Committee
Mente Ek
Marton Butter
North Carolina
J. A. Rageton
Nobraaks
Nilephan
Bryan's
Bryan's; Kiasizer, Mg, Basilin Terre Haute, Inds J. Sovereign of Sulphur Springs
Arkanesy
Joanlet Workman
The
Knights of
T We
Reed
Brunswick
George FB. Washburn
Bomton
John S. Dore
Frees, Caer
John WW. Breidentimal
Kanme
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Flower
Holcums
K. C
Tiis
State House
State House Notes
Theodosun Botkin
Woulhemter
Chel Martin
Secretary of State
Salina
Sundey
McKinsey
Lieroumtrue JT
Botkin
Buksel County
Yack Sotho Sperimen
But- Kits
Abeine
Glick
NEW York Democrats
Committee of Foreign Bankers
Clearing House For Exchange
Yolone
Pittaburg
Goldwin Smith
Rabbit
Walter Roth
DR. Jameson
Ewall
Tom Watson
IP MR Sewall
Thomas E. Watson
Sonim
Morrill Bureau
Gold Democrats
National Populistsecutive Committee
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