Ed Little for Congress Candidate Highlighted by Silver Republicans
Topeka Kan voters read a lengthy stance paper by the Silver Republican League urging Ed Little of Abilene as a congressional candidate. The motion argues Little would be a competent, reforming representative amid party dynamics and possible cross-party support.
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Ed Little
Congressritt
Topeka
Kan
Iton
Little
Abilene
Milatice
Deliegirielis
Glick Not a Candidate for Governor
The morning report addresses rumors that former Governor Glick could run for governor again. Officials say no current candidate has emerged and the matter hinges on party strategy and local support in Abilene and Fort Scott.
Excitement on Kansas Avenue as rats released by Edmonds
A crowd along Sieh Street watched Win Edmonds, owner of a jewelry store on Wayne Avenue, release seven rats from a wire trap to the Kansas Avenue area. Dogs chased the rodents and a caterer helped remove the last rat. Edmonds planned to remove the remnants, aided by local volunteers, amid scattered dust and cheers.
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Siehstivet
Kaneas
Waneay Avenue
Leunor
Chicago Civic Federation Uncovers Police Scandal
The Chicago Civic Federation alleges widespread police corruption and extortion in the city. The movement seeks an official investigation into the police department mirroring New York reforms, naming captains, lieutenants, sergeants, detectives, and patrolmen among those implicated.
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Chicago Civic Federation
Chicago
Civic Federation
New York
Dimbonar
Two Gold Congressmen Visit in Busy District Campaign
Congressman Kirkpatrick, visiting briefly, reports large meetings and growing Republican support in his district. He notes some Populists opposed to the war, while Calderhead of the Fish district calls the Fifth district safely Republican.
Leland Divides Work in National Committee
July 2 reports from Kansas and Illinois reference the National Committee division of tasks in the West. Talks mention ex-senator candidates and governors, a conference at headquarters, and forthcoming formal voting at a state convention. The Breach in party unity is noted alongside weather and ship incident updates.
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National Committee
West
Chicago
T. Durbin
Y Leland
Dewes
Henry, Payne
Reparatican
Yesterdy
Toole
Senatur
Thoms A. Osbern
Grover Cleveland’s 2 10 1 2 pace shines in Kansas race card
Horton Kansas July 30 grover cleveland wowed the crowd in a 2 10 1 2 time in the 2 17 pace as fast heats dominated the day. analysts noted the 2 17 was strong with russell t and belle acton contesting the lead while concerns over driver conduct sparked post race debate amid a large topeka contingent and a crowded grandstand.
Horse racing notes for Kan- Bas day of races
The report details a Kan- Bas day of races with descriptions of horses and placings. It mentions Martio Vampire Exc LWiten Bank Nordawey Gundor and others, plus upcoming trot events and concerns about pace records.
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Martio
Vampire
Exc
Lwiten Bank Nordawey
Gundorsoran
Ana E
Ampeion Loess
Nedet
Reeklece
Bradbury
Lady Bird
Leach
Siirerine
Kan- Bas
Holtones
AP Bans Slang From Gold Standard Debate Text
The Associated Press issues a directive barring terms like sound money and amind money in gold standard coverage. It requires plain wording when exact phrases are not used, to avoid implying bias and preserve neutral reporting across papers.
Great Auditorium Horse Show at St Teuls Convention Hall
July 20 notices the Republican and Populist convention hall at St Teuls transformed into a hall for horse shows and indoor sporting events. A major horse show led by Dr. Campau of Chicago Horseman is planned with bicycle races on a track around the auditorium.
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St. Teuls
Great Auditorum
Campau Uf Te Chicazu
Tok
English Visitor Charms at America and Cleveland
An English visitor, Hodgson Pratt, reports in The Chronicle that he was charmed by Americans and by Cleveland. He notes cordial reception from people everywhere, claims President Cleveland was gracious, and mentions the Venezuelan question and entering on general arbitration.
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America
Cleveland
London
The
Chronicle
Hodgson Pratt
United States
Record heat rides across the region in midday heat
The article notes extreme heat with a 191 degree reading at 1 PM dropping to 96 by 2 PM, scant breeze, and widespread hot weather across the state. It cites a cool turn tomorrow per the Weather bureau and reports clear, hot conditions in Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
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Jenainies
Weather Bureau
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Thurston to Speak at Topeka Republican Ratification
Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska sent a telegram stating he will attend the Topeka ratification on August 12. The event date was changed from the eighth to the twelfth for convenience. Ex Governor Foraker has sailed for Europe and will not attend.
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Bristow
John M_ ‘Thurston
Nebraska
Topeke
Foraker
Europe
Bryan's Notification About August Convention in New York
A dispatch from New York reports that William Jennings Bryan will receive the notification from the Democratic National Convention on August 1. He is drafting his acceptance speech and plans to attend the Aug 1 event, with preparations under way in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Lincoln
Neb
New York
Morrison Square Garden
MD Biyan
Bryan
Armenian Minister Robbed By Smoky Row Gang In Topeka
John Constantine, Armenian Christian minister visiting Topeka, was robbed at 5 o'clock by two colored men and a colored woman in Smoky Row, losing $1,609 with a sack containing $400 and another $1,100. Police investigated. one gold sack was recovered. Local reports say Smoky Row is infested by a ruthless gang. arrests expected as clues emerge.
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Topeka
John Constantine
Armenia
Kurtstan
Glfon
India
China
Japan
Callforwis
Avimenia
Tursday
C. F. Grabner
Grabner
Crane and
Quincy Streets
Constantine
Seither Grabner
Jackson Street
First Street
Rock Island Depot
Rock Island
Constan- Whe
Thay
Chris Wat
Parkturst-Dayia
Battalig
Mr. Constantine
Aassetanece
Saya
Nevels
Tn Nffic
Fuxure
Smoky Row
Robbers Detained After Street Encounter In Kansas City
Detectives Hayes and Halpin nabbed two colored men and a woman on Grand and Missouri and seized a paper marking 408 Oak street. A search of their belongings linked them to a Lawrence Kansas arrest warrant. Sheriff Heimann identified the men as Fred and James Roberts who had escaped earlier.
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Kanss City
Hayes
Halpin
Grand
Missouri Avenues
Central Police Stallon
Oak Street
Lawrence
Kaw
Heimann
Fred
James Roberts
Lying in His Blood at Rock Island Yard
Night Yardmaster A L Weekly found a colored man named John Duffy lying in a pool of blood in the Rock Island company yards. His left leg was severed above the knee and crushed. He died at 9 o'clock from injuries. Authorities suggest he may have fallen while attempting to board a north bound train.
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Tufts
Banks and Unclesam. Veiled Explanation of How the Pool Is Conducted
New York July 20 A representative of the Associated Press was told by a leading member of a foreign banker syndicate that signatures would attach to the contract today. The plan includes exchange houses and outside business interests and several corporations. J F Morin Co denies reports on exchange deal operations as inaccurate. Moreau says imports of gold from Europe are not needed now and a foreign gold inflow would complicate existing difficulties. The next 30 days will see a syndicate guarantee against banker losses while taking profits, with the exchange bankers foregoing gains. The syndicate includes many capitalists corporations and financial institutions. Deposits of gold at the subtreasury in exchange for legal tenders to maintain the treasury reserve are set under a supplementary arrangement.
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New York
Associated Press
J. F. Morin & Co
Moreau
London
Europe
Treasury
Bankers of
Treasury Gold
New York Journal of Commerce
Bern
Wall Street
Conmiress
Ety Munur
Tive Petitieluna
Asmolate
Journal of Commerce
Record Heat Wave Hits St Joseph With Fatal Sunstroke
In St Joseph Missouri on July 20 a brutal heat wave set new records from 85 to 108 degrees with the thermometer rising sharply from night to morning. The city saw many workers shut down as the heat prevented normal business while two sunstroke deaths were tallied by noon.
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St Joseph
Destructive storm hits Gloucester Ohio mining town
A severe storm in Gloucester near Athens Ohio caused extensive damage to the town’s main thoroughfare and numerous buildings. A livery stable with six horses and vehicles was blown into the creek, with the death toll reported as sixte en. Rescue operations and damage estimates follow as authorities assess the wreckage.
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Cleveland
Athens
Sunday Creek
Gloucester
Here
Napoleon Wheel Makers Enter Assignment Process
July 20 report states Jenkins Cycle company, Napoleon Wheel makers, filed for assignment with American Trust and Savings Bank named chief creditor at £25,000. Assets listed at $9,900. liabilities $77. Concurrent notes cover Congressman Kem departing Broken Bow for a Colorado ranch route and arrival in Washington by December, President Harrison’s Adirondack trip, and Father Martinetta named successor to Mgr. Satolli as penal delegate in the United States.
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Jenkins Cycle Companys
American Trust and Savings Bank
Eaid
Kem
Omaha
Mgr
Satoll
Rome
Martinetta
Augustinians
Hives
Satollt
United States
State House Bid Openings and Local Happenings
Tomorrow afternoon the executive council will open bids for finishing about 45 rooms in the state house. A jumbo roller operated all night around the state house grounds. Pathwork is being hastened. The five year old son of John Batilla of Highland Park fractured his right arm after falling from a wagon yesterday afternoon. Patrolmen Owen and Long arrested Fred Armstron and Chas Edmund early today for larceny, alleged as stealing roasting ears from a private garden. Col L G Parker of Oberlin, candidate for state senator, visited the house yesterday and spoke hopefully on his district. A daughter was born to Dr and Mrs J Fay this morning. The doctor is in good spirits with patients at the Santa.
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Executive Council
John Batilla
Highland Park
Afernoon
Owen
Long
Fred Armstron
Chas
Col
L. G. Parker
Obertin
Parker
J. Fay
Santa
Wall Street Raiders Criticized by New York Journal of Commerce
The New York Journal of Commerce denounces Wall Street raiders as “buccaneers” and details a planned conspiracy by wealthy speculators and political figures. It argues that stock declines stem from broader monetary fears and that bankers must restore confidence while condemning market manipulation.
Grover's Proclamation Urges Neutrality Toward Gate
President issues July 21 proclamation reiterating neutrality laws in response to the Coda insurrection. Calls for vigilant enforcement and promises prosecution of violations.
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Gate
Washington
Bryan Cousin Named for Oklahoma County Treasurer
Desmera County convention nominates Thomas Bryan of St Jon, a cousin of William Jennings Bryan, for county treasurer. The announcement, dated July 30 from Perry, C. T., names Bryan as the nominee.
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Thomas Bryan
Oklahoma
Perry
C. T
Desmeras— Fe
Thomas of
St Jon
Willem Jennings Bryan
Santa Fe Route Home Road Salt Lake Fare Sale
The Santa Fe Route offers a return fare Salt Lake City trip at ate fare plus 2.00 dollars. Tickets on sale indicate August seventh as a valid date, good for return travel.
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Salt Lake
Return
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