Ingalls Sees Republican Platform Impregnable on Silver
Kansas senator John J. Ingalls, en route east, defends the Republican platform as impregnable and reiterates his life as a bimetallist. He criticizes Populists and Prohibitionists, faults Sherman act repeal, and urges swift tariff action, insisting prosperity depends on parity of gold and silver. He notes Republican leaders’ shift to silver and endorses immediate tariff passage.
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Crsersnatt
Jane
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Enquirer
The
Esquirer
Alt
Ile
Notun
Publc
Inquire
Potatly Reed
Sliver
Saul
Tarsus
Bherman
France
Germany
Senate
Jugella
Senuatore
Repu
Mckinley
Festa at Denver National Meet Plans outlined
The executive committee of the Journeymen of American Wheelmen outlines six days of events for the national meet in Denver Colorado in August. Activities include receptions races a road ride to Palmer Lake a Mount Scout ascent an L A ball at Coliseum hall trial heats and a grand parade with a banquet and a farewell presentation.
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Denver
Colo
Jeagus of
Palmer Lake
Mount Scout
Linwood Wreck Second Trial Begins Over Damages
The second trial in the Linwood wreck damage cases against Rock Island, tied to the Union Pacific collision, began in Cray Center on June 21. Lissa Martin’s husband, one of eight killed, seeks 10,000 with a total claim of 100,000 as Rock Island contests liability, citing rules violations by Union Pacific.
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Cray Center
Hock Island
Union Pacific
Lissa Marton
Rock Island Company
Compsiuy
Lault
Rock Island
Martin
N. H. Loomis
A. T. Palmer
New York
Lincoln Torn by Wind Rips Walks and Trees in Storm
Ned Sixcots reports a severe Lincoln storm yesterday and last night with wind up to 84 miles per hour. Wooden sidewalks, tree damage, and suspended streetcar service marked a city overwhelmed by torrents and drifting debris though only minor injuries were reported.
Prendergast Ugliness at Curcaco Trial Sparks Dispute
In Curacaco on June 21 assassin Prendergast showed a violent mood as his trial before Judge Payne resumed. He advanced on the judge and Bailiffs, tried to strike them, and was overpowered and placed in his chair. The day focused on jury selection with many talesmen confessing prejudice in the case.
Civil Service Denies Plan to Prosecute Office Holders
June 21 New York dispatch reports a rumor that the civil service commission would prosecute federal office holders for attending political conventions. Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt denied the plan, saying the commission has no authority to act, tracing the rumor to a reissue of President Cleveland's 1886 order on politics in government administration.
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Wasninetos
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Joner Hoosevelt
Cleveland
Republicans Attack Wilson Policy On Silver Use
The Vermont Republican platform denounces Wilson and the income tax, opposes repeal of the federal election law, and calls for continued and extended use of silver to preserve gold and silver parity within government limits.
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Detaud
Trenton
Ramapo Wins Suburban Handicap in Record 2 06 1-5
Ramapo won the Suburban Handicap at Coney Island in a record time of 2 06 1 5. Banquet finished second with Sport third as the field contested the classic race on June 21 with strong betting odds and large crowds.
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New Yoas
Coney Island Jockey Club
Prospect Park
Boulevard
Ocean Parkway
Stonewell
Dolly
Long Beach
Melody
St. Paulin
Lucania
Ramapo
BOOM FOR POPULISTS AMERICAN RAILWAY UNION ENDORSES TICKET
The American Railway Union convention endorsed the Peoples' party and its platform with an enormous rising vote. Delegates pledged themselves to support the Populist platform and candidates, following Debs's stirring speech. They also backed government ownership of railroads. President Hoard of the Longshoremen's union spoke, pledging assistance if needed. Reports say many delegates have instructions for boycotting the Pullman Company, making the boycott likely.
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American Railway Union
Cutcase
Peoples’ Party
American Railroad Union
Debs
W. H. Hoard
Longshoremen’s Union
Pullman Car Company
Probate Court Hears Matrimony and Insanity Cases
Judge Elliott Dirposex presided over four cases this week including two matrimony and two insanity matters. Melvin Scantlin of North ka aged 25 was adjudged insane. Topeka resident Se Bemer, 76, declared not of sound mind. Gustave M. Jackson, 835 and Minnie Carpenter, 25 of Kansas City granted permission to marry with details dependent on train arrival from Emporia.
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Elliott Dirposex
Melvin Scantlin
North Ka
McClintock
Ba Aane
Se Bemer
Topeka
Bemer
Atchison
Gustave M. Jackson
Minnie Carpenter
Kansas City
Emporia
Saeema Os
Charles Hansan
Ian
Their Bitter Fate Strike at Pana Declared Off
Pana Illinois June 21 strike declared off at a miners union meeting. Most local strikers must leave town as strangers fill their jobs and operators refuse union recognition. Ottawa Illinois June 21 grand jury reports 65 indictments including 25 against strikers for violence near La Salle and mine destruction at Kangley and Streator.
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Pana
Ottawa
Til
Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Sherif Taylor
la Salle
Scott
Insulted the Senate over Allen remarks in debate
June 21 in the senate Mr Chandler protested terms used by Mr Allen in reply to charges of a deal for free lum on condition of a vote. Allen defended his position saying he would do what he thought proper despite dirty insinuations from the New Hampshire senator. Chandler retorted that the episode proved the senator could not grasp proper courtesy in debate.
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Allen
Cha
Washimeron
Chandler
Senate
New Hampshire
Mr Perkins Funeral Planned in Washington D C
Ex Senator Perkins to be interred near Washington likely Saturday June 23 in a cemetery near the capital. Mrs Perkins intends Washington as her permanent home.
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Washington
Perkins
National Guard to Aid Sheriff in Punxsutawney Disorder
Gov Patton orders Fifth and Sixteenth regiments and Sheridan troops to quell strikers and rioters near Punxsutawney Jefferson county. Sheriff Gourley reports 700 Huns and 1,000 sympathizers within three miles. mob disrupts mining properties at Wolston. camp equipment readied for transport. unrest spreads as miners clash and guards redeploy.
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Hannispura
Pattison
National Guard
Sheridan
Gourley
Jefferson County
John A. Wiley
Punxsutawney
Wolston
Ponoxcntawney
Horatio
Walston
Raid on Wealth Senate Tax Debate Opens in Washington
Senator Hill led opposition to the income tax within the tariff bill, warning it breaches Democratic promises and could split the party. He cited New York business leaders opposing the tax and urged its removal. The senate set the tax to expire January 1, 1900, by 39 to 21 after voting on amendments. an earlier 1888 end date was defeated.
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Hill
Washooton
Stevenson
Senate
Democratic Party
Democratic
Oregon
Senator Hill
New York City
Evan Thomas
William Steinway
Louis Windmuller
J. Edward Simmonds
D. Backcock
W. Bayard Buttley
John Elleman
Alex Orr
Mr. Hill
Bob Tail
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Teller
Dubois
Mitchell
Ore
No Cipher Messages Spark Policy Number War
Western Union told to stop receiving cipher messages that carry winning policy numbers drawn in Connecticut and sent to Sensor City New Jersey. Chief Murphy warns the policy numbers will be wired to locals and distributed among policy players. Grand jury may be asked to address Western Union’s likely disregard. 882 calls up the Peerless.
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Western Union
Sensor City
N.J
Murphy
Western Union Telegraph Ca
Connecticut
Bryan Leaders Highlight Silver Conference Day in June
One thousand delegates and 590 visitors attend the Democratic state silver conference as Temporary Chairman Hazlett opens proceedings. Citizens await Hon. W J Bryan to speak on free and unlimited coinage of silver and the nation’s monetary policy. Debates split between cautious praise for the administration and calls for a vigorous denunciation of current governance.
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Hazlett
Beatrice
W. J. Bryan
United States
Perenne
Missouri
Estella Osbon Tied to Topeka Murder Case
Estella Osbon, daughter of an alleged murderer, was brought to Topeka at midnight charged with conspiracy in the murder of Charles Lamlt. The warrant says she instigated the crime while her mother was the mere agent. Osbon is confined in a private county jail cell and declines comment.
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Mambie Star
Topeka
Clinton Osbon
Holton
Naylor
Jefferon County
Shawnee County
Estella Osbon
Charles Iamii
Iss Oxbow
Rainfall Promises Cooler Weather In Forecast
Weather observer Jennings reports 7 am temperature 74, humidity 77 percent, wind southeast at 7 mph from Highland Park. By 2 pm the wind shifted to northwest at 19 mph, temperature 71. Swift & Kallday’s reads 86. Forecast calls for rain and cooler weather over the next 24 hours.
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Wether
Jennings
Highland Park
Swift & Kalliday
T. B Jennings
Over Fifty Now Commonwealers Arrive by Train in California
An influx of California commonwealers arrives from Em pects today with ten or fifteen more expected by tomorrow. They travel by train hourly and sell commonweal literature including the Listury of the Commonweal and the Bearchilds paper published in Chicago. Donations come in from various sources and they plan to visit county jail inmates on visiting day Friday. An expected large crowd may gather at the city park this evening if the weather clears.
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California
Tralne
Bearchilds
Chicago
How Harry Was Bled and Other Later Items
A snippet from the Lexow committee hearing recalls Harry Hill detailing payments to NY police for protection at his Harlem sporting and variety venue. He cites a $600 demand during a hospital visit and estimates paying about $3,000 for running his place. Patrick F Walsh of California was nominated as pension agent in San Francisco. Lazard Freres to ship $1,000,000 in gold. Kansas City live stock results appear in the page's bleary market section.
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Tammany Secondal
New York
Lexow Committee
Harry Hill
Captain Murphy
Jimmy Moran
Hill
Moran
Harlem
Patrick ‘Waleh
Wasarsetox
Senate
Patrick F. Walsh
California
San Francisco
Gald
Lazard
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