Trial opens in Topeka club damage suit against police board
The Topeka club sues former police chief Lindsey and officers for 10000 damages after a raid on August 3, 1893. Witnesses describe lockers storing liquor and arrests of 125 members. Key testimony covers raid conduct, liquor storage, and club operations as defense argues long running drinking use. The trial resumed with testimony from W A L Thompson and others. damages suit against some defendants dismissed.
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Topeka
Gistriet Court
AL Thompson
Yount
Schach
Clef Lindsey
A. J. Whiting
LT. Yount
Gacer Krause
Ti. Lindsey
Peter Gish
Henry Steele
Wat the Club
C H Sterry
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Av Wate & Pacific Railway
Sterry
David Overmyer
Eugene Hagan
A. H. Vance
BR Isenhart
W G Webb
Agne
Tiarria
W. H. Barton
IL Clandy
Ste Watts
Willian Reader
T. EB DeLong
Jobo Whitlow
MM. Crocket
Janie A. Dwyer
M.D. Bailey
TL Cromwell
A. J. Hungate
Plalosif
Mme
van Ba
Ecamatic Club
SB Keobart
Topeks Club
Big Fellows
Tran Bak
W. A. L Thompson
Topelks Clan
Hank Deny
A—Yen
Wras
Steele
Lewelling
Sean
Thompson
Hank Lindsey
Leclob
Jilson
Rock | Istaet Railway
Jillson
Gish
Lindsey
Ferry
Lilloison
Joseph Heed
Hazen
Arthur Wellman
Dick Hodgine
Rumor of More Bonds and Fitzsimmons Trial Developments
Rumors sweep Wall Street about a possible government bond issue with Morgan and Belmont silent and Jordan confirming treasury gold reserves will reach 105 400 000 within a day. There is vague talk of more bonds but no authoritative sources confirm plans. In Simsbury New York eleven jurors were provisionally chosen for Bob Fitzsimmons trial for Riordan’s killing as a second panel may be needed.
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New Youk
Wall Street
Treasury Department
Morgan
Sir
Belmont
Jordan
Treasury
Hievem
Pilesimmon
Simaccsi
N. Y
Bob Fitzsimmons
Don Riordan
Bourbon Acerbity. Gold Men Have the Committee on Resolutions
A terse political item notes acrimony within a gathering as the Gold Men press for action while the Committee on Resolutions holds a decisive influence over the agenda. The brief records tension and procedural dynamics without branching into broader commentary.
Silver Men Persist in Bid for Minority Report at Kentucky Convention
In Locisville on June 25 the Kentucky Democratic state convention opened a bitter fight over committee control and the platform. Silver and gold factions clash for the committee on resolutions, with General Hardin and Senator Blackburn prominent in planning strategy. A temporary chairman was chosen amid heated contests, and the seventh district proved pivotal as Blackburn lost a resolutions seat to Arthur Yeager. Several districts threaten a minority report as conservatives seek balance on at large members. The administration and Carlisle are favored by many for a sound money platform and administration endorsement.
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Locisville
Clay
Hardin
Blackburn
I. B McCreary
Committee On
Buckner
Brown
McCreary
Lindsay
Kentucky
Carlislie
Washington
Carrol
Wm. Bechter
W. J. Stone
Seventh
Arthur Yeager
Cerliala
Cleveland
Carlisle
August Coulter
W. T. Ellis
Joho
Jobno P. Salyer
R M. Jackson
Conservave
Mersin
Coulter
Ellis
Rhea
Siler
Egent
Ceim
Music Hall
Carroll
J. D. Carroll
State Committee
W. N. Beckner
Beckber
Stone
Beckner
Lewelling for Martin and Silver Talk at Topeka Meeting
Ex Governor L D Lewelling visits Topeka to back Judge Martin for chief justice and discuss Populist split in court politics. he backs a silver platform in presidential race and declines another gubernatorial run. comments on Har ris' damage suit and saloon issues in Wichita. A Minnesota silver convention idea stems from Towne after Cleveland trip. Funeral set for Robert L Trainer in Kansas City. A race at the stockyards notes Murphy winning cup for Topeka owner Arthur Massey.
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L. D. Lewelling
Indian Territory
Lewelling
Topeka
State Journal
Iowa
People's Party
Kanens
Supreme Court
Courts of Justice
Martin
Wheo
Harris
Peffer
Wichita
Young Man
Minnesota
Devs
Mion
C. A. Towne
Cleveland
Robert L. Trainer
Christiana Trainer
Lane
Kansas City
Murphy
Arthur Massey
Topeks
Democratic State Convention Chooses Beckner for Temporary Chair
Delegates crowd Music Hall as 129 county roll calls decide Beckner for temporary chairman over Stone amid factional splits. Beckner's victory aligns with Hardin and silverites, while Stone aligns with Clay and sound money factions. Afternoon session adjourns to 8 p.m. after a heated morning.
Mutual Life firms clarified in Kansas insurance report
The Kansas Insurance Commissioner clarified errors in a previous report naming the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York as withdrawing from Kansas. The paper misidentified Harper as the mutual firm, corrects to Mutual Reserve Fund, and notes McCurdy as president with Lord as general agent. It confirms Kansas business remains strong and unaffected.
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Massachusetts Mutual
Jormal
Kansas
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Harper Company
Mutual Reserve Fund
Richard A. McCurdy
John H. Lord
Anthony
Communeloner Anthony
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Massachusetts Benefit Life Association
W. H. Bennington
Topeka
M Snow
Insurance Department
Silver MtN Assemble to Form Independent Silver Party
A Michigan gathering at 2 p m to organize an independent Silver Party in Mich igan drew about 50 delegates from across the state. Congressman Bryan and General A J Warner pledged to attend as Populist-leaning organizers push to align the new party with Populist principles. The movement faces limited local support and aims to influence existing silver sentiment within the party.
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Michigan
Barros
Mich
Bryan
A. J. Warner
Silver Ae
Independent telephone firms unite to oppose Bell patents
In Prrrepris, Pa, June 25 independents from telephone manufacturing and supplies gather for a three day meeting to form the Telephone Protective Association of America. They vow to challenge Bell patents and compel long distance line owners to interconnect with independents, aiming to rally all independents within ten days to back the effort against Bell.
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Prrrepris
Bulding
Telephone Protective Association of America
Bell Telephone Company
Bell Company
Gold Reserve Exceeds 100 Million for First Time Since 1804
From Wasursetos on June 25 the gold reserve stands at 100,800,860 with an available net balance of 164,978,458. The gain since February includes 54,047 in gold reserve and 42,284,886 in wt balance. The syndicate owes about 6,000,000 in foreign gold with payments slightly exceeding contract requirements.
Peralta Claim Rejected Pronounced Fraud in Desert Lands
A Santa Fe special reports that the United States land court ruled the Peralta claim for twelve million acres in Arizona fraudulent and rejected. James Peralta Hearts, the claimant, was placed under arrest. Weather notes mention hot day with temperatures rising from 87 after a 3 0 reading and previous night’s mean around 44 degrees with a chilly morning.
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the Times
Santa Fe
N. M
United States Land Court
Peralta
Arizons
James Peralta Hearts
Jeenings
Morrow
Wichita Officials Probe Bird Interes With Eckstein Aid
Labor Commissioner W. G. Bird arrives from Kansas City and will not discuss his case. Representative Otto G. Eckstein of Wichita says he will consider actions to assist Mr. Bird, blaming the trouble on the Wichita chief clerk appointment and praising Bird’s competence. The statement underscores readiness to help while avoiding specifics.
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Eckaisit
Bird
W. G. Bird
Kansas City
Otto G. Eckstein
Wichita
Birt
State Jovexat
Eckstein
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Mr. W. A. L. Thompson
Testitles
the Club
Laren
Police Commissionera
Yount, Whiting
Krause
N.Y
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