Cattlemen Press For Change Of Rates At Railroad Hearing
A Kansas stockmen and railway hearing before the Railroad Commissioners heard cattle shippers argue for lower rates and lighter weights on carloads. Bradbury of Broughton led a vigorous defense of current charges while commissioners and rail lawyers debated minimum load and per car costs amid cross-examinations and testimony from Western weighing officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Broughton
Bredbury
Wick Shippers
Geminiscere
Loweyen
Todd Maple Hill
Iun
Georges Plumb
Easporia
Senator Plumb
Kasporia
Kasse City
Haskin
Frankfort
Kansas City
Loomis
Braddock
Greenwood
Johson
Eureka
Wichita
Renees City
Tals
J. R Stol. Banney
HS. Lincoln
P Beoveck
M. J. Verner
Ans
Stodte Artuch
Kansas
Oe L. Carson
Western Weigulag Association
Wat
Carson
W. J. Tod
Mapie Mil
J. C. Ferrington
Strong Cu Jobe Bryden
Eureke
J. W. Olender
H. L Ludur
Holton
W. A. Douglans
Dennison
H. M. Durt
Valley Faille
G. P. Morrison
J. R. Smith
Jefferson County
John Willis
Amos Edmonds
McLouth
J. E. Smith
Oskaloosa
W. 5
Johonoe
F. Ehoke
Hanover
J. G Morrow
Haddam
G T. Hensel
N! Brows
Emporia
O. F. Nelson
Whitling
H. C. Abbott
T. Edmonds
G A R Member Secures One Fare Round Trip
Major T. G. Anderson of Beloit advocates for the G A R department encampment loss of dissatisfy rates. The Missouri Pacific Union Pacific and Rock Island railroads approve a one fare round trip certificate plan to Beloit Kansas in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Anderson
Ueunl
Beloit
Kansas
G. A. HK. Cleclea
T. 3. Anderson
Anderson
Missovei Pacific
Union Pacific 1
Rock Island
Tillman Eyes Colorado Trip in April Stop to Topeka
Washington reports Senator Tillman has accepted an invitation to travel west in April and deliver a speech in Topeka. The trip may include stops along the route as he confirms plans with state Democratic officials and aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Topeka
Topeks
Ben Tillmac
South Carolina
United States
Apell
Chalsman Breldeathel
Topeka S
Denver Times
Olney Newell
Stats Demucommittee
Populist County Convention In Session In Hutchineau
The Populist county convention meets to select delegates for the state convention in Hutchineau with about 100 delegates present. Ex Representative D. M. Howard chairs. C Osburn serves as secretary. Local repairs by Peerless Steam Laundry at 123 vad 114 W. Sih noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchineau
D. M. Howard
C Osburn
W. Sih
ASKED TO DUEL BY CAPTAIN PHELAN OF KANSAS CITY
Representative Linton of Michigan, leader of the A P A sentiment in the house, received a letter from Captain Thomas Phelan of Kansas City challenging him to a duel at Bladensburg over his religious stance. Phelan, famed as a broadswordsman, denounced Linton for opposing sectarian state funding. Linton dismissed the threats as fanatical nuisance and reiterated opposition to church state unions.
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Wassinotox
Linton
Michigan
Thomas Phelan
Kansag Ity
Capt Phelan
Bladensburg
Bli.Linton
Father Marquade
Capitol
Tinton
House
District of Columbia
Pheland
Thie Phelan
Americ
Phelan
Feninn
O'Donovan Rossa
Ofice
New York
Wichita turmoil as Dixon Lee reopens whicky house shockingly
Wm P Campbell resigns as Sedgwick county assistant attorney general over dismay at Wichita crime figures and a notorious figure Dixie Lee reopening a whicky house near Maral, amid saloon openings. Governor Morrill plans a Sunday visit to Hiawatha as unrest rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Lee
Wichita
Wm. P. Campbell
Whicky
Dawes
Wientra
Raw
F. B. Dawes
Kan
Nation
Ant
Sedgwick
Fighting Ringlings Circus War Looms in Michigan
Detroit and Michigan brace for a major circus conflict as James A. Hailey seeks to drive Ringling Brothers from the territory by backing a consolidation of Forepaugh-Selle Brothers and Buffalo Bill show. Bailey controls Forepaugh and Selle and Wild West, aiming to outadvertise Ringlings across the region. Nearby oil news from Bronson Kansas notes Standard Oil drillers strike promising oil while Marshall Field’s partner Jotio Chumasero in Chicago falls ill after leaving California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy
Detroit
Michigan
James A. Hailey
Ringling Brothers
Selle Brothers
Mr. Bailey
Ringling Beathers’ Circus
Burton Rejects Early Campaign Start on April First
In Topeka and mis. star J. R. Burton from Abi lene on his way home from Greensburg reflects on senatorial race plans. He dismisses talk of a rival candidate and says he will not launch campaigning on April Fools Day, preferring to begin before or after that date. He denies collaborating with Mr. Platt or aiding any campaign alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Burtes
Abilene
Topeke & Mise
Greessburg
Burton Limaeit
Burton
Togsili
Sou
Topeka
Platt
Aod
New York
Kansas
Reed
Cullom Defeated as McKinley Gains Illinois Support
Report from Cutcave Illinois on March 14 shows Republican machine backing shifting toward William McKinley. Cullom’s renomination may be dropped at St Louis as Seroth district delegates rally for McKinley. Ex Gov Ogiesby aligns with McKinley, boosting odds in the Illinois delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Mcmimtey
Madara
Tilinola
McKinley
Cullom
St Louis
Ohio Mangun County
Ogiesby
Cullum Oo Love
McKisley
Salvation Army envoy Nicol arrives amid Chicago turmoil
Gen Reoth's embassy notes turbulent conditions in Chicago as Col. Nicol, special representative of the Salvation Army, travels from the west to England. He meets Eva Booth Carleton and Col. Eadie at headquarters to assess the situation. London orders to summon the agent home aim to clarify the state of affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reoth
Chicago
England
New York
Alex. Nicol
The
Salvation Army
United
Fourteenth Street
Ooer
Eva Booth
Carleton
Col
Eadie
Nicol
Ts Ds
London
Booth
Ballington's Pizzle and Army Loyalty in St Louis
Brig Gen French, chief Salvation Army officer for six western states, says Gallington Booth's withdrawal will not affect loyalty to General Booth. He notes all soldiers in St Louis remain loyal to the Army, with Sea Cliff New Jersey and Maj Glen the only units/officers joining the new movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ges
Booth
St. Louis
French
Salvation Army
New York
Gallington Booth
Alminetto & Man
St Louis
Sea Cliff
N. J
Maj
Glen
Wyandotte Man Sure of the Dow las County Delegation
Republican primaries were held in Douglas county to select delegates for the county convention and the second district congressional convention. The delegates favor W. J Buchan, and he is expected to receive the Douglas county delegation at the afternoon convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte
Dowlas County
Lawaxxee
Kea
Republian
Douglas County
W. J Buchan
Nevels Cane murder case argument ends. jury expectations rise
Attorney extremet argued early today in the Nevels murder case as D C Titletion conducted sessions since last night. Judge Hazen noted the jury likely to reach a verdict before midnight, with the panel kept together until decision is reached. Departures from Topeka include Lilian Bours ton and several others. Fort Worth and Santa Fe routes listed. One Minute Cough Cure claims to ease coughs at the right time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extremet
Safford
Matson
D.C
Nevels
Ets
Dury
Harry Safford
Theury
Hazen
National banks may issue notes equal to bond value
Washington reports a House banking bill to let national banks issue circulating notes up to the par value of bonds deposited as security. Calderhead of Kansas supports the measure, voting 7 to 5 with a mix of Republicans and Democrats. The bill would require comptroller of currency approval and respect existing bond and note provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Washingtos
Cildhead
Kansas
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Johnson
Indiana
Treasury
McCleary
Minnepots
Fowler
New Jersey
la Favre
New York
Calderhead
Kanexe
Hill
Connecticut
Cooke
Lilingia
Walker
Massachusetts
Spalding
Michigan
Cox
Tennwases
Black
Georgia
Oliverite
Newlanda
Nevada
Alabama
Hendricks
Kentucky
United States
Biack
Broderick
Readjustment of parties and a National Holiday Petition
Discussion on party realignment with Populists and silver factions and a forecast of unity if gold standard allies prevail. Petition from Hugh Cameron of Lawrence asks Congress to declare April 5 Resurrection Day a national holiday, praising Jesus as a friend of the United States and linking to Washington. Also reports favorable pension bills for Catherine Smith and Margaret A Kidwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ict
Congress
Journal
Wasamnatox
Peter
Hugh Cameron
Lawrence
Jesus
United States
Congress of the
United States of America
Pootius Pilate
Washington
Uoloo
Loberty
Hue Cameron
Kan
Wasararox
McKinley supporters sweep Erie county caucuses
In Erie county the Republican caucuses yielded a strong McKinley victory. In the thirty third district which includes Buffalo wards and county seats, McKinley led 100 to 87. George E Matthews proprietor of the Buffalo Express and W C Dudley were chosen as delegates to the Republican national convention in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Borra
Erie County
McKinley
Affalo
Staton
George E. Matthews
Baffelo Express
W. C. Dudley
Messrs. Matthews
St. Louis
Ohio
Pearl Bryan Case Arguments Continue in Kentucky Appeal
The circuit court heard the appeal from Judge Buchwalter’s remand of Scott Jack and A. M. Wailing to Kentucky to answer for Pearl Bryan’s murder. The perfected bill of exceptions was filed and arguments concluded at 1:10 leaving prisoners remanded to the county jail until Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchwaltys
CinciaxaTi
Circuit Court of the Appeal
Buchwalter
Scott Jack
A.M. Wailing
Kentucky
Pearl Bryan
Meaday
Roger's Blue Jay Stock Collapses on Exchange Rise
In Cripple Creek a heavy bid for Blue Jay stock led to a surge on the open market. J H Roger of the Colorado Mining Exchange failed to meet on call obligations and a large batch of stock was sold today. Previous days saw quotes as high as 27 cents. facilities reportedly amount to 33000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iinger
Cripple Creek
Denver
J. H. Roger
Colorado Mining Exchange
Blue Jay
Opes
Ascowat
Roger
Clothes Line Thieves Nabbed in Lane Street Bust
D A Mulvane book led police to 118 Lane Street where Kate Parish and Martha Areodori were arrested for stealing clothes from W L Humbert. A pocketbook found by Humbert tied the theft to the pair, who were found in a squalid eight by twelve room with minimal furniture and jailed. Albert Wallace was hanged at Pekin for killing his sister over their father's estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A
D. A. Mulvane
Kate Parl
Humbert
Wallace
Prouia
Ils
Albert Wallace
Pekin
Wall
Bowlby
Arhers
War Department report sizes up militia reaches 9 million men
A War Department issued report estimates the United States could field 9,467,094 militia in addition to state National Guards. It lists the 1845 organized militia totals by state, notes regional mobilization ranges, and details equipment including Springfield rifles, carbines, Gatling guns, and breech loading rifles.
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Wasmeron
United States
Whchh
War Department
Indian Territory
Alaska
Wlauir
District of Columbia
Oregon
National Guard
New York
Pennsylvania
Oblu
Gaus
Sinals
California
Sevoni
Vexas
Iowa
Missouri
Nebramke
Sind
Ulu
Batu
Colorado
Jaaho
Montana
Arizsca
New Mexico
Wrorying
Nevada
Ohio
Mie
Wisconsin
Tews Doo
Virginia
Jeremy
Georgis
Michigan
Wdu
Town
North Carolina
Uiu
Mississippi
Maryland
Arkansas
Atetes
Republican platform and silver policy discussed at convention
The article notes General Grosvenor and McKinley era managers weighing the Ohio platform amid silver debates. It cites 1890s promises, Sherman law, and an international conference as unsuccessful steps, with Cleveland amid continued Republican dynamics and silver questions shaping strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMintey
Cere
Wasuinaros
Ges
Gros- Venot
Ohio
Republica Convention
St Louis
Gen. Grosvenor
McKining
Foraker
McKinley
Chicago
Minneagar
Uurriaon
Clevelan
ALL QUIET AT FRANKFORT PRELESS ACT AT WONG FE U
Report from Frankfort shows the assembly convened promptly at noon with roll call and no formal election. Votes recorded for Powit and others, but no candidate achieved a majority. meeting adjourned without result. Nearby at Atchison a violent incident ends with Joseph Conwell slain after a bootlegging confrontation. One Minute Cough Cure advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Fe U. & Senator
Prooodles Poor
Powit
Barkburs
Carlisle
Boyle
Powtit
Buckowr
Ad Nagum
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Mer” J. Waters
Mr. Carson
Mr. Waters
Low
Hock Island
J. Icharda
Missouri Pacific St
Waters
Mr Waters
Mr. Innak
Mrr. Watteinting
Hall of Representatives
Richards
Tillman
Tiger Bill
P. Campagni
Maral
Bronson
Kaoces
Standard’s Oil Company
Katsu
Marshall Ficta
Partaer
Carcaco
Jotio T. Chumasero
Marshall Fipid
Chumasero
Tosday
Ballington
Buchan
Toyoka
Hock Tuach
Lilian Bourston
Horton
H. C. Fellows
Goodland
A. RK Lingafelt
Fort Worth
L B. Bailey
Miamaa
L Wilmoth
Concordia
Cravin
Vie Sante Fe
Mr. Seaia W. FP
Cullerton
R Fra
A. Puller
Warrai Rat
Theo Dos
G. W. Stansfield
Sacsus Ave
National Bank
United States Treasury
Congressman Calderhead
Bi Pot
Leavenworth
God
Leavenworth's
J.B. French
Committee On Appropriations
Froderick
Judiciary Committee
Peffer
WasarsaTon
Seestor Peffer
Hugh
Morton
Pearl Bryan Case
Atchison
Baxcas Urry
T. W. Berry II
Joseph Conwell
Conwell
Stats- Seid
Konena
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