Iowas Dilemma as Labor Army Seeks Train Aid
Gen Weaver leads a Des Moines labor delegation to Governor Jackson seeking a train to move the Coxey army out of Iowa. The governor cites rail refusals and pledges to ask the executive council for funds while noting no immediate solution. Kelly favors river transport to reach Cincinnati or Washington. Meanwhile Coxey’s camp seeks grounds in Ivy City and women form a relief corps in Washington.
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Dr .May
Kelly
Des: Straits
Capitol
Jackson
Atate House
Weaver
Rinehard
Weever
Gov. Jackson
Des Moines
van Horn
Trades and Labor Assembly
J. H. King
Railroad
Lowry
Citizen's Committee
Council Bluffs
Cable
Rock Island
Offeral
Oport
St. Paul
Executive Council
Mississippi
Cincinnati
James Meredith
Iowa
Gov Jackson
Trans Jon
Moines
Kansas City
Keokuk & Eastern
Ohio
Washington
Desvaenr
Cola
Coxey Army Relief Corps No. 1
Coxer Home Reserve
Home Reserve
Maniac Crank Interrupts Archbishop Corrigan at Home
A religiously obsessed man disrupts Archbishop Corrigan at his residence in New York. John E. Fell, formerly of Fell & Van Ness furniture, attempted to force entry, shouting for forgiveness and singing hymns. He was seized by officials, taken to the police, and committed for sanity examination amid notes of religious mania.
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Corrigan
New York
Pen Altiue
Innner
John E. Fell
Item
Fell & van Ness
Third Avenue
Sixty Fourth Streets
Archbishop Corrigan
Secretary of State Remarks on Osborn Arrest
May 3 1894 Torega Kansas to the Falter of the State Journal Osborn defends a published article quoting him as predicting nationwide uprisings and destruction. He calls the piece a misrepresentation but State Journal reporter L L Riene confirms the quotation and cites Osborn’s willingness to attest to it.
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Secretary of State
Cuxey
Torega
Kan
State Journal
Sra
Atlantic
Pacific
I. & Osman
L. L. Riene
Osborn
Embezzler Wa n a mak er and two others shipped to prison
Sheriff Burdze transported Robert J. Stewart Wanamaker N H Wells and Henry Sampey to the state penitentiary at Lansing after each received sentences from Judge Hazeo this week. The prisoners, cuffed and marched to the Santa Fe depot, faced years ahead with mixed expressions while their companions followed. The party then headed to Leavenworth as part of the transfer. Congressman Wilson arrived in Baton Hall and planned a short stay to tour city sights before departing for New Orleans and Washington. His health was reported nearly fully restored.
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Sampe Ant St Wat
Burdze
Lansing
Robert J. Stewart
Wanamaker
N. H. Wells
Henry Sampey
Hazeo
Ani
Wolff
Sampey
Santa Fe
Fifth Street
Stewart
Sumpey
Santa Fe Ss
Holliday
Leavenworth County
Harry Safford
Wilson St Baton Secer
New Ofrans
May
Wilson
Baton Hall
New Orleans
Washington
International Bimetallic League Favored by Senators
A London session at the international bimetallic conference heard Sir Wm FL Houldsworth discuss effects of falling prices on workers and investors. French delegate ML Thery urged forming a league, while a Mechen/Mechenns pamphlet attacked Lord Liverpool 1816 policy. A cablegram from US senators urged silver restoration by international agreement, listing signers who supported Sherman repeal.
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Lexpos
Mansion House
Wm. FL Houldsworth
Great Britain
Brussels
ML Thery
Joseph Mechenns
National Bank of Ireland
Lord Liverpool
Treasury
Joseph McKenna
U.S
Lond
London
United States
Maankind
IL Plat
Julia Sherman
Calvin Brice
W. B. Allison
Joseph M. Carey
Preparations Underway at Gray Gables for Cleveland Family Visit
Butler Massachusetts May 3 reports say household goods and decorations are arriving at Gray Gables as Mrs. Cleveland and her children are expected next week. Cottage improvements are incomplete but nearing readiness. A new cedar float boat named Che Two Sisters is among items sent for the summer.
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Clevelaat
Buttanos
Compromise tariff talks dominate Democratic caucus at 4 PM
A Democratic Senate caucus in the Marble Room at 4 o'clock aims to back a compromise tariff bill with 44 votes, with Allen, Kyle, and Stewart seen as likely yeses. Republicans doubt Stewart will aid defeat and weigh whether Allen might oppose if no compromise is found.
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Senate
Allen
Kyle
Stewart
Gold shipments loom as treasury drains reserve
Disquieting May news from New York reports large gold exports likely next Saturday totaling at least 5 million dollars. The drain reduces the reserve to about 92 million, though cash resources grow as notes are exchanged. A New York dispatch notes 1.47 million of 1.5 million sent to Europe from Augusta Victoria, with banks urged to redeem clearing house certificates to supply gold exporters.
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Amncrox
Treasury
New York
United States
Europe
Sub-Treasury
U.S Treasury
Simpson Thanks Governor and State Officers in Ill Letter
Congressman Jerry Simpson, gravely ill, thanks Governor Lewelling and state officers for their telegram. He says spontaneous supports from across the country renew his courage to press the fight against vested privileges, vowing a relentless campaign for justice and right.
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Jerry Simpson
Privleges
Jeerry Sturson
Kansas State Bonds Refunding Sought by Holders
Kansas faces about 250000 dollars of state bonds due in two to three years, all held by New York firms. The treasurer asked whether cash or refunding bonds at a low rate would be preferred. Most holders favor refunding, with Citizens Savings Bank offering 4 percent refunding bonds. Bond interest has never defaulted.
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Kansas
New York
Citizens Savings Bank
Kansas State
Desperado Harmon Shot by City Marshal at Moonrise
A. Stockwell, city marshal, fatally shot Kas Harmon known as a dangerous character after Harmon attacked him. Four shots were fired, one through the head, ending Harmon’s threats to the marshal. The community approves the marshal’s act and views the killer as removed.
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Harmon
Valley Farls
Vannery Farls
Kas
May
C. F. Harmon
Moon
A. Stockwell
Redress of Wrongs Through Law, Not Lawlessness
Ex president Harrison tells the chamber that wealth energy and enterprise will bring redress to a mood of low spirits but asserts no man or group will seek redress by lawlessness. He urges support for lawful means from constable to president. Prize fight laws in Texas deemed null and void by state court of appeals leaving only small assault penalties.
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Harrison
Ciscoswatt
Chamber of Commerce
Eee
Texas
Dallas
State Court of Appeal
Cleveland Under Military Guard as Riots Subside
In Cleveland on May 8, 800 to 900 troops slept at armories with bayoneted sentries ready to respond. Police and military staged patrols across Newburg and downtown to deter rioters, while stones were thrown and a shot fired near the Casey Bridge amid clashes at the Standard Foundry and Cleveland Pittsburg ore docks as work continued.
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Cleveland
Blee
Herbert
Gates
Newburg
Down Town
Orbe Neon
Ntartudl Discens
Eroes Walk
Cleveland Spring Bed Company
Wasson
Hamilton
Allen
Standard Foundry
Casey Bridge
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Lease denounces fake Sarbeau letter in Topeka
Mrs Mary E Lease arrived in Topeka from Chicago and went to Mire form school to hear Hitchcock investigation arguments. She told a State reporter she had not seen the letter purporting reconciliation with Governor Lewelling but called it a fake and blamed Mr Stacey for the document.
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Lease
Sarbeau
Mary E. Lease
Topeka
Chicago
Mireform School
Hitchcock
State Jovexan
Lewelling
Indignation meeting moved to state house address by Mrs Lease
Postponed indignation gathering at the court house due to Commonwealth Coxey trial set for tomorrow in Washington police court The meeting now slated for tomorrow night at the state house with Mrs Lease returning from the east to speak This aims to draw a large crowd Benedict confirmed as public printer Ramsay not guilty in Crepan Rartos Iowa jury verdict after 22 hours E A Wagener returns from Leavenworth on legal business
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Coxey
Ramsay
Crepan Rartos
Iowa
Ramesy
Chester I Long Nominated At Republican City Convention
The Republican convention chaired by Capt. Henry Homn of Larned met to nominate Chester I Long for the congressional seat in the Seventh District. After credentials and rules, Long was declared elected by acclamation amid a stirring speech and a sympathy resolution for his present affliction.
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Chester 1
Newton, May
Gressional
Morgan Caraway
Mite
Gates
Peor ‘Howe L Long
Eho
Jerey Glinpsca
Qaiie
Henry Homn
Larned
Booth
Couve
Lane
Harper County
Chester I. Long
Coal miners strike may soon settle in conference
May 3 Pittsburg reports a possible settlement as a conference convenes with delegates from mining districts. National and district leaders from United Mine Workers attend, including J O Mettelle and Secretary McBride. Western operators consider wage advances if Pittsburgh operators agree. Jerry Simpson update and Mahone anecdote follow.
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Pirrsenne
Francie Mobo
Elloith & View
Jota Mettelle
United Minera Union of Amiries
Sal
Mcbride
Nugent
Ohio
O'Mally
J.L. Morton
WreBride
Pittsburg
Local notes and transit delays in Topeka and Pittsburg
Deputy United States Attorney Morris Cliggett arrived in Topeka today for Pittsburg. A switch engine off the track near Lansing delayed trains causing missed connections at Holliday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Frost reached Topeka from Chicago. Frost to return Monday, Mrs. Frost to remain several weeks. Republicans of the Fourth caucus Saturday night to nominate delegates to the state convention. Hitchcock investigation at Reform School continues as Nash Allen detained during the afternoon. United States division court to convene at Scott west Mill with Judge Williams presiding. The marshal's, attorney's and clerk's offices to be affected by the proceedings.
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United States
Morris Cliggett
Topeka
Pittsburg
Lansing
Holliday
Harry W. Frost
Chicago
Frost
Republian
Hitchcock
Nash Allen
Lease
United States Division Court
Scott West Mill
Williams
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Ivy City
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Albert Gleanon
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Mesna
Coxey, Browne and Jones
Coxey Reliffg Corp
Grayson Reacher
Nebraska
Ogattara
Neb
Captain Duff
Asmano
Omaha
Mpson
Cavalry
Denver
Hegner
Army
Seite
E. H. Watson
MR. Osborn
International Bimetallic League
Cablegram
Gray Gables
Fark Gil
Harris
Allison
Chandler
Fred Stonestreet
Justice
Desperado
E A Wagener
Leavenworth Coaneen
Long IS Named
Jerry Sterpeon
Wea
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