Silly Threats From Western Union Officials Stir Poll Talk
A Western Union official in Topeka warned employees they would vote against a proposed rate reflectivity to pressure the company amid a statewide tax dispute over railroad and telephone property assessments. The Western Union and other rail and telegraph firms faced formal protests as labor boards and governors argued over assessment methods, with union leaders denying threats while promising solidarity.
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Western Talon Telegraph
Rattraad
Karnap
Ihrearwn
Topokis
Coneupany
Kazaa
Commninsbina Concerulus
Welch
Tn Thune Company
Railroede
Wieters Union
Postel Company
Andeiaves
Ynonears
Shelton's Method Sparks Restaurant Row In Chicago
A Chicago tale describes the Shelton method used on a restaurant, sparking conflict with a preacher-editor. Debates touch on Christian principles in business, a price dispute, and a patron’s claim of harassment over a bill. Local figures Futeke and Punck feature in contentious remarks and alleged overcharges.
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Clarketree
Worth Clark
Nic
Divisin Street
Futeke
Missian York
Wielsdentry
Aunt Bowne
Ieee
Belif
Funck
Punck
Fio
Pune
Ikean
Iiss
Tnataliva
Faint Memoir Refers To Civic Plans And Tract Distribution
A fragmentary, period voice outlines plans and social aims. The speaker mentions sending 300 tracts to influence public opinion in Clark Street areas and references staging a dinner and a reform effort. The text blends satirical critique with hopeful civic activity and modest fundraising.
Record Train Smashes Speed Limits on Westbound California Route
Passengers along the westbound California route of the Santa Fe reported a remarkable run with speeds up to 70 miles per hour between Spencer and Topeka. Engineer Sherman and Fireman Burnett on engine 283 directed the trip as it neared Kanes City, with multiple delays and late arrivals noted from Holliday to Topeka, though time was chipped away toward Lawrence.
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Santa Fe
Holliday
Kansas
Tumngs
Lawrence
Lecomptoun
Spencer
Topaal
Sherman
Burnett
Topeka
Kanes City
Catteni
al Roberts
Ams
Neikton
Newton
Pledges signed for Santa Fe Shop proposal boost
Canvassers push to secure pledges for the Santa Fe Shop plan with a large majority of city voters already signed. Tonight final checks will show if the levee proposal gains passage and finance committee action follows as protests focus on tax implications for residents.
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Santa Fe
Tury
Vailrugd Company
Topeka
Sohio
M. C. Holman
Georgy Jackson
Akirnh Adams
Body of former hotel clerk found in St Louis mystery
May 9 report from St Louis states the body of Charles Morton, once a night clerk at the Southern hotel, was found after his disappearance. Details are incomplete as authorities investigate the mysterious death.
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Goutm Hotel
Wee
Ules Mysteri
St. Louis
Chas. Morton
Southern Hotel
Madrid Tax Protests Roil Spain as Stores May Close
May 3 Madrid reports government alarm over opposition to taxation plans. A Madrid union forms a National Talon to refuse pay and threatens a general store closure. Catalonia shows unrest amid interior minister tour in Barcelona, with barricades and police clashes spurring near riot conditions.
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Ite
National Talon
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Merry
Jeaguers
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Tome
Terasta
Wellington Left Out Baltimore May 1888 Republican Convention
The Republican convention met in the Academy of Music concert hall. The resignation of Chairman T J Surgock was received and accepted, ex Comptroller Philips Lee Galisborough elected in his place. Delegates elected to Philadelphia include Senator Luis E McComus, Cosgreseman Sydney Mudd, ex Mayor Wim T Majeten, ex Comptroller Philips Lee Gekisborough. Electors at large: J E Cooper and H A McCullough. Platform endorses McKinley administration and denounces trusts. delegates instructed to renominate McKinley.
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Academy of Music
State Central Committee
TJ. Surgock
Philips Lee Galisborough
Lafee
Philadelphia
Luis E. McComus
Washington County
Cosgreseman
Sydney Mudd
Charter County
Aityor Wim
McKinley
Denis Trusts
Riot injures 20 at Buttonwood mine riot
In Whitesbarre Pennsylvania on May 9 a riot between strikers and Parrish Coal company workmen at the Buttonwood mine left about 20 men badly hurt including Superintendent W T Smythe. The strikers dispersed the workers and the sheriff has been called.
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Parrish Coal Company
W.T. Smythe
Surrounded by Fire Remote Village Cut Off by Forest Blaze
A special Empire dispatch reports Buffato N. V. May, a village completely surrounded by forest fires. Entrances blocked, five homes destroyed, three charred remains found. Firefighters unable to reach the area, residents flee or shelter in place as flames threaten surrounding countryside.
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Buffato N. V
Empire
Pasys
All Called Out by Allied Trades in Carpenters Fight
The executive board of the allied trades council called out all its members today in the dispute with the Brotherhood of Carpenters. There are over 250 allied trades members and about 5,000 of the Carpenters.
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Allied Trades Council
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Gates Hearing Postponed in New York Case
The Gates hearing in New York on May 9 was continued to secure more witnesses for the American Steel and Wire company matter.
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Gates
New York
John W. Gates
American Steal and Wire Company
May
Alxiut
Omer
Neverthernes Pia
Sloan Rode the Winner in Chester Cup Race
London May 9 The Chester cup featured a secreteliene 3 run oae as the crowd watched closely for the outcome. The report notes Sloan rode the winner and outlines the race dynamics at the event.
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Sloan
London
People’s party convention vows liberty and reform
The rally in St Louis reaffirms independence and aims to name the next U S president. Speakers praise the party’s rise, warn of financial ruin and monopoly power, and vow to restore peopl e control, urging unity to defend liberty and constitutional rights amid national crisis.
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K. J. Erra
Oklahoma
Leo Vincent
Colorado
Eugene Smith
Ilinois
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Ringdal
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St Louis
Lberty
Republican Party
Drawing the Lines Delegations Decide Against VP Nomination
Delegations today opted not to nominate anyone for vice president and to support a proposal for a conference committee. Instructions were given to seek the best offers for the position at the Democratic convention.
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Yates The Man Nomination Battle In Peoria
Yates leads on the fourth ballot with 971 votes while Reeves trails at 666 in Peoria May reports. The piece notes delays, a bitter struggle, and mentions Yates as a former Jacksonville attorney and current Internal Revenue collector, with references to Buller’s move and Boer war context.
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Yates
Reeves
Richard Yates
Dick” Yates
Hilnola
Bae
Lackarsigil
Aorean County
University of Mich
Law
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Race Problem Conference Opens in Montgomery With Large Attendance
Montgomery May 9 The race problem conference opened its second session with unexpectedly large attendance. A M Waddell of Wilmington spoke on North Carolina events that led to disfranchisement to restrict suffrage. John Temple Graves argued for separation of the races in distinct localities as a cure for existing difficulties. Ex Governor Macorkle of West Virginia was among the speakers.
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Ala
A. M. Waddell
Wilmington
N. C
North Carolina
John Temple Graves
G Lagt
Macorkle
West Virginia
Delegations Split on Vice Presidential Nomination at Convention
At Kansas City, multiple state delegations debate vice presidential picks. The Nebraska and Minnesota groups back Towne, while others favor delaying action or seeking a party committee. Pettigrew urged support for Towne, and the South Dakota group aligned with the Towne faction.
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Colorado
Iowa
Thuins
Wisconsia
Idaho
New York
West Virginia
Geeral Weaver
Nebraska
Towne
Grother
Kansas
Alan
Outerie
Pettigrew
Kansans Caucus Endorses Six Presidential Candidates
Strong Kan sas delegation backed a plan to endorse six candidates for president but no vote was taken on propositions. The convention debated reorganization of the nation committee and fusion prospects with speakers including Omer Davies editor of Concordia and Congressman EF Gteeders Simeon. Harris represented Kansas at Jeapil Ian.
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Namin
Kansie
Cageus
Yeaterday
Market Report from Chicago May 9 Wheat and corn futures drift
Chicago reports a mixed session with wheat steady to higher on favorable reports and damp weather, corn delayed by cold, oats quiet, and provisions firm as packers buy. Cattle and hog markets show steady to higher outcomes with steady demand and shipments, while weather and government data influence grain prices and margins.
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Iard
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