Silver men deny thievery claim in silver campaign report
A Utah Silver conference report asserts senators and miners are not thieves or swindlers. they call for free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 with gold as legal tender, arguing past demonetization harmed the nation and demanding balanced coinage for all. Executive committee members from Colorado, Idaho, California, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Utah named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batr Lakin
Utah
United States
American Republic
Republic
California
Oregon
Wyoming
Hamilton
Washington
Jefferson
Colorado
Idaho
G. ¥. Bryan
H.W. Langenour
Morrill
New Mexico
T. Bradford Prince
Oredon
Sydney Dell
W. C
Debate Between Cain and Prof Laugh tin Disclosed
In Chicago May 1 the long awaited joint debate on the money question between Professor J Laurene Laughlin and William Harvey (Coin) drew a crowd. Harvey argued for white metal parity and linked policies to Cleveland and Sherman, provoking applause despite interruptions. Laughlin pressed questions on personalities while Harvey defended government relations to Rothschilds, stirring laughter and strong reaction from the audience.
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Cain
Laughtin
Cmaco
J. Laurence Laughtin
William Harvey
Hetil
Harvey
Cleveland
Sherman
Prof. Laughlin
Debate Proves Entertaining at Tilmots Club Gathering
Mr Harvey drew sympathy from a large audience while Prof Laughblin spoke fluently and calmly answering points with rapid businesslike style as the crowd laughed. Refreshments were served after the vote on the resolution amid mixed opinions and plans to publish the full debate in pamphlet form.
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Harvey
Laughblin
Jane
Thomas
Sprekera
L. M. Gage
Profimb
J. J.P. O'Dell
Kavall
Tilmots Club
Atherton Reforms He Quits Drinking Says Morrill
Governor Morrill in Leavenworth discusses Atherton’s alleged misconduct at the state house. He notes the treasurer’s past drinking but says Atherton has pledged to abstain and now reforms his habits. The interview touches on rumors and confirms no solid evidence of intoxication.
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Revrernor Morrill
Leavenworth
Morrill
First National Bank
Smith
Senator Baker
Times
Anthony
Atherton
State House
Felt
Atchison
Cooler Weather Forecast With Mixed Rain Expected
The morning forecast predicts cooler conditions tomorrow with little rain. A developing storm near Lake Michigan may intensify, bringing light rain to Davenport and shows in Bismarck. Temperatures fall in the Dakotas, Minnesota, and eastern Montana while the southelse states warm briefly. Topeka expects fair weather today then cooler Sunday.
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Jennings
Lake Michigan
Davenport
Bismarck
Dakotas
Minnesota
Montana
Topeka
Sensation in corn as markets swing on cold wave scare
The corn market on May 18 in Chicago showed dramatic swings between 51 1/2 and 56 1/2 cents as traders reacted to a cold wave forecast. July options opened near last night’s close, weak at first, then spiked with covering efforts and heavy receipts. Wheat followed, corn led gains, with July closing around 6 4 3/4 cents and maize lifting prices.
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Cmiaco
Board of Trade
Eoge
Morton Urges Free Beef to Combat Combinations
Secretary of Agriculture Morton writes in the National Provisioner that he favors placing beef on the free list and will recommend it to the executive. He states that free-listing a commodity is a remedy against combinations or trusts seeking price increases, applying the idea beyond beef to other articles.
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Recty Morton
New Yor
Secretary of Agriculture
Morton
National Provisioner
Death of James C Stoo James G Sivoo dies at home
James G Sivoo died this morning at 5 o clock at his parents home 1233 Clay Street of heart failure after two weeks illness His body will be taken to Engis for burial.
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James C. Stoo
James G Sivoo
Clay Street
Vngis
Osbon murder trial nears verdict in Kansas case
Lawerence Kas May 18 The Osbon trial draws to a close with jurors to hear final arguments. Judge Benson gave the charge this morning as Mrs Osbon sobbed and the defense lawyer Hagan moved the court with a Sickles and Gordon comparison. Prosecution and defense offered closing briefs, leaving the verdict in the balance amid crowd tension and strong sympathy for the defendant.
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Lawerace
Kas
Osbon
District Court of
Douglas County
Hamble
Elizabeth Carter
St Joseph
Roomera
Chas. Hamble
Estelle Osbon
Joseph Waters
Mr. Watera
Assignaton
Estelle Cabon
Atenographer
Burton
Atilene
Mr. Waters
Topeka
Carter
W. I. File
Social Purity League
Sheridan McGrew
Withal
Chas
Estelle
St. Joseph
Depot
Holton
Mary Kopf
Henke
Robert Klosman
W. B Butler
W. D. Kuhn
Ack Hamble
Hambre Brothers
Valley Falls
Higgins
State University
Benson
Mitchell
Eugene Hagan
Daniel Sickles
Gordon
Kentucky
Hagan
Crane
Jackson County
J. 2. Burton
J. G. Waters
Oabon
Quincy Street Races End With Arrests of Lindsey and Massey
Mrs H G Lindsey wife of ex police chief and Arthur Massey well known horseman were arrested after fast driving on Quincy street. Officer Parcalls observed racing from Tenth to Fifth streets with buggies and horses thundering down hills. Both plan to plead guilty and the crowd scattered as dust rose.
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H. G. Lindsey
Arthur Massey
H. G Lindsey
Parcalls
Quincy Street
Tenth Street
Mansey
Lindsey
Massey
Eighth Street
Sixth Street
Kansas
Fifth Street
Mia Lindsey
Presbyterian Assembly Contemplates Seminary Control
May 18 at Prrrsnuna the Presbyterian general assembly discusses the proposed assembly control of theological seminaries. Dr McKinney resumes his speech criticizing those who advocate secular or “super spiritual” approaches to church education.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Mmckinney
Ball game crowd collision injures several in St Paul
May 18 reports a crowd returning from a ball game on University avenue were injured in an electric car collision. Names include Arthur Slavas, Matt Jansen, Louis Smith, Fred Exelman, Henry Martin, Wilbur Tibbeta, J. W. Whitaker, August Koerner, H J Leper, Jehs T Lynch, and Chiesa Asks for More Time.
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St. Paul
University Avenue
Arthur Slavas
Matt Jansen
Louis Smith
Fred Exelman
Henry Martin
Wilbur Tibbeta
J. W. Whitaker
August Koerner
H. J. Leper
Jehs T. Lynch
Noted Woman Gail Hamilton In Critical Condition
Washington May 18 Miss Mary Abigail Dodge known as Gail Hamilton grows markedly weaker and is regarded as critically ill. She has long been a prominent writer and sister of Mrs James G Blaine, aiding in compiling Blaine's life and letters while her own health declined. Her literary career includes many works and the pen name Gail Hamilton.
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Wasaixeton
Mary Abigail Dodge
Gail Hamilton
Misa Dodge
Washington
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Hartford
Conn
D. C
Abe
Calling of Silver Convention In Missa
In Jarverson City Missouri May 18 the Democratic chairman announces a silver convention will be called with or without the state central committee consent. The move is viewed as a step toward backing Senator West for president and aligns with Speaker Chap's unnamed western candidate plans.
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Jarverson City
Hall
Democratic Organization
Democratic State Central Committee
West
Chap
Cubans Hopeful Insurrection Grows In Cuba
The insurrection in Cuba shows strong momentum with Gomez and Marti moving to Puerto Principe. Rebels report more arms, ammunition, horses, and subsistence means than in ten years of conflict. Forests and mountain retreats provide defensive strength against Spanish troops as plans extend westward. In Boston, the Berliner telephone patent was upheld by the U S court of appeals.
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Santiago Pe Cuns
Cuba
Martinez Campos
Gomez
Marti
Puerto Principe
Rogers Verdict Still Pending By Committee
A legislative committee investigating charges of drunkenness against University Regent William Rogers has completed its work and is meeting at Copeland to reach a verdict. Reportedly a majority favor acquittal.
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Legislative Committee
William Rogers
Cy Leland
Republican State Central Committee
Copeland
Hoke Smith A Papa In Athens Georgia
At Athens Georgia on May 18 a daughter was born to Hoke Smith secretary of the interior. The announcement notes he has spent the summer in Athens and welcomes the new family addition.
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Isorn
Tis
Athens
Georgia
Aritaska
Hoke Smith
Secretary of the Interior
Kickapoo Lands Open for Settlement Proclamation
Wasnson May 18 The president signed a proclamation opening to settlement on Thursday May 23 the funds of the Kickapoo Indian reservation in Oklahoma for homestead entry and private use by settlers.
Editor Denies Scranton Gazette Lies in Morning Paper
Mr LN Grandon editor of the Scranton Gazette confronted the Brats Jocaxat office claiming the Capital’s report alleging destitution among Scranton miners was fabrications. He denied telephone corroboration, said he was home all day, and asked the Capital to retract the statement. The Journal’s portrayal of conditions was said to be accurate and well received.
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Scranton “Gazette
LN. Grandon
Scranton Gazette
Brats Jocaxat
Grandon
Burlingame
Scranton
Waller's Nephew forcd From Madagascar by French
Wasnixeros May 18 In addition to the Waller case it is probable that Mr. Eustis the American minister to France will be urged to press the claims of Paul Bray a nephew of Mr Waller who was forcibly deported from Madagascar Bray and Waller had been involved in a valuable land concession obtained from the Hoya government and ported
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Madagascar
Wasnixeros
Coneul Waller
Eustis
France
Paul Bray
Waller
Bray
Hoya
Robbery Plot Foiled Near St. Joseph Summary
Four Pinkerton detectives and six city police patrolled the Kansas City to St. Joseph line north of St. Joseph May 18 as a planned south-bound express robbery was anticipated. Railroad officials learned of the plot and had officers on hand to prevent it. The robber acted on advance word, prompting a heightened security response.
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Old Chestnuts
St. Jos
Pinkerton
Thiesyo
Kansae City
Joseph & Council Bluffs Road
Fruit crop near in New York wiped out by frost
Lat te frost devastates orchards around Horneville New York May 14 with plums grapes strawberries and other fruit ruined. Strawberries largely destroyed and prospects for a heavy yield vanish. In other items a relief drive for Scranton miners raises funds and provisions. Salina sees a fatal gasoline explosion related death. Gracia Potts is granted a divorce from J Potts amid inquiries into support neglect.
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Hornepreville
N. Y
Local deaths and events in Topeka area reported
A three year old son of George J Heap of Auburndale died this morning. Mrs Sarah Lerow died of lung trauma at 609 East Paramore Street North Topeka. She will be buried Sunday at 10 AM. W H Bennett formerly of Topeka and long employed by Chicago Northwestern and A T & SF died suddenly last week at Bristol Rhode Island. Topeka ball team expects 600 spectators at Leavenworth tomorrow with Jacksons military band. Edith Rouse, 6, daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Rouse, died of scarlet fever. funeral held yesterday at 2 PM from 1270 Lincoln Street. Bishop Vincent will preach on the 26th due to late arrival. Ladies Auxiliary of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a social last night at Knights of Pythias hall. money raised goes to charity. W F Federman sold his interest in Anderson Federman to partner W G Anderson and will move to Blissfield Michigan July 1 to manage a farm. Mrs Federman visiting in Michigan. Irving Scott of Cremerie restaurant and Frank McGowen have been locally active this week with flirtatious showmanship noted. The article mentions prices and tempering quotes by local vendors.
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George J. Heap
Auburndale
Sarah Lerow
East Paramore Street
North Topeka
W. H. Bennett
Topeka
Chicago & Northwestern
Bristol
Rhodes Island
Leavenworth
Jackson
Edith Rouse
L. D. Rouse
Lincoln Street
Vincent
Flrst Methodist Episcopal Church
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Knights of Prthiae Hall
Hirth and
Quincy Streets
W. F. Federman
Anderson & Federman
W. G. Anderson
Federman
Blissfield
Mich
Michigan
Irving Scott
Cremerie Restaurant
Frank McGowen
Tussey Aod Wyckoff
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Silver Conference
J. R. Burton
Waters
Cutter
Charles Hamble
Chiston
Osben
Charlie Hamble
Edward Vetter
Naylor
J. G. Hinnon
Hinnon More
Leas
Osboy
Schoo
Miss Marthe
Quincy
Presbyterian Assembly
Chiesa
Llan Guar
Chris
Japan
Formosa
J. G. Blaine
Walla
Boston
United States Court of Appeals
Carpenter
Rogers
Papa
Chronic AT
ST. Joe
Frost
New York
Mad Good
Equal Suffrage Insectation
Salina
Kansas City
Kao
Doga Solquist
Gracia Potts
Ilaton
Potts
Mra Potts
Hias
Bet
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