Factional Fight Looms in Ohio Republican Convention
A factional battle at Zaxzavitex Ohio as Foraker and McKinley forces contest control of the state party. Talks center on who chairs the convention’s committees and how the platform on currency and gold will be shaped. Sherman signals support for McKinley and Ohio delegates to the national convention, while Foraker presses for influence over state offices and the gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaxzavitex
Ohio
Brice
Republicum Mainitiga
Presii
Charles Foster
Foraker
Bushpell
Nash
McKinley
Sherman
Ite
Pariker
James E. Campbell
Oho
Nolities
Bushnell
Nash Cin
Huyt
National convention opens with Sherman as temporary chairman
The Hoyt faction claims 200 votes on the Gret ballot as Col. Joseph C Bonner, chair of the committee, calls the gathering to order. Senator Sherman is introduced as temporary chairman and outlines Republican records and a future policy including opposition to free coinage of silver and cheaper money that would devalue bonds and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Joseph C Bonner
Theint
Bonner
Senator Sherman
Sherman
Republican Party
Good Money Policy for Equal Purchasing Power
The text argues that higher nominal dollars lose purchasing power if not backed by gold or silver, stressing that workers would suffer if monetary policy shifts. It recalls the 1802 Republican stance for bimetallic parity and urges cooperation to maintain gold and silver parity, or act alone to ensure ample, good money for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republican Party
National Party
Leavenworth Times spar over city police report dispute
The Topeka Juraxat column attacks Leavenworth police coverage, calling it lies. Leavenworth Times defends its reporting and offers $140 to disprove the Journal’s claims, accusing the State Journal of attempting to discredit state authorities and Governor Morill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Juraxat
Leavenworth
Leavenworthh
L L. Kiene
Joenyar
Topeka
Kiene
D. Anthony
The
Times
Journal
Kansas
State Journal
Proclamation of National Mourning for Secretary Gresham
The president issues a proclamation calling national mourning for Walter Gresham. Flags to half mast for ten days on embassies, forts, and vessels. The executive offices in Washington to close on the funeral day. observance to spread across public buildings nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Greshai
Wasameros
Walter Gresham
United States
Executive Department
Washinton
Grover Cleyr Lann
Hot Winds Threaten Crops in Hope Kansas
A Hope Kansas dispatch reports hot south winds for 24 hours continue harming crops and fruit, with growers losing hope for yields as winds blow fruit from trees. In separate action, Louis Heck sues to reclaim tobacco stock under a chattel mortgage from FP. Payton at 304 Kansas Avenue, listing 200 pounds plug tobacco 233 pounds smoking tobacco 186 pipes and related items. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises laundering ladies waists in first class style at 112 and 114 West Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Kansas
Trans
Louis Heck
Charles Kramer
Peerless
West Eighth Street
Topeka liquor licenses list shows 81 holders and many alleged joints
A journal reporter compiled the internal revenue records in Leavenworth and found 81 names licensed to sell liquor in Topeka, including drug stores and joint operators. Police Captain Gardiner confirms most are accounted for with under twenty unlisted. multiple individuals and firms face scrutiny. Names include W. M. Leslie, J. Sierer, Mechanic Union, German-American Laborers Aid and Relief, and others on Smoky Row, Fifth Street, and East Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Collector of Internal Revenue
Leavenworth
Journal
Lindsey
J. Sierer
Scandinavian Beneficial Society
John Steinraul
Mechanica’ Union
BF. Morrow
W. BR Moody
W. F. Nace
James Owen
W. FL Vanscriver
Ro AL Coon
Dibble & Sons
German-American Laborers Aid and Relief Society
Chaz. Greenwald
L. Greenmore
N. G Cave
M. E. Dowing
Seventh Street
Mechanics’ Union
Harrop
Smoky Row
Wo. Harris
Willard Hall
W. A. Kure
Fifth and Jefferson
Long
Ity
Shreder
Henry Page
George Payne
Smaoky Row
Jays B Peare
Tulles
Stakebake
P. P. Zimmerman
Louis Charonhas
Webb & Harris
Bennett's
Kellum
Hayslip
Fourth Street
Don Chumas
Eighth Street
Kansas Avenue
Holler & Co
Lee Jones
W. F. Kunz
W. R. Kennady
A.C. Klingaman & Co
AC Klingaman & Co
O. A Keene
A. W. Lacy
A. H. Merrell
Swift & Holliday
G W. Stansfield
RW. 1Squiret
the Sim Drug Co
W.S Mertick Drug Co
McKinley, Rowley
Prohibition Orders Remove Liquor Licenses From Several Firms
Probate judge revoked permits for multiple druggists including Bros A B Woolverton Weightman Co H M Washburn J A Waltmire E B Walker Willis Payne W H Wilson Warner Co PF B Wallace Arnold Son B A Barrett James L Brown. Resulting firms are barred from selling liquor.
Girl outlaw leader captured after Rome robbery
Lydia Briston a 22 year old woman dressed in men's clothing led a trio that robbed BK Turney storekeeper near Rome in early May. Sheriff Hancock with a posse captured them near Tead Hill Arkansas, recovering $30 of $69 and two horses saddles. They head to West Plains jail for court.
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Lydia Bristow
Ava
Hancock
BK Turney
Rome
Tead Hill
Arkaness
Lydia Briston
Springfield
Weat Plains
Capital Took to Task by Miner Advocate in Topeka Letter
A Topeka correspondent insults Kansas Capital by claiming miners around Scranton face destitution. The writer urges using local coal from Scranton Burlingame and Osage to support miners, noting miners lack options and need wages and work. She asks readers to contribute $1 to a miners fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Stark Journal
Iave
Kansas
Kungas
Burlingame
Osage Coa
State Penitentiary
Missouri
Topeka
A. J. Smira
Kau
London bankers pledge to defend the gold standard
A London telegram reports Sir William Vernon Harcourt replying to bankers and financiers that the government will not countenance any change in the monetary system. He affirms adherence to the single gold standard and rejects any discussion that could imply doubt about that policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Erglanit
Evening Post
Vernon Harcourt
Iis
Eighty Drowned on French Steamer Dom Pedro Sinking
The Fresch Steamer Dom Pedro bound for Carrillo Spain was wrecked off Cape Carrabedo with eighty passengers drowned after a boiler fire. A separate report notes a Pullman party to Chicago for Decoration Day to attend the Confederate Monument dedication led by generals and officials. Also included are weather observations near Wasihoto with a 44 degree high, a $10,000 reward offered in New York for a murder arrest, and notes on Wiss Dodge’s relapse and worsening condition.
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Dom Pedro
Capiz
Carrillo
Spain
Cape Carrabedo
Chicago
Wasuinctos
Baltimore & Ohio
Wade Hampton
M. C. Butler
Henry Heath
L. Lomax
Marcus 3. Wright
Fitzhugh Lee
Eppa Hanton
Wastington
JoceNnat
New York
M. D.C
Borden
Ferdinand Morris
Barden
Dark Horse In Kansas Bishop Election Debate
In Grace Cathedral Wichita delegates begin choosing a Kansas Episcopal bishop with leading candidates Dean Millspaugh of Topeka and Dean Gardiner of Omaha. A few other contenders surface while a dark horse may decide the outcome as ballots await. The day opens with memorial services for Bishop Elias Thomas and ends amid organizational work and whispered vote shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Kansas
Seasion
Grace Cathedral
Elias, Thomas
Spaulding
Colorado
Dean Millspaugh
Topeka
Dean Gardiner
Omaha
Leonard
Stuh and
Montani
Ggard
Wichita
J.8 von Flerrlich
Winfield
Lincoln
Neb
John D. Hewitt
Millspaugh
Gardiner
Committee On
Dean Millapaugh
Claus * Millspaugt
Rev
Ar. Hewitt
von Werrlich
Wichite
Dean Millepaugh
A. Beatty
Newton
Debs Reaction to Supreme Court Income Tax Ruling
Eugene V Debs, president of the American Railway Union, comments on the Supreme Court decision denying a writ of habeas corpus. He criticizes the ruling as protecting corporations and autocratic judges, predicts broader impacts on wages and civil liberties, and plans travel in North Dakota while awaiting reincarceration. He also denounces the court and railroads in strong terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Havre
Ind
Eugene ¥. Debs
American Railway Union
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Jefferson
Srade
Supreme Court of the United States
Eugene VY. Debs
United States
Arnold
United Stated
Wheaton
Tiat
Debs
North Dakota
Waters Called to Order at Investigation Hearing
Four times the committee attempted to call Mr Waters to order during the closing day of the Chase inquiry. He spoke from the floor defending his stance and attacking Henderson and the governor, while also noting distrust of executive secrecy. The day included earlier speeches by Ben Henderson and Joseph Go Waters and was to conclude with Frank Hergid and A A Godard. Clinton Crandall, 12, son of H O Crandall, died of dropsy. funeral set for Western avenues residence. Receivers report clothing sale and stock disposition for M. Evans interest in North Topeka.
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Representative Hall
Chase
Ben Henderson
Joseph Go Waters
Frank Hergid
A A. Godard
Watere
Dougas
Lawrence
Waters
Parker
Feas
Mr. Waters
Henderson
Clinton Crandall
H. O. Crandall
Western Avenues
Vincent
M.& Evans
North Topeke
Smith, McCord & Co
Kangua City
John Speer
North Topeka
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Joan Sherman
Jous Sherman
Joseph Besson Foraker
Howand F. Uageet
Ana
Washington
Lord
United States of America
U. S
Internal Revenue Office
Gail Hamilton
Hinetos
Wiss Dodge
Ystk
von Herlich
Kansas City
the Star
Kansaya
Tomoraing
Heslioh
St John’ 'S Church
Dees
Dens
Mele
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