Talk in Favor of Action to Be Taken by Legislature
Party men discuss upcoming legislative action with almost unanimous opposition. Col Veale commits to canvass support while the overall stance remains firm against the measure.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1894
Page
1
Prohibition Resubmission Talks Stir State Legislature
A flood of gossip centers on reviving the prohibitory amendment as David Overmyer and supporters weigh a resubmission. Republican leaders and lawmakers express skepticism about a return this term, while others foresee strategy shifts and renewed campaigning if enough votes appear.
Populists Claim One Congressman in Ala Delegation
Alabama district returns show Dem victories for Clark Tullicgs Harrison Hobbies Cobo Deas elar Bunkhewt How ard Wheeler Underwood Dera. Contests filed by Robinson Goodwin Aldrich Aldrich allege fraud in Third Fifth Fourth Ninth. Russell McMath, son of Mr. and Mrs. E A McMath, died of diphtheria at 6 this morning at 1272 Tyler Street. He was two weeks old and recently improved before a sudden decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Ontclal
Monteomeny
Alabama
Clark
Dem
Tullicgs
Harrison
Hobbies
Cobo
Deaselar
Bunkhewt
Howard
Poshith
Wheeler
Underwood
Dera
Robinson
Goodwin
W. F Aldrich
T. B. Aldrich
Russell McMath
E A McMath
Tyler Street
Bievouth Judicia
Fudya
Aina Dercy
McOue
Dantas
Texas
Ac Dayle
Joe Purest
Brow
Peete
Hilinoin Daxven
Watte
Uliuoe
Johosen Jordan
Colvired
Jourdan
To Vote On Amendment Aide Weighs Western Support
Mrs A Thurston says no hope for the amendment after receiving returns from a few counties. Eastern counties and large cities go against it, while western counties may swing toward approval. Breidenthal’s figures handed to Mrs Wirral and Mrs Pack as tabulation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Thurston
Aaid
Chile
Uae
amenGinest
Thurston
Cowiey Guu
Pratt Boo
Ee Gottiery
Spgalnet
Riley
Breidenthal
Mra
Alonzo Wirral
L. Pack
Aidins
Puck
Profanity and Politics Stir White House Inquiry
An exasperated inquiry into administration views prompts private secretaries and officials to dodge public opinion. Treasury Comptroller Milpse, Navy Assistant Secretary McAdoo, and others hesitate to express stances, noting revealing opinions would require a book and risk alienating allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasarxovos
D. C
Thurber
Adinistration
Eekels
Mr. McAdoo
Uoy
New Jersey
Overmyer Wins Big in Populist Vote Outlook
Chairman Jobe W. Breidenchal of the Populist State central committee says Overmyer’s tally exceeds expectations with potential totals up to 25 000 as returns rise in precincts. Lewelling leads in most districts while charges of corruption are dismissed as not aiding the campaign. Seker's plurality is reported at 387 in the Sixth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe W. Breidenchal
State Central
Lewelling
Ajor Morrill Guins
Hte
Breidenteal
Seary
Con Wivant Committee
Sisth
Hin
Seker
More Republicans Yet The Majority in the Net
Reported telegrams and wire updates claim Republicans gain seats nationwide. Figures from Minnesota California and Missouri show solid gains with several races leaning Republican including governorships and congressional seats. Clark’s lead in Missouri appears official while other states tilt toward GOP control of legislatures and key offices.
Patience of the Country Worn Down by War Economic Strain
The text portrays growing public fatigue as long war efforts strain rural patience. Citizens face rising prices, shortages, and uncertain futures. Officials urge resilience while farmers report bottlenecks and delayed shipments affecting daily life.
Cleveland Blunder Outcry at President In Na tionalside
Governor Altgeld denounces Cleveland's tariff policy as the cause of national distress and labor unrest. He argues the 1893 panic and strikes followed from federal inaction and favoritism toward corporations, accusing officials of weaponizing the justice system against workers.
Fragmented Charge Against Democratic Leaders in Speech
A speaker accuses leaders of betraying the Democratic party by collaborating with dissatisfied businessmen. The result is a disaster for a party once trusted, betrayed twice by one man to whom it handed power. The passage frames a crisis of trust and claims fraudulence in the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srnrovreep
Lil
Altgeld
Waite Explains Cotorm Populists Defeat Fusion Backlash
Gov Waite links the defeat to fusion with Democrats saying it ruined the Populist cause. He admits opposing fusion yet followed advisers and warns Democrats and other factions cannot be trusted. He says fusion robbed the ticket of moral influence and the party may face a serious but survivable future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotorm
DanvEn
Fusion
Gov. Waite
Omaha
Huence
Anata
Popelixm
Fasion iv
Congress
J Uver
Missouri Legislature Election Shows Mixed Party Control
Unofficial results from Vuewday indicate 34 Missouri senate seats split 18 Democrats and 16 Republicans with 24th district contest unresolved. House balance expected Democrats 62, Republicans 50, Populist 2, while a Republican senator in the second district is disqualified prompting a new election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vuewday
Missouri
de Casvaes
Pauline Hull Libel Suit Sparks Clergyman Dispute
Sioux City Iowa November reports Pauline Hull opera company led by her husband Mertelland Aries Hall. The Rev Dr Jenkins of Pirat Congregational church accused Hull of improper character, prompting Hall to sue for libel and secure a warrant for criminal libel against Jenkins as theatrical plans faced clerical opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Crry
Dr. Jenkins
Pirat Congregational Church
Pauline Hull
Mertelland
Aries Hall
Will All Make Speeches For Tuesday Review
The Republican county committee plans a reviewing stand at Sixth Street and Kansas Avenue for Tuesday night’s demonstration. Successful state officers and victorious congressmen will review the procession and deliver five minute speeches afterward, space permitting. Officials count shows Taylor with 28, Dec. Coxer 8,098, Coxer’s vote surpassing party estimates by about 5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Central Committee
Sixth Street
Kansas Avenue
Baar Levexroor
Taylor
Coxer
uUu
Missionaries Leave Inner China Reach New Chang
A Shanghai dispatch reports Presbyterian Church of Ireland missionaries long active in Manchuria have departed inland areas and reached safety in New Chang The same bulletin notes Japanese forces likely seized Tatien Wan near Port Arthur and claims a Chinese official has reached Hel Hai Wal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
New Chang
Lospes
Shanghai
Presbyterian Church of Ireland
Manchuria
Safery
Tatien Wan
Port Arthur
Hel Hai Wal
Loyal Mention In Various Topeka Visitors
Harry G. Wilson of Ch'ego visits Topeka for a few days to see old friends. Wil Bekert, editor of the Traveler and secretary of the Trans Miss Associated Press, is in Topeka today. H. V. Beskman, representative elect from the Arkansas City district, is in Topeka today and will be a candidate for speaker of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Wilson
Ch'ego
Topeka
Wi Bekert
The
Traveler
Arkansas City
Trans-Mississippi Associated Peest
Hos
V. Beskman
Arkaness Ciy
House
Political turmoil and treachery in Kansas election
Wichita reports a fury over the defeat of the People's party with Mrs Mary E Leave blaming John Martin and Breidenthal for alleged treachery and district fusing. She attacks Annie L Diggs and a “woman in Republican pay” while promising future constitutional battles and a GOP press for sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Mary E Leave
Dey
People’s Party
Kansas
John Martin
Lewelling
Martin
Breidenthal
Bryan Says Democratic Party Cannot Serve God and Mammon
Congressman W Bryan explains election defeat citing local troubles and two causes panic and administration hostility. He argues silver policy and financial reform failed to align with common people, tariffs benefiting masses but allowing class control, forcing a choice between God and Mammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mocratic Party
God
Macmon
Ouams
Ned
Little's report on Atchison raid financials to be released
Expert Little will publish the financial condition report and loss analysis next Monday in New York after sending copies to London and Amsterdam by mail. The disclosure is expected to wipe out the profit and loss account and reveal other unexpected details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Little
Atchison
London
Amsterdam
Kem Reelected Hold On to South Nebraska District
Cee Nov, Omar M. Kem, Populist, is re elected from Nebraska Sixth district by a 1426 margin, with official returns unlikely to alter the result. A bank robbery in town yielded about 400 dollars in silver as robbers used crowbars and dynamite to gain entry, while reports say the United States may intervene in Central American affairs to curb Mexican encroachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Nebraska
Cee
Omar M. Kem
United
Panama
Guatemala
United States
Mexico
Six from Kentucky and the Republican slate in Congress
Fragmentary OCR notes show Kentucky Republicans led by chairmen in jeopardy with potential defections. Names and districts are garbled but imply shifts in party alignment and possible losses for Denny and Ashland area representation.
May run a special Belton and Berton Peapie Wart to 6 fend the Maturation
Holton leader B Jones plans a local event this afternoon for a specialized train from Hurt to raise funds next Tuesday. The piece notes timing and arrangements, with related mentions of local business and various reports from districts including Soliuien's Lumber and Eugene & Tillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
Berton Peapie
Largs Lumber Company
Resicus Br. Lous
Soliuien' S Lumber Company
Ithwein
Ward Malllickrod
Eugene & Tillman
General Ansignes
Dserle
Reat
Jy Linole Crisis
Kugsus
Missouri i
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col Veale
David Overmyer
Guciog
Bulief Apoo
Neale
Goo. W. Veale
Senate
Prohibition
Overmyer
TF Iim
Am. Gardenhire
Shawnee County
Esti
J. L Uristen
Republican State Central Committee
Stuute Seoator
W. EL Sterne
Wilton Brown
Garden City
Seestor O'Brien
Overnyer
Muabcock
Dixin
Minnesota
Babcock
Dixie
Nelson
Airtain
Charles Train
Crh
Cannon
Repuilic
DT. B Cornwall
Californis
Meguire
Exes
Ee Clark
Nev
Champ Clark
L3g
Repub
Clevelands
Cleveland
Republic
Chicago
Democratic Party
Poth
Osutall
Waite
Missouri Legislature
Pauline Hall
Annie L. Diggs
MES
Mary E. Leasz
Bryan
Kem
First National Bank
Kentucky
Republicane Wastuxarox
Nov
Haruthers
Kenic State Republicas Committee
Leona
Ing Denny
Ashland
Mike
Carenco
Postrom
Wiington
Anya
Union New Yous
Blake
Sturgeon Bay
Bridget
Yale
Breahwild
Washington
Dean
I. A Re
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