K. G. Murder Factory Breaks Again In City Transit
A Kansas City street car incident injured several passengers when the Ninth Street belt line train failed to stop after trouble on the incline. Names given include Lt. Lowe Sherman Jr and Windle. officials Jerry Martin and W. A. Shannon led the car. Riders describe terrified chaos as the car rolled backward, with many women and children alarmed and some killed or severely hurt. Company doctors Wilmun and Tven responded. Lowe suffered a broken leg and internal injuries.
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Fenske Ctty
Etty
Urs
Rey
Lowe
Anon
Sherman, Jr
Lee
L. Windle
Jerry Martin
Contuttor
W. A. Shannon
Gripmean
Childry
Beesn
Pante
Atuy
Oleri
Union Pacific Railroad
Lawy
Lowy
Rand
Agather
Bre Wil- Unin
Frank Tven
Third District Fusion Moves as Dems Back Ridgely
Nomination of Farely for state senator from the Thirteenth district sharpens race in Kansas Third District between Ridgely the Populist and Kirkpatrick the Republican incumbent. Democratic leaders seek fusion to deny Kirkpatrick, while Populists claim they can win without Democratic help. Polls reportedly show Kirkpatrick vulnerable if fusion holds, with prospects of Ridgely carrying the district if Democrats join.
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Kirkpatrick
Ridgely
Ught. Fareley
Wilson
Neosho
Thayer
Kansas
Congress
Havana
Republican Committee
Xhart
Tmne
Mme
Veterans Parade Leads in St Paul March Behind Them
Sansas Veterans march through Summit avenue in St Paul with the Living Pits guiding the parade. Children trained by Prof. C H L Gungdos lead singing alongside old soldiers, drawing cheers and touching scenes as bands play and districts such as Minnesota Wisconsin Ohio and Kansas participate with regimental banners and badges.
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Sansas
St. Paul
Almoet
C. HL. Gungdos
Summit Avenue
Columbia Post
Chicaxe
Oldie Enar
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Town
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Dakotas
Kansas
Coure
South Dakota
North Dakota
Louisiana
Topeka
Florida
Massachusetts
Merle
State House Notes and Officials News
State House notes report L A Wolfe of Franklin visiting to discuss a forthcoming book Civil Government of Kurisas and to consult with Horton and Secretary Adama. AP Riddle sworn in as superintendent of Insurance. Stanley and family return from Colorado trip. Treasury examination and county superintendent reports highlight education department activity. Dr Daniel McDonald president of F M C A and Kemper, Hundley & McDonald shoots himself, shocking religious and business circles.
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L A. Wolfe
Franklin, Mo
State House
Mmr. Wolfe
Misaouri
Kurisas
Ir Wolfe
Studee Horton
PF. P. Adama
AP. Riddle
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Stanley
Colorado
State Treasury
Department of Education
Fellow
F.mlco
St. Joseph
Bro
Daniel McDonald
F. Mog. A
Wes Kemper, Hundley & McDonald
Breckinridge Stir Sparks Raucous Indiana Democratic Rally
At the Indianapolis convention a Breckinridge reception provoked loud hisses and cheers as Democrats debated loyalties and platform. The gathering, with about 4,000 in attendance, ended with a unanimous platform adoption after a tense sequence featuring Buckner, Breckinridge, and Caffery.
Convention in session nominates permanent officers
Delegates approve credentials report showing 524 registered, 41 states and territories represented. Caffery of Louisiana is named permanent chairman with Witton Indiana secretary and Kessler Indiana sergeant at arms. convention adjourns after reaffirming permanent organization and empowers a national committee for future events.
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Brennan
Wisconsin
Committee On Permanent Organization
Roberta
Missouri
Senator Caffery
Louisiana
John H. Witton
Indiana
Walter Kessler
Buckner
Cleveland
al Gn
Palmer
Bir_ Curtis
New Jersey
Teacher
Hinck
Hrazs
Caffery Sp
Cleveland declines open presidential bid in formal telegram
Indianapolis dispatch reports Grover Cleveland refusing to be a candidate for the presidency. The note from Gray Gables to J D S Griffin states his public and personal inclination are opposed, and he cannot consider the suggestion.
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Cleveland
Indianapolis
Ind
Clevland
Gray Gables
Mass
J. D. S. Griffin
Grover Cleveland
Griffin
New Turk
Thdiknapolis
Palmer
New York
New Jersey
Illinois
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Hleck
Brass
Vilas
Ulinvis
Senator Palmer
Usey
Menry Wattergon
Kentucky
Platform favors single gold standard with necessary subsidiary coinage
Indianapolis Sept 3 The committee approves a platform endorsing a single gold standard and required subsidiary coinage to maintain parity It notes no reference to international agreements or the income tax and aligns the tariff plank with the Maine sound money platform There is no minority report
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Indianapolis
Breckinridge Appearance Sparks Protests At Mass Meeting
Indianapolis reports suggest the delayed appearance of ex-Congressman W C Breckinridge at a mass meeting was pre arranged to manage the crowd as several women’s groups protested the plan. The piece notes Democratic gold standard contention features and political tactics amid the event.
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Indianapolis
W. C. P Breckinridige
Palmer Named On First Ballot At Democratic Convention
The gold standard Democratic gathering at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis began at 2:25 PM with Kilburn presenting Gen. Palmer and a large Palmer cheer. John M. Palmer was nominated on the first ballot with Buckner of Kentucky chosen for vice president by acclaim.
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Indianapolis
Flower
Tomlinson Hall
Carroll
Kentucky
Watterson
Kilburn
Michigan
Palmer
Jones
Madison
Wis
Brace
Iron Brigade
Partridge
Fierids
Florida
Cleveland
John M. Palmer
Illinois
Catcher
Minnesota
Georgia
Lehman
Missouri
Bragg
Nebraska
Buckner
Sewall May Retire Seeming Letter to Bryan Reveals Stance
Chicago dispatch notes Arthur Sewall advised William Jennings Bryan to follow his own judgment on the ticket and not let his personal feelings influence Bryan’s decision. Sewall said the Populist letter aimed to clarify Bryan’s stance amid convention actions, with Bath Maine dated July 25.
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Chicago
Til
Jones
Democratic Naional Committee
Wra. J. Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Bryan
St. Louis
Watson
Ford
Bath
Popullar
Sewall
Bryan in Michigan Crowds Rally for Democratic Vote
Bryan spoke to about 3 000 at Adrian Michigan after arriving from Toledo. He urged voters to act on conviction, welcome cross party support for reforms, and planned further Michigan stops to win electoral votes. He praised Democrats open to gold standard opponents and urged turnout. The trip included a handshaking scene on his train as crowds pressed nearby. Meanwhile Topeka amateurs showcased Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Grand Opera House to enthusiastic locals.
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Hoe
Adrian
Mich
Bryan
Toledo
I. H. Salsbury
Bhat Eagle
Nebraska
Michigan
Mim
Topeka
Grand Opera House
Simpson Works to Unite Sedgwick County Republicans
Jim Simpson, Wichita, negotiates between two Republican factions led by Gen. Corbett and others. He aims to unify Sedgwick County delegates for the November ballot, while Bridgeman resists withdrawal and Simpson plans another visit with a new plan to force alignment.
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Jim Simpson
J. As Simpson
Hex Publican State Central
Wichita
Fiatlrwtee
Sefietick
Wo. Corbett
Republican County Central
CM. Irwin
Jim
Jim Shap
Simpson
Corbett
Fitzpatrick
Cox
Simro Seville
Alstrig
Sinpson
Brideman
Clerk
Bridgman
Bridgeman
Reg Gardy
Atte
Sedgwick
McKinley
Elath
Wickit
Harrison Telephone Company to Be Sold Under Sheriff’s Hammer
AT SHERIFF'S SALE The Harrison Telephone Company faces sale by the sheriff due to two judgments. Edward Roster and the City Health Route and Trist company of Topeka hold titles, with a receiver already appointed, and the plant will be sold Saturday September 18 under the executions to remove it from the receiver's control.
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Harrison Telephone Company
Harrison Telephone Sag Electrical Company
Elstts
Edward Roster
Sih
Heal Reute
Trist Company
Topeka
Auditor Says No Money for State Militias Encampments
State Auditor George A. Ounham formed the festival committee but refused funding for the planned National Guard encampment. The 39,000 left in the sectional guard fund sparked efforts to approve a fall event, yet the auditor constrained expenditures and the encampment did not proceed.
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George A. Ounham
K_N.G
Cote
el Servion
The Hodocs Sing In St Paul Welcome by City Leaders
In St Paul Minnesota after revelry at 19 o elks Gen B C Mason head of citizens committee calls audience to order He introduces Mayor Duran to give a city welcome The Topeka Modnce and other delegates occupy main halls with bands and floral shiletit observed Commander in Chief Waikar honored with a protective flora shield formation
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St. Paul
Minn
Sprez
B.C. Mason
Duran
Mindie
Big Hell
Onder
Indiana
Waikar
Flora Shiletit
Gold Comes This Way Lazard Freres Engages Millions
Lazard Freres engages major gold orders totaling seven million and expands holdings with 32 297.00 extra gold in London. Shipments valued at 100 000 to Betta North America and a further sum to Speyer Co. were reported. Model Bus ranges for packing and shipping stock of hardware tied to J W Adams Co. property in Kansas City to be opened at the New Model in a few days.
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Lazard Freres
New York
Sept
Lasard Preten
London
Bisnns
Betta
North America
Tur He Wes Sount
Speyer & Co
Geo. F
J. W. Adams & Co
Oandly
Kansas City
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State House Notes
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Madeline Pollard
America
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Caffery
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Committee On Resolutions
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Breckinridge Srose
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Ochs
Tennesee
Willam Rosell
Lindsey
Savage
John Dewitt Warner
Sound Money League
Meskinley
Bynum
Eckels
Chairman Caffery
Imperial Republic
Charlton T. Lewis
New Jerey
Maryland
West ¥Irginia
Gaki
Mr. Bryan
Ufe
Dicket
St Chicago
William P. Breckinridge
Buffalo
St Paul, Minn
Cole
Topeka Singers
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