Earthquake Destroys Town in Japan and Damages Others
A strong earthquake struck Fukohama province affecting Rukess town which was reported entirely destroyed along with multiple nearby towns severely damaged. Casualties include killed and injured residents with significant property losses across southern Japan and coastal regions near Jonkalan. Authorities warn of ongoing aftershocks and potential further damage.
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Mish
Japan
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Fares Nurler
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Rekueen
Rikuche
Isand
Jonkalan
Bayec
Duran
Hartman Favored by Democrats and Populists in Helena
Mont. sentiment at the Democratic convention in Helena favors Hartman for re election with Populist support, while some oppose endorsement. Daly influence looms as a factor with plans to place Hartman in the senate and set up party leadership. Meanwhile New York and Syracuse Populists discuss alignment with Democratic platforms and silver candidates. Clara Barton withdraws voyage to America. Real estate firm fails in Toews. weather outlook for Kansas shows warming trends.
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Hartman
Helena
Mont
al Aiswouta
Caries Hartiman
Whit Hement
Anant
Tontris
Marcus Daly
Jider DicHteie
Enale
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Belena
Termas
New York
Syracuse
N.Y
Topeka News Snapshots and Local Notes
Community notes report births and address changes, club formations, and upcoming meetings. Officers to be elected by Security group. Republican clubs from Lincoln post and McKinley branch involved. Health updates include diphtheria cases and a Topeka quarantine.
Bryan's Niece Elopes in Indiana Train Flight
Louieville report states a niece of William J. Bryan, the presidential candidate, eloped with John J. Martin. The couple left Salem and traveled via Jeter Street to End, with the groom joining the train at Watson Indiana for Jeffersonville. The elopement was prompted by the bride's mother consenting to the marriage. the bride's mother is a Bryan sister-in-law.
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Louieville
Bryan
Delighted with It and Kaness Man Praises Journal
An old time reformer M. J. Albright expresses strong approval of The State Journal. He commends its work, hopes for broader circulation to support free silver, and signs his name with location Kan Aug 2.
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Kaness
Fearlessness Pleases Blount of St Joseph in Journal
A reader from Kansas recounts praise for The Journal and its silver cause advocacy. Mentions a visit to Missouri Kansas Texas railway excursions and subscriptions if timely, notes Elocution Institute ads, and promotes DeWitts Liver Pills as effective for indigestion and headaches.
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St Joseph
State Journal
Kansas
Isaac
Department of Elocution
Mise Caroline Baum
Puplis
Institute Hall
Orve
West
Billioudness
Feild
Kansas Avenue
Missouri, Kan
Red Flags Target Free Silver Supporters in Valley Falls
In Valley Falls on September 3, red flags appeared overnight on homes of free silver advocates bearing libelous phrases like anarchist and traitor. The incident sparked outrage as respected citizens faced vandalism for their finance views, while some protesters burned the banners and denounced the act as un-American vandalism.
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Lmtter
James McKeever denounces monetary policy at Vallley Falls speech
WER'S BROTHER James McKeever, brother of RE. D. McKeever the Republican candidate, sparked a sensation with a free speech at the Bryan club in Vallley Falls. He denounced currency manipulation by money speculators, claimed Lincoln endorsed greenbacks, warned of loans at high interest, and urged halting labor depreciation while wresting government reins from finance and ceremonial elites.
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RE. D. McKeever
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Vallley Falls
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Lincoln
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Torus
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Beloit Free Silver Meeting At Opera House
Ed Lite of A lene spoke in Beloit Tuesday evening under the Free Silver league auspices. The meeting drew an enthusiastic crowd and favorable comments on his courteous treatment of opponents. Judge Mahan of Abilene introduced him, with Clark Al Smith of Cawker City joining on the platform. Smith, formerly a Fifteenth district judge, was long prominent in the Republican ranks but now supports Free Silver.
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Sept
Lite
Alene
Belolt Free Silver League
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Abilene
Litte Clark
al Smith
Cawker City
Fifteenth Judicial District
Smith
Who Paid MacKinney's Debts Question Shocks Thayer Meeting
Col Blue faced disruption at a Thayer public gathering when a line of questioning about MacKinney's debts sparked interruptions. The event drew about 100 attendees and featured a speech praised as among the best Blue has delivered.
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Thayer
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Row Blue
McKinney
Col. Blue
OHTO IN DOUBT MAJOR DOUBTS MCCAIN MAJORITY
Major JW Silver of Columbus Ohio says the doubt is over McKinley’s statewide majority. He notes he has heard Bryan’s Madison Square Garden speech and met McKinley at Canton. He estimates McKinley’s lead could be between 275000 and 300000.
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Abiléne
JW. Silver
Columbus
Dickiswoe
Buffalo
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Canton
Leland outlines Republican hopes across states
Kansas City dispatch reports Cy Leland, national committee member, predicting Republican gains in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Vermont. He cites fusion fears, gold standard defections, and support from mid‑road Democrats and Populists. Leland plans US headquarters in Chicago, with weekly trips.
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Cy Leland
National Reccutive Committee
Kansas
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McKinley
Bryan
Lew
Nebraska
Missouri
Leland
Vermont
Arkansas
Mourrill
Sovernory
Morrill
Leland Corther
Aberamot
National Committee
Chicago
Webb McNall Boys Debate Caps of McKinley and Bryan
The Gaylord Herald reports Webt McNall’s nine sons were given a dime to buy Bryan and Sewall caps but rejected them, choosing McKinley caps instead. McNall clarifies the tale, saying his Republican family influenced the boys to want Bryan caps, but they ultimately favored Kinley headgear.
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Sewall
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frea_pilver Republice
Gaylord Herald
Webb McNall
Kinley
Quembeur
Bryan Caps
Henile
Atwood at Wetmore Address on Bryan Free Silver
In Wetmore on September 1 Atwood spoke at the opera hotel on political issues of the day. The room was full, and applause greeted every mention of William Jennings Bryan. Apyned handled the questions with clarity while Blue’s positions were debated. Haigh, chairman of the Bryan Free Silver group, praised Atwood’s campaign remarks.
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John AL Atwood
Opera
Bryan
Mr. Apyned
I W. Blue
Mer
Atwood
Joseph Haigh
Morrow at Ellsworth Delivers 90 Minute Republican Speech
John P. Morrow of Taaffaire spoke for about ninety minutes at a county Republican rally in Ellsworth. A large crowd gathered as officials urged attendees to join the McKinley club. roughly 30 signatures were added, bringing the city total to about 99 with the Young Men's McKinley club roll.
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Bieworth
John P. Morrow
Tauffaie
Ofr
McKinley Club
Beekman Tariff Address Sparks Republican Rally
Sterling September 7 Judge J W Beekman of Arkants City opened thecitmparty meeting in this city Tuesday addressing a large open air gathering. The speaker urged the tariff as the pivotal issue of the campaign and argued it had caused the nation’s current low spirits. He also criticized free silver and promoted cautious financial policy.
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Sterling
J. W. Beekmen
Arkants City
Citm
M E INLEY CLUB OF 300 Beekman and Douglass To Speak At Iola
The Ila McKinley club plans a September 12 rally open to the public with Stephen A Douglas Jr and J Bevelenan slated to address. Campaign activities begin in Wellington with large Wellington audiences. In Sumner County a rally at Fonda park drew hundreds as WW Turner described a 135 team and 654 people in attendance.
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Iola
Wellington
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Turner
Sumner County
Fonda Park
Andee Ray
Leedy Rally Draws Largest Kansas GOP Gathering
Neodesha reports a Labor Day crowd as Attorney General Dawes and Congressman Kirkpatrick spoke to about 4,000 Republicans in the new auditorium. Kirkpatrick held attention for two hours while Dawes spoke nearly as long. The event featured active GOP clubs and a mix of long-standing Democrats in the audience.
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BB. Dawes
Kirkpatrick
Wirwam
Hen Dewes
Bmo~ Kinny and Hobart Club
Norkers
Curtis and the Veterans in Burlingame Rally
In Burlingame on September 7 Congressmen Curtis spoke to a crowded Armory gathering. The Old Soldiers’ club formed recently with members marching to the hall, while Garnett reported Judge W A Johnson will not engage in political campaigning this season.
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Congresshien Curtis
Dmmese
McKinley Lab
Ermine
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Garnett
W. A. Johnson
Hluarts
Democrats Endorse Holton and Myers in Local Nominating Meeting
In Topeka and Abilene district gatherings yesterday, Rev. HoT Ballou of Seneca was nominated for congress and Judge L. A. Myers chosen for district judge, both as Populist regular nominees. Wigwam events set for Sept 12 with Leads and others expected. R. Burton to speak for Republicans. Unsuccessful Populist candidates for gey short nearly all seeking legislature seats with talk of Harry Tanning in Leavenworth. JM Kinkel and Fred C. Trige of Hutchinson traveled to Topeka to push Sunset reduced rail rates for Hutchinson on Sept 19 when J. C. Burrows speaks. 10,000 people reportedly saved.
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P. King
Cowley County
Lewelling
Sedgewick
George Campbell
Labett
Harry Tanning
Leavenworth
Hutchinson
JM. Kinkel
Fred ¢. Trige
Topeka
J. C Burrows
Mrs Lease Praises New York Tour and Free Coinage Stand
Mary Elizabeth Lease returns from New York to Kansas City praising her advertising haul and declaring support for free coinage. She frames socialism as a path to higher civilization and politics to dominate money while denouncing plutocratic influence and McKinley.
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Sconcmics
Byers
Mr. Lente
Irona Ware
Sliver
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