Perry Flops A Democratic Letter On Campaign Views
U S District Attorney Perry publishes a letter aligning with Jefferson Jackson era Democrats and Cleveland stalwarts. He attacks current GOP aims, pledges no support for certain candidates, and signals a wary stance toward party unity and campaign strategies. He cites state and county targets and asserts opposition to measures and candidates he deems incompatible with his political line.
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W. C Perry
Belgie
Perry
desiGes
Hutchins
Roger Hasan
Sam Kinbis
Topela
Peery
Topeka
Ferry
Lor
Indianaputie
Kansas Dirlegation Lave
Campalks
Douse
Cleveland
Uryud
Altgeld
Rovernor
Colored Convention in Kansas Delegates Meet at Topeka
The colored convention in Kansas sent representatives to Topeka for a meeting on forming a platform. Delegates debated resolutions endorsing Governor Morrill’s administration and the Republican program. The final vote rejected party pledges and ended with officers chosen for the convention, while tensions over treatment of colored citizens and the Chisholm incident near Lawrence were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan- Ras
Topekia
Sas
Oltainine
Patitien
Reliigheus
Republican Party
A.M. Thomas Topeka
IF. Bridley
Wyandotte
TW Tell
Lravenworth
Scharatoet Iituce
Moiriwn
Corham
Bruce Restidtione
Clare
Morris
Duneath the
Tate
Chisholm
Herto
Lawrence
Missouri
Topeka
Chisolm
Attarns Etierat
Therif I
Hepublicen
Populist Delegates Eye Kansas Trip and Watson Clash
The Populist state committee doubts Watson's role as vice presidential candidate. Chairman Marion Butler wires a plan for Watson to speak in Kansas starting September 10. Democrats and silver advocates fear his stance may provoke discord and affect electoral votes, potentially keeping Breidestal and Simpson busy with party splits.
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Marion Butler
Son
Kansas
Watson
Butler
Miryan
Sewa
Sheschea
Kansan
Wattvon
Himelf
Breidesthal
Simpson
Snake’s Meal: Blanket Removed From Python by Surgeon
In a rare operation at the University Bor eal college on East Tenth street, Dr Leon Rusenwald and veterinary surgeon Moore removed a canyon blanket from a python owned by Fifth street restau. The snake had not fed in over two weeks. The five minute procedure ended with the creature waking shortly after.
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Raneas City
Sert
University Boreal College
East Tenth Street
Leon Rusetwald
Canton
Br & Fifth Street Restau
Br. Moore
Husenwald
de Rosenwald
Demands for Amalgamation of Silver Forces
National Democratic committee member J. G. Johnson travels from Kansas to Idaho via Rexburg Lake to seek a united silver faction with Hevnn and Sewall backers. He cites Dubois and silver Republicans as key disruptors and calls for a voluntary, statewide realignment led by Democrats and Populists to satisfy all sides.
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Burse
Wiaho
Jonn G. Johnson
National Democratic Committee
Todaho
Kansas
Chathron Jones
Sule Lake
Denver
Tovar
Ida
Democritic National Committee
Poreitile
Hevnn Ad Sewall Tekel
Tekel
Silver Republicans
Dubois
Mx Bryan
Ucket
Dubele
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Lethar States
Avery Sehere
Innet
Lam
Mob Lynches Assault Suspect After Girl Attack in Behineland
A masked mob in Behineland Missouri seized Thomas Larkin from the Dehione land Hotel yard and hanged him from a tree after he allegedly assaulted 11 year old Dre Alla Gammon. Guards refused admission. a coroner’s inquest was planned. Charlie Curtis to speak at Richland Saturday evening as part of campaign events in Shawnee County. A rental tea house ad is noted for 2 West Sixth.
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Missouri
Behineland
Dehineland Hotel
Thomas Larkin
New York
Dre Alla Gammon
Larkin
Charlie Curtis
Richland
Satumar
Shawnee County
Bin
Receivers Appointed for J B Watkins Land & Mortgage Co
The J B Watkins Land and Mortgage Co of Lawrence was placed in receivership by United States District Judge Foster. Receivers M Summerfield and J B Watkins of Lawrence, and John F Switzer of Topeka were named with bonds of 20000. Debentures totaling 4250000 funded by eastern and foreign capital remain in default since 1905. Assets include farms and mortgages across Kansas Texas Nebraska and Iowa. Girard Life Insurance Trust Co of Philadelphia holds 40000 of bonds. The company’s president J B Watkins is noted as wealthy and connected to a Kansas City Southern line project. The future of the business is uncertain. reorganization is unlikely.
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J. B. Watkins Land & Mortgage Company
Lawrence
Kansas
United States District
Foster
M. Summereld
J. B. Watkin
John F. Switeer
Topeka
Samuel Bishop
Atterhvy
Watkins Company
Astete
Tata
Texas
Nebraska
Iowa
J. G. Slonecksz
Girard Life Insurance Annuity & Trust Company
Philadelphia
Wisiar Morris
Nims
Ibsit
Watkies Wx
J.B. Watkins
Kansas City
Watkind & Gulf Railroad
United States Senate
Bunda
McEe
Merr
Switzer
Frank Schultz Bad Arm After Bicycle Accident
Frank Schultz of 20h Ejein street suffered a severe injury to his left arm when he fell from a bicycle last Monday. He delayed seeking care until morning when swelling intensified and he consulted a physician. The arm was opened and damaged tissue removed to prevent blood poisoning. amputation was threatened if infection occurred.
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Frank Shultz
Ejein Street
Shultz
Committee of Five Faces Money Shortfall in Festival Fund
The Committee of Five for the Fall Festival Flower parade reports slow fundraising. Miss Hayes notes only 25 dollars in treasury and asks for at least 27 percent more to proceed. An appropriation of 25 dollars is approved from funds, with further efforts planned this afternoon.
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Evertless
Flom
Courthense
Mise Hayes
Seaton May Seek 1898 Republican Governor Candidacy
Captain Jona Seaton of Atchison today announced he may run for the Republican nomination for governor in 1898 if no changes arise. He suggested Colonel Alexander Warner of Baxter Springs, Seaton’s partner, should enter the race as lieutenant governor to complete the ticket per the Kansas City Times.
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Jona Seaton
Atchison Teday
Kansas City Times
Alexander Warner
Bexter Springs
Seaton
Montana Bank Fates Declared After Bank Fails in Helena
Eastern creditors press demands as First National Bank of Helena fails to meet withdrawals. Notice signed by vice president Edger ton states creditors will be paid in full. directors silent. assets and liabilities not disclosed. heavy demands cited as cause of panic.
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Helena
Mont
First National Bank
Denk
ED. Edgerton
Manmer
Mm Tt Io
Sen
Galveston Invited to Fall Festival Parade
At a Committee of Fifteen meeting this afternoon a formal invitation was sent to the city of Galveston Texas to join the Fall Festival parade on Thursday night. Mayor Fellows suggested reciprocity for harbor improvements after Topeka hosted conventions seeking congress appropriations. Tom Richardson notified the committee that Galveston would send a Moat emblematic of her interests for exhibition on Wall Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas en route here.
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Galveston
Texas
Fellows
Tom Richardson
Topeka
Congress
Galveston Harbor
Richardson
Oklia Loma
Kansas
Warm spell predicted with scattered Topeka showers
Weather bulletin notes warmer conditions with a forecast of generally fair skies tonight and tomorrow. Topeka and vicinity may see showers this afternoon and tonight. Thunder rumblings to the north linked to cumulus clouds hint at possible storms, but no massed front expected to threaten Topeka. Early 55 degree reading rose to 88 by afternoon with statewide temperatures between 33 and 98.
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Diewetiwu
Jennings
Topeka
Mr. Jennings
Kansas
Pole
Dying of Morphine Tragedy In City Back Room
Jennie Beaver, a young woman known locally, overdosed on morphine in a dingy back room at 28 North Kansas Avenue. Found unconscious by her sister Rachel, she showed signs of life but appeared near death as Dr. Mitchell attended. Jennie has prior disorderly conduct records, and Rachel has attempted suicide in the past.
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North
Kansas
Jennie Beaver
Rachel
Long-Simpson Debate Set Across Districts
Hutchinson September 2. Frankafariow, chairman of the Republican congressional committee for the seventh district, and C. H. Wendee of the Populist committee announced joint debates between Jerry Sigbeon and Representative Lome. Debates scheduled for Hutchinson September 22 Newton September 4 Wellington September 26 Harper September 29 Great Bend October 1 Wichita October 8.
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Hutchinson
Frankafariow
Seventh Congressional
C. H. Wendee
Jerry Sigbeon
Lome
Mutchinson
Newton
Wellington
Harper
Great Bend
Wichita
Ralphsnider declines People's Party governor bid in W Va
Letter from I C Ralphsnider dated Sept 3 in Clarkeburg West Virginia explains he declines the People's Party nomination for governor. He notes he had already accepted the Democratic nomination and is bound by that convention, thanking the party for the consideration.
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Ralphsnider
W. Virginia
Clarkeburg
W. Va
I. C. Ralphsnider
People’s Party
People's Party of
West Virginia
Peoples Party of
Iregard
Lam
Ccm
Ralphsnide
Death in a Joint Fist Fight in Leavenworth
John J. Wisdom, a grocery man, died from a blow to the neck after a dispute in "Sweet Potato Joe" Hammond's joint where he and Chan Hammond played cards. Hammond surrendered to police claiming he only pushed Wisdom. autopsy confirms a blow to the neck.
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Leavenworth
John J. Wisdom
Chan Hammond
Hammond
Wisdom
Hanna forecasts GOP gains from Democratic convention
National Republican Chairman M A Hanna argues the Indianapolis convention will aid Republicans. He cites Senator Palmer and a Kentucky Buckner as strong GOP assets in Illinois and the south. He notes Vermont voters rebuke the Chicago platform, indicating overall repudiation. Hanna departs for Chicago this evening.
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Cleveland
M. A. Hanna
Indianapolis
Palmer
Illinois
Buckner
Kentucky
South
Vermont
Hanna
Isine
Chicago
Fianna
President maintains silence on Indianapolis convention
Buazard's Hey Mass Sept 4. The president persists in his determination to stay silent about the nominations from the Indianapolis convention, as asserted last night.
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Indianapolis
Buazard
Hey
Mass
Free Trade in China Seen From Li Hung Chang Trip
Reports from Shanghai claim Li Hung Chang’s European travels may push China toward free trade with the world. Observers say Britain could finance a tariff rise, with China buying ships, reorganizing the navy, and expanding railroads. If realized, these moves could revive China’s commerce and integrate it into global markets.
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Li Hung Chang
Associated Press
Shanghai
Europe
England
Hisstadt
China
Great Britain
TA Hung Chane
Kansas TARiff Cuts Lower Wheat and Corn Rates
Sept chimes note Missouri Pacific cuts in Kansas to St Louis and Chicago with new tariff points at Wichita Arkansas City Belle Plaine McPherson Geneseo and others lowering wheat and corn rates by up to several cents per 100 pounds. Also Cuba arrest of American Samuel T. Tolen on political charges aboard the Seneca prompts U S protest through consul general Fitzhugh Lee.
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Missouri Pacific
Wichita
Kansas
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Chicago
Princip Kansas
Arkansas City
Belle Plaine
McPherson
Geneseo
Cuba
Havana
Samuel T. Tolen
Matanzas
Ward Line
Seneca
United States
Fitzhugh Ler
Tolen
Washington
Assignes Named for Hindmarsh Firm in Creditors Meeting
At a creditors meeting for P. J. Hindmarsh J F Warner was chosen as permanent assignes. The liabilities run about 1400 dollars and the stock is expected to cover them. Warner will settle the Beil business of the firm immediately. See Uncle Tom tomorrow. Admission: Children five cents, adults twenty five cents.
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Hindmarsh
P. J. Hindmarsh
J. F. Warner
Warner
Uncle Tom
Clarkson for Commander Elects Thaddeus Clarkson at St Paul
The G A R encampment at St Paul elects Thaddeus Clarkson of Omaha as Commander in Chief after acclamation. General J H Mullen becomes senior vice commander in chief. Clarkson's distinguished Civil War record and Nebraska service are noted. Other officer selections and resolutions on Andersonville preservation are reported, with final adjournment after memorials and thanks to St Paul.
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G. A RB
Thaddeus
Clarkson
Omaha
St Paul
Minn
Grand Army
D. R Ballou
Providence
Comrade Spooner
M. L. Haywood
Nebraska
E. H. Hobson
Kentucky
General Case
Tennessee
John C
J. H. Mullen
Minnesota
Department of Minnesota
Thaddeus Stevens Clarkson
Gettysburg
Battlefeld
Antietam
Lincoln
Ilnois Artllery
Cairo
Grant
Thirteenth Tilinois Cavalry
John W. Davidson
Helens
Little Rock
Arkansas
Third Arkansas Cavalry
Steele
Mary Beecher Matterson
Omehe
Harrison
National Council of Administration
G. A. Tt
Legion of
Albert Shores
Georgia
Charles W. Buckley
Alabama
Buckley
Shores
A. E. Johnson
Department of the Potomine
Charles L. Boynton
Indiana
Ilindis
Chaptain
Dunner
Chicago
Hey
Mark PD. Taylor
Mas- Sachinetts
Kansas
Council of Administration
W. H. Smith
Marysville
Andersonville
Comander-in-Chist
Tudus Fairchild
St. Paul
Li Hong Chang Tours Washington in Yellow Jacket
Li Hung Chang visits Washington with Secretary Poster and a Chinese entourage. He tours the Capitol, meets the sergeant at arms, visits the president’s room, the Senate, Supreme Court, Rotunda, Library and House, shows interest in the old library and the Lib esp Spofford, notes the Library of 758000 books, and asks about the Washington Monument elevator before returning to the Chinese minister’s residence.
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Washington
Li Hong Chang
Capitol
Li Hung Chang
BR. J. Bright
Foster
Spofford
Washington Monument
Bis Onal
T Rap
Herr Most Urges Silver Ratio as Money 30 to 1
Denver reports Herr Most answers W. Yarnum on silver money arguing that if silver is used as currency it should be fixed at 30 to 1. He mocks silver's value, suggests new luxury goods to absorb surplus, and promotes revolution over political reform.
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Denver
W. Yarnum
Herr Most
ICKELHEIMER BUSY
New York September 4 The steamer August Victoria arrived today. It prevented a shipment of gold totaling 3 075 200 dollars consigned to Lazard Freres 1 802 000 dollars L von Hoff man Co 740 400 Bank of British North America 50 000 and Helge bach Ickelheimer Co 500 010 dollars.
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New York
Augusta Victoria
Lazard Freres
L. von Hoffman & Co
Bank of British North America
Helgebach, Ickelheimer & Co
Maine's S Majority Seen in United States Election
Bangor Maine September a quote claims Maine will give a clear majority to Republican candidates at the coming election. Supporters say the Chicago platform boosts Republican unity while few Republicans back free silver and Populists. Bryah's backers argue farmers and workers are swayed by speeches.
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Bangor
Joeepl T
Mamley
Maine
Chicago
Republica
Bryah
Park Board Lets Barefoot Walkers Parade in Central Park
New York park officials grant a one week permit allowing members of a local club to walk barefoot on a grassy section of Central Park during specified hours. Officials worry about potential injuries if footwear rules are relaxed further while some fear mischief from pranksters.
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New York
Park Board
Central Park
Verein
Parte
Cpot
Jess
Sewall Denies Withdrawing Intent in Speech
Arthur Sewall declares in a New York evening edition that rumors of withdrawal or intent to withdraw are baseless. He states he never aimed to resign or retreat from his duties and has no such plan or desire.
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New York
Arthur Sewall
Excursion fares listed for September to multiple cities
An item lists round trip excursion rates to Denver Burlingame Saint Louis Indianapolis and New York with specific September travel windows and fares. It notes tickets valid through September dates and mentions a September 24 merchants meeting and a Diamond Dealers Fair. Also reports W L Pollock & Co. diamond dealers failed with liabilities of $1000.
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Denver
Burlizgame
Joseph
Indianapolis
New York
W. L. Pollock & Co
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