Populist Splits Over Kansas Party Lineup and Watson Clash
In Erie Kansas on September 15 arduous scenes unfolded as Tom Watson faced a Populist split over alliance with the Democratic ticket. Leaders John Fo Willits and W F Rightmire called for a new middle path in Kansas favoring Watson for vice president and a separate Populist electoral ticket, arguing loyalty to the 1890 St Louis platform while critics denounced the move as betrayal of party principles.
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Kan
Tom Watson
Aek
Peresi
Mir
Wateon
Denigormtae
Bissar
Democrate
Pajulinta
Louis
Bryan
Democrat
Watson
Brynn
Te Democratic Party of
Karkes
Louis Corrention
Iis
Thomas BH. Watson
Hanana
Hansen
State of
Kansas
State of Kansas
Mert
Topeka
Welsek Wen
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Papalist Move Sparks Internal Feud Amid Party Tensions
A fragmentary dispatch discusses factional maneuvering within a Populist group led by Benator Marion Enitier and others. It references efforts to unite national committees, address reform within the People's Party of Kansas, and disputes over signatures on a convention letter linked to Willits and Bennington.
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Papua
Waters of
Mowers
Tronnington
Corsing
Populist campaign clash in Iola wild session
In Iola Kansas on September 1 Thomas E Watson and his campaign manager Mr Reed arrived from Erie. The meeting included a secret executive session and occasional adjournments. A message from Topeka suggested a Stralebtour Pay convention to pick a Populist electoral slate. A later remark hinted that the whole scheme had long been in place and that Watson and Reed knew of it beforehand.
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Iota
Kan
Thomas E. Watson
Reed
Breidenthal
Erie
Asiah Roname
Grésilenthal
Topeka
Willita
Watson
Rain and More Rain Promised by the Weather Bureau
A weather report notes ongoing rain and cooler conditions despite a warm 73 degree reading at 2 PM. Forecasts predict partly cloudy skies tonight and tomorrow with a chance of showers, while a northwesterly wind brings moisture and a drop in temperature if dew point conditions prove favorable.
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Weather Bureau
Forte
Jennings
Gold Democrats to Meet Next Week in State
Reported plans indicate the Gold Democrats will decide their next steps in this state during midweek sessions. Delegates were chosen in a city meeting to empower the chairman to assemble a later committee to chart the party’s future.
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Topeke
Tadbarayvists
Cofmittos
Euseny Hagan
Tom Fenton
Girls Brigade At Fall Festival Readies Parade Helpers
The girls brigade of Fall Festival is preparing to participate in multiple activities, acting as reception committee for similar groups and aiding fair grounds visitors. They drill each afternoon and have plans for more performances. Free Silver Meeting Held by Kansas Democratic Club Tonight at 240 Kansas Ave features speakers Waters, Miller, and Regent Wolfe.
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Kansas Despcratic Flambrad Club
Kansas Avenue
G. Waters, Jr. Miller
Regent Wolfe
Pro Child Dead in Boston Masked Death at Harvard
Boston reports the death of Fr Fra Nie J Chid PhD at Harvard University aged Tl Prot Child described as the most learned in the Harvard community. Paris details note 150 injured in a cyclone with 40 seriously hurt while Madrid mentions 5 000 men to be organized for service if needed.
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Boston
Mask
Frannie J Chid
Harvard University
Pertons
Harvard
Paris
Pasi
Ares
Madrid
Tragic Inquest Verdict On Van Derlip Death
A coroner's inquest in Carbondale returns a verdict that William Van Derlip Jr. died by his own hand from a revolver wound near the Santa Fe bridge over the Kaw River. The body was found by local youths. neighbors say he showed signs of distress and had earlier discussed troubling affairs with a colored restaurant owner and a Topeka acquaintance. Evidence at the inquest included a gun purchased from Paine Brothers pawnbrokers and a powder burn indicating self-inflicted injury.
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Will A. Vanerlip, Jr
Wee
J. F. Snyder
Albert Overton
G. W. Hersch
H.R. Achenbach
G. A. Dunn
John Carter
DeMoss & Ponwell
William van Derlip
Santa Pe
Kaw
Ed Mischke
Base Second Street
Leo Keer
Arthur Wicles
Cheri
Ellison
Zeller Wenl
Vanberla
Callire
Paine Brothers
Bool
Eliivon
Willem Vanderlip
Avenies
Carbondine
Westerfield
Teleeramia
Scar
Carbondale
VanDershy
Topékin
Attendi
VanDerip
Topeka
Quanty
Stok
First
Madison Streets
Laura Ridout
Sam Jackein
Jefferson Street
Jackson
Palne
Santa Fe
JM. Powell
van Derlip
Neitha
Deanatomic Regium
Bank of England rate rise draws mixed Anglo American views
London editors deem the discount rate hike prudent to guard reserves and curb gold drains. The Times notes the move steadies the economy and signals higher reserves, while the Standard labels it cautious and warily expects limited impact. Washington officials say gold imports may continue despite the rise, aided by imports from France and other sources.
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London
the Times
Bank of England
New York
America
Daily News
Washington
Treasury
Bank of East
Getland
France
Three surface hedtera repair Kansas Avenue in Topeka
Workers lay fresh asphalt on Kansas Avenue as patches of six to fifteen feet square are filled to level rough areas. Crews scrape out ruts between Ninth and Seventh streets while the street west of the trolley tracks is repaired and blocked in the meantime. The rapid work aims to have the thoroughfare in first class condition for the Fall Festival.
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Kansas Avenue
Ninth
Seventh
Troltey
Topeka
Leavenworth to Hear Joe Blackburn and Teller
Leavenworth residents will soon hear Joe Blackburn of Kentucky speak to voters with date set for September 22 and Senator Henry M Teller’s subsequent discussion planned within two weeks. In Goshen a Lake Shore express train caught fire injuring cargo with firemen fighting the blaze as a fish was reportedly seen fleeing the flames. R B Gemmell shows slight improvement today with doctors optimistic about recovery.
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Leavenworth
Arttur
Joe Blackburn
Kentucky
Henry M.teller
Goshen
Ind
Sept. M
Lake Shore
Express
New York
Camping on Mac's Lawn Rally in Canton Vermonters support McKinley
A Vermont campaign parade gathers on the McKinney yard in Canton with Gov Woodbury, Senator Proctor, Congressman Powers and Gov elect Grout among 109 party members. Maj McKinley speaks praising Vermont's stance on tariffs and credit, while a large crowd, a Vermont butter gift, and Ohio steel workers arrive to join the day's events.
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McKinney
Vermont
Cleveland
Southern
St Albans
Gov
Woodbury
Mason
Henry E Powers
Proctor
Grout
M. W. Fish
J. G McCulough
F. 8. Stranian
N. Deals
ER. Morse
Bart
Charles
Forbes
Cantons Grand Army Fund
Pand
Citizens’ Reception Committee
McKinley
Mckinies
Ciy
Maj. McKinley
Vermont Committee
Grover
Mac
Merrill
George Z. Childs
Green Mountain
Europe
Biz Bethel
Crampton
Gar
Verimont
Chiera
Must Put Watson On Omaha Populists Plea For Ticket Change
Paul Vandervoort of Omaha, reform press association leader, urges Populists to force Watson onto the ticket, claiming vice presidential addition is essential for Bryan's election. He attacks prominent politicians and notes Southwest power dynamics in the fusion context. The piece also mentions Colorado politics and a separate Kansas receiver case involving Granite State Provident.
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Watson
Omaha
Paul Vandervoort
Reform Press Association
The
Bee Today
Sewall
Bryan
Messrs. Holman
M. C. Holman
Calvin Holman
North Topeka
Pueblo
Col
Granite State Provident Associaton
Kansas
Murray
Aly
Colorado
Holjonas
Chaos in New Orleans as Banks Fail and Runs Begin
A sweeping panic hits New Orleans as four banks fail in three weeks and a bank run spreads. The Bank of Commerce does not open, with officials citing rapid withdrawals and liquidity strains. Treasury aid and transfers to the sub treasury are arranged to reassure depositors and stabilize the city’s banking system.
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New Orleans
Bank of Commerce
Nichols
Aseena
Mutual National
Avcousia
Treasury
Wiston
DB. C
Treasury Ofcala
New Orleica
Hing
New York
False claims swirl as Populist rivals deny deal with Republicans
In Dallas the Texas Populist Committee held a secret session and rejected alleged efforts to bargain for party control. The body approved two resolutions honoring Bryan and Watson while denying any pact to carry state offices for McKinley era gains. A Montana dispatch notes Republican nominations for Congress and electors, pledging St. Louis platform support and women's suffrage.
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Texas
Dallas
Tex
Pupullet
Bradley
Bryan
Watson
Nate Ucket
Peputecikans
Popullety
Iplatter
McKinias A _committee
Montana
Helena
Mont
Republican Party
O. F. Goddard
Tollow
Stone County
Congress
Anit J. B. Vivian
BH. Keippenberg
F. St. Nase
St. Louis
McKinley
Palmer's Notification in Springfield Nomination Event
Senator Palmer heads to Louisville with his wife as General Buckner is notified of the Democratic ticket nomination for president and vice president by the national party. The events mark a pivotal political moment in the party’s campaign.
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Palmer
Springfeld
Bett
Louisville
General Buckner
National Democratic Party
National U. E Convention Names Dates and City
Benton Sept 1 The officers of the United Society of Christian Endeavor announce the next international convention will run July 7 to July 1 180% San Francisco selected as the host city.
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U. E
Benton
United Society of Christan Hadentor
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Bank President Acre Arrested in Chicago
Fragmentary report from Chicago dated September 11 mentions a bank president named Acre arrested amid unclear context. Other garbled phrases reference travel and rail lines but lack coherent details or names to verify further facts.
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Acre
Chicaxy
Levinech
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