Labor groups adopt platform for People's party campaign
Delegates from thirty five labor organizations met at Clarendon hill and voted to join the People s party. The platform calls for government ownership of transportation and utilities, a national flexible currency, laws drafted by the people, an eight hour workday with penalties for violations, abolition of convict labor and contract systems, protection for women and children, and employment only for citizens on public works. The platform will be shared with labor groups and delegates urged to seek joint action with the People s party in district divisions.
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Clarendon Hill
John B Lennon
Journeyman Tailors’ Union
American Federation of Waa
John 4. Kinnerly
Therm
Congress
Isbor
People’s Party
Ita
Membly Distriets
Hut Party
Labor Calens
New York
New Yerk
Lator
People's Party
Clarendon Hall
James McCallum
Edward Hing
McCallum
King Avid
Decision limits rights of colored men in commerce
In September in Brookneros Alabama Judge Tipton ruled that a civil rights statute forbidding discrimination in public accommodations did not apply to soda fountains or drugstores. Two colored men who were refused service in a drug store sued for damages. He found no duty to serve all customers and that merchants may choose their customers. The decision may be appealed to the supreme court.
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Thuan
Brookineros
Sep Tipton
H. H. Green
Green
Tipton
Supreme Court
NO BLOWN OUT GAS AT PRATT AND CULVERT
A countryman arriving by steamer BS Ford registered at Fountain hotel Pratt and Culvert streets. He carried a candle to avoid gas danger but in his room struck by mosquito netting a blaze spread to red bedding. The fire was fought to extinguish with effort. Paerlass praised for good work.
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Barrons
BS Ford
Fountain Hotel
Pratt and Culvert
Kent County
Paerlass
Corning Ticket Stir McLean County News
Populists accuse Cy Lelands committee of crafting a ticket headed by Cyrus Corning for governor amid unauthorized candidate protests. The slate lists Bennington as associate justice and Pratt as lieutenant governor with Fred Anthony for secretary of state and H A White for attorney general. Committee names include Matt Semple Ottawa and others from Leavenworth Pittsburg and Topeka, amid Republican passes and funding disputes.
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Cy Leland
State Central Committee
Cyrus Corning
H A. White
Butler County
Rome
W. H. Bennington
Topeka
M. A. Pratt
Wichita
Fred Anthony
Alex. Young
Pittsburg
H. A. White
Augusta
S T. Cherry
Parsons
Mia Eula Semple
Ottawa
HK H Semple
Sate Central
Republian
State Central
Republican Committee
Leland
Semple
New Party
Matt Semple
Edgar Simpson
Leavenworth
Topeka Woman Named Keeley League Officers
Mars A Cornelius Maude Chaplain of the National Keeley Leagues. At Conorapo Springs on September 14 the ladies auxiliary of the national convention elected officers including President Elizabeth Lyle Saxon of New Orleans. Vice President J N Ives of Bloomington Lil. Secretary and Treasurer Ida B Cule of Philadelphia. Recording Secretary Jeanie A Hachin of Hagerstown. Sid Chaplain Mary A Vorgelias of Topeka. Executive committee members include Belle Welch of New Haven. M Kate Reed of Chicago. O F Boyle of Durango. QO Van Morn of Kansas City. E J M Newcomb of Minneapolis.
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Mars A. Cornelius Maude
Keeley Leagues
Conorapo Springs
Elizabeth Lyle Saxon
New Orleans
J. N. Ives
Bloomington
Lil
Mra
Ida B. Cule
Philaeras
Jeanie A. Hachin
Hageratown
Sid
Mary A. Vorgelia
United States v Missouri Pacific Freight Rates Case Won
Judge John Williams ruled in United States versus Missouri Pacific railway that the district attorney may initiate such cases without prior interstate commerce commission action. The suit alleges Wichita freight-rate discrimination against other cities, begun by U.S. Attorney Ady and later pressed to success by U.S. Attorney Perry.
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Missouri Pacific
Wrearra
Kan
John Williams
United States Circuit Court
United States
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
United States District
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wichita
Gougar Morae Libel Suit Looms Over Campaign Echoes
In Boston on September 14 crowds again attended day four of the Gougar Morae libel suit. Maine spectator Joseph H Manley observed as Moree received the Republican chairman and guided him to Mrs Gougar. After extensive legal argument Ex-Governor Robinson addressed the jury for the defense noting that much campaign rhetoric would spur libel suits if applied universally.
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Bostons
Gougar-Morae
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Moree
Gougar
Robinson
United States
Execution Report Details of Enoch Davis Case
A public safety notice reports the execution of Enoch Davis at 10 42 today. He was strapped to a chair and blindfolded as six soldiers fired through tent loops. Davis died three minutes later under Diah's Law provisions.
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Enoch Davis
Diah
Lasson
Harvest Excursions Sell Texas Oklahoma Tickets
Harvest Excursions offer one fare round trip plus two dollars to Texas Indian Territory Oklahoma Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas North and South Georgia and Florida with return and stopover privileges. Contact O Garver City Ticket and Passenger Agent for details The State Journal ads reach Topeka readers daily. Twenty five new men added at Sante Fe shops, mostly old employees and some AROL members.
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Harvest
Texas
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Mississipi
Louisiana
Arkansas
North
South Sarattan
Georgia
Florida
Sante Fe
Arol
Dogs Freed From Topeka City Pound After City Row
Topeka dogs escape from the pound behind a Jackson street livery stable as a power struggle between police and city officers spills over. About fifty dogs, mostly of the mixed variety, are released. the pound was unlocked with a key. Scavenger Lowe shoots two more dogs despite ordinances. Health board issues arrest warrant. Sergeant Steele claims inability to locate Lowe, while Hib urges action for tomorrow court appearance.
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Topeka
Jackson Street
Miller
Mular
Polis
Hartison
Lowe
Health Board
Steele
Hib
Trial of Lucinda Thompson for practicing medicine without license
In district court Lucinda Thompson, a colored woman, stands trial on a charge of practicing medicine without a physician's license near the starch factory area. The prosecution is led by Dr DeeClintock and Secretary Dykes after evidence shows payment of 95 cents to treat an eye and other medicine.
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Lucinda Thompson
DeeClintock
Astute Board of Health
Mra Thompson
Fannie Clements
Googe
East Crane Street
Brank Shaw
John” Ie
Poous riot and unrest. Bombay reels under clash
Reports from Bombay Sept 14 describe midnight rioting in Poona with streets patrolled by lancers as Hindus and Muslims clash. Lord Haruna, the Bombay governor, works to reconcile parties while a pamphlet urging Hindus to arm fans religious alarm and overthrow alien rule.
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Bombay
Poouah City
Mohammedang
Lord Haruna
Governor Pennoyer Moves to Seize Dormant Bank Deposits
Information and court order served on banks in Oregon by District Attorney Hume with Governor Pennoyer directing, alleging escheated deposits from deceased intestate depositors have for seven years rested in bank custody. Pennoyer warns fines and contempt if banks ignore orders, vows to seek legislation to enforce. Twenty seven banks in the district notified, more to follow.
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Oregon
Porxtrano
Ore
Eeeares
Stearns
Unis City
Hume
Penpoyer
Pennoyer
State of
Market Report from Day's Trading across Grain and Livestock
The market report covers Sept 14 trading in corn, wheat, pork, lard, and cattle with price moves in wheat, pork, lard and hogs. It notes weak grain markets from heavier selling, Kansas City and Texas market contrasts, and livestock receipts and price tendencies. It also mentions labor politics in New York with labor union and Populist discussions and a Pretoria news note from South Africa.
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Associated Press
State Journal
Cutcaco
Logan & Co
Sdoge
Public Notice of Sewer Line Proposal and Appraisal
Town of Topeka planning commission details a sewer line project along Seventh and Lincoln avenues in district Ne ti. Appraisal dated July 24 lists involved parties Chaney Gillet and Carter among others, outlining the proposed right of way and street narrowing near West alley and Late street. The notice specifies construction at the intersection of Seventh and Lineolts in a designated sewer district for public works funding.
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Mt May
Cnnsern
Ty Henehy
Tosidinty
Topeka
Jamun Gillet
Chaney
M. Carter
Connell
Gabe Fos
Nik Fath
Roepe
Fatoulst
Pds
Ata Orotacke
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