Inside History of Campaign Funds in 1896 McKinley Bid
The article reviews Tom Lawson's revelations in Frenzied Finance about how a $5,000,000 fund was assembled to influence the 1896 election. It describes Wall Street figures Roger, Osborne, John Moore, and Mark Hanna coordinating bribe channels to secure votes for McKinley while opposing Bryan. It notes corporate resistance and a Roosevelt administration implication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lawson
Wall Street
McKinley
Burke Cochran
Ogers
Hazard
Foster
Braman
Addicks
Bay State
Bryan
Hanna
Roger
Mark Hanna
Osborne
John Moore
National Committee
Delaware
Rogers
Lawson
Mr. Rogers
Washington
Uncle Mark
Standard OW
JS. P. Morgan
God
America
Iowa
Garfield Stirs the Corporations with National Charter Proposal
James R. Garfield son of the late President and Commissioner of Corporations proposes that all corporations obtain charters from the national government. He urges uniform federal laws and freight rates to end state-by-state juggling and rebates, aiming for fair treatment nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Garfield
Garfield
Congress
The Eastern War and Naval Battle Prospects
The Russo Japanese war lingers with fierce fighting at Mukden where both sides hold fortified positions. At Port Arthur Japanese gains threaten the harbor and cripple the Russian fleet, while Admiral Togo’s squadron faces the Baltic divisions. The outcome of the coming Indian Ocean clash may decide Russia’s final victory or Japan’s defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mukden
Port Arthur
Togo
Suez Canal
Cape of Good Hope
Indian Ocean
Russia
Japan
The Tendency Of The Times In Religion
The piece argues that religious teaching is shifting away from the Bible toward materialism and infidelity, led by teachers of religion. It contrasts Rev. Lyman Abbott with Tom Paine, noting ministers now echo orthodox unorthodoxy, and cites recent parallel column analyses in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Paine
Paine
Lyman Abbott
New York Sun
The
Register and Leader
Abbott
The Ten Commandments and Evolutionary Faith
The speaker argues that laws arise gradually rather than being given by Moses and asserts faith in a personal, ever present God. He rejects outside intermediaries and claims an intelligent energy pervading all nature and human activity, a force scientists cannot deny.
Tom Paine on God and morality in creation
The text argues that the commandments lack divine mediation by laity and praise self made lawgivers. It urges not to seek God in scripture but in creation, defining God as the first cause and noting His power in the vast, orderly universe. The passage emphasizes unchanging cosmic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cao
Railroads kill workers while battles loom and cabinet shifts teased
The St Louis Republic notes railroads killed 3 357 employees and injured 48 266 this year. It questions sending the Baltic fleet to Port Arthur while suggesting roadwork for Mukden. It mentions Leslie M Shaw in the Roosevelt cabinet and hints at a four year term ending with a possible replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Russia
Arthu
Mukden
Shaw on cheap foreign sales clashing with Roosevelt policy
The comment cites Mr. Shaw arguing manufacturers should sell cheaper abroad than at home as the right policy. It notes that such philosophy is not well received by President Roosevelt, implying a political rift over trade and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Roosevelt
Gov Larrabee Urges Government Ownership of Railroads
The speaker says the central government is insufficient and supports tariff cuts. He predicts the Republican party must reform to avoid intra party division, lamenting the party’s long struggle with its current course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Republican Party
Benevolent Assimilation Meets Samar Resistance
U S forces face ambushes and killings in Samar and other Philippine islands. Authorities warn it will be a long road to gratitude for benevolent assimilation as troops sustain casualties and continue operations in the archipelago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Samar
Islands
Colorado Governor Fight Sparks Desperate Bid for Peabody
In Colorado a determined effort seeks to keep Gov Peabody in power after his defeat by several thousand votes. He wields state machinery to thwart Gov elect Adams, turning the election into a potential farce. Adams, a conservative former Colorado governor, is countered by Peabody’s high handed actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Gov
Peabody
Adams
War on Consumption Promotes Free Nursing and Fresh Air
Chicago nurses and physicians unite to combat tuberculosis by offering free nursing to the sick. They urge patients to avoid patent medicines and alcohol, live and sleep in rooms with fresh air, and seek proper hospital care. Public guidance includes hygiene measures and avoiding spitting to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Blizzard word origin tied to Emmet county editor
The Register and Leader credits O C Bates founder of the first Emmet county newspaper as a pioneer editor in naming the term blizzard. It notes the word’s appeal and widespread use, mentions David Crockett’s life as a potential earlier source, and concludes the coinage origin remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Bates
Emmet County
Joneer
Northwest
Simeon
Register & Leader
David Crockett
Davy
Local Whittemore Wedding News and Community Notes
Local notes from Whittemore Wesley and nearby: Zeimers from Wesley visiting in St. Joseph relatives. Guderian heads to Sioux Falls to work on a poultry farm. The love league lists several couples, plus a party at Readinger's with games and dancing. Help please find a red cow stray from Walter Scott of Galbraith. Miss Kate Werhert of Algona visited Emmetsburg friends. she is a professional nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Matt
John Zeimer
Wesley
St. Joe
C. F. Guderian
Sioux Falls
Love League
Wm. A. Martin
Myrtle B. Youngblood
Soren J. Diderickson
Kristine Kristensen
Mr. Readinger
Nic
Justina Zeimer
Mary Hilbert
Walter
Scott
Galbraith
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Kate Werhert
Algona
Emmetsburg notes mix show delays and upcoming dances
The local column reports storm makeup shows, dances, and social events in Emmetsburg. It notes Miss Mary Finley starting a new term in Clarmont, a diamond glass cutter returning property to the Courier, visits by Ernest Lange, and regional theater and rail suit news from Monterey Mexico. It mentions a dramatic Arizona engagement, a Graettinger death, a Wesley meeting with dairy speakers, Mayor Ferguson's reform drive, and a large Christmas gathering at the Hofius home with relatives from Burt Bobells and Algona plus a note on Joseph Thompson’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Tcizona
Ideal Club
Clutes
Mary Finley
Riverdale
Dickins
Clay County
Clarmont
Clayton d County
Oscar Norman
Oscar
Ernest Lange
Osakis
Minn
Kossuth County
Charley
Fenton Township
Algona
Minnesota
Monterey
Mexico
Col. Robertson
Geo. W. Hanna
Gulf Railway
Robertson
Augustus Thomas
Arizona
Kirke LaShelle
M. B. Raymond
Call Opera House
Mr. Thomas
Southwest
Uncle Sam
M. E
Graettinger
Wesley
R. Wester
Wesley, Hobart and Sexton
H. R. Wright
Des Moines
P. H. Kieffer
S. B. Shilling
Mason City
National Union
State Dairy Association
S. P. Nichol
W. A. Warner
Ferguson
Cherokee
J. B. Hofius
Hofius
C. H. Blossom
Burt
Joseph Thompson
A. Su Belton
W. F. Hofius
B. Mofius
Bobells, N. D
Gee
J. M. Brown
Estherville Fire Devastates Coon Block in Estherville
A Tuesday night blaze in Estherville destroyed the Coon block and nine nearby structures, wiping out much of the west side of the block. Losses total around 157,700 with many stocks saved or damaged, and insurance coverage uncertain. Firefighters faced a strong northwest wind as residents escaped and officials assess the devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Estherville
Democrat
Coon
Shadle Brothers Dry Goods
Coon Block
F.M. Shadle & Sons
Bemis Bros
Dank
I. J. Robinson
Stock Vindicator & Republican
Albro, Builings
Dr. Galloway
Gen
E. Patterson
Delos Wells
F. M. Shadle & Sons
Nau Brothers
Miller
Bemis Brothers
John Rugg
W. H. Hodge
Helen Knupe
Robert Foster
Vindicator
Republican
Anple
Conon Block
Assessors urged to improve census accuracy for next year
A circular from Secretary Davison to county auditors warns that grossly disqualified assessors must not be allowed to destroy census cards. Auditors must ensure enumerators are competent, legible writers able to discern information intent. The January county board meeting should discuss adopting stricter qualifications and shared responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Dayigan
Davison
Protest Against Religious Bias In Government Education
A Michigan reader asks if the United States will send Filipino children to Notre Dame and other Catholic schools. The State Register editor condemns religious intolerance and argues Catholics deserve equal government education opportunities. religion is a matter of charity and personal faith, not barrier to learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Register
Register
Michigan
Joe Trigg
United States
Notre Dame University
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Alan Canvier
Hinchon & Finnell
Marvin Huphitt
N. W
Pete Hepburn
TIMES
Lyman Alblout
Leslie M. Shaw
Esthervill
Geo
Connelly
Wart
Ford Connelly
Plate
Satina
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