Local Republican picks seek Ripley county conventions
W L Pryor of Washington township. C C Rubel of Milan. P F M Starks seek party approval for Commissioner in the 2nd and 1st districts and for County Assessor subject to Ripley county Republican conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pryor
Washington Township
Ripley County
C. C. Rubel
Milan
William Vassar
Jackson Township
PF. M. Starks
Republican County Convention
Woodworking Motto Disputed by Mr Bryan
A historical note claims the phrase Say nothing but saw wood does not belong to Mr Bryan, highlighting a debate over the origin of the saying and its attribution in local lore. The item records a disagreement without naming further parties or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Boer officer Cordun allegedly court martialed and shot
The Boer lieutenant Cordun who reportedly planned the capture of Lord Roberts and the killing of English prisoners is said to have been court-martialed and executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordun
Lord Roberts
Alleged Bresci Accomplice Arrested in Rome
An alleged accomplice of Bresci the anarchist linked to the murder of King Humbert was arrested in Rome on Friday last. The man identified as Himberg is said to belong in New York.
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Bresei
King Humbert
Italy
Rome
Himberg
New York
If Bryan Led All Enlisted In Cuban War How Would It End
The reader asks a speculative question about how the Spanish American War might have concluded if all soldiers had followed Bryan's example. The note appeals to a friend of Colonel Bryan for clarification.
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Bryan
Spain
Bryan draws crowd at Kansas City meeting
Bryan drew his usual crowd to a notification and acceptance meeting in Kansas City last week. The railroads report eleven hundred and forty passengers into the city for the occasion, a turnout nearly equal to a Batesville picnic.
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Bryan
Kansas City
Batesville
Bryan residents less curious under McKinley rule
The passage suggests Bryan meetings grew smaller due to waning popularity and busier citizens under McKinley rule, with both factors likely contributing to reduced public interest.
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Bryan
Ex-Governor Altgeld Aims at Illinois Corruption
Ex Governor Altgeld close ally of Mr Bryan in Illinois may discuss office corruption from experience. He led the state while in office debt reached 3,128,130 dollars and subordinates allegedly stole 982,000 dollars of state funds.
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Altgeld
Mr. Bryan
Illinois
Unrest in Amoy Sparks Intl Tension Over China
Riots in Amoy South China unsettle powers as Russia shows independence from others. The United States Germany and England demand no division of China and warn of possible international trouble.
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Amoy
South China
Russia
United States
Germany
England
China
Fitzsimmons Regains Belt With Sharp Knockout Win
Bob Fitzsimmons reestablishes his claim by stopping Sharkey in the second round at a New York bout. He already held the scalp of Ruhlin and Corbett and now seeks a match with Jeffries to prove his skill and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
New York
Sailor
Fitz
Ruhlin
Corbett
Jeffries
Indiana Democrat says Ben Herald will not seek legislature seat
A Batesville Democrat states with pleasure that Ben Herald of New Marion will not represent the Democracy in the Indiana Legislature this gaming session, noting he had taken lessons in law amaking at that city.
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Batesville
Ben Herald
New Marion
Indiana
To prepare him for the arduous duties of a law maker
Why do some men rejoice in the disappointment of their fellowmen.
Democratic Shifts Highlight Ballstown and Indianapolis Figures
Albert Hoyer of Ballstown declared himself a Democrat at a Democratic convention while days later William English of Indianapolis resigned as President of the Indianapolis Park Commission and announced his plan to vote for McKinley and Roosevelt.
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Albert Hoyer
Ballstown
David Hill
William E. English
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Park Commission
McKinley
Roosevelt
Population surge in Indianapolis outpaces Cincinnati
Indianapolis shows a 60.44 percent population rise since 1890, from 105,485 ten years ago to 169,165 now, a gain of 63,729. Cincinnati’s growth stands at 9.77 percent, with Toledo, Ohio posting the highest rise at 61.88 percent in the nation.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Ty City
United States
Toledo
Democrats Nominate Competitive Ticket For Ripley County
The Democrats at a Saturday convention presented a strong slate and pledged a clean campaign. The Tribune promises not to attack Democrat candidates unless inflamed by Republican or Democratic attacks, urging fairness in a hot county race.
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Tribune
Ripley County
Political overtones in Ken tucky trials prompt jury questions
The writer argues that trials of those arrested for conspiracy to murder Goebel in Kentucky show political influence in jury selection. He notes 11 Democrats and 1 Republican on the Powers case jury and a mostly Democrat pool for Youtsey, suggesting deliberate or inadvertent partisan method in juror choice.
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Goebel
Kentucky
Youtsey
General Lawton Shot by Filipino Bullet
General Lawton is killed by a Filipino bullet amid ongoing fighting. Reports sent from America are cited as fueling the conflict and prolonging hostilities in the area. The remark reflects tension between American forces and local fighters during the campaign.
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America
Lawton
A Soldier Condemns Politicians in a Local Quip
A lieutenant, Oliver P. Robinson, laments that many deaths among the poor are caused by clamoring Bryanite politicians at home and urges them to stop speaking, arguing citizens suffer as a result.
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Bryanites
Oliver P. Robinson
Ballots Seen quelling rebellion over Krag bullets say Betz
Major Arlington N Betz notes that ballots for McKinley and Roosevelt would more effectively suppress the rebellion than Krag bullets, signaling political strategy over force.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Arlington N. Betz
Message to Army Urges Front Action Backing by Loyal People
A quoted exhortation from William Dennison to James A. Garfield urges decisive combat at the front and promises victory through loyal support at the rear, framing a two-front effort against the enemy.
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William Dennison
James A. Garfield
Campaign Blows Hit Democratic Leaders Amid Bryanism
The fiercest stings to Bryan and Bryanism strike at prominent Democrats including Hon. Chas. Denby once Minister to China and a member of the initial commission. The article portrays the political clash shaping the campaign landscape.
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Bryan
Denby accuses Bryan over Paris treaty and Filipino dead
A life-long Democrat in the Philippines says Bryan is responsible for ratifying the Paris treaty and argues Denby exposes Bryan as dangerous. He notes speeches increase Filipino and American deaths and says Denby’s truth hinges on Bryan’s stance on Philippine independence and U S governance.
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Philippines
Bryan
Denby
Bryan’s claim on Philippines sparks constitutional clash
The speaker argues that if the Philippines remain U S territory the President cannot cede or grant self rule to Filipinos. He asserts Bryan would need to conquer and dictate, framing any independent governance as illegitimate without U S ownership and national consent.
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Bryan
Philippines
United States
William of
Germany
Aguinaldo
Aggie
Bryan accused of cowardice treason over Philippine stance
A partisan critique accuses Bryan of cowardice and treason for shifting positions on the Philippine question and for advising support of the Paris treaty to damage McKinley, while pursuing personal political gain. The piece portrays him as a trickster and betrayer of democratic ideals.
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Bryan
Philippine
Philippines
McKinley
Republicans favor re nominating four incumbents for county offices
The Tribune states it will not back “bring out” candidates and supports re nominating S. M. Smith for Clerk Joseph Scoopmire for Treasurer Ed Ebel for Sheriff and John Minner for Recorder. It argues against swapping horses and holds that each voter may choose freely at the Republican convention.
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Tribune
S. M. Smith
Joseph Scoopmire
Ed Ebel
John Minner
Wisdom Should Guide Saturday Convention Decisions
The author urges calm, thoughtful judgment in politics. They warn against rash actions and emphasize opportunity shaping the candidate, balancing individual interest with party precedence, and call for wisdom to direct Saturday's convention.
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Wisdom
Swedes Favor McKinley Says Bethany College President
Dr. Carl Swennson of Bethany College in Kansas argues Swedish Americans will back McKinley and Roosevelt. He cites past economic recovery, patriotism, and disapproval of Bryan’s policies, noting bankruptcy and rail shortages have eased and Swedes should "let good enough alone."
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Kansas City
Carl Swennson
Bethany College
Lindsburg
Kan
America
Augustana College
Rock Island
Isl
Democratic National Committee
Jerry Simpson
Bryan
McKinley
Lincoln
Roosevelt
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan speech and political notes in St Louis clipping
The clipping surveys Bryan's acceptance address attacking irredeemable greenbacks and imperialism, notes Nevada's three electoral votes, references anti Chinese moments at the Temple of Heaven, and criticizes monopolies like the Tammany ice trust and James K. Jones cotton bale trust. It mentions Southern resistance to expansion and sound money and a former silver leader voting for McKinley with Philippine War context. September is cited as a campaign date.
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Tammany Ice Trust
James K. Jones
Philadelphia Record
Bryan
Indianapolis
Topeka
Bryan’s Campaign Ties to Aguinaldo in Philippine theater
The piece argues that Aguinaldo will grieve a Democratic defeat on November 6 and links Bryan’s US campaign to the Luzon rebellion. It claims Bryan’s loss would end the Philippine rebellion and notes a strong Asiatic concern over Bryanism influencing the United States.
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Bryan
Aguinaldo
Luzon
United States
London Times Admits U.S. Makes Better Locomotives
The London Times concedes that the United States builds superior locomotives. If the "Thunderer" opens its eyes it could uncover many other things we excel at compared with England or any other nation.
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The
London Times
United States
England
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