Republican Ticket Names For State Offices
A list of Republican candidates appears with names for President McKinley Governor Durbin Lieutenant Governor Gelbert Secretary Hunt Auditor Hart Treasurer Levy Attorney General Taylor Reporter Renn State Statitian Benjamin F. John Superintendent Frank L. Jones and judges Leander J. Monk and James Forrest Serene Court districts.
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Winfield T. Durbin
Newton W. Gelbert
Secretary
UNION
Hunt
WM. H. Hart
Leopold Levy
Local Republicans Nominate Candidates in Ripley County
W L Pryor of Washington township seeks 2nd district Commissioner pending Ripley County Republican convention. John H Beck aims for Laughery Township Township Assessor subject to local GOP convention. C C Rubel of Milan seeks County Assessor pending Ripley GOP convention. Robert Uter of Ballstown seeks Laughery Township Trustee pending township GOP decision.
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W. L. Pryor
Washington Township
Ripley County
John H. Beck
Laughery Township
C. C. Rubel
Milan
Robert Uter
Ballstown
United States Without Expansion A Hypothetical View
The question asks how the U S might have evolved without territorial growth. It explores political, social and economic trajectories altered by the absence of westward and overseas expansion. The piece weighs consequences on governance borders and demographic patterns.
Hill in Hot Water After Kansas City Incident
Croker and Van Wick of New York faced trouble after failing to put Hill in cold storage, and the bald headed ex-Senator stirred up trouble in Kansas City.
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Croker
van Wick
New York
Hill
Kansas City
Lilliputian Americans and their influence in U.S. institutions
The phrase suggests a view of Americans as diminutive yet pervasive in governing, military, and public life. It critiques how small or constrained voices impact the wider American society and its institutions.
Filipinos Referred as Our Former Allies in Democratic Platform
The platform describes the Filipinos as our former allies, clarifying that these allies belong to Democracy rather than to America. This phrasing signals alignment with democratic ideals rather than a bilateral American partnership.
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Democracy
America
Senator Clark’s Million-Dollar Claim on Bryan Campaign
The remark questions whether Clark’s $1 million expenditure to elect Bryan was truly for legitimate campaign purposes or if it could be defended as such. It probes accountability and intent behind large political spending.
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Clark
Bryan
Thirteen States’ Step to United States Founding
The statement notes that without expansion the original thirteen states that rebelled against Great Britain would have formed the United States as it exists today, highlighting the role of early political action in American founding.
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Little Thirteen
Great Britain
United States
Tagal Generals Tied to US Oath. Atkinson May Follow
While Tagal generals take the oath of allegiance to the United States, sources suggest Edward Atkinson may submit and take the oath with the other Tagals.
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United States
Edward Atkinson
Stevenson Ties to Grover Cleveland in Hard Times
The name Adlai Stevenson is recalled alongside Grover Cleveland, both linked to the era of severe hardship five years ago, reflecting a shared association with those difficult times.
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Adlai Stevenson
Grover Cleveland
Sultan’s order prompts sudden platform action
At midnight the faithful received a message from the Sultan to “Put her in” and they hurried to implement the directive. The incident centers on a decisive shift occurring overnight with the Sultan’s communication guiding the action.
Goebel Murder Suspect Tied to Democratic Pressure
The Goebelites of Kentucky press for accessories and speculate the principal in the Goebel murder may be a Democrat the party fears to punish.
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Kentucky
Bryan Pushes 16th Plank Despite Delgates’ Opposition
The Democratic delegates favored by Bryan resisted the 16th plank but he commanded passage with a forceful call to vote. He labeled opponents as “sheep led to the slaughter” while urging acceptance.
Clark Seated by Democrats Despite Millionaire Ties
At Kansas City the Democratic platform committee condemned influence of millionaires while the credentials committee seated Clark of Montana who was to contribute up to a million dollars to the Democratic campaign fund.
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Democratic Platform Committee
Kansas City
Democratic Committee On Credentials
Clark
Montana
Democratic Campaign Fund
Mark Hanna and the Republican platform clash
The piece argues Hanna would not dictate party policy while William Jennings Bryan forces the Democrats to adopt a controversial 16 to 1 stance. It questions flag reverence, national unity, and economic vitality, urging progress and action over obstruction.
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Mark Hanna
Hanna
Bryan
Democratic Party
Poison and Death Across the Globe Echo Fractured Reign
Prince Tuan forces the Emperor Dowager Empress and Democracy to choose poison or sword. The Emperor dies, the Dowager Empress goes mad, and Democracy suffers convulsions after taking poison.
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Prince Tuan
Prince Bryan
Bryan
Farmers Rally to Support Bryan Despite Military References
The piece argues farmers should back Bryan, citing 1894 livestock values in New York and a claim that electoral gains will spread nationally. It questions voters about wartime policies and the fate of Aguinaldo's government while predicting broad farm benefits from the platform.
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New York
Bryan
Opposition to expansion echoed through party lines
The text compares 19th century Whigs and 20th century Democrats, noting consistent opposition to expansion. It cites Whig rhetoric that the republic should not impose by force but teach by example, and a Democratic reiteration that influence should grow through honorable example rather than force.
Democratic proof Bryan is a Populist in 1900 conference
An account notes July 6 1900 Kansas City meeting of Democratic Populist and Free Silver committees. Democratic committeeman Johnson claimed Bryan aligns with Populists and radicals while conservatives should be matched to the vice presidency to balance the ticket.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Stevenson
Johnson
Is Bryan a Populist or a Democrat
The piece argues that Bryan is a Populist by choice and a Democrat only for office. It cites 1892 votes for Weaver, a 1899 Senate appointment favoring a Populist, support for 50 cent dollars, and a 1892 popu list platform advocating irredeemable greenbacks.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Harrison
Weaver
Nebraska
United States Senate
Allen
Presidential Vote in 1896: McKinley Leads Bryan
Raw statewide totals show McKinley with a national plurality of 600671 over Bryan from 1856 totals. The aggregate vote across states tallies 1896 figures with McKinley totals surpassing Bryan by about six hundred thousand as overall turnout nears nineteen million.
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McKinley
Bryan
China Size Population and Peculiarities
The article notes China covers 4,218,101 square miles, larger than the United States by 800,000. It lists a population of 402,680,000, about five times the U.S. and density 292 per sq mile, with Rhode Island at 254 and some Western states around 6. It describes Canton customs, wages, salute, headwear, sign boards, and reading direction as distinctive traits.
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China
United States
Rhode Island
Canton
Drowned Man Floats Downstream as Contrast to Civilized Manner
The fragment notes a body that drifts with the current, described as contrary to civilized behavior, implying a harsh observation on norms and fate. It hints at a scene where drowning alters movement downstream, presenting a stark image within a historical newspaper snippet.
Expansion Story of the United States in Nation Growth
The passage argues that expansion defined U.S. growth, citing Florida Louisiana California Texas Alaska Hawaii and Porto Rico as integral to the nation. It notes Jefferson and Jackson as early expansion advocates and asserts both major parties now support expansion as essential to the republic’s greatness.
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United States
Florida
Louisiana
California
Pacific Slope
Texas
Mexico
Alaska
Klondike
Japan
Porto Rico
Jefferson
Jackson
Republican Party
Platform hidden 16 to 1 plank branded cowardice and treachery
The piece accuses the Democratic platform of concealing a 16 to 1 stance under anti imperialism. It argues delegates opposed the plank yet placed it low to avoid alienating supporters. The writer predicts the Democrats will face defeat for treachery and cowardice.
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Bryan
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