Local Official List Names for Election Positions
The record lists candidates for various local offices including Representative Charles Boward Clerk Samuel M. Smith Treasurer Joseph Scoopmire Recorder John Minger Sheriff Soward Eel Assessor H B Curran Surveyor Eter Laswell Coroner M Joseph Coomes Commissioner 1st District Frank M Starks Commissioner 2nd District W L Pryor Councilman George W Foreman Elm ore Saltmarsh John Albright Wesley Shaw Councilmen at Large D H Johnson Edore Schuliz J L Hodges.
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Charles Boward
Samuel M. Smith
Joseph Scoopmire
John Minger
Soward Eel
H. B. Curran
Eter Laswell
M. Joseph Coomes
Frank M. Starks
W. L. Pryor
George W. Foreman
Elmore Saltmarsh
John Albright
Wesley Shaw
D. H. Johnson
Eddore Schuliz
J. L. Hodges
Quote on land, freedom and a naval contrast
A Jackson quote urges not ceding land but expanding freedom. The item contrasts the American fleet in Chinese waters as the largest and best equipped in the Orient, possibly second to the Japanese fleet at home.
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Republic
Andrew Jackson
Orient
Roosevelt Likely to Join Administration as VP
A hint of change in three weeks suggests the only shift in the current administration is the addition of Vice President Roosevelt to the lineup. The outlook remains cautious about broader alterations.
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Roosevelt
Senator Beveridge to Speak at Dupont on Friday
Senator Beveridge will address a large crowd in the Fourth Congressional District at Dupont on Friday October 19 1900. Local residents expect a major political speech with a strong turnout.
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Beveridge
Notable Speaker Beveridge Draws Wide Attention
The text praises Beveridge as the best speaker in the United States, urging everyone who can attend to hear him. It emphasizes his exceptional oratory and broad appeal across the country.
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Ator Beveridge
Dupont
United States
McKinley on Peace Treaty and Island Territories
The speech emphasizes open ratification by the Senate and House, declaring the islands as United States territory. It asserts that sovereignty over these lands remains supreme as long as they are part of the union.
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Senate of the United States
House of Representatives
Union
United States
William McKinley
Bryan Forecasts Electoral Vote Split in 1896 Race
The speaker predicts Bryan will win about one third of the electoral votes, totaling around 174 to McKinley’s 273. He notes Bryan’s past poor accuracy predicting disasters after McKinley’s election and cautions about the margin.
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Bryan
Union
McKinley
Governors Roosevelt Visit Draws Big Indianapolis Crowd
IndianapOLis today hosts one of its largest crowds as a city carnival attracts many, with Governor Roosevelt as the main draw. He arrives this afternoon and plans to speak tonight, likely drawing a larger welcome than Bryan faced on his visits to the state capital.
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Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Bryan
Bryan Statement on God as Democrat Stirs Controversy
The article critiques William Jennings Bryan claiming God is a Democrat, arguing such a view places the Almighty with controversial figures like Richard Croker and Aguinaldo. It notes Bryan's assertion as part of his broader rhetoric and questions the inference.
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Mr. Bryan
Linton
Ind
Richard Croker
New York
Tillman
Aguinaldo
Manila
Bryan
Striking Miners in Pennsylvania Weigh 10 Percent Wage Increase
Prospects for settling the Pennsylvania mining strike look bright as a 10 percent wage rise is likely to be accepted by the workers along with other concessions. The accord would mark a labor victory, showing workers’ organized power and operators’ ability to raise pay.
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Pennsylvania
Bryan Bleeding the Democrats in Indiana County
The Anderson Herald reports during a October 6 1900 speech in Anderson William Jennings Bryan claims his presidency bid aids his family income. The paper alleges the local Democratic central committee paid him six hundred dollars for county appearances with three towns billed Alexandria and Elwood each receiving one hundred fifty dollars.
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Anderson Herald
Anderson
Bryan
Central Committee
Alexandria
Elwood
Herald
Scott's Emulsion marketed for nerve health and energy
Ad promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a nerve tonic and fat supplement to soothe neuralgia and nervous irritability. It claims to feed the nerves and brain, aid recovery, and suggests a free sample from BOWNE chemists in New York.
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Scott
Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Speechmaker’s High Fees Spark Political Debate
The article notes a speaker earning up to $2,000 daily, with 15 minutes at Alexandria for $150 and ten dollars per minute for sermons. It questions the consistency of Mr Bryan posing as the poor man’s friend while urging tariff removal and closing a factory where a Democratic contributor works.
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Alexandria
Bryan
Mortgages in Indiana Show Farm Prosperity Rearing Support for McKinley
The 1895 and 1899 mortgage data from Indiana recorders across 92 counties show 76 489 loans totaling 47 225 824 in 1895 under Cleveland and 5 016 loans totaling 8 552 116 in 1899 under McKinley. Satisfied mortgages rose from 34 168 in 1895 to 42 604 in 1899, with 8 436 more paid off in McKinley year. The figures are cited as evidence of farmer prosperity and a basis for Democratic farmer support for McKinley.
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Cleveland
Indiana
McKinley
Recorders
Bureau of Statistics
Tillman Criticized in Carrolton Speech on Reconstruction Roles
A heated Carrolton Ill speech portrays Ben Tillman as a liar and brute. The speaker accuses Tillman of spreading pro Southern Democratic violence and portrays Republican efforts as protecting freedmen while condemning Ku Klux Klan and related groups.
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Ben Tillman
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Carrolton, Ill
Lincoln
North
Republican Party
Ku Klux Klans
Red Shirts
Tillman
Anarchy Praise in Democratic Platform Sparks Violent Incident
In Colorado mining regions a mob insulted Governor Roosevelt as he left a Chicago church, targeting him with obscene names. The crowd, tied to Hearst papers and political agitators, allegedly acted on Bryan's advocacy in the 1896 and 1900 Democratic platforms as Roosevelt faced threats during campaign amid Republican communities.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Colorado
Chicago
Hearst
Chicago Riots Highlight Democratic Hooliganism Against Roosevelt
The piece denounces Chicago Democrats for hiring thugs to insult and assault the Republican candidate. It cites mob violence against Roosevelt, with no police protection, and alleges marching crowds were attacked by bricks and stones after a long demonstration. It warns such conduct will doom Democratic leadership.
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Bryan
Chicago
Hearst
Roosevelt
Democracy
Mr Bryan and the rise in values controversy
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes Bryan and followers oppose the current rise in values, arguing Republican policy sparked inflation while Bryan's 1896 free coinage stance promised higher values. It argues his later critique ignores the actual increase and warns against returning to 1896 policies.
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Bryan
Republican Party
Chicago
Kansas City
Newton
Mr. Bryan
Cincinnati Times-Star
Republican Ballot Instructions Emphasize Proper Marking
Voters are urged to mark the ballot using the large eagle circle for straight Republican votes and to place crosses in the correct squares for individual choices. Instructions warn against stray marks, require separation in the booth, and detail penalties for outside ballots or noise in the room.
The Herald's Core Aim: News Accuracy in Reporting
The note emphasizes The Herald's commitment to delivering news accurately and without embellishment, reflecting the paper's foundational purpose to inform the public with precise statements.
Prediction of Electoral Vote Split by The Indianapolis Press
The Indianapolis Press forecasts the 1900 election with William McKinley at 258 votes and William Jennings Bryan at 168, Indiana doubtful. It assigns Kentucky and Maryland to Bryan, Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and one California vote to McKinley, with Indiana possibly tipping the result.
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McKinley
Bryan
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Kansas
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Washington
California
Indianapolis Press
Debtors and the Wage Earners Bear the Burden of Debts
The Indianapolis Press argues that the largest creditor class consists of wage workers. Before a payroll is completed, employers owe workers for at least one day's work, making these wage earners the most affected if debts are scaled.
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Indianapolis
Denouncing trusts, Bryan omits voting detail
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes that Bryan condemns trusts while neglecting to mention that a constitutional amendment to empower Congress to abolish them was defeated after a solid Democratic vote against it.
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Mr. Bryan
House of Representatives
Congress
Cincinnati Times-Star
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