State Ticket and Political Commentary Drafted
A list of state ticket candidates by county and office followed by critical editorial passages. It cites John W. Kern, Capt. J C Lawler, Adam Heimberger, Jerome Herff, Chas P Drummond, Henry G Yergin, Chas A Greathouse, Edward Hurruff, George L Reinhard, J W Adair, Allen Zullars, Nicholas Cornet, Carl E Wood. The piece criticizes President McKinley and the Republican platform, arguing for renewed legislative action on policies and urging Democratic action at the courthouse. It references the Philadelphia Republican convention and anti trust themes with calls to elect Democratic officials to ensure proper governance and timely operations of public functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
McKinley
Clean up for visitors before Democratic convention
Francis M. Griffith urges Kansas City to clean all streets and yards for next week's visitors. He attacks the Philadelphia platform as imperialist and questions Roosevelt's nomination, suggesting it reflects McKinley's weakness and may or may not add strength to the ticket.
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Roosevelt
McKinley
Imperialists Look Alike and American Self-Government
In 1775 King George III professes desire to restore law and liberty to American colonists. In 1900 Philadelphia Platform pledges the Philippines may enjoy self-government consistent with welfare and duties. The quotes reflect changing claims of imperial policy across centuries.
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King George III
Phila
Republican platform criticized for free hand and imperial aims
The piece argues the civil service plank and colonial policy reveal a free hand for syndicate politics. It cites McKinley and the Porto Rican taxes, comparing Republican actions to British taxation and implying an irony in praising efficiency while endorsing coercive measures.
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McKinley
Republican Party
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Rathbone
Neely
East and West Indies
St. Louis Post Dispatch
A Voice for Liberty and Wheat Price Debate
A column cites German Turners at Philadelphia and discusses war policy, wheat prices, and prize money. It argues against territorial expansion by force and questions who benefits from rising wheat, noting farmers without wheat to sell would lose. It also references naval actions at Santiago and the desire for prize earnings.
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United States
Philadelphia
Curiaco
Sampson
Cervera
Santiago
Schley
Boss Platt Over McKinley Foe Vindicated By Trial
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes that years ago Boss Platt called McKinley unfit for president and a three year trial proves his view correct. Mrs Jennie Reeves adds a new porch and fresh paint to her house.
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Platt
McKinley
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Jennie Reeves
Aunt and Mildred debate age and twins
A playful exchange between an aunt and Mildred about aging and twins. Mildred dreams of being 20 and suggests twins or triplets to match age. The dialogue turns on counting years and the idea of two or threefold age differences.
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Mildred
L—N. Y
Advertising mirrors fail to lure customers in shop window
A Philadelphia Press quip recalls a young businessman's boast about placing mirrors behind his goods to attract women. An older dealer counters that women only see the mirrors, not the merchandise, as a humorous caution about vanity in window displays.
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Philadelphia Press
When Fish Are Biting and Digging Bait Fate
The Chicago Record quips that a boy set to digging in a garden may end by digging bait, implying a cycle where a simple task leads to a related outcome and suggesting prudent foresight.
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Chicago
First Money Earned Selling Wine Bottles
A quotation notes a speaker earning money for the first time by selling three dozen empty wine bottles. The remark appears in Fliegende Blaetter as a light anecdote about frugality and entrepreneurship.
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Fliegende Blaetter
Minister and Convict Banter Over Career Paths
A judge quips about a convict and minister exchanging remarks on their life choices. The convict claims a checkered career offers more fun than a striped one, delivered in a dry, wry exchange.
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Parson
Sympathy and microbes in a park bench chat
Eaton Shabbalong asks what microbes are while Tufford Knott explains Mi corbes are harmless little critters. The exchange appears in a Chicago Tribune column noting prejudice against microbes not needing to work for a living.
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Eaton Shabbalong
Chicago Tribune
X-Ray Specialist Mr Hox to Marry His Patient
Somerville Journal notes a curious rumor that X-ray specialist Mr Hox plans to marry one of his patients. The item offers a brief, speculative glimpse into a personal life intersecting a medical figure.
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Wiggles
A Way Mothers Have
A Yonkers Statesman fragment shows dialogue between Flossie and Mamma about memory and reminders. The piece comments on how mothers recall and prompt others as a key family trait.
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Flossie
Yonkers Statesman
Wedding plans with 3000 guests in Chicago
The Chicago Record reports a couple’s outlook for their wedding inviting 3000 guests. They discuss selling duplicate presents to cover the event costs and bills.
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Dorothy
Donald
Chicago
Back Roof Zoology
A Washington Star item ponders animal diets with a quip about a cat’s eating habits. The learned but tedious man asks herbivorous carnivorous or omnivorous, while another yawns and calls the cat merely vociferous.
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Washington Star
What Is That Young Pacer’s Father Seeking Now
In these days remarks question the elder Pacer’s age compared to his son. The exchange notes the father looks younger due to the son living faster, a observation cited by the New York World.
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Young Pacer
Pacer
N. Y
Foreseeing the Inevitable in a Couple's Split
A Chicago Record excerpt shows a couple facing separation as they joke about going to housekeeping and storing belongings. The wife worries about what to do with their accumulated items after the breakup and future boards.
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Housekeeping
Chicago Record
European royal thrift and garden produce by Empress Frederick
Royal figures from Germany and Holland are highlighted for thrift in daily life. William of Germany abstains from spending on walking sticks and avoids umbrellas. Princess Beatrice saves paint for future easel use. Queen of Holland and Princess Mary Adelaide display frugal habits, while Empress Frederick guards fruit and garden produce to fund charity. A banquet breakfast incident linked to Empress Frederick’s head gardener amused onlookers.
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William
Germany
Beatrice
Holland
Princess Mary Adelaide
Duchess of
Teck
Empress Frederick
Friedrichshot
Frederick
Remote Places Highlight Global Travel And Geography
Travelers describe Cairo hotels as world class while Scandinavians cluster in New Zealand and Germans in South Australia. Bolivia uses mountain ice to cheap effect, Whakarewarewa hosts geysers and hot pools, and a French operated auto link connects Senegal and Niger. A West Australian party notes two years without rain. South Africa’s sjambok and disease concerns are discussed. Water scarcity and filtration needs are noted for the region.
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Cairo
Egypt
New Zealand
South Australia
Bolivia
Whakarewarewa
Senegal
Niger
Oodnadata
Prof
Kolle
Berlin
South Africa
Floating English Variety Theater Planned for Summer Coast
A floating variety theater would tour the coast this summer, towed between watering places as a novel English idea. The item notes a theatrical concept and contemporary humor from The Smart Set.
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Vienna
Frau Grebner
Clara Bunte
Chicago Opera Company
Burlington
Paris
Figaro
Mlle
Leonie Weber
Lion Tamer
M. Joseph Drexler
Donts for clubwomen at Arkansas federation meeting
Mrs. Frederick Hauger president of the Arkansas Federation of Women's Clubs offers practical cautions to clubwomen. The New York Mail and Express notes avoid joining for a vacancy or only when idle, and do not presume officer status grants higher privileges or better treatment of program topics.
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Arkansas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Frederick Hauger
New York Mail and Express
Excursion Tickets and Water Rent Notices Listed
Advertisements announce low rate excursion tickets via Pennsylvania Lines and Big Four for July travel to Charleston and other points with return limits in August. Also notice of water rent due by June 30 1900 with disconnection threat. J P Mappen agent listed for rates and details.
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Pennsylvania
Pitta
Pentrania Lines
Tic
National Educational Association
Charleston
S. C
Big Four
Charlesto
J.P. Mappen
Agt
Meeting Sunday School Association of Indians
Pennsylvania Lines Indians
Bluttton
F. W. Farine
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Columbus Herald
A. J. Dipboye, M.A. Locke
Columbus
Indiana
Micce
Washington Street
Haat Fintrance
Court House
Harrison
John W. Kern
Marion County
J-C. Lawler
Washington County
Adam Heimberger
Floyd County
Jerome Herff
Miami County
Chas. P. Drummond
Marshall County
Supreme Court
Henry G. Yergin
Henry County
Chas. A. Greathouse
Posey County
Edward Horuff
Jefferson County
Geo. L. Reinhard
Monroe County
J. W. Adair
Whitley County
Allen Zullars
Allen County
Nicholas Cornet
Ripley County
Carl E. Wood
Jackson County
Congress
Ele
Boston Herald
Ind
Seymour
Durbin
8. R
Acaix
Francis M. Griffith
Kansas City
Evere
Republican Platform
Geo. III
Republican National Convention
ROYAT
Economies
Sylvan Lines
Beatston
Chautauqua
Shinkle
T. E. Otto
Uncle Eli
Sone Rooke
Drese
O. P. McCarty
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mark
Official Directory
Francis T. Hord
John L. Davis
W. H. Aikin
Wm.f. Barrett
Samuel Fitch
Henry Rothwisch
Sherif
Henry Howe
E. M. Hiner
W. H. Rights
W. J. Fugate
Eee
Irwin Reynolds
Jesse B
Harriga
Thomas
Oreary
Hawcreek
Geo
Moore
Hope
Soc Ee Ccustea Flatrock
Dodd
Lonia Crosad
Barney McEvenus
Taylorsvn
Nineveh
Jacob Stucker
Weith
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