Presidential 1900 race notes and Populist candidates
In a 1900 window into political discourse William J Bryan of Nebraska is warned to mind his rhetoric. The piece cites Populist governor hopeful John W Leedy of Coffey County and notes Webb McNall’s congressional bid in the Sixth district. It mentions George Clark of Junction City as a potential secretary of state candidate and critiques party rings and gold bug letters amid regional newspaper chatter.
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John W. Leedy
Coffey County
Clay Center Dispatch
Brother Southwick
Webb McNall
Mr. McNall
George Clark
Junction City
Republican
Prophetic Vision Foresees Bloodiest April Day in History
A foreteller claims a dramatic April 19 will shock the nation with naval clashes between Spain and the United States. The seer warns of heavy carnage and a day later celebrated like a grim national anniversary, though he cannot name the victims. The visions reportedly match prior predictions in strength and frequency.
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Spain
United States
Republicans' Kansas Platform Likely Rehashed Principles
The Wichita Commoner argues the GOP platform will recycle general Republican principles while relying on corporate backing. It asserts Kansas was redeemed by populists, not Republicans, and predicts heavy contributions from book trusts, insurers, and stockyards to ease burdens on railroads.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Wichita Commoner
Moon Defends Constable Post Amid Local Dispute
The Advocate reports J F Moon disputes claims he resigned as constable due to incapacity and alleges a justice of the peace favored a special marshal. Moon asserts the resignation occurred only while visiting Iowa and accuses others of false statements, while the paper vows to inform Richland Township voters of the facts.
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LF. Moon
Richland Township
Justice of ‘the Peace
Moon
J. E. Beard
Justice of the Peace
Lt Moon
Tims
Iowa
Cuban Junta voices in New York spark editorial clash
A tide of editorials attacks the Cuban junta in New York led by Palma Quesada and Rubens, arguing their rhetoric defies facts and threatens US neutrality. Opposition notes President McKinley’s stance against Cuba falling to guerrilla rule and warns against warlike rhetoric.
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St. Joe Daily Herald
Dem
New York City
Palma
Almercan
Rubens
Spain
New York
Quesada
McKinley
Cuba
United States
Bis
Kansas Notes Highlight Clerks, Choirs and Dignitaries
A fragment from a Kansas page lists Sagasta as a candidate for city clerk of Ellinwood, notes Leavenworth Soldiers’ Home water records and 3200 members, mentions Topeka naming a boat, Trinity Atchison’s 39 member boy choir, and lists Kansas women nurses including Jessie Lewelling in Chicago training school.
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Trinity Church
Atchison
Kansas
Ingalls
Martin
Jessie Lewelling
Lewelling
Chicago
Hotel De Richland and Sherman Art Gallery Listings
An advertising snippet offers a stay at Hotel De Richland and visits to Sherman Art Gallery for first class photos with satisfaction guaranteed. It invites calls for prices. The notice also mentions Dr Roffington Dentist in Cuba offering full dental services, aligned with Dr Houck.
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Sherman Art Gallery
Roffington
Cuba
Houck
The People V8 The Gold Bugs
A compact pamphlet compiling free silver arguments by A D Warner once a gold bug. Kerr & Co offers the 25 cent book at 10 cents per copy or $1 per dozen to readers, urging circulation.
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Post
A.D. Warner
Charles H. Kerr & Co
Chicago
For Sale Flourishing Business Seeks Retirement
A flourishing business proprietor who has run the house for ten years wishes to retire due to age. Inquire at this office for details.
Great Rock Island Route Opens New Chicago Elevated Loop
Promotes an new elevated rail loop on Van Buren Street in Chicago with five cent fare to downtown stores. Trains stop at Rock Island Station every minute and attract riders to view a colored map of the city and loop system by sending a two cent stamp to John Bebastian in Chicago.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Great Rock Island
John Bebastian
G. Pv. A
Arabian Jack Named Levi Reynolds at Farm for 1898 Season
The blue color thoroughbred Arabian Jack known as Levi Reynolds will stand at a farm one half mile south and three fourths mile west of Agenda for the 1898 season. Sire and Dam were imported by Wilson West brook of Miscatine Iowa. He stands 14 hands high and weighs 900 pounds. Terms: insurance the colt to stand and suck for 9 dollars, parting with more before foaling forfeits, colt to be held as security until service is paid.
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Bob
Jack
Wilson Westbrook
Miscatine
Iowa
Levi Reynolds
Harspaven
Local Church and Civic Listing with Officials and Services
This item lists county officers and church services. It names the treasurer, auditor, clerk, sheriff, probate judge, coroner, and other officials. It also notes Presbyterian and Roman Catholic church services with pastors and service times.
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R.t.standfield
Wilson Register of Deeds
D . Woods
Brown
A. Ingham
Board Vies in Colleague Matchup
The fragment notes names Oliphint Aaron Engle Salt Goodwin and board related context suggesting a collegial or team matchup with unspecified roles or outcomes.
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Col Board
Vieesadacon
Oliphint
Soeee
Aaron Engle
Salt G. G
Goodwin
Hogs Hogs Hogs Attention to Fine Herd of Poland China
O B Smith calls readers to notice his polished Poland China hog herd in this issue's advertisement. He invites buyers to view the stock and consider purchase.
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O. B. Smith
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Nebraska
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Hanson
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Calderhead
War News
Mr. Moon
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Hotel de Richland
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Pacific Station
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Order of Odd: Fellows
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Noble
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Belle Sherman
Alicé Green
Nobie Grand
M. W. A. Cuza
Modern Woodmen OF America
ODD Fellows Hall
W. M. Northup
Sherman
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Pofficers
Charles Kas
M. Northup
Charles Wokal
John Brown
J. J.shimek LF
Morris
Ene
Mike Hadachek
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Frank Zavadsky
Harvey Kour
Govener
T Heavey
Waren WE. Bush
Lw. Hy Morris
Heflebower
Jeneraila
Boyle
Congress
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Lucien Baker WA
Lucy Howard
J.C. Ware
Morgan Ws A. Weral
Wm Bell
A. W.miller
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Kohout
M. EB. Charsh
L. B.tremain
Charles Dragoun
Hadachek
Chester White Og
Wayne, Kan
Sch
Treasuer
Tom McHens
Black- Smith Wrork
S &E
E. J. Shimek
Kausas
Mpoland
Tom Corwin
Q. B. Smith
Coughtin
Mary Washichek
Sheg
Brown’s
Brown Medical Company
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