Peoples Party Ticket See Governor and Legal Officers Listed
The ticket lists Governor Dean W Leady Lieutenant Covent A M Turvey Associate Justice JL Alot Attorney General Auditor of State Secretary of State W E Bush Treasurer of State D I Heflshower Superintendent of Public Instruction William Stryker Congressman at Large Botkin L C Boy's See W Heo Morris
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Dean W. Leady
Alot
W. E. Bush
D. IL
Avillam Stryker
D- Botkin
State convention opens in Topeka with prayers and nominations
The Topeka state convention opened in due form with Chairman Riddle introducing Rev. MC Long who led the opening prayer requesting blessings for the greatest governor. All state officers were renominated. Democrats nominated the Populist ticket, Free Silver Republicans endorsed the Populists, and the goldbugs criticized the Populists, accusing them of bigamy.
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Topeka
Riddle
MC Long
Long
Free Silver Re
Goldies
Populist gains loom in 1898 elections as GOP infighting grows
The Western Advocate notes rising Populist momentum in 1898 elections while GOP bosses battle for influence and appointments. Principals count for little among many voters who seek control of patronage and pie sharing. The piece contrasts Morrill administration records with hopes to return the state to popular rule.
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Republican Party
Morrill
The Distribution of Wealth in Massachusetts 1829 to 1891
Probate statistics from 1829 to 1891 show 36 370 inventoried probates totaling 360 683 948 dollars with average estates rising from 3 919 in 1829 1831 to 10 649 in 1889 1891. Data split into periods highlight shifts with male and female holders and county variations including unusual spikes in 1879 1881 in Barnstable and Bristol counties.
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Horace G. Wadlin
Bureau of the Statistics of Labor
Lsted
Dukes
Franklin
Nantucket
Norfolk
Plymouth
Worcester
Barnstable
Bristol
Debates Over Per Capita Circulation Figures and Almanac Authority
A letter dispute over U S per capita money in circulation data cites the 1866 figure and contrasts official Treasury sources with World and News Almanacs. The exchange questions reliability of almanacs and quips about coins and finance education. The News Advocate urges readers to consult government reports and denounces faulty sources.
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United States
Chifton Newa
Caba Ad
World Almanac
Corse
Clyde Herald
Committee On Finance
U.S. Senate
Clitton News
Llerald
News Almanac
Coins Financial School
Jayne
Jaynes
Governor Leedy backs McNail for state insurance role
In a review of Webb McNail's annual report advance sheets, the observer credits McNail with strong performance and endorses Leedy's appointment. The piece highlights his efforts against corporate racketeering and favors the proposed state insurance system, praising the gains for Kansas citizens.
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Webb McNah
Chicago elevated loop opens on Van Buren Street
The new elevated loop in Chicago is now open directly in front of Van Buren Street. Local officials expect improved traffic flow and transit access across the central business district as commuters begin to use the route.
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van Buren Street
Chicago
Chicago Loop Elevating Transit Map Ad Seeks Postage
An 1890s advertisement promotes the Union Elevated Loop linking Rock Island arrivals to downtown Chicago stores for a five cent fare. It touts minute railway stops, a new bird's eye map of Chicago and the elevated system, offering mail delivery of the view after sending a two stamp request.
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Chicago
Union
Rock Island
Great Rock
Loop
Burlington Time Card Details and Train Schedules
The notice lists Burlington schedules with passenger and freight trains. It notes No. 69 passenger westbound at 7.35 pm, No. 83 westbound freight daily except Sunday, and No. 128 eastbound freight except Monday Wednesday and Sunday. Also mentions a Wednesday and Sunday day-only service.
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Wea
County Officials and Local Officers Listed in Fragment
A damaged OCR fragment lists various county and local offices including trustees treasurers clerks justices of the peace constables overseer and mayor with several names such as Chas Kasl Chas Wokal W M Northup John Brown Shimek and others. The text shows scattered roles and repeating names indicating a roster or election notice.
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Chas’ Kasl
Chas Wokal
Northup
John Brown
E-Shimek
Morris Hill Road
Zook
French Doctor Reports Menelek Distressed by War Bloodshed
A February visit by a French physician to King Menelek of Abyssinia notes the king’s sorrow over the bloodshed of the conflict. Menelek claims he acted on defense, condemns slaughter, and praises his army’s discipline and dignified bearing amid Italian casualties.
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Menelek
Sirian
Pla
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