Silver sentiment sways voters as ballots loom in November
Marion Register notes a strong silver sentiment across the country with populists backing white metal 16 to 1. Prohibition forces at Pittsburgh clash as gold supporters win a narrow majority. Washington drops bid for Democratic control. Chicago convention set July 7. Ex-Speaker Crisp of Georgia predicts Horace Boies’s nomination. McKinley’s nomination seen as nearly certain. platform remains uncertain.
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Marion Register
Pitsburg
Washington
Chicago
Crisp
Georgia
Horace Boies
The
Register
McKinley
A Daughter of Her Father Inspires New York S Tempt
Miss Misa Mavid Ingersoll daughter of Col Ingersoll earns attention in New York for courage. She halted a horse driver brutalizing a loaded cart, summoned police, and testified in court with her uncle and aunt by her side. The incident drew newspaper interest.
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Misa Mavid Ingersoll
New York
Col. Ingersoll
Einun
Mss. Tigersull
Jim
Miss Tigersull
West Union High School graduates hear moral resolve
Miss Fannie Ainsworth delivers a valedictory address urging self reliance and purposeful study. The speech cites Longfellow on building life with proper values and emphasizes timely effort, clear aims, and perseverance to achieve success.
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Fannie Ainsworth
West Union High School
Ainsworth
Mans
Lly
Pursuit of essential work and self restraint urged
Dr Arnold counsels boys on choosing pursuits and perseverance. The piece argues many chase false ambitions and non essentials, urging focus on nature, effort, and aligning work with true abilities. It notes Daniel Webster as an example and stresses keeping to one's level while seizing near opportunities. It mentions local names and a social scene, plus railroad ads and Ripans Tabules.
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Dr. Arnold
Davy
Holiday Tie
Sid Esbow
Sit
Rotton
Tey
Daniel Webster
Daniel Websters
Fiewir
Dobason
Strange Households and Smoking Habits in Old Chats
A fragmented dialogue depicts unusual social scenes with references to smoking cigars, a party’s cluttered home life, and a comical mix of servants, kitchen duties, and household tensions. The text hints at marital dynamics, cooking staff changes, and a parlor filled with two slaves for piano and music duties in a rustic, period voice.
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Des Moines Register
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West Union
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Fayette County
West Union Township
Mervin
Hin
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Forest City
Brobhany
Ann
Taos
Howard
Mellourne Riche
Gary Quire
Knudtson of
Flynn
John Wilson
Mrs. Brahim
Enos Traward
Etta Chapman
Durand
Baldwin
Chas. Reed Anitavife
Wadena
Fremont Ole
Ezra Howard
Ward Brabham
Turkey River
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Homeseekers
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Cairo
Ilinois Central
Yazoo
Memphia
New Orleans
Alulions
Towa
Alden
Sioux City
Manchester
J. P. Merry
Passinger
Shieds
Yaron
Mississippi
Addresy
Malden
John
Detroit Tribune
Handi
Cheanest
G. L. Freiburghaus’ Furniture Store
Iowa
Pete Amsterdam
Mountworris Parke
Jease
Amlet
Mage
Yoo
Yong
Warnnyser
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Altos
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Puner
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