Political Points Poem About McKinley Roosevelt and Bryan
A reflective piece in verse recounts working men discussing labor, protection, and voting. It imagines support for McKinley and Roosevelt while warning against Cleveland era prostration. The poem envisions national unity, patriotism, and a victory chorus praising protection and “Old Glory” as the election nears.
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Sentinel
McKinley
Protection
Cleveland
Sigmas
Roosevelt
Bryans
Grafton Soldier Relates Pekin Campaign Experience
Private Glenn of Company H U S Volunteers writes to his parents from Pekin area describing marching through hot dusty roads, heavy fighting with Boxer forces, casualties of 48 wounded and killed in his unit, and the relief column reaching the foreign missions amid English Russian and Japanese artillery. He notes the climate resembles the United States with cold winters and hot summers and reports generous rations of poultry and vegetables at camp in a Pekin park.
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Aln. Glenn
Huth U.S
Pekins
Ats
Titnt Sin
Pekinth
Pekin
United States
Dissolution of McCabe and Haymond partnership
The partnership McCabe & Haymond dissolves with Haymond taking the furniture portion and McCabe the undertaking. The business continues at the same location. All debts should be settled and all bills presented for payment. Ivo A. McCabe and Gay D. Haymond, Sept. 10, 100.
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McCabe & Haymond
Mr. Haymond
Mr. McCabe
Ivo. A. McCane
Gay D. Hayeexn
Letters Advertised at Grafton Post Office Oct 3
Advertised letters for Jas. Brown Walter Baumgardner Dorothea Clapp Jennie Coss A R Gilliam W H Gray H Hopkins Miss Bane 2 Poe Rev B Powell L T Poe E L Pugh Harry Stiles Mrs L A Whitehair Mrs ie Wilson. Callers must say letters were advertised. W Hoer P M.
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Grafton
Jas. Brown
Walter Baumgardner
Dorothea Clapp
Jennie Coss
A. R. Gilliam
W. H. Gray
H. Hopkins
Miss Bane
Poe
B. Powell
L. T. Poe
E. L. Pugh
Harry Stiles
L. A. Whitehair
Ie Wilson
W. Hoer
Wall Paper for the Parlor or Sitting Room
An ad describes rich effect fabric backed wallpaper with Empire treatment on Hunter's Green ground accented by gold lines. Noted as an artistic craft by John Tregeleas.
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Tregeleas
Health of Women Promoted by Bradfield Regulator
A promotional notice urges women to seek internal health to improve external well being. It claims Bradfield’s Regulator cures reproductive and nervous ailments, touts safety and rapid results, and cites widespread use with a one dollar bottle price from The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta, Georgia.
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Brad
Brights Disease Cured by Holtin Kidney Tablets
Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets claim to cure Bright's disease and other kidney or bladder ailments. The advertisement cites records of cures and urges purchase in drug stores, warning against counterfeit preparations.
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Diamond Drug CO
W. S'way
Strong’s Penn
Pittsburg
Croker’s Campaign Fund Scheme Reported in New York
A New York City report accuses Richard Croker of steering a large campaign fund via a payroll based assessment on city workers during October. The method allegedly channels 3 to 10 percent of salaries to the Democratic campaign, with an estimated $500,000 raised. The piece notes prior audience sizes and claims measures to keep attendees from leaving Bryan’s appearance at Madison Square Garden.
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New York City
Croker
Bryan
Metropolis
New York
Brooklyn
Greater
Finance Committee
Richard Croker
Democratic Campaign
Wiskinkle
Eery Paytoaster
Madison Square Garden
Mr. Bryan
Soap Temptation: Manila Lieutenant Colonel March’s Dilemma
A Manila dispatch recalls Lieutenant Colonel March during the Luzon pursuit of Aguinaldo. In a ragged, exhausted march, soldiers longed for soap and water as they searched Madame Aguinaldo’s belongings. When a box of fine soap appeared, March hesitated, then ordered no touch, honoring restraint over temptation as the convoy pressed on.
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Manila
March
Ening Post
Aguinalde
Luzon
Aguinaldo
Mareh
Philippine
Madarme-Agust
Major March
Madame Aguinaldo
West Pointer
Astor Battery
Passenger on St Paul voyage jokes about losing papers
Bob Roberts among St Paul to New York passengers recalls rushing to search his trunk for papers left abroad near arrival in port. He quips about being a fool as he contemplates the mistake and a bank teller interruptions with a cheeky request for money.
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St. Paul
New York
Bob Roberts
London
Chicago News
Mr. Roberts
Hig Trank
Roberts
Campaign notice for News Stand and Book Store in Grafton
Henry M. Leps advertises purchase of the News Stand and Book Store of Charles W. Monroe in Grafton. He appeals for citizen patronage, promising full value and prompt delivery of national and local news. The missive mentions a complete stock and emphasizes timely service.
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Charles W. Monroe
Grafton
Bratis
Reece
Henry M. Leps
Main Street
Widow challenges insurance claim in railway disaster tale
A Kentucky mountain woman, widow of a railway accident victim, seeks payout after seeing her husband named as dead. Insurance agent cites need for more proof, sparking a sharp exchange about sympathy and delay as the claimant departs angrily.
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Kentucky
Minneta
Chicago
Why Sibley Flopped and a Doctor’s New Practice
National committeeman Franklin Murphy cites wage gains, employment, production, and prices under McKinley as reasons for Sibley’s flop while contrasting 1896 and 1908 conditions. The item closes noting Dr. S M Hardman completed a Chicago Eye Ear Nose and Throat College course and will limit practice to ENT with free consultation.
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National
Franklin Murphy
Republican National
Hhias
Joseph Gibley
McKinley
New York Central Railroad
Cleveland
Boys In Blue
Europe
S. M. Hardman
Chicago
West Virginia
State Board of Health
Huntington
Fort Wayne Captain Converts to McKinley Support
Captain Charles E. Reese of Fort Wayne and veteran of Company B, 157th Indiana, now in Cuba, announces his conversion to McKinley. He is a prominent Democrat and says he will write to friends urging votes for McKinley, endorses expansion and Philippine policy, and criticizes American Democratic papers. Additional note mentions inquiries about well located business places and residences.
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Reese
Charles E. Reese
Fort Wayne
157Th
Indiana
Cuba
McKinley
Expansion
Philippine Percy
Indianapolis Press
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Skal
Pat
Peking
Sentinel Office
Agustus Ruggles
Greater New York Medical Association
Bradfield
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Brights
Auy Cymbiris Cil Malden ‘Saie
Pton Belg & Cobmical CO
C Kickers
Hub
Sibley
JL Hpaigen
Scott
T & Bowne
Grafton Marble
J. Willhide, Prop'r
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Cally
Willhide
Look 3
S. B
L. Bernstein
Main ST
Fauley & Swaim
Maton Street
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