Bryan's Army Increase Debate Highlights 1898 Record
A critical look at Bryan's militarism claims cites official records on the 1898 army expansion to 100000 and the subsequent plan to revert to 65000 active troops by 1901. The piece contrasts Bryan's stance with Democratic and Populist votes and cites Sulzer's defense of the measure as patriotic beyond partisanship.
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Bryan
Republican Congress
Republican Party
Spain
Philippines
Uvitory
Adm Jeeney
Manila
Aguinaldo
Merritt
Dewey
Malanan
Philippine Commission
Filipino Congress
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Congress
House
Senate
Cockrell
Missouri
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Pettus
Alabama
Pasco
Florida
Thunderats
Bing
Esa
Sulzer
New York
Democrats
Denmeist
Bernte Walchiers
Powers Km
Untitled fragment notes lieutenant Bryan approach
A fragmentary news item references Lt Bryan and an approach related to papain tea. The readable text is sparse, offering limited context about people, places, or events. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Bryan Riots and Political Violence Across Cities
A long dispatch describes Bryanite demonstrations and mob violence alleging Republican plots to arm and coerce voters. Reports of assaults on Roosevelt in Victor and Chicago, egg and stone throwing at parade crowds, and insults at New York rallies accompany quotes from Senator Scott and statements by William Jennings Bryan about money and policy. Added notes from Blueville and West Virginia outlooks mention local events, visits, and upcoming church and community gatherings.
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Bia
Bryan
United States
Farim
Aeitel
Wevinas
Mr. Tryst
Victor
Cole
Governo Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Chicago
New York City
Odell
New York
Scott
West Virginia
Southern cotton mills expanding despite trade disruption
Despite a drop in exports of coarser fabrics from trade disruption with China, southern cotton mills show growth. September reports indicate six new factories nearing completion, two in Georgia and one in North Carolina, with 29,000 spindles and 361 looms across 11 6YBbe Wittenw i lines, costing over 4.23 million, boosting capacity to about 58.
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China
South
Tvo
Georgia
North Carolina
Local notes on farms and community events in Grafton area
Reports of Thomas and Current’s saw mill resuming after drought relief, chestnut crops in the area, and visits by Annon family members to Barbour and Grafton. Annon completes roof painting at Westerman school. Arble relatives visit from Missouri. illness draws Lucius Arble home from Missouri. German Baptist protracted meeting at Antioch church with Rev Z Annon and Rev G W Annon joined by Rev Emory T. Fike. Republicans urged to vote for McKinley. election participation emphasized.
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German Baptist Church
Apnon
Emory Fike
Eglon
W. Va
Thornton
Thornly Bailey
Grafton
Lee Annon
Burnettie
Barbour
GW. Annon
Westerman
John H. Arble
Lucius Arble
Missouri
Antioch Church
G. W.annon
Emory T. Fike
McKinley
Western Rates Reduced for Midwest to Western States
Rates cut on one way and round trip passages from Chicago via Wisconsin Central to Minnesota North Dakota Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia. Solicits inquiries through local agents including Eddie Jas. C. Penn general pass. Also promotes votes for Thos. E. Davis for State Senator and Virgil T. Handley for House of Delegates as a public notice.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Aio
Eddie Jas. C
Penn
Stine
Thos. E. Davis
Virgil T. Handley
House of Delegates
Republican Campaign Deluges Taylor County Harbors
Republican speakers including ALSTON G DAYTON HON REED and LANHAM tour Taylor County towns from Oct 26 to Nov 4 with rallies at Knottsville Simpson Bartlett School House Bartlett Thornton Fetterman Maple Run and more urging support for the Republican ticket and a straight vote.
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T. F. Lanham
C. P. Guard
Fetterman
John B. Morrison
B. F. Bailey
Maple Run
Robinson
West
H. C. Owens, Esq
Wilson School House
Meadland
Blueville
Millerville
Riverside School House
A Young Man's Sad Death Typhoid Claims B Dewellen
The services at the gar e hosting conducted by the local lodge of the Knights of Pythias were held for B Dewellen, a young man who died from typhoid fever. The article notes his membership in the order and the ceremonial gathering.
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the Knights of Pythias
Fitzgerald for McKinley and coal land sales tied to reelection
A Fairmont dispatch reports Pittsburg capitalists would exercise options on about 50,000 acres of coal land in Marshall County if McKinley is reelected, with around one million dollars offered for land. Thomas Fird of the Befences and Ohio rail road signals ten million dollars for Exprovernance in West Virginia upon reelection, while a different policy would prevail if McKinley loses. The piece also notes the death of Willis B. Lewellen at 33, detailing his family, education, career, and the grief of kin.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Marshall County
McKinley
Thomas Fird
Befences and Ohio Railroad
West Virin
Eaident McKinley
Mizgerald Haa
Willis B. Lewellen
Main Street
Claude
Clay
J.C. Lewellen
Knottsville
Myrtle
Myrtle. Guseman
H. H. Guseman
Will
Rosier
Our City
State University
Morgantown
Rites
Dr. Gall
Jos. Spiedel Grocery Co
Gratton
Mra
Noxzom
Tions
Poatese
Joined for Better or Worse Marriages in Local Notices
Marriage notices list several ceremonies in October at local churches and homes. Rev J Flanagan officiated Oscar engagements for Wittlans Th Beyer and Blanche Wotring. Claude E Vincent and Mattie M Jones wed. Luther F White and Myrtle B Kinter married. licenses issued to Luther Jackson Eliza Jones and Gade H Warder Mary eas. Eli M Ringle Randolph county and Drusie Rutherford Taylor received licenses.
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J. “ Flanagan
Wittlans Th. Beyer
Mise Blanche Wotring
John Wotring
Alrafton
Fetterman
Claude E. Vincent
Mise Mattie M. Jones
Uriah Jones
Luther Jackson
Eliza Jones
Gade H. Warder
Misa Maryeas
Eli M. Ringle
Randolph County
Drusie M. Rutherford
Taylor
Two Old Veterans Visit Old Railroad Men
Among Thursday’s visitors warmly welcomed by railroad men at the line’s end were Graf ton retirees Capt. Jas. Wilson, one of the oldest conductors, and Wim. Williams who served 40 years on the B. and O. They were hale and hearty as they met old friends.
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Grafton
Jas. Wilson
Wim. Williams
Eny
Hale and Hen
Patersburg Sentinel
Davie Mandley slate urged in Elkins race
Vague campaign note urges votes for Thomas B. Davie for State Senator and Virgil T. Mandley for House of Delegates in Elkins. Mentions 56 and a mapper aid, with fragmented branding about shirts and patterns.
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Thomas B. Davie
Lenator
Virgil T. Mandley
House of Delegates
Elkins
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