McKinley’s early rise and 1888 Garfield ties
A historical sketch traces William McKinley’s 19th century ascent from a failed district attorney bid to Congress and influence at national conventions. It recounts his early 1854 Cleveland state convention leadership, strategic maneuvering, and supporters like Garfield and Foraker shaping Ohio’s path to presidential prospects.
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Cincinnati Enwinnie
Congress
McKinley
Canon
United States
Hayes
Garfeld
Ohio
Bining
Cleveland
Shama
Big Buncombe
Avene
Grosvenor
E¢Ongrene
King Wie
Ohbalman
Timmy
Poaraker
Biaine
Henry Clay
Bidine
McKinlay
Menanley
Linnffstede
Sherman
Jed
Chicago
Garfield
McKinner
Stile
Hayy McKinley
Porter
McKinney Galing
Kelly
McKinney
Ways and Means
Ani
Geile
Mokinley
Tariff Commission
Conger
Akron
Harry Oliver
Robert P. Porter
Biaiie
Keifer
Harrison
Senate
Treasury
I. Cleveland
Pihaoe
Indiana
Connecticut
Kanena
New Jereay
New York
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Warrison
Wharrisson
Ton
McKinslay
Columbus
Foraker
Tom Rel
Tao
Montnley
David
Wahlen Wn
Orlap
Arity Commission
Arthie
Jackles
McNinley
Coluitie
Coluitie, and Thas
McKinhey
Hishnent
New Orleans
Noe
Washington D. C
Colt
Smith
Columbia
Vanian
Blame on McKinley and Tariff Policies Examined
A sprawling critique traces William McKinley’s tariff leadership, political rise, and cabinet choices, contrasting protectionist aims with open trade ideals. It recalls Hobart, Sherman, Alger, and Hobart’s tomb, critiques his war record, and questions his humility, independence, and effects on workers and farmers.
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Ohlo
Hobart
Alger
St. John
McKinley
Gary
Sherman
Governors Welcome Boers to Missouri Arkansas and Kansas
Missouri Governor Stevens Arkansas Governor Jones and Kansas Governor Stanley extend a cordial welcome to the Boers. They pledge protection and freedom under republican government if they relocate within their states. The governors approve conveying the invitation via messengers from New York.
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Missouri
Stevens
Jones
Arkansas
Olilmong
Stanley
Kan Sas
Germany
Kansas
Transvaal
Post-Dispatch
New York
Irish Brigade Resigns as Exile Sparks Tension in South Africa
Dispatches report expulsion of an Irish priest over sympathies and the exit of sixty men from service amid protests. The Rover government moves to Pretoria as ambulance crews arrive for commandos. In Kroonstad, British forces entered unopposed at 1:40 p m to cheers from residents.
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London
Lourento Marquez
Pretoria
Johannenburg
Rover
Delby
Hayveg Fritioh
Dlaguat
Filipinos Earn Arms From Germany Amid War News
A Hong Kong dispatch to the Evening World reports Manila receiving large sums of money and three shiploads of arms from Germany for the insurgent cause. The Filipino Junta held a banquet signaling government reorganization and vows to begin aggression with the rainy season. Manila reports three towns Hilongos Maauia Leyte occupied by troops of the Forty third regiment with American casualties.
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Dorn
Junta
Manila
Hilongos
Maania
Leyte
Transmississippi War Heroes Gather in New Orleans
Senator James J. Berry of Arkansas will deliver an address at a May 12 event in New Orleans as part of a Transmississippi War Heroes reunion. Local organizers invite veterans and the public to attend.
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MrKinley
Sherman
McKinley
Polonian
Hao
Spain
Philippines
Franklin
Pierce
Buchanan
Tyler
Cuba
Lawton
Newey Clark
Roosevelt
Corbin
Shatter
Bagan
Sampson
Macrat
Lala XI
Bill Brute
Manila
New York
Transmississippi War Heroes
New Orleans
James J. Berry
Arkansas
Lowleville
Iyreday
sweeping injunction aimed at stopping street railway strike
United States officials obtain a sweeping week long injunction in Kansas City Missouri that bars the Metropolitan Street Railway strike leaders and workers from interfering with car operation, intimidating employees, or coordinating protests near stations and routes. The order targets twenty two local union leaders and others, with federal marshals ready to enforce if ignored.
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Kansas City
Federl
Metropolitan Street Railway
William C. Hook
Leavenworth
Metropolitan Company
United Belles
Ely
Harry Bryan
Amalgamated Association
Michigan
Serefal
Ohio
Kanaas
Union
United States
Nine Men Dynamite Switches in St Louis Scene
Nine men shattered several watches with dynamite on Papin street as a large crowd gathered. Police arrived, the men scattered, and bystanders were struck as officers cleared the streets. A later police exchange at Sarah street and Manchester avenue left no injuries reported.
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Papin Street
Coutts
Sarah Street
Manchester Avenue
Disastrous Fire Destroys Quarter Block in Muscogee
May 11 Deninon Texas Fire suspected incendiary destroyed one fourth of a business block in Muscogeg. Losses listed by owner names and insurer figures include A R Eater 2000 fire 1000 insured, Peterman Reoven 2000 600, Moore 120 700, Porter Co 1000 50, Me Daniel 2000 1200, Mrs Crabtree 1000 no insurance, Sharp 200 insured, Turrier State Bank 200 0, Phor nix Printing 200 fully insured.
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Deninon
Texas
Muscogeg
A. R. Eater
Joss
Peterman & Reoven
F. BR. Moore
BP Porter
Dickinson berry season under way with record crops
Dickinson Texas May 12 Dickinson reports a highly successful berry crop heading to markets. Growers say individual producers shipped from fifty to two hundred sixty crates with strong prices outside Houston and Galveston. Farmers anticipate a larger acreage and higher shipments next season.
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Dickinson
Texas
Mdickinson
Houston
Galvesy
Mundie Plans Dickinson Land Sale for Farm Settlement
Colonel F M Mundie of Lee County Texas spent time in Dickinson establishing land tracts for sale. He intends to parcel acre plots and promote farming among buyers, aiming to form a farming community.
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F. M. Mundie
Lee County
Texan
Dickinson
Corpus Christi Oil Shipments Boost Farmers as Potatoes Rise
In Nueces County Texas heavy shipments of early oil tables and potatoes continue with cabbage strong into the season. Prices are firm and shipments total around 200 solid carloads yielding about 70000 dollars to growers. New farmers seek land as next year’s acreage grows, with many asserting plans to secure plots.
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Naceces County
Corpus Christ
Texas
Opus Christi
Panama Revolt Claims Dwindling As Revolution Holds
May 12 report from San Francisco notes the steamer San Juan brings word that the Colombian r our Panama revolution claim has waned. Revolutionists confront government forces daily but rely on the people as the main force, who increasingly resist the rebels and grant no lasting support.
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Panamoa
Caplan San Francisco
San Juan
Central Americana
Panama
Chamberlain Speech Sparks Debate on Money and Boers
London May 12 The Colonial Secretary Mr Chamberlain faced sharp insinuations during a Birmingham speech as he questioned funding sources and sided with the Boers sparking comment on US money and British policy. Dublin May 12 Miss Maude Go along with the Irish Figaro editor faced legal action after publishing a critique.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
Birmingham
United States
Tury
Misa Gonne
Dublin
Misa Maude Goat
Irleh Figaro
Figuire
Ganaito High Students Hold May Commencement Exercises
Ganado Texas May commencement exercises ended in a quiet, orderly manner after the high school crowd gathered for the event. The program included performances by a corps of teachers and students, honoring work done across Ganado. A fire destroyed much of the building furniture, valued around £1700, with no injuries reported. Residents awake by 4 am found the blaze contained before dawn.
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Ganaito High
Ganado
Texas
Bia Corps of
Crealt
al Nes
Local News Brief from Floresville regional page
A fragmentary item notes a court or school matter involving individuals named Glendina Williams Garza Floresville and a former husband. The text references permission or allowance and a Saturday event in Floresville with ties to Philadelphia. The readable portion is unclear and partial.
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Philadelphia
Browett
Glendina
Willams
Garza
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Diddy
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Wala
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Taii
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Tle
Eaya Morrison
Tatlon
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Morse
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Goberdine
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Canton
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Alan
Varillaton
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Jadlane
America
Rob Ayres
Queen of
Sheridan
Merry Save
Newton
Crook
Potters
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Poland, Ohio
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Osborn
MeckKinley
Camp Chase
Meineley
Gaya
Younestown
rAll
Tilthy Rompanr
Morner Nister
William McKinsey
Bovieah
Weelelon
Monroe
Will McKinley
Moraker
Wah
Galtin Brice
TRG
Notway
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Pruthy McKinsey
Crooks
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Ruliane
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Ohtef
Miles
Dewey
Carter
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Warner Miller
Platt
Pitt
Harriton
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Reed
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Mcinley
Jesse
Garshell
Cobden
Cole
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Lake Trade
Bui
Mohammed
Prevent
Iike
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Kroonstand
War Office
Roberta
Arma
St. Louis
Muscoger
C. L
Chamberlain
Gadesville
Fumbling
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