Staunch Trusts Topic Dominates Nebraska City Meeting
A September 26 speech by Attorney Smyth drew large crowds in Nebraska City as he denounced trusts and urged dissolution. He argued the Argo Starch Co and others formed to stifle competition, while noting independent management could protect workers and avoid layoffs. The discussion touched on presidential plans and federal versus state action against combinations.
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Prea
Apeech
Adoroly
Argo Slitch Company
Nebraska City
Genet
Yobay
Agricultura Morton
Cy Manedié
Aree
Scypio
Pouiba
Ciltorial
Iho
Perlii
Firat
Wits
Morten
Bryan
Tean
Stats
Palethiah
Trinity
Bevin
Mdiy
Staroh
Areo
Jose
Amiater
Birming- Amer
Soplemtier
Eisnef
Mtiindry
Yewlay P
Atrike Pietek
Eg New York
Contes
MS York
Morey Seneral
Nebraska
Poe
Kansas City
Lis Paalleve Loritation
Am ‘Ch Company
Mitedla
Atgo
Dissolu- Sinof
Mro Bryan
United States
Mal
Republican Party
Smyth
Tan
Fepilman
Smythia
Perialism
Hanna’s Chicago visit fuels party tensions over trust speech
Report says Hanna’s role as campaign manager is under scrutiny after his controversial remarks on trusts. President McKinley intervened and halted further trust speeches. Hanna then canceled dates in the Dakotas and Nebraska, choosing Chicago appearances instead amid Democratic opposition.
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Chicago
Hanna
Canton
McKinley
Mark
Cald
Hanow
Indiana
Jones
Democratic Committee
Lorimea Wastrict
Dpa- Kota
Nebraska
Washington
Foranton
Trust
Ohio
United States
Proses
Mark Hanna
Dakota
Perry Heath
Congressman Land
Mr.Bryan
Bryan Campaign Tour Moves Through Nebraska
Speech at several towns drew fewer shouts for rivals while Attorney General Smyth announced he would not be barred from speaking. James Hamilton Lewis followed with a broad political address as Bryan planned a nationwide tour from Lincoln starting at 7 next morning and not returning to Nebraska until days before the election.
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Bryan
Smyth
Dons
Smith
J. Hamilton Lewis
Washington
Lincoln
Nebraska
Roosevelt’s Scribner’s fragments on Spanish American War
Verbatim excerpts recount Civil War era scenes with Roosevelt and allies. The text describes an exchange of fire near trenches, a display of gallantry by colored infantrymen, and a tense moment where leaders threaten discipline. It notes J Milton Turner as a former minister to Liberia and an organizer.
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Ewan
Henry Bardshaw
Howse
J J. Milton Turner
United
Liberia
Republian
Steady Converts to Bryan Drive in New York
In a letter to the Journal the writer reports a steady drift toward Bryan and Stevenson across New York State since the Kansas City convention. The letter notes Republicans and independents shifting to the Democrats over issues like tariff and imperial policy, with October meetings planned and a slate of Democratic leaders named. James K. McGuire chairs the Democratic State Campaign Committee.
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Bryan
New York State
Stevenson
Kansas City
New York
Brean
Fourke Cochran
Stanchfield
Stone
Campbell
John W. Crosby
Harry Vrooman
Corgroseman Williams
Bryay
Bill
Roosevelt foes organize to defeat Roosevelt in 1900
The passage notes a colored veteran group planning a rally to oppose Roosevelt's stance after his Spain war service remarks. It highlights Hon. John J. Waller as a prominent black leader and former U S consul, who supported Bryan and spoke against Roosevelt. It references Bryan's Indianapolis address and a push for Bryan's nomination.
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Bryan
Turner
Spain
Roosevelt
San Jinhu
Turners
John J. Waller
United States
Madagascar
Harrison
Katais
Republican National Committee
Indianapolis
United Statin Itz
Ernat Lincoln
William Jonninga Bryan
Wisconsin Republicans shaken as Democrat Lou Gr. Robmunch campaigns
In Milwaukee on September 25 Lou Gr. Robmunch, Democratic candidate for governor, tours Waupaca Wausin, Columbia and Dane counties, rallying large audiences and pledging confidence in Democratic State and National tickets. He cites packed Madison meeting, vows to debate La Follette who declines citing prearranged engagements.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lou
Gr. Robmunch
Waupaca
Waushira
Columbia
Dane Counties
Wistonarq
Dane County
Madison
McKinley
la Follette
Pack
la ‘Follette
Madlean
Maillgan
Canvassing Shifts in Chicago Wards Brighten Bryan Prospects
A Chicago study reports strong German influence in the Twenty-first ward with Bryan leading, despite Republican roots. The canvass by experienced pollers suggests low cost and higher reliability, with initial and second checks in the Thirty-first ward confirming Bryan's favorable outlook in a heavily Republican precinct.
Pictures of Coal Mine Life and Iowa Campaign Setbacks
Henry D. Lloyd’s pictures contrast life in coal regions with profits of mine operators. The piece links Spring Valley to Braidwood and Scranton, cites brutal labor history, and notes 1887-88 riot suppression. It also reports Harry Weaver in Des Moines facing depleted funds and waning GOP support amid expectations of losses in Iowa congressional seats.
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Henry DD. Lloyd
Lfe
Spring Valley
Braidwood
Beacon Street
Boston
Punxuutawney
Scranton
Lebizh Valley
Penneyivenia
Brazil
Ind
Brazil ‘Black Coal Company
Milners
Minera
Hocking Valley
Pinkerton
Cauphal
Reading
Congressional Committee
Bryan Will Carry Chicago As Democratic Gains Reported
Chicago poll results released by the Democratic county committee predict a Bryan plurality between 45,000 and 50,000 in Chicago, with Alschuler ahead of the Republican ticket outside the city. Officials say about half of the 127 precincts have reported and the canvass shows a swing toward the Democrats, reversing McKinley’s Chicago margin from four years ago.
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Chicago
Bryan
Alschuler
Democratic County Committee
McKinley
Democratic Club Organizes in Cameron Texas
The Cameron Democratic Club formed at the county court house with John H. Bickett named permanent chairman and John M. Sharp permanent secretary. About forty members enrolled and a future meeting set for Friday the 28th with Hon. C. F. McAnally as speaker. The effort aims to organize Democratic clubs at every voting place in the county.
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Democratic Club
Cameron
Texas
Democrata of
Taat
Court
Brysa and Stevenson Club
John H Bickett
John M. Sharp
Sam Streetsman
Jet ‘T Kemp
W. W. Chambers
C. F. McAnally
Georgetown Democrats Hear Captain Opp In Fort Worth Talk
Georgetown Democratic Club in Texas hosted Captain Frederick Opp of Limno who spoke on anti imperialism for about ninety minutes. The Bryan and Stevenson club audience applauded the speech and expressed thanks, reflecting the group’s shared sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Democratic Club
Georgetown
Texas
Frederick Opp
Limno
Bryan and Stevenson Club
Opp
Republican convention called for Texarkana October 6
Texarkana on October 6 will host a delegated Republican convention to elect a chairman and officers for the next two years and to conduct other incidental business related to the convention. Spencer, chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee for the district, issued the call.
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Texarkana
Texas
Spencer
Republican Congressional Committee
Brookshire Losses Tallied After Severe Storm
Brookshire Texas residents certify losses from September 8 storm totaling more than 50 thousand dollars for buildings stock and crops. The estimate includes mills depots churches schools and residences with further losses anticipated to raise the total.
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Brookshire
Texas
Boaran
Morthante
Citizen
American Brewing
Brookshire Colton Company
W. Donigan Brothers
J. H. Ferguiso
EB. Murrey
G. Mannaian
G. Harri
Nesbitt & Quinn
H. Adama
H. Cohen
W. Ll. Donald
Jacob Caprivian & Co
Missouri, Kaneoy and Texas
Colored
Sam Leonard
Nlster
Dobby George
A. Pearson
Dock Davis
Court House
Jal
P. Kellner
Tom Barker
W. J. Cooper
W. J. Cooper, Sr
C. Garrett
H. C. Cunningham
Anna Kenmerke
HH. Kitemanh
Croudy Jeohnson
Sally Cramers
H. Hartung
Gus Ondo
E. Muney
BK. W. Cummings
John H. Ferguson
J. G. Kellner
W. FF. Donald
Max Kellner
Cunsingham
Jay
Cuny
Paul Malina
Sonst Eprse
Ald
Bat
Spee
Mr Good
Eumonite
Austin Nanigt
Governor Roosevelt Escapes Violence at Victor Miners Meeting
Theodore Roosevelt faced a hostile crowd near Cripple Creek as a small group of agitators disrupted a meeting. He spoke at Armory hall, defended anti trust platform remarks, and left uninjured amid thrown missiles and pushing crowds. The Roosevelt party proceeded by special train toward Cripple Creek after the incident.
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Cripple Creek
Golo
Roosevelt
Victor
Armory Hall
Kansas City
New York
Richard Croker
Hodnevell
Gorermor
Hull
Sherman Kell
Irving Hale
Colorado
Unite States
Wolwott
Frank C. Good
Flormdo
Rooeevelt
Pawle M. Sullivee
I Khakl
Alden
Roonevelt
Bie Spho
Crippin Creek
Denver
Denver and
Theo
Yoon
Ormor
Colorado Midland
Midland
Cripple Crook
Roosevelt speaks at three indoor meetings in Cripple Creek
In Cripple Creek Colorado Governor Roosevelt headline the three indoor meetings drawn by orderly and appreciative crowds. Sanston Wolcott Lodge and others spoke alongside the governor at the events held in the evening.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Septinalioy
Roosevelt
Thie City
Sanstorn Wolcoit
Lodge
Campaign heats up in Detroit as Wellington and mayors speak
In Detroit on September 25 a large Democratic mass meeting drew about 4000 people. Senator George S. Wellington of Maryland Mayor Jones of Toledo and Mayor W C Maybury of Detroit spoke in favor of the party platform and criticized imperial policy. The crowd applauded as they debated Philippine policy and wartime measures.
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Toledo
Wellington
Mich
Michigan
George S. Wellington
Maryland
Jones
W. C. Maybury
Dlangren
Roosevelt
Hryan
Audienea
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