Bryanism Gains Ground as Republicans Foresee Defeat
The Chicago News reports Bryan's four hundred thousand Eastern votes show growing Bryanism. The piece likens Republicans to a failing machine and praises Democrats who fought slavery while warning of Hannaism’s excess. It argues America’s future lies in equal rights, education, and firm public spirit under a republic, not plutocracy, urging continued reform and courage. Jo MeDill.
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Bryan
Chicago News
John C. Calhoun
Buchannan
McKinley
Stanton
Lincoln
Grant
Sheridan
Hancock
Sickles
Rosecrans
America
Jeff Davis
Greece
Rome
Washington
Proposals to expand supreme court judges debated by voters
The writer argues for direct public votes on all major laws using initiative and referendum. They question why the people should not decide broader legislative measures and express no clear objection to expanding judicial authority through a constitutional amendment.
Socialism Defined as From Each According to Ability
A clipped quotation notes socialism as “From each according to his ability, to each according to his deeds” attributed to Ellensburg Dawn. Kinactly. The line suggests socialism would pose little obstacle if understood.
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Ellensburg
Wash
Scheme of expansion league aims to annex Canada and Ireland
The Chicago Record reports on an expansion league promising to annex Canada and Ireland to the United States. Details are vague now, with a million circular letters mailed to families. Vice presidents include Mark Hanna, William Jennings Bryan, Adlai Stevenson, and Senator Jones. more prominent men are involved. Further particulars will be published as learned.
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Chicago Record
Canada
Ireland
United States
Fuill
Legue
League
Mark Hanna
Wm. J. Bryan
Adlai Stevenson
Senator Jones
Boers Will Win, Major McBride Tours New York
Major John McBride, former commander of the Irish brigade recruited here, now in New York, speaks warmly for the Boer cause predicting ultimate Boer victory despite recent reverses.
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John McBride
New York
Enduring Faith in Justice and Party Principles
John P. Atgeld defends the Democratic Party’s mission to uphold equality and justice. He praises Bryan as the movement’s idol, claims he remains ahead by some two million votes, and denounces corporate pressure supporting McKinley. He warns that victory means safeguarding the republic from Wall Street influence and Haminitionist corruption.
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Wall Street
Cleveland
Bryan
Hnmanity
Corporation Cressures
McKinley
Democratic Party
John P. Atgeld
Trial of Jessie Morrison in Olin Castle killing draws mixed verdict
Wichita Democrat reports the two week long trial of Jessie Morrison for the murder of Mrs. Olin Castle at Idorado. The paper notes blame largely rests on Castle and suggests Morrison is demented. It accuses local church and Republican papers of political manipulation to influence the case.
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Jessie Morrizon
Olin Castle
iDorady
Liere
Morrison
Wichita Democrat
Jessie Morrison
Methodist Church of
HlDorado
Republican
Morrisons
Misa Morrison
Culor
Tax on Tea Keeps, Beer Tax Cuts Spark Debate
In a heated exchange the case for reducing the tea war tax faltered as brewers argued beer is essential. Tea dealers contributed little to the Republican fund, leaving the tea tax intact while $0,000,000 of beer tax was removed.
McKinley's message no chill for trust magnates says Topeka Journal
The Topeka State Journal notes that reading McKinley’s message will not frighten the trust magnates, implying the address fails to alarm big financiers. The remark frames the politics of the era and the reaction of business leaders to presidential messaging.
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Topeka State Journal
McKinley
Stolen gold-trimmed pipe with leather case reported
A report from Lat 0 near Custer notes a theft of a gold-trimmed pipe with a leather plush-lined case. The item is described as having a French Urine pipe with gold trim around the bowl and stem. A reward is offered for information leading to the return of the pipe.
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Custer
Textbook price law backlash and trust pressure voiced
The Wellington Voice argues that a legislature fixed maximum textbook prices, and now the book companies push for higher costs as trusts regain power. Superintendent Nelson joins calls for higher levies on the public, urging repeal of the law or accepting higher prices across all goods.
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Nelson
Hevier
Wellington Voice
Burron Court of Public Opinion in Senate Race
The Wellington Voice condemns J. R. Burron for debt failures claiming his notes are worthless and he seeks senate placement to repay through theft. It labels him devoid of principle and warns he would not be a credit to the state if elected while predicting he would head the Republica caucus.
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J. R. Burron
Mulganes
Senate
Republica Caucus
Wellington Voice
Senate bill seeks five life judges for Philippine Islands
A bill from Senator Stewart proposes appointing five supreme judges in the Philippine Islands for life at $20,000 yearly each. The U S Supreme Court may review decisions of the Philippine court, signaling a step toward imperialism as the cost falls on the people.
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Senate
Stewart
Philippine Islands
United States Supreme Court
Philippine Court
Republicans urged to govern for people in Kansas
The Wichita Democrat argues Republicans should legislate in the interest of the people and govern honestly rather than aim to destroy the People’s party or the Democratic party. It reminds readers that martyrs’ blood is the seed of the church as a warning and exhortation.
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People's Party
Democratic Party
Kansas
Wichita
Towne Appointed to Senate to Fill Davis Vacancy
Cuartey Towne is named to the United States Senate to replace the late Senator Davis. With Davis near his term’s end, Towne’s brief appointment honors his statesmanship and worth.
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Cuartey" Towne
United States Senate
Senator Davis
Davis
Towne
Factory layoffs follow election in Ohio town
An early 20th century note from the Winfield Iree Press reports in Painesville Ohio that a pasteboard notice pasted the night before the election urged Workingmen not to dampen factory fires. The day after the election thirty five men were laid off for the winter.
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Painesvill
Ohio
Winfield Iree Press
Revival of Merchant Marine by Repealing Protection Laws
An editorial in the Wichita Democrat argues that reviving the U S merchant marine requires repealing protection laws that block buying ships abroad and admitting them to American registry. It contends swift action would create sufficient ships.
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Wichita Democrat
Cutcaco Voters Likely To Decide On Street Railway Plan
Cutcaco residents may vote on a proposition to municipalize the city street railways as the public ownership idea gains traction. The measure gathers interest amid discussions of urban transit control.
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Cutcaco
Public Ownership Becomes Paramount in Public Debate
Winfield Free Press urges placing public ownership at the forefront of current policy discussions, arguing for visibility and priority in shaping community control and accountability.
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Winfield Free Press
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