Libel suit sparks arrest over cartoon depiction
The paper recalls last week's cartoon of Dr. G W Pilkington tearing a copy of the Ad- TATOR. Pilkington filed criminal libel and malicious slander charges in county court, naming W Champe and Anna Champe. Justice Harder scheduled Jan 7 at 10 a.m. for trial. The editors defend the gag as harmless, note public curiosity, and promise further remarks in a future issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Pilkington
W. ©. Champe
Anna Champe
Justice-of-the-Peace
Harder
Pilkington
Senator Peffer
North Side
Aetrayer
GREAT FINANCIERS AND MOR RILL INTERVIEW FUROR
A heated tirade attacks the gold reserve policy and bond issuance as treasonous. It rails at Cleveland and Carlisle, accuses Congress and Republicans of fraud, and predicts tax burdens and war risks. The piece notes Morrill’s interview on prohibition and St John’s Topeka talk, recounting Morrill’s evasive baby act response.
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Cleveland
Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
John Sherman
Morrill
St. John
Topeka
Court House
Dassire
Hamilton Hall
Initiative and Referendum call to unite reform forces
A Tacoma Sun article argues Direct Legislation and the Initiative and Referendum can unite reform movements to secure demands. Readers are urged to inform themselves and to demand broader reforms including prohibition, bonds limits, referendum, and universal suffrage, with reflections on 1896 and Grover Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma Sun
J. S. Casan
Monticello
Ind
Omaha
Party of Reform
The Prosperous Farmer and the Old Party Laughter
A satirical exchange depicts a farmer trading wood and corn for cigars to ridicule prosperity. The Agitator recounts the farmer and wageworker as equally prosperous, crediting their votes for old party candidates and laws, provoking laughter among bankers and senators.
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Tim
Morgan
Quay
Elkins
Constitution
Popular lecturer praised as party leader in era of populism
The article notes Joli and Brother Liamont as leading popular lecturers and describes St. John as America’s most popular lecturer for eleven years. It cites a Washington dinner hosted by Senator Elkins and Republican leaders, with Carter commending continued pursuit of credit policy and highlighting Populist vote growth as a strategic factor for the party’s ticket.
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Joli
Chicago
Brother Liamont
St. John
America
Constitution
New York
Washington
Dec
Elkins
Republican National Committee
Latcy
Carter
J. S. Clarkson
Iowa
J. H. Manley
Maine
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Wim. J. Campbell
Illinois
G. A. Hobart
New Jersey
Samuel Fessenden
Conneticut
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Topeka
Fragmented Civil War Era Verse and Political Allusions
A garbled 19th century collage mixes poems and political quips about Providence,Stillwater prisoners Thanksgiving treats, and calls for reform. It references Governor Morris, Grover Cleveland, and a broad mood of labor critique, ending with a fragmented plea for broader liberty and press rights.
Shoes Closeout at Ghiexts Shoe Store One Dollar Bargain
Closeout sale offers 300 pairs of men’s and women’s shoes at one dollar per pair. Goods described as clean and honest but with broken sizes and wornities, many originally priced 1.50 to 2.00. Limited stock, final sale regardless of cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghiexts
Old Year and Young Year in a Poetic Exchange
An excerpted verse exchange attributed to Nora Perry, portraying the old year lamenting its cold withdrawal and the young year boasting of prosperity. The dialogue shifts between winter imagery and hopeful worldly schemes, contrasting past regrets with future gifts and life’s grand plans.
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Ford
Hope
Nora Perry
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J. M. Avesannen, W. A. Anaxose
Mear
United States
Coe
KKER
Kansas City Times
South Carolina
John Skins Morrins
Grover Cleveland
Judge
Sutury tLe
Fantt
Jol
Ian
James Wartcose Riley
Yuk
Hinds
Stillwater
Turkey
Bankrupe
Ariel
Silver Knight
Giles
Colnagg
Obe-sahe
Wgetee Wien
Deuyglay
Prise
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