Goodbye to the Democratic Party from a reformer
An old reformer laments the Democratic convention in St Louis led by William J Bryan. He praises Bryan’s ideals but condemns the platform's abandonment of the gold standard and income tax, charging Parker and Davis with Wall Street ties and declaring support for reform should shift away from Bryan’s camp.
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St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Commoner
William Jennings Bryan
Moses
Bryan
Parker and
Davis
Parker
Sheehan
Judge Parker
Belmont
Wall Street
Trusts
Mr. Bryan
The Money Question's Dead in Chicago Reform Song
A satirical verse from a Chicago publication argues that the money question is not dead. It lists rising prices for food coal milk gas and clothing, blaming officials and those who fear the old financial pressures. The piece names multiple common workers and families facing higher costs and asks who claims the money question is dead.
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Jones
Brown
Brooks
Smith
Little James
Ned
Grace
Standard Oil Buys German Rival in Europe
A Berlin dispatch reports Standard Oil bought controlling interest in German American Petroleum, the strongest European rival. German newspapers warn of American influence, fearing John D. Rockefeller may sway Germany's government as well if not checked.
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Berlin
Standard Oil Company
Rockefellers
Telega Oil Company
John D
Watson Leads Band Wagon as 1904 Vote Expectation Grows
Garnett Journal notes Tom Watson remains the sole figure to persist in the band wagon since 1896. Ottawa grants an electric line franchise to Hugh A. Holmes after earlier rejection, with conditions: the road must begin operations into Ottawa within eighteen months.
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Tom Watson
Tom
Or‘tawa
Kansas City
Hugh A. Holmes
Holmes
Ottawa
Reservoir Burst Destroys Valley In Pa Dam Failure
The Citizens Water Company reservoir at Scottdale Pa burst on Monday night flooding the valley with 300 million gallons of water. Damaged machinery and reservoir costs run to at least 50020 dollars. Messengers warned residents just hours before inundation, saving hundreds of lives.
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Citizens’ Water Company
Scottdale
Hurst
Madison Square Garden to host Bryan and Cleve bout
The Topeka State Journal notes public anticipation for a possible joint platform event at Madison Square Garden. Details awaited include ring size glove weight and whether the affair will be a decisive finish. Public interest centers on how the event will unfold and its boxing implications.
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Ture
Bryan
Cleveland
Madison Square Garden
Topeka State Journal
Parker Endorsers Praise Parker for Safe Government
A set of endorsements praises Parker with quotes from Grover Cleveland August Belmont John D. Rockefeller and Hoke Smith. They call Parker abundantly gratified by nomination the man of the hour and safe in discharging obligations.
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Parker
Grover Cleveland
August Belmont
John D. Rockefeller
Hoke Smith
President Roosevelt Reconsiders Meeting Colorado Miners
A miners delegation sought an interview with President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay to press for a Colorado trouble inquiry. He initially declined but later summoned the miners. After deliberation they prepared a second delegation, though no results were reported yet.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Colorado
Populists split over Watson and Parker in Kansas
In Independence Times letter writers debate the Populist stance on Watson and Parker. The author notes dwindling Watson support among Populists, recalls 1896 loyalties, criticizes Editor Young for shifting positions, and asserts no proof Watson betrayed principle for party success.
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Watson
Neck of the Woods
Parker
Wall Street
Tom Watson
H. W. Young
Independence Times
Young
Kansas
Sewall
Roosevelt
Abe Steinberger
Parker faction dominates Town Democratic convention
The Town Democratic convention this week was controlled by the Parker crowd. An effort by Hearst or silver factions to rally around old leaders failed. Ex-Chairman Maxwell, Eighth district and former state committee chair, offered his resignation as several former Hearst men left the gathering.
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Parker
Hearst
Silver
Maxwell
Eighth
State Committee
Man weighs party wins over local ethics in Garnett Journal
The Garnett Journal quips on a man who prioritizes party success in local matters over the city and county’s moral and commercial interests, contrasting it with a figure who places national party triumph over the country’s welfare.
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Garnett Journal
Prices rise as meat costs climb for secretary Shaw
THINGS continue to come the way of Secre tary Shaw. Prices of meat are steadily ad vancing.
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Shaw
Topeka State Journal
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Mafnes
O.ghampe
Anna Onampe
Bator JM
ALE
Malantier
HHO Parrett
Kyideestatti
Democratic Party
Jaez
E. Kiser
Chicago
Europe
Kat
Adams
Ndertaking
Vaughn
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