Tammany’s grip on New York and the 1900 race
The author argues Tammany Hall has recaptured New York and will dominate the upcoming Democratic nomination and platform. They note Tammany’s uneasy stance on silver and predict a shift by 1900, suggesting Bryan would be repudiated if he clung to the 16 to 1 policy. The piece mentions mounting support for John R. McLean as a possible presidential boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
New York
Bryan
Tammanyites
Bryan S
Henry George Dead Affects Greater New York Mayoral Race
Henry George the free silver mayoral candidate for Greater New York died suddenly last Friday ending a campaign that spurred reform. He was a steadfast reformer whose death shifted support to his son Henry George Jr and influenced the race leading to Van Wyck’s election amid praise from many papers and funeral tributes from notable figures.
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Henry George
Greater
New York
Henry George, Jr
van Wyck
Tammany
Toveka
Election results and graft claims in Anderson county
The Star and Kansan reports Tuesday’s election results with J. W. Shields for treasurer and John J. Anderson for county commissioner winning by large margins. The piece criticizes Republican tactics, notes a tight race for county clerk, condemns state house walkways as corruptly contracted, and alleges kickbacks in capitol projects.
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J. W. Shields
John J. Anderson
Brown
Frank
Young
Bolson
Anderson County
Honest Confession on Kansas Republican Machine
The Lawrence World attacks party bosses and Powell Clayton links in Kansas politics. Brady urges contest of Senator Baker endorsements to resist machine control, denouncing Crum as unfit. The piece questions patronage distribution under Hanna and McKinley, urging unity behind Baker or risk the party’s decline.
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Lawrence
Athens
Kansas
Brady
Baker
Powel Clayton
Lit Crum
Crum
Republican Party
Arkansas
Powell Clayton
Senator Baker
The
Kansas City Gazette
Leland
McKinley
Hanna
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Hanna
Union Pacific Bought By Reorganization Committee
The main line was sold to the re-organization committee for about 57.5 million dollars with no other bidders. Government losses run several million, while the price exceeds what it would have been without public opposition to the plan. The Topeka Independent raises state railroad questions and Kansas may pursue state ownership as a remedy, echoed by the Topeka Advocate and Governor Leedy’s stance on enforcing Kansas laws.
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Morrill Redeemer
Leedy
Capitol
State House
Star
Kansan
Union Pacific Railroad
Monilay
Rim
Republican Party
Topeka
Albert Griffin
Kansas
Peffer
Malicious Slanderer Speech Mentions Union Pacific Deal
In Bellaire Ohio Mark Hanna faced a crowd query on the Union Pacific affair. The Associated Press notes his denial of knowledge prior to senate days and accuses Harris and McKinley of shifting blame. The piece questions government losses and hints at Nebraska silver forces influencing the Nebraska race.
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Mark Hanna
Bellaire
Ohio
Union Pacific
Associated Press
Cleveland
Union Pacific Railway
Senate
Harris
Kansas
McKinley
United States
Topeka Independent
Postal savings banks urged by banker in Galesburg
P I Brown of the Galesburg National Bank advocates postal savings banks as a tool to teach saving, especially to the young, and to seed broader financial growth. He argues banks and bankers won’t oppose them and sees them as an adjunct to business, similar to Sunday school to church. Ex-President Harrison is cited as supporting reform like the Initiative and Referendum, with mixed political fallout noted.
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P. I. Brown
Galesburg National Bank
Galesburg
Postal
Chicago
Epr Tor
Harrison
Independence Star
Kun~ San
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Champe
Asp
Anna Champe
Associte Editors
Noy
Shields and Anderson
John Brisben Walker
Cosmopolitan
Hamlin Gatland
Allo
Tux
Mail Not Breeze
Brown-Johnson-Trigg
Tai
McNall
Boyle
Nebraska
Klsas
Tny
Gorman
Maryland
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