Bryan era rhetoric dominates local race musings
JO McDILL'S MUSINGS argue that Republican fusion with imperialism and money power threatens free silver and tariff principles. The writer backs Bowman for representative and Riggs for judge, condemns Horton, Baker, and anti-populist factions, and urges steadfast support for Democratic and Populist lines against consolidation and one man rule.
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Veterans Who Marched With Sherman Shift To Bryan
Edward W. Freeman and sixteen civil war veterans from Kokomo, Indiana, who marched with Sherman, renounced McKinley and will vote for Bryan. Freeman, a longtime newspaperman and former postmaster, supports Kern for governor and notes local support is solid for Bryan, with few switching back.
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Wanamaker Seeks Quay in Political Move
John Wanamaker targets Matt Quay, seeking political advantage as Quay appeals to McKinley for trial. D L Reed, U S consul to Madrid, has died alongside ex Postmaster General Wilson and author Charles Dudley Warner.
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Abolish the Court of Appeals Debate in Kansas
The Kansas Commoner editorial argues against amending the state constitution to expand the supreme court from three to seven and abolish the court of appeals. It warns of a Republican shift, loss of legislative oversight, increased costs, and slower justice, urging voters to defeat the amendment.
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Trusts vs Public Ownership Debate Cited Across Papers
Letters discuss whether good trusts exist and favor the idea of a public monopoly. J A Vath cites the post office as an example, while Willis J Abbott’s Kansas City Star piece is praised for explaining a nationwide solution. The Kansas Democrat endorses replacing private trusts with public ownership by uniting all people inside the system.
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How Trusts Effect Kansas This Year
Statement from the State Register notes that 1900 Kansas wheat buys less lumber nails tinware hardware saddlery shoes queensware sugar and medicine than in 1896, and a day’s labor buys less of these goods. Critics reject McKinley prosperity and Hanna’s call for four more years of the full dinner pail.
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