Texas Party Faction Clash Sparks Telegram Salvo
RB H R Green son of a famed woman millionaire and longtime Texas Republican chair accuses Mark Hanna of recognizing C A Lyon as Texas party head. He sends Hanna a sharp telegram recalling a Chicago remark about fools in politics and offering political favors in return.
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RB. H. R. Green
Texas Republican Committee
Mark Hanna
C. A. Lyon
Texas
Hanna
Lyon
Chicago
Republican scheme prompts passes for Bryan voters
A city source alleges passes are being offered to young Bryan supporters to travel to Indian Territory to secure land, claiming a November opening and elections timing will keep them away. The scheme targets Bryan voters and delays by using travel before and after the election.
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Bryan
Indian Territory
Ater
That is what Mark Hanna says on trusts
A Kansas story notes that the National Publishing Company claims there are no trusts yet ships a book defending trusts to Republican committees. It reports chairman Ridgely of the Populist committee holds a letter from the book trust and that thousands of copies are distributed in the state.
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Mark Hanna
National Publishing Company
Kansas Republican Committee
Ridgely
McKinley Declares Support for Bimetallic Currency Policy
In his 1900 House speech, President McKinley advocates the largest use of silver in U S currency. He argues for equal credit to silver and gold, opposing discrimination, and calls for a double standard to utilize both metals as money. The Congressional Record notes the official report of June 19, 1900, Volume 21, page 6447.
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William McKinley
House of Representatives
Congressional Record
Rush to New York drawing GOP fire and praise for Colonel Little
The Kansas City Times notes Bryan’s New York reception alarms Republicans who rush speakers from elsewhere. A meeting urged F B Dawes to "skin" Colonel Ed Little, who once aided Dawes’s ill son in Manila and Honolulu. Dawes now speaks highly of Little, solidifying their acquaintance.
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F. B. Dawes
Leavenworth
Ed Little
Dawes
Colonel Little
Kansas
Manila
Fred Funston
Honolulu
Kansas City Times
Payne declines large McKinley bet offer in Illinois
Tax Chicago Record reports Henry C. Payne vice chair of the Republican committee offered to bet on Bryan. J. J. Townsend banker produced a $25,000 certified check and sought Payne who said he lacked funds for a big bet. Townsend proposed any portion of Payne's Illinois McKinley majority proposition or any amount from 1000 to 100000, Payne refused.
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Chicago
Henry C. Payne
Republican Committee
Bryan
J. J. Townsend
Payne
Townsend
Illinois
McKinley
Wage compare argues over prosperity in 1896 and today
A Missouri Pacific section-hand earned $1.00 per day in 1896 and a Santa Fe worker $1.25. Both get the same wages today while prices for rent and nearly all goods have risen by about double and more. The note questions if this constitutes true prosperity.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad
Stanley's Private Secretary to Tour State with Opie Read
Hen nery Allen, private secretary to Sister Stanley, will tour the state with Opie Read of the Arkansaw Traveller fame. With Stanley and Hennery away from Topeka, who will affix Stanley's rubber stamp to state papers.
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Hennery Allen
Opie Read
Arkansaw
Hennery
Topeke
Javor Schoonover Delivers Noted Speech in Garden City
Javor Schoonover spoke to a large audience in Garden City on Wednesday night. The dispatch called it one of the finest speeches delivered in Western Kansas during this campaign.
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Javor Schoonover
Garden City
Kansas
Wachinblatt Endorses Bryan In Illinois Republican Voice
The Nashville Germany language Wachinblatt, a strong Illinois publication with Republican alignment, proclaims its support for William Jennings Bryan signaling a clear endorsement in the political landscape.
Republicans Claim Kansas Win By Large Margin
In a political scene the Republicans forecast a strong Kansas victory with a wide margin claiming a 25 point lead and a cop majority. They cite past gains asserting a 50 000 vote advantage in 1996 plus public support for a soap trust tribute from washer women.
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Kansas
State
Conway Marshall, Our Next State Treasurer
Conway Marshall is doing good work for the state ticket from Bryan to road overseer. Every citizen of Anderson county should see how big they can make his majority.
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Conway Marshall
Bryan
Anderson County
Pennsylvania miners strike remains active with powder price dispute
The report last week claimed the Pennsylvania miners strike ended, but operatives still strike over demanding two prices for powder. Comparisons to 1896 show Republicans praising hard times while condemning wandering tramps.
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Pennsylvania
Klondike Saloons Run Despite Governor’s Effort
Eleven saloons in the Klondike district operate as Governor Stanley exerts a desperate push to close them. Officials report ongoing licenses and permits remain active while local patrons continue frequenting establishments.
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Klondike
Stanley
Campaign Attacks Forecasted Ahead of Late Election Reports
A speaker warns that lies about candidates will be circulated widely, predicting a rash of defamatory reports by Republicans in the coming days, with urgency that replies will come too late to counter the spread.
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Tuere
Cudahy Packing Faces Alleged Disfranchisement Move
The Tu Cudahy Packing Company reportedly disfranchised 200 workers by transferring them from Omaha to Kansas City two months before an election. It is also claimed the firm planned sending staff from Kansas City to Omaha.
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Tu Cudahy Packing Company
Omaha
Kansas City
Owamaha
Populist Nominee Withdrawn Plans McKinley Speak
A withdrawn Populist congress nominee for Kansas Seventh district writes the Nabri Republican committee offering to campaign for McKinley in the state. Bryan boosters show confusion over Delaware County Kansas staying power. Bryan mocks a per-list, while Spencerport workers question map accuracy. Peoria mill workers face indefinite layoff affecting 1800+. Boston minister Fisher, once McKinley backer, now sides with Bryan.
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I. P
Congress
Republican Committee
Nabri
McKinley
Delaware County
Kansas
Bryan
Mark
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