Chronicle backs Grover Cleveland for Democratic nomination
Last Saturday's Chicago Chronicle urged Grover Cleveland as the Democratic nominee for president next year. It called him the greatest living Democrat and predicted he would unite the party and restore integrity. The article notes dissent within the party and warns not all Democrats will back him.
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Chicago Chronicle
Grover Cleveland
the Chronicle
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Bryan
Grover
Harmony in Great Chunks Sparks Republican Feud
Political unrest erupts within the Republican ranks as Mort Albaugh and Tom Kelley clash publicly. Gomer Davies accuses Albaugh of pay for influence, prompting Davies to threaten a sharp counterattack. The piece notes ongoing internal strife and mocks harmony talk with a satirical tone.
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Mort Albaugh
Republican State Committee
Tom Kelley
Albaugh
Gomer Davies
Davies
Gomer
B’ar
Agin
Look to the Farmers in Crisis, Says Henry Clews
Henry Clews, Wall Street banker, warns of financial trouble from wild speculation and urges the country to rely on farmers to tide the nation through the crisis. He notes farmers are pivotal when skies darken and questions why they, as the bread earners, do not push for their advantage.
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Henry Clews
Wall Street
Big coal combine aims to control Pennsylvania output
The article reports that major coal companies have formed a combine to dominate Pennsylvania output, claiming one fourth of the territory and potential expansion. It notes railroads cannot operate mines by law but circumvent this by transferring holdings to the Pittsburg Coal Company, making the roads appear separate from mining while effectively linked. It argues government ownership of mines as the solution.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Coal Company
State coal mines ownership urged by Topeka papers
Topeka reports reveal Osage coal sells at 4.754 dollars per ton in Kansas City amid talk that state ownership and operation of coal mines could be beneficial. Public debate follows as prices and policy converge.
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Coal Trust
Kansas
Topeka
Osage Coal
Ligoranant Peagy Sets Sights On North Pole Return
Explorer Ligoranant Peagy announces plans for another expedition to locate the North Pole, detailing renewed preparations, funding steps, and anticipated routes as he aims to complete the quest begun in earlier journeys.
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Ligoranant Peagy
North Pole
Piano Contest Awards At County Fair Underway
The narrator reports the piano contest closed last Saturday, with Mrs. Lucy Bell winning the piano after receiving 9 400 votes and being awarded the instrument traveling from the factory. Miss Emma Fuller earned 5 700 votes and won the sewing machine.
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Lucy Bell
Emma Fuller
Labor Day Parade in Chicago Sets Record Attendance
The Chicago labor demonstration on Labor Day drew about 200000 participants including 5000 women. Four hundred seventeen unions joined the march, accompanied by 112 bands, marking the greatest event of its kind in the city.
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Chicago
Rotten gang at statehouse cited for county tax shifts
The Winfield Free Press accuses the state board of equalization of lowering their own counties while raising others, alleging arbitrary actions for selfish and party reasons. State Treasurer Kelley admits Miami county was reduced at his request to help his renomination, condemning public office as a private snap and blasting Republicans from Roosevelt to local bosses.
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State Board of Equalization
Kelley
Miami
Miami County
Roosevelt
Tlurrah
Winfield Free Press
Internal Revenue Figures Show Tobacco Alcohol Tax Revenue
The 1878 fiscal year report reveals massive U S consumption of cigars cigarettes whisky beer and tobacco. Tax receipts from whisky beer and tobacco totaled 223 016 131 of the 230 740 382 internal revenue tax take, delighting officials despite moralist dismay.
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United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
National Tribune
Tax mother of Congressman Curtis dies at 96 in Topeka
The mother of Congressman Curtis died last Friday evening at her North Topeka home at the advanced age of 96. She was mother to fourteen children and refused to leave her home during the flood, needing to be carried out by main force into a boat. The flood likely hastened her death after weeks of confinement to bed.
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Curtis
North Topeka
Fowler bill eyed as asset currency measure
Wnrart proposes an asset currency bill to be introduced in Congress next winter. Indiana bankers oppose it, arguing it would promote wildcat banks if enacted. They say current conditions suit them and favor leaving the system alone.
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Wnrart
Congress
Indiana
Railroad men urged to curb use of intoxicants
Tue Alton and Wabash railroad companies plan actions to remove workers who drink alcohol. They argue train crews must be steady and clearheaded due to the high responsibility for traveler safety and the lives of passengers in their hands.
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Tue Alton
Wabash
Kansas Democrat Committeeman Mention Declined
Daytn Overmyer is mentioned for the Democratic national committeeman post from Kansas but declines with thanks and passes the honor to Cal Bill Sapp described as a bright fellow with a big hat and a fondness for whisky.
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Daytn Overmyer
Kansas
Cal
Bill Sapp
Bill
Ice Cream Poisoning Scare Hits Denver
Denver reports indicate seventy five babies died this summer from milk dosed with formaldehyde. A large number of people were poisoned by ice cream adulterated in the same manner. Authorities urge avoiding creamery ice cream.
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Denver
Death by suicide at Eldridge House in Lawrence
Malcolm Conn proprietor of the Eldridge House at Lawrence cut his throat last Friday night after attempting to hang himself failing. An act of self inflicted death ends his business reverses.
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Malcolm Conn
National farmers trust organized for a gigantic effort
A national farmers trust has been formed promising a gigantic nationwide venture. Elevators are to be built in every state with more details to follow next week.
Railroads defer cattle rate increase decision
Railroads have decided not to advance cattle rates at present and will monitor market conditions before any changes. The postponement affects shipments and pricing plans across the region as producers await forthcoming guidance.
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Tus
Mrs Mel Mitchell Dies in Lincoln Township
Mrs Mel Mitchell of Lincoln township died yesterday. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow at Long Elm Church with Rev. Church conducting.
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Mel Mitchell
Lincoln Township
Long Elm
Church
Territory officials linked to private enterprises in Indian Territory
Sept. 4 report lists federal office-holders who are stockholders or officers in registered firms. Names include Dawes Commission members C R Breckenridge Pleasant Porter Tams Bixby along with W E Stanley Peter Foley Pliny Sloper and others connected to Enfaula Trust Company Canadian Valley Trust and various oil and gas companies.
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South McAuster
I. T
Indian Territory
Territory Court of Appeals
Secretary of State
Enfaula Trust Company
C. R. Breckenridge
Dawes Commission
Catherine C
Mary C
Northern District
Benjamin Colbert
Verdigris Oil and Gas Company
Midland Oil and Gas Company
James H. Huckelberry
Welch Gas and Oil Company
W. H. Dartough
Southern District
Jefferson Trust Company Stockholders Appeal Clerk Names
Jefferson Trust Company and stockholders are referenced with J W P Preeman as clerk of the court of appeals and HE F Fannin as clerk of the district court. The fragment notes organizational and judicial roles without further context or outcomes.
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Jefferson Trust Company
J. W. P. Preeman
Clerk Court of Appeals
HE. F. Fannin
Clerk District Court
Socialist Van Tour Promotes Socialism In Gar det
The Coming Nation operates three socialist gospel wagons to educate the public. One van will visit Garnett on September 18 and 16, led by state organizer Mrs Luella R Kraybill. Kraybill, a versatile writer and speaker, urges all to attend to hear what socialism really is.
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Garnett
Luella R. Kraybill
The Negro Is In This Country To Stay Quote
The Dublin Indiana Register cites a bold quote on race relations saying the Negro is here to stay and that white men created the problem by not facing the conditions. It emphasizes action over idle hope and reflects period attitudes in a quoted remark.
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Dublin
Ind
Secretary Law Deposits 2.5 Million to Aid Banks
Secretary Law has placed on deposit in St Louis banks 2,500,000 to assist the banks that furnished funds for the exhibition scheduled for next year.
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Law
St. Louis
CURBSTONE JOTTINGS AT SCHOOL DAYS AND FIRE FANS
The column riffs on school life and a recent Friday blaze noted with humor. It recalls pigeons in the cupola and students reciting as the fire unfolds, highlighting Quincy McAfee in a Sunday suit, postmaster Billie, reporters from News and Journal, and firefighters and bystanders observing the scene with wry commentary.
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Quince
Billie” Demi
Baton and
Schoonover
News and Journal
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