Jones and Searles face trust charge amid cotton case
In a fierce dispute, Senator J K Jones as Democratic campaign chair and J E Searles, a Wall Street magnate, are linked to the American Cotton Company. The firm, said to control patents and machinery for cotton ginning, allegedly monopolizes the field and extracts tribute from ginners. Bryan’s stance on trusts is debated as the duo are portrayed as a powerful monopoly cluster shaping campaign funds and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Jones
Demwcrratis Patinos
E Searles
Wall Street
Tezane
Jobe E Searles
Uke Organisation
Cencer
Aye Hie
Texas
Mtate
American Cotton Company
Nicoll
Bryan
St Louis
Rusia
Wouth
Jones-Searles
Jovels Exid
William Jennings Bryan
Louis
Amrican Cotton Company
American For
Heaz
Trusta
Bia
Brian
Federal Steel Company
Iron and Steel
Petoral Steel
American Steel & Wire Company
Republic Irosie Steel Company
National Steel Company
Carcegis Company
Blaine’s Tale On Coin Age And National Debate
James C. Blaine recounted a story claiming to be his best possession as the greenback era thrived for a period. The improvised dialogue describes a scene in a grocery chair where a speaker argues the United States should pursue monetary policy, asserting any reform could influence national affairs.
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James C. Blaine
Tee United
Employees Favor McKinley at Marshall Field’s Wholesale Dept
A voluntary signature drive circulated among about 1,000 workers in Marshall Field & Co’s wholesale department aimed at gauging political preference. The vote yielded 703 yes for McKinley with 51 total voters, showing a McKinley majority without management coercion.
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Marchall Field & Co
McKinley Commercal Men
Marehel Field & Co
Elgo
Sige
Asc
Mbo
McKinley
Silly season and Democratic campaigns clash in New York
The piece mocks ongoing political theater as Pitchfork Tillman and Van Wiek feature in anti expansion and trust planks. It notes Tammany Hall’s role in shaping the New York Democratic state convention by backing a candidate linked to McKinley's expansion policy and condemning a Ramapo graft scheme of 760000.00.
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Tillman
South Carolina
Kansas City
van Wiek
New York
Tammany Hall
Tammany
Wool figures concisely stated in protest table
There is no feature of our agricultural or other industries which shows more clearly the benefits of the protective policy and the adversity of free trade than wool. The facts are clearly stated in the following table.
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Ely
Kansas Farmers Prosperity During McKinley Era
Fragmented OCR notes claim near one hundred million wealth added to Kansas farmers under McKinley. Mentions 1899 data and voter intent for Republicans. Clumsy text with many garbled terms.
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Kansas
McKinley
Memphis Commercial Appeal backs Ervan amid Philippine question
The Memphis newspaper endorses Ervan, asserting the Philippines must be viewed for its commercial value and not through political rhetoric. The piece argues leaders are seen as pirates or untrustworthy by many, while voters grow wary of the politicians’ claims.
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Bryan
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Ervan
Phillippines
Portofolio of Trade Finds Growth Under New Law
A scrambled news snippet notes business growth amid new regulation affecting trade between the island and United States. It mentions practical implementation and a shift in commerce, with emphasis on how firms adapt to altered legal conditions and markets.
Farmers Face Rising Prices Yet Output Dips in Nomination Note
Between July and the nomination date for Mr Bryans presidency the price of principal farm products rose 45.4 percent with no decreases for wheat corn fat hog beef cotton wool hay or butter while purchases by farmers grew only 19 percent. Sugar tea and some others fell. The document asserts official verifiability from public records and argues farmers face a mismatch between rising costs and policy prospects affecting their support.
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Lim
Bryans
Bryan on pension records and wartime debts
W J Bryan discusses a pension deficit labeled 16.008, 60 and the impact of penalona on future appropriations. He argues that pension costs will rise as Congress must fund presidents and war-related debts, warning that generations may endure long after the war. He notes government defense of its stance amid perceived injury to veterans. At 32, a provocative remark closes the piece.
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Belp
W. J. Bryano
Gma
the World-Herald
Missouri's Cheat Gain Under Republica Rise
Mispert claims wealth growth of 128000 under President McKinley era, citing livestock and crop values to argue Republican strength in Missouri. Figures include 890,710,709 in livestock value and 112,406,350 in crops amid campaign framing by SHRIANTO-THALLASS Bank Geposita.
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Republica
McKinley
Lvs
Scues Shrianto — Thallass Bank Geposita
Freight rates drop benefit farmers under new policy era
Rail freight costs have fallen since the last Democratic administration, lowering the per mile rate for goods transport. The reduced charges allow producers to move foods to markets more cheaply, improving overall market access and pricing dynamics.
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United
Railroads Move Freight Across United States
Fragmented OCR text notes railroads carrying freight, mentioning tons moved and references to Demersets and rate differences. The readable details include percentages and tonnage, but the fragmentary source limits a precise event or outcome.
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United Bests
Rilsteses
Civil War Figure General John McClernand’s Turbulent Career
A fragmented 19th century sketch covers John McClernand born May 3 1812 in Kentucky his early legal career and frontier upbringing. It notes his Civil War service in the Mexican and Civil Wars his rise to major and role in Vicksburg before clashes with Ulysses Grant and a contested version of orders, all described in a rough, garbled account.
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McCiernand
Fort Doaston
Biliob
Sherman
Vickeburg
Vicksburg
McClernand
Grant
McClermand
Great
McCier
Early career of a 19th century Illinois politician
The article traces the early life and political rise of a Illinois figure, from founding a democratic party paper in Shawneetown in 1836, to service in the Gallatin County legislature, canal commission involvement, and his 1840s bids for lieutenant governor and Congress. It notes his role in the American War policy, a notable judiciary clash with Judge Theophilus W. Smith, and his later leadership in Utah and Volunteer forces, including actions with Governor Yates and President Lincoln, culminating in the McClernand controversy and subsequent restoration to command.
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Shawnetee
Gallatin County
Shaw- Beetows
Nots
Michigan
Theophilus W. Smith
Smith
McClernand
McChernand
United States Cesatar
Stephen A Douglas
Sidney Breese
Showen
McMernand
Congres
Congress
Upes
Dedhenaville
Rorinefield
Comarese
T Harrie
Territory of
Utah
Richard Yates
Cairo
Yates
Washington
Lincoln
Snd
Scott
Great Siberian Railway Promises Bright Future
A optimistic report by commercial agent Rowis Cooke highlights the great Siberia railway as transforming penal settlements into a budding nation. The line has already drawn thousands of settlers, opened gold deposits, and spurred rapid development, exporting industry and resources as Siberia rises among leading gold producers.
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Gheriss
Liberia
Australia
Felly Fare and Farm Named by Ogee A T Webh
Ogee A T Webh plans a new farm name Felly Farm near Twelve Mile bows in Portland. He undertakes to reshape the land into a wagon wheel form with a central axis. Yesterday he visited Pleasant Home and ordered 30 000 feet of metal to lay out the project.
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A. T. Webh
Portland
Pleasant Home
Peatvieiog
Unclear OCR Summary of Medical Test Notes
Fragmentary OCR reflects a discussion of safe bow recommendations, testing, and chemical quantities like phosphoric acid. Mentions testing outcomes and possible references to diets or digestion, plus an unclear note about Ulver section. Details are garbled with missing names and context.
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Merce
Missouri
John McClernand
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Gore
Eyeckenridge County
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