Political appeal and campaign snippets in a rural paper
The item quotes a Bryan Sewall Presidential ticket and Vandiver Drum for local posts. It rails against class legislation, urges fair laws for farmers and workers, and calls for government to treat all land and people alike. It mentions Hanna and a hoped roster of Stephens Seibert Lesueur Jourdan with county court records referenced.
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Fles
M. J. Piryan
Stephens
Seibert
Lesueur
Jourdan
Alabama election yields sweeping democratic victory
The Alabama state officers were chosen Monday with the entire ticket winning by about 40,000 to 41,000 votes and securing a two thirds majority in the legislature. Free silver remains prominent in the political discourse as observers note shifting support and regional debates. The Tar Doniphan Headlight reports on Williamsville senatorial convention with Dr. J G Page and Thos R Green contesting. Green wins the nomination amid strong backing.
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Alabama
Tar Doniphan
Williamsville
J.G. Page
Ripley County
Thos. R. Green
Bollinger County
Green
Tom Green Nominated Sparks GOP Battle in Bollinger
In Missouri coverage, Lighthead era chatter centers on Tom Green for state senator. Republicans face a split in Bollinger county as Democratic support and local editorials press for the candidacy amid accusations of campaign money and shameless tactics. Col. Hill’s Marais Hunt Press weigh in, while Ben Adams’ stomach signals tough lines against the rival.
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Ben Adams
Tom Green
Tax Cape Girardesu Democrat
Ton Green
Sixte
Tommy
Thomas R. Green
Lutesville
Williamsville
Robert Drum
Marble Hill
Col. Hill
Marais Hunt Press
Madison County
Silver Money and the Debate on Coinage in Chicago Record
The piece argues for unlimited coinage of silver to achieve cheaper money and higher prices. It critiques the gold standard as overvalued and cornered, claiming silver can lower prices and broaden purchasing power. It notes opposition from those preferring cheaper money and cites London Times sentiment.
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W. S. McCain
Chicago
London
New York
Boston
London Times
Free Silver and Gold Standards in Public Debate
Southeast Gazette outlines a political stance on money, arguing for free silver and a devalued gold standard to keep prices low and debts paid in cheaper currency. It critiques Cleveland and McKinley while railing against Rothschild influence, and closes with a note on Major James B. Dennis’s candidacy for Judge of the Court of Appeals Eastern District.
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Rothschild
Cleveland
Hyou
England
Mexico
Japan
McKinley
Wall Street
Southeast Gazette
James B. Dennis
Court of Appeals
Dennis Pene
Rae Rice
Southeast Missouri push for fair judicial nomination
The text argues that southeast Missouri has faced bias in judicial officer distribution and urges an August 15 nomination in St Louis. It praises Major Dennis for his long legal career, education, and high judicial regard, noting bipartisan support and a likely broad vote across parties.
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Missouri
St Louis
Dennis
Major Dennis
Trace Creek News Highlights and Local Notes
Dry hot weather keeps corn growing well while wheat is thrash finished. Oak Ridge resident D W Shell visits. L A Sittes gathers fodder early. Road overseer R C Alexander works the roads. W A Kinder travels to Frederick town for school. Local youths attend Marble Hill populist convention. Protracted meeting at New Trace Creek church with Rev Dayault fare well sermon. Miss Lona Camson visits from Glen Allen. Call for free silver coinage echoed in local remarks.
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D. W. Shell
Oak Ridge
L. A. Sittes
R. C. Alexander
W. A. Kinder
Fredericktown
Marble Hill
New Trace Creek Church
Dayault
Creek Church
Lona Camson
Glen Allen
Bryan
Sewall
Schwering Clothier Promises Fit and Prompt Cleaning
H Schwering invites Marble Hall and Latesville residents to visit his shop for a quality fabric selection and guaranteed perfect fit. He offers cleaning and dyeing of ladies and gentlemen garments, carried out promptly with modern methods.
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Marble Hall
Latesville
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William J. Bryan
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Maine
Congress
SV. D. Vandiver
Cape Girardeau
Boltinger County
Hanna
Cape Girardeau Gazette
Bro. Hill
Lutesville Greenhorn
Bro. Flynn
Kohlstat-Hanna-McKinley
Grover Cleveland
John Sherman
Lighthead
Mousey
Hanna and
Kohlsaat
Senate
Brother Chew
Florida
W. J. Bryan
Are
General Merchandise
Trace Creek
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H. Schwering
Merchant Tailor
Warren Building
Latesville, Mo
Bollinger County Lands
L. A. Pool
Carrie Pool Baldwin
H. M. Sarry
Reed
Harrison St
Blue Island Ave
Chicago, Ill
Henry N. Phillips
State Normal School
Cape Girardeau, Mo
W. D. Vanprvan
Cape Girardeau Mo
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