After Election Jitters And Local Hopes Stir Town
Our correspondents note election aftermath with jokes and worries about votes, sickness from disappointment, and local happenings. Mrs Barks and John Berry moves, Grew Allen plans a box supper, and Ten Press thanks readers as Bryan leads in state politics. The New York World recalls Reed’s cabinet considerations and 1900 presidency chatter.
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Bessville
McKinley
Austin
Peak
Janes
Walker
Bryan
Sand
Grew Allen
Ten Press
W.d. C
Political Paragraphs Highlight Bryan and McKinley Split
Buffalo Times calls Bryan a destined national leader and great statesman while Springfield Republican notes a city versus country split in the west. Indiana shows strong Bryan support outside Indianapolis and Kentucky turns with Louisville, shifting Michigan Minnesota and Illinois toward McKinley with Detroit and St. Paul cited.
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Buffalo Times
William J. Bryan
National Democracy
Springfield
West
Indiana
Bryan
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Louisville
McKinley
Michigan
Minnesota
Illinois
Detroit
St. 1
From Defeat to Victory in Gilded Era Politics
Summary notes the 1802 Republican defeat contrasted with later gains, detailing shifts in Congress from 105 Democrats to 244 Republicans, speaks of Speaker Crisp losing the gavel to Reed, and predicts a turnaround by 1900. Mentions the President pardoning a horse thief and Treasury clerks who backed Bryan. Chicago Store advertises deep discounts.
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Avlanta
Harrison
Congress
Crisp
Reed
Treasury
Bryan
Thurston Not Elated by Nebraska Election Result
Judge John M. Thurston is unhappy with Nebraska voters after a campaign marked by jealousy and attacks on Bryan. The electorate sent a clear rebuke to Thurston’s conduct, reflecting a strong opinion of him and his actions during the race.
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John. M. Thurston
Nebraska
Thurston
Mr. Bryan
Chicago Store Appeal Sparks Wishful Stock Surprise
A reader notes that Chicago Store in Lutesville stocks a wide range of goods and promises surprising variety. The message hints at ample inventory and favorable options for shoppers seeking diverse items.
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Chicago
Warren
Lutesville
Official Returns From Bollinger County Vote Totals
Bollinger county returns to the county clerk show President Niven 1422 over McKinley 1272 and Governor Stephens 1442 over Lewis 1274. Other races list mixed tallies with names like Jesueur Free man Day Seibert Bishop Webster Pitts Gmelich Wood Crow Kennish Kitchey Hennessy Stills Cowan Bland Kaumbaur Vannyer Snider Livingston Myers Cribbs Neoninger Jyllysmith Yount Limbaugh Chandler Mayfield Llfrank Miller Chaniller Hawn Cooper Speer Con lor Riley Rhodes Hindman Durton Sickard 1168 270 against 1615 for jail appropriation. various party and local office tallies. Editorial notes accuse Carlisle's dismissal of a female clerk, defend Cleveland's removal of federal officers, and reference free silver objections and a New York Yacht Club anecdote.
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Bollinger County
Niven
McKinley
Covernor—Stephens
Lewis
Covernor—Bulie
Pettinjohn
Hillis
Jesueur
Freeman
Day
Seibert
Bishop
Webster
Pitts
Gmelich
Wood
Crow
Kennish
Kitchey
Hennessy
Stills
Cowan
Supreme Court
Brace
Thirzel
Varis
Pdgetot Court of Appeals
Bland
Kaumbaur
Congress
Vannyer
Snider
Livingston
Deam
Green
Myers
McPherson
Caumy Attormey
Chandler
Pegs
Cald- Well
Mayfield
Llfrank
Miller
Chaniller
Sander
Hawn
Gg Cooper
Wihidener
Riley
Speer
Tae
Conlor
Rhodes
Ray
Llawn
Hindman
Durton
Sickard
Aiian
Baby Knew What She Liked Honeymoon Discussion at Seminary
In a fashionable suburban seminary for young ladies the talk turns to matrimony and honeymoons. Lola and Mabel name travel spots from Scotland to the Mediterranean while Baby seeks tunnels. The piece shifts to politics as Breckinridge’s defeat and Carlisle’s Kentucky reward are noted.
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Lola
Mabel
Brighton
Scotland
Mediterranean
Isle of Wight
Norway
Baby
Lam
When Politicians Speech Fades, Office Motive Suspected
A columnist notes that fevered flag waving by politicians signals political aims and suggests that vocal patriotism often hides pursuit of official power at the end of their rhetoric.
A Leader Who Lives After Defeat
In this hour of defeat friendly thoughts of hundreds of thousands of truehearted democrats and women will flow to William Jennings Bryan in Lincoln. A better leader no cause ever had and the democratic party will never have. His career does not end with his defeat and he has earned the affection of his followers. He has entered a campaign that will yet make him the man.
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Bryan
United States Senate
New York World
Reed
Republican Party
Democratic Party
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Jackson Comet Tragedy Identifies Man Found Dead
John Jordan of the Jackson area disappeared last Monday after breakfast. A body found near Cane and Byrd creeks is believed to be him. A jury confirmed the death by self inflicted pistol shot during a personal crisis.
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Jackson
John Jordan
Cane
Byrd
Jordan
Republicans Celebrate McKinley Victory Rally in Butler
The Butler county Republicans held a grand rally and torchlight procession to celebrate McKinley’s victory last Saturday. They planned to fire fireworks from the courthouse spire, but a stray firecracker ignited the explosives, setting the courthouse on fire and nearly causing an explosion.
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Charleston
Butler County
McKinley
Capt Haynes in Trouble Over Railway Claims
Cap Dan Haynes, former Cotton Belt claim agent based in Malden, handled damage claims across Pine Bluff to Cairo. He was removed a year ago amid hints of crookedness. Railroad sued for about 20000 alleging he diverted funds to cover false claims. The grand jury investigation was then rumored to have progressed.
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Haynes
Dan Haynes
Malden
Pine Bluff
Ark
Cairo
O. K. Wheeler
Capt. Haynes
Donklin County
Simons Liver Regulator Remedy Ad in Philadelphia
An 19th century style advertisement promotes SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR as a safe purgative alterative and tonic for liver and stomach torpor, indigestion, dullness, headaches, and sleep issues. Claims relief after heavy meals or sleep deprivation and suggests keeping in the house to avoid doctors. Zeifa & Co. Philadelphia.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Simons Liver Regulator
Zeifa & Co
Philadelphia
Arkansas reputation brings Capt. Biynes to Dunklin County
A famed Arkansan, tied to Governor Stone's reputation, travels to Dunklin County where Sheriff Petty arrests Capt. Haynes near Mallom. They head to Pine Bluff to answer indictments. Attys Walker Co and bondsmen Bledsne Bellmnger accompany. Biynes, longtime Maldon resident and former mayor, lived well and faced personal strain from separation, while his public career and family life are noted.
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Arkansas
Stone
Dunklin County
Petty
Haynes
Mallom
Pine Bluff
Walker and Co
J. H. Bledsne
R. A. Bellmnger
Biynes
Maldon
Kennett Democrat
The Chicago Store Seeks Four Trades or Advertising
The Chicago Store requests four trades or, failing that, advertising action. No further context provided.
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Chicago
Waste of Power in Rural Politics Fracas
A farmer and his wife clash at the doorway over political overwork and wasted energy. The farmer claims the chase for power means pigs must be fed and woods chopped. The wife warns the cost to effort and duty may outpace gains.
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Vithal
Jesten Mach
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Messrs Staughter
Bettle
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Cape County
J. W. Slinkard
Burks
Advance
Elsie Cox
Thomas Smith
Asier J. Speer
Cox School House
Suaun Rave
Carlisle
Cleveland
England
New York
Chevy Boresly
Miss van Studen
Mr. Boresly
John
New York Weekly
Grover
Boston Transcript
Mr. Breckinridge
John G. Carlisle
Gov. Turner
Tennessee
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