Missouri and national politics in early 1900s musings
Selections from Missouri newspapers discuss election results with 158 Democrats to 203 Republicans in the next Congress and a local plea to ready St Louis for a world’s fair. References to Governor Dockeny, McKinley policy toward China, and a consolidation of papers signal period political theater and press changes.
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Senate
Missouri
City of
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McKinley
China
Penes
Electoral and Popular Vote Returns scrambled data
Electoral and popular vote figures show McKinley with a large majority though not unprecedented in history. Historical totals include Grant with 286 votes in 1872 from a 828 voter tally and earlier contests with Franklin Klierco and General Boor. Other years show Harrison and Van Boren style outcomes with varying vote counts and notable discrepancies.
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Mr. McKinley
Grant
Franklin Klierco
General Boor
Harrison
van Boren
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McClellan
Anomalies in American presidential elections
The passage notes that Southern states did not participate in that election while three presidents failed to win a popular plurality. It cites Adams trailing Jackson by 50,551 votes in 1824, Hayes winning despite a 62,224 popular lead against him in 1876, and Cleveland surpassing Harrison by 95,534 yet losing the electoral college by 65 votes in 1883. It concludes that small shifts in votes could alter the White House outcome, illustrating systemic anomalies.
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Adams
Jackson
Hayes
Cleveland
Harrison
White House
Democracy’s Defeat and the Power of Wealth
The Houston Post argues midwest and eastern agricul tural and labor votes favor McKinley, warns that wealth controls elections, and stresses that plutocracy defeats democracy. It calls democracy noble but chastises a republic bought by money, urging vigilance against oppression and future renewal of democratic principles.
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Middle West
East
Houston
Tex
The New Battle of Democracy in Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times declares McKinley’s re election partisan victory shaped by money power and trusts. It argues imperialism and corporate control corrupt elections and legislatures, calls for a new, truth driven campaign, and vows Democratic redemption in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.
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Democratic Party
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Old red sunbonnet tale recalls childhood days
A nostalgic slice from a Denver Post page blends a poem about a red sunbonnet with reminiscences of school days, courtship, and rural life. The piece references washed weather, a roof project, a high school baseball club, and local political chatter about trust and the Mark Hanna era.
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W. B. Yount
BR. L. Fulbright
High Choor
U. S
Mark Hanna
Town notes from Dongola and surrounding area
A local letter from Dongola reports town life with mentions of corn gathering, wood cutting, a busy saw mill, and improvements in buildings. Notable items include a new daily mail, marriage of Restus Garrison and Mary Woodfin, prospects of Harry Jones moving to Charleston, and Dr Hindman planning a move to St. Louis for medical school. Thanksgiving set for November 29 is noted with gratitude for life and regional pride.
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Restus Garrison
Mary Woodfin
Harry Jones
Charleston
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W. E
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Stuckey
G. W. Winchester
W. G. Works
Dr. Hindman
St. Louis
Medical
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Tur Youro Warren
Ostrich Farmer Rears Chicks by Hand and Broods Increase
An ostrich farmer starts with one brood and by rearing young by hand, increases to four broods per pelt. The birds abandon offerings if deprived, then nest again. About three days old the chicks begin to eat bose, bran, cabbage, grase.
Lookout Mountain Ride by Electric Railway Awe Inspires Traveler
A traveler describes an 8 minute ascent by electric railway to Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga. The journey passes through rain clouds, offering limited views above the city and Missionary Ridge. He notes a 100 room hotel at the summit and recalls Grant's staff on the rock above the clouds. He reflects on history and hopes to return someday.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Union Depot
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Virginia
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South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
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Carro
Blood Balm Co. advertises B B B cure for chronic disease
Claiming to cure blood poisoning and a long list of symptoms from mouth sores to skin eruptions, the advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm with a free trial bottle and full treatment options. It offers $1 per bottle and six bottles for $5, with instructions and free medical advice from Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
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Atlanta
Lane that Had No Turning by Gilbert Parker
The Lane that Had No Turning returns Parker to Canadian settings with renewed power. Set in Pontiac in the mid 1850s, it features Madelinette the famous singer and her husband, Seignior of Pontiac, whose daring love drives the narrative to a striking, unexpected finale. The serial begins in The Saturday Evening Post on September 29 and runs for five numbers.
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Gilbert Parker
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