Local ticket slate listing state and county officials endorsements
The document lists a full political ticket across national state and county offices. Names include William J. Bryan for president with Adlas E. Stevenson for vice president and various nominees for governor congressman senator state senator representative sheriff clerk treasurer and other county roles, with multiple city and town ties such as Calhoun Richlamt Sheridan Penfield Homer Battle Creek Albion Clarence Ceresco Homer and Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Lane
Homer
Jesse A Underwood
Marshall
Edward Austin
Battle Creek
Trusts A Good Thing Sparks Republican Row
Senator Scott Hanna’s eastern campaign manager provoked a storm by praising trusts at a Roosevelt dinner saying Standard Oil built pipelines to oil towns and prosperity. He warned a reporter he would cause trouble if the remarks were published, amid Hanna’s denial of trusts. The episode exposed rifts in the Republican campaign and its ties to monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Hanna
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
Ian
le Veen
New York News Association
Ag Hanna
Wlin
Heaven
Earth
Wanamaker Attacks Republican Machine in Huntington Speech
John Wanamaker, once postmaster general under Harrison, denounced the Pennsylvania Republican machine in a Huntington address on October 24. He criticized ballot stuffing, taxation favors for trusts, and corruption, urging loyal Republicans to abandon the party amid the widespread disgust and public denunciations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Harrison
Huntington
Mr. Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
The Last Days of the Campaign and the Trusts
A critical assessment of trusts backing McKinley and the Republican agenda. The piece argues monopolies would push high tariffs, subsidies, and imperial concessions to sustain power, threatening democracy and liberty. It alleges the Roosevelt era dinner signals a planned reign of trusts and warns the democracy counters this trend.
Coercion in Chicago prompts election coercion report
The Chicago American says republican employers coerced democratic workers into the republican parade. It cites the Chicago White Lead and Oil Company where many democrats were pressed to march. Some refused and lost their jobs. Legal talent watches for coercion. punishment for tyrants is hinted at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago American
Chicago
Chicago White Lead and Oil Company
Flea pork night schools open for evening study
Preparations are under way in the city to open night schools in November for men and women who work by day. The courses focus on reading, writing, spelling, grammar, arithmetic, geography, bookkeeping, drawing, shorthand and typewriting to provide practical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beng Mule
Opanag
Night Schools and Public Education Debate
The piece argues night schools dramatically aid self improvement and civic progress. It questions making free night schools part of public education and criticizes anti union rhetoric about Edward Austin. It defends The News against claims of printing bias and explains stance on Austin’s nomination and support.
Lardner Relittles The Constitution Satirically
Washington Gardner is quoted deriding the constitution as broad for man but narrow for government. The piece argues Gardner aims to aid the McKinley administration in weakening constitutional limits and exalt his idol at the expense of constitutional safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Gardner
McKinley
Gardner
McMkinley
Former President Cleveland Predicts Bryan Landslide
In a lengthy interview the former president discusses the 1900 election scenario. He predicts strong labor and traveling men support for Bryan, notes Boers sympathy among Hollanders, and says McKinley’s prospects depend on public sentiment rather than party politics. He declines to discuss campaign details but praises Bryan’s oratory and magnetic appeal. He remains out of active politics, though his insights draw wide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Cleveland
Idadera
McKinley
Republican Party
Northwest
Minnesota
Dakota
President McKinley Secrecy Over Paris Commission Instructions
Senator Jones demands full public release of the confidential Paris Commission instructions related to the Spain treaty. He cites prior demands and presses McKinley to publish the remainder, arguing the American people have a right to know the undisclosed parts. The president has released fragments to aid his reelection but keeps rest secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Paris Commission
Senate
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Jones Als
United States
Spain
Paris
Bunt
Ube
Bacon
Judge Lane as Probate Guard Of Family Interests
Judge Lane is described as highly capable with proven probate experience, better suited to safeguard a deceased person’s family interests than less experienced individuals. The text notes past probate flaws from over two decades ago under a county judge and urges those with estates potentially probatable within four years to consider this matter when voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Bryan Prediction Noted By Cleveland Press
The Philadelphia Press yesterday carried a brief uncertain note about a prediction involving Bryan. The report hints at political commentary without detailing events or dates.
Parades, trusts, and political mentions roil 1896 Chicago scene
A fragmented 1896 Chicago parade tale weaves republican turnout estimates from 125000 down to 87000, with mixed forecasts on trusts from Hanna to Roosevelt. The piece notes Democratic participation in the parade, jokes about administration whitewash, and critiques of McKinley and Sherman, plus reference to Standard Oil praise and coal strike tensions.
Labor and politics mix in a turbulent era tale
A motley blend of figures argues over labor, steel and strikes with ex president Harrison framing a fall dinner pail as a spiritual emblem. The piece touches on Italy's anarchist fears, coal dealer incentives, Tom Paul gate scenes, and a provocative quote about trusts amid Transvaal tragedy and British turfmen versus American jockeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Harrison
Tom Paul
Halloween Pranks Liven Night With Extra Cops On Duty
Halloween celebrations ran wild with four additional night policemen patrolling the area. Mischief included missing gates, cabbage fields damaged, and buggies left on rooftops. In Marshall Homer details, nineteen teens hosted by Mae Dorsey read futures in ink, carved pumpkins, and enjoyed dainty refreshments as life candles burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
The
Hallows
Tomer
Marshall
Homer
Mae Dorsey
Halloween revelers fill Worthington home with hay ride fun
A Hanson County celebration ended with two wagon loads of hay bound for Brace Lake. Miss Ida Murphy the palmist told fortunes while a ghost story session frightened some guests. Attendees from Homer and Marshall enjoyed dancing in the hall and late supper after a rowdy night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ices
Donald Mitchell
Homer
Howard Pratt
Marshall
Mr. Pratt
J. B. Worthington
Brace Lake
Ida Murphy
Miss Murphy
Hughes Sells Couches Over Ten Day Sale
B Hughes announces a ten day sale of couches with promotions and selection. Shoppers can visit the store during the period to find discounted furniture and special offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hughes
Northern Pacific Ry Plans Hunting Trips in Minnesota and Dakota
A vintage ad invites hunters to plan fall trips with Northern Pacific Railway guiding access to Minnesota and Dakota game country. It highlights prairie chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, coyotes, deer, elk, bears, goats, moose, mountain sheep, and fishing and camping on trout streams. The notice asks readers to specify desires and promises help from Chas. S. Fee in St Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakota
Great Plains
St Pani
Minn
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GEO, Fb, Willitts
Expounder Publishing Co
Martin Ks. Weat State Street
Marshall, Mich
National
William J. Bryan
Adlas E. Stevenson
State
WM. C. Maybury
Wayne
tLiutenant
T. G. Ramsdell
Grand Traverse
John W. Ewing
Eaton
Charles F. Sundstrom
Marquette
Hiram 3. Hudson
Antrim
James O'Hara
St. Joseph
State Land Office
Geo. Winans
Livingstone
Stephen H. Langdon
Monroe
State Board of Education
James McEntee
Isabella
Congressional
Stephen D. Williams
Calhoun
P. H. Gilkey
Richlamt
WM. Boyd
Sheridan
J. M. Willison
Penfield
Geo Cheafford
Albion
JF O'Brien
Ezra C Robertson
Mulinley
Lyman Gage
United States Treasury
Standard Oil Trust
New York Bank
New York
McWinley
Cuba
Philippines
Meliiley
Triets
Republic
Dg McKinley
McKkinley
Chivago
Chronicle
MR. Austin
Democrata
Austin
de Bird
Printers’ Union
West End
Printer’s Union
Marshall News
News
Lardner
Philadelphia
Yeaterday
White House
Marcis Aureling Hanna
Carnegie
Gen. Alger
South Africa
Will White
Ardle
Deas
John Sherman
Alvord
England
Germany
China
Russia
Chicago Steel
Italy
Uncle Sam
Grest
Qulbursty
Carlton Vary
East Mansion Street
Susie Ferguson
Peoples Clothing House
Fletcher's Peoples Clothing House
Fletcher's Peoples Clothing Mouse
Saxony
Pletchers People Clothing House
Fletcher's Peoples Clothing
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