Who Controls Trusts In The United States?
A Calhoun County newspaper analysis argues against claims that Republicans control trusts. It lists figures such as Croker, William Whitney, Lamont, Tom Johnson, Senator Clark, Marcus Daly, Roger Mills, Sewall, Perry Belmont, and Oliver Belmont as prominent trust figures linked to various industries, suggesting widespread Democratic and Republican ties to trusts.
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Republican Party
Caro Advertiser
Croker
Tammany
Automobile Trust
Fire Proof Trust
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
William Whitney
Daniel Lamont
Cleveland
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Brooklyn
Clark
Montana
Marcus Daly
Roger Q. Mills
Texas Oil Trust
Standard Oil Company
Sewall
Maine
Perry Belmont
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Rothschilds
Political realignment in 1900 electoral map shifts gains
Analysis shows Republicans widened their lead since 1896 by gaining four states Kansas Washington South Dakota and Wyoming while Maryland returned to the Democrats. The electoral tally rises to 285 for Republicans and 162 for Democrats as the off years fail to blunt the GOP advance.
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United States
Kansas
Washington
South Dakota
Wyoming
Kentucky
Maryland
Chicago
End of Aguinaldo and the imperialist push
The piece predicts the rebellion in the Philippines will soon end as Aguinaldo is captured, allowing Congress to shape policy. It argues that Democratic anti expansionism will fade after elections and the Republicans gain leverage, ending debate on imperialism.
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Philippines
Congress
Aguinaldo
Bryan to headline Democratic ticket in 1896 race
The piece argues Bryan will be the Democratic nominee next year with the campaign fixated on silver and anti expansion while Republicans feel confident. It cites Louisiana gold Democrat Senator Dhaffrey noting that elections won’t derail McKinley by party alignment and predicts 1896 parity in outcome.
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Bryan
Dhaffrey
Louisiana
McKinley
Sound Money Victory in Maryland Defeats Bryanism
The speaker accuses Mr. Brysu of ignorance about Maryland politics and labels his claims as subterfuge. He asserts Democratic managers backed a gold Democrat for governor, notes Bryan avoided Maryland, and argues the Maryland GOP loss marks a sound money win, not a free silver or Bryanism gain.
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Brysu
Maryland
Bryan
Postage to the Philippines and Western politics
A late week order by the postmaster general extends domestic postage rates to the Philippines. Hawaii remains the exception. The piece notes Nebraska and Iowa elections as gauges of Republican support for expansion and references Carl Schurz on free silver versus expansion. It mentions Lincoln critics and western views on sovereignty over the Philippines.
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United States
Philippines
Hawaii
Iowa
Factional Fight Reflected in Past Governor Victory Record
Fragmentary report notes that Shaw won by a large majority two years ago and that the McKinley majority nearly doubled in 1806. It mentions upcoming Congress currency debates and Bryanite opposition to gold standard, highlighting Republican dissensions as evidence of broader Party divisions.
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Fighta
Shaw
Hig Pedt
McKinley
Congress
Local Jokes and War Diamond Famine Quips
A Coldwater man returns home to a note from his wife about the key under the front step. A church treasurer finds odd poems in the weekly collection. A South Africa war diamond famine humor piece imagines editors wearing small diamonds.
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Coldwater
Coldwater Courier
South Africa
Kimberly
Toledo Firm Oath Witnessed in 1886 Notary Book
Frank J. Cheney signs as senior partner of J. Honey & Co. Toledo firm in a dated oath sworn before A. W. Gleason, Notary Public on December 6, 1886. Advertisements for Hall's Gatarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills appear amid the legal notation and unrelated humorous quips from periodicals.
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Crrv
Toledo
Lucas. Cousry
Frank J. Chéney
J. Honey & Coy
Ber
Hall
F. J. Suengy & Co
Man's Woes Deepen As Joy Sours On This Earthly Ball
A Chicago Daily Record verse notes a man’s deep woes and tasteless cup of joy, portraying a somber meditation on life’s hardships and fleeting happiness.
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Chicago Daily Record
Battle Creek and nearby residents noted in local notices
Local names and travel plans appear for Battle Creek residents and visitors including Miss Liz, Mrs W H Faulkner, Mrs John Brown, Rev Will Clark, and others. Weekly church services at Universalist and Presbyterian churches announce sermons and Sunday School times with winter evening meetings.
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St Wilmont
Amos’ Wilson
Battle Creek
Bi Ira
W. Downett
Arthur
Alton Boynton
Saturda
Anne
Wyoming
Liz
W. H Faulkner le
John Brownth
Detroit
Job Jefferson
Rip van
Ruth
Will Clark
Chica
H. BE
Homer
Will Berman
the Universalist
Esbyterian Church
Hristian
Farm Telephones for Small Farms and Low-Cost Installations
A farm telephone organizer explains a simple system that can be set up cheaply. It covers one three mile circuit with about ten instruments, wire choices from iron to copper, pole placement, grounding, and practical tips to avoid disturbances, plus a brief humorous interlude and miscellaneous quotes.
Hope Springs Eternal Podsnip Dialogue
An elderly person recalls a past vow about dying on the gallows in a brief exchange with Joye. The fragment references a schoolteacher and a meeting in a Philadelphia North American context.
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Joye
Philadelphia
North American
Jones and Brown recall crowded passage after cigar
Jones asks how Brown moved through the crowd so fast and Brown hints the cigar he smoked earlier helped. The exchange suggests a dash of humor about a shared item and speed through people at the Chicago Daily News.
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Jones
Brown
Chicago Daily News
Corn for Sale by Jas Stevenson & Sox
An Adrian Michigan notice from Jas Stevenson and Sox offering corn for sale and shipping, inviting buyers to call or write. They claim to be among the oldest corn shippers in the state and guarantee weight and grade with prompt loading of any car size.
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Jas, Stevenson & Sox
Wovd
Adrian, Mich
Record Sale of Graphophone Phonograph Records
About fifty records for graphophone or phonograph sale at 25 each. All good selections and in first class shape. Can be heard before purchase. Enquire at Statesman office. The Radiant Home hard coal base burner needs no explanation. Sold at Sept 2d Boston’s Hack Wake. Binder Twine for worn stalks at Boston’s HagDWABRE.
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Statesman Office
Bostey
Central Cigar Store Introduces New Proprietor Geo Smith
A notice invites customers to visit Central Cigar to meet Geo Smith the new proprietor and view a fine 5 and 10 cent cigar selection along with chewing and smoking tobaccos. The ad promotes the Lady Beauford and notes novelty items and value for patrons. Also listed are wheat ground at Currant Mills and a wheat exchange offer and a ram for sale on Duck Lake Road with breeding stock details.
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Central Cigar Store
Geo. Smith
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Calhoun
Marshall, Mich
Dratic Party
Sound Money Victory
Nebraska
Carl Schurz
Schurz
Lincoln
N. D. Lanphear Etjoyan
Congregational Church
Willie
A.W. Gleason
Notery Public
Bree
Judy
Shank
North Pole
O'Shane
Penply
Arthur J. Cidyman
Birdie Gillette
Ralph 8
Doolithle
Mary Harman
Tekausha
George E., Collier
Johanna Butler
John’s
O'r
Miss Fellover
Judge
N. Y
Eagle Opera House
Stuart
Orche
Pricesater Beas
Rattlers
Dickle
W. E. Bosley & Son
Wilson Hebter
O'Leary Eros
Tom
Dan
Binder
Seaman’s Drug Store
Seaman's Drug Store
G, Szaman & Co
TOM & Dan
South Kalamazoo
W. W
Duck Lake Road
L. C. Jounson
Herrmann
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