Political Conventions Rally in Omaha Amid Nomination Speculation
In Omaha on August 23 the Democratic, Populist and Free Silver Republican conventions opened to feature ex-Gov Silas A. Holcomb as likely supreme court nominee. Populists and Free Silver delegates show strong backing. Democrats split, but a Bryan-aligned platform is anticipated. Regents of the state university also expected to be nominated, though interest is low.
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Silas A. Holcomb
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Four room house for rent at Hermenn Street corner
Rent offer for a four room house located at the corner of Hermenn Street and Honert Avenue near the club saloon. Inquiry directed to Jef Upshaw. Font and spelling reflect the period.
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Gen Blair Dead, Noted Kansan Passes at 70
Gen Charles W Blair died at Coronado Beach California after a yearlong illness. He was 70 and long associated with the Kansas City Fort Scott Gulf railroad legal department though he called Kansas home. A Leavenworth and Fort Scott native, he shaped Kansas history and politics for decades and leaves four married daughters including the wife of Ford Harvey of Santa Fe eating houses.
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Ford Harvey
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Correlation of Missouri Methodist Schools Adopted
Fayette Mo Aug 28 The Methodist system moves to unify ten chartered colleges under Central College Fayette Missouri creating a single high grade church south college. All others become academies feeding freshmen or sophomores to Central College. Properties transfer to the Central College board of trustees.
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Admiral Dewey Theorizes Philippine Self Government
London Aug 21 The Naples Daily News correspondent reports Admiral Dewey’s view that the Philippine question would soon be settled He believes inhabitants can govern themselves and that autonomy should precede possible annexation He says he never favored violence toward Filipinos and that annexation might follow autonomy He comments that a conflict between Germany and the United States over the Philippines is not foreseeable
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Gen Butterfield Stricken With Aphasia At Cold Spring
Gen. Butterfield, chairman of the Dewey reception committee, is reported ill at his Cold Spring summer home with aphasia. Telegrams to Bellevue sought Dr. James for nervous disease treatment, and officials hoped he could join the Washington trip.
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McKinley Attends Plattsburg Church With Hitchcock
President McKinley and Interior Secretary Hitchcock visited Plattsburg New York for Sunday services at the First Presbyterian Church. The pastor preached on Hebrews chapter nine verse twenty. Vice President Hobart remained confined to his room due to illness as Gov Roosevelt and his wife arrived in a special car for the Sunday paper train and met with McKinley for a long chat.
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Populist Plans for 1900 Ticket Filed
Paul J. Dixon says a presidential ticket already exists in the Populist fold. A 1908 Cincinnati convention nominated Wharton Barker for president and Ignatius Donnelly for vice president, with nominations subject to a referendum by Populist precinct clubs.
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Paul J. Dixon
Missouri World
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National Committee
Dixon
Cincinnati
Wharton Barker
Philadelphia
Ignatius Donnelly
Minnesot
Barker
Donnelly
Piano and Organ Guide Offers Free Postpaid Sample
A reader can obtain a free postpaid piano and organ guide by mailing name and address to Star Office in Mena Arkansas. The guide helps buyers compare makes and select a reliable instrument at proper price and terms after careful reading.
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Mena
Ark
The Roundlap Bale And Cotton Industry Change
The South shifts from slow to prosperous as Roundlap bale machinery surges in use. It promises higher gin profits, easier packing, and reduced risk with leasing by American Cotton Company. Critics call it a monopoly but facts show gains for ginners, planters, and mills, domestically and abroad.
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American Cotton Company
To Exhibitors At 8 Oclock Saturday Night Exhibition Items Stored
Exhibitors are informed that several articles placed on exhibition remained at the pavilion. They were moved for safekeeping and can be collected by calling the superintendent of park fair. Those who have not received premium orders may obtain them on application.
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Jons
Park Fair
Sure Cure Pitch Conference for Cancer Claims
An advertising notice touts a no pay scheme for cancer cures with promises of proven results on request. It claims 4 percent references and lists a P.O. box in The Dalles area, with dubious language.
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Pere
Dalles
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