Ticket of presidential and county officers from a historical ballot
A historical political ticket lists candidates for President William McKinley and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, with numerous state and county offices such as Senator George Johnston, Representative Harry Bras, Sheriff Henry Swindler, and Clerk M. L. Bubb. The document cites countywide roles, including Superintendent of Schools E. Coll, Auditor J. Reeves, and Attorney General Joan L. Pyle, plus a Bryan quote from September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Hip
Pheglure Roosevelt
New York
TEU Psun
Arbhur
Li Ay mM Malls
Butte
Hyressiuned
Congress
BU Khuge W. Mahne
J.D. Reeves
Brown
E. Coll 45
Clay
David Kazi Man
Roberts
Joan L. Pyle
Beadle
Frank Levacy
Douglas
the Lands
Bryan Defeat Seen Across Nation as McKinley Gains Support
Across the country a growing belief that William Jennings Bryan will lose the presidency. Sound money and independent clubs in New York New Jersey and Maryland rally for McKinley. Several newspapers formerly backing Bryan shift to McKinley including two German papers. The Washington Post concedes McKinley’s likely victory after Bryan’s Indianapolis acceptance speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jenings Bryan
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Sound Money
McKinley
Bryan
Topeka
Kan
Washington Post
Indianapolis
the Post
Pll
Presidential nominating custom cited in critique of Bryan
A political editorial argues Bryan erred by leaving Nebraska to tour for personal aims, noting that deviating from nominating custom is and has been historically fatal for candidates. The piece asserts only Baine ever left that norm and failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Nebraska
Baine
Slavery in the Sulu Islands dispute and Bryan critique
The piece argues that Democratic claims of a McKinley slavery recognition in the Sulu treaty are unfounded. It cites a war department letter and President McKinley's reservation, denying any U S endorsement of slavery in the Sulu archipelago. It critiques William Jennings Bryan and notes shifting public votes due to prosperity and Republican gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Sulu
Bryan
Meiklejohn
Nebraska
War Department
Otis
John Cy Bates
United States
Jolo
Dato Rajah Muda
Dato Attik
Dato Culpi
Dato
Icakangin
Spain
Nnlion
Congress
Sultan of Jolo
Sultan of
Sulu Archipelago
Sulu Islands
Sulus
Kittredge Denies Senate Candidacy Amid Fusionist Claims
Senator Petti grew aims to cast A B Kittredge as final US Senate candidate if the legislature becomes Republican. Kittredge previously said in a Watertown letter to C H Englesby that he is not now nor will be a Senate candidate, countering fusionist efforts to push him forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anyoone
Iam
William Jdennings
Bryan
Koonvillie, Tenn
Lsub
William Jennings Bryan
Republican Party
Salem
Ill
Pettigrew
A. B Kittredge
United States
Mr. Kittredge
C. H. Englesby
Watertown
Senate
Loni
Mitchell
S. D
F. Kessler
G. la
Johns
Harry Lambert
Beaver
George F. Fos
Misleading Senate Vote Hint Presses for Johnston Brits
An editorial notes voters confuse direct senatorial voting with legislative ballots. It explains a voter who dislikes Pettigrew but supports a legislative candidate would still indirectly aid Pettigrew. It urges voting for Johnston and Brits to oppose Pettigrew when the Pierre legislature convenes in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pettigrew
Pierre
Massrs
Johnston
Brits
Gazette letters clash over Johnston Bias and lawmaking
Everett Smith attacks the work of Senator Johnston and Representative Bias in the Gazette while THE REPUBLICAN highlights the bills they introduced and the laws that followed. The measures passed both houses by nearly unanimous votes and were signed by a populist governor, inviting county residents to scrutinize their legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Johnston
The
Gazette
Everett Smith
Republican Today
Smith
Bryan’s silver pledge questioned in voters’ outlook
The article argues Mr. Bryan may revert to silver, questioning his presidential candidacy. It asserts voters fear money policy tampering and criticizes his past promises, claiming four years of Democratic rule brought no prosperity. It warns of changes harming prosperity and urges voters to stay the course with current policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Wisfree
Democratic Party
McKinley
United States
Prohibition rally flagging in city with small crowds
A prohibition party rally in the city drew only a small audience both afternoon and evening. Lincoln speaker A G Wolfenbarger condemned McKinley and liquor interests, attacked bishops and teachers, and urged defeat of the Republican party while courting Democratic aid. Some attendees left as the speech grew more contentious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
A. G. Wolfenbarger
Lincoln
Neb
Main Street
J. Sykes Wilsus
Wolfenbarper
Re i iGab
McKkinley
Melkinley
Wolfenbarger
McKinley
White House
Philippines
China
Caloons
Wolfenberger
Republican Party
Abner Eyewitness Reports Hitchcock Comic Gaffe
Doland Times-Record notes Harry Wilkins arriving from Waubsy and recounts A E Hitchcock a fusion ticket candidate for attorney general delivering a lukewarm speech. Hitchcock quips about voting for McKinley provoking laughter and confusion as he tries to regain rapport. An odd salon ingredient ad and a local bid for register of deeds, L W Kreidler, appear in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doland
Farm For Rent With Water And Pasture
Advertising a farm for rent offering water and pasture in good order. Cash rent stated at $1.60 per acre for term of years. Also offering 20 cows and 10 brood sows for sale on easy terms. Address to James Kirk Mitchfell South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirk
Mitchfell
S. D
Sumimons Rollet
State of
South Dakota
E. Munn
Ani
Davison County
Mitejjei
Kota
Mitchell
South Dakot Pt
H.C. Precqius Pliun
Sioux Falls
Sad
Mitchell Capital
Mitcheil
John F.creo
Oliver S. Pesvan
Cleth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Printing CO
W. Downey
Moitor
Official
Sty
Hinte
C.N. Herekeid
McPherson
Guye
G. W. Snow
Don Hommne
Sti
U. C
George 4. Johnston
Harry L. Bras
George
Kelsey
John Cook
Henry Swindler
M. L. Bubb
H. B. Anderson
F. D. Powers
Dubse
ABBEY
Suet Re Dent
O. W. Coursel
George Murnem
T. 5. Smiley
Oranke, Ethan
Vaat Farmer
I ‘ Smak
J. O. Mer
Register of Deede
L. W. Kreidler
Hood
Charles Hood
Ule
D. W. Burright
Security Bank
Patanta
Trane Marks
Cofryyrights &C. Ch
Munn & Co
Eijasacey Americar
Eine Journal
Dera 23
Laltimore
Austin & Lewis
A. Hi. Bailey
Republican
Celver
S. P
William C. Russ
W.t.c
Lind
Robert Livingston
James Stevens
Can Maria
Steitchell
P.C
GEO. F
C.E. No
Pep Cheney
Char Floyd
State of Iowa
Syi Pe F. Cheney
Tes City
F. A. Bidwell
Sani NeCutry
Davison
Notive Limited
Manthay
Cheney
Benjamin
Chenes
United States of America
Acts of Congress
Cortis J
Eilert
Emmert Proprietary Co
Chicago
Carlota Moyer
Corner Millinery
Alfred J. Dix
D.D
Champeng Block
S,d
L. E. Stair
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!