Debates on Railroad Policy and Alien Plank
The discussion between E. and J. L. Hannett and C. Johnston covered the independent party planks on government ownership of railroads and the alien plank. Johnston defined actual cost as operating expenses plus fair interest, arguing railroads are public necessities. Hannett argued government ownership would require bonds and create heavy taxes, while centralizing power risks harm. crowd tensions at Mt. Vernon meeting were noted.
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Nly
J. L. Hannett
C. Wwas
Johnston
Panker
United States
Mr. Hannett
Republican Party
Nealy
Annett
Mannett
John Pease
Ro, Warne
Independent Letter Defends H L Bras Amid Local Meeting
A reader signs as AN INDEPENDENT disputing a Gazette claim that H L Bras led Mitchell Republicans at last Tuesday's meeting. The letter asserts Bras arrived late, listened attentively, and acted as a gentleman, urging fair reporting of school work.
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the Gazette
Gazette
Vernon
S. D
E. 8
Johnston
H. L. Bras
Mitchell Republicans
H.L. Praston
Mitchell
Preston
HW. DL. Bras
Call for Affidavit on Vote Bribery Claim in Wells Letter
J.B. Wells calls on W. N. Blackman to provide the name and affidavit of the man who allegedly was offered 25 to vote for Preston Pierre and J.B. Wells. Wells demands publication of the claim in newspapers.
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W. N. Blackman
Preston
Pierre
J.B. Wells
Political Points in Tobin Township Rally
Preston and Hannett praised by a Republican crowd in Tobin township on Saturday evening as Loughead failed to deliver his promised reply. Geo A Silsby drew a large turnout at I Hope Chapel with independents listening, sparking talks of an independent rally. Republicans plan a Nov 3 rally and independents plan a joint supper at the rink, hoping for a cordial reception before election day.
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Messrs
Preston and
Hannett
Tobin Township
Mr. Loughead
Geo. A. Silsby
I Hope Chapel
Ransom Post
Gar
W. RK. C
Corps
Sons of
Morgia Moore
Fiehd
Mabel Silsby
Miss Lester
Miss Silsby
Emma Harker
Miss Harker
Ollie Prescott
Beulah Windle
Artie Bracy
Helen Lester
The Capital Fight Draws Independent Questions
Independents push the idea that Republican workers support Pierre in the capital fight while noting staunch Republican leaders like Mizener Burns Crow Ward Scriven remain loyal to the GOP ticket. Hammers also back Pierre as independents, suggesting no clear line between factions. It questions whether Pease’s payments from Huron prove an independent party alignment or reflect unfair tactics.
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Pierre
D. A. Mizener
T.C. Burns
J. N. Crow
M.H. Ward
J. H. Scriven
Huron
The
Hammers
John M. Pease
Independent Party
Whither Are We Drifting Independents Debate Amid Turbulent Times
Several independents argue about fair means giving way to force if ballots fail. Others credit women and children at Mt Vernon for preventing violence related to Preston. A threat of action in Bell's school house in Tobin is mentioned along with a partisan call to mob action. A question about missing money prompts further tension.
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Preston
Bell
Tobin
A Sample Lie in Independent Campaign Tactics
The Gazette notes a faltering effort in the county as Hessians and mercenaries are purportedly hired to support Preston. A. M. Bowdle denounces the assertion as a malicious lie, criticizing the campaign slogan no fair means from this on.
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The
Gazette
Preston
A. M. Bowdle
John M. Pease
An Unfortunate Case
A letter in the Gazette critiques Ed Johnston county judge over alleged falsification of facts. The writer urges charity toward him, laments his fall from honesty and reason, and warns against politicized ruin of a respected official.
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Republican
Gazette
Mt. Vernon
Sam
Johnston
Unlucky Man Labeled a Pea Soup Victim in Scathing Tone
A distressed individual is described as life burdened and aimless, with hope and reason shaken, as others label him a victim of “pea” soup. The fragment portrays a harsh social judgment and personal despair.
Ethan Republicans Hear Campaign Talk at Ethan
About twenty Republicans rode from Mitchell to Ethan for a meeting addressed by H. C. Preston. The roughly hundred attendees included twenty to thirty independents who asked direct questions, with Preston presenting factual contrasts between independent and Republican platforms and debating currency, national banks, and the sub treasury bill with references to Mr Pease and Council Bluffs farmers.
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Mitchell
Ethan
H. C. Preston
Rome
Mr. Preston
Mt. Vernon
John Pease
Gazette
Gilman Stevens
Preston
Vernon
Pease
National Banks
Chicago
Sub-Treasury
Carlisle
Farmers’ Alliance
Congress
National Alliance
Independent Consistency Report on Davison County Trade
Mitchell storekeepers claim best trade in years while critics say farmers in Davison County are hard hit. An anonymous seller advertises winter apples from Alexandria, promising cheap hand picked fruit free of worms and a sale through November 8.
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Mitchell
Davison County
ArpLes
St. Alexandria
South Dakota
O. G. Tripp
Brockton Stock Broker S Robinson Accused of Forging Notes
Investigators detail forged notes totaling up to 150000 as W. Robinson of Brockton faces scrutiny. His partner P Howard and associate G Goldthwait admit endorsements on forged papers tied to Home National and Brockton National banks. Losses mount for numerous victims while police court clerk Robinson has not accounted for months.
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Brockton
Mass
W. Robinson
Robinson
Boston
P. Howard
Mr. Robinson
Messrs
Howard & Goldthwait
Home National Bank
Brockton National Bank
Goldthwait
Howard
Taunton
Abington
Corruption at Johnstown Flood Relief Funds Unearthed
New York reports detail alleged maladministration and robbery in the Johnstown flood relief effort. The Herald claims thousands were slandered among contractors and officials linked to Pennsylvania’s ruling party, outlining a history of corruption and misappropriation.
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New York
The
Herald
Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Riots at Varns Turpentine Plant In Coffee County
About 150 armed men from Coffee County attacked the Varns turpentine plant in Macon Georgia after alleging L B Varns incited a murder. They fired on the house, burned the plant, and scattered the occupants. Governor Gordon ordered Ware County sheriff to keep militia ready for possible renewed violence.
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Varns
Macon
Coffee County
L. B. Varns
Gordon
Ware County
Tragedy on Texas Rail Line and Georgia Lynching Threat
A Negro passenger on a Houston and Texas train at Navasota shot the porter after a fare dispute, then fled as the train slowed. In Georgia, Joseph Gibs son was found dead near M. L. Amous’s house amid possible lynching parties forming to pursue the suspect for the alleged killing.
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Houston
Tex
Houston and Texas
Navasota
Atlanta
Joseph Gib
Hiawaase
M. L. Amous
Gibson
Amous
Insane Kentucky Judge Winston Insane from Whisky Drinking
Lexington Kentucky October 28 Judge H Marshall Buford formerly of the court of common pleas has gone insane from excessive whisky drinking and has been sent to a private Cincinnati asylum. He is about 40 and regarded as one of the state's best lawyers.
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Lexington
H. Marshall, Buford
Court of Common Pleas
Cincinnati
News Briefs From Across Regions Highlight Tragedy and Loss
A Northwest boy Clarence Jӧssing dies attempting to board a moving train in Burlington. Abe Nelson hangs himself near Iowa City using a rope. Hermann Davids found murdered in a West Side Saint Paul lake. coroner investigates. Thorpe warehouse burns, loss about 35000 with 1500 insured. Julia and Satellite raft wreck closes Clinton Iowa channel. one injury. Nutting scandal with Miss Mills widens in North Dakota. Peru fire damages printing office and post office. total loss near 10000. Old John Street M E church marks 124th anniversary with sermons and speeches. International notes include Caprivi Caprivi talks, Dublin prison trends, and Mediter ranean storm impacts on ships and Rhine wine terrace plans.
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Clarence J¢ssing
Burelington
Low
Viriton
Abe Nelson
Iowa City
Hermann Davids
St. Paul
Julia
la Crosse
Clinton
Iowa
Cepien
Nutting
Miss Mills
Pioneer Press
Ellendale
N. D
North Dakota
Hig
Peru
News-Herald
Postoffice
John Street
New York
M. E. Church
M. E
America
B. P. Raymond
D. D
Weslyan University
Warner Miller
James
Market report summary from St Paul and Chicago listings
The report lists hog, cattle, sheep and grain prices from St Paul Union Stock Yards Kansas City Chicago and Minneapolis with range figures for hogs cattle and sheep and notes futures for wheat corn and oats. Prices vary by grade and weight across multiple markets and dates.
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St. Paul Union
Kansas City
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Hood
Burnside
Blackman
ACARD
G. A. R. and
W. R. GC
Day
Corneinnati
Ohio
Peter Rebold
Fairmount
J. W.cirkel & Son
Thorpe
Wis
von Caprivi
Humbert
Crispi
Monza
Dublin
Balfour
Ireland
Ferdinand of Bacare
Mediteranean
Worms
Amie of the Rhine
Minneapolis
Northern
Vic
Duluth
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