Southern Democrats Split Over Kansas City Platform Endorsement
The piece notes growing Southern opposition to the Kansas City platform and predicts delegates favoring Bryan may push for its affirmation at the next Democratic National Convention. It highlights endorsements in Nebraska and Ohio and contrasts press hostility in the South and Illinois, with 1896 memories shaping current cracks.
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Kansas City
Nebraska
Ohio
Chicago
Nashville American
Governor Yates Denounces Opposition To National Guard Enlistments
In a Labor Day speech at Springfield Governor Yates condemns labor unions for discouraging enlistments in the Illinois National Guard. He cites cases of radicals and a New York painter expelled for guard membership, asserts the guard’s oath to defend law, and urges labor to support the state and its forces to maintain order and public sympathy.
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Springfield
Yates
National Guard
Nation Guard
New York
Guard
State Guard
Illinois National Guard
United States
Patrick Henry
Illinois
Doadrol
Speech on labor wages and public reason
The speaker argues that wage demands by unions must appeal to national interest and reason and be pressed in a manner that the people approve. Haste delays success, while calm, rational advocacy leads to eventual victory.
May or Low Renomination Encourages Good City Governance
The piece argues May or Low in New York stands against Tammany's era of corruption and blackmail, praising Low as a reform mayor. It contends a Low victory would prove New Yorkers seek decent city government and reject public plunder, signaling national interest in self‑government.
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Low
New York
Friends New
York
Tammany
Vico
Governor Yates Criticized Over Appointing Relative as Clerk
The piece denounces Governor Yates for appointing his brother in law as executive clerk at four thousand per year and questions the power of officials to create offices and fix salaries without legislative authorization. It argues many clerks and janitors are appointed yearly, drawing salaries with little work, and calls for legislative control to curb abuses and save funds for state institutions.
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Yates
Kentucky Justice Weighs Murders as Political Crimes
Two Breathitt county cases saw Democrats accused of killing a Republican. Eyewitnesses testified strongly and the court sentenced both men to life terms with likely early release. In a separate county a suspect faced trial for Governor Gobel’s murder amid questions of weighty evidence and conspiracy claims.
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Kentucky
Breathitt County
Gobel
Kentucky court verdict sparks outcry over murder ruling
A reader denounces a murder verdict in Kentucky as a travesty of justice. The writer accuses a Democratic sheriff and Democratic judge of political influence overriding due process and condemns the sentence as a disgrace to the state and a relic of despotic systems.
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Fife
Kentucky
Rural Mall Carriers Seek Higher Pay and Accountability
The Rural Mall Carriers Organize calls for a 50 percent pay raise from 600 to 900 dollars annually to reflect 25 mile daily duties and harsh weather risks. They argue city carriers earn more with fewer expenses and urge decreased municipal debt through greater individual responsibility and tighter oversight.
Gorman Seen as Next Democratic Presidential Hope
Clark Howell cites Senator Gorman as a strong candidate for the presidency with southern and gold Democrat support. The Louisville Courier Journal could back him, potentially uniting the party though Bryan and free silver would oppose. Gorman’s tariff stance and role in the 1893 97 crisis would spark internal revolt and hard campaigning.
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Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Gorman
Louisville Courier-Journal
Bryan
Ohblo
County Indebtedness Exceeds Revenue As Debt Grows
The county faces rising indebtedness now at 165000 with floating debt replacing bonds as past expenditures outpace receipts. The board of supervisors is urged to cut spending to reduce the annual debt and pay it off, noting taxes reach 1.25 dollars per hundred in Mercury county while expenses remain high.
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Board of Supervisors
Couny
Mercer County
Iowa Campaign Opens With Tariff Attacks and Debate
The Iowa gubernatorial campaign opens with criticism of tariffs on coal and lumber. Supporters argue tariff cuts do not lower coal prices, noting past rebates on exports and alleging insincerity in Democratic rhetoric and Republican counters.
Bishop Candler Attacks Chautauqua Practices
The Methodist Bishop criticizes Chautauqua associations denouncing fire getting and talent drawing for gate receipts to fund the organization. He warns the season is dangerous when Congress is out of session and platform managers chase gate money.
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Bishop Candler
Methodist Church South
Prac
Dra
Attacks on Tillman and Graves Spark Debate on Law and Reform
The piece criticizes Tillman and Graves for promoting lawlessness and contempt for authorities. It argues they prefer disruption over lawful reform, condemns their vulgar, profane style, and urges education and lawful change through proper channels. It emphasizes fidelity to the law until reform is achieved.
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Tillman
Graves
City meters eyed to curb water waste amid rising costs
The Rockford Star argues meters should be installed in the city to curb water waste. It notes careless consumption and leaks, urging a meter system with installment payments or city purchase to fund the program as a remedy before the new filter plant raises costs.
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The
Rockford Star
Rock Island Argus backs Kansas City platform against reorganizers
The Rock Island Argus endorses the Kansas City platform and opposes reorganizers within the Will and Du Page county democrats. It cites the Will County picnic at Joliet as marking a campaign start and calls for loyalty to the party in 1896 and 1900. It notes pressure on Cable and others who opposed Bryan.
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Rock Island Argus
Kansas City
Jzers
Cable
Hurst
Rock Island
the Argus
Will County
Will County Democracy
Joliet
du Page County
Will
du Page Counties
The
Argus
Bryan
Hunters Reminded of Wildlife Laws and Protected Birds
The article warns game hunters that killing Pawan birds is illegal and notes protections for certain species. It stresses hunters should know which birds may be hunted and which must be protected, including nesting birds, hawks, and eagles, with emphasis on lawful hunting practices.
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Pawrune
Hunters Shoot At Eagle Despite Warnings
A local note warns hunters that killing eagles attracts legal action by the game warden. It warns the court may impose a five dollar fine plus costs for such illegal shooting, urging readers not to publish eagle killings in papers.
County faces debt crisis and calls for budget reform
The article argues Rock Island County must curb spending to fund needed bridges at Hillsdale and Geneseo Road. It urges empowering the finance committee to veto wasteful items, tying expenditures to appropriations, and recalls the 19th century monetary lesson of sound money to avoid financial distress.
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Hillsdale
Geneseo
Committee On Finance
Rock Island
Sherman Stevens Proposes Republican Platform for Governor Candidacy
The Macomb Bystander summarizes Judge Sherman Stevens announcements of his Republican platform for governor. Key planks oppose official interference in primaries and conventions, abolition of party committee dictation, restraint on campaign funds and assess ments, support civil service in state institutions, and limit interbranch interference. The editorial notes such principles could strengthen the party if adopted.
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Macomb
Sherman Stevens
Republican Party
Lawrence Y Sherman
Fje
Asset currency debate meets mixed reception among financiers
The discussion on asset backed currency has drawn little broad support. Some financiers advocate populist or fiat positions, while a minority of conservative financiers speak against it. The sentiment centers on awaiting robust tests by business leaders before any trial or adoption.
Impatient Democrats Expect Change in Presidential Race
An editor from Spartansburg S C argues the public will not support radical politics and predicts a Republican victory regardless of Democratic nominees. The piece notes confidence in the current GOP administration and dismisses urgent Democratic prospects or a clear candidate path.
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Meee
Spartansburg
8. C
Gorman
Parker
Cleveland
Bryan
Tom Johnson
United States
Carmack Seeks to Abolish Fifteenth Amendment
The article reports Senator Carmack of Tennessee backing a measure to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment which bars race based voting discrimination. It notes opposition in Congress and doubts of passage, arguing instead for equal rights with possible educational testing for suffrage. It reflects on past emancipation and suggests universal manhood suffrage with safeguards.
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Senator Carmack
Tennessee
Congress
House
Ridgeview Social Notes and Local Visits
Miss Lonnie Hamilton of Chicago visits Mrs. J. Seeley and shares time with Anna Nelson, John Deere school principal. Mrs. Louie Plambeck of Moline visits old friend Lonnie Hamilton amid a sprained wrist for Rev. W. M. Story. A small Ridgeview delegation attends the Denver rally. Mr. Carlson builds a house beside his former residence.
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Ridgeview
Lonnie Hamilton
Chicago
J. Seeley
Anna Nelson
John Deere School
Louie Plambeck Bot Moline
W. M. Story
Denver
Carlson
Local Notes From Carbon Cliff and Nearby
Carbon Cliff residents report John Benson’s return from Denver after a several week stay. W J Egan of Chicago visited friends here. William Gerhardt plans a new house and expects to move in once finished. Mr and Mrs B H Cartwright of Watertown visited Friday. William Gainey and Miss Irene Hennegan were married in Geneseo on Wednesday.
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Carbon Cliff
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W. F. Eastman
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Carmack
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