Bryanism and Colorado Ruffians Spark Free Speech Debate
The piece charges Bryanism with inciting disorder and defending riot and suppression of free speech. It links Bryan's 1896 and 1900 platforms to attacks on Gov Roosevelt and Republican speakers, arguing Democratic rhetoric mirrors violence from Lovejoy days and predicting voter backlash in November.
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Colorado
Bryan
United States
Cleveland
Olney
Debs
Chicago
Gov
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Political Trends in 1900 Election and Trust Issue
The New York Evening Post criticizes both parties for courting trusts while failing to curb them. It argues Bryanism centers on finance and gold standard, not imperialism, and predicts the coal strike and labor shifts could sway voters. It notes Chicago labor strength complicates political plans and sees no surge of revolutionary public sentiment for 1900.
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New York Evening Post
Bryan
Chicago
Central West
East
Croker’s NY political forecast earns harsh rebuke
Critics label Croker a false prophet of the Bryanite party after he repeatedly predicted Democratic triumphs in New York since 1888. The record shows he missed every forecast over the past dozen years, including 1888 1892 and 1896.
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Croker
New York
Local Democrat Renounces Bryanism in Keosauqua
Captain W. E. Duckworth, a leading Democrat in Keosauqua, renounces Bryanism and declares support for the Republican ticket. The Keosauqua Republican notes Iowa’s large anticipated McKinley majority this year.
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Keosauqua
W. E. Duckworth
Iowa
McKinley
Lightning Pain Killer Ad in Drugstore Circulation
Pain relief product advertised with price 25 cents available at all druggists. Label highlights quick action for pain and discomfort.
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Truil
The Grand Old Party and American Flag Allegiance
Senator Beveridge cites a Minneapolis address to portray the Republican party as steadfast in war and peace, always acting in American interests and upholding the flag. He links the party to soldiers and national defense as proof of its loyalty.
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Republican Party
Senator Beveridge
Campaign rhetoric echoes through Bushnell circulars in 1864
The Aledo Times-Record reprints a Bushnell circular attacking Lincoln, urging White men to rally for the Democratic cause. It contrasts with modern campaigns and notes a Buffalo Bill Wild West Show incident where audience reactions to candidates Bryan Roosevelt Adlai Stevenson and Dewey were mixed, with Democrats present but quiet.
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Aledo Times-Record
Bushnell
Lincoln
McKinley
Clarinda Herald
Buffalo Bill
San Juan Hill
Bryan
Roosevelt
Adlai Stevenson
Admiral Dewey
Republican Meetings outline speakers and dates for campaigns
Nichols hosts Oct 3 meeting with Sen G M Titus and A S Lawrence. Bloomington Township Convention at City Hall to nominate one trustee one assessor one clerk two justices of the peace and two constables.
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Bloomington
McKinley and Roosevelt Club Formed in Drury Township
In Drury Township Illinois on October 3 J W McKee John Waterman and J A Townsley organized a McKinley and Roosevelt club. The members plan to attend the Davenport rally on a night in October.
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Drury Township
Illinois
J. W. McKee
John Waterman
J. A. Townsley
McKinley and Roosevelt Club
Davenport
Roosevelt Excursion Train From Muscatine at Six
Theodore Roosevelt related excursion train departs Muscatine at 6:00 p m with a single round trip fare. The note marks an organized travel offer linked to Roosevelt.
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Davenport
Theodore Roosevelt
Muscatine
Elopers Tie Quick Union in Franklin Township Hideaway
A sensational runaway wedding occurred at 8 a m in Union township Franklin with Clarence Cutsinger age 22 and Rebie Thompson 20 wed by Elder Simeon Riggs after a late night marriage license run in Kad in burg The couple then registered at an uptown hotel as the bride’s father reacted angrily The groom’s brother Homer Cutsinger had wed Miss Mauzy of Rushville months earlier and separated shortly after.
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Hollenback
Simeon Riggs
Homer Cutsinger
Miss Mauzy
Rushville
Sheriff Duped by False United States Detective
Sheriff Carnahan of Sparta was deceived by a smooth impostor who claimed to be a US detective and offered to expose the Gates murder. The man was taken to La Crosse, revealed as a tramp painter after cross examination, and jailed overnight before choosing to leave town to avoid impersonation charges.
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LaCrosse
Carnahan
Sparta
United States
Carna- Han
Local Civic Leaders Rally Across Districts in October Events
A sequence of October gatherings lists attendees including J. L. Giesler John Kemble Durant Gov L. M. Shaw Moscow J. W. McKee O. D. Long W. L. Roach Senator G. M. Titus Conesville John Herriott Sweetland Sen Titus J L Giesler At schoolhouse No 4 Wapello and Muscatine with Senator J P Dolliver.
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G. M. Titus
J. L Giesler
W. L. Roach
Lake Forest Players Barred After Pierson Death
The Lake Forest university football team faces suspensions as six players including Carstons Howell Roosevelt and three others are forbidden to play following Lawrence Piersons death from injuries suffered in a game a week earlier. The Wisconsin game and other major scheduled contests may be cancelled.
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Lake Forest
Lawrence Pierson
Lake Forest University
Carstons
Howell
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Racine Considers Water Franchise Extension Proposals
In Racine Wisconsin on October 3 the common council referred back to the committee of the whole a report from the special committee. The report urged extending the Racine Water company franchise thirty years. City would receive 15 percent of hydrant rental for eleven years and 2 percent for the extended period. Taxpayers oppose the extension.
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Racine
Wis
Common Council
Higgins
Racine Water Company
West Liberty Notes and Local Dates
West Liberty listings show W. L. Roach on Oct 5 and Safe Young on Oct 18. Fruitland schedules include Oct 6 for Congressman Lot Thomas.
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West Liberty
Fruitland
Lot Thomas
Deming Endows Fort Dodge College Fifty Thousand Dollars
J H Deming of Fort Dodge has given ten thousand dollars to Tabor College Iowa, seeking to fund deserving small colleges. He aligns with Dr Pearsons of Chicago that such gifts yield greater good than allocations to wealthier institutions. Five years ago Dolf Tardell rose from farm work to become a well to do traveler with Klondike riches.
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J. H. Deming
Fort Dodge
Tabor College
Tabor
Iowa
Deming
Pearsons
Chicago
Dolf Tardell
Clinton
Europe
Klondike
Tardell
Alaska
Dawson City
Cook’s Inlet
Cape Nome
Nome
Ward clubs schedule meetings at local halls
Muscatine ward clubs hold weekly meetings at K P dance hall with First Ward on Monday Second Ward on Friday Third Ward on Thursday and Fourth Ward on Monday at Stewart s Hall details indicate regular community gatherings by ward groups.
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Muscatine Ward
K. P
Stewart's Hall
First Ward Republican Literary Society Meeting Notice
Invitation to public meeting of all parties on October 8 1900 at K of P Dance Hall Iowa. Special program includes string music and speakers Hon G M Titus J Waterman J Te Winkle J Wilkins and J L Giesler. Regular meetings every Monday at the same hall.
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First Ward Republican Literary Society
K. of P. Dance Hall
Iowa
G. M. Titus
J. Waterman
J. Te Winkle
J. Wilkins
J. L. Giesler
LaCrosse Faces Hornet Invasion Causing Downtown Fright
LaCrosse Wisconsin on October 3 reports a hornet invasion flooding downtown offices. Residents wage a benzine bottle and squirt gun crusade to combat the insects while several people suffer serious stings in the unending swarms.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Racine Boy Reported Safe After Years Missing
Racine Wisconsin October 3 1919 Frank Peters a Racine boy who vanished years ago has sent a letter from Luzon in the Philippines to his mother. Phillip Herrick of Racine now serving in the war says he met Peters while hiking and found him in a regimental band piece in Luzon.
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Racine, Wis
Frank Peters
Racine
Luzon
Philippines
Phillip Herrick
Hacine
Peters
Whitewater
Wis
Frank Whitehead
Lillie Taylor
Dolliver Meeting Excursion Tickets On Oct Sixth
On Saturday October 6 1900 the M N S Ry Co will sell excursion round trip tickets for Muscatine to Wapello at 65 cents good for passage on the regular train from Muscatine at 12 25 pm and a special return from Wapello at 9 30 pm arriving Muscatine 10 45 pm with a stop at Grand View Charles Howard General Manager
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Wapello
Muscatine
Grand View
Charles Howard
London Trials Peat as Coal Substitute
A London effort tests peat as a household coal substitute and weighs its potential against traditional fuel. The piece endorses Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a genuine cure for digestion and related ailments, urging readers to obtain the authentic bottle with a private revenue stamp.
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London
Hostetter
Excursion Rates to Indianapolis by Cedar Rapids Route
For the Quadrennial Convention National Association of Democratic Clubs at Indianapolis Ind Oct 3-4 the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ry will sell round trip tickets at rate of a single fare plus 2. Good service and first class equipment from all points on the line to Chicago with close connection for Indianapolis. Full information from any agent of the Cedar Rapids Route.
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Indiaapolis
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Indianapolis
Ind
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Excursion Rates Set by Rail Line Across Midwestern States
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific announces excursion fares of 12 dollars to Kansas and Nebraska and 14 dollars to Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Tickets go on sale October 2 and 16. J. W. Weidlein serves as emigrant agent.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J. W. Weidlein
Stop That Cough Right Sway With Wall's Lightning Cough Cura
A historic ad urges relief from coughing with Wall's Lightning Cough Cura 254. The pitch promises fast action, featuring bold claims and a compact remedy note aimed at households seeking practical relief.
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Wall
Prisoners Plan an Escape from Port Huron Jail
In Port Huron Michigan on October 3, William Sully and William Davis attempted to break from the county jail. Ten prisoners were confined in the upper ward and joined the effort. Bricks were cut near the north window grating to widen the passage, but the opening remained small and only a light man could escape. Sully and Davis, weighing 125 and 128 pounds, were among those who made it out.
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Port Huron
Mich
Willalm Sully
Iowa
William Davis
Sully
Davis
Fatal inquest reveals grisly pasture death in Wisconsin
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin an inquest details the death of Mrs Frederick Grever after she tied a rope around her neck and the horse to drive to a cheese factory. The frightened horse dragged her for an hour before stopping and a passerby freed her. The body was severely mutilated.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Frederick Grever
Annsburg
Here
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