Hepburn Wins Eighth District by Eight Six Votes
The article reports Col Hepburn defeating Robb by 826 votes in the Eighth district. It notes silverites battlegrounds in the Eighth and Sixth, McKinley and Bryan electoral votes totals, and mentions local newspaper personnel and changes, including the Mirror’s plan to become a five column quarto. It references Crain of Chronistor and other election and civic details from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hepburn
Robb
Silverites
Lacey
Fred Whi
Kansas Silver Dollar Tender Proposal Sparks Debate
A Topeka telegram reports a Kansas bill to make silver dollars legal tender for future debts, not past obligations. Populist leaders claim Congress has allowed foreign coins as tender, while bankers fear economic disruption. observers warn prosperity will come gradually as mills reopen and workers gain wages.
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Topeka
Kan
New Pop
Kansas
SS. King
United
United States
United States Congress
We Mexi
Government aid debate echoes in Newton populist talk
In Jasper County confidence rises as factories restart and prices respond to supply and demand. A Newton populist questions government aid to individuals, but the article argues government should not distribute wealth or money, noting it is funded by the people and cannot create wealth. The piece urges self-reliance and cautions against waiting for government action.
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Jasper County
Newton
Lemark
Scramble for Post Offices and Political Spoils
The piece argues that postmaster appointments become political spoils, with congressmen pushing for favorable postings in their districts. It suggests the Indiana plan for postmaster selection by electorate as a solution and cites the Chicago Times-Herald. Also notes gospel meetings at the A M E Church starting November 25, 1896, inviting all.
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McKinley
Indiana
Chicago Times-Herald
Union Sunday School
A. M.E
S. H. Parrenson
Had Enough Financial Agitation in Democratic Ranks
The piece argues the Democratic Party remains true to its integrity and national solidarity, unlikely to abandon traditions for a new flag, and urges an end to financial agitation to seek peace and time to work. It references figures like the Butlers and Tillmans and notes the death of commercial appal Wright in Des Moines, with survival details and church affiliations.
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Democratic Party
Butler
Butlers
Tillmans
Wright Asovers
Kellogg
Des Moines
Wright
Lee I
Iowa
C. Morey
M. Church
Debie
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Fastor
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Butler County
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Bryan
Mkinley
Kentucky
Bryan J
S. Crain
Postotti Siyn
James S.C
Philaphia
Pres Aid Telephone Company
Quaker City
Clarkson
Lissette
Grove Township
Henry
Bertie van
Willie Ter Louw
Vangel
Katie Roat
Arnold E Evra Beyer
Arties
Crockery
Geise & Wendt
Wendt
Northside Square
W. Hiton
Sutter Creek
Calif
Wagury & Suxap
Sansdown
Nancy
Por
McFarland & Son
Tiney Pfitung
the Tailor
U.S
New Pribune
Chi
York Trimneledo Blade
Youth's Companion
Inter Ocean
Capital
Leader
Recor
Reat Rock
John
Autian
Gen's Pass
C. Te
Rey
Morgan & Hunter
Ewton
Evaroned
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Colle
Wagley & Smead
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