Down by the Potomac Raising Campaign Funds
Aug. 28 Special to The Northwestern reports both parties face fundraising pressure as the 1896 campaign unfolds. Republicans lead in early fund-raising with donors restricted by law, while Democrats rely on a Mack committee of millionaires. The piece notes limited responses from farmers and workers, warns of large potential sums and “corruption fund” talk, and cites historical examples and state politics shaping contributions.
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Taft
Mark Hanna
New York
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Sheldon
Hitchcock
Cam
Gompers
Merchanta
Luainess
Haskell
Arcue
Denver
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Alack
Box
Mack Committee
Rica
Soap praised by Ohio matron for P. & G. Naphtha
Mrs. Cuartes B of Madisonville Ohio declares the P. & G. Naphtha soap superior after testing it in washing and cleaning for a four child household. She offers to let her name be used to promote the soap and urges less fortunate wives and mothers to learn of its benefits.
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Cuartes B
Madionville
Ohio
Campaign money and influence across states shape 1900 election
A discussion on how Ohio Indiana and other key states leverage corporate funding for campaigns. The piece notes liquor and railroad interests, efforts to buy influence in legislatures and the role of national committees in costly outreach. It cites postal and printing costs and the strategy of Taft and Bryan to economize while extending broad newspaper coverage.
Delegates at Ridge Race Track Convention
Delegates participated as the convention resumed at the Ridge race track grandstand. John Wiarrett of Washinton and James Rogers of New York delivered addresses. The parties remained at Him Ridge plt after business session, fatigue events and other diversions attracted attention.
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Hessiank
I Ridge
John Wiarrett
Washinton
James Rogers
New York
Ridge
Bryan's Impromptu Talk Captures Advertising Club
William J. Bryan spoke briefly in Kansas City enroute to Topeka, delivering the convention feature for the Associated Advertising clubs. He spoke at Willis Wood theatre after staying at the adjoining hotel and addressed the audience on Advertising and its future. The event opened with a reception and included a brief, formal speech followed by limited discussion.
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Kame Toe City
Kansas City
William J. Bryan
Topeka
Associated Advertising
Thane
Mertert
Bormalicid
Kaukauna News Notes and Local Happenings
Charina Mehn aged 24 dies after a week long pneumonia and Brights disease at his Beaulieu Hill home. Survived by wife and eight children Augusta Max Martha Elia Arthur Lydia Arnold and Charles Mahn all at home. Funeral Saturday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at 2 pm conducted by Rev William Winimanthal. Alderman Pred Hoolme returns from Germany after three months abroad. distributes free Inter-urban rides to Appleton as a goodwill gesture. Hoehme reports voyage on Kaldern Augusta Victoria with 4000 passengers and 186 firemen. describes primitive harvest methods and a rye bread loaf baked from wind-mill ground grain.
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Kaukauna
Wis
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Beaulieu Hill
Bright
Mr. Mithn
Manitowoe
Germany
Augusta
Max
Martha
Elia
Arthur
Lydia
Arnold
Charles Mahn
Trinity Evangelical Tatheran Church
William Winimanthal
Luther Landauer
Congress
Appleton
Uke
Aldéeman Pred Hoolme
German
Nis Minterg
Stéaingr Kaldern Augusta Victoria
Hoehme
Son
Congratulatory Cable to Tolstoy on Eighthy Birthday
A garbled cablegram from multiple cities congratulates Leo Tolstoy on his eightieth birthday. The message, signed by officials from Cincinnati and others, references his influence and signals a celebratory tone despite unclear surrounding details.
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Twenity
Cincinnati
Teerola
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