Invitation to Republicans on Publicity Plank in Elections
In Washington county a call to Republicans to unite with Democrats over the Publicity Plank opposing money in campaigns. The piece notes the Republican National Convention rejected the plank while Democratic conventions embraced it, urging honest elections and end to election piracy. It praises Kentucky Republicans for the plank in state and national platforms and invites cross party support against corrupt influences.
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Democratic Party
Kentucky
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Bryan
Washington
Congress
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Wall Street
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Harriman
George Rumsey Sheldon
Republican Campaign Committee
Sheldon
Republican Party
Mr. Taft
the Sun
Judiciaries and the Power of Money in Courts
A speech denounces corruption in the judiciary, arguing rich financiers influence rulings while the poor face harsher penalties. It calls for judges who uphold equal rights and warns that money corrupts justice, hoping for a day when crime and theft decline as power wanes.
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America
Democrats Win in Walla Walla Mayor Race
In Walla Walla Washington Democrat Eugene Tausick defeated Republican W N McKean by 942 votes for mayor. Walla Walla long a Republican stronghold, the upset on national issues signals possible Bryan wave nationally.
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Walla Walla
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Eugene Tausick
W. W. McKean
McKean
Taft Club
Washington
Taft
Tausick
Denver
Bryan
Taft and Democrats Clash Over Campaign Contributions
The piece reports on Taft and Bryan adjacent positions on campaign finance reform. It notes the Democratic National Committee resolution rejecting corporate and high individual contributions, calls for publication of donors, and contrasts with Taft’s public stance and strategic choices including running mate Sherman and the Republican campaign apparatus.
Prince of Pears Lecture Reflects Nazarene Platform
Mr. Brian speaks on religion and politics, arguing the Nazarene platform surpasses any party's in scope. He cites the command to love one's neighbor and says this single principle offers lasting solutions to societal troubles beyond earthly platforms.
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Brian
Prince of Pears
Nazarene
Boni de Castellane Sues For Custody Of His Children
Count Boni de Castellane sues for possession of his children claiming he has no business with them. He cannot buy cheese and crackers for them. Robert Phillipps of Elizabeth and labor leader John Mitchell are named in related political context as candidates in Michigan for Bryan.
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Boni de Castellane
Boni
Robert Phillipps
Elizabeth
John Mitchell
Michigan
Bryan
Same Old Game and the Labor Question in 1896
The writer condemns political ploys promising prosperity through mills reopening, arguing past schemes misled hungry workers who supported Republicans. Now laborers rally under Democracy and will not be deceived by “Ostentation Ostriches of High Finance,” predicting sustained worker awareness and backlash.
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Republican Party
BASE BALL ROWDYISM AND ITS DANGEROUS CORE
The piece condemns baseball rowdiness as an unpleasant feature that corrupts games. It contrasts the “high-tone rooter” with the vulgar rowdy, describing the latter as a menace who aims to start fights and injure others, and notes such individuals persist as fixtures at ballparks despite their harm.
Democratic National Committee sets donation limits prior to election
In a July 14 Fairview session the Democratic National Committee approved a platform pledge. It bans corporate contributions, caps individual donations at 10000 dollars, requires pre election publication of large gifts, and sets publish dates for contributions received before and after October 15. It also bars contributions above 100 dollars within three days of the election.
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Democratic National Committee
Denver
Fairview
Zeitung Supports Bryan in Democratic Push
The New York Staats Zeitung, long opposed to Bryan, will back the Democratic ticket. Editor Herman Ridder telegraphs Bryan that the paper will provide sincere support, a move seen as worth thousands of votes among German voters and likely to tilt New York State toward Democrats.
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New York Staats Zeitung
United States
Mr. Bryan
Herman Ridder
The
Zeitung
Bryan
New York State
the Zeitung
Congressman Clark Praises Ben Johnson for Congress
During a Chautauqua lecture in Lebanon last Friday Congressman Champ Clark complimented Hon. Ben Johnson saying he would soon be recognized as one of America's able congressmen. He urged the Fourth district to reelect him, stating the nation needs such service in Congress.
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Chautauqua Platform
Lebanon
Champ Clark
Ben Johnson
Johnson
America
Fourth
Congress
Mack Named Chairman of Democratic National Committee
Mr Norman E Mack of New York has been chosen to chair the Democratic National Committee. He is described as an astute clean politician who will harmonize New York factions and strengthen the party’s outlook for victory in November.
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Norman E. Mack
New York
Democratic National Committee
Mack
New York State
Bryan
Washington County
The
Sun
Npon
Standard Oil Hit With 29 Million Dollar Fine
A higher court set aside earlier rulings and imposed a $29,000,000 fine on Standard Oil for alleged violations. The decision follows a series of legal actions accusing the company of flagrant misconduct in breach of the law.
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Standard Oil Company
Verdict Set Aside by Higher Court Cited
A phrase notes that a higher court recently set aside a verdict, reflecting on perceptions of fairness and justice. The fragment indicates ongoing legal proceedings and possible public reaction to the court action. No further names or specifics are provided in the readable text.
Republicans for Bryan in Lincoln union endorse Bryan
The Central Labor Union of Lincoln Nebraska notified Mr Bryan he would receive unanimous support. In a meeting with several hundred members a resolution endorsing Bryan and the party platform was adopted. Speakers praised him as champion of the toilers and praised his private and public life.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
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Opportune Time on Rates Declared by Rail President
President McCrea of the nia Railroad states it is not opportune to advance rates. He adds the tone should be opportune around five o'clock in the evening on the coming November date.
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McCrea
Nia Railroad
Dying Relative and Roosevelt Watch Automobiles
A cousin of Jay Gould lies dying in a California poor house amid poverty and hardship. An Oyster Bay telegram notes President Roosevelt is beginning to like automobiles, though it does not imply a loss of his fondness for the bucking broncho.
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Jay Gould
California
Jay
Abe Hee
Geni
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Demand for settlement of old business in Brumfield Ky
All persons indebted to me are requested to come in at once and settle as I must settle all of my old business within the next few weeks. Brumfield, Ky.
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Brumfield, Ky
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