Reform Era Ballot and Parties Amid Regional Debates
A late 19th century notice lists multiple party candidates for congress and state offices, including George W. Wheatley for Third District and various Republicans such as Por Amoilate Jurtic for Lieutenant Governor and W. B. Stanley A. EB for Auditor. It notes LONGRESS will adjourn early in June and cites Democratic critique of the Chicago platform jousting with McKinley, via the Philadelphia Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por Amoelate Jurtic
Aufitor
W.B. Stanley A. EB
Richter W. A
Johnston George A
Clark George B. Cole
Aja
Godard
Frank Nelson
W. ¥. Church
Congromman-at Large
Chas
F. Beott
Office Workers Back Broad Unity For Office Gain
A terse critique argues that fusion supporters chase lofty resolutions at conventions. The writer claims simplicity would help by openly uniting for anything that assures them office, covering the core aim in few words.
Band of thirteen invaders seizes Lincoln Park shore
A group of 13 armed men landed in Lincoln Park Chicago last week and began fortifying the lakefront claiming bare land as settler property. A park official was shot at while attempting to intervene. a boy spectator was wounded in the knee. Police moved in the next afternoon, detaining the invaders without further bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Lake Front
Bad Year for Whiners and the 1900 Outlook
A 1896 critique of alarmist forecasts mocks Bryan era doomsayers. It argues the nation advances, citing the Statistical Abstract tables from 1869 to 1899. Per capita finances show progress, supporting a hopeful view of the economy and prospects rather than fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Washington
Progress and prosperity contrast with calamity howlers
The passage cites declines in per capita interest charges and tariff duties since 1869 while noting per capita exports and industrial outputs rising. It highlights growth in corn, wheat, cotton, coal, and pig iron production, exports, and manufacturing, plus a surge in savings deposits from 1869 to 1899. Concludes that prosperity facts outpace doom sayers, per New York Mail and Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Mail and Express
Letter on Health Consultation by Letter Warns Readers
An editorial warns women about Dr. Pierce's free letter consultation, criticizing health claims and the danger of relying on correspondence for medical advice. It underscores the broader risk when health questions are treated as mere rhetoric rather than serious care.
August Flower Still Largest Sale in The Civilized World
Yes August Flower remains the top selling medicine for indigestion fatigue and nervous issues. It is promoted as cleaning the system regulating the liver and stimulating organic actions with only a few doses. Sold by G P Wilder and advertised in regional tour notices. Also note tax payment deadline June 20 and bank system changes affecting remittances. Threshing machine advertisement from Nichols and Shepard appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
G. P. Wilder
Ister
Decoration Day reflections and local politics in Erie
A fragmented report notes a Wheatley delivered Decoration Day address in Erie and mentions public reactions to the late convention. It cites a failed secret ballot, gas plant profits for May, seasonal produce, health warnings, festive decorations for old soldiers, and remarks on local political figures and alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatley
Erie
Angels of Heaven
Centerville Township
Swan
Urbana
Chanute
Chanute—Possibly Since Gen. Hudson
National Bank
TDM
John J. Jones
Aes
Four D s. Charles Sipurston at Adare incident read
Fragmentary OCR note describes the Four D s and Charles Sipurston in a damaged context. It mentions Adare and eerie phrasing about bowels and a structure. Details are unclear due to heavy garbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sipurston
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The
Chanute Times
Turner
Chandaior
Congress
George W. Wheatley
Neosho County
Fred Carter
Roseberry
A. M. Sailors
Brown
James
Henry Lodge
Longress
McKinley
Philadelphia
Hysinger & Rosenthal
Lake
Seaside
Katy
James Barker
St. Louis, Mo
Pe ER Cary
Ngton
Chamberlain
Quod Nichols & Shepard
Roemers Meat Market
Roemer
First National Bank
Kansas
U.S
Seventh Judicial District
Bohemian Iver
Sanny Howsiders
A. O. Grubb & CO
DR. Hess
Uber
J. R. Fay
P. O
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