Political Musings on Gotham Mayoral Race and National Figures
The piece laments Crokerism and Bessism winning in Greater New York, praising Seth Low’s defeat and criticizing Platt. It critiques Henry George Jr, the George organization, and Tamany influence. It lauds Gorman as a strong Democratic leader while denouncing Mark Hanna and his methods in national politics.
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Seth Low
Greater
Gotham
Croker
Platt
Henry George
George Organization
Henry George, Jr
George
Tammany
Gorman
Democratic Party
Mark Hanna
Merchants Advertise in The Progress for 30 Days
Prominent merchants and business men secure space in The Progress for the next thirty days to attract regional trade. The edition will be mailed to 6,000 extras and followed by agents to grow circulation, aiming to become the state’s largest bona-fide weekly circulation.
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Progress
Ohio Campaign Rages Against Hanna in Fight for State
The piece lauds John R. McLean and the Cincinnati Enquirer in a heated battle against Mark Hanna and Hannaism in Ohio. It credits Thomas L. Johnson, Bob Taylor, and William Jennings Bryan for their roles and predicts Hanna’s dethronement, while noting Ole Kaintuck’s return to Democratic support despite critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
John R. McLean
Mark Hanna
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Napoleon
Hanna
Thomas L. Johnson
Bob Taylor
Bryan
Hannaites
Ohio
Ingersoll Politicals Ironclad Grin and Gilded Oratory
Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll enjoys campaign speaking and earns substantial sums. Reportedly he received 15000 dollars from the McKinley fund and 1000 dollars for each speech in support of General Tracy during Greater New York’s municipal election.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
McKinley
General Tracy
Greater
New York
Reed Rejects Greater New York Election In Portland Reference
Speaker Reed declined participation in the Greater New York city election saying its limits do not reach Portland Maine. He will instead travel to Europe where he expects a more pleasant time after the lively scrimmage that ended there on Tuesday.
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Reed
Greater
New York
Portland
Maine
Europe
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van Wyck
Crokerism
Mr. Parkhurst
Maryland
United States Senate
Cleveland
Sugar Trust
Arthur Pue Gorman
South
Ole Kaintuck
Henry Watterson
Steve O'Donnell
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