Prohibition Policy Sparks Fort Scott Church Protest
Fort Scott Pastor and Elder Brent join in a campaign against Governor Morrill's appointive policy in Kansas. They argue the license system enables revenue from saloons, weakens law, and undermines the state’s prohibitory stance, urging action to curb illegal liquor sales and protect public morals. The piece links church leaders to a broader Christian opposition and critiques administration for endangering prohibition.
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Fort Scott
Aug
Durbe- Fow
First Methodist Church
Brent
Morrill
Dusborow
Kansas
Topeka
Supreme Court
Kanan
Fate
Credit Burde
Tf Tee
Boris
Lewes
Buenos
Guratpets
Kerens Comments on Missouri Politics Amid Democratic Split
In Chicago Aug 1 ten Kerens of St Louis speaks on the Missouri vote and Democratic split. He urges a third ticket and sound money as a path to votes, arguing many Democrats oppose the Chicago platform and may shift to Bryan or Sewall. He warns that misreading public sentiment could herald Bryan’s defeat and silver influence.
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Chicago
Kerens
St. Louis
Binney
Dar
Kerane
Missouri
Bryan
McKinley
Sewall
Hermes
Bryan Ai Tres
Jones
Mr. Watson
Delmonico Guests Entreat Police to Halt Street Preacher
Guests at Delmonico's on Fifth Avenue and Twenty Fifth Street asked police to remove Maxwell F Johnston, a street preacher, from the northwest corner opposite the restaurant. Johnston, licensed by Mayor Strong to preach on the corner, continued his sermon as guests complained that his words could be heard in the dining room. Police could not intervene. several diners left the dining room while Johnston persisted.
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Delmonico
New York
Delmonics
Fifth Avenue
Twenty- Fifth Streets
Delmontto
Maxwell F. Johnston
Abs
Johnston
Cree
Wan
Jook
Hawley
Fawley
Strone
Sand
Walker for Bryan finances noted at Bryant and Sewn club
New York, Aug 7 Among prominent Bryant and Sewn elect members is John Brisbane Walker, Cosmopolitan Magazine proprietor. Walker joins the club finance committee as an earnest member alongside Dr. A P Sawyer. Mary Jane Marshall of Galesburg reports relief after using your Family Cure for a severe side pain. Frank Sim, Pharmacist, Kansas Avenue.
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New York
Bryant and Sewn
John Brisbane Walker
Cosmopolitan
Walker
A. P. Sawyer
Mary Jane Marshall Galesburg
Frank Sim
Kansas
Evenue
A Finance Talk in Portland on Currency Debate
The piece notes a Portland meeting where Wes Reed, renominated by acclamation for Congress, spoke on currency and the nation’s financial question. It recaps discussion of bimetallism, gold and silver value, and historical coinage ratios, with references to the Chicago convention and the need for a world remedy while avoiding detailed policy pledges.
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Portland
B. Reed
Congress
Flist
Reed Haseen
Reed
Debating Silver Basis and Gold Standards
The speech argues against restoring a silver monetary standard and warns that moving to a silver basis would harm national credit and provoke constant hard times. It contrasts gold and silver values, contends prices reflect not silver but global supply, and emphasizes preserving credit and national finances. The text closes with party resolutions backing McKinley, Hobart, and governor candidate Powers, with Reed praised by the First district.
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United States
Russia
Arcentite Republic
England
Str. Reed
Committee On
Reed
Colorado Republicans plan August 12 meeting to reconsider Wolcott actions
The Colorado Republican state central committee will convene in Denver on August 12 to rescind the first meeting’s proxies favoring gold, undo perceived mischief, and craft a new plan. A move to reconsider the McKinley Hobart endorsement is expected, with Wolcott loyalists unlikely to attend.
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Colorado Republican Committee
Denver
Republican State Central Committee
Wolcott
Htle
McKinley
Hobart
Senetur Teller
Washburn College Registrar Office Hours Begin Monday
Beginning Monday August 3 the registrar's office in the college library will be open for consultation on student admission and study arrangements L D Whittemore registrar Dr A P Sawyer praised for discovering women’s medicine and thanked by Lida C Bredshaw Mary Johnson Bushnell IL and Frank Sim pharmacist 607 Kau san mye agers Hair Vigor advertised for vitality and beauty Peerless Steam Laundry ad cites address 12 and 114 W 5th Street.
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Washburn College
Aucunt
Studles
L. D. Whittemore
A. P. Sawyer
Lida C. Bredshaw
Fairfieid
Frank Sim
Kausan Mye
Tom Watson Opens Vice Presidential Campaign in Atlanta
Tom Watson launched his vice presidential bid before about 9,000 in a rough Moody revival venue. He attacked McKinleyism and urged Bryan support while pitching a Southern Western alliance, arguing for a new party uniting farmers. He contrasted anti Wall Street stance with Chicago and St Louis conventions and endorsed Bryan over Sewall.
The Star Grocery Ad Claims Low Prices in Topeka
A Topeka grocery ad promotes The Star Grocery as a leading cash buyer with signs of reduced prices. It urges customers to watch advertisements and promises goods set on lower profits than usual, inviting shoppers to compare prices.
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Topeks
Sugar prices drop as retailers push low weight values
Fragmentary ad copy notes sugar offerings with emphasis on low weight packs under 25 pounds and a price claim. The rough text hints at a sales promotion seeking buyers to compare price before purchasing, mentioning dark sugar in casual phrasing.
Ball Bearing Bike Shoes and a Southern Political Scene
The excerpt depicts a fiery political rally with Bryan and Watson supporting a Democratic strategy. Speakers advocate electoral tickets favoring Bryan and Watson, opposing Sewall, and declare Southern unity against Northern influence. Watson receives repeated cheers and applause amid partisan rhetoric.
Two Wee Twin Midgets Named After Presidential Candidates
In Hamlet Indiana on August 7 two exceedingly small newborn boys were christened William McKinley McHiccins and William Jennings Bryan McKiggins by their parents. The father is a Republican and the mother a Democrat, and the rare names honor the leading presidential candidates. Both babies reportedly cry little, weigh a few ounces, and rest in cradle carriages as the family notes the political pairing in their home.
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Ind
William McKinley McHiccins
William Jennings Bryan McKiggins
Theatrical Managers Form United Association
In New York a meeting at Hoyt's theater brought local and traveling managers into the United States Association of Theatrical Managers. Frank McKee chaired, A J Spencer was secretary, A A McCormick treasurer, and Jack Hirsh served as representative. A committee will establish a permanent organization including 25 top managers from New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago and other cities, with Henry Abbey and Charles Frohman among them.
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New York
Hoyt's
United States Association of Theatrical Managers
Frank McKee
A. J. Spencer
A. A. McCormick
Jack Hirsh
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Henry Abbey
Charles Frohman
Banner relocation set for Broadway across from Hotel Normandie
New York officials move to remove the banner erected by the Republican county committee in front of the Hotel Normandie after litigation with owner General Earle. The board of aldermen passed a resolution shifting the banner to Broadway near Fourteenth Street, aligning with Senator Hill who uses the Normandie as headquarters. Also noted is a Kansas City catalog offering a photo book of South Missouri views, and local laundry and vending line items.
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New York
Aus
Republican County Committee
Normandie
Earle
Broadway
Ware
Fourteenth Stree
Senator Hill
South Missouri
Kansas City
Fort
Eloce Wood
Fedies
Beware of the Knife blood remedy claims by Swift Specific Co
Marshfield Missouri resident Lincoln Nelson reports long suffering from neck gland infection. After six months of treatment in several cities, a friend advised S. S. S. The first bottle reduced the enlargement and it disappeared, he says. He urges others to try the product, promising permanent relief from scrofula and other blood diseases with free books from the Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia.
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Lincoln Nelson
Marshfield
Washington, D.C
Springfield
St. Louis
Louly
Swift
Atlants
Ere of Our Popcorn Venture Reported in Local Record
In a brief downtown column, the community notes success for a new popcorn project led by local volunteers and small businesses. Officials praise early sales and expanding plans amid steady public interest.
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St Louis
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Royal Sisterhood of
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the Star Grocery
Anderson J. Jay
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Tate
He Crosby
Shawnee
Jack Frost
Iki Crosby
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J. Ss. Sproat
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East Sixth St
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