Political Debate and Campaign Tactics in 1900 Era
The Topeka State Journal article surveys national politics with focus on Thomas Lipton Armour Bryan Odell and McKinley Hanna Croker and the New York vote. It notes Mark Twain on England and discusses electoral strategies and alleged vote bargaining in New York. It quotes opinions on party machinery and potential outcomes for the Empire State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lipton
Platt
Croker
Arange
New York
Bryan
Odell
Gatty
Fmachinery 8
Boss Pourt
Teegestas
New York City
Ae Mireness
Hose Croker
Tovkes
Boss Rile
Bryant
Orel
Empire State
M&e
PACTS A ABOUT TRUSTS VL r
The article discusses import steel duties used to shield rails from foreign competition. It argues the duty sustains high prices and profits for protected domestic producers while export data shows no need for such protection. The entrail claim centers on trust control and lack of home or foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FAS & Wn
Modest Campaign Forecasts in Turbulent Times
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century column discusses party strategies in a presidential race. It notes Republicans willing to concede Maine and Vermont votes to McKinley and hints at Bryan’s potential gains. The piece emphasizes public perception and strategic concessions amid a war context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
McKinsey
Zenital
Vermont
MecKintey
Uncertain Edge in Pennsylvania Vote Counts
In Pennsylvania the race leans Republican with 266 votes for McKinley and 30 for Bryan confirmed, but lingering uncertainty remains. Public interest stays high as incomplete returns keep the outcome in suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennaytyanis
McKiolWny
Bryan
Elnes
Pois
Atchison Globe Sights Oddities And Social Snapshots
A jumble of local anecdotes from Atchison includes a sick doctor, a layman’s remedy, a preacher invited to tea, a woman’s tale of a summer incident, and neighbors observing sacred duty. The column notes moral scolds, a wedding promissory note, and comments on rivalries, fame, and a New York art student.
Pointed Pablraphs from a silenced era
A garbled, partial excerpt reflecting skeptical views on women, speech and virtue. It hints at social judgments, hypocrisy, and caution in public life, mentioning theatre, editors, and the public gaze, with several distorted phrases and misspellings.
Reflections on Speech and Behavior in Philly Press Fragment
A garbled Philadelphia Press fragment discusses horse sense in cars and human temperament with jumbled quotes. It references men, the mermaid, church figures, and a man named Bjobe, mixing odd metaphors and stray phrases about fatigue, observation, and fear.
Mystery of an Umbrella at the Mountain Cabin
A fragment from a rural tale describes Old Alls, his wife, and a crowded mountain cabin. An umbrella, soggy from a shower, becomes a focus as a boy fetches it and a priest intervenes. The scene blends village wit with a moment of shelter and reverent humor.
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Alls
Wanitier
Eis Teverence
Anid
Mike
Miku
EnglishAmerican Friends aboard Ship Encounter Travel Talk
A British passenger and an American traveler aboard a ship strike up a humorous chat about places they call home. They joke about relatives in San Francisco and New York as they reach the station, and a station clerk quotes fares as the men react to the humor of the moment. The scene forms a light travel anecdote aboard the journey.
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States
Philadelphia
New York
Harry
Watt
San Francisco
Housiy
Tim
Stans Central
Oteratore
Chicago
Hagliahman
Mel
Sherman and the Way Round in Sherman’s Georgia Stand
Washington correspondent recalls a Confederate defense in Georgia during Sherman's march to the sea. General Sherman reportedly ordered a halt after observing the tactics used in a northern route around entrenched positions. A lawyer named McMillan recounts a dining encounter with Sherman and discusses the strategic value of the way around.
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Washington
Chicago Times- Herat
Amon
McMillan
New York
McMilan
Sherman
Giorgia
Jeft
Wil
Teramseh Sherman
Fite Avenue
Gen. Rhethan
Think of Ease But Work On Hoods Sarsaparilla Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to purify blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla to achieve health that makes hard work feel easier. The copy promotes vitality and perseverance by claiming the remedy strengthens the body and enables continued labor with less effort.
Bryan Speech At Salem Echoes Trust War and Imperialism
William J. Bryan spoke at Salem, recalling his boyhood home and his father’s courtroom. He warned Republicans of bribery and coercion tied to large campaign funds, urged voters to oppose monopolies, and tied the trust issue to militarism and imperialism. He then spoke briefly at Vernon and Benton to cheering crowds.
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Salem. TL
William J. Bryan Eman
Tél Ty
Bryan
William Prentiss
Chicago
Fen
Ion
Baiem
Chaice
Republicana and
Democrate
Fess
POE
Monopolies Laree Campaign Fund
Bt Rr
Liege
Bran
Salem
Vernon
Benton
Plesse
Carrole's Mandamus Contest in Alma Prepares Case
Carroll of Alma seeks a mandamus to compel the state to certify his right to a price on the official ballot as a candidate for senator in the district of Wabamper Riley and Golury. The contest arises from the district where the late contest board deemed the nomination. 16 SW! Muiinieit of June Non City, after a contest before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Carroll
Alma
Tite Pre
Carroll
Debs to Speak at Auditorium and Various Cities
Debs the Socialist presidential candidate will address crowds at the city Auditorium Saturday evening. The schedule lists appearances in Pittsburg Wichita Topeka Armourdale and other locations with a later note of cancellations and new dates announced today by GC Clemens.
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Eugene V. Debs
Meiting
Debe
Pittsburg
Wichita
Topeka
Batuieay
Armourdalle
Debs
Ar- Count
Ais Voloa
GC. Clemens
General Sternsersg's Trust and the Gold of War
A fragment of an account describes a sergeant-major carrying a gold belt taken during battle. He hides the coins to share with elderly relatives at home, enduring injury and hardship while surgeons and comrades debate the rightful ownership and eventual return to Washington.
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Washington
Wall
Cari
Rome
Woo
Polk School Dismissed Over Cold Weather and No Fire
Polk School was dismissed this morning due to cold weather and no boiler fire. The education office expected the contractor to manage the firing until turnover to the city, but the janitor was supposed to fire and did not. School resumed this afternoon after the boiler issue.
President McKinley Leaves Canton for Washington to Address Senator Spooner
President McKinley departs Canton Ohio at 10 Welock station to meet United States Senator Spooner of Wisconsin. After introductions he proceeds to his home and departs for Washington aboard the train with Bra Money accompanying.
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McKinley
Canton
Washington
Welock
United States
Spooner
Wisconsin
Thighty
Hie House
Failed to Get Cockran in Leavenworth Political Scene
Leavenworth Democrats faced a flare of friction as Speaker Henry Cockran refused to speak, signaling a delayed appearance. The Leavenworth reception committee led by local figures planned to escort Cockran to a Kansan event, with further talks scheduled after Omaha, amid Kansan opposition to the national Democratic committee.
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Leavenworth Democrats
Topelis
Praitess
Orate Hourke Cockran
Leavenworth
Pel
Bundsy
Heir
Wither
Cockran
Hilti
Frank &. Thomas
National Democratic Committee
Mr. Cochran
Misenuri
Iowa
Kansan
Omahs
le. &. F Nesty
Edward Carton
E. E B. Murphy
Petrok Garaughty
A. P
Death of Mrs M D Frost in Detroit
Mrs M D Frost died at 1301 Quippy site this morning at 1 20 o clock after a two year illness from a tumor removed during a recent visit to her home in Detroit. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 3 30 PM. She was born December 7 1847 in Batavia Ohio and married in Olney on September 3 1867. She leaves a husband and two children, M Schieratz and Marty W Frost in Detroit.
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Mra
Proust
Fesiiente
Mire
Prost
Detroit
Batavia
Ohio
Olney
M. Schieratz
Thie City
Marty W. Frost
Detralt, Mich
Smashed by a Train Wounds Santa Fe Worker J. W. Braley
J W Braley a Santa Fe car repairer was struck by a train between Klein Street and the Second Street viaduct last night. He suffered severe leg fractures, a rib break, head and arm injuries, and was taken to Santa Fe Hospital.
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J. W. Braley
Santa Fe
Boul L
Betwen Klein Street
Second Street
Dedication of New YMCA Rooms Featured by Dr McFarland
Dr McFarland delivered a dedication address at the opening of new YMCA rooms on Sunday afternoon. A collection for the Galveston YMCA was announced, totaling 52 dollars to fund the parish project. The Galveston disaster relief campaign and nationwide YMCA aid were highlighted as efforts to support impacted associations and property leases.
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McFarland
Galveston Y.M.C.A
J. D McFarland
Gould Not Get Water Fire Destroys Jane Andrews Home
The fire department was alerted at 6 25 this morning by an alarm from box to a home of Jane Andrews 30 Jand a tryet. Firemen battled a oil stove caused blaze as they laid 1000 feet of hose from hydrant at Fourth and Lafayette. Despite efforts half the house was saved and Mrs Andrews reported 600 insurance on contents.
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Missinwippi Valley
Globe- Democrat
Box Ot
Jane Andrews
Pourth
Laftayalle
Pany
Androwe
Scottish Rite Reunion Opens in Topeka This Week
The fifteenth semi annual reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies of the Valley of Topeka convenes at 9 oclock Thursday morning at the Masante Wallding. A banquet Thursday evening, with entertainment by Amplion quartets directed by FA Cran, and performances by Mrs A Lingafelt, Mrs Shine, and Mrs Petry. The program includes two regulars and two special numbers featuring the Amplion quartet and piano selections by local artists.
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Valley of Topeka
Monitor
Jarehall
Puinchester
FA. Cran
Amplion Quartets
Mra
A. Lingafelt
Shine
Petry
Crane
Eo Lewis Seotar
Illinois Steel and Pressed Steel Car Jobs Trimmed in Shutdown
Work at the Tilinois Steel company converter and Sige mill was reduced by 800 workers as the plant shut down recently. A 600 job cut followed at the Pressed Steel Car company plant. Local readers report the State Journal.
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Oe Eet
Tilinois Steel Company
Waele
Pressed Steel Car Company
Stevenson Lays Up in Campaign Stop at Orrville
Democratic candidate for president Hun Adin, unable to meet schedule due to weather, planned to address voters in Orrville, Ohio, then proceed to Millersburg this afternoon. Advises stay tuned for further updates as temperatures shift and travel remains uncertain.
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Gimctanat
Tom Worventer
Adina Steversor
Erie
Orrville
Millersburg
Rochester cemetery trust election signals local changes
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Rochester cemetery trustees, a ceremony, and a meeting with figures possibly named Chener Laybourn. References to a gathering, a council, and a potential change in oversight appear with unclear dates and scattered phrases. Strong entities include Rochester and Laybourn.
Stahl Brings Suit Amid Turbulent City Matters
The report outlines Stahl charging Pyramids owed money and involving A K Hofigers and others in a dispute tied to a former Urought cult leader. It notes legal actions, court convenings, and references to local corporate and municipal matters in a terse, fragmentary update.
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Pyramids
K. Rodgers
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