Political debate and campaign notes at odds in 1920s era discourse
A dense, quoted tirade discusses idealism skepticism and party strategy. References mention universities politicians and a tour by Governor Flying Suspectron with Democratic figures in Chicago and Illinois. The piece cites education reform and political conflict over party lines and government legitimacy.
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Governor Pying Sqn
Chicago
Threy Dave
Onvtain Skin Te Vattner
Attorat Coma Cednar Tantereds
2inGle
Cob W. Hales
The
Hepattican Naminal Speekets Bureau
Exact opposite views split New Yorks political outlook
The World and Journal debate election outcomes with contrasting bets on Bryan and McKinley. Experts in New York report divided opinions across states including Lousiana and Wisconsin, while the JournaI notes Bryan support in central regions remains strong.
Unexpected scene at Byrtye court as lawyer is mobbed
In Byrtye court yesterday afternoon a hubbub broke out when a Black lawyer named Yemerday faced a jeering crowd. Officer Matthews warned and drew his revolver, a struggle ensued on the stairs, and the attorney fled toward the public corridor with Jordan awaiting transport to Justice Furry.
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Byrtye
Jykeverdt Colurid
Peller
Jordin
Basta
Ehopauin
Matthews
Fordan
Jordai
Witatt
Howe Matthews
Jemntan
Iim Gotekom
Colare
Dodand
Jordan
Furry
Local Dispatch From Darmstadt Amid Turbulent Times
Fragmentary report from a Darmstadt correspondent describes a city atmosphere amid unrest. The text references Hesse and tyrants, noting a period of strain and cautious optimism as officials seek stability.
Men Forced to Vote by Standard Oil Splitter Probe
Clevehead reports a controversy as supervisor Donnell of the Standard Oil company district faces questions about a vote taken Friday and Saturday. Interrogations reveal ballots were distributed by foremen and counted by superintendents, with secrecy and coercion alleged as workers claim they were pressured to reveal how they voted. The public release of results is refused while the company defends employee rights.
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Standard Oi
Donnell
Standard OU
Gutevent
Standard On Company
Bachemme
Ols
Medina Elds
Dennell
Jonna
St of
Guerplonm
Namiber
Picture of Battle of the Buc ene formal presented in Shawnee County
Mrs Ros Burna presented a picture of the Battle of the Buc ene to Shawnee County. The event included remarks by Waters and a speech honoring Confederate and Union soldiers, noting heroism, lament, and a gathering with survivors from Lincoln Port. The ceremony featured tributes to Mel Burns and a display of war memorabilia.
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Fternoon
Ros Burna
Shu
Chan
Stelly
Letenth
Waters
Patie
Wwe
Loreen
Sampiles
Georges
Reese
Kansas
Topeka
Wils
Ptain
Mel Burns
Reed Delays Speech Date in Topeka Campaign Effort
Thoras B Reel of Maine declines to speak in Topeka, hindering a campaign date for the Maipe statesman. Chairman Gault of the Republicans county contract committee says he cannot arrange a date. Reed plans to attend Wichita next Saturday, travel through Topeka en route to California, and sends a message to Congressman Long affirming his commitment to be in Wichita.
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Reel
Maine
Topeka
Cuttin
Campaien
Gault
Republicans County Contract Committee
Maipe Atatesman
Topeke
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St Louis
Togexa
California
Reed
Thomas B. Reed
Peck Among Us Will Campaign In Home State
George R. Peck now based in Chicago plans a speaking tour from Saturday next until November 1 in Kansas, predicting solid support for McKinley. He asserts confidence in Republican gains across Iowa, North and South Dakota, Michigan, and other states, with stops announced for Topeka, Topeka and more locations.
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George R. Peck
Chicago
Kunkie
Kansas
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Dryn
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Ult
Pucple Amiors Prospersus
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Ethjerity
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Mickie
Iowa
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Hyante
Dave
Chicag
Bodie City
Wellingtoy
Saniker
Flue Ade Bone
Topeka
Tussias
Piterbure
Columbia
Parsons
Weday
Ant
Bert Scott
Suturts
Registration figures drift amid double counts and delays
The piece notes a lag in registration totaling around 9 000 with promises of a late counting update. It cites possible duplicates and late appeals, predicting the final tally will be higher than 9 000 but reduced by rejected certificates. It urges voters to verify their registration status and follow precinct rules to ensure their vote counts.
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McStaster
Francia
Miss Hobart Aan't Wed In Milwaukee Or Loses Plans
Preparations for the marriage of Miss Murcer the Harticniece to Vicw Presidential Cavill-Mate Garret Hobart to Harry Clay Blaney are stalled as Miss Hobart remains ill after a cinema engagement. A May ceremony was planned but travel to Milwaukee for a possible later wedding at the company’s next stand hinges on her recovery.
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Ore
Murcer
Harticniece
Vicw
Garret Hobart
Harry Clay Blaney
Lindell Notel
Hobart
Minnie Foor
Miss Hobart
Blaney
Milwaukee
Bryan in East Lynne hoax tale stirs Chicago rumor
A telegraphic spoof from the Chicago Tribune cites Duncan B. Harrison claiming William Jennings Bryan played East Lynne in Topeka in 1855. Journalists and local theater archivists doubt the claim, noting Ada Grey’s era and Topeka records do not confirm Bryan’s appearance in that production.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago ‘Tribune
Cleveland
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Duncan B. Harrison
Harrison
Bryan
East Lynne
Topeka
Kan
Harrison as Prophet Predicts McKinley Majority in Indiana
Taglanapolis Indiana Oct 2 General Harrison arrives home after speeches in Salem Orleans Tedsora Bloomington and Bloomington areas. He forecasts Democratic gains for McKinley in Connecticut New Jersey and Pennsylvania but hopes Indiana will back the GOP. He cites Lincoln era constitutional fidelity amid political tension as crowds applaud.
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Picksialey
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McKinley
New Jersey
al- Wisya Democrat
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Init
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
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Matera
United States
Betting in Topeka Sparks General Turghardy Bets
In Topeka a downtown merchant noted a $100 bet on Bryan’s election and crews gathered wagering on McKinney and Kinley as well. The general Turghardy slate drew bets, with $5000 discussed but constrained by local odds. Several men posted small sums while others sought larger stakes, as both silver headquarters and local bettors weighed options.
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Bryan
Seryettly Toodin
Fost
Geo Turghardy
Janes
TeRibt Ot McKinies
Burghardt
McTeIniis
Kinley
Hansas
Aderaan
Kansas
Chicago Leads Nation in Registration Counts Despite Drop
Chicago reports the highest registration figures among U S cities, surpassing New York by a wide margin as of October. The comparison shows Chicago ahead by about 391,507 across key categories, reflecting a strong municipal registration drive.
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New York
ChleaKo
Santa Roa
Open Boat Expedition Ends in Discharge at Fort Yatoen
Trumpeter J Kennedy and Private J Keller of the Eighth Cavalry at Fort Yatoen New York aboard a 15 by 3 boat traveled 1600 miles on the Missouri River to St Louis. They demanded food and fish but the voyage ended after two weeks. The men are on furlough awaiting discharge and will return to New Haven Connecticut.
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Ili
Wold Curry
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Henry Gzorr
Ft, Louis
J. Kennedy
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Tefferson Barracks
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New Haven
Cann
Abilene Populist Ticket Name Appears
A candidate’s name is set to appear on the Abilene Populist ticket as part of the forthcoming ballot. The report notes the party's listing will include the individual among others in local election materials.
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Abilene Populist
Johnston Dissent on Nantes Ticket Surfaces in Court Ruling
The supreme court did not convene this morning and rejected a bid to place Nantes of Holiday and Keith on the ballot. The decision centers on secretarial authority and county clerks to print names on the official ballot for the People's Party, with judges noting procedural issues and dissenting views about the secrecy of state actions.
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People's Party
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Mie
Watson
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Elke
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Tate
Rothman City
Grand Lodge Elects Officers and Adjourns to Meet Next
The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias elects officers for the coming year at Parsons. W. H. Honcroft of Kansas City is patral commander. C. J. Childlard of Cinewa named grand commander. Usurie Leake to grand lieutenant. Crom of Kansas City as grand lieutenant commander. Other offices include grand recorder Burdr, grand treasurer Nettiottt of Iowa, and grand senior workman Al mond, with Naylor and Patch among key appointees. supreme representative Whetler, and medical director Travis. The assembly adjourned to reconvene at Parsons.
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Grand Legion
W. T. T Honcroft
Kansan City
Kan
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Cneuwa
Vine Grand Cormander
Usirie
C. T Almond
Kinganin
Dr. Naylor
Topeta
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Henry Patch
Major Anderson Leads Usnton Excursion to Horton
Major T. J. Anderson sails this afternoon for Horton to lead a Rock Island excursion party of four tourists from Usnton and Ames. The party will travel by train via Trenton and Horton, with stops and a brief address on the Kansas excursion, as crowds gather and local business notices mention repairs by Peerlas Steam Laundry.
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Rock Island Railrosé Excision
T. J. Anderson
Horton
Huck Intuit Shop
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Clanton
William Medinte
Cousiet
Cin Ray
Trenton
Jarley
Ueneit
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