Dickinson County Votes Split in 1896 Governor Race
Abilene Kansas reports Dickinson County shows a rare even split in 1896 with 2243 votes for both McKinley Leedy and Foraker style candidates. Republicans predict a 50 vote county edge. Populists forecast larger gains due to pension appeals and party switching. Local leaders from both sides campaign fiercely as Vincent campaigns loom in the district.
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Abilene
Kan
Dinkinson
Aforriil
Leedy
Penullets
Stanley Tho
Edus
Towne
Abbené
Herington
Vincent
Serrety
Pensiona
State Journal Representativ
Evesything
Petter Zupublicans
Thie
Peffer
Walter
Countty Central Committee
Ntute
Unis
Uv Uckat
Calderhena Besen
Meakitt Gress
Campaign notes on vote targeting and turnout
Fragmentary text shows a speaker discussing campaign strategy and turnout. It mentions fears about average turnout, counting votes, and expectations to mobilize supporters. References to a county tally and tentative plans for additional outreach appear without clear names or dates.
Governor Leody Speaks in Abilene Court House Crowd Packed
Governor Leody, assisted by several figures, spoke at the Abilene court house on October 2. The venue was full with some people standing as the address covered state and national issues, including critiques of political opponents and references to wartime policy.
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Leody
Court House
Abilene
Lean
Teedy
Fleharty
Gavita
Ficharty
Amalstanen
Leedy recalls first county clerk race in Kansas
Gov Leedy recounts coming to Kansas seven years before Democrats ran a county ticket and how county Democrats swapped votes for treasurer and other posts to push his bid. He notes he dislikes book work and that his ticket won by trading rest of the slate to secure the clerkship.
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Humbareer
Ee Eran Auld
Beith
Galna, Te
Thomas Perry
Ferry
Republican Party
Curphey
Popvin
Dickinson County
Gov. Leedy
Abuena
Kan
Leedy
JG. Landie
A. J. Markley
Democrate
Treseurer
Cntity
Felark
Weill T
De Armond at Abilene Abilene Kan Oct 2
Congressman DeArmond of Missouri spoke in Abilene with Congressman Vincent. He said the war investigation likely has no effect if the House remains Democratic. He believes the next House will probably be Democratic based on the general situation.
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Abilene
Kan
DeArmond
Milwouri
Congreeman Vincent
de Armond
Congress
Piore
McPherson- McPherson
A. W. Smith
J. M. Simpson
Frank Nelson
Nelson
Car Builders Fate In Receivers Hands In New York
John Stephenson and Co faced receivership as the company’s fate rests with appointed receivers. The action stems from financial difficulties in the car building venture. Madrid reports General Correa has been persuaded to withdraw troops as Spain faces a broader national crisis.
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John Stephenson & Co
New York
John Stephenman
Renee Alt Ae Mort Nee
Tee Sore
Plan A Big Day in Marion Marred by Snowstorm Parade
Marion October notes a two mile parade plan for a Republican gathering disrupted by a heavy snowstorm and thawing conditions. W H Carpenter opposed by a fusion coalition, and Stanley campaigned amid decorated homes, a crowded courthouse rally, and diverse county support including Mennonites, Protestants, and local delegations from Peabody and Florence.
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Marion
Marion County
Kansas
Ke Hone
Sinew
E. W. Hoch
MaKinney
Ipal
Mr. Stanley
Marton County
Fritt Peabody
Florence
Topeka
Stanley
Maynise
Pheeeley
Mill i
Rrer
Lambert
Popullets
Geigaborg
Washington
Cheara
Santiago
Calctionaire
New York
Walt
Stanley at McPherson Arouses Broad Rally
McPherson crowd greets W E Stanley for governor bid. Opera house turnout large as he appears solo for first time in weeks. Chester Long and Read of the McPherson Republican address supporters. Republicans cheer Bryan era politics and Morrill policy amid county vote talk.
Balance Due in Union Pacific Subsidy Case
Government reports show total subsidy debt for Kansas Pacific line at 12,801,000 with 36,203,000 realized from sale leaving 6,555,900 due United States. Justice Department suits seek 6,088,900 plus interest on 2,?12,881,900 since 1897. assets held by receivers likely exceed 4,000,000, with claims totalling about 60,000,000.
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Washington
Union Pacific Railway
Bliss
Kansas Pacific Railway
United States
Union Pacific
Department of Justice
Ae J
Oliver Ames
Union Pacific Railway Company
Cecil Rhodes Warned France Four Years Ago in London
Cape Town correspondent reports Cecil Rhodes said at an open air meeting that four years earlier he saw Baron de Courcel and warned him, on Lord Rosebery's authority, that Britain would fight to stop France from reaching the Nile and sever the north-south link. He claimed French officials were advised England would act.
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Cecil Rhodes
London
Capetown
The
Thines Sava
Baron de Courcel
Great Britain
Lord Respuery
Nile
Thodes
Philippines Next In Peace Talks Brace for Key Session
The American peace commissioners prepare for a joint session opening at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Delegates emphasize preparedness as the future of the eatigotae iplanda remains a central, contested issue with Spaniards likely to press for gains.
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Paris
Bela i
Among the Quakers in Washington headline fragment
An incomplete Washington dispatch notes a presidential departure from the capital at nine in the morning followed by a public statement. Secretary and others accompany the party through Philadelphia. names and details are garbled in the fragment.
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Washington
Mra
Meizinsey
Pennsylvania
Phindelpha
Isp Ware
Stra
Alger Crate
Mise Wiser
Gry Biles
A Howling Mob Overthrows Brisson Cabinet In Paris
Paris dispatches describe street demonstrations on Place de la Concorde as socialist and anti-Semitic crowds challenge police during the overthrow of the Brisson ministry. ⚠️ Widespread clashes, arrests, and vandalism mark the unrest as mounted troops disperse crowds and protestors chant Vive lArmée and Vive la France.
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New York
the Herald
Paris Dispatches
Brisson
Place de la Concorde
Paul de Roulede
France
Vhle
Als
Automobile Club
Ministry of Marine
Tuilleries
Menrrisg
M. de Rowlede
Pont de la Concorde
MM. Taidien Millevore
Betrie
M. Millevoye
Fie
la Republique
Edouard Drumant
la Libre Parole
M. Drumont
Paco de la Concorde
Fragmentary notice from historical page on footpath work
Fragmented OCR reads about foot path work near a boule channel with displaced soil and human impact. Details are unclear, but text mentions movement into a wider channel and potential safety concerns. No complete names, dates, or locations are legible.
Military Plot Alleged by Radical Circles in Paris
Interview with former war minister Gen Chanoine claims he resigned over opinion differences about prosecuting papers attacking the army. He cites that penalties under law are insufficient and notes radical and revisionist circles insist a military plot exists to destabilize future ministry.
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Paris
Petit Journal Today
Chanoine
Yentermany
Orgatte Express
Paris cabinet overthrown as street protests rise in Paris
London report cites Times Paris correspondent noting Boulangerism revival with Floquet forming a faction against a fragile cabinet. Rioters clash in Rue Royale, directing anti American and anti Jewish chants as Cassation Court prepares to meet. Possible new leadership tension around M. Brisson and Faure's suspected role in cabinet overthrow.
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London
Paris
the Times
Rue Royale
Court of Cassation
M. Brisson
Faure
Miners Haul Tanner In Murphysboro Crowded Rally
Gov John R Tanner spoke at a Murphysboro campaign meeting amid a coal mining district backdrop. Two thousand miners and local citizens greeted him with cheers and a unique horseless carriage piloted by miners, while Republicans and United Mine Workers observed from the depot and hotel crowd. The event drew large attendance despite bad weather.
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Murphysboro
John R. Tanner
Mwinois
McKinlay- Thsner Club
Tilinole
Harrison Junction
United Mine Workers
Republican Reception Committee
James trial begins for Jesse Jameskin crime case
In Kansas City a criminal court began the trial of Jesse Jamex son of the outlaw for complicity in a Missouri Pacific tram robbery at Leeds last September. The day focused on jury selection with prominent attorneys and many witnesses. Frank James of St Louis arrived to attend the proceedings.
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Kansans City
Jesse Jamex
Outhlaw
Missouri Pacific
Leeds
Luinyete
Hayes
James
Frank James
St. Louis
No Rest for Mrs Botkin With Prosecution in Provo Case
Fragmented OCR text shows legal action around Mrs Botkin and Diettich with provocation and attempted assault themes. Incomplete names suggest a court case, attornies cited, and a trial prior to a verdict or hearing in October.
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Mra. Botkin
WEED SCHEME TO ANNEX SAN DOMINGO TO U S
A Boston dispatch reports Weed and his San Domingo farming syndicate plotting annexation of San Domingo to the United States. They warn that a large faction of free negroes and insurgent Cub forces could threaten order as December moves toward action. The story cites President Meux and the deteriorating island governance as motives for such schemes.
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Boston
Mass
Wohhlighton
Gowlpy
Weed
Cike Toms Farming Syndicate
San Duniin
Mevis
Mereux
Santi
Parade Postponed in Philadelphia for Better Weather
Rain delayed Philadelphia Civic Day celebrations as the Jubilee parade and Independence Hall rededication were postponed to Friday. President McKinley and Gen Miles arrived amid cooler skies and a dreary scene. A reception at Bellevue and Stratford hotels accompanied the presidential party, with dignitaries attending throughout the day.
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Philadelphia
Philadelchta
Peres Jubilew Committee
Sidietties
Hoon
Miles
Lie Dependence Hall
de Bellevue Hotel
Whiccht
Re. Cornellyn Stevenson
Hauthies
Mra
Warwick
Anne Thomson
Itsay Thomeyn
Pennkyitanis Roa
Elbert
Washington
Stratford
Gensel
Mex
Miles Alew
Walton
Saternoon
Dalese
Leacun
Daughters of the Poor at Crawford Theater
Efforts to secure Miss Emma Kelly for a Gillis Gperk house Kanees City presentation of Daughters of the Poor, a New York life melodrama, with showings this week and plans for a Topeka performance.
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Apple
Daughters of the Poor
Gillis Gperk
Kanees City
Crawford Theater
New York
Kaness City
Heart of
Kiondike
Emma Kelly
Thie City
Topeka
Miso Kelly
Kansas
Srother
Miand
Painters Locked Out in Indianapolis Gridlocked
In Indianapolis on October 2 a union planters association ordered a total idle halt across city shops. If the union fails to withdraw its boycott against a firm, women and men in the union may push to enforce the action, with shops remaining locked this morning.
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Indianapolis
Large Mail From Manila En Route for United States
A damaged OCR item notes a large mail shipment from Manila aboard City of Para heading to the United States. It mentions a San Prunes cutter, Major Whines, and a carrier staff, with unclear references to a military or postal transfer and freight.
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United States
Paramh
Washington
Clempeport
San Prunes
Seavenant
Wiltseas
Ordnance
Imanak
Baptist Conference in Cincinnati Opens Major Meeting
October 5 reports a substantial Baptist conference in Cincinnati with leading ministers attending. The event features sermons from senior leaders and other notable figures from the area as part of the ongoing series.
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Baptist Conference Cincinemti
Baptist Conference
SenominaUun
Ald
Ae & Three
Toe Ny
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