Politically Charged Letter to Governor Fell on Silver
A letter dated August 13 1886 from Hon A J Fell Atchison Kansas outlines support for silver monetary reform and opposition to coinage restrictions. It endorses Republican principles and urges restoration of free silver as a monetary policy while praising Speaker Reed and Senators Linder and Cameron. The author plans to work to advance the cause and urges party unity.
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Colm W. Ftue
A.J. Fell
Firtsanton
Kan
Anz
A. J. Fell
Atchison
Gover
Pleyferm
Republic
Fortichtiy
Wiiver
Micguey
Hert
Epekind
Linker
Cameron
Suit Club Sentiment Shapes Ohio Election Signals
Report from Ohio cites Congressmen Monre HR Moors noting a McKinley era club surge and a Cleveland worker saying many join outfits to dress for appearances. Local interviews suggest the trend could sway votes in theRecord district toward Republican alignment as an election nears.
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Clarhes
McKinley Club
Ohio
Silver issue shapes Kansas race in Douglas County
Voters in the county discuss the 1890s political scene noting strong Republican support in Douglas County, a push for silver, and the likelihood of Mason K Peters' election as judge, with local towns not as strong for silver and Sam Rise aiming for a competitive race.
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Bryan
Kansas
Angine
Mason K. Peters
Douglas County
Sam Rises ii
Jidge
Kansas Silver Club Reports Across Many Towns
The Free Silver headquarters in Kansas lists numerous local clubs joining the movement. Captains township, Circleville, East yarr, and Welton Bryanchat are among reported clubs with presidents and secretaries named. Other groups include Circlesville Free Silver, Erse Silver, and Bryan clubs with officers in Herington Denmip, Cottonwood Falls, Saffordville, Salfordville, and more.
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Free Silver
Kansas
D. G C
W. T. Hopkins
Herrityn
Ken
Mir. Herington
Alty
Lonzus
HE. M. Hearst
HL Simson
Free
T. B. Newcomb
Hugh Moxey
Wheenif
Kan
L. A Pairchid
Almenn
H. L. Hunt
S&s
Yrowident
A. J. Holmes
Rinedale
Font Five Silver Club
John Deyelle
L. M. Osmer
Ecotetary
Cedar Point Rare Shome City
Bray Club
Jos. Castelo
Phil Guedreau
Accretary
Strung City
Democratic Ticket Filings Spark Election Debate at Hutchinson
The Democratic State Central Committee filed two electoral tickets with the secretary of state, naming Cleaners and state tickets. Assistant Secretary of State Stover says ballots may carry different names but the secretary’s duty is to accept what is offered, while the election board may review any ticket if voters are misled. A Methodist preacher’s editor letter defends his cautious stance on voting.
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Centrs
Teker Byth
Hutchinsop
Stover
Prohibitionist plea urges condemning Morrill vote
The writer withdraws personal reflections from an article to protest prevailing floctlines at the meeting. He asks Methodist and other preachers to disown any intention to vote for Gov Morrill and to declare a free determination not to vote for him, even as the lesser of two goods, in a bid for political consistency.
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Cleveland
Pato
Aireen Boistine
Vluba
Bezanty
Portage
Morrill
Angry Pastor Denounces Him In Emporia Sermon
Rev. H. Coker of Emporia First Methodist denounces state leaders and whisky interests in a bold sermon. He criticizes Kansas governors, claims insult to Methodist ministers, and defends his manhood amid church disputes.
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Emporia
Rev
H. Coker
First Methodist
Aermon
Kansas
Leaven- Watch
Mt Wichita
Brother Hammond
Baldwin
Mr. Coker
Fort Scott
Bryan Support Letter Highlights Silver Stance
In Emporia on Sept 18 James Bruce, a prominent rail man, quoted United States Judge Henry Caldwell saying he favors silver and will vote for William Jennings Bryan. The Kansas scene notes a Bryan club organized in Lawrence with members.
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Emporia
James Bruce
Gates
United States
Judep Henry Caldwell
Caldarell
W. J. Bryan
Permanent organization forms for Lawrence demonstration
The Silver initiative lists officers: President Howard, Vice President Fijian, Secretary tie, Treasurer Lane. Committees formed to join a Lawrence demonstration on Sept 1. Free silver rally drew 4,000- plus attendees at Mound City with 229 vehicles and multiple speakers. Rally topics included firebrand Doster and others. Scandia meeting featured Vincent and McDonald with lively glee club numbers. Auburn debate postponed to Oct 16 between Maddon Tilerson and Troutman Shock. Pratt County silver rally notes 30 percent coinage with clubs at Princeton Couts Sawyer.
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Howard
Tie
Lane
Lawrence
Mound City
Linn Enuity
Jude Doster
Manford Schoonover
Doster
Russell's New Play A Bachelor's Romance at Wilkesbarre
Smith Russell presents A Bachelor's Romance by Martha Morton at Wilkesbarre. De Reimes leads an elaborate production with Edwin BD. as Harold and Hertha Creighton as Sylvia in a tale of thwarted love and prize money. Mrs Jane Houk dies in Kanter burial pending funeral at 10.
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Smith Russell
Wilkeshirre
Martha Morton
Mitridice
David Holmes
Busactli Faquist
Waray
Sylvia
Ris
Star
David
Harold
Dutilla
Mr. Eirseell
Edwin
Harold Teynotde
Charles Mackey
Albert Sfudson
Hertha Creighton
Misa Nita Allen
Jane Houk
Chas
Hind Wednessey Dent
Ter
van Buren Street
Real Dence
Kinaley
Kanter
Democratic Nominee Chosen for Sibley District Seat
Erie Pa September sees Hon J C Biter formally nominated by the Democratic party as its Congress candidate for the district. Populist conferees met in Union City last Saturday and placed a rival in nomination for Congress.
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Sibley
Congress
Erie
J.C Biter
Democtatic Party
Yeaterday
Union
Afl
Congres
Engage Four Millions in Gold Import
New York report states Lasard Freres have engaged an additional four million dollars in gold for import to begin. The move signals a stronger gold flow as markets react to international demand and exchange conditions.
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New York
Lasard Freres
Kansas City Live Stock Exchange Reinstates Firm After Sheriff Show
Federal authorities showed force at the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange as Greer Mills & Co, suspended for nonpayment of fines totaling 91000, was reinstated after U S Marshal Shelby prepared arrests. Heavily backed by major buyers and packers, the firm’s reinstatement may seal the exchange’s fate amid ongoing litigation. Carolina Republicans Fail to Unite in Divided Races for State and Electoral Tickets.
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Kansas City Live Stock Exchange
U.S
Kansas City
Lve Stock Wech
Greer, Mills & Co
Prilites
United States
Shelby
Exchange
Mrs Barnum Summoned for Husband’s Critical Condition
Mrs Démetrius Callias former Mrs P T Barnum sailed from New York to Constantinople after a cablegram from the British embassy urged her to come. Mr Callies, a Greek, has been ill all summer and the marriage to the showman’s widow drew social attention last year. In Kansas news, irrigation delegates named for Phoenix meeting December 15 to 17, and state house walks and drives accepted with contract holdbacks to fix depressions. Also ad for Peerless Steam Laundry shirtswaists.
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Demetrius Callies
Bridgeport
Conn
Démetrius Callias
P. T. Barnum
New York
Constantinople
Callies
Executive Council
State House
Coueth
Indian Woman Receives 50 Lashes at Weweks
An Creek woman in South McAlister endured forty lashes for alleged chastity breach. She bore the punishment with stoic silence as scars marred her back and arms. A separate note from St Louis reports a colored delegates convention planning to visit Major McKinley in Canton with hopes for water access.
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South McAlister
J. T
Florence Harry
Weweks
McKinnay
St. Louis
Siatomlay
Major McKinley
Canton
Trig
Political party announces ticket and leadership in Indiana
The committee members name a full electoral ticket and elect a chairman and secretary in Indianapolis. The action signals the near end of negotiations as the party seeks seven national electors and the withdrawal of Sewill.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Pynalistis
Sewill
Parollet Committee
Monument to Dead at Antietam in Hagerstown
A monument dedicated yesterday near Antietam Battlefield honors about 66 500 Philadelphia Brigade members who fell there. The shaft stands close to the site of the old Duyiard church and serves as a tribute to the fallen soldiers.
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Antietam
Hagerstown
Duyiard Ohurot
Philadelphia Brigade
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