McKinley Victory Hopes Run High In Kansas
Republican national chairman Hanna surveys the 1900 campaign from Chicago and New York, predicting strong McKinley support across the West and South. He cites Leland and Altgeld as key figures, with speeches planned in Missouri Kansas Ohio and Nebraska to mobilize voters. Bryan’s strength is noted in Illinois Indiana and Ohio, while Kansas shows mixed prospects as reform groups align with sound-money candidates.
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Chicago
M. A Hanna
New York
East
McKinnes
Abany
Mr. Marius
Hough
McKinies
Altgeld
McKinley
Gilnute
Mc‘Kinley
Nebraska
Bryan
Kansas
Leland
Pennsylvania
Wil McKinney
Ohio
Harricon
Sherman
Missouri
Harris
Bic Sherman
Pacific
Heed
Sr. Leland
Ravelaior Springs
Btr Pharston
Audiiorian
Democrata
Orr
Atchiven
J. G. Johnson
Areaha Ceatrman Jones
Louisiana
Kamsae
Michigan
Minnesota
Jewa
Rey
Cook County
Asi
Indiana
Repubilcan
Republi
Coyshees County
Iackney
Money to pay expenses of our document department
A quoted note urges funding for distribution costs stating 66 million documents sent from headquarters and 23 million from Washington, totaling 1 million, while the speaker reports only 12 million distributed. The speaker attributes delays to lack of funds for distribution.
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Isky
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Republican Rothmties
Washington
Dragon Parade Float Notices Seek Public Reports
The Committee of Fifteen calls on all builders and planners of Dragon parade floats to report details by Monday evening September 21. Provide float dimensions, mage of moat, and number of horses, with builder names and addresses to post office box No. U. atnting.
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Thos. F. Doran
Committee of Fifteen
Furthnr
C. H. Thue
Artegent
Thos F. Doran
Silver Republicans and Idaho Crisis Split Democratic Ties
Washington reports a split in Idaho over the silver Republican issue as fusion forces push to back Dubois. Senators Teller and Gorman clash with Democratic leaders over cooperation with silver Republicans, risking Bryan Sewall ticket support and shaping western strategy. The conflict centers on Senator Dubois and allied silver Republicans including Dubois, Math, Pettigrew, Towne, and Barman.
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Washington
Sept
Setters Jones
Faulkner
Gorarin
Dubuis
Deller
Butler
Silver Party
Idehy
Dubyla
Democratc
Teller
Teiler
Dubois
Rimeel
Dubos
Math
Pettigrew
Towne
Barman
Bryan
Sewall
Istehu
Idaho
Jones
Butlero
Stte
West
Marriage W Nullified Her Commission
In Denver on September 21 a Colorado statute allows a notary to have a commission nullified by marriage. The issue arose when a woman notary married and challenged whether the change affected her commission. The attorney general ruled it did not, a decision met with criticism from some quarters.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Bryan Speech in Rain Draws Huge Baltimore Crowd
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Baltimore on a rainy night drawing about 20 000 to an outdoor gathering and a packed Music Hall audience where many fainted as he urged policies criticized as heartless merciless and criminal. He traveled from Washington in a parade car, faced interruptions for McKinley questions, then returned to Washington on the B&O line.
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Baltimore
wWilliam Jennings Bryan
Mumber
Music Hall
Bryan
Washington
Mount Royal Avenue
Baltimore @ Ohio railway
Schuck
Fla
McKinney
Milehall
Gorman
H W. Rusk
Aheirtan
Democratic Committee
Bryan Retaroyat
Baltimore & Ohio
Bryan in Washington at Old Capitol park reception amid storm
Washington reports a windy rain storm disrupted preparations for a Bryan reception at Old Capitol baseball park. Despite downpour and a crowded, soaked crowd, Bryan appeared to a long, enthusiastic ovation. He defended civil service reform and fixed terms, condemning life tenure, urging merit based appointments and flexible service terms.
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Washington
Bryan
Old Capitol
Wryan
Chicago
Shother
Cppious
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Policy Sparks Attack On Silver Dollars Brace
A fiery speech denounces federal money policy linking Sherman law repeal to retirement of greenbacks and silver certificates. The speaker warns of a renewed push to redeem silver dollars in gold, condemns administration deception, and urges American financial independence on Washington’s centennial.
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Treasury
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Mfr
Carlisle
Treasury Department
Hoxty
Greenbacks
Poe
Greet Appracse
London
Benedict Arnold
Republican Party
Europe
Cries Yeto
Washington
Forview
New Bedford Cyclone Hits New England Storm Wrecks Coney Island Slide
A violent early season gale swept New England causing extensive damage in New Bedford and surrounding towns. A northwest cyclone damaged mills at Bennett in New Bedford, igniting cotton, injuring workers, and forcing emergency shutters. Across Fall River and Providence, high winds and lightning felled trees, flooded streets, and unroofed buildings. In New York, a heavy rain and wind storm damaged piers and boats, with the Coney Island toboggan slide destroyed, valued at about 38,000 dollars. The Niagara area report added storm-impacted crossings and rough seas on several lakes.
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New York
New England
New Bedford
Mass
Bennett Mills
By & Miraole
Zuel Leviehey
Bis Apine
Fairhaven
Fall River
Everyrhise
Hehmning
Snall
Mery Burns
Short Street
Providence
New York City
Brighton Beach
Seventeenth Street
Bath Heach
Coney Letund
J. L. Rankin
Sackett Harbor
Taront
Niasara
Lewiston
Ogden Storm Leaves City in Darkness and Damage
A powerful Saturday night storm devastated Ogden Utah causing about 100600 in damages. The F J Keiser warehouse burned for around 30000 while the fire department saved nearby structures. Downed wires and a blown smokestack left the city dark and many large buildings suffered damage.
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Ogden
Utan
Berm
F. J. Keiser & Co
Heavy gale halts Lake Michigan steamers in Chicago
A Saturday Lake Michigan gale kept all scheduled passenger steamers tied to Chicago docks. Tremendous seas and strong winds frustrated navigation as crews reported one of the season’s roughest sailings. No boats ventured out, and passengers remained ashore due to the dangerous conditions.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Milwaukee
Kalamazoo
Boo City
Cruelty Accusations Aboard Warries Ship Spawn Naval Probe
Sixteen crew members of the British ship Warries report to the British consulate accusing Captain Kitchen, the second mate, and steward of brutal abuse. They claim a ferocious dog was set on crewmen, beating with belaying pins and bloodied fur. The captain denied wrongdoing, awaiting further testimony at the consulate. A crew statement alleges men were beaten and one boatswain buried at sea after illness.
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Boston
Warries
Kitchen
Manila
Sullora
Hilo Janet
Cibu
Philippine Islands
Ruston
Lala
Revenue Receipts Show Decline in Internal Revenue After August
Washington reports the monthly internal revenue summary with total Southern district receipts at 11,827,074 from August figures of 14,165,? and a two month surplus of 45,254 over the prior year. July 1896 receipts show whisky gain 13,715, various liquor shifts, and cigars up 16,997 while beer and other categories fell.
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Washington
Aucoast
Clears
Ehervota
Eigara
Nebraska's Clever Ad Proves Crops Surpass Drought
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad shipped 40 carloads of agricultural exhibits into Nebraska to showcase the bumper crop. Exhibits were distributed along county fairs under General Passenger Agent John Francis. News outlets report many inquiries about land prices along the line as interest surges.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Burlington & Missouri
Nebraska
John Fraicis
Senator Jones Bulletin Cites Bryan Lead and Labor Support
Chicago voters favor Bryan by 30,000, with Democratic managers assured of a large statewide majority. In Chicago, labor groups reportedly back Bryan despite corporate pressure, while outside the city free silver sentiment favors Bryan. Also notes London debate over Maybrick case and rail/commerce notices for Burlington Route and other ads.
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Chicago
Senator Jones
Tilmois
Bryan
Bulletin
Brean
MckKin
Vestibuled Limited to St Louis via Burlington Route
Wakeley, Gen. Pass. Staut, announces fast vestibuled trains to the East via the Burlington Route. The Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railway offers a photo view book “Snap Shots in South Missouri” by J. Lockwood to attract home seekers and investors. Low excursion rates through August and September. The King of Pills Beechams.
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St Paul
Minneapolis
Burlington
Missouri River
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Counc Bluffs
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Atchison
ST. Louis
Chicago
Peoria
ST. Page
Colorado
Montana
Puget Sound
Pacific Court
Miusotr Wiver
Teaver Kanean Cit Ca
Billings
Montene
Kabaee City
Buibaw
Angas City
Lincoln
Kuswtan City
Denver
Utah
California
Burlington Houte
Low
Warren
Eens
Louis
Et Louis
East
St Louis
Uckst
Burington
Missouri
Kaneas City
Fort Scott
The
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
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Wformar’s Ark
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Peerless Steam Laundry
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N. York
Coney Island
Ogden, Utah
United States
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Claire Milinois
Maybrick
Home Secretary
Matthew White Ridley
Henry Seymour
Florence Maybrick
Congie
Ekers
Arizona
Tadian Territory
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Ayer
Phillips
Eighth Ave
Peerleas Steam Laundry
Catania
Potter
Cale
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Did
Wagronet
J. W. Stansfield
J Aes
J.P. Rowtay
L. W. Wakeley
Moe
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Ec Joseph
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Thekett
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Uckets
Wakeley
Gen. Pass. Staut
J. Lockwoon
Kansas City, Mo
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