Campaign ticket and reaction in West Virginia vote
The notice proclaims William J. Bryan for president and Adlat E Stevenson for vice president. Jesse Grant withdraws from Bryan’s ticket as an elector in West Virginia resigning his post. The piece advocates voting against Houlahan Adams or Kilborn to express disapproval of railway rate relief and to oppose relief that would affect families of a deceased financier and father.
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Jesse Grant
Bryan
West Virginia
Houlahan
Adams
Kilborn
Finstiand
John Sherman Remembered As Nationwide Figure In Silver Demonstation
John Sherman of Ohio, a man of national reputation, has died. He was alleged to be a secret English agent who helped secure demonetization of silver by the American Congress, and his many qualifications will place him high in our history alongside a large following of admirers.
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John Sherman
Oho
England
American Congress
Sumerinios
Thie Republic
van Coer
Sumner
Creed
America
Dems Split on Platform Factions at Kansas City
Fragmentary lines indicate a debate over what is not in the year’s democratic platform. The text references shifts toward reformation items and implies alignment with broader party positions, mentioning Chicago and Kansas City as centers of discussion and emphasis.
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Democratic
Kansas City
Democratic National
Chesto
Sid
Kansas
Political Rhetoric Warns Against Opposition in Senate Vote
The text urges voters to support the Democratic legislative agenda and oppose Shoup, arguing that voting against the opposition would betray the state. It likens opposition to voting for Mukintey and insists personal grievances be set aside for the election.
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Becauke
Senate
Mukintey
Soldiers return from the Philippines amid death and disease
The fragment describes returning troops as insane and self-destructive, facing disease that will burden pension rolls for decades. It blames a harsh climate and pestilence, accusing McKinley and supporters of using fear to lure Americans from the Declaration of Independence.
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McKinley
Tribune attacks silver cause charge as secret alliance
The Salt Lake Tribune claims Democrats allege a secret alignment between the United States and Great Britain to undermine the silver movement. It notes the pamphlets praising the queen’s cause come from Washington bureaus, but the act itself shows no such alliance.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Tribune
Washington
Pledges on Little Salmon River road scrutiny
Hilbert Smith pledges to secure the Little Salmon River road, questioned by critics who cite unkept promises and past failures. They compare Smith to prior promises, ask if he will act or defer for future campaigns, and argue Alex Honrahan could win approval for Washington county. Smith is noted for voting against a gambling bill.
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Hilbert Smith
Salmon River
Smith
Senate
Dad Ho
Washington County
Alex Honrahan
Democratic expansion fuels debate on states and colonies
The text argues Democratic expansion has added thirty two states to the union. It criticizes Republican expansion as imperial policy aiming to hold govern colonies not meant to become states. The piece labels the Democratic policy as Christian and condemns perceived Republican forcible annexation of subjects.
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Union
Expansion and Imperial Themes in Early Republican Debate
The passage argues that expansion has been natural and internal growth, while criticizes Vigan policy as aiming to seize people by brute force. It accuses Democrats of opposing the gold standard and highlights themes of expansion, imperialism, trusts, and centralized wealth and power in national banks and legislation.
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Yiet
Political bargaining taints county Republican ticket
The text outlines suspicions of internal party scheming to place a prodigal candidate in sheriff or senator roles. It suggests deals to swap positions, with Gilbert Smith potentially backing a prodigal to secure the sheriff post, while Morehead would be removed. The piece questions whether such maneuvers aimed to dominate positions and reward supporters.
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Gilbert Smith
Smil Wee
Smitty Worl
Bill Morehead
Smith
Morehead
Banquet honors Lani Kossuth at National Hotel in 1892
Readable fragments describe a Washington National Hotel banquet honoring Lani Kossuth with government officials speaking. Daniel Webster is cited praising nationality of character and self rule, asserting a true nation governs itself through its own institutions.
No Calm Nation Satisfied With Its Government
Fragment from an 19th century political discourse discusses loyalty to country, government, and liberty. It reflects on the duty of citizens to support their nation, critiques wealth-driven power, and imagines the influence of imperial aims and democracy's spread abroad. The passage cites Webster and Sumner on liberty, reform, and future challenges to despots worldwide.
How will young men vote in the trust era
The piece questions how first time voters and their fathers will cast ballots amid trusts and Republican influence. It argues work prospects are limited to low pay under trusts tied to McKinley and the party, urging voters to choose a governance that serves the many rather than the few.
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McKinley
Republican Party
Fusion tactics reshape populist ticket in Capital state
The Statesman editorial analyzes fusion aims among populists, democrats, and silver Republicans. It argues Republicans benefit from blocking full fusion, notes three populists on the Populist ticket, and claims Democrats acted in good faith while some populists pressed to keep Democratic nominees off.
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Eyen
Thateday
Tahoe
Statesman
Thie
Idaho Delegates From 1900 Convention Sit For McKinley
Boise Statesman reports the political status of six Idaho delegates who walked out of the 1900 Republican National Convention in St Louis. Lyttleton Price Robertson Ben H. Rich A. B. Campbell Willis Sweet and Fred T. Dubois were aligned for McKinley or Bryan. The paper notes Dubois’ independent stance and the overall mood of the delegation.
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The
Boise Statesman
Tdaho
St. Louis
Lyttleton Price
McKinley
Alex Robertson
Por McKinley
Ben HK
Rich—Vor McKinley
A. B. Campbell
Willis Sweet
von McKinley
Fred T. Dubois
Bryan
Fred
Statesman
Lewiston Tribune Report On States Senator Election
A fragment notes Mr Dubois courage and steadfastness guiding the States senator election as colleagues reflect on moral distinction and future posts, with mention of the ex-colleagues and a looming political outcome in Idaho.
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Dubois
Sion
Dubole
Laho
Talia
Altitue
Lewiston Tribune
Duty of Democracy and Party Ideals in National Life
A historical note discusses democracy as rule of conduct for the common good and the duty of citizens to pursue peaceful political means. It criticizes the Republican party for defending trusts and maintaining movements through wealth, campaigns, and bribery, citing New York News quotes.
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Republican Party
Hannan and
MeKinsey
New York News
Betting Odds on McKinley Shift in Campaign Markets
The Savannah News notes changing betting odds on McKinley as campaigns open and progress. Initial bets favored him at 5 to 1, moving to 2 to 1 over the following days with limited money from other investors in political wagering, including references to New York betting markets.
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McKinley
New York
Savannah News
McKinley Presidency Span Cites Trust Growth
The note says that during three and a half years of McKinley’s leadership more trusts have formed than in all prior history of the community and accuses him of allowing three to convene without endorsing any steps to remove trustee W J Bryan.
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McKinley
W. J. Bryan
Trust protests and political quotes from late 1800s papers
A jumble of opinions belittling trusts and calls for government action appears across papers. Figures like McKinley Roosevelt Hanis and Bryan are cited, with references to coal trusts in Pennsylvania and arbitration ideas. The letters critique government by starvation or injunction, and debate trust power and republican loyalty.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Hanis
Peplesylvania
Louisville Courier-Journal
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