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Story October 27, 1896

The Houston Daily Post

Houston, Harris County, Texas

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In Buffalo, Texas, on October 25, tensions rise between populists and republicans over accusations of not sharing Hanna's corruption fund, disgusting honest populists. A Republican barbecue is planned for October 31, expecting a large crowd, with all parties allowed to speak. Predictors favor Bryan and the Democratic state ticket.

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POLITICS AT BUFFALO

Buffalo, Texas, October 25.—The populists and republicans are not on the best of terms just now. Each one accuses the other of not dividing Hanna's corruption fund. All patriotic and honest populists are disgusted.
There will be a barbecue at this place on the 31st instant. It is expected that an immense crowd will collect here on that occasion. It is a republican move. All republicans in this county except three are colored, and all parties will be permitted to address the people on that day. Bryan will carry this county as well as all other sections that have heretofore been democratic. The State ticket will also win. All leading democrats here read The Post.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Deception

What keywords are associated?

Politics Buffalo Texas Populists Republicans Corruption Fund Barbecue Bryan Victory

What entities or persons were involved?

Hanna Bryan

Where did it happen?

Buffalo, Texas

Story Details

Key Persons

Hanna Bryan

Location

Buffalo, Texas

Event Date

October 25

Story Details

Populists and Republicans accuse each other of withholding Hanna's corruption fund, leading to disgust among honest populists. A Republican barbecue on October 31 will draw a large crowd, allowing speeches from all parties, with predictions of Bryan and Democratic state ticket victories.

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