Syndicated President polemic attacks McKinleyism and policy
Henry Loomis of New Rochelle reveals in a letter his reasons for supporting Bryan and opposing McKinley. The missive criticizes the Philippine and China policies, tariff schemes, and moneyed influence in politics, arguing for a Democratic victory to curb imperialism and preserve republican ideals. The writer warns of the dangers of a continued McKinley administration and urges citizens to vote accordingly.
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China
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Republican Party
Spain
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Cuba
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Locksmith Tricks a London Manufacturer in a Dusty Ruse
A telegraph prompted a London manufacturer to hire an expert to open a locked cabinet containing company books. The expert dug dust from the key with a wire, opened the lock, and charged five guineas. The manufacturer offered six guineas for secrecy, asking the man to return to London without revealing the price.
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London
A New Story of Eugene Field at Missouri State University
A St Louis Republic correspondent recalls Eugene Field’s early days at the Missouri State University in Columbia. The prodigy excelled in classics but teased mathematics and science, writing verse about teachers and topics. Field’s college years featured witty rhymes in the Missourian and a famous anecdote about his watch and a humorous reply to a classmate.
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Eugene Field
St Louis Republic
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Columbia
Missourian
Imany
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Eugene Keld
Thays
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Torey
Prescisio
Jim the plumed horse at New York firehouse goes on wild ride
Jim, a gray firehouse horse once valued at fifty dollars, was sold to a contractor for thirty five. While hitching a cart, he spooked at a fire engine and chased it down Broadway thinking it went to a real fire. The false alarm distracted him from a genuine blaze and the horse now has two guards in case of future fires.
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Henry Loomis
New Hochelle
Imades
Ulney
Hain Jennings Uryan
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Ed Court Street
Ision
Ryan
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Avery
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Mukkinley
New York Sun
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Tim Wan
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Marlen
Hig Drivyer
Schurz Replies to Secretary Gage on Silver Issue
In a pointed open letter Carl Schurz denounces Lyman J. Gage s claim that Bryan would force a silver standard and pay all debts in coin if elected He labels the statement a false alarm and argues the Republican controlled Congress would safeguard the gold standard and enact laws to prevent executive action undermining the monetary system He warns that such rhetoric heightens market fears and urges caution in public statements.
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New York
Carl Schurz
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
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Schurz
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Congress
Republiaen Politchime
Senate
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Wacaver
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Bblo Iinand Gray
All Pelt Wied Sue Stories from San Princisco
Sept 5 report from San Princisco notes the stoner Vaal arriving from the port with 1.5 million dollars in Klondike treasure and passengers from Nome. Many aboard share tales of hay luck and adventure during the voyage and amidst bonanza rumors.
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Klondike
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Hess Buys Papers in Charter Oak Merger Expected
Charter Oak Sept 5 Danbury News Ledger reports L B Jen ness owner of the Danbury Review buys both the Republican and Herald papers in Charter Oak. The Herald will publish its last issue this week as the two papers merge under one ownership.
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Charter Oak
Jenness
Danbury Seview
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Herald
Public opinion letter questions alarm over legislation
In a September 2 letter from Bolton Landing, Schurz urges caution about alarmist claims and asserts that the Republican majority in Congress and the administration can promptly fix law defects described as dangerous. He asks what Secretary will say on this issue, noting business community concerns.
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Lake Grorga
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Democrats Gain in Vermont Vote Amid Local Issue Impact
Reporting from White River Junction Vermont on September 6 notes a 20 percent fall in Republican statewide support driven by local option issues while Democrats gain. governor race figures show Stickney leading with 90 671 to 14 007 and others 1 327 in 1900 patterns, with Republican margins shrinking though still ahead in most towns. The forecast suggests a Republican statewide majority around 27 900, while many cities report Democratic gains in the House. Arkansas results show Jeff Davis leading Democrat by about 30 000 with expectations of a 40 000 statewide margin. Heminiel carries no counties. Democratic leadership projects a 40,000 majority.
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Stickney
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Thuvadian island military buildup and Hawaii finances
Honolulu and San Francisco reports describe a campaign to expand Thuvadian islands military strength with a full regiment planned and eight companies existing, while Old Citizens guard members may form two more. Concurrently, Wanolalu exports gold to the United States prompting local financiers to consider halting shipments through new deposit and voucher schemes.
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Thuvadian Islands
Citizens’ Guard
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Assisunt
San France
Hawaii
Custome Department
Board of Nealth How
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Llewellyn
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Hamburg
Germany
Uritith
Wong
San Francisco
China
Note on Charter Oak Times and a German professor of music
The fragment recalls a note about the Charter Oak Times and a German music professor met in English drawing rooms. A guest asks the professor how he likes the rendering of a song, and he replies You dot my song I did not know him, illustrating a humorous exchange.
Hill Reasserts Loyalty to Bryan in New York Speech
Former U S Senator David Lil addressed a large audience in Herkimer New York insisting he remains in full support of William Jennings Bryan and Stevenson. He attacked the current administration’s tariff policy and foreign affairs while praising the Democratic platform for labor and constitutional restraint. He urged unity among independents and conservatives to win New York for Bryan and to deny Republican control, stressing the party’s dedication to labor and sane government.
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Bryan Speaks in Cambridge After Chicago Trip
Report from Cambridge notes a crowd gathered as Lyrian left Wheeling for Chicago and arrived in Cambridge where residents demanded a speech. Lyrian spoke for three hours, sticking to the same themes used in prior public addresses.
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Chicago
Jewely
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Speeder
German Catholic Convention Announces Big Parade
The Society of the Central West holds its annual meeting in Peorin with Bishop Spaulding delivering the principal address. Excursions run Sunday from Burlington Davenport Chicago Bloomington and other places. Officials estimate at least 10 000 participants in the parade.
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