Illinois Democratic Faction Fights Drag On In Convention Looms
The long running Bryan Sullivan battle in Illinois politics heats up as Illinois Democrats prepare for a Peoria convention next week. Bryan demands Sullivan's resignation from the national committee while Sullivan and allies defend the machine and blast Bryan's influence. The split mirrors 1904 contests with Hopkins, Dunlap, and Thompson factions jockeying for control and Hearst nomination.
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William Jennings
Illinois
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
Sullivan
Bryan
Peoria
Ilinois
William Jennings Bryan
Roger C. Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
Spritefield
John P. Hopkins
State Machine
Milard Filmore Dunlap
Owen P. Thompson
Jacksonville
Hopkins-Sullivan
Hearst
Machine
St. Louis
Hopkins and Sullivan
Dunlap
Thompson
Bryar
National Committee
Ing
Nebraska
Tinois
Democratic Majority Rule League
Milard Fillmore Dunlap
Bryan's Stand Sparks Illinois Democratic Split
A disputed Illinois Democratic convention scene centers on the national committee seat and Bryan's influence. The author accuses Dunlap and Thompson of maneuvers to control the party, claims the national convention authority confirms the seat, and notes Bryan's alignment with Dunlap’s camp amid factional tension and anticipated votes.
Expedition Log From Lake Yojoa Adventure
Leander McFal sails, hunts, and camps around Lake Yojoa Honduras Aug 11. He and a companion endure storms, mosquitoes, and fleas while meeting Zelaya and locals, observe wildlife including alligators and flamingos, climb for red deer, and end in Seguatepeque with reflections on local life and nature’s vigor.
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Leander McFal
Seguatepeque
Honduras
Lake Yojou
Stanley
Livingstone
Tropic Aungies
Lake Yojoa
Jake
el Cacoa
Peruvian Irrigation and Ancient Civilizations Compared
A fragment discusses Peru's irrigation works and long stone-lined canals, praises ancient civilizations, and notes Dyspepsia as a national ailment. It promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure and adds a rambly verse about life and success. Mentions Judd Mortimer Lewis and an American Magazine preview.
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Peru
Babylon
Egypt
Railroad time table shows mixed east and southbound departures
The 1906 timetable lists Eastbound trains including Atlantic Express at 7:58 arrival and 8:25 departure, Chicago Limited at 12:09, and California Limited 7:38 arrival 8:16 departure, with Mexico and California Express noon and other services. Southbound trains include El Paso at 12:35 and a southbound freight at 1:00 am, with connections to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Trains run daily with Embudo and Antonito connections via standard or narrow gauge routes through the Royal Gorge.
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Atlantic Express
Chicago Limited
Chicago
Kansas City
Mexico
Los Angeles
San Francisco
T. B. Purdy
Antonito
Durango
Silvertos
Alamosa
Denver
Pueblo
Laveta Pate
Salida
Royal Gorge
Creede
Barney
Freigot
K. Hooper
Colo
Mystery solved by Dr King's New Life Pills
John N Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana writes of relief from biliousness and constipation after using Dr King's New Life Pills. The ad claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back, priced at 26 cents. The piece includes an ironic jab about imagining money on John D Rockefeller and hiring prize fighters to beat editors.
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el Cacoa
Aere
Senor Zelaya
Juan
Pedeo
Jesus
Francisco
Zelaya
Isya Hacienda
Moral Quebrada
Republic
Seguatepeque
Esvilla
Helen
Meate
Rainieas
Paine
Arteona
New México
Mexico
Chile
Dr. King
John N. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
John D. Rockefeller
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WM. Bryan
Robert
Suliavan
National Democratic Committat
Ees Ets
Tan
Qoo
Tas Bryan
Congress
General Assembly
Theodore Nelson
Llinois
Noix
Hoth
Central America
Fred
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Surburg
Moet & Chandon
Mitchell
United States
Jersey
Judd Mortimer Lewis
Daddie
Hamm
Consitutionalist
Emminence
Hahn Bce
Moore
Union College
Russellville
Rio
Santa Fe
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Pullman
S. K. Hooper
G. P
T. A
S. Barney
New Mex
California
el Paso
Santa FE Branch
Pueila
Colo. Springs
Auyoun
Embudo
Mott's Pennyroyal Pills
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