Rise of Bryan Admired as Honest Leader Across Nation
The piece argues Bryan stands as a sincere, upright figure trusted by diverse audiences. It cites praise from opponents like Reed and Cochran, notes the Chicago Times editorial praising his sincerity and intellect, and describes a national shift away from viewing him as a demagogue toward a respected political leader amid a tense presidential backdrop. It also mentions related political context about McKinley and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bryan
New Orleans
Chicago
Thomas B. Reed
Chicago Timeswall
Cox
Definition of Imperialism in Journal Debate
The New York Journal defines imperialism describing colonists fighting England’s imperialism, cites Bryan’s Indianapolis speech, and warns that taxation without representation and governing without consent are imperialism. It asserts American imperialism is planting the flag in an alien land without the Constitution, citing the Philippine Islands under the current administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
William Jennings Bryan
Indianapolis
Philippine Islands
Great Task for Hanna and the Silver Issue Debate
The Boston Post argues there is no silver issue this year and Hanna will struggle to frighten moneyed interests by portraying wealth converted to 59-cent dollars if McKinley loses. It notes the remaining question is whether fund appeals will persuade contributors to support ongoing Philippine war funding or retention of Porto Rico as a Crown Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Hanna
William McKinley
Post
Porto Rico
United States
Refugees from China Arrive on Hong Kong Mara at Francisco
The Hong Kong Mara brought refugees to Bas Francisco on Aug 18 including Dr. P. C. Leslie of Montreal. Leslie recounts a perilous 10 day Honan-Ko trek attacked by hundreds of robbers. Five people defended women and children. three revolvers proved insufficient as clashes left several Chinese killed or wounded. Leslie bears 13 wounds. wife unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bas Francisco
China
Hong Kong
Sores and Ulcers Cure Claims by Blood Purifier
An advertisement promotes a vegetable blood purifier claiming chronic sores heal only after the blood is purified. It argues poisons in blood cause ulcers to worsen, urges cleansing the blood to end drainage, and cites a testimonial from J B Talbert of Winona, Minnesota. The text touts no mineral poisons and offers a free book from Specific Co. Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Talbert
Winona
Atlanta
Riot and bloodshed grip New York as mob wounds scores
A several hundred strong mob gathered outside Policeman Robert J. Thorpe's home in Manhattan to avenge his death. The riot swelled to 1500, injuring dozens and leading to 40 arrests. Det John Kennedy and negro Lloyd Lee clashed in a brutal encounter, with Kennedy wounded and Lee wounded. Police deployed 600 officers and ambulances to the West Side as chaos spread through Broadway, Shanley's, and the Marlborough cafe. The storm broke after a heavy rain cooled the scene.
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New York
Robert J. Thorpe
Thirty-seventh Street
Ninth Avenue
Thorpe
Arthur Harris
Washington
West Side
John Kennedy
Lloyd Lee
Lee
Kennedy
Katte
Leo
David H. Carr
Bellevus
Bellevue
Connor
Broadway
Forty- Second Street
Shanley’s
Walker
Williams & Walker
Burns
West Thirtieth Street
Women Care At Home Excerpted Medical Advertisement
Dr J Newton Hathaway offers a mail based treatment for female diseases developed over twenty five years. Claims cure of over 60 percent of ten thousand patients with no examination or operation, at a single low fee. Free personal attention and medicines included. address provided in Atlanta Georgia. Mention this paper when writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Newton Hathaway
Shot Her Little Brother and Blamed a Negro
A South Alabama report describes a child shooting where an 8-year-old boy was killed or injured after a pistol was fired by his sister while they were alone. The girl later claimed an unknown Negro caused the shooting, but investigators found no evidence of a visitor and suggested the girl may have caused the incident in fear.
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Ala
Deeputy
Waldrop
Paris
John Bridgeman
Iis Oy
Phyaldropity
Sumter Sheriff Sale Notices in Americus Georgia 1900
Legal advertisements announce sheriff sales in Americus Sumter County Georgia. The bids, to satisfy Sumter Superior Court executions, include a house and lot on McGarrah Street, farm tools, corn, and a one acre Williames lot, with multiple parcels set for sale on the first Tuesday in September 1900, at the courthouse door. Leads list property of Mrs A F Hart, Jackson Carter, C E Williams, P H Williams, and estate of Ben P Hollis with auction terms as fixed.
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McGarrah Street
A. Hart
Sumter Superior Court
Calvin Carter
A. F Hart
L. B. Forrest
Jackson Carter
Simon Stein
Americus
Sumter
State of Georgia
P. H. Williame
Church and
Hampton Streets
Church St
Hampton Street
Church Street
Judson A. Kendrick
Vb Williams
P. H. Williams
Sumter County
Bi Je M
C. KE. Fame
P.H. Williams
Superior Court
National Husk Oi i Loan Association
Montgomery
Ala
C. E Willams
P. Js. Williams
J.C. McArthur
Georgia
Sumtter County
Florence D Hollis
Benj. P. Hollis
E. A. Hawkins
Hen. F. Soliis
Geo. A. McNeil
Dr.s
Hawking
Ren. P. Hollis
Salecash
Mes
Florence D. Hollis
Ben P. Hollis
Dec
John E. Cole obituary notice at Teal & Co
John E. Cole, formerly with H. B. Teal & Co, is remembered in a concise notice. Details of service and survivors are not provided in the readable fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Teal & Co
Georgia Proclamation on Confederate Widow Pension Amendment
The Executive Department of Georgia proclaims a constitutional amendment to extend provisions of widow support for Confederate soldiers. It details changes to section 1, article 7, paragraph 4, creating pensions for widows and disabled veterans, and outlines ratification procedures and publication requirements before the next general election.
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State of Georgia
Atlanta
Red Assembly of
Georgia
Aia
Confederate States
General Assembly
Allen D. Eaternor
Candler
Llen
J. W. Warren
Auvience W
Petition for Charter in Sumter County Georgia
Residents of Sumter County Georgia seek incorporation as The Grand Lodge of The Grand United Order of St. James to operate benevolently. The petition outlines aims to aid members after death, promote morality and education, and manage assets, dues, and subordinate lodges under a twenty year term with renewal.
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Georgia
Sumurter County
Superior Court
Said County
A. J. Patterson
A. W. Weston
H. C. By
W.D. Dison
A. G. Whitehead
M. Dowdell
Rhodes
J. Denson
Julius Takes
West Collins
Ashington
Lirs’e Byrd
Elizabeth Banks
Emma Weston
Tins Cannon
Hannah A =der
Said
Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of St. James
Americus
Sumter County
Sck
State of
United States
Sald Corporation
Enterprise and Corporation, Ltd
Grand Lodge
Tate
Grand United Order of St. James
Peti- Monera
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