Silver and gold plank shakeup at St Louis convention
In St Louis the McKinley camp faces a clash over the platform's gold standard language as Reed and Morton factions push for a strict gold plank. Rival blocs plan meetings to decide action with silver and reciprocity as key issues. Senator Dubois and Cannon arrive to steer strategy while eastern Republicans weigh risks in the looming convention.
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St. Louis
Dubois
Ohio
Cannon
Utah
West
Teller
Colorado
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Nevada
New York
Pennsylvania
William J. Bryan
Nebraska Democracy
Mr. Bryan
Far West
Bryan
Illinois Men Caucus Sees Rivalry for Delegation Honors
Illinois delegates to the national convention will caucus at 8 p.m. today at the Southern hotel in St. Louis to choose the delegation leaders. The group of forty eight Illinois representatives is lively in its pursuit, with Dr. T. N. Jamieson widely regarded as the likely national committeeman.
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St. Louis
Illinois
Southern Hotel
T. N. Jamieson
Yerkes Withdrawn From Convention, Bradley Backed
Delegate Yerkes of Kentucky was withdrawn from the convention by telegram from Gov. Bradley who will arrive to campaign for a gold standard platform. The move follows Bradley’s long consideration of the matter as he engages in the contest.
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St. Louis
Yerkes
Kentucky
Bradley
Platt Says New York Delegation Won’t Bolt
Mr Platt in St Louis states the New York delegation has no plan to bolt the convention. He will leave the hall only after the convention adjourns.
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Platt
St. Louis
Desperate duel ends in death of two populist leaders
In Hartselle Alabama on Saturday night Monroe Jackson and J W West, rival populist figures, fought after a dispute in West's saloon. Jackson was stabbed and West shot, both dying soon after. West leaves a wife and seven children, Jackson a widow and six.
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Hartselle
Ala
Monroe Jackson
J. W. West
Jackson
West
Vest
Harvest in Nebraska Runs Ahead and Records Set
In Nebraska the wheat and oat harvest is progressing ahead of schedule by one to five weeks. Yields are described as unprecedented, with August Myers of Jefferson County cited for a large ripe grain acreage. Lacking harvest help, he died by his own action.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
August Myers
Jefferson County
Sanger
Walter Sanger
Milwaukee
Herrick
Walter
France
Stearns Company
Troop
General Baratieri Acquitted by Court Martial
Rome reports General Baratieri acquitted by the court martial that heard charges tied to the Italian defeat by the Ethiopians at Massowari. The dispatch confirms the ruling and clears the commander of the allegations from the Asirian campaign.
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Baratieri
Rome
Massowari
Gowns Braided a la Militaire In Outdoor Fashion
The piece surveys outdoor and street wear for women including a snuff brown tailor made cycling suit with attached bloomers designed to prevent wind distress, a pale tan homespun gown with green braiding, and Grace Wilson in a pavy blue serge outfit with Norfolk blouse and leggings. It notes the Militaire braid trend, heavy use of black and Persian silk braidings, and stylistic details from the Chicago Chronicle and related columns.
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Grace Wilson
New York
Chicago Chronicle
Lee Richardson Dominates Trick Riding in 17 Year Path
The article profiles Lee Richardson the 17 year old trick rider from Milwaukee, detailing his start at age three, early exhibitions, and rising renown. It notes his grace on the bike, his family ties to Monarch Cycling, and his first major safety exhibition in Milwaukee in 1893.
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Lee Richardson
Buffalo
N. Y
Richardson
Milwaukee
Monarch Cycling Company
Chicago
Lee
Janesville
Wis
Exposition Building
Not too young to join ladies' society says 17
A 17 year old is not too young to enter ladies' society. Interaction with refined young ladies offers best safeguards and improves manners more than any etiquette book. Their lively good natured raillery helps him avoid awkwardness in company and learn social grace early.
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Robert
New Great East Side Money Saving Department Store Bargains
Des Moines shoppers find hundreds of low price items including fabrics calico percale table cloths denim ticking and dresses. The ad lists clothing shoes and household goods with prices ranging from a few cents to one dollar.
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Great East Side Money Saving
East Fifth Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Best
Best York
A L McCarty Dental Offers Bridge Work and Fittings
A L McCarty announces removable bridge work and all types of crown and bridge services with painless fitting and extraction. Best teeth priced at $8.00. Call and visit for details.
Moershell and Duffy at 621 West Walnut Street
A notice identifies Moershell and Duffy located at 621 West Walnut Street in Des Moines Iowa. The item presents address and party names in a brief public notice style.
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West Walnut Street
Ladies' Dry Goods and Accessories Sale Invitation
O. B. Duffy, late of Younker Bros., invites you to call or send for samples. The note advertises a range of dry goods including millinery cloaks curtains and dress fabrics with prices such as 81.49 for duck suits and 49c shift waists, plus lace trims and silk patterns for future orders.
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Gea Lian Ieee
O. B. Duffy
Younker Bros
Cyclists face off as judges doubt rising season
Earl Kiser of Dayton and C. W. Phillips of Chicago loom large in national circuit plans. Officials defend current dates amid reports of industry resistance, noting California advices show strong early-season success with only four of fifty dates refused and others filled.
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Earl Kiser
Dayton
Ohio
C.W. Phillips
Chicago
League of American Wheelmen
Illinois
Phillips
California
Local Sports Highlights and Miscellany From Across Regions
Benjamin Wary won the Shamokin meet by hitting 23 of 25 targets to claim the Northumberland county championship. John Parker of Detroit promises a Chicago week-after Du Pont tournament shoot with new features. Capt A H Bogardus failed a $50 wager, hitting 42 of 50. Philadelphia reports Salvation Army cavalry with women riders. An Irish master faces domestic murder tied to porridge. The British Isles hold 100 islands and 78,642 maritime signals with four flags aloft at once.
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Benjamin Wary
Shamokin
Northumberland County
John Parker
Detroit
du Pont
Chicago
Philadelphia
Salvation Army
Ireland
British Isles
Great Britain
London
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Dingley
Maine
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Thomas Do. Pistt
Levi P. Morton
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J. Sloat Fassett
Gen. McAlpin
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Tennessee
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Rhode Island
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Illinois Men Caucus
Gov. Bradley
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General Sporting
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Canadian Wheelmen’s Association
Canada
Quebec
Maurice Daly
America
Mr. Daly
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Commodore Berriman
Vencedor
Lincoln Park Yacht Club
Lake Erie
Toledo
E. P. Warner
Lake Michigan Yachting Association
Dwight Lawrence
Lincoln Park Club
Ladies’ Society
Blotcky Bros
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Advt
Agts
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S. W. Cor. 6Th and Walnut Sts
A. H. Bogardus
Springfield
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