Gold standard fight shapes McKinley renomination scene
From St. Louis dated June 16 a gold standard fight dominates the anti McKinley camp. Reed men press Mark Hanna for a definite money declaration while gold supporters urge the extreme plank. Key figures include Morton Fassett Hobart Dingley and Bliss as potential runners amid vice presidential speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedan
Mark Hannand
Senator Quay
McKinley
Vention
Morton
New York
McKinsey
Thomas C. Pratt
Levi P. Morton
Benjamin F. Tracy
J. Sloat Fassett
Gen. McAlpin
Cornelius Bliss
Dingley
Maine
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
Hastings
Pennsylvania
Henry Clay Evans
Tennessee
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Perkins
California
D. Russell Brown
Rhode Island
Thomas B
Maj. Moley
Europe
United States
Export concessions denied amid ration imports dispute
The text references free list articles tied to ration imports and U S exports. It notes rejection of concessions and discrimination against American exports in the context of import goods. It captures a debate on trade restrictions and policy toward rationed items and foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Silver Leaders Meet in St Louis to Plan Action
Silver Republicans meet in St Louis to choose a line of action on free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Senator Dubois of Ohio and Senator Cannon of Utah confer with Teller, and Bryan signals future cross-party alignment as eastern Republicans weigh losing New York and Pennsylvania.
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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 in St Louis for National Convention
Illinois delegates 48 strong gather at the Southern hotel in St Louis for an 8 o'clock caucus to decide the national committeeman. Rivalry runs high as Dr. T N Jamieson appears likely to win the position.
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Illinois
St. Louis
Southern Hotel
T. N. Jamieson
Bradley Ends Bid for Presidential Nomination
St. Louis report that Governor Bradley withdraws his name from convention consideration. Delegate Yerkes of Kentucky received a telegram Sunday confirming the decision. Bradley plans to support a platform declaring for the gold standard.
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Gov. Bradley
St. Louis
Yerkes
Kentucky
Mr Platt Declares New York Delegation Will Stay
St Louis June 16 Mr Platt said the New York delegation has no plan to bolt the convention. We shall leave the hall only after the convention adjourns he stated explicitly last night.
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Platt
St. Louis
Duel Ends in Death for Two Populist Figures in Alabama
In Hartselle Alabama on June 16, Monroe Jackson and J W West prominent populist politicians fought a deadly duel after a saloon confrontation. West was stabbed and Jackson shot multiple times with fatal injuries. West leaves a wife and seven children while Jackson leaves a widow and six children.
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Hartselle
Ala
Monroe Jackson
J. W. West
Jackson
West
Vest
Harvest in Nebraska Yields Unprecedented Wheat and Oats
The Nebraska harvest, in Omaha area, advances by one to five weeks with a record yield. August Myers of Jefferson County faced a massive ripe grain crop but lacked harvest help and died by his own hand.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
August Myers
Jefferson County
General Baratieri Acquitted by Court Martial
Rome dispatch reports General Baratieri acquitted by the court martial that heard charges tied to the Italian defeat by Austrians at Massowari.
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Baratieri
Rome
Massowari
Outdoor woman fashion and tailor made cycling gown trends
The piece surveys brisk cycling era outfits highlighting a snuff brown Scotch mixture tailor made suit with full bloomers and wind protection, a Persian silk bodice and green waistcoat, and a pale tan homespun gown with hunter green braidings. It notes high costs but feasible DIY decoration at home.
Brilliant Blue and Crange Gown Wows New York Society
Miss Grace Wilson, a society girl from New York, displays a stylish street wear gown in brilliant pavy blue serge. The light weight dress features a standout shade and the finest craftsmanship reflecting the season’s fashion.
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Grace Wilson
New York
Gowns and riders featured in period fashion and sport
The article describes Norfolk style gowns with buttoned yokes and elaborate braiding on militare gowns, plus a лакe of navy silk serge with Persian silk trim. It highlights Lee Richardson, a 17 year old trick rider, his early start, and a Milwaukee racing scene with Sanger's return facing manufacturer pressure.
Young Man 17 Advised to Join Ladies' Society
A 17 year old male is not too young to enter ladies' society. The acquaintance and refined manners of well behaved young women would best safeguard him at that age, improving manners more than any etiquette book. Their merry raillery would help him avoid awkward in company traits he might not notice himself.
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Lee Richardson
Buffalo
N. Y
Richardson
Milwaukee
Monarch Cycling Company
Chicago
Lee
Janesville
Wis
Exposition Building
Robert
The Canadian Wheelmen Adopt New Dominion Championships
The Canadian Wheelmen Association announces radical changes to racing rules for this season. It lists amateur and professional Dominion championships including half, one, five, ten, and twenty-five mile events, plus two mile tandem races. Residency of six months in Canada is required to compete, medals valued up to $25 are the prizes, and records begin at quarter mile upward. The annual meeting will be held in Quebec in July with selected races and a $10 sanction fee for long-distance championships.
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Canadian Wheelmen's Association
Canada
Quebec
Maurice Daly Named Manager In Billiards Note
One of America's top billiard figures Maurice Daly of New York is described as still highly skilled despite age. Known for guiding major tournaments, Daly helped unite Ives Schafer and Garnier in a pioneering eighteen inch balk line game.
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Maurice Daly
New York
Daly
America
France
Mr. Daly
Ives, Schafer and
Garnier
International Yacht Race Set Off Lake Erie Near Toledo
The Royal Yacht club of Toronto will race Commodore Berriman's Vencedor of Lincoln Park YC Chicago. First race Monday August 24 with $1,500 prize and all expenses paid. Lincoln Park will fund half of a $2,000 silver cup and Toronto club matching. the cup aims to become a freshwater equivalent of the America's Cup.
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Royal Yacht Club of Toronto
Commodore Berriman
Vencedor
Lincoln Park Yacht Club
Chicago
Lake Erie
Toledo
Detroit
E. P. Warner
Lake Michigan Yachting Association
Dwight Lawrence
Lincoln Park Club
G. A. B. Brown
W. R. Jarvis
Toronto
Royal Canadian Club of Toronto
Wheelmen tighten grip on circuit amid season debates
Earl Kiser of Dayton and C W Phillips of Chicago loom large in early national circuit talk. California reports suggest the fifty date schedule is progressing with only four refusals and three later filled, while promoters dispute claims of widespread discontent among manufacturers and racing men.
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Earl Kiser
Dayton
Ohio
C.W. Phillips
Chicago
League of American Wheelmen
Illinois
Phillips
California
Local sports and society notes span boxing to diamonds
Benjamin Wary defeats 23 of 25 Blue Rocks at Shamokin to win Northumberland county title. John Parker from Detroit promises a Chicago week-after shoot with new features. Capt A H Bogardus bets, loses, shoots 42 of 50. Salvation Army cavalry in Philadelphia. An Irish master accused of fatal domestic blow. British Isles total 100 islands. Britain tobacco use among lowest. South African millionaire hosts desert diamond gift at London dinner. Maritime signaling limits four flags. 78 642 signals with eight colors possible. Language rules on word forms and suffix changes.
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Benjamin Wary
Shamokin
Northumberland County
John Parker
Detroit
du Pont
Chicago
Philadelphia
Salvation Army
Ireland
British Isles
Injeta
Great Britain
London
A L McCarty Dentist Advertises Affordable Care
A L McCarty dentist offers removable bridge work crown and bridge services at reasonable rates. Painless filling and extraction advertised. “Best teeth $3.00” tagline urges readers to call and visit.
Moershell and Duffy at 621 West Walnut Street
Moershell and Duffy listed at 621 West Walnut Street in Des Moines Iowa. The notice provides a location detail for a residential or business entry without further actions or dates.
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West Walnut Street
Dry Goods and Millinery Sale Invitation in Poland
Low Polen announces a sale at O B Duffy formerly of Younker Bros inviting visitors to shop dry goods dresses waists and accessories. Offers include Ladies duck suits 1 49 dress goods wash fabrics and ribbons with wholesale prices and sample requests.
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Low Polen
O. B. Duffy
Younker Bros
The Cheapest Place to Buy Your Wants in Des Moines
Describes a discount department store listing numerous bargains on calico, percale, oil cloth, denim, tableware, clothing, shoes, china, suspenders, and fabrics. Highlights low prices for men and women apparel and household goods at the New Great East Side Money Saving Department Store on S and Fifth streets in Des Moines Town.
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Great East Side Money Saving
S& Fast
Fifth Street
Des Moines
Ile
York
Zephyr
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M’kinley
Hanna
Silver Lead
Tion
Chicago Chronicle
General Sporting
Sanger
Walter Sanger
Herrick
Walter
Stearns Company
Ladies’ Society
A. H. Bogardus
Springfield, Ill
William Cole
Troop
A. L. McCarty
S. W. Cor
Iowa
Blotcky Bros
Proprietors
Cariata .O
Advt
Aatas
de Se Moines
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