Republicans Unite Richly in Butte Convention Showdown
In Butte a strong republican gathering at the Auditorium showcased leaders from the Gold Standard and imperialist factions, with Governor Richards urging immediate nomination of a county ticket. The eight hour law gained support, Clarkes and others drew applause before a late-hour adjournment as D. E. Folsom toured for governor.
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Wano
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Folsom
Bryan declines G A R encampment visit over McKinley absence
Chicago August 27 W J Bryan follows President McKinley by declining to attend the 24th annual G A R encampment in Chicago to avoid any appearance of partisanship He sends a telegram from Lincoln Neb to William Harper executive director of the reunion noting the proprieties of the occasion and his absence is acknowledged by the local committee The encampment opens with a monster meeting in the Coliseum and veterans begin arriving in large numbers with 45000 veterans already present and 30000 excursionists expected to swell crowds at the gathering
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Rumored Allied Defeat Disrupts China War Communications
Washington reports indicate boxers disrupt Pekin Tientsin lines while U S forces and British troops face delays. Conger dispatches note Tsungli Yamen ministers may negotiate, Castine sails to Amoy, and Chaffee’s sixth cavalry action near Tientsin is confirmed with limited new details.
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