Democrats weigh Towne for vice presidency at convention
Delegates at the Democratic convention discussed nominating a strong running mate for Bryan. Support varied on choosing Towne, with Clayton urging a Democrat with a distinct brand while others argued for experience and unity. Talks touched on populist and silver Republican ties and the need to strengthen the ticket without forcing concessions.
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Clayton
Alabama
Bryan
Northwestern
Pettigrew
Dubois
Monetary League energy in Kansas City session
The Monetary League met in Kansas City with light attendance. Speakers pressed Bryan Towne and Bryan Towne’s vice presidential bid amid denunciations of imperialism. A committee was named to present league principles to the Democratic National Committee as plans for a Bryan Towne ticket moved forward. Bryan preparations intensify in Nebraska with supporters leaving for Lincoln and Kansas City as delegates consider addressing the convention.
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Kansas City
Monetary League
R. F. Heath
North Carolina
Bryan
Towne
A. J. Warner
Ohio
Cuba
Philippines
St. John
Mr. Towne
League
S. P. Gore
Kansas
Democratic National Committee
Flavius van Voorhis
Indiana
W. H. Harvey
Milnois
W. H. Berry
Pennsylvania
A. A. Johnson
Colorado
John P. St. John
Edward S. Wild
New Jersey
Wild
W. J. Bryan
National Committee
Nebraska
Missouri
trans-Mississippi
Conference splits within party over Townes seat agenda
A conference in the party developed a hostile stance toward Mr Towne while no candidate for the post drew explicit support. A second session is planned for Thursday morning after the convention’s opening. Committees are to be appointed, making the meeting official.
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Towne
Fourth of July sentiment from Lincoln visit of Bryan
Lincoln July 3. Quiet Fourth of July for William Jennings Bryan as photographers swarm his home and he attends depot visits, a Jacksonian club speech, and private readings of convention bulletins. He states Democrats united on the Chicago platform and previews 1906 economic and political questions.
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Bryan
Wisconsin
Missouri Pacific
Lincoln
Kansas City
Jacksonian Club
Omaha
Lincoln Hotel
Mr. Bryan
Grace
Lincoln Marching Clubs
Kansas Ciy
Woman's Bryan Club
Jacksonian Club of
Chicago
Towne Danforth duel for vice president in Kansas City
Kansas City dispatch notes a heated vice presidential contest among Democrats. Towne leads against Danforth with New York backing a Danforth candidacy. Eastern delegates largely defer to Western and Southern silver factions. Danforth gains momentum after New York leaders privately signal support, while Bryan may tilt toward Towne but could accept a New York man if needed. Hours-long harmony talks unfold at the Kansas City club as leaders seek party unity ahead of the convention.
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Dakota
Pettigrew
Clayton
Tillman
South Carolina
Towne
Croker
New York
West
Jones
Sewall
Maine
Bryan
Mr. Towne
Nebraska
Lincoln
Bryan Club
Bryan Home Guard
Continental Guards
Hagenow
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Danforth
David B. Hill
Hill
Hill For the Manner In Which His Suggestions Were Treated By Mr. Bryan
Belmont
Sulzer
Mr. Bryan
Tammany Hall
Elliot Danforth
Chicago Platform Democrats
Richard Croker
John F. Carroll
van Wyck
John Whalen
Giuggenheimer
American Iee Trust
David
Harrison
Chicago
Harrson
Tilingis
Folner Danforth
Tlinois
Convention
Dougherty
Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
Indiana
Washington
Mr. McGuire
Mr. Danforth
McGuire
New York State
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Kansas City Club
National Committee
J. K. Jones
John W. Kern
Mr. Hill
Augustus van Wyck
van Wyek
Empire State
S&s
New Yorker
Kellar
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
Friends
Unsettled Vice Presidential Race at Democratic Convention
Kansas City July 3 The day’s events leave the vice presidential nomination open with Bryan Towne and Stevenson among the debated possibilities. Delegates push for a 16 to 1 coinage plank, Danforth and Kellar fade, while Sulzer’s bid weakens. Overnight shifts keep the choice up to the convention rather than party leaders.
Elephant Artillery in England's Indian Army Described
The New York Press portrays the elephant artillery as a disciplined force within England's Indian army. It details elephants, bullocks, and guns in a harsh regime, noting records of service, strict rules, and punishment for offenses. The piece outlines the elephant lines, rationing, and the ritual feeding of chupattis, illustrating a structured, almost human-like military life for the animals.
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New York
England
South Africa
Lincoln and Bryan Delegates Exiting as Kansas City Fray Gathers
News from Lincoln notes many visitors depart for Kansas City as 100 Lincoln democratic clubs move on. James Kerr arrives on a special mission from Pennsylvania while David B. Hill stays tight lipped.Nebraska delegates reportedly guard Bryan's platform aims and potential running mate choices, with Towne symbolism reflecting Nebraska views rather than Bryan commitment.
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Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Lincoln Democratic Marching Clubs
James Kerr
Pennsyvania
David BR. Hill
Nebraska
Bryan
Towne
Minnesota
W Maintan
Local Female Remedy Promises Quick Health Return
Advertisement touts Mrs Franks Remedy as a local treatment for women with headaches backaches and fatigue. It claims to cure female ill health by removing the cause and offers postage paid options priced at 1 dollar for one month or five dollars for six. Free advice and booklet are advertised from Mrs Franks Remedy Co Denver Colorado.
Dhupatti Demands Amounts and Compliance Refusal
A local dispute centers on weights and quantities of dhupattis due to a supplier who insists on exact measures. The party asserts the right to receive full due and rejects any settlement short of their claimed entitlement. Neighbors report tensions over measurement practices and enforcement.
Circular Clarifies Free Entry Rules for Personal Effects
The U S treasury circular explains who may bring personal effects into the United States without duty under the 1897 act. Free entry covers wearing apparel and personal items used by the traveler, with $100 limit on articles bought abroad for residents returning home. Non residents, and items like bicycles or guns, remain subject to duty.
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Boston Herald
United States Treasury
United States
Prof Oscar Chrisman on love in Des Moines mothers congress
Prof Oscar Chrisman of Kansas state normal school argued at a Des Moines mothers congress that man loves only sex attraction while woman’s love is true and maternal. He claimed men are guided by baser passions and women by motherhood, insisting love is a female attribute and that transformation of partners would alter attraction.
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Oscar Chrisman
Kansas State Normal School
Mothers’ Congress
Des Moines
Hell
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