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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1900
Page
2
A vast Brooklyn turnout is described with estimates of up to one hundred thousand cheering for Bryan. The article claims the event as the largest demonstration and outpouring in the borough’s history, with fifty thousand in line.
In New York on Oct 29, William Jennings Bryan wrapped a grueling day with 30 speeches, five in Brooklyn and one in Little Ferry New Jersey. Large crowds, parades, fireworks, and music accompanied the tour from Bainbridge through the Hudson Valley to Manhattan before late-night labor meetings.
William J. Bryan spoke to Jewish residents at Madison Square Garden and Hamilton Fish Park in New York, with crowds packed along park paths and streets. Ex-Governor Stone praised the Hamilton Fish Park event as the greatest he had witnessed, while Bryan urged independence in voting and supported Roosevelt amid crowd cheers.
The Democrat leader Bryan began the final campaign week in Bainbridge New York with a brief speech after a nighttime train arrival at 7. A large throng gathered to greet him as the train pulled into the rail yard.
William Jennings Bryan spoke to large crowds on a campaign train as he stopped at road stations. He praised farmers and attacked Republicans for abandoning urban voters while promising to reach 380 speeches in a day, noting a Canton democratic club growth as proof of momentum.
Mr. Bryan spoke for 50 minutes in Sydney asking if Republicans really condemned trusts and questioning the standing army increase. He likened the Porto Rican bill to England's colonial theory and debated governing the Philippines without local consent. He asserted a pledged self rule and protection from outside interference for the Philippines. At Oneida he claimed to stand where the president stood regarding the Philippines as a detriment to the country.
In Voorheesville New York Bryan quotes Senator Depew on military and imperial policy. He cites a 100000 army and warns of 159600 to 200000 growth plus doubled expenditures. He argues imperial policy conflicts with GOP ideals and Founding principles. In Delanson he delivers a farm audience speech from a car platform.
The 1890 proclamation designates November 28 as Thanksgiving Day for the nation. It praises divine blessing on harvests trade and industry and calls for worship and prayer for peace, concord, and righteousness at home and abroad. President William McKinley signs and seals the document.
Requisition papers for Mrs. G Russ of Spokane accused of grand larceny were signed by Governor Wells. Detective McDonald left for Spokane tonight with Mrs Russ as his prisoner.
Ten killed and many injured as crowds overwhelmed police and troops during a London parade for returning City Imperial volunteers from South Africa. Field Marshal Wolseley praised the volunteers while ambulances treated dozens amid a drenching rain and chaotic scenes along Fleet Street.
A royal telegram praised the City of London Imperial volunteers amid a chaotic welcome that turned violent. Police and troops struggled to control a jubilant crowd with over 200 hurt and several deaths reported, including two children, as drunken disorder and street fights marred the procession and public joy.
In Helena on Oct 29 the supreme court permanently enjoined County Clerk Moran from printing the Heinze eight hour republican ticket on Silver Bow county’s official ballot. Associate Justice Pigott dissented, citing mandamus as a sufficient remedy and declining to discuss merits. The ruling, to be followed by a written decision, leaves two other election cases to be heard that day.
In Elmira New York Theodore Roosevelt riding in a carriage with former Senator Fassett faced egg and vegetable throwing and hostile epithets on the streets. He remained silent as police watched while crowds gathered for rallies and speeches defending the McKinley administration followed earlier events in Ithaca and Van Netten.
Roosevelt arrival in Ithaca amid great enthusiasm as Cornell students lined the streets. A trolley car carried the party to a meeting point while students yelled from the sidewalks. One group wore blue jumpers and carried dinner pails.
Governor Roosevelt starts the final campaign week from Binghamton New York aboard a special train at 10 am in excellent health. He has traveled 19 260 miles and gained weight. The day includes three stops Cortland Ithaca and Elmira with layovers of one and three hours respectively.
In Meagher county the court sustained part of the demurrer over mandamus as a remedy and allowed an injunction showing. The Clarkites seek to print their county ticket in the democratic column, but opponents contest delegates and voting eligibility. The judge postponed final decision and adjourned with Clark position appearing weak as morning testimony proceeds.
An old advertisement promises a rapid cure for colds using quinine tablets with a money back guarantee. KE Grover signs each box and promotes refunds if the cure fails.
In the Barcelona area a clash between 24 armed Carlists and a gendarme detachment left the Carlist chief dead and another wounded. Remington rifles were captured as the band retreated toward Moncada pursued by cavalry and infantry. Carlist general Solivar was arrested and several others detained in relation to the uprising. The Carlists sought municipal funds, a receipt found on the chief referenced pesetas to be surrendered when King Carlos ascends the throne.
Captain E F M Borne, renowned Pacific coast ship master, died in San Francisco on October 29 from throat cancer. He leaves a widow.
The Charles W. Morgan arrived after a 30 day voyage, bringing 100 barrels of oil. The California reported seven long trip oil stocks including 1,200 barrels of sperm oil, 270 barrels of whale oil, and 3,900 pounds of bone.
Cornelius L. Alvord Jr the First National bank note teller charged with stealing 700000 was arrested in Boston by Chief Inspector Watts and Detective Armstrong after a tip linked him to the Hotel Touraine. He admitted the sum and said he would take his sentence and try to live again.
Lieut A C Girard of the United States army hospital at Presidio Cal denies remarks attributed to him about the death of Capt Frank F Crenshaw. The letter was received by T C Crenshaw in Atlanta GA on Oct 2.
Traffic on roads entering La Crosse Wisconsin, halted all day yesterday, resumed today after a storm described as the worst since the two year flood. Damage is estimated at $100000.
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