Bryan Accepts Democratic Nomination and Opposes Private Monopolies
The Sept 17 letter from William J Bryan formally accepts the Democratic presidential nomination. He denounces private monopolies, endorses direct legislation and arbitration for labor disputes, supports bimetallism, the Nicaragua canal, and direct senator elections, and argues for a non entangling foreign policy while criticizing Republican tariff and tax policies.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Waiting Situation in China Keeps Plans for Winter Action
Washington reports no major progress on the Chinese crisis with officials predicting no immediate developments. General Chaffee notes improved cables, a new Shanghai Cheefoo link, and Count von Waldersee slated to arrive at Shanghai to influence both diplomacy and military plans. Tokyo proposes withdrawing superfluous forces, while Ito’s possible role in peace talks is discussed amid Shanghai Pekin shifts and Tientsin emerging as the strategic base for foreign operations.
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Washington
Adee
Pekin
China
Chaffee
State Department
Shanghai
Cheefoo
Taku
Count von Waldersee
Paris
Takahira
Japan
Marquis Ito
Count Tto
Li Hung Chang
Tientsin
Pelin
Bolivia presses claim to Pacific port in Tacna Arica case
A Washington dispatch says Bolivia formally argues for a Pacific port if Tacna and Arica join Chile. U S officials note Calli denied liability to cede a port. The State Department insists the dispute does not involve the United States and vows no interference. It might offer good offices to avert war, but action would stop if Chile declines.
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Congress
United States
Democratic Party
New York
the Herald
Washington
Bolivia
Pacific Ocean
Tacna
Arica
Chile
State Department
Calli
English American syndicate buys Camp Bird mine in Ouray
The News reports Thomas F. Walsh will receive two hundred thousand dollars for his Camp Bird mine by a syndicate of English and American investors led by Alfred Bell and J Pierpont Morgan. The first payment is on deposit at the First National Bank. Mining expert John Hays Hammond arrived to appraise the mine for the syndicate and the deal is expected to close within ten days.
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Denver
Russian commander pledges repair material and flags for China
General Chaffee reports from Taku that Russia has ordered repair materials from Port Arthur Windivestock and the United States and expects railways to be repaired in two months. He asks for 50 storm flags and 5 000 fogs for Chinese houses to show protection. Another dispatch notes an expedition to Tientsin and Taku with two companies of the 4th Infantry returning to Tientsin after slight opposition.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Taku
Port Arthur
Windivestock
United States
Goodnow
Li Hune Chang
Shanghai
Pekin
Tientsin
Heads in sacks and bounties in China purged by eyes of war
Breconshire dispatches from China recounts arrests of Chinese bearing the heads of foreign soldiers with head money of 50 taels per head. Vice royalty Yu Lu's day book lists taels paid for two American marines and two guns captured during the relief of Tientsin.
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Victoria
Breconshire
China
Yu Lu
Tientsin
Taels
Beyt
Hsi Arsenal
Gunner Watkins
Chinese minister authorized to negotiate peace
A dispatch from Pekin dated September 8 reports Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang have full authority to negotiate peace and urge Minister Wu to ask the state department to direct Minister Conghe to begin talks immediately.
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Washington
Sept. Ti
Prince Ching
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
State Department
Conge
China Anxious to Negotiate for Peace
Washington dispatch reports Prince Ching equipped with full authority with Li Hung Chang to negotiate peace. He asks the secretary to instruct Conger to begin talks at once, with consideration of credentials and timing by the president. Possible commissions may include Schurman Barrett or Hill.
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Washington
China
Prince Ching
State Department
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Conger
United States
President Schurman
Cornell University
John Barrett
Siam
Hill
Chaffee
Taku
Tientsin
State
Rockhill
Shanghai
Chinese Envoys Satisfactory Negotiations Progress
London reports from Sept 18 indicate no fresh China news. The Daily Graphic says powers accept Li Hung Chang and may accept Prince Ching as negotiators. They demand a central government acceptable to powers and full retribution for legation attacks. Indemnities talks unclear and Mumm von Schwarzenstein may delay until Waldersee arrival. Li Hung Chang detained by bad weather en route to Taku.
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London
China
The
Daily Graphic
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Berlin
Mumm von Schwarzenstein
Marshal von Waldersee
New York
Houghton County Seen as Nation’s Highest Valued Per Capita
The state board of tax commissioners added nearly 40 million dollars to Houghton county’s assessment, on top of 81 million voluntarily by the county, totaling 120 million. This pushes the county to the highest per capita assessed value in the United States.
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Houghton
Mich
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Houghton County
Lake Superior District
United States
Salvation Army Officers Killed in Cincinnati Fire
Fire at the Salvation Army nursery on East Front Street kills Captain Lizzie Anderson Captain Erickson and several named individuals. Reported fatalities include Mrs Hawkins' three children Charles Hawkins John Hawkins Captain Lodge Alice Bird and Liza Long. Several others unaccounted for. property loss described as small.
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Cincinnati
Salvation Army Nursery
East Front Street
Lizzie Anderson
Erickson
Mrs. Hawkins
Charles B. Gorman
John Hawkins
Captain Lodge
Alice Bird
Liza Long
German Bonds Selling Past
New York bankers report strong early demand for the German war loan with subscriptions exceeding £1000 by noon. The syndicate withholds subscriber names, but indications show broad regional interest including Milwaukee and other western cities with large German populations expected to contribute sizable amounts.
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New York
Milwaukee
Clark Capital Interest Spreads to Salt Lake Rail Plan
Salt Lake City September 17 T F Gibbon vice president of the Los Angeles Terminal railway arrived and conferred with Hon Thomas Kearns and other leaders about a proposed Salt Lake to Los Angeles railroad. A meeting will be held later this week with W A Clark expected to arrive. Promoters say construction will start within 30 days after terminal facilities are secured.
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Salt Lake
T. FE. Gibbon
Los Angeles
Oregon State Fair Opens with Wide Attendance Races
At Salem Oregon on September 17 the state fair opened with a large crowd. Pacing for 1-year-olds Robert H. won with Oregon Maid third and Zulu second. Trotting for 2-year-olds Katherine won with Chief Seattle second and Gracie Dell third. Kunis won the 2:25 class in three straight heats with Phil N. second. Running six furlongs Barneto won with Pettigrew second and Granger third.
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Salem
Ore
Robert H
Zulu
Oregon Maid
Katharine
Chief Seattle
Gracie Dell
Kunis
Phil N
Barneto
Pettiigrew
Granger
Valencia Brings Nome News and Gold Coin Shipment
The steamer Valencia arrived from Nome with a large passenger list and $5 gold coin consignments to two Seattle banks. It reports a gale at Nome from September 1 to 5 with three verified deaths.
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Seattle
Wash
Valencia
Nome
London Quotations and Market Rates Sept 17
London market notes list Consols for money at 987 16 and for account at 988 16, Anaconda stock at 28 from the day, and bar silver steady at 3 16s per ounce.
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London
Bryan Captivates Veterans Rally in Galena Kansas
William Jennings Bryan spoke to a large Galena crowd from a decorated stand about veterans' interests and a smaller standing army. He argued Democrats protect soldiers and pensions, criticized trusts and imperialism, and urged soldiers to vote Democratic if their rights are at stake.
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Galena
Kan
Bryan
Crawford
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Tam
Taxation and representation echoed in conquest claim
The speaker argued conquest arose from covetousness and blasphemy to claim God would protect taxation of the Till pines without representation, noting divine aid in the war against England for denying representation while taxing colonies.
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Ongland
Sensational confession in Goebel assassination trial
Frankfort Kentucky September 17. Bowmain Gaines and James Stubblefield testify Howard identifications and confession. Stubblefield, a one armed ex deputy sheriff, says Howard boasted of firing the Goebel shot and would not be moved by force. Defense probes but fails to discredit.
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Frankfort
James Howard
William Goebel
Bowmain Gaines
James Stubblefiel
Clay Cowmty
Ti Award
State House
Gaines
James Stubblefield
Clay County
Stubblefield
Howard
Goebel
Jim
German Emperor Sympathizes Over Galveston Disaster
President McKinley received a telegraphic message from Emperor William II of Germany dated Sept 16 expressing deep sympathy for Galveston and other Atlantic coast losses. The reply from President McKinley dated Sept 17 thanks the Emperor for the condolence and notes the suffering of thousands.
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Washington
McKinley
Galveston
William Stettin
United States
New World
William II
Executive Mansion
William, IL
Stettin
Germany
William M’kinley
Whaler Louise J Kennedy Returns from Bering Sea
The schooner Louise J Kennedy arrives in San Francisco from the Bering Sea after a 47 day voyage from Point Hope. All hands are well and she brings home 1400 pounds of whalebone from the trading cruise.
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San Francisco
Louise J. Kennedy
Bering Sea
Point Hope
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