Convention Delegates Meet Amid Gold Democrats Turmoil
The report describes early morning scenes before the gold Democrats' convention with delegates from many states arriving, bankers, lawyers and reformers among the delegation, calm discussions in hotel corridors, and interventions by silver Democrats. John M. Palmer leads as Buckner supporters appear, while Chicago supplies many delegates as 90,000 are estimated in the city. The hall opens at 11 with orderly seating and national decorations enhancing a dignified gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yhe
Gold Democrats
Aaventas
Witt Warner
New_York
Charles D. Haines
Kinderhook
N. Y
Haines
Win
Hill and Murphy
New York
John M. Palmer
Buckner
Druther
Chicago
Cook County
Old Town
Democratic National Convention Opens in a Blare of Color
Descriptions of a crowded hall with flags and plants, gold framed portraits, and a sunburst banner while delegates from Alabama Iowa New York and more arrive. Notable guests include Mrs Hendricks widow of a late candidate and ex Governor Flower. Palmer presides as temporary chairman as early speeches and calls unfold amid cheers and band music.
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Roswell P. Flower
Alabama
Wisconsin
Breckinridge
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Dixis
W. ©. P. Breckinridge
Blue Grass
Iowa
Palmer
Ilinois
Florida
Cleveland
New York
Flower
Tracy
New England
Massachusetts
Outhwaite
Ohio
Bynum
Wilson
W. Bullitt
R. T. Tyler
Kentucky
P. Watt Hardin
Dr. Everett
Boston
Edward Everett
John M. Palmer
Bishop White
Indiana
Jefferson
Jackson
Chicago
Colorado
California
John P. Irish
E. Tleman
Maryland
Genet Benge
Earl Li Interviewed on Americans and America
New York September 2 Li Hung Chang said he could not find a fault with the United States or its people but noted there are too many here and urged newspapers to unite. He praised tall buildings though doubted their suitability for certain needs and avoided comparing Japan and China. Separately Atlanta reported the Columbus Southern railroad sale postponed at bondholders’ request. In Ont five people died in a Commercial hotel fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Li Hung Chang
W@dorf
Columbus Southern
Atlanta
Columbus Southern Railroad
Southern
Sam Thomas
Ryan
Central
Daily Market Reports Naval Stores Savansan Sept 2
Spirits and rosin markets show firm tones with sales cited for turpentine and rosin. Prices listed include crude turpentine at 81.39, soft at 1.35, virgin at 1.65, with rosin in firm strata side readings and assorted consignments noted.
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Naval Stores
Savansan
Spirits of
Eciarsy Sa
Rizanearos
Rosin
Strataside
Sitty
Rosa
Virgin
Chinese coal from Tonquin district shocks U S miners
San Francisco reports China as a growing coal supplier with Tonquin coal priced well below Pennsylvania and Welch coals. The Tonquin mines, under French control, rely on Chinese labor making costs low and coal quality praised as on par with top Pennsylvanian beds.
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San Francisco
China
United States
Colorado
Tonquin
Pennsylvania
Welch
Ality
Kurodo Succeeds Ito as Japan Premier
WasHindoy Sept 2 The Japanese legation reports Kurodo chosen to succeed Marquis Ito as premier He is a veteran statesman and warrior noted for his record He once led as premier and was an ally of General Grant The arrival of Baron Nissi to New York Sept 10 is expected amid conjecture he will become the next premier aid The U S State Department will advise port officials on formalities
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Nissi
Japan
WasHindoy
Kurodo
Marquis Ito
Li Hung Chang
General Grant
East
Ron
Baron Nissi
Russis
New York
St. Petersburg
Kio
State Department
Joint Debates Arranged for Tennessee Campaign
Tennessee campaign notes disclose joint discussions planned between Governor Taylor and other party leaders. Dates and venues in Knox, Gallatin, Nashville, Memphis, and nearby towns arranged. discussions to be scheduled by candidates with electors to follow. Extended Alabama conventions report nominations and floor ballots across several districts amid party tensions. Destructive Winston blaze damages Masonic hall and drug stock. two domestic quarrel victims in Boston reported.
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Taylor
Tillman
Tennessee
Nashville
Cliffe
Republican State Committee
Coleman
Aapaipeng
Pete
Iene
Knox
Ile
Winston
Winsron
N. C
Masonic Hall
Smith's
Justice Browder
Schouler
Eileen Etna
Sultan Must Settle Turkish Mis sions Property Damages
Washington dispatch reports the United States pressing Turkey to pay for American mission property destroyed during Armenian massacres. The cruiser Cincinnati is ordered to Constantinople to display force and back negotiations, with San Francisco and Marblehead to meet at Smyrna. State Department insists on full compensation and aims to deter further Turkish delays.
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Turkey
Armenia
Washington
Cincinnati
Constantinople
Cleveland
Navy Department
Queenstown
San Francisco
Dardanelles
Constantines
United States
Admiral Bunce
North Atlantic
Atten
Constaninople
Alexandria
Marblehead
Genoa
Smyrna
Terrell
State Department
Olney
United
Phillippine Islands
Bryan Leaves for Springfield on Late Train
The Democratic candidate for president, William Jennings Bryan, missed the earlier 7:15 train but caught an hour late. A small crowd saw him off at the London Ohio station with reception committees from Springfield and Kenton. He declined to comment further on the Vermkein issue. The Central of Georgia railway declared a 13 1/2 percent dividend on $4,000,000 first preference income bonds. Republican victory in Vermont tallies appears to exceed 85,000 votes. Chancellor in New York notes Secretary Chamberlain’s statements after Teutonic recovery efforts.
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Springfield
London
Bryan
Kenton
Cort
Thomas
State Canton
James Cmmittee
Nringfeld
W. O W. Durbin
State Central Committee
E. E
Canton
Vermekian
Central
New York
Central of Georgia Railway
Savannah and Western
Columbus
Rome
Mon
Eufaula
Savannah
Atlantic
Howard Accepts Nomination for Eighth District Congress
Democratic committee formally notified Hon. W. M. Howard of his unanimous nomination for Congress in Georgia's Eighth District. Howard replied accepting the trust, pledging loyalty to the Chicago platform and the party's cause, and acknowledging the responsibility to serve his constituents.
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W. M. Howard
Howard
Lexinarton
Georgia
Madison
Geo. C. Thomas
H. G. Cogburn
A. G. Foster
E. L. Campbell
Julius Phillips
J. M. Ellis
John E. Gordon
Young A Daniel
McMullan
W. R. Little
T. Gillen
Mr. Howard
Congress
Democratic Party
Eighth
Chicago
Courageous pledge as Athens city election looms
Wa M Howard writes from IN CITY COURT about accepting a nomination, promising energy and honesty for the people. In Athens, Miss Minne Adama v mayor and council ends with city winning as Col Brown withdraws the case. other suits linger as the court reconvenes at nine.
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Miss Minne Adama
Athens
Shackelford
Col
E. T. Brown
Col. Brown
Sue McWhorter
Council of Athens
Exchange Bank
Exchange Bank of Athens
Wellhouse & Son
van Epps
Hon. T
Bank
Cobb
Nowlin
Dolph Richards jailed on warrants for family troubles
Mayor fines Dolph Richards five dollars for disorderly conduct yesterday morning. Later his mother-in-law E B Bullock swore out two warrants against him for failure to support his children and cruel treatment of his wife. Richards claims he cannot work to support his family. Judge Foster will hold a preliminary hearing today.
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Bragg
General Bragg
Senator Vi
Dewayre
Vilas
General Black
Thurman
Congress
Wisconsin
McMahan
Dolph Richards
Cotton Shippers Seek Change in Municipal Tax Period
A fall meeting of the city cotton shippers at the Cotton Exchange discussed petitioning the city council to shift the yearly $100 cotton shipper tax period from April 1 to September 1. A committee led by W. M. Rowland J. M. Orr and Joe Hall was formed to present the proposal at the next council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Exchange
E.R. Hodgson
Messrs. W. M. Rowland
J. M. Orr
Joe Hall
8. M. Inman & Co
Council
Cotton season starts as Athens compress opens
The cotton season is underway and bales flood Athens as about fifteen hundred bales reach local dealers. Capt. J. H. Rucker opens the compress and will run it personally with a full crew, anticipating brisk business all season.
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Athens
J. H. Rucker
Law class growth at University. record likely to fall
Monroe Ga Sept 2 report notes University of Georgia law class enrollment rising as Prof Sylvanus Morris reports over thirty men planning to enter next session. Also Charles M Walker admitted to the bar at Walton Superior Court and a local marriage of Jack Brown Toscoa Ga and Neva Wayne.
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Sylvanus Morris
Monroe
Monro
Charles M. Walker
Walton Superior Court
Jack Brown
Toscoa
Neva Wayne
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