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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
2
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The piece derides Bryan supporters as hypocritical and hostile to Grover Cleveland. It accuses Bryan and his allies of politicizing Cleveland’s death, cites Watterson’s opposition to Cleveland praise, and portrays Bryan as controlling the party while others are labeled as traitors or “bosses.” It questions Bryan’s integrity through anecdotes of past campaigns and internal party disputes.
Illinois delegation to the national democratic convention repudiated Bryan's right to interfere in the matter. The report notes support for Sullivan's renomination and critiques external meddling in party affairs.
The delegation rejected Bryan's push to pick national committeemen and named Roger Sullivan instead, despite Dunlap's request to submit names for Bryan to choose from. Bryan's interference drew strong repudiation, and Sullivan was chosen against his protest, seen as ingratitude by Bryan.
Guffey of Pennsylvania was re-elected by the Pennsylvania delegation and seated by the sub-committee, despite Bryan opposition. The move tightens Guffey’s influence, splitting “my councils” if more Guffers and Sullivans join the national committee. Bryan’s fate, as rumor has it, hinges on Tammany’s support and a costly political bargain.
Elizabeth M Daly announces closure of her piano business on August 1 and offers a large stock of high grade pianos from Storey Clark Hampton W W Kimball Evans Templeton and Spies at sacrifice prices starting July 1 sales staff available. shop at 319 Chestnut St Atlantic IA with cash or payments and evening hours.
Henry O'Brien, who served ninety days for stealing a pocketbook from Mrs. J. A. Cargon, has completed his term and was released yesterday. The county jail now holds four prisoners: Cullen the tramp serving ten days for vagrancy, William Gallagher awaiting grand jury on incest, William Erickson awaiting grand jury on breaking and entering, and Gus Dreager serving thirty days for drunkenness.
An English correspondent tells of Wycollar Hall near Colne once home to the Cunliffes. The ruined seat supposedly hosts an annual specter horseman in Stuart dress who rides to the hall, enters a room, and a woman’s screams echo before the rider vanishes. The tale links murder by one Cunilffe to the family’s doom.
An editor at an Philadelphia art club notes critics are often personal in judging. Anecdotes from an Academy of Fine Arts exhibition include remarks on portraits, daubs, and historical scenes, plus a running list of male mole superstitions linking moles to wealth, status, travel, and health.
The piece notes presidential candidates and counts who gave crump speeches, listing George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, James Madison, James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, Harrison, James K. Polk, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan as not delivering such speeches. It ends with a Jeffersonian reference.
A young matron visits the market, buys an oyster plant and hopes for a winter of fresh oysters at no cost. She praises her husband for his luck in having a saving wife, while reflecting on the household's future abundance and frugality.
A hotel guest at eight o'clock yawns and proclaims sleepiness while a Walter staffer offers to bring the bill. The quirky exchange captures a moment of fatigue and service at the establishment.
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