Cockran Opens Campaign Rally In Madison Square Garden
In New York City under the Honest Money league, Cockran addressed about eighteen thousand at Madison Square Garden. He argued against repudiation, attacked Bryan’s platform, and defended sound money while warning that Populist policy would lower wages and harm workers.
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Uonest Moncey League of America
Madison Square Garden
New York
Democratic Honest Money League of America
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Audlines
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Bryan
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Mr. Bryan
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William L. Trenholm
John Ke, Cowan
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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Delaware
John DeWitt Warner
Outhwaite
Ohio
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Albany
Everett
Massachusetts
Carl Schorz
Abram 8. Hewitt
James C. Carter
McKinley
J. John Brine
League
Perry Belmont
New “York Banks
Lapris
Late Corn Injured in Southeast Kansas
The Kansas weekly crop bulletin reports three weeks of dry and two weeks of very hot weather injuring late corn, shortening pastures, reducing stock water, and hastening haying. Early corn is mature and being cut while fruit drops. Central and western divisions show good to favorable conditions overall.
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Toreka
Kansas Weekly Crop Bulletin
Missouri Crop Bulletin Reflects Dry Conditions and Faulty Yields
The Missouri weather crop bulletin from Columbia on August 19 reports early corn maturing and being harvested in spots while late corn is dry and may yield less than half a crop. Some areas cut to save fodder. Pastures are drying, water supplies failing, winter apples dropping, and cotton suffering from drought and bollworms.
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Missouri Crop Bulletin
Columbia, Mo
Missouri Weather Crop Bulletin
Cleveland Democrats Endorse Cleveland and Bryan Seawell Chicago Platform
The Cleveland Democracy unanimously adopted resolutions endorsing President Cleveland, the Bryan and Sewall ticket, and the Chicago platform.
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Cleveland Democracy
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Bryan
Sewall
Chicago
Georgia to be represented at national democracy convention
Atlanta officials report Georgia will send delegates to the National Democracy convention in Indianapolis on September 2. A committee of Atlanta gold standard Democrats received favorable replies from over 80 counties in the state after a period of inquiry.
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Georgia
Atlanta
The
National Democracy
Bryan Denies Employment by Mine Owners in Open Refutation
William J. Bryan, in an official denial, challenges the Republican National Committee to charge him openly or remain silent. He asserts no employment by mine owners or bimetallic groups, cites an editorial salary of about $150 monthly from the Omaha World Herald, earnings from lectures and legal work, and outlines his coinage platforms and political timeline. He promises full disclosure of any speech money if accused.
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Tom
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Imoney
Ryan
Ouppoe
Bryn
Cmdee
Republican National Committee of Silence
Aprar Rup Hook
William J. Bryan
John M. Thurston
National Republican Committee
Thurston
Stewart
Bimetallic League Association
Omaha World-Herald
Congress
Obantangua Lyceum
Tagain
Senate
Nebraska
Republican National Committee
Troops Engage Yaqui Indians Near Tucson
A courier reports Troop E Seventh Cavalry under Lt Bullock fought Yaqui Indians 20 miles south of Tucson. The clash lasted 3 hours with three soldiers killed, one mortally, and 80 Yaquis captured, including three women. Indians armed with Winchester rifles, pistols, and knives. The captives to be turned over to civil authorities.
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Ari
Oliver Camp
Seventh Cavalry
Bullock
Well Known Opera Singer Flora Finlayson Dies
San Francisco August 19 Miss Flora Finlayson the well known opera singer died last night in her apartments at a private hotel. The door was forced open by friends and the body lay on the floor having been dead for hours. Heart failure is suspected. As a contralto she gained celebrity with Lillian Russell's company and with the Bostonians.
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San Francisco
Flora Finlayson
Extra Session Talk to Iowa Governor Drake
Among Iowa Republicans there is tacit agreement that Governor Drake will call an extra session to finish code revision. About $60,000 has already been spent on the work and another $60,001 or more would be required. The house committee has recommended passage of about three quarters of the code.
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Lowa
Mason Orry
Drake
House
Dramatic Critic D Austin Latchaw Marries Mary A Filler
In Kansas City Kansas Oity on August 19, D Austin Latchaw noted dramatic critic and longtime Star contributor Mary A Filler were married. The couple departed last night for a honeymoon trip to Chicago and the northern lakes.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Oity
D. Austin Latchaw
Mary A. Filler
The
Star
Chicago
Tom Butler Sets Pace in National Circuit Meet
In Pa on August 19 Tom Butler dominated the national circuit, taking first prizes in two of three professional races. He won one event easily and the other after a hard contest with Bald.
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Tom Butler
Bald
Costly blaze at Danneborg Nebraska destroys hardware and more
Fire at Danneborg Neb hardware store caused total loss with powder explosion. Adjacent stores including Jensen’s grocery and the Star newspaper burned. J Jensen’s stock saved partly, total damage $15,000 to $15,000 with about $10,000 insured. Origin suspected incendiary.
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Nebraska
Ean
Danxuvnos
Neb
Bdieroky & Co
J. Christensen
The
Star
J. Jensen
State Bank
Jensen
D. C. Hansen
Maxwell Nominated by Democratic and Populist Conventions
Norroug Neb August 19 The Democratic and Populist conventions nominated ex Judge Maxwell by acclamation as the free silver candidate in the Third congressional district Currie Begins Work Lincoln August 19 John Currie the Lincoln sculptor began work on the marble seat from Tennessee for a statue of Abraham Lincoln
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Neb
Free Silver
Young People's Christian union convention opens with large attendance
In Oman on August 19 extensive preparations are under way for the Young People's Christian union convention. Nearly 400 delegates have arrived and organizers expect about 5,000 total attendees. Delegates hail mainly from east of the Missouri river with some from Utah and Wyoming. Kansas Iowa and Illinois will send large delegations. The four day program includes addresses by United Presbyterians leaders. A 150 voice choir will be featured. Creighton theater hosts sessions and Kountze Memorial Lutheran church offers overflow meetings.
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Young People’s Christian Union
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Mississippi
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Wyoming
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Iowa
Illinois
United Presbyterian Church
Creighton Theater
Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church
Iowa crop bulletin notes heavy losses from rain and wind
Iowa crop bulletin reports excessive rainfall and severe wind storms causing some corn and grain damage. Unstacked grain losses are expected to be heavy for oats and wheat, but corn is bulky and largely safely ahead of frost risks. The crop is 10 to 14 days early and most will be frost safe by Sept. 1.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Weekly Crop Bulletin
Neel Brothers Win National Lawn Tennis Title
Newport R I Aug 19 The national lawn tennis tournament opened under favorable circumstances. A large crowd gathered for the doubles championship match between O B and A Neel and Malcolm Chace with P D Wrenn. The western pair appeared favored and won a close five set match taking the first third and fifth sets to claim the title.
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Neel Brothers
Newport
R. I
O. B
A. Neel
Malcolm Chace
P. D. Wrenn
Ramp Council Passes a License Ordinance in Satta
Ramp council adjourned early after a late night dispute over licensing saloons. Mayor Hayward’s veto run aground as six aldermen, with Miller as acting mayor, pushed the ordinance through by a 6 to 2 vote amid protests.
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Satta
Kan
Hayward
Miller
Traveling Optician Prof Arnold Touts Honest Service
Perry Iowa Advertiser profiles Prof Mayne Arnold, a renowned London born optician who came to America in 1854. The piece emphasizes his frank, plain manner, family Quaker roots, and a career spanning Chicago and Minneapolis. It notes his traveling practice, endorsements from doctors and public officials, and his policy of refusing glasses when not beneficial, along with his extensive equipment and quest for updated methods in London and St Thomas hospital.
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Agian
Aldersgate Street
Fen
Penn
Arnold
Arnold & Son
England
America
Boston
Chicago
Louis Boerlin
Chas. Hoffman
Ith
Minneapolis
Northwest
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Perry
Prof
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Royal Opthalmic Hospital
Moerields
Perry (Ia
Spectacle Peddlers Warn Public Against Frauds
A dated notice warns residents about dishonest spectacle peddlers and urges using Prof Mayne Arnold of Atlantic for eye examinations and glasses. It claims Arnold has 41 years of experience and condemns impostors who misrepresent themselves or imitate his services. Free eye exams through September 7.
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Mayne Arnold
Atlantic
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Peikiler
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