60,000 FOR BRYAN National Democratic Clubs grow fast
The Commercial Travelers and Hotel Men's Anti-Trust League has enrolled about 60,000 members and aims for 300,000 votes for Bryan and Stevenson. It joins the National Association of Democratic Clubs, plans extensive distribution of its paper and a broad campaign against trusts ahead of the Indianapolis convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
New York
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Commercial Travelers’ and Hotel Men’s Anti-Trust League
Bryan and
Stevenson
Indianapolis
Anti- Trust League
League
William Hoge
Hoge
E. M. Tierney
Elmira
N. Y
Union Square Hotel
Franz Neumiller
William Wal de Bell
California
Middle West
Bryan
Annie Springer Finds Cure for Cough with New Discovery
Annie E. Springer of 1126 Howard Street Philadelphia reports that Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption cured her hacking cough after long suffering. The statement appears in a testimonial highlighting the medication's effectiveness.
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Annie E. Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Mother recalls saving her daughter from deadly dysentery
A mother recounts eight children and extensive medicine use including last summer when her little daughter suffered a severe dysentery episode. She believed the child would die but persistence and remedies eventually aided recovery.
Owe it to all friends tell of Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An old advertisement urges readers to share the curative power of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and invites sending for 10c, 500, or 1 bottle to Geo. E. Cravens.
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Chamberlain
Geo. F. Burdick
Liberty, R.1
Geo. E. Cravens
Dr. Caldwell
Militarism and taxation under McKinley praised by critic
The Bellefonte Watchman argues that 1896 armed forces spending was far lower than current totals, tallying a total of 267,502,543.22 including pensions and military costs. It condemns McKinley era militarism and urges citizens to engage in Democratic clubs and political action. It cites per capita taxes rising from 33 cents to 3.57 and calls for civic army opposition. It includes endorsements from National Democratic leaders and a testimonial for Syrup Pepsin from W H Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefonte Pa
Congress
France
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Turkey
Italy
England
Ats Army
United States
McKinley
McKinley-Hanna
Friends of Government
Electric Bitters Save Life of Philadelphia Man
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a severe illness with yellowing skin and exhaustion. After three physicians gave up, a friend's suggestion to try Electric Bitters led to marked improvement in three weeks, and he credits them with saving his life. Sold for 50 cents with guarantee at J B Stalcup's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
J. B. Stalcup
Address Issued by Democratic Headquarters in Chicago
An August 9 address from Democratic headquarters in Chicago signed by chairman Jones and William Hearst urges Democrats and allies to organize Democratic clubs in every city and precinct. The message stresses combating corruption and intimidation with rapid, nationwide organization to support the Kansas City platform.
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Democratic
Chicago
Jones
William Hearst
Association of
Democratic Clubs
United States
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Exports From the Philippines in 1899 Reach 19 Million
The New York World reports official 1899 Philippine exports totaling 19,256,091 dollars. About 8 million in exports were raw sugar and related products, with only a tenth reaching the United States. China received 6,910,498 dollars. the United States 4,040,255. England 3,701,363. Japan 1,983,896. and Spain 1,270,231. China gained nearly 3 million more than the U.S. in this trade. A single steamer's worth of European imports arrives daily, while overall annual commerce didn't equal the eight-week cost of occupation and war.
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New York
Philippines
United States
China
England
Japan
Spain
Europe
Constipation remedy ad and political column excerpt
An 1896 style item promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation with varied package sizes and a local dealer. It also reprints a New York World note on Mr. Bryan and Gov. Roosevelt, critiquing language amid the 1896 campaign discourse.
Frontier Watchfulness Amid Russia's Borders and Health Note
The piece describes Russia's highly guarded European frontier from Memel to the Black Sea, detailing patrols, outposts, neutral zone controls with Germany, river patrols, and strict passport rules. It also notes postwar health issues among soldiers including chronic diarrhoea and a local remedy ad, plus Indianapolis census results indicating 168,915 residents, up 60.2 percent since 1890.
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Memel
Serpent's Island
Black Sea
Holy Russia
Noth
Russia
Germany
Austria
Brinica
Pruth
Governor Hoord Recommends Pe-ru-na For Catarrh
Hon Myron H McCord ex governor of New Mexico writes from Washington praising Pe-ru-na for catarrh after one bottle. He says it improved cold cough and sore throat and urges others to began treatment now for permanent cure. He notes no substitutes and directs readers to Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio for a free catarrh book.
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Wellington
Myron H. McCord
New Mexico
Hartman
Washington, D.C
M. H. McCord
Columbus
Ohio
Price of Salt Makes a Democrat
Jeffersonville Indiana August 10 Frank Hutchings a Republican farmer of Charles Town township Clark county was in the city to sell his wheat and hay for merchandise including several barrels of salt He learned it took two bushels of wheat to pay for a barrel of salt and said he was content that farmers are not in the trust control He declared he would vote the Democratic ticket in November and warned his neighbors to do the same
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Chicago
Hearst
Chicago American
John Clark Ridpath
de Pau University
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Bryan
T. A. Buano
American Medical Union
Bloomfield
Dr. Ridpath
Putnam County
Ind
Asbury
Pau University
Indiana
United States
Europe
Gladstone
T. A. Bland
Wellington
Maryland
McKinley
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Congress
Hoar
Philippines
Great Britain
Philippine
Cleveland
England
Jeffersonville
Frank Hutchings
Charlestown Township
Clark County
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief
The ad claims the pills cure sick and nervous headaches by making pure blood and strong nerves. They are easy to take, cost 25 cents, and come with a money back guarantee not offered if not cured, sold by J B Staicup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. B. Staicup
Anxiety Over Indiana Hints Shape National Campaign Outlook
The piece notes Republican managers fear Indiana may pivot against the 1896 record, while Bryan’s stance boosts Democratic hopes. It cites Tennessee Bloomfield News’ satirical mockery of a convention and criticizes party attack lines as admissions of weak arguments. Greene county voters are urged to back the Democratic ticket.
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Indiana
Bryan
Middle West
Tez Bloomfield News
Republican Party
Greene County
Will Yakey
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Owen County Sentinel
Democrat
Princeton
Alaska
Rhode Island
Mr. McKinley
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Porcupine
National Association of Dumocratic Clubs
Broadway
New York City
United
W. J. Bray
Apral Stevenson
James K. Jones
National Democratic Committee
WiLliam R. Hearst
Crar City
W. B. Caldwell
Monticello
Stz
Wm. H. Shirley
Kline Hotel
Geo
E. Cravens
Democrats
Trade and Flag
New York World
Fifth Avenue
Harvard
Roosevelt
Chicago Journal
Czar
David Taylor
Wind Ridge
Greene Co. Pa
Hoord
M. H. MoCord
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