Pennsylvania Democratic Chairman Resigns Over Chicago Platform
Robert E. Wright, head of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, resigns citing opposition to the Chicago platform. He denounces silver currency proposals, pending greenbacks, and attacks on the party’s traditions, urging fidelity to Democracy and the Constitution.
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Robert E. Wright
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Committee
Matt Savage
Pennsylvavania
Chicago
Senator Gorman Heads to California Without Campaign Aid
Baltimore dispatch reports Senator Gorman and his family will depart for California within three to four days. He plans to stay on the Pacific coast for about a week before the election and will not participate in the political campaign, asserting the party has managed without him thus far.
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Baltimore
Gorman
California
Pacific Coast
Republican State Convention Echoes Evans Stand
The Republican state convention assembled today to select a state ticket. Public sentiment favors Henry Clay Evans for governor, though the legislature chose Governor Turney last term. Evans announced he cannot be the standard bearer in this campaign under any circumstances.
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Nasavi
Henry Clay Evans
Turney
Norfolk and Richmond Win in Virginia League Report
Telegraph notes Norfolk and Richmond victories in the Virginia League. National League scores include Baltimore 0 Brooklyn 3. Washington 0 Philadelphia 9. Boston 6 New York 8. Second games show New York 4 Boston 6 and Pittsburgh St Louis 3. Chicago 3 Cincinnati 3 with darkness halting the second game. Louisville 4 Cleveland 1. second game Louisville 3 Cleveland 4.
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Baltimore
Brooklyn
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cleveand
Cleveland
Ornceee
Iago
Erseca
Pittsburg
Ston
Philadelphi
Newark
Virginia League Scores Big Wins Across Cities
Norfolk 7 Lynchburg 3 Roanoke 8 Portsmouth 1 Richmond 10 Petersburg 0 highlight a day of decisive league results across Virginia with dominance by multiple clubs.
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Norfolk
Lynchburg
Roanoke
Portsmouth
Richmond
Petersburg
Hoanoke i
Scerercenese
Nwredecb
Hacarersense
Democrats weigh Watts for West Virginia governor
Report from Wheeling West Virginia states the Democratic state convention likely nominates G G Watts for governor with three opponents contesting. The outcome may shape the rest of the ticket while Populists push Isaac C Ralphsnyder. In addition Democrats in districts one and two nominate Col W W Arnett and William G Brown respectively for Congress.
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Wheeling
W.va
G.G. Watts
Isaac C. Ralphsnyder
Three Washington Conventions May Merge Into One Ticket
State conventions of the Republican free coinage party Democrats and Populists met in Olympia today. They planned a full ticket from governor to congress, with conference committees formed. A union of free silver forces against the gold standard Republicans is strongly considered.
Fusion advances as Democrats and Populists consolidate ticket
In Grand Forks on August 12 the Democratic state convention works to fill remaining nominations to align with the Populists, who had adjourned from Fargo July 30 and already nominated part of a ticket, making the fusion effectively complete.
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Grand Forks
8. D
Fargo
Fusion drive at Iowa Democratic State Convention prompts cross ticket hopes
Delegates numbering about ten thousand gather in Orrumwa to push fusion with Populists and free silver factions. Charles A. Walsh is absent, Curry acts as temporary head, and the platform demands harmony with Chicago’s ticket. If Populists insist on Watson electors, a conference may resolve the split.
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Allentown
United Democracy
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Telegraph
Orrumwa
Opera House
Ranck
Charles A. Walsh
New York
National Democratic Committee
Curry
State Central Committee
Walsh
Sewall-Watson
Watson
Sarrison
Cleveland
Prohibition
Bryan
Drake
Mr. Babb
Summit City Club Leaders Face Nuisance Convictions
Abe Powell, president of Summit City Literary and Social Club, was convicted in three cases for selling liquor and maintaining a nuisance. The city council declared the club building a nuisance and ordered abatement. Warrants were issued for Phoenix club members and others, with bonds set. Powell was pressed into duty on the streets and disappeared en route from the gang’s exploits.
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Abe Powell
Summit City Literary and Social Club
Martin
Summit City Club
Princeton and
Higginbotham Avenues
Squire Thomas
B. B. Bowling
M. M. Bowling
L. D. Kingsbury
James Chambers
Wiley Parks
Lee Austin
Phoenix Club
B.B. Bowling
Chain Gang
Abey
Altgeld Favored by Cook County Populists for Governor Nomination
Cook County delegates arrive at the Populist state convention with opposition to Trude and knives ready to thwart his bid for attorney general. With 349 delegates, Altgeld’s nomination by acclamation seems assured, as Populists reject Trade and seek Darrow or Taylor instead.
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George A. Trude
Trade
Cook County
Altgeld
Darrow
Taylor
Secretary Herbert Sails for Europe on Armor Study
Secretary of the Navy Herbert left for Europe with his daughter. Reports of his marriage were denied by the secretary and his friends. Abroad he plans to study the armor plate question and related defense issues.
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New York
Herbert
Europe
McKinley to Meet Old Regiment Comrades in Canton
In Canton Ohio on August 12 1896 candidate McKinley will meet the comrades of his old regiment who will call upon him in a body. Despite losses from the grim reaper affection among the veterans grows stronger as numbers thin.
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Canton
McKinley
Grim Reaper
Rowan Catholic Seminary Opens in Doonwoodie
The Rowan Catholic Seminary at Doonwoodie opens as a training school for the priesthood. It replaces St. Joseph's Seminary at Troy and features a gallery of statues of American saints and ecclesiastics.
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Yornens
N.Y
Rowan Catholic Seminary
Doonwoodie
St. Joseph's Seminary
Troy
Summer Resort Guests Flee After Unsettled Accounts
Three guests at the city summer resort known as the cooler departed last night without settling their bills. They had been contesting rights to dispose of contraband liquid merchandize and removed a window grate before leaving. Two others stayed behind facing consequences, while a quip about leaving cell doors open sparks debate on arrest practices.
Thanks to Bluefield Kind Folks in Time of Sorrow
Mrs. Fannie Dickerson thanks Bluefield residents for support after the death of her husband and for financial help. She notes the Weekly Telegraph’s strong circulation and urges friends to subscribe, priced ten cents for a limited pre election period.
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Korron
TeLeararu
Bluefield
Fannie Dickerson
Telegraph
West Virginia
Meeting of Association of Military Surgeons Opens
Preparations of extensive character have been made for the Association of Military Surgeons meeting in PrilaPeleuya from August 12 to 16. Speeches were delivered by Governor Hastings Mayor Warwick Colonel Soaowden and others. A reception followed at the Hotel Walton.
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Prilapeleuya
Association of Military Surgeons
Hastings
Warwick
Soaowden
Walton
Happenings of a Day in the City
City residents noted include Tola- Dr. Huffard of Tazewell Samuel Walton of Falls Mills and Miss Nellie Howe of Tazewell visiting or passing through. Bluefield and Roanoke trips are mentioned plus a Y M C A cottage meeting at Capte Cooper’s.
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Dr. Huffard
Tazewell
Samuel Walton
Falls Mills
C. T. Anderson
Roanoke
S.m.nowlir
Lynchburg
Col. J. 8. Browning
Poccahontas
Nellie Howe
David E. Johnston
D. Z. Merchant
Local Notes From Richlands And Parkersburg
Mr Wm Hl Boyd visits his sick daughter in Richlands Virginia while L L Hearn in Parkersburg West Virginia conducts business. Miss Jennie Baggess visits relatives in Monroe county. Mrs W J Comer dies of fever and families offer sympathy. L P Stafford models Mr L L Hearns hotel expected to be a fine building. H F Ownby visited Bluefield. H P Brickey on vacation visiting Washington Heights Virginia. Edward Banks fills his place. W J Osborne depot agent visits Scotsville Virginia.
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Mr. Wm. Hl. Boyd
Richlands, Va
L. L. Hearn
Parkersburg
W. Va
Jennie Baggess
Monroe County
W. J. Comer
L. P. Stafford
H. P. Brickey
Washington Heights
Edward Banks
W. J. Osborne
Scotsville
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Purifying Blood Solution
An advertisement urges readers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla as the ideal blood purifier for impure blood, weak nerves, and poor appetite. It claims Hood's as the best selling worldwide and emphasizes its reliability and ease of use.
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Hood
Samuel Ad Vertises Olives and Staples at A J Samuel
A J Samuel promotes a wide range of groceries including olives olive oil solid dressing catsup pickles saucer and more. Also offers dried beef chipped to order fine grade salmon imported sardines French peas mackerel and other staples with price and quality guaranteed.
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A. J. Samuel’s
A.J. Samuel
Mantels and Grates by E C Jones in Graham Va
E C Jones offers mantels grates and tiles in all styles and will install them in first class style. Call or write lock box No 10 Graham Virginia.
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E. C. Jones
Graham
Eighteen Poultry Varieties Offered for Eggs Price List Request
J T Ewrna of Long Glade Virginia advertises eighteen prize winning poultry varieties and invites requests for a price list for eggs.
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J.T. Ewrna Long Glade, Va
Pocahontas Coal Worth Sixteen to One Says Darst
J C Darst and Company asserts Pocahontas coal is sixteen to one in value compared with other coals claiming superior quality and market demand.
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J. C. Darst & Co
Five room flat for rent advertised
A notice offers a flat of five rooms for rent. Apply to R. Emmons, land agent, contact c-27-tf.
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R. Emmons
Real Estate Agent J P Surface Promotes Citywide Lots
J P Surface real estate agent advertises gains in houses and lots across all city areas. Office located at McClaugherty's store.
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J. P. Surface
McClaugherty’s
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