Mysterious Death at Grape Island Stirs Suspicion
Newburyport Aug 7 The death of Mrs Eliza M Crampsey at Grape Island remains unsolved amid suspicions. Lawyer H H Mather and Post House proprietor John Post offer conflicting statements as authorities probe possible responsibility. Mather’s remarks draw sharp ridicule, portraying the deceased in a negative light.
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Newburyport
Eliza M. Crampsey
Grape Island
H. H. Mather
John Post
Post House
Post
Mather
Mr Mathers Statement On Alcohol And Divorce
Mr Mather asserts the doctor found no alcohol in the stomach and that the woman was a chronic drunkard, blaming years of drinking for her divorce. He claims he tried to reform her, denies murder or mystery, and says she had not drunk for a week while detailing a boat trip and plans to land at Grape Island. The account continues on page 3.
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Grape Island
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Bryan Campaign Stops in Omaha Des Moines Speech and Handshakes
In Omaha the Bryan party arrived by Rock Island at 4 pm and drew crowds at the depot where Mr Bryan greeted supporters. He earlier spoke in Lincoln saying the campaign should rise above personal desires and extend to New York, aiming to win in what may be enemy territory. Enthusiastic cheers followed.
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Omaba
Neb
Mr. Bryan
Omaha
Rock Island Road
Albright
South Omaha
Bryan
Lincoln
New York
Bryan Crowds Fill Des Moines Tabernacle Rally
Des Moines August 7. Mr Bryan ended seven hours of campaigning in Nebraska and Iowa with a thunderous Des Moines reception. More than a thousand people packed the Tabernacle despite heat. Governor Boies introduced Bryan who spoke ten minutes amid cheers. Bryan, en route to New York, praised Boies and urged civic duty and unity in the money question.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Iowa
Stuart
Mrs. Bryan
Tabernacle
Mr. Bryan
Tabernacles
Boies
Governor Boies
Bryant
Kirkwood House
Chicago
New York
Market Decline Drives Stocks Down Amid Chicago Ties
A volatile liquidation era grips markets as long stocks pour out to 2 pm and again on declines. Hard money rates and a silver scare, plus Chicago loan concerns, push main indices lower. The piece cites Chicago Burlington & Quincy slumping to record lows and notes looming bank actions and shrinking Bigelow stock values.
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Chicago
New York
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Josephs
Russel, Sage
Manhattan
Burlington & Quincy
Boston & Montana
Montana
Nebraska
World pacing stallion Gentry breaks world record at Columbus track
John R. Gentry, famed pacing stallion, lowered his world record at Columbus Driving Association. After a measured track and a heavy surface, Gentry finished strongly under Billy Andrews with John Dickerson pacing, clocking 2 61 4 for a new mark.
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Columbus, O
John R. Gentry
Columbus Driving Association
Gentry
Billy Andrews
John Dickerson
Andrews
Bryan Itinerary Highlights Transcontinental Train Route
Travel plan shows departures and arrivals from Lincoln to Des Moines Chicago Pittsburg New York with stops at Omaha Council Bluffs Avoca Davenport Rock Island Joliet Fort Wayne Crestline Canton Salem Youngstown and other listed towns across August 7 to August 11. Schedule includes daily legs and times.
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Neb
Des Moines
Tra
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Avoca
Chicago
Davenport
Rock Island
Joliet
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Crestline
Canton
Salem
Youngstown
New York
Sound money Democrats convene in Indianapolis for national convention call
The national conference of sound money Democrats met in Indianapolis with 33 states and about 200 attendees. A secret morning session discussed backing a third ticket, while afternoon proceedings selected Indianapolis as the convention location and elected General John M. Palmer permanent chairman. A call was issued for a national convention on September 2 to nominate a Democratic candidate for president and vice president, based on principles aligned with Jefferson, Jackson, and Cleveland.
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Illinois
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John M. Palmer
Commercial Club
Bynum
General Bragg
Richmond
General Palmer
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Joseph A. Sperry
C. V. Holman
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Nathan Matthews, Jr
New Hampshire
Gordon Woodbury
Rhode Island
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Vermont
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BE. B. Pond
San Francisco
California
Edgar &. Wilson
Mississippi
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Charles Tracey
New York
J. M. Falkner
Alabama
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Missouri
F. W. McCutcheon
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Louisville
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National Democratic Party of the
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Bulitt
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Washington
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Tapster
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William J. Bryan
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Portland (Me
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Star Pointer
Benton M. Page
Cephus
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Frank Walker
Boston City Band
L. Collins
Geo. H. Hicks
A. T. Hicks
Thayer's
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Connolly
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Lowell
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