Cleveland 2d Choice In Many States
St Louis July 4 Grover Cleveland is the second choice of delegates from many States in a delegate poll. Only New Jersey Illinois and Florida appear spontaneously in his favor, while Tennessee Alabama California Nebraska and other key States show no Cleveland sentiment. The Florida delegation, especially the three Hearst delegates, pushes his candidacy.
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ST. Louis
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
New Jersey
Illinois
Florida
Hearst
Tennessee
Alabama
California
Nebraska
Second Choice of Boston Men For President
Massachusetts Democrats discuss second-choice candidates if Olney fails. Alderman Doyle backs Parker. Casey supports Cleveland. Foley favors McClellan. McLaughlin prefers Miles. Bresnahan endorses Folk. Cadogan wants anti-trust and reciprocity. Quigley backs McClellan. varied views reflect volatile nomination prospects.
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Mr. Olney
James H. Doyle
Olney
Judge Parker
New York
United States
John H. Casey
Grover Cleveland
William J. Foley
Richard Olney
George B. McClellan
New York City
William McLaughlin
Massachusetts
Nelson A. Miles
Hugh W. Bresnahan
Joseph Folk
St. Loui
John D. Cadogan
Canada
Edward L. Quigley
Gossip of the convention in St. Louis details
In St. Louis for the convention Mrs. Charles Mercer Hall daughter of Judge Parker expects her father to be a key figure. She is guest of Mrs. Dan Manning as talks focus on a permanent chairman with Champ Clark favored by most factions and opposed by Boston mayor Patrick A. Collins.
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ST. Louis
Charles Mercer Hall
Judge Parker
Hall
Kingston
N. Y
Daniel Manning
Board of
Lady Managers
Rosemont
Champ Clark
Missouri
Congress
Mr. Clark
Patrick A. Collins
Boston
Polygamy Debate Divides Two Western Senators in 1890s
The issue splits longtime allies ex Senator Frank J. Cannon of Utah and Senator Fred D. Dubois of Idaho. Dubois promotes an anti polygamy plank while Cannon warns its inclusion would seal a Democratic Utah defeat. Utah committeeman Peery also fights the Du Bois plank.
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United States
Frank J. Cannon
Utah
Fred D. Dubois
Idaho
Dubois
Cannon
Peery
Platform Whitney Gave Southern Delegate St Louis July Fourth
Mississippi delegate William McAllister arrived in St Louis with a platform alleged to be from the late William C Whitney. The planks preach Anglo-Saxon supremacy, no force bills, equal rights in law, a sound gold standard and protection for American industry through tariff reform.
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ST. Louis
William
McAllister
Mississippi
William C. Whitney
Navy
Cleveland
Congress
Democratic Party
Tariff and trusts as the great national issue for 1904
Democratic leaders in St Louis declare tariff and trusts and high prices the paramount national issue for 1904. Massachusetts seeks reciprocity with Canada and free hides for New England shoe industry. The platform argues for tariff revision fair to labor and capital, curbing monopolies, and dismantling illegal trusts under Republican tariff. Mississippi plank lauds growing money supply and metallic standards, noting gold additions and increased circulation aiding industrial activity.
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ST. Louis
Bryan
Kansas City
Chicago
Massachusetts
Canada
New England
House of Representatives
John Sharp Williams
United States
Political convention forecast by Parker and Cleveland supporters
According to W. Bourke Cochran, Mr Hill's candidate cannot secure two thirds. Favorite sons are expected to capture more than three fifths on the first ballot, then coalescence will focus on another candidate. The speaker says Parker will be voted under the unit rule, while personally he supports Cleveland.
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W. Bourke Cochran
Hill
Parker
Cleveland
Bryan to Battle Hearst in Notable Duel of Minds
Bryan faces Hearst in a high profile clash framed as a decisive confrontation. He counts Charles A. Towne of Minnesota among his close allies, signaling strong biographical ties and political ambition amid mounting anxiety about the outcome.
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Bryan
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Hearst’s Consola Brings Bryan Backing and Tammany Watch
Be Hearst's Consola from St Louis reports Bryan's arrival stirs conservative nerves as Bryan will back Hearst on any point whether for President Vice President or platform. Hearst eyed a U S Senate run while aligning with Hill Parker and Tammany Hall to consolidate upstate Democrats and neutralize rivals.
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Nebraska
Parker Gains More States In Presidential Delegations
St Louis July 4 Delegations from many states show support for Judge Alton B Parker for President. New York votes unit for Parker despite Tammany Hall efforts, Cleveland backers push, McClellan under cover. Pennsylvania Colonel Guffey shifted to Parker. Southern states favor Parker with Tennessee to second Georgia support, Vermont joins Parker, New England votes for Parker.
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ST. Louis
Alton B. Parker
New York
Tammany
Hill
Tigers
Cleveland
George B. McClellan
Guffey
Pennsylvania
German
Parker
Tennessee
Georgia
Clark Howell
New England
Vermont
Peruna Remedies Endorsements From Navy Officer to Texan
A historical letter collection lauds Peruna as an invigorating tonic with endorsements from Rear-Admiral Philip Hichborn and N E Bunker of Newton California. Testimonies claim relief from catarrh, dyspepsia, and stomach ailments after months of use. The ad argues many readers suffer summer stomach issues and promotes Peruna as a household necessity with free testimonials.
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Philip Hichborn
U. S. Navy
Washington, D. C
N. E. Bunker
Newton, Cal
Peruna
Amanda Moore
Marshall
Tex
Bunker
Murphy's Two Booms for Cleveland and McClellan
St Louis July 4 Charles F Murphy Tammany leader brings two booms for Cleveland and McClellan to the convention complex. He and allies push Parker as a nominee but argue Cleveland is strongest and McClellan would outperform Parker in New York. Murphy seeks Bryan and Hearst backing to counter Hill Sheehan and ex Senator Murphy.
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William F. Sheehan
New York
Gorman
Parker
Hearst
New York State
Tammany District
Congress
United States Senate
Golden State
United States
ST. Louis
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Cleveland
McClellan
Mr. Murphy
D. B. Hill
Tammany Men
Judge Parker
Hill
Sheehan
Murphy
Bryan
Croker
van Wyck
Kansas City
Maritime rough notes from the port and harbor events
The Albertina owner hires wreckers to strip and land material at Chatham while the Patriot is abandoned after taking on water. Gleaner to haul Viola May cargo to Chatham Harbor. Lucy sails from East Boston with Captain McFarland, returning safely after a two day cruise via Marblehead. Notices include Tollman Westman’s recovery, Harbor View Yacht Club procession led by Commodore Molloy, and upcoming arrivals such as Columbian and Austrian. Stock arrivals at T wharf include many fish ships and swordfish trips, with Sachem bringing two stowaways ashore. Lassell from San Juan discharging molasses in South Boston.
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Barkentine
Albertina
Chatham
Priscilla
Patriot
Mallowes
Gleaner
Viola May
Chatham Harbor
George Wardrop
Lucy
Jeffries’ Yacht Club
Boston
William McFarland
Marblehead
Richard E. Walsh
South End
Joseph E. Lewis
Dorchester
Dow
Stongington
Mary E. Lynch
Frank Westman
East Boston
Philip Molloy
Harbor View
Columbian
London
Glasgow
Barnesmore
Antwerp
Newport
Eng
Jamaica
T Wharf
Catharine
Ellen
Mary A. Whalen
Manhassett
Gertru Quennapowitt
Buema
Dorothy
Alci Mattie D. Brundage
Almeida
John A. Allen
Lottie E. Hopkins
Sachem
Alexander Murdock
Liverpool
Frank G. Hampton
Martin Connoly
Lassell
San _ Juan
P. R
Boston Molasses Company
South Boston
Hawaii Delegates Seek Plank for Territorial Rights
Hawaii delegates arrived in St Louis seeking a platform plank for full territorial rights. They described Hawaii as a monarchy under a Governor appointed by the President and noted their past influence at the Democratic convention, including support for free silver.
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ST. Louis
Hawaii
T. B. Lyons
Committee On Resolutions
Tammany Braves On Their Guard
St Louis July 4 Senator Plunkett of Tammany Hall advised the Tammany delegates not to wander before securing lodging and belongings, insisting they must pay for what they take. Each delegate has an alarm clock and anti holdup device.
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ST. Louis
Senator Plunkett
Tammany Hall
Tammany Boys
Gotham
Royal Blue Line offers two Boston to St Louis World Fair tours
Royal Blue Line announces two 11 day tours from Boston to the St Louis World Fair departing July 16 and July 30. All expenses and details provided with stops at prominent cities in both directions. Total cost 75 dollars. Contact Joseph P Tageart at 360 Washington Street Boston for itinerary and illustrated booklet.
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ST. Louis
Royal Blue Line
Boston
Washington
New England
Joseph P. Tageart
N. EB. P
Washington Street
Mass
Shipping News Mini Almanac of Arrivals and Sailings
Readable shipping notices list steamers arriving and sailing from various ports including Liverpool, Havre, Charlottetown and Boston. Vessels reported with cargoes such as molasses lumber and mdse, plus passengers bound for New York Savannah and Portland. Times note high and low water, sun and moon data, and tugs towing barges. Sailing details include steamers Calvin Austin Prince George Yar mouth St Groix Nantucket and more with routes to Saint John and Norfolk.
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Sachem
Murdoch
Liverpool
Warren & Co
Lassell
Lind
San Juan
P. R
A. C. Lombard’s Sons
Halifax
Ellis
Charlottetown
P. BE. I
Hawkesbury
C. B
N. S
J. A. Flanders
Bay State
Oliver
Portland
Aransas
Read
New_ York
Moise
Joy S. S
City of Birmingham
Johnson
Savannah
E. H. Downing
Cape Ann
Godfrey
Gloucester
Lehigh
McGoldrick
Perth Amboy
Bangor
Bralt
Balize
Burden
Savage
Hand
Baltimore
Plymouth
Port Johnson
Aiter
Newburyport
Wyslasing
Farnban
Bee
Boston
Bizarre
Hokendauqua
Ryder
Bath
Banter
Baronet
Horace P. Shares
Torrey
Jacksonville
Calvin Austin
St. John
N. B
Prince George
Yarmouth
St. Groix
Eastport
Nantucket
Norfolk
Boswell
Emille
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New Yorks
North Carolina
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Ohio
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Columbia
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Porto Rico
Billy” Fitzgerald
Pinence
C. H. Graves & Sons
Flar
J. Ingrahampton
Eve
Winter St. Te
Collins
Whitney
Olonel Gaston
David B. Hill
Eliot Danforth
S Arri
Val
U. S. Senate
Senate
Consola
Tion Prize
The
Municipal
Towne
Cochran
Up Hill
Up State
ST Vovik
W. P. Connery
Lynn
Pe-ru-na
Ydrozone
Reck
Prince St
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Sheffield
B. F. Allen CO
Canal St
N.Y
Tammany Braves
Shipping News
Peter Jebson
Louisburg
Astral
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