Bryan and Watson Nears Hall of Democratic Populist Ties
In Lincoln July 27 Bryan signals readiness to back free coinage and seeks a united front with Populists. Watson warns Democrats against humiliating terms and urges running a Southern Populist as a ticket mate to hold the coalition. He vows to fight if demands erase Populist principles.
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South
Bryan
Jones
St. Louis
People’s
Republican Party
Thomas BH. Watson
Watson signals fight to end in Populist race
Thomas E. Watson writes from Thomson Georgia that he will run the race to the end and fight on even if Sewall withdraws. He defends the Populist party and free silver, saying resignation would ruin the party, and argues the party must stay alive to support free silver against Democratic attacks.
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New York
Thomas E. Watson
Thomson, Ga
People's Party
Party of Free Silver
Democratic Party
South
Texas Populists Bolt Over St Louis Bryan Nomination
Leading Populists denounce the St Louis convention for nominating Bryan. John Caulfield says the convention was run for Bryan’s interests and threatens to work against the St Louis faction. He plans to vote McKinley and push a fusion with Republicans at Galveston on the fifth.
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Austin
Tex
St. Louis
Bryan
John Caulfield
Jones
McKinley
Galveston
Texas
Bryan predicted to win by a big majority says Evans
In Washington D C July 27 Governor John Going Evans comments on the political outlook claiming that Bryan will win the Democratic ticket strengthens the party in the South and West and silver versus gold defines the race. He forecasts the Populists will back the Democratic ticket and gold bug Democrats will favor McKinley.
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Columbia
D. C
John Going Evans
Bryan
McKinley
Bryan speaks for Sewall on Populist VP snub
St Louis dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan sent a message to Senator Jones commenting on the Populists refusal to nominate Sewall for vice president. The communication follows the party’s stance but does not detail the exact refusals or future plans. Bryan’s remarks emphasize unity and political strategy amid the intra party dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, Mo
Jones
Mr. Sewall
Sanford's Ginger Panacea Promoted by Potter Drug
The old guard Anford's Ginger is praised as rich in health preserving properties for summer dangers. It claims to aid stomach, bowels and nerves, and combat colds rheumatism. Contains medicinal French brandy and imported ginger, superior to cheaper substitutes. Ask for Sanford's Ginger and the owl trade mark. sold everywhere by Potter Drug and Chemical Corp. Boston.
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Anford
Sanford
Potter Drug and Oxem. Corp
Sole Proprietors
Boston
Bryan Declares Focus on Money Question at Convention
At the convention Mr. Bryan said the Populist platform raises new issues that would jeopardize the campaign. He refused to divert attention from the money question or aid another party by sacrificing his running mate who shares commitment to the Chicago platform and bi metallism. He intends to back Sewall in the current race.
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Bryan
Chicago
Sewall
Staats Zeitung backs McKinley in New York article
The New York Staats Zeitung, a leading German American paper, declares for McKinley and Hobart. It argues Democratic and Populist platforms threaten public credit and the nation’s economic order, warning such a shift would weaken the federal government yet empower it where inappropriate.
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New York
Bowdoin President Hyde to Vote Republican
Bowdoin College president Hyde informs Attorney Staples that he will vote the Republican ticket. He cites financial integrity, respect for judicial authority, civil service reform, and the preservation of contract standards as reasons, opposing the Chicago platform and its alleged absurdities and monstrosities.
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Augusta
F. L. Staples
Hyde
Bowdoin College
Chicago
Gold at Hand and New Plan to Halt Exports
Gold deposits reported in Boston sub treasury totaled 370 900 dollars with pledges from First Ward Bank International Trust and others reaching 2 250 000. New York bankers adopted a seven member plan to prevent gold exports, to be enacted immediately.
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Boston
Atlas
Bunker Hill
Bank of the Republic
Rockland
Mechanics
Exchange
Howard
Security
Broadway
Union
Relief of the Treasury
First Ward Bank
International Trust Company
Faneuil Hall National Bank
New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Bryan Home in Lincoln Showcases Public Man and Family
Lincoln July 26 A portrait of William J Bryan and his wife as semi public figures. Mrs Bryan active in reform clubs and religion while Bryan concentrates on public work. The Bryan children are educated at home in a library filled with patriotic artifacts. A Kentucky kin also ties to the Bryan family via Mary Forbes Cobb now aged 90, a Republican and great aunt to Bryan.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
William J. Bryan, Jr
Ruth
Grace
Bryan House
Clay
Jefferson
Washington
Illinois
Nebraska
Hayes
Mrs. Bryan
Woman's Christian Association
Louis Howard Bryan
George T
William J. Bryan
George
Man’s Estate
Mary Forbes Gano
Louis H
Mary Forbes Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Elisha Cobb
Clark and
Owen Counties
Kentucky
Henry Clay
de Kalb
John Gano
Predestinarian Baptist Church
Tammany 10 Meet Friday
James J. Martin, chairman of the Tammany Hall executive committee, announced that following a majority request from assembly district representatives a meeting will be held Friday, July 31, at 4 p m to pass upon the Democratic national convention action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Martin
Tammany Hall
Is Gleason a Citizen
Legal proceedings have been instituted in the United States Court against Patrick Jerome Gleason mayor of Long Island City to declare his naturalization papers fraudulent and void. The action follows a bitter fight by political and personal enemies in Long Island City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Patrick Jerome Geason
Long Island City
Flood Of Literature At Congressional Headquarters
Washington July 27 unprecedented demand for campaign literature at Republican and Democratic congressional headquarters centers on sound money and silver. Doubtful middle Western states favor sound money while Eastern states lean to silver literature. Senator Jones of Arkansas plans to base himself in Washington during the campaign. State committeemen will receive campaign literature prepared by the congressional committee. Key speeches include McLeary on silver and farm prices, Babcock on Money, and Judge Aldridge on free coinage. Over 6 million copies will be distributed by the Republican committee.
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Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
New England
Jones
Arkansas
Democratic Committee
Republican
Congressional Committee
McLeary
Towne
George N. Aldridge
Dallas
Tex
Caffrey
Louisiana
Congressional Record
Republican Congressional Committee
Remick Announces Senate Candidacy in New Hampshire
Daniel C. Remick of Littleton, leading counsel and active member of the State Law and Order League, declares his bid for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Jacob H. Gallinger of Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Daniel C. Remick
Littleton
State Law and Order League
United States Senate
Jacob H. Gallinger
Senator Pettigrew Resigns from Campaign Committee
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota resigns from the Republican congressional campaign committee after leaving the St Louis convention and refusing to continue with the party. He was the sole bolter on the panel. An executive committee meeting will occur soon to appoint a successor.
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Washington
Senator Pettigrew
South Dakota
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
St. Louis
Bolters
Pettigrew
Hanna summons Lyman to national party leaders conference
Chairman Hanna of the national committee invited Chairman Lyman, head of the Republican State committee, to a conference with party leaders in New York on the meeting day. Lyman left for New York last evening to attend.
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Lyman
Republican State Committee
Hanna
National Committee
New York
Metropolis
Trains Depart From Union Station Boston to New England Areas
Rail timetable lists departures from Union Station Boston to Portland Bangor Halboro Concord Lewiston Manchester St Johns Walifax and provinces with daily and Sunday options. Services include multiple daily departures, some 9:30 pm and 7:30 am slots, plus boat connections to Castine Deer Isle and other coastal towns.
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Union Station
Boston
Portland
Bangor
Ba Halbor
Concordes H
Ate Tee Oe
Manchester
N. H
St. Joan “Walifax
Sa. m
ST. Per
St Ko Conwax
Trev
ALE
Glen
Lawfords
Fabyans
Twin Mourain
Whitefield
Jefferson
Lancaster
Rine Central
Wiscassee
Thomaston
Rockland
Quebec
North Conway
Castine
Deer Isle
Sedgwick
West and Bar Harbors
Jonesport
Machiasport
Historic New England Rail Timetable Fragments
Partial OCR shows a long list of train times and routes across New Hampshire and Vermont including Manchester Concord North Weare Portsmouth Branch Hooksett Sunook Pittsfield and more with many stations and daily schedules. The snippet ends with D J Flanders general passenger agent.
Flim Flammer Nabbed After Suspect Swindles in Somerville
A neatly dressed man entered John McLean's 218A Pearl Street store, bought suspenders with a $10 bill that shortchanged a dollar. He fled the scene with $1 more, then attempted another similar tally at Seth Johnson's dry goods. Patrolman Johnson arrested him as Thomas Smith, 29, of the South End, after a swift escape bid by a supposed partner.
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John McLean
Pearl Street
Somerville
Mr. McLean
Cross Street
Seth Johnson
McLean
Johnson
Broadway
Charlestown
Thomas Smith
South End
Keily
Smith
Pal
Highway Robber Caught In Cambridge Larceny Case
Daniel Cronan of 7 Calumet street arrested last night charged with larceny of a gold watch and chain valued at 55 dollars from James O Teele of Cambridge. He was caught in the act and held for trial on Winchester street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cronan
Calumet Street
James O. Teele
Cambridge
Winchester Street
Fragmented Humorous Exchange in Brooklyn Life and Puck
A readymade clipping shows quips about marriage age and careers. One speaker notes Jack's speed before marriage and an allowance. Another asks a child’s age and compares a doll’s body to a new head. The dialogue showcases light satirical banter from Brooklyn Life and Puck.
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Jack
Brooklyn
Puck
Albany men held in coat and trousers theft at Old South Clothing
Officers of the Court square station arrested John Burke aged 24 and Joseph Cummings aged 22 both of Albany New York last night on suspicion of stealing a coat and a pair of trousers from the Old South Clothing Company at the time of their arrest.
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Court Square Station
John Burke
Joseph Cummings
Albany
N. Y
Old South Clothing Company
Sure Preventive Divorce Advice From Detroit Free Press
A reform leader asks a neighborhood philosopher for the surest way to prevent divorces. The philosopher replies bluntly that the only effective measure is not to marry, explaining that many marital breakdowns stem from rushed or ill advised unions. The exchange reflects a satirical take on social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free
Fitchburg Railroad timetable to Boston and Canada 1898
Trains depart Boston via Fitchburg Route toward Hoosac Tunnel and cities east and west. Services include 6 45 AM Mail and Passenger, 9 AM, 11 23 AM Day Express with Parlor Car Boston to Troy, and Boston to Saratoga. Sunday services, accommodation to Albany, and Through trains to Vermont Northern New York and Canada with Montreal service. Fares advertised with lowest rates, maps and schedules at 250 Washington Street or Union Station Boston. J KR Watson, Gen' Pass. Agent, July 12, 1898.
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Union Station
Causeway Street
Boston
Hoosac Tunnel
Fitchburg
North Adams
Williamstown
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Utica
Binghamton
Hornellsville
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Rochester
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Buffalo
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Hamilton
Toronto
Detroit
Cleveland
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Neainta
Keene
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Rutland
Whitehall
Port Edward
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Plattsburg
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Burlington
St. Albans
Malone
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Vermont
New York
Canada
Este Bellows Falls
New J Express
Washington Street
J. KR
Watson
New Haven
New London
Shore
Middletown
Willimantic
Air Line Limited
New Yal
Providence
Stodingwa
Norwich
Baltimore
Washington
Aonne
Mayen
Fall River
Newport
New Bedford
Kneeland Street
Plymouth
Whitman
Ae Ma
Eee
Bile Bundays Provincetown
Oe Chatham
Hyans Dis
Ioam
Woods Hole
Lu A. Ee
Cottage City
el i
Samy
Nantucket
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King of Pills
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