Bryan Campaign Stops Across Minnesota on Day Tour
William J. Bryan, his wife, and a delegation including Towne and Hayter toured Minnesota by special car Idler. They spoke at St Cloud Anoka Elk River Big Lake and Little Falls, stressing money and silver policy while crowds cheered and fur coats were absent due to sunny weather.
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ST. Cloud
Minn
William J. Bryan
Fettle
Minneapolis
Bryan Party
Bryan
Charles A. Towne
J. R. Williams
Illinois
John W. Tomlinson
Alabama
J. G. Hayter
Hayter
T. T. Hudson
Duluth
Anoka
McKinley
Elk River
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Chicago
England
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Congressman Towne
Rices
Little Falls
Bryan Campaign Tour Through Minnesota Stops
The Bryan special made five stops between Little Falls and Duluth with speeches at Staples Brainerd Aitken Carleton West Superior drawing crowds up to 10 000. Mrs Bryan spoke to 259 women at the Lyceum Theatre and 15 000 heard from the rear shed of the street railway line. Bryan urged labor support and warned against coercion while McKinley badges appeared at several towns.
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Duluth
Minn
Bryan
Little Falls
Staples
Brainerd
Aitken
Carleton
West Superior
Motley
McKinley
W.I
Sickles
Daniel Sickles
New York
Sewall
Mr. Bryan
Representative Towne
Congress
Lyceum Theatre
House
Senate
Chicago
Mrs. Bryan
Popocrats discuss fusion in secret session at Sherman House
The national Populist executive committee met in secret at the Sherman House. They focused on fusion plans in Kansas and Colorado with hopes to finalize them by night. Senator Butler voiced optimism about key states and denied plans to drop Watson. George F. Washburn of Massachusetts attended, heading Chicago Populist HQ.
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Chicago
People’s Party
Sherman House
Butler
Kansas
Colorado
Illinois
Bryan
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Delaware
West Virginia
Kentucky
Texas
Watson
George F. Washburn
Massachusetts
Mystery of Grace Dickerson Fate Cleared in Brooklyn
Grace Dickerson, heiress to Swamy fortune, disappeared September 22 from 1341 Pacific Street Brooklyn. Her body found in Carnarsie swamp by two hunters. police cite long exposure and severe storm as cause though facial bruising suggests possible violence. body identified as missing woman.
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New York
Grace Dickerson
Pacific Street
Brooklyn
Carnarsie
John Vaught
Remsen Schenck
Canarsie
Dr Greene Promotes Vitality Cure at Music Hall
A Boston audience heard Dr. Greene of 34 Temple place present his health restoration program aimed at men weakened by overwork and excess. He outlined stages from initial malaise to full devitalization, then described his vegetable remedies said to restore vigor and vitality, with personal or mail consultations offered.
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Greene
Temple Pl
Boston
Mass
Dr. Greene
Jones says Bryan will win in electoral tally
Senator Jones chairman of the Democratic national committee says Senator Quay’s electoral vote claim is a bluff. He releases a breakdown showing 279 votes for Bryan and 81 for McKinley with 87 doubtful, projecting Bryan winning most remaining states.
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Chicago
Senator Jones
Democratic National Committee
Quay
Jones
Bryan
MccKinley
McKinley
New England
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Iowa
New York
Ohio
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Fusion or Defeat Democratic Plan Merges Populists in State
The Democratic Committee in Raleigh met at 2 am to decide that the Republicans would likely win the State ticket unless Democrats and Populists fuse. The panel proposed a fusion on both State and congressional tickets, with Populist leaders to be contacted as the plan moves forward.
Free coinage clerks recalled at Crawford and Co
In St Louis on October 13, twelve clerks discharged last Saturday for supporting free coinage were invited to return to their positions without prejudice with full salary. Several accepted the offer while Crawford expressed regret for the hastiness of dismissing them.
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ST. Louis
Crawford & Co
Crawford
Dugald Crawford
Oriental Theatre
Seventeenth Street
Devastating Fire Wrecks Great Barrington Businesses
A large fire in Great Barrington caused $300000 plus losses across the business district. Sixty firms and many families were displaced as the Church block and Miller Hotel suffered major damage. Fire officials battled flare ups through the day, with no serious injuries reported. The storm hindered full loss tallies and insurance details.
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Great Barrington
Railroad Avenue
Miller
Sumner
Fire at Buzzard's Bay destroys homes
Buzzard's Bay October 13 residents report a fire that destroyed W. W. Coleman's house. Mrs. Hathaway and Postmaster Small residences also caught fire. A bucket brigade aided by women contained the blazes, with only minor furniture saved from Coleman's home.
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Buzzard’s Bay
W. W. Coleman
Castles Granted Bail In Marl borough Street Theft Case
Mr and Mrs Walter Castle faced Marl borough Street Police Court arraignment on theft charges for items from city shops. Bail set at £150000 with two £5000 sureties and £10000 own surety. witnesses described emotional scenes as lists of stolen goods were read.
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London
Walter M. Castle
Marlborough Street
Florel Cecil
Seymour
Anglories Guthrie of California Bank
Chauthrie
Will Marry a Marquis in October Overture
Washington October 13 Miss Mary Gwendoline Caldwell founder of the Divinity College at the Catholic University announces her forthcoming marriage to the Marquis de Merinv ille on October 19. Once counted as the second richest American spinster she has a fortune around 12 million dollars and travels abroad while maintaining investments in the United States. Her sister married Baron Zedtwitz who perished in a yacht collision off Southsea.
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Washington
Mary Gwendoline Caldwell
Divinity College
The
Catholic University
Miss Caldwell
Caldwell
Baron Zedtwitz
Southsea
England
Gwendoline Caldwell
Prince Joachim Napoleon Murat
France
Europe
Napoleon
Embezzlement Case Arises Over Sweetheart Savings
Miss Kitty Drury faced Roxbury District Court on embezzling 570 dollars from John F. McElaney. The pair had been engaged three months ago but parted after a long relationship. McElaney, a meat market worker earning 18 a week, trusted her with his weekly savings. The judge reserved judgment until Friday October 23.
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Kitty Drury
Roxbury
John F. McElaney
Bolster
Miss Drury
McElaney
Women Lawyers Appointed Receivers by Supreme Court Justice
New York on October 13 three women lawyers were appointed receivers for three embarrassed businesses by Supreme Court Justice Mac Lean. The move caused a flutter in the county Court House as the first time women were named receivers by a Supreme Court Justice.
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New York
Supreme Court
MacLean
County Court House
McKinley Campaign Arrives in Canton With 300 Lehigh Valley Voters
A 300 strong Lehigh Valley delegation arrived in Canton Ohio to meet Major McKinley at the Tabernacle amid heavy weather. Ex congressman Brumm spoke predicting a solid Pennsylvania Republican delegation and a McKinley majority. McKinley urged tariff protection to fund the treasury and defend workers, while noting the nation’s need to resume domestic production. An 8000 to 10000 Illinois visitors an Oct 21 event is planned with horse carriages and uniformed clubs.
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Canton
Lehigh Valley
Pennsylvania
Tabernacle
Charles N. Brumm
Pottsville
Penn
McKinley
Federal Treasury
Treasury
Sandusky County
Ohio
Major McKinley
Scott Hayes
President Hayes
North American Review
Navy
Herbert
Europe
Germany
England
France
United States
Illinois
Puritana Health Cure for Colds and Digestion
An ad describing Puritana as a natural vegetable remedy that strengthens digestion, purifies the blood, and prevents colds and related illnesses. It cites stomach, liver, and kidney support, claims no poisons or opiates, and urges user trust via public success stories from Dartmouth.
Theatre Votes for McKinley in Night in New York
Nellie McHenry at Park Theatre conducted a live audience ballot on presidential preferences during her new play A Night in New York. McKinley led with 1785 votes, Bryan 112, Palmer 17, and 68 undecided, with results sent to Major McKinley in Canton.
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Nellie McHenry
Park Theatre
New York
McKinley
Comedienne
Brooklyn
Miss McHenry
Bryan
Palmer
Major McKinley
Canton
Reed and Black Speak at Buffalo Campaign Rally
In Buffalo New York October 13 a mass meeting opened with a grand parade at Music Hall. Speaker Reed dismissed free silver as ridiculous arguing for tariffs like McKinley 1890 to stabilize prices. Frank Black Republican governor candidate addressed both national and State issues.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Music Hall
Reed
Frank
Black
New York
Roberts
McKinley
Democrats Accept Populist Fusion Ticket in Indiana
In Indianapolis on October 13, silver Democratic managers surrendered to the Populist fusion plan and endorsed the joint electors slate, withdrawing five of their own. The ticket now blends ten Democrats and five Populists, while the Populists remain with their State ticket in the field.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Forced to the Wall Sawyer Claflin & Co
The firm Sawyer and Claflin of Broadway New York, longtime leaders in men and boys clothing for over thirty five years, have succumbed to the panic. The Pioneer Clothing Company bought the entire stock for a song and will announce a great sale of the combined stocks tomorrow morning on Page 4.
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Messrs
Sawyer, Claflin & Co
Broadway
New York
Sawyer & Claflin
Pioneer Clothing Company
Wll
American Wringer Company Ad in Boston
The American Wringer Company offers wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs provided free of charge. Located at 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill Boston. Write or telephone Tremont 764.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway
Cornhill
Boston
Tremont
Puritana labeled as cure for stomach ailments touted by dealer
W H Bezanson of Chicago Beef Co Boston reports Puritana improved his wife’s long stomach illness and restored her strength after doctors failed. He cites a dramatic recovery and endorses Puritana as the remedy. Another testimonial from Geo F Dunning of Faneuil Market backs Puritana’s life saving claim and links the formula to Dr Dixi Crosby of Dartmouth College.
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Chicago Beef Company
W. H. Bezanson
Blackstone St
Boston
Harcourt resignation and temperance priest obituary
The St James Gazette reports Sir William Harcourt resigning Liberal House of Commons leadership and planning to retire from Parliament. It notes a conference between Lord Salisbury and Sir Julian Paunceforte, with Mr. Chamberlain as guest at Hatfield House. Marlboro mourns Rev. Peter Ambrose McKenna, a temperance advocate and longtime pastor, who died after six weeks illness aged 58. He aided Marlboro license battles and led Catholic Temperance unions across the US.
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London
St. James Gazette
William Harcourt
House of Commons
Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
Julian Pauncefote
United States
Foreign Office
Mr. Chamberlain
Colonies
Hatfield House
Marlboro
Peter Ambrose McKenna
Temperance
Bright
Mill Dam
Brighton Road
Boston
St. Patrick's
Immaculate Conception
Father McGuire
Marlboro Church
St. Michael’s Church
Hudson
McGuire
Deehany
Donagan
Father McKenna
Archdiocesan Catholic Temperance Union
Sailmakers strike in city as arbitration weighs proposal
Labor troubles flare as sailmakers refuse conference while pressing for higher pay and a nine hour day. The State Board of Arbitration reviews the dispute after five weeks of strike, with both sides signaling willingness to negotiate on fair terms. Firemen at breweries switch to eight hours and $16 weekly, prompting extra hires.
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State Board of Arbitration
Consideraon
B. F. Supple
State Board
Adrian Wilson
Master Sailmakers’ Association
Gloucester
Desperate suicide attempt ends in near-fatal shot in Danbury
Albert Price a 48 year old Brewster New York farmer attempted suicide in his Danbury Connecticut home. He first fired a revolver at his head blowing through the skull and forehead and lodging in the bed. He then used a looking glass to aim another shot into his head. the second bullet remains in his head. He is not expected to survive.
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Danbury, Conn
Albert Price
Brewster
N. Y
Price
West Roxbury Man Takes Own Life at Home
August Lessler aged 47 of Hyde Park avenue near Ashland street West Roxbury died by self inflicted gunshot between 8 and 9 am yesterday. The bullet lodged behind his right ear and he was found by his wife in a half conscious state. He died at 6 56 pm leaving a wife and one child. He is said to have been slightly demented.
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August Lessler
Hyde Park Avenue
Ashland Street
West Roxbury
Lessler
Puritana Displays Vintage Charm at World’s Food Fair
The Puritana Compound Company presents a still life booth with a Myles Standish chair and antique Puritan furniture. A lantern of four Puritana posters hangs overhead while a Puritana maiden shares cook books and literature. The costume evokes Priscilla’s era as visitors hear from her experiences with Puritana products.
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Puritana
Puritana Compound Company
Myles Standish
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