Registration progresses with 8 o'clock show in city
Registration offices open till 10 pm all month as voters learn new lists and mistakes can be corrected. Donahoe, aged 10 on arrival in 1821, faced registration hurdles under a changed law but obtained naturalization papers with witness help and now awaits federal court acknowledgment to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Donahoe
Mr. Donahoe
Bradley
Michael A. Toland
Timothy J. Sullivan
Judge Colt
United States Circuit Court
Boston
C. H. Foster
Hanover Street
Foster
Doan
Dean
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Liverpool
Tremont Street
Bright
Newport Ball Honors Miss Julia Grant Hosted by Mrs Palmer
Mrs Potter Palmer of Chicago entertained Miss Julia Grant with a grand Newport ball this evening at the Pratt cottage Arleigh. Mrs Palmer and her sister Mrs F Grant welcomed guests under a floral arch while a Turkish lounging bower and illuminated lawn area hosted supper and socializing.
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Newport
R. I
Double Grime Shock Ends in Tragedy in Detroit
Detroit traveling agent Frank Beaubien shot his wife this morning then killed himself. Beaubien had been drinking heavily of late and his wife has a slight chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Frank Beaubien
Wells lauds Mc Clellan as ferries chief kept in line
Superintendent of Streets Wells told a Post reporter that Mc Clellan has run the ferries well, kept boats in repair, and improved ferry houses. He denied political motives in recent removals, explaining civil service rules for trades and noting extras were discharged after short stints. He promised no further dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Streets Wells
Post
Corbett Fails to Appear for Sharkey Fight Plans
Tom Sharkey and manager D. J. Lynch visited the Police Gazette office in New York to meet Jim Corbett or a representative about the December bout. Corbett again did not appear or send an excuse. The second $250 instalment was mailed to the temporary stakeholder in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Sharkey
D. J. Lynch
Police Gazette Office
Jim Corbett
Corbett
San Francisco
Bank Robbery Hits Westfield Mass Meeting in Erie
The Ripley, New York branch of Westfield National Bank was robbed today in Erie amid Bryan political mass meeting excitement. Burglars entered via a sewer through the cellar and took nearly $1000 in currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Penn
Ripley, N. Y
Westfield National Bank
Bryan
Bryan Addresses Armory Crowd After Rally Tour
The crowd at the armory, Music Hall, and Hollenden hotel greets William Jennings Bryan with loud cheers. He contrasts two political parties and slams the gold standard while urging silver and tariff reforms, noting global demand for gold and condemning the current administration’s monetary policy.
Bryan in Ohio tour attracts large crowds in Ashtabula
Campaign notes describe a rousing reception for William Jennings Bryan in Ashtabula Ohio with about 3000 residents cheering from the platform of his car. The stop followed handshakes at North East and Conneaut as the Democratic candidate spoke about free silver and bond issues while Mrs Bryan distributed flowers.
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Cleveland, O
Bryan
Ripley
N. Y
Cleveland
Ashtabula
North East
Penn
Conneaut
Mr. Bryan
Joshua Giddings
Congress
Ohio
Geneva
Madison
Madison McKinley Club
McKinley
Gainsville
Cleveland Sorosts
N. Coe Stewart
Lincoln
Foran
Bryan Campaign Tour Through Mayville and Ripley
In Ripley and Mayville New York on August 31 1900 William Jennings Bryan pressed his gold standard and free coinage positions before crowds of about 400 and 2000 respectively. He urged voters to study the money question while praising Jefferson and denouncing Wall Street and urged Democrats to follow rank and file suffrage toward the Chicago platform.
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Ripley
N. Y
Mayville
Albion W. Tourgee
Major McKinley
Bryan
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Somone
William McKinley
Sewall
McKinley
House of Ly
Man Pennett
Charles Corbett
Democratic State Committee
J. A. McGinnis
Cleveland
Lake Shore Road
Tallman’s Grove
Knights of Maccabee
Grove
W. S. Stringham
Maccabees
Wall Street
New York
West
Chicago
United States
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Boston Speech
An elderly Boston resident testifies to kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after a long illness and kidney pain. The report also notes political exhortations about party loyalty and independence, urging voters to question delegates' actions and support Chicago ticket principles.
Williams Opens Democratic Campaign in York County Maine
George Fred Williams of Massachusetts spoke on the silver question at Saco City Hall in a rally that drew a full hall and crowds outside. Mayor Samuel L. Lord presided as Williams delivered a 1 hour 20 minute address and planned four Maine speeches starting with Bangor tomorrow night.
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Saco
York County
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Saco City Hall
Williams
Saco House
First Regiment
Main Street
City Hall
Samuel L. Lord of
Twin Cities
Bangor
Massachusetts Delegates Elected En Route to Indianapolis
On the train to the Indianapolis convention Massachusetts delegates named officers and committee members led by Chairman Sigourney Butler. Officers include vice-chairman Eton S. Stevens secretary William T. Jenney and convention vice-president William L. Douglas. Committees cover credentials organization resolutions rules and the national committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Indianapolis
Boston
Rochester
N. Y
Sigourney Butler
Eton S. Stevens
Dudley
William T. Jenney
Medford
William L. Douglas
Brockton
Godfrey Morse
Henry B. Little
Newburyport
Henry W. Lamb
Brookline
Charles A. Conant
Great Men Weigh Nominating Talks at Convention
Reported remarks from a wide range of delegates show support for Watterson as a strong nominee capable of energizing the middle West. The Cleveland booster aims to place him on a 30 day campaign plan while urging Moran as second. Other figures push for Cleveland and Morton or Bragg Buckner as alternatives depending on state loyalties.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Republican Party
United States
Watterson
Hopkins
Middle West
Bryan
Judge Moran
Illinois
Cleveland
Hugh Wallace
Washington
J. M. Martin
Iowa
J. Sterling Morton
J. M. Faulkner
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Ellis B. Usher
Wisconsin
National Committee
Crawford
Texas
Bragg and
Buckner
New York Democrats Open Reform Convention in Syracuse
The New York State Democratic reform convention met at the Alhambra rink in Syracuse with Charles S. Fairchild chosen permanent chairman. Delegates denounced the Chicago platform and Bryan while praising President Cleveland. Sixty delegates and alternates were chosen to attend Indianapolis. proceedings continued through the afternoon with the platform adopted and the session adjourning at 6 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
State
Democratic Reform Organization
Alhambra Rink
Francis M. Scott
New York City
Charles S. Fairchild
Daniel G. Griffin
Watertown
Democratic State Committee
Alleghany
Chenango
Delaware
Essex
Franklin
Genessee
Green
Livingston
Niagara
Orleans
Putnam
Schoharie
Sullivan
Tioga
Warren
Committee On Permanent Organization
Charles 8S
Fairchild
Indianapolis
Roswell P. Flower
Charles Tracey
Albany
Edward M. Shepard
Brooklyn
George Magee
Watkins
New York
Henry A. Richmond
Buffalo
George A. Brockway
Cortland
Charles J. Bissell
Rochester
Griffin
William Everett
Quincy
Mass
Massachusetts
Everett
Grover Cleveland
Sutro
Theodore Sutro
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Bryan
Sewall
Cleveland
China
Mexico
United States
Congress
Treasury
Thurston on Third Ticket Boosts McKinley Odds
Nebraska Senator John M. Thurston told a Post reporter that McKinley’s chances improve daily and that victory is likely. He arrived from Vermont and Maine and heads to Worcester then Syracuse before New York City, predicting a battle but overall strong support amid regional shifts.
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McKinley
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Post
Thurston
Vermont
Maine
Worcester
Pacific
Chicago
Indianapolis
Bryan
Syracuse
New York City
South
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Julia Grant
Newport Society
Fred
Turkey
Cincinnati
Navy Department
Fowler
Orange
George Fowler
Fitchburg
American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Central Armory
the Armory
Armory
Music Hall
Hollenden
India
M’kinley
R. C. Flower
Jonnsons
S. B. Umphry
M. D
Cordova
Besiy
Johnson
Custom House Bt
George Fred
Sergeant Burns
Joseph F. Burns
Sydney St
Dorchester
Marry ME Howard
Wilson Bros
Tremont Row
Boston Highlands
John Thomas
Cornelius
Ellen Mary Sullivan
Clarence Street
Flowers
J. Newman & Sons
Tremont ST
Gold Democrats
Wilson
Wheeling
W. Va
William H. Wilson
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