Bryan Accepts Silver Party Nomination at Lincoln Rally
In Lincoln Nebraska on September 6 1900 William Jennings Bryan accepted the National Silver Party nomination at an outdoor ceremony before the state capitol. A large crowd cheered as George A Groot read the notification, and Bryan defended free coinage and attacked the gold standard while praising the silver movement and its supporters.
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Lincoln
Neb
National Silver Party
William Jennings Bryan
St. Louis
State Capitol Building
Bryan
Silver Party
Capitol
Mr. Bryan
Norris Humphrey
George A. Groot
Ohio
National Committee
Mr. Groot
Democratic Party
Memorial Hall
Toledo
Harrington
Mr. Sewall
Bryan Returns Home in Western Style at Omaha Welcome
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Omaha at 10 45 pm greeted by thousands in a Western style homecoming. Governors Holcomb and local officials joined him on the route with a large reception committee and a Brass band escort. Bryan spoke briefly later addressing a mass before returning to greet his wife and children.
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Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Burlington Station
Mr. Bryan
Holcomb
James C. Dahlman
Nebraska State Democratic Central Committee
John E. Cresswell
Omaha
C. J. Smythe
Ashland
George A. Groot
Ohio
National Silver Party
A. R. Talbot
D Street
Groot
Silver Notification Committee
Daylight burglary shocks Connecticut town. girl dies feared
In West Winsted Connecticut a bold daylight burglary at the Hoffman home left Mary Hoffman 18 gravely ill and unconscious. A 15 year old brother Francis found her bound and the thief fled, leaving jewelry and a watch. Neighbors and doctors report no external injuries though her condition is critical. A red mustache stranger seen nearby is the only lead as police broaden searches.
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West Winsted
Conn
Connecticut
Robert Hoffman
Oak
Beach Streets
Mary
Francis
Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
Gilbert Clock Company
Hulbert
S. G. Howe
Edwin Bailey
Hoffman House
Mary Hoffman
Back Bay Sand Flea Threat Haunts Upbeat Quiet, Boston
A quirky feature details the Back Bay siege by a nuisance dubbed the Sand Flea. Residents fled, doors barred, and homes emptied as the unseen invader supposedly torments the area. The piece blends satire with urban dread, likening a pest to a masked villain driving families from sea and summer houses.
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Back Bay Fens
Mr. Flea
Flea
Sand Flea
Massachusetts Avenue
Fens
Back Bay
Commonwealth Avenue
Marlboro Street
Beacon Street
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Tom Henry
Massachusetts Clothing Co
MY Clothier
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Minneapolis
Republican Party
Xeting
Washington
New England
New York
Rueter & Company
Highland Spring
Boston
Qian
Tapster
Ienatdeasien
Gayety
Newbury Street
Fia
Board of Health
Sir Flea
the Wicked
MR. Sand Flea
Slany
Hargedon & Lynch
Hanover St
Blackstone
Union- Mace
Robinson
C.H. Robinson & 60
Eennarsen
Adams Sq. Dock
San Domingo
Paine : Furniture CO
Anal Street
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