Bryan Explains Monetary Policy at Philadelphia Rally
William Jennings Bryan addressed about 15,000 in Philadelphia outlining opposition to the gold standard and support for bimetallism. He critiqued bankers and syndicates, defended law enforcement against both small and large offenders, and urged national unity against financial interests. He concluded with hope for an era of prosperity once false monetary schemes are discard.
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Bryan
Texas
Republican Party
Broad
Wharton
United States
Stewart
Missouri
Mr. Bryan
Bryan Speech Draws 4000 at Washington Park
A crowd of about 500 met William Jennings Bryan as he arrived in Philadelphia and 4000 gathered at Washington Park on the Jersey side for his public address. He argued for free silver, criticized the gold standard, and urged restoration of prosperity through broader money circulation.
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Mr. Bryan
Prince Bismarck
United States
Bryan
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lafayette Hotel
New Jersey
Washington Park
Jersey
Delaware River
William J. Thompson
South Jersey
Bryan Begins Day’s Tour in Chester Penn
William J. Bryan traveled from Wilmington to Chester in a special car joined by Senator Gray aware. Crowds greeted him at Turner and Wood Row Park where he spoke amid light rain. He emphasized challenging money interests and pledged to carry out Chicago platform policies, then moved to hotel for a reception before the 11:43 train to Philadelphia.
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Chester
Penn
William J. Bryan
Wilmington
Del
Senator Gray
Delaware
Claymont
Mr. Bryan
Philadelphia
Turner and
Wood Row Park
Bryan
Frank B. Rhodes
Chicago
Colonnade
Populist tally shows 295 Bryan votes and 152 for McKinley
Secretary Edgerton lists state by state counts for the Bryan ticket totaling 295 electoral votes against 152 for McKinley. He notes Delaware Illinois Iowa Michigan as doubtful Bryan states and warns even if those swing, margins would still hinge on New Jersey Ohio Wisconsin New York.
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Alabama
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Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
Wisconsin
People’s Party in St Louis Discuss Campaign Moves
In St Louis on Sept 22 members of the People’s party national executive committee met including Thomas F Watson and George F Washburn. They dismissed rumors of Watson’s withdrawal and of Bryan being replaced and said the party demands Sewall’s withdrawal from the Democratic ticket or face consequences.
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People’s Party
National Executive Committee
Thomas F. Watson
George F. Washburn
Chicago
H. W. Reed
Georgia
Morris C. Rankin
Terre Haute
Ind
Charles Matthews
Indianapolis
Repello
Missouri State Committee
Washburn
Wats'n
Bryan
Sewall
Democratic Party
Eckels Predicts Bryan Losses in Northwest States
James H. Eckels comptroller of the currency arrived in Niagara Falls for rest and spoke on Bryan's prospects. He forecast Bryan losing in every Northwest territory state including Iowa and Kansas and Nebraska, with limited chances in Southern states where the negro question is not a factor. He urged continued work of sound money forces as free silver faces defeat.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
James H. Eckels
Washington
Bryan likely to carry Nebraska says Boston business contact
A former Boston man now in Galloway Nebraska predicts Bryan will win Nebraska by a large majority. He notes statewide enthusiasm for the silver movement, Democratic divisions, and support from Populist leaders Senator Allen and Governor Holcomb. He predicts Bryan gains from silver Republicans.
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Martin A. Dowling
Continental Clothing Company
Boston
Galloway
Neb
Bryan
Palmer
Buckner
McKinley
D. B. Hill
Nebraska
Allen
Holcomb
Recount Shows No Change in Wards 12 and 10 Results
Ward 18 recount to be taken up today. Ward 18 Democrats hold an indignation meeting at Shawmut Hall to protest errors in the late Democratic caucus count under Bryan Sewall Williams Club auspices.
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Woodbury Street
Shawmut Avenue
Bryan-Sewall-Williams Club
Bryan reception planned in Dedham Memorial Hall
In Dedham Center on Friday night William J. Bryan will be welcomed at Memorial Hall after arriving from Boston. Doors open at 10 and stay until after midnight with Charles C. Sanderson likely as presiding officer. Local rail lines offer specials for attendees.
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William J. Bryan
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Dedham Centre
Boston
Charles C. Sanderson
Norfolk Central
Norfolk Suburban
West Roxbury
Roslindale
British economists debate silver and currency values
In Liverpool on September 22 the British Association economic section discussed the currency question. William Fowler argued that low prices drive the gold and silver contest and that money cannot influence prices. He warned bi metallism dreams price fixing by law, while Henry Higgs favored bimetallism on an international basis.
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British Association Today
William Fowler
Henry Higgs
William E Russell Democratic Club endorses gold standard
The Cambridge William E Russell Democratic Club met in the Hyde block with President Shaler presiding. The group voted to wage a vigorous fall campaign in favor of sound money and the gold standard.
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William E. Russell
Democratic Club
Cambridge
Hyde Block
Shaler
Indorsed John L. Kelly by Ward 2 Democrats
About 250 Democratic voters in Ward 2 met at the East Boston Rowing Association hall to pledge support for John L. Kelly for Representative. Edward F. Brennan opened the meeting and officers were elected: President Joseph H Hickey. vice presidents William J Welsh James J Kelly Dennis J Monahan. treasurer Edward L Tierney. secretary Michael H Fitzgerald. A parade and rally committee was named to plan the torchlight event.
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John L. Kelly
East Boston Rowing Association
Edward F. Brennan
Joseph H. Hickey
William J. Welsh
James J. Kelly
Dennis J. Monahan
Edward L. Tierney
Michael H. Fitzgerald
Henry Flynn
Joseph Hanton
James Gardner
Paul de Gan
Joseph Stanwood
Joseph Nelson
Edward J. McGunnigle
D. J. Monchan
Edward Colbert
James McCallum
Thomas J. Kelly
William J. Hartnett
Sheehan Emerges as Labor Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
As the Democratic State convention nears there is growing interest in the second ticket position. Labor leaders favor a lieutenant governor candidate who represents labor interests, with Representative John F. Sheehan of Holyoke repeatedly suggested as the ideal fit for the role.
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John F. Sheehan
Holyoke
Ward 6 Fight Over Endorsement Denial by Representative Rourke
Representative Rourke denies a claim he failed to receive endorsement from the Ward 6 committee. He says none of the three candidates is endorsed, so all stand on equal footing. The committee believed the matter should be settled in the caucus.
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Rourke
Millions For A University Wringer Company Advertisement
The American Wringer Company lists wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers with repairs called for and delivered at no extra charge. They operate from 13 and 15 Broadway extension and 29 and 31 Corn Hill in Boston and can be reached by writing or telephone Tremont 4.
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American Wringer Company
Broadway Extension
Cornhill
Boston
Tremont
Democrats Rally Behind Palmer Buckner Stand in New York
A large New York gathering features Governor Flower and Congressman Bynum opposing free silver, with General Palmer and General Buckner defending the Chicago platform. Speakers argue for sound money, national credit, and unity against populist measures, while Dr Everett and Col Fellows hail Democratic unity and patriotism.
General Palmer Addresses Democrats on Chicago Platform
General Palmer states he speaks as a candidate for the presidency and discusses the Indianapolis Democratic convention of 1892, criticizing the Chicago platform and its stance on federal authority, the money question, and the party's unity. He argues for regular organization and condemns arbitrary federal interference while defending the president's actions.
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West Point
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Mississippi
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John R. Fellows
Vermont
Maine
National Democrats
Indianapolis
Grover Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Butt
Illinois
Hisses
Senate of the
Republic
Puritana Promoted By Endorsed Indigestion Sufferers
In an advertisement voice a health product Puritana is touted as a cure for indigestion and stomach ills. Testimonies from H A Otis of New Haven and Thomas Kidd of Fall River claim relief from heartburn pain and weakness after using Puritana, with Kidd noting a 20 pound gain and better sleep.
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United States
Dixi Crosby
H. A. Otis
McDonald & Ransom Company
Court Street
New Haven
Conn
Thomas Kidd
Massachusetts Regiment
Promiinent
Fall River
Post Almanac on sale for ten cents at Boston Post
The second edition of the Post Almanac lists 432 pages and covers full election reports, silver and gold statistics, financial tables, and many items of public interest. It will be sold for ten cents at the Boston Post counting room, with a publication price of 25 cents.
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Hoppe brothers win second exhibition at Murray and Irwin
Franks Hoppe beat Willie 159 to 142 in a second outing at Murray and Irwin's last night. The youths will play billiards this afternoon and pool the rest of the week.
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Willie Hoppe
Murray & Irwin
Little Chaps
Boston & Albany Offers Autumn Trip to New York
The Boston and Albany railroad schedules an autumn excursion to New York via Albany and Hudson River with return on the Fall River line for Tuesday October 6. The round trip fare is five dollars, a strong value for travelers.
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Hudson River
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Boston & Albany Railroad
Metrius Callias Bey Dies After Liver Trouble
Bridgeport reports the death of Metrius Callias Bey husband of Mrs. P. T. Barnum. Mrs. Callias was summoned from New York and is at sea en route to Southampton to be told of his demise. The cause cited is a long standing liver ailment.
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Conn
Benjamin Fish
Demetrius Callias Bey
P. T. Barnum
Callias
New York
Fish
Siditor Wood
London
Notable Obituary Notices Across North America
The report lists several deaths including The Hon. John Ferguson former Niagara MP in Toronto. Also noted are opera star Frau Katherine Klafsky-Lohse in Hamburg and ex High Court judge George Denman in London. Other obituaries include Richard W Underwood of Portland Missouri and Franklin Lemon in Watertown Massachusetts with biographic details. Timothy Donovan of Cambridge, father of Representative Donovan, Cambridge.
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Ont
John Ferguson
Niagara
Hamburg
Katherine Klafsky-Lohse
London
George Denman
P. C
Queen’s Bench
High Court of Justice
Portland
Richard W. Underwood
St. Julian
Franklin Lemon
Irving Street
Watertown
Troy
N. Y
Boston
Phillips Academy
Andover
Old Cambridge
Cambridge Lodge of Free Masons
Timothy Donovan
Donovan
Ward 2
Cambridge
Washington Street
Czar and Czarina Welcomed by Dundee Crowd
An immense Dundee crowd met the Czars at the station as their special train arrived en route to Ballater. The Lord Provost and officials welcomed them, wishing a safe journey, and the Czar expressed thanks for the kind wishes.
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Ballater
Balmoral
Dundee
Everett Aldermen Advance Night Power Contract
At an Everett Board of Aldermen meeting an order was introduced to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with the Malden Electric Company for all night arc lighting during October November and December. The solicitor was authorized to settle the Pratt land claim tied to Glenwood Cemetery extension in 1894.
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