Tammany's Humiliation Tie BAAS and Bryan Clash in Nomination Fight
The piece details William Jennings Bryan's accusation that Clark bargained with Wall Street to win New York votes, denying Clark a clear path to the Democratic nomination. It covers Bryan's claim of collusion, reaction from the New York delegation and press, and Bryan's rationale for opposing Clark to fight Wall Street influence within the party. It discusses the push for a progressive nominee and the role of New York in shaping the convention’s outcome.
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Hhs Sanar
Bryan
Clark
New York
New York World
York
Tammany Hall
Thomas
Ryan
Citi
Haiti
Glark
Baltimore
New Work
Frayed Conventions Highlight Disorder in National Forum
A fragmented contemporary critique compares the popular election system and the representative framework as chaotic and noisy. It notes that conventions were crowded with disorder and muffled voices, with speakers hard to hear amid jeers, shouting, and disruptive behavior.
Longest National Deadlock at Democratic Convention
The Democratic convention paused after 24 ballots with no nominee, matching a 1868 precedent when 22 ballots were cast before nominating Horatio Seymour. The record deadlock reflects a historic inability to select a candidate on consecutive ballots.
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Horatio Seymour
Grog and the origins of naval grog and rail milestones
The article recalls the origins of grog in the British navy under Vice Admiral Vernon and its adoption in the U S Navy, noting the nickname Old Grogham. It mentions historic milestones including China’s first Shanghai to Voosung railway, the start of the first U S transcontinental railroad via congressional approval, Canada’s upcoming lines, America’s first steel guns from Trenton, and the Thames steamship’s early voyage.
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United States Navy
Vernon
England
Old Grogham
Grog
Portobello
China
Shanghai
Voosung
United States
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
Canada
America
Trenton
N. J
Thames
Poughkeepsie Regatta Lore Then and Now
The article recalls famous Hudson river oar races at Poughkeepsie including a disputed Syracuse Cornell finish seven years ago and a 1906 crew noted for spirit and mischief. It recounts the shortcake dinner scandal, a shipwreck regatta with Cornell and Penn crews, and Wisconsin misfortunes on the Hudson. It also mentions Dominion Day celebrations and global July holidays.
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Hudson
Poughkeepsie
Syracuse
Cornell
Ithaca
Hell
Cornell ‘Varsity
Pennsylvania
Ithacans
Columbia
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Canada’s Grand Old Man Turns 91 In Vancouver Visit
Canada’s confederation founder Sir Charles Tupper, Bart., GCMG, DCL, LL D, M D, marks his ninety first birthday on the eve of Canada’s national celebration. The aged statesman, survivor of the confederation era, resides with his son Sir Hibbert Tupper in Vancouver, praised for his role in creating a nation from British colonial provinces.
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Charles Tupper, Bart
Canada
Vancouver
Hibbert Tupper
Sir Charles
Wilfrid Laurier
John A. Macdonald
Sir Charles Tupper
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Charles Tupper
Edinburgh
Royal College of Surgeons
Executive Council
Quebec
Charlottetown
London
Privy Council
Dominion
Charles
New Zealand Celebrates Sixty Years of Self-Government
New Zealand, praised by some economists as best governed, marks its 60th anniversary as a self-governing colony. The article traces discovery by Tasman, Cook visits, 1814 British claim, 1839 incorporation, 1852 self-government, and early experiments in radical governance amid Maori uprisings.
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Selwyn
Australia
Islands
Marlborough
Nelson
En Irance
Pelorus Sound
New Zealand
Dolven
Pelorus
Tesman
Capt. Cook
New Zealand Company
Wellington
Auck~sland
Dominion
Resignations and social notes mark Newtown week
Newtown learns of principal W L Carpenter resignation after two years in post as he and Mrs Carpenter plan for his brother in law’s wedding in Middlebury on June 9. Changes include manager Wm H Stevens leaving Borden’s Condensed Milk for Norwich, while community life continues with club meetings, guests, and church events across town.
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W. L.carpenter
Newtown
H. S. Nichols
New Haven
Emms Beers
F. J. Gale
Addie Nichols
Pomeroy
Wm. H. Stevens
Borden's “Condensed Milk Co
Norwich
Conn
Stevens
Newtown High School
Edward J. Egan
Bridgeport
Grand Central
Egan
Chicago
Beach Memorial Library
Charles B. Glover
W. J. Beecher
Wm. A. Leonard
Julia Clark
Frank Mitchell
H. N. Tiemann
Wallace Mitchell
Dorelte &. Gordon
Connecticut Training School For Nurses
J. W. Gordon
R. M. Fairchild
Haven F
Laurel Beach
Arthur T. Nettleton
Julia _B. Duncombe
Grace Dean
Boston
Elfore
Gilroy
Cat
Che B a Read Company Store Close Early Sale
Immense queues formed as the Che B a Read Company announced a 5 o'clock closing time except Saturdays. Nearly a thousand pieces remained after the day’s crowd, with discounts on silk striped cotton voiles 40 and 50 grade to 25 cents, white linens and lawns to 10 15 cents, and children’s fabric at 7 cents in the basement.
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Bng
Nothnngie
E. H. Dillon & Cogey
Main Street
Newport Hose Supporter Promises No Clasps Tears
The Newport hose supporters for silk and lisle claim to avoid ladder tears by eliminating clasps and grips. Available in tan black white and pink at 50 cents. Sok-let garters for children in all colors cost 15 and 25 cents. Corset Section main floor.
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Newport
Clearance of Summer Gloves and Odd Lots Sold Here
Summer glove clearance offers Chamois Gauntlets Bacmo make at 1.50 with sizes 6 6 4 and 7 listed. Silk gloves half price elbow length in rose coral pale old blue 1.00 quality 50 cents per pair. Silk finished Lisles elbow length tan brown sizes 5 3 4 and 6 only 60 cents. Chamisettes natural color elbow length 60 cents. Traveling motoring and street wear gloves wash easy and dry quickly. Short Chamisettes 25 cents. White Isle short length discounted from 50 to 77 5.
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Ural
White Isles
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Congo Independent
Free State
Glorious” Or the ‘“Barbarous Fourth, and Already, In Ritles
Republic
Venezuela
William Jennings Bryan
Northern Ireland
France
Uruguay
Turkey
Black Republic of Africa
Peru
Hinev
Maritime Provinces
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
Mackenzie Bowell
Manitoba
Wilfri Laurier
Sophia Uhotek
Ho- Henberg
Nt Ferdinand
Peror
Franz Jéser I
Iris-Hm
Mary
Seir
Countess Sophia Chotex
Sophia
Frederick
Bohemia
Europe
King George
Queen Mary
Austria
Kaiser
Franz Josef
Germany
George
Alexander Steele
Africa
Men’s Federation
Che B. A. Read Company
The
B. M. Read Company
Main St
Fairfield Ave
Fini Scarce
Logies’ Aid Society
St. Rose's
Southford
St. Marys Hall
Daniel Honan
Michael Honan
Taunton
Herbert Ferris
Trinity College
Huartford
Carlton S. Smith
Bridgefort
Henry M. Smith
Davis & Savard
Jackson's
H. B
Nothnngle
Pater
Fairfield Avenue
the Alling Rubber Co
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