Bryan Campaign Address Echoed by McNeil in City
Archibald McNeil Sr. recalls his close ties to William Jennings Bryan, recounting Bryan’s 1896 Hartford and New Haven stops, a 1900 convention trip, and a 1908 vice presidential consideration. He describes reception at the Armory and Algonquin club, and notes Bryan’s enduring influence and later balance with Clark at Baltimore.
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Algonquin Club
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New York
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Armory
Thomas M. Cullinan
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Globe
M-Net
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Sen
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Ms. Clark
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for indigestion acid and gas. It claims greater neutralizing power than bicarbonate of soda and that it leaves the stomach sweet, with gentler laxative effects. It urges readers to insist on Phillips and notes a 25 cent price at drugstores.
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Autographed Bryan books linked to his last act
In Dayton Tennessee on July 27 1925 William Jennings Bryan died after autographing four books for Attorney General A T Stewart and Judge John T Raulston. The volumes were found by attendants at his bedside with ink still wet on the inscriptions dated July 25 1925. Bryan had telephoned an associate minutes before his death seeking initials of two Winchester friends.
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Creed Parham
Ed Morgan
Will Fisher
Wilfred Ault
George W Rappieyen
Idayton Legion
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Statesman
Rogers
Bible Knowledge Aid to Bryan's Courtship Story
Chicago Tribune reports William Jennings Bryan used Bible knowledge to win his wife Mary Elizabeth Baird of Perry. The tale recounts their 1879 meeting at Tilmots College in Jacksonville and Bryan's persuasive appeal reflecting Solomon and Paul on marriage.
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Hell
Miami Stunned by Death of William Jennings Bryan
Miami mourns the death of William Jennings Bryan, the citys first citizen. Flags at half mast flutter as crowds visit Marymount in Cocoanut Grove, where the estate stands, while Mayor Harold Jefferson proclaims a day of remembrance. Bryan owned Marymount, Villa Serena, and other Florida properties valued well above $300000.
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Italian Senator Warns of Mediterranean Menace
Count Cippico argues Britain lacks a settled Mediterranean policy and faces empire driven constraints. He warns that control of Gibraltar and Suez shapes Italy and threatens 41 million Tallinns with starvation if key ports close. He calls for a peaceful, timely study to resolve the Italy crisis and sea destiny.
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Bryan Said To Plan Millionaire Audience If Nominated
Chicago July 27 William Jennings Bryan reportedly told Chicago Herald and Examiner writer Charles N Wheeler that if nominated for a fourth time he would deliver his first campaign speech to an audience of New York millionaires. He said the event would be in New York and would require attendees to prove at least one million in wealth. He asserted he favored property rights and that wealthy supporters could help shape the campaign.
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Chicago Herald and Examiner
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Nebraska
Presbyterian School to Close Wednesday
The Bible school at First Presbyterian Church will hold a closing program Wednesday evening. A collection will be taken for the church rebuilding fund in Santa Barbara. Over five weeks the school averaged more than 200 children in attendance. Thursday the pupils will have a picnic trip to Putnam.
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First Presbyterian Church
Santa Barbara
Funeral arrangements for William Jennings Bryan disclosed
Reported details show public viewing planned on Dayton lawn before last rites. Attendees include legal peers and friends as the Bryan family prepares for a simple ceremony and a later Arlington burial with a guard of honor from the American Legion. The death is announced by Secretary Kellogg on behalf of the President.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Tenn
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Frank B. Kellogg
Griffiths Legateesin Four Wills At Ridgefield Probate
Protracted will contest looms over the Griffiths estate as multiple wills from 1918 to 1923 adjust stock bequests and residuary shares. Frederick H. Quintard of Norwalk, advised by Homer S. Cummings, seeks probate admission amid rival heirs and potential challenges. The estate includes stock in American Bank Note and Remington, extensive Ridgefield real estate, and silver plate, all largely left to Mr. and Mrs. Griffith.
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Harvey P. Bisse
Stratford Police Chief In Row Over Case Docket
Stratford court proceedings include judge Harford presiding as several cases are aired. Notable entries list Edward L. Chambers fined 100 dollars and 15.45 costs with ten days jail for driving while intoxicated and Lorraine Petit Falston cited for reckless driving with license issues.
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Michael Najpauer
Charles Anderson
Fires and floods follow storms across New England towns
Damaging floods after a Berkshire cloudburst cost about 100000 dollars, halting mills and rail traffic in Adams mass. Clarence Hoedeker flagged a passing train to prevent a wreck and rescue efforts followed as fires and lightning struck barns houses and schools across Worcester Windsor Waterbury and surrounding areas.
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