Bryan notification speech praised Populists education efforts
W J Bryan accepted the Populist nomination in Topeka with praise for the party and its educational work. He urged unity with Democrats on currency and reform, criticized monopolies, and spoke on colonial policy and imperialism. A separate note reports Frank Wallace killing his wife and then himself near Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
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Topeka
W J. Bryan
National Monetary League
United States
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Atchison
Leddy
Llewellyn
St. John
John W. Breidenthal
Judge Allen
E. ©. Little
E. R. Ridgeley
Senator Harris
John Madden
O. T. Boaz
National Hotel
Capitol
Congressman Ridgely
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Patterson
Lin
Poplar Bluff
Frank Wallace
Here
United States Rejects Immediate Peace Talks Yet Seeks Open Negotiations
After a White House conference, the U S reply to Li Hung Chang’s peace mission was completed and sent to Wu and other governments in China. The note insists on firm terms, cites July 8 principles, and says negotiations are possible only when a stable Chinese government can prevent hostilities and curb attacks on allied troops. The reply acknowledges Li Hung Chang as a representative while signaling careful scrutiny of credentials by negotiating bodies.
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Washington
White House
United States
Li Hang Chang
Mr. Wu
Earl Li
China
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Chinese Troops Cut Ally Lines in Shanghai Hinterland
Foreign consuls report Chinese forces moving behind allied lines near Shanghai and Woo Sung, blocking press messages at Che Foo telegraph office. Hankow unrest grows as 27 warships and about 7000 sailors gather at Shanghai and Woo Sung. Germany rejects Li Hung Chang peace credentials, while the U S similarly refuses negotiations without proper authority. The U S plans to build 80 large storehouses at Taku within four months to house goods for troops. The American Legion of Honor event continues in Atlantic City.
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London
Shanghai
Pekin
Che Foo
Hankow
Woo Sung
Li Hung Chang
Germany
Seattle
Wash
United States
Taku
China
American Legion session reports 70k receipts and 51k disbursements
The annual treasurer George W Kendrick Jr of Philadelphia reports receipts of 70015 and disbursements of 51822 in the funeral fund. Total receipts reach 1791704 with 81606500 in funeral claims paid and 176000 in death benefit drafts unpaid leaving 9204.90 on hand. Washington notes Johnson takes oath as first assistant postmaster general but begins duties in late September. Austin reports suit to recover 50000 interest on Hardeman County bonds held by the school fund.
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Cauncil
American Legion Oc
George W. Kendrick, Jr
Philadelphia
Johnson
Washington
William M Johnson
Hardeman County
Austin
Attorney General
District Court
Schoo Fund
Small Orders Weigh Heavily on Home Laundry Profits
The text notes small laundry orders sent away from home strain profits of a home enterprise by eroding margins. It emphasizes that even tiny bills add up when processed externally, urging owners to consider the impact on overall profitability.
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Ben. S. Read
John Wittman
Bryan, Texas
Burt Norwood
Liza
Dray Line
F. A. Lee
Berlin
American Legion of Honor
Atlantic City
the Supreme
Ike
Purcell Mills Elevator
Purcell «Tet
Choice Family Groceries
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Bryan Grogery CO
Iy Health
Ally
Harper
South O Exchange Hotel
the Press Publishing Association
Cording
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