Bryan Denies World Story About Campaign Donation
William J. Bryan replies to a World article alleging he benefited from a Thomas F. Ryan campaign donation. He denies knowledge of the gift, offers to repay if proven, and defends his support of Judge Parker as open and ongoing from St. Louis through Election Day. He notes World criticism of Parker contrasted with his own public backing.
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Ned
Janes
I Reas
William J. Bryan
New York World
Thomas I’. Ryan
Bryan
Ryan
Mr. Sheehan
Mr. Ryan
Rvan
National Committee
Nebraska
Judge Parker
St. Louis
Meeting of Congressmen Impresses Inquisitive Visitor
In Warrensburg the Democrat notes a witty exchange when a polite, curious woman was introduced to many congressmen. A slender, deep voiced man claimed the name DeArmond and joked about the Williams DeArmond episode, revealing a playful moment in the house.
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Warrensburg
Fair Sex
House
Gore Sees Wife At Last After 25 Years Blindness
Washington reports Senator Thomas Gore of Oklahoma may regain sight in one eye within weeks. The left eye responded to treatment, allowing him to see his wife and baby for the first time. Surgeons will decide after a forthcoming operation, expected in a week or ten days. Mrs Gore has moved to a quiet place near the hospital as tests continue.
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Washington
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Episcopal Eye and Ear Hospital
Bates
Vernon
Barton
Cedar
Dade
Polk
Misouri
Bates County
Walton Trust Company
Best Pills Ever Sold Under Guarantee at Drug Store
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside NC says Dr King's New Life Pills beat all others. Sold at Frank T Clay's drug store for 25 cents with guarantee.
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Dr. King
B. F. Ayscue
Frank T. Clay
Clayton to Wield Democratic Gavel in Denver
Representative Henry D. Clayton of Alabama, a Bryanite delegate at large, is planned as temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention in Denver though not yet officially informed. Known for a thunderous voice and experience as chairman of the Democratic caucus, Clayton backed Bryan and helped rally Alabama for him during the Johnson faction contest.
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Washington
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Denver
Clayton
Bryan
Johnson
Hypnotism Aimed at Defense in Orvis Church Killing
Oakfield Wisconsin in June Grant Poole claims he was hypnotised when he shot and killed Mrs E H Orvis at the Methodist church after the morning service. Defense to be urged at trial.
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Oakfield
Wis
Mra. E.H. Orvis
Grant Poole
Fisherman Rosenstein’s pickerel tale and coin caught
Nathan Rosenstein of St Paul relates a remarkable Lake Bemidji fishing incident last August when a big pickerel seized a $10 gold piece from his pocket as he battled the fish then vanished with the coin. A later trip yielded another pickerel with the same coin, plus 58 cents, proving a long running “pickerel bank” lore at Bemidji.
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St. Paul
Nathan Rosenstein
Rosenstein
Lake
Bemldj
Rutledge
Bemidji
Bandit Surrenders to Mississippi Governor in Office
Jackson Mississippi January 8 Bandit Wall Pike county desperado who escaped Ranklin State Farm months ago surrendered to Governor Noel in the executive mansion accompanied by his wife and baby Doctor Newson brother in law of Wall was in the party Wall pledged surrender and said he had been ill The act parallels Frank James ending his outlaw career and prompts clemency appeals from Wall's wife.
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Jackson
Miss
Jane
Bud Wall
Pike County
Ranklin State Farm
Noel
Newson
Wall
Ranklin Farm
Frank James
Easy Way to Test Eggs in Water
Simple method described for testing egg freshness by placing eggs in cold water. Sound eggs lie on their side and sink, slightly bad eggs tilt to one end, and very bad eggs stand upright. Noted as a practical receipt aligned with pure food law expectations. Source Nevada Post.
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Nevada Post
Thinks it Saved His Life by King's New Discovery
Naples Maine resident Leater M Nelson writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life after years of use for coughs and colds. The remedy is praised as a throat and lung healer and pneumonia preventive, sold by Frank T Clay’s drug store with 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle offer.
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Leater M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Frank T. Clay
Judge Graves Seen In Kansas City For Supreme Court Bid
Kansas City report notes Judge W. W. Graves of the supreme court was in town Wednesday. elected two years ago for a short term, he now seeks a full ten year term beginning next year. A Democratic opponent exists, but a state convention poll shows seven of eight delegates favored Graves. He has stopped filing petitions after already surpassing the required signatures, and leads in the number of names on file. filing more would risk a misdemeanor under the party vote limit.
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W. W. Graves
Supreme Court
Kansas City
K. C. Times
Weird Fragment from Grand Family Medicine Note
A fragmented OCR line from a Grand Family Medicine entry references a phrase about freak and bait. The readable portion is unclear, offering no concrete events, dates, or names to anchor a fuller report.
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