Ohio Man in Lead With 214 Delegates in Republican Contest
Washington dispatch reports Aldrich’s figures show McKinley leading Reed with 352 of 604 delegates counted. Reed 111, others 166, 46 doubtful. Doubtful delegates rise with New Jersey additions, Kentucky and New Jersey votes impact. A table lists McKinley and Reed by state, totaling 604 and projecting about 325 McKinley votes if trends continue.
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Washington
Indianapolis Journal
Aldrich
Grosvenor
McKinley
Kentucky
Nebraska
New Jersey
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Reed
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Teetree Ak
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Georgia
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Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Sedyececaccereyer Verteeerene
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
District of Columbia
Civasteants
Peccres
It's a Shovel Trust Forms in Boston Meeting
Business representatives from fourteen shovel factories across the United States held a secret Boston session and formed a trust. Plants in Philadelphia Pittsburg Beaver Falls St Louis Terre Haute and Anderson produced about 400 000 dozen yearly. The Anderson plant amid cheap gas has the lowest margins. The group plans a 400 000 dozen annual cap and will prevent over sales. orders must be bought from the trust. Prices have risen 20 percent since the ninth of the month.
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United States
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Beaver Falls
St Louis
Terre Haute
Anderson
Indiana Republican State Convention at Tomlinson Hall
The Indiana Republican State Convention will convene in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on Thursday May 7 1896 with 1415 delegates. Railroads offer a special first class round trip fare from May 5 to 6 valid for travel on those days and returning by May 9.
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Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
William E. English Nominated for Seventh District Seat
Indianapolis businessman William E. English receives strong support for the Democratic nomination in Indiana's Seventh district. A young millionaire regarded as "one of the boys," he is expected to secure the nomination.
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William E. English
Indianapolis
Bradford Firms Boost Dividends Amid Free Trade optimism
British firms A. & S. Henry Co. and Lister & Co. report record profits and rising orders as 1895 opens. Henrys post a £46,000 rise in net divisible profits and nearly £1,000,000 on books. Lister & Co. show a 100 percent dividend rise, funded by reserve use. debate over free trade persists.
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Bradford
United States
Messrs
A. & S. Henry & Co
Messrs. Lister & Co
Manningham Mills
Listers
Henry House
King of
Henry Mitchell
Sir Henry
Silver issue and tariff clubs shape U S politics
The New York Post notes that free silver will dominate next election, pleasing sound money supporters. It argues U S senate strife benefits Cobden club and Tariff Reform club in New York, funded by tariff literature under a currency banner, driven by British interests.
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Friends of Sound Money
New York Post
United States Senate
Cobden Club
Tariff Reform Club of
New York
England’s example cautions free trade for farmers speak
The speaker argues free trade would harm agriculture, noting in England artisans gain 2.43 per week since 1850 while agricultural laborers rise only 72 cents, and Lancashire factory workers compare well with others except Americans, unlike rural laborers. He cites Hon. Thomas B. Reed.
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England
Lancashire
Thomas B. Reed
Money Is Abundant in 1892 Under McKinley Protection
In a New York Herald stance from July 17 1892 the paper asserts money was abundant and collections easy under McKinley era protection and notes a shift to truthfulness in modern times despite changes in authority.
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New York Herald
The
Herald
White and Black Cravats and Their Lost Profession
The article traces the historical use of white and black cravats as professional badges for clergy and military, cites Cooper and Battle of Steenkirk anecdotes, and reflects on peace symbolism in white cravats. It ends with a note on public figures Floquet Gambetta and a critique of historical uncertainty. The Best Thing College Does For a Man: college trains character and critical thinking, enriching life and guiding noble behavior for any society.
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Cooper
Battle of
Steenkirk
Europe
Boston Transcript
American College
American University
Masher Crowds Seat Beside Pretty Girl On Omnibus
The omnibus filled near halfway when a man pressed close to a young woman, edging her into a corner as others watched. She challenged him, telling him she would rise if he wanted her seat, then he pulled her strap and left the vehicle.
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New York Journal
Say Chimmy Observes Golf Swells At Play
In a Washington Star tone a speaker notes how golf players look thin and distant. The quip says they may soon be shooting marbles and flying kites, implying playful excess and predictable whims of the rich.
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Washington Star
The Literary Agent And Miscellaneous Journal Notes
A compact critique of literary agents and publicity driven interviews, noting how agents attract scrutiny through intimate detail, then sending copies to interviewers. Also discusses old word forms chery feire and charivari with references to Littre and Gower, plus notes on French etymology. Ends with a Baltimore American observation on fiscal policy and public confidence.
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Littre
Chery
Gower
Confessio Amantis
Mannes
Henry Morley
Carisbrooke
Blackberrying and a tale of love and thorny longing
A nostalgic verse recalls a boyhood blackberry harvest with mother and father, a longing for two or three sweet brides, and Norah with amber hair. The speaker hints at enduring heartache from unrequited affection as brambles sting and memories linger. London Sketch. Anted :- Several trustworthy gentlemen or ladies to travel in Indiana for established, reliable house. Salary $780 and expenses. Steady position. Enclose reference and self addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion Company, Third Floor. Omaha Bldg., Chicago, IL. Either the officers or the citizens of Williamburg, Me., are of an unusual sort. One man was elected there, unopposed, a few days ago, to hold seven different offices. New York Sun.
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Norah
London
Indiana
the Dominion Company
Omaha
Chicago
Williamburg
New York
Snn
Omaha Bldg
Chicago, Ill
A. W. Newsom Announces Five Percent Cash Discount
Advertisement notes a five percent discount for cash excluding rubber boots and shoes. It promises that a dollar buys ninety five cents worth of goods and claims the lowest prices yet offered to maximize value.
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A. W. Newsom
Ice crop reports and bridge opening noted
The Kennebec river in Maine yielded 732000 tons of ice this winter while the Penobscot produced 150000 tons. Ice men anticipate selling at 80 to 90 cents per ton this summer. A new steel bridge across the Missouri River at Jefferson City Missouri has opened to traffic.
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Kennebec River
Maine
Penobscot
Missouri River
Jefferson City
Mon
For Sale Crusader Bicycle at Twenty Dollars
A new Crusader bicycle from the factory with cushion tire is offered for twenty dollars cash. Suitable for gentleman or lady. Call at this office. War Department reports condensed food not successful in soldier experiments.
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W.G. Allan
War Department
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Floquet
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Simon Pure
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National Review
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Baltimore American
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Henry C. Phelps
Mary E. Odell
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Indiana Bicycle CO
Hill Bros., Acenrts
St. Louis
National Educational Association
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B. Y. P. U. of America
Milwaukee
G. A. R. E. O. McCormick
D. B. Martin
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F. W. Cregor
Henley & Gugiin
All’ Vs
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Oliver.Gordon
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Roush County
Thomas M. Green
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James Butler
Michigan Carbon Works
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