Prohibition convention May 27 in Pittsburg and GOP ticket praised
Carthage notes the Prohibition National convention set for May 27 in Pittsburg. Ohio's John W. Bookwalter predicts Cleveland will be the Chicago nominee. General Grosvenor cites McKinley 548 votes on first ballot. The Republican state ticket, led by governor hopeful James A. Mount, earns strong support for its character and platform.
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Pittsburg, Pa
John W. Bookwalter
Ohio
Cleveland
Chicago
Grosvenor
McKinley
James A. Mount
Mr Mounts Farm Highlights Indiana Gubernatorial Hope
James A Mount, Republican Governor candidate, is a renowned Indiana farmer and lecturer. His Montgomery county estate spans 500 acres with 150 acres corn and 80 wheat, featuring a modern 14 room house and wind-powered water works. His wife, a Leba non Academy graduate, writes on farming topics and aids farm families.
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James A. Mount
Indiana
Mr Mount
Farmers’ Institutes
Chautauqua
Fowler
Mount
Montgomery County
Shannondale
The
Lebanon Academy
Washington Letter hints at Cleveland nomination gamble
Special Correspondence from Washington on May 12 1896 discusses a possible war scare to boost Grover Cleveland's re nomination chances. It notes Democratic activity against silver Democrats and Cuba policy, mentions Gen Fitzhugh Lee and a large warship squadron, plus a Senate petition on wool duties and upcoming adjournment plans.
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Washington, D. C
Cleveland
New York
Washington
Silver Democrats
Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
Hampton Roads
Peffer
Butler
House
Senate
Congress
Gov. McKinley
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Hawaii
Mining profits and investments in Cripple Creek area rise
Daily production across Cripple Creek and surrounding districts nears a record for 1896 with an estimated value of 200 million dollars. Cripple Creek alone exceeds one million dollars monthly as stock prices surge and dividends of 35 to 50 percent attract investors. Joan J. Talman & Co. of New York promotes Prudential Gold Mining Co. and other Cripple Creek firms, offering free details and a stock speculation book. Also noted are hollow glass bricks debuting in Paris and DeWitts Little Early Risers liver pills.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Joan J. TaLman & Co
Broadway
New York
Prudential Gold Mining Co
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Cures for Skin Ailments
An advertisement claims eczema can be permanently cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from Coffin & Co. and asserts the remedy also cures piles with guaranteed success.
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DeWitt
Coffin & Co
Five Percent Cash Discount Offer Ad by A W Newsom
A. W. Newsom advertises a five percent cash discount on most goods, excluding rubber boots and shoes, claiming a dollar buys ninety-five cents. The notice promotes very low prices and increased value for customers.
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A. W. Newsom
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Featherbone Corset CO
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America
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