Democrats in Chicago settle free coinage issue
The national committee refused to act on free coinage of silver and gold as the silver wing battled for retainment of P J Devlin. Bryan avoided involvement amid a sharp split between silver and gold factions. A silver mass meeting criticized trusts and Philippines policy, while the committee’s stance favored a non intervention approach.
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Silver Democrats
Gold Democrats
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Democratic Party
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Bryan
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Silver Wing
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Philippines
Bryan and Utah Silver Republicans Clash Over Non Partisan Reception
A dated editorial notes William Jennings Bryan showing interest in visiting Salt Lake around August for a nonpartisan welcome with Democrats populists and silver Republicans, who reject fusion. It argues Utah silver Republicans distrust the democracy over free coinage and accuse Bryan of lacking courage to defend free coinage while asking silver Republicans to join a nonpartisan reception.
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National Democratic Committee
Admiral Dewey Speaks Against Disarmament Policy
Admiral Dewey denounces disarmament, urging the United States never again to be unprepared for war as the nation faced the Spanish American conflict. He emphasizes readiness and vigilance amid the crisis.
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Butte Miner Defends Embalmed Beef Platform Plank
The Butte Miner defends the embalmed beef proposition in the party platform from the late city campaign. It notes there are other planks to discuss when it gets around to it.
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Butte
Ingersoll Dies Quietly Atheist Orator Passes On
The Inter Mountain telegraphic dispatch reports Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll has died this afternoon. A renowned infidel, he was a gifted lawyer and bold orator. His writings, praised for style yet critiqued for challenging faith, leave a complex legacy.
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Inter Mountain
Robert G. Ingersol
Bob Ingersoll
Late to Hedge Alger Resignation Sparks Democratic Missteps
The piece critiques Democratic reactions to Secretary of War Alger and the 1900 campaign, arguing their attacks shifted from Alger to the President after his sudden fall from grace. It labels Democratic charges as misdirected, idiotic, and mendacious, blaming them for faulty political strategy.
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Size of It Causes a Governor to Briefly Back Down
A Montana governor confronted the Helena Telegram editor in a clash over a demand for satisfaction. The governor, a large man, threatened punishment while the small editor, likened to Tom Thumb, retorted that if he were not so small the governor would not have entered his den. The exchange ended with quiet humor and mutual restraint.
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Montana
Alexander Stephens
Confederacy
Tom Thumb
General
Patrick W. Murray
Nicholas Ayers
United States
Lottle Quarts Lode
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Notice
P. W. Murray
Tate
Democratic Party Split and Local Tensions Across States
Report describes a vote to remove a corinage leader from the national literary bureau, with W C Bryan abstaining. Mentions expansion policy debate, Chicago/Michigan and South Dakota proxies, and attacks from the Butte Miner on W B Rodgers. Also notes lynching of Italians near New Orleans and clashes with Tammany police in New York. Kentucky anti Goebel Democrats to meet at Bowling Green to protest Louisville ticket.
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Michigan
South Dakota
Bryan
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Aguinaldo
Butte
W. B. Rodgers
Rodgers
Kentucky
Bowling Green
Louisville
Anther
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Fire Department
Sanger
Anaconda Standard reports on politics and science notes
The piece comments on Democratic party figures and press reaction to Alger and Bryan, then shifts to science topics on dark photography methods, ozone and hydrogen peroxide, carbon cycles in life, and the value of large telescopes for astronomy. It includes notes on Manchester’s hydraulic power, Hale on telescope benefits, and planetary discoveries.
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Rugell
J. H. Vincent
Cambridge
Eng
Russell
Advances in science and technology mix in late 19th century notes
The article surveys diverse topics from optics and astrophysics to plaster hardening, ammonia treated gypsum for walls, and new Paris street sweepers with electric carts. It notes X-ray effects on eczema, metal corrosion in sea water, and experiments on heat conduction, plus a two chamber petroleum lamp claiming 50 candle power from Russian oil.
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Paris
Mesrrs
Thomas and Lerocher
Lhe New Petroleum
Herr Altmann
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