Campaign notes reflect on truth in rhetoric and Bryan
An editorial discusses campaign capital and fabrications during the presidential race. It notes Governor Bryan has been target of false charges, defends him against a mine-owner claim, and cites Senator Thurston’s remarks. The piece endorses Miles for Congress, praises Hoke Smith on Democratic platforms, and records memorial notices for Prof. Crouch and Gail Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
United States
Bryan
Thurston
Miles Re Nomination by Democratic Shore Convention
The Democratic convention at Ocean City re-nominated Hon. Joshua W. Miles for Congress. The move reflects county wishes and party sentiment across the Shore. Miles is praised as an energetic, capable member whose re election is widely supported beyond the state, even as Republicans push for a Western Shore senator.
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Ocean City
Miles
Joshua W. Miles
Congress
Republican Party
Two to Make a Bargain in Hagers Town Lawyer’s Office
A man sought £3000 against a £100,000 property with a mortgage. The lender insisted the mortgage say payable in gold, and the borrower agreed. After the mortgage and check were drafted the borrower demanded gold payment, the lender refused to cash in gold, both sides tore up documents, and the deal collapsed. The borrower later secured £5000 on a £10,000 property without gold payment.
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Hagerstown
Bryan and Sewall Clubs Rally for Nationwide Victory
Bryan and Sewall clubs plan widespread organization with many chapters across the country aiming to expand influence in Caroline and beyond to secure victory in forthcoming efforts.
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Bryan
Sewall
Caroline
Fifth Maryland district nominates Sydney E. Mudd for Congress
Republicans in the Fifth Maryland district nominate Sydney E. Mudd for Congress as Wesley M. Olor, a Republican presidential elector, withdraws.
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Maryland
Sydney E. Mudd
Congress
Wesley M. Olor
Bryan on bimetallism and national self government
Extracts from Winfield S. Bryan argue restoring bimetallism will align money with property, enabling prosperity and making Americans lenders rather than borrowers. He attacks opponents of non interference, criticizes debts by legislation, and defends self government against foreign dictates.
State Campaign Committee Meets in Baltimore
The Democratic State campaign committee met at the Carrollton Hotel in Baltimore on a Wednesday. Spencer C. Jones presided as Ex-State Treasurer with Harry Welles Rusk and Hattersley W. Talbott also present. They planned to maximize voter registration and block unfounded entries. They expect large county turnout for the Bryan meeting in Baltimore on September 15 and aim to make the gathering a success.
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Bryan
New York City
Chicago
Bryan Standard
Maryland
Spencer C. Jones
Sewall
Banner
Montgomery
McKinley
Bourke Cockran
Cockran
Carrollton
Jones
John R. Pattison
Dorchester
Nicholas W. Steele
Carroll
Frank A. Furst
Hiram G. Dudley
Baltimore City
Joseph S. Wilson
Prince George’s County
Henry S. Wingert
Washington County
Carrollton Hotel
Baltimore
Spencer C.jones
Harry Welles Rusk
Hattersley W. Talbott
State Central Committee
Common Sense in Politics in the Baltimore Herald
The piece argues that common sense should guide thinking on money questions, criticizing excessive specialization. It contends tax burdens fall on labor, asserts free coinage of silver would boost hard money and wages, and dismisses the need for economic “athletes” to judge monetary policy.
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John Henry Neene
Baltimore Herald
Nature
Bourke Cochran
McKinley
Belmont
Cochran
Issuy
Heaven
Earth
Supreme Court
I le
Common sense and critique of economic policy lecture
The passage rails at modern economists and university professors, extolling common sense as the empire of knowledge and disputing 23 years of monetary policy. It also notes obituaries for Miss Charlotte Whittington Smith, 26, and Mr. James Valliant, 69, plus a livery for sale in Ridgely, Maryland.
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Bourke Corkran
Empire of Knowledge
Charlotte Whittington Smith
John Walter Smith
Ocean City
Infant Harold Meloney 4 Months Dies After Brain Fever
On Tuesday morning August 11 1896 Harold E Meloney aged 4 months 28 days died of brain fever. The report notes another little lamb gone to dwell with Jim Who gave and a grieving family bids farewell with prayers and sorrow. In Wilmington Delaware Anna M Reynolds daughter of Joseph S and Annie Reynolds died of cerebrites with interment in Centreville on Tuesday.
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MrnuNey
Harold E. Meloney
Jim
Sheridan Collins nuptials in Federalsburg and Smithville
On August 13 1896 Rev W L White conducted the marriage of James H Sheridan of Sussex county Del and Annie W Collins of Smithville. On August 11 1896 at Ingleside Rev J H Davidson joined Charles Quillen and Daisy J Griffith both of Henderson in marriage.
Mild and Sure Remedy for Bowel Complaints
The piece extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a mild, pleasant to take treatment for bowel troubles. It cites druggists' preference for it, and a testimonial from B B Buffum of Friendsville, Pa, noting effectiveness for stomach pain and diarrhea. Available from W E Brown Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsboro and R J Colston.
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Chamberlain
Chamberlain’s
B. B. Buffum
Friendsville, Susquehanna Co
W. E. Brown
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Moon Family Welcomes Daughter During Lunar Night
A local tale tells how the Moon theme touched a man named Moon who welcomed a daughter days ago, smiled at the new Moon, celebrated, then drank heavily and woke with only 25 gents left, marking a troubled last quarter of events.
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Moon
Remarkable Diarrhea Remedy Endorsed by Patient
A Pa man credits Chamberlain’s Coke Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with near immediate relief during a severe attack. He praises its efficacy lack of side effects pleasant taste when mixed with water and sugar and notes its universal appeal to children. Sold at 25 and 50 cents by local druggists including Wink, Brown, and Colston in Ridgely Md.
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W. B. Guinnip
Acto
Winkk, Brown, Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
Merit's Loud Plea Drives Wanamaker Furniture Sale
Wanamaker's in Philadelphia notes merit over magic as furniture sales nearly double last year's record. A year ago cheap deals drew buyers while factories slowed. today $400,000 worth of goods remain, priced lower than ever, with lots shrinking daily and production likely to stay profitable.
Linen Handkerchiefs Offer From Flanders Leader
A sale touts eighteen thousand pure linen handkerchiefs with wide discounts. The ad claims entries sourced from Ireland France and Switzerland and promises pure linen or silk fabrics as part of a summer promotion.
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Ireland
France
Switzerland
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