Stevenson Chosen as Bryan's Running Mate at Kansas City
Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois was selected as Mr. Bryan's running mate and nominated unanimously at Kansas City after the convention adjourned. Hill's name was urged by New York despite his refusals, with Hill pleading against candidacy on the platform. Towne trailed Stevenson. Maryland backed Smith early. the delegates expressed satisfaction with the ticket as a strong choice, aiming West and Midwest battlegrounds with German votes likely due to Boer sympathy.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Ilinois
United States
Bryan
Kansas City
New York
Hill
Croker
Mr. Hill
Grady
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
Stevenson
Maryland
John Walter Smith
A. Leo. Knott
Mr. Bryan
West
Middle West
Democrats Split Over Gold Standard Platform Split Watch
The article argues McKinley Democrats are scarce this fall. It notes Maryland papers show a fracturing or reunion of Democrats over the Kansas City platform, debating gold and silver coinage and the Bryan choice. It quotes supporters wary of Republican rhetoric and praising anti Bryan Republicans now backing Democratic candidates.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Kansas City
Bryan
McKinley
Hannaho
the Sun
Jefferson
Tilden
Cleveland
William M McKinley
Palmer
Buckner
William McKinley
China
Asia
Hill
Willam McKinley
Congress
Kansas City Convention Boosts Bryan and Coalition to Victory
The Kansas City gathering unites Democrats, gold Democrats, silver Republicans, and Populists behind Bryan and Stevenson and the Kansas City platform. Republicans fear a major loss as nine national tickets are noted and debate heats up. The Philadelphia Times notes a highly contestable national race in 1900. One campaign idea mocks rough-rider hats associated with Buffalo Bill.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Stevenson
Republicns
Democratic Party
People’s Party
Philadelphia Times
McKinley
Buffalo Bill
Political and health notes from late 19th century papers
Manila chief industries rely on saloons and imports of whiskey and beer with American officers as major patrons, while Talbot county shows pro and anti McKinley sentiment. Delegates in Kansas City rally for Stevenson while Buckner and Hill predict Bryan support. Advertisements praise Chamberlain remedies for coughs and injuries with local sellers named.
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Manila
McKinley
Pacific
$35 Bicycles and Bargains in Early Spring Ad
An old time ad touts $35 bicycles sold in city for $35 though maker's cost higher. Mentions limited stock of 3500 items and compares to Lowell Diamonds at $16. Notes bad bicycle weather, spring mood, and buyers tempted by shirts and white waists priced at $1.25 to $1.50, with pleated and embroidered trims highlighted.
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Lowell
Stafford golf skirts and fashion in airy styles at Wanamaker
The Wanamaker department features two skirt styles with flare and shirt cuffs, plus striped gingham options in many colors. Linen and pique options range from 2.25 to 7.50, with the Stafford back-pleated model touted as new and practical for street wear and travel.
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Oxford
John Wanamaker
Mortgagee's Sale Notice in Caroline County Maryland
Mortgagee's sale by power of sale from a 1887 mortgage recorded in Caroline County Maryland will offer at public auction at the Denton Court House door on Friday August 3 1900 between 9 and 9 30 a.m. the farm or tract of land in the Fifth Election District adjoining Handy White heirs of Daniel Fields and the Delaware state line.
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Caroline County
Luis Deckham
Stephen M. Thomas
Said Thomas
David M. Hess
Said Hess
Jay Williams
Salisbury
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Handy White
Daniel Fields
Delaware
Acts of Assembly
Chasil, Whitby
Board of Supervisors of Election
William H. Goodwin
Henderson
Thomas A. Watson
Marydel
Wiliam ‘T. Downes
John Kant
Nichols
Wallace Wilson
Ridgely
Mount. Wiley
Thomas &. Clines
Frank Seward
School Board
Marsh Creek
Dover Road
Sourcel Boanin
State Normal School
Charlotte Hall
Maryland Institute
Maryland Agricultural Colcea
Agricultural College
W.S. Crouse
Chancery No
James N. Garner
Mary F. Garner
Edwin S. Valliant
Wm. E. Valliant
E. Stephens Valliant
E. S
GC. W
Madison Brown
Carolina County
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Denton Journal
Melvin, Steele & Johnson
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Illinois
MR. Stevenson
ANTIS
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Wanpa Pef
Talbot County
Talbot
Adlai KE. Stevenson
Simon B. Buckner
Gen. Palmer
Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
Hugh Coffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Chamberlan
Hugh Duffey
Wanamaker's
Philadelphia
Jas.t
Mullin & Sons
Wilmington
Lois Deckham
Liber L. H. G
Mortgazee
S. Howele & Sor
Vay
Teanglae
Chnton
U.S.A
I Ligan Mie
the Nuttle Hardware CO
Main ST
Denton, MD
Mattiings
Zin
Ldin
White Star
Burbank
TRE
Voa CaRoLink County
Qehm
Acme Hall
Oehm
Quesage Tall, Baltimore and
Charles Streets
Baltimore, Aid
Everngam
GEO. F. Sloan & Bro
Light Street Wharf
Baltimore, MD
W. S. Crouse
TY. W. Jones
Dule
Springfield
Mass
Chas. H. Calkins
Thawley & Ghirgher
Osborne
H. M. Thompson
Hillsboro, Md
Nisi
Mortgagora
Charles W. Hobbs
Wille
Auburn
Geo. A. WeDaniel
Mer
WEI
JWE
Tygert CO
South Delaware
Adel Buia
Orphans’ Court
Peter D. Phillips
T. Pliny Fisner
William L. Phillips
Maryland School For the Deaf and Dumb
Chas
W. Ely
Frederick, Md
Journal
T.L. Day
Swing & Company
Fallowfield & Temple
Marydel, Md
W. W. GownsporoughHy
Greensborough, Md
T. L. Day
Swing & CO
Ridgely, Maryland
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