Press Clash Over Chicago Convention and Income Tax Debate
The New York Journal defends the Chicago platform against anarchist labels and criticizes income tax opponents. It argues taxation is essential and cites Rockefeller as an example, urging bi metallicism and a vigorous push for Bryn and Sewall while noting Delaware factional feuds and broad political energy in the Diamond Far territory.
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New York Journal
Chicago
Tillman
Altgeld
Supreme Court
England
France
Germany
Maryland
J. D. Rockefeller
New York
Union
Ansil
Bryn
Sewall
Higgins and Addicks
Delaware
Diamond Fara
Mannesmania
rai+trap
Brandenburg
Plymouth
Garford
Morgan & Wright
Hartford
Democrats eye victory map for Bryan Sewall in A D C
Democratic leaders at Chicago compile a pretend victory table listing states and their electoral votes. The draft shows Alabama eleven Arkansas three California four Colorado four Florida four Georgia thirteen Idaho three Kansas ten Kentucky thirteen Louisiana eight Maine six Maryland eight Michigan fourteen Mississippi nine Missouri seventeen Montana three Nebraska six North Carolina eleven North Dakota one Oregon one South Carolina nine Tennessee thirteen Texas fifteen Utah three Virginia two Washington four West Virginia six Wyoming three total nine hundred twenty five. A doubtful column lists Illinois Indiana Minnesota Ohio and South Dakota with seventy five votes. Ex Governor John Lee Carroll telegrams support for Bryan praising youth vigor and western reach. Republican Organ Easton Gazette condemns Lily White faction in Talbot county. A Richmond silver demonstration for Bryan is planned.
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Chicago
Frente
Bryat
Sewall
Democratic
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mate
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texis
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wyoming
Illinois
Indiana
Minnesota
Ohio
South Dakota
The Democratic Nominee Bryan of Nebraska
The article profiles William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic presidential candidate. It notes his age of 86, former House service in the fifty-second and fifty-third Congresses, and gerrymandered district. It highlights two famous speeches, one against the McKinley tariff and another for free coinage of silver, and mentions his affable nature, Presbyterian faith, and family life in Washington.
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William Jennings Bryne
Nebraska
Congress
House
Chicago
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Mr. Bryan
Presbyterian Church
Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Bryan
Capitol Building
Bryan and Sewall in 1900s social circle portrait
A Washington social scene excerpt describes William Jennings Bryan as a scholarly speaker with magnetic presence. It notes Arthur Sewall of Maine as a vice presidential candidate, highlighting his political experience, shipbuilding success, and role on the Democratic National Committee.
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Congressional
Washington
Mrs. Bryan
Bryan
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Sowall
Democratic Platform and Bryan Nomination Details
The Democratic platform declares commitment to local self government, monetary reform favoring silver, opposition to gold monometallism, and expansion of federal power to regulate railroads and taxation. It condemns protective tariffs, supports revenue tariffs, and opposes federal injunctions against state actions. It notes Bryan’s nomination and lists other ticket members with strong emphasis on constitutional limits and labor protection.
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William Jennings Bryan
George Frederick Williams
Massachusetts
John W. Danial
Virginia
Congressman Sibley
Pennsylvania
John R. McLean
Ohio
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Democrats
United States
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Congress
Jackson
Treasury Department
Supreme Court
Democratic Congress
Rumal
Faw
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cone
New Merlin
Arizona
Debates on territorial statehood and currency policy
A political platform advocates Alaska statehood with a congressional delegate and federal law extension, plus territorial administration for districts. It also denounces silver demonetization, supports bimetallic coinage at 6 to 1, and calls for merit appointments, civil service fairness, and Mississippi River improvements. The text urges citizen support for these principles and prosperity restoration.
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Colina
Alaska
Democratic Party
United States
Cuba
Schan
Mississippi River
Republic
London
Continental bicycles sellout boosts price tumble claim
A dubious sales note boasts that Continental bicycles have soared beyond limits and sold in large quantities while promising high grade, handsome, enduring wheels. The message hints at a price tumble but provides no verifiable details or dates.
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Centon Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
William J. Bryan
Randolph Barton
Geo. W. Parnell
William M. Slay
Geo. W. Albaugn
John Hubert
Edward Raine
Thomas H. Bond
William R. Getty
American Union
Lewis
John Lee Carroll
Great West
Hattersley W. Talbott
Democratic State Central Committee
Republican Party
Talbot County
Easton Gazette
the Gazette
Africa
Richmond
Wa. J. Bryan
the Democratic Platform
Wanamaker's
Paladelpiha
Mouten
Joan Wanamaker
Seles
Enstan
Wasie Goods
Lonsdale Cambrie
Nation Department
Sumner Vorsets
Zoe
Mattings
Teaus
J.C. Godwin Company
Norti Washington Street
Easton
Board of Supervisors of Election
Carole County
Caroline County
Henderson
George T. Wusselman
Charles E. McIlvaine
Greensboro
Joseup SS. Cooper
William . Cooper
Denton
H. Clay Hobbs
Corrella I. Stewart
Preston
Ollier Wright
Tolepil EL Trice
Federalsburg
Jonan UW. Stack
Francis Nichols
Hillsboro
Robert C. Rice
Isaac L. Dunes
Ridgely
William W. Seward
William D. Lucas
American Corner
William H. Beachamp
James S. Willis
Ong Been
Jon
Iathan Evitts
Derntox
Chester River
Emma A. Ford
Chestertown
Ralph's
Booker’s
Quaker Neck
Queenstown
Kent Island
Daltimore
B.S
Ford
Centreville
Baltimore
Corsica River
Jackson Creek
Rock Hall
Fackson Creek
George Warfield
Wirh
Gary Lapaeroa
McKinley
Uwebnart
Murnt
Hndstead
Chiauncey M. Denon
Iris
Seel& CO
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Gilbert Bros. & CO
Haltimore, MD
S. Lubin
Optician
AOMN
E. Trible
Lexington
U. S
NEW Fountain Hotel
COR, Wratt & Calvertsts
Bernard Reilly
Wanamaker Clothing
Harris Cassimeres
Harris
Wanamaker & Brown
Sixth and
Market Streets
Propri
Wuld-Steel T M
ITOR
Mage
Choptank
Cilas, H. Sulelds
Caroline CO
WM. ON. Ndeweese
Fred BR. Owens
Attorneys-at-Law
Denton, MN
Court House
Wa I Dewrest
General Assembly of
Board of School Commissioners
E. R. Goslin
Tuckahoe Neck
Photograph Gallery
A, Reiser
Iave
Bertha Reiser
Etitel Blain
Tam
N. Alex. Hutson
ER Emory
Centreville, ID
Will
Caroline, Talbot and
Kent County
Day & Hutchinson
Pliny Fisher
T. Fred Garey
John T. Daily
George M. Russum
Therenpan
J. Kemp Stevens
Eaid Caroline County
Edwin C. Fields
S. Nowberel & Son
Williston
Burrsville
Elite Neckwear Co
Camden
N. J
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