Bryan Says He Will Accept Democratic Nomination in 1908
Lincoln Nebraska report states William Jennings Bryan will accept the Democratic invitation for president in 1908 but will not seek nomination. he will not decide his availability. The article notes he believes party strength matters more than his ambition and urges voters to decide.
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Ae Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Rity
Jong
Bryan Saow
Bryan
Supreme Court
Barney Makes Will Dictated at Bedside Before Death
Charles Tracy Barney mortally wounded by his own hand dictated a will while surrounded by family and lawyers. He named his wife principal beneficiary and instructed his estate of about 2.5 million to be incorporated and managed by former Knickerbocker Trust associates. The curved process followed his resignation from the operation that could not save him.
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New York
Charles Tracy Barney
Gally
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Barney
Cortelyou Addresses Merchants At New York Luncheon
Special Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou received a large welcome at the Merchants Association of New York tenth anniversary luncheon. Other speakers included James Wadsworth Jr, assembly speaker, Patrick McGowan, president of the board of aldermen, John T Griggs, association counsel, and Rev Neremiah Boynton of Clinton Avenue Congregational Church Brooklyn.
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New York
the Treasury
Cortelyou
Merchants’ Association of New York
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Patrick F. McGowan
John T Griggs
Neremiah Boynton
Clinton Avenue Congregational Church
Brooklyn
Coal dealers consider consolidation to curb price rise
Chicago Til reports Special State's Attorney Healy notes a move to consolidate three major coal companies into one management. The plan allegedly aims to raise coal prices by 25 to 50 cents per ton and reduce competition among rival agents.
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Chicago
Til
Wounded in Shotgun Duel Near Radford
Roanoke Virginia dispatch reports a shotgun duel between James Newby custodian of Carpers Lithia Springs and Hugh Peterman near Radford Thursday evening. Newby was fatally wounded Peterman seriously wounded in the exchange. The clash stems from a long standing grudge fueled by jealousy over Newby’s alleged attentions to Peterman’s wife.
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Roanoke
Radford
James Newby
Carpers
Lithia Springs
Hugh Peterman
Newby
Peterman
Farmers Convention Adopts Cotton Price Plan in Florida
About 300 delegates from Georgia and Florida Farmers Unions met in Lake City Florida for a two day session. National President Barrett presided as committees were named and a financing plan for the cotton crop was reported. The proposal sets minimum prices of 15 cents for short staple and 42 cents for Sea Island cotton.
Late News In Brief A Mixed Day Of Global Happenings
Grover Cleveland hunted. The German Emperor was delayed by fog arriving in England. The third Douma to begin sessions in St Petersburg next Thursday. Five new coast artillery companies to be organized at Fort Monroe Virginia. Shaw urged currency reform. A Russian Absolutist plans to destroy the Duma. Minnetonka stowaway travels as passenger with no money. Brady ferry sale in New York to be Grand Jury investigated. Marconi tests wireless power transmission. Henry Farman completes a complete circle in an aeroplane. Roosevelt invites admirals to review the fleet before Pacific departure. Baltimore whiskey label approved by Bonaparte. Gompers reports at Federation of Labor in Jamestown. Mamie Conners case suspects held in Richmond. People's Bank Portsmouth under receivership for defalcations. Distiller frauds unearthed at Danville. Hudson embezzlement trial deferred in Charleston. Delaware liquor law local option challenge expected. Philadelphia 2 cent rate appeal heard. Bryan to tour New York State before nomination decision. Roosevelt disappointed by Maryland New Jersey Ohio results may adjust stance. Mellen and Roosevelt conference. Army warns against round robins criticism. Virginia Democrats win 117 seats to 23 for Republicans. Internal revenue seizes 16 distilleries in Lower Virginia. Chicago to tax telephone company gross receipts 3 percent. Bishop Ferguson attends Swanson reception. New Jersey results flip to Republican. Raymond Hitchcock reappears in New York facing charges. Telegraphers strike declared over. Gold shipments ease Wall Street as trust companies stand firm. Lusitania sets new daily record. Grover Cleveland referenced in erratic ending.
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Shaw
Roosevelt
Dewey
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Black
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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New Jersey
Ohio
Charles S. Mellen
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Virginia
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Chicago
Bishop Ferguson
Swanson
Raymond Hitchcock
New York
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Peruna Tonic Praised by Physicians and Users
Endorsements from R. Tharin and T Barnecott praise Peruna for catarrhal disorders and as a general tonic. Payne testimony notes recovery from la grippe and pneumonia after long use. Also mentions Peruna tablets as a solid alternative and urges readers to buy a bottle from their local druggist.
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Tharin
Anti-Trust League
Pennsylvania Ave
N.W
Washington, D. C
T. Barnecott
West Aylmer
Ontario
Paeumonia
la Grippe
Peruna
Dress in Holland portrayed in Scribner's observer notes
A Scribner's essay describes Dutch women's dress in Volendam, detailing the white lace cap, black chest with colorful apron, coral bead necklace, and multi layered skirts. It notes little change between Sunday and weekday headwear, and contrasts Volendam with Marken and Katwyk in silhouette.
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Holland
Scribner's
Aoman
Katwyk
Marken
Bois le Duc
Volendam
Emining Holland
Messie
Spouses Debate Royal Wines Purchase Abroad
Mrs Swellman recalls her husband’s Spain trip last year where he bought a sizable amount of King’s wines. Mrs Nurich reacts with amusement at the notion of acquiring second hand wines.
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Spain
The Only Way
Doctor says absolute quiet is needed. Patient asks the doctor to send his wife away for relief.
School Teachers Also Have Things to Learn
A veteran school teacher describes chronic coffee poisoning from years of coffee use. After trying Postum at a friend’s urging, she reports improvements and a reduced craving for coffee, claiming strong health benefits and renewed vitality.
Cotton seed meal boosts dairy protein and fertilizer value
Massachusetts dairymen are surprised by experiments showing cotton seed meal containing about three times more protein than wheat bran. The Spring field Farm and Home notes pure cotton seed meal offers higher digestive protein than gluten meal and richer fertilizing qualities, making it ideal to produce milk and butter. This practice has spread among Southern farmers and dairymen.
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Springfield
Mass
South
The New South Era of Industrial Growth It Described
A 25 year comparison shows vast gains in capital, factory output, cotton mills, cotton crop value, railroads, petroleum, cotton oil mills, spindles, phosphates, coke, and overall property valuation. The piece cites census 1880 and 1905 sources and notes the South’s rapid transformation into a modern industrial region. It also quotes a London Times critique of air travel and a response from the Aero Club defending balloon ballast and safety.
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R. H. Edmunds
Manufacturers’ Record
New South
Great South
Administration Likely to Promote Rear Admiral Evans
The discussion frames a push to advance Rear-Admiral Evans to Vice-Admiral, with emphasis on the administration backing the promotion. Browne and Towne comment on the verbosity of the talker amid the debate.
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Towne
Browne
Evans
Rheumacide Offered as Cure for Rheumatism in Ad
An advertisement claims Rheumacide cures rheumatism by expelling uric acid and regulating internal organs. It asserts liniments only ease pain and promotes internal treatment. The product is sold by druggists at 50c to 1 per bottle and in tablet form at 25c and 50c.
Cutiura cures man with terrible skin eruption
A testimonial touts Cutiura Remedies as a miracle curing a man tormented by a severe dry eruption spreading over hands scalp and face. He claims prior doctors failed and that after spending little on Cutiura products he regained health, with dates tied to New York addresses.
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Henry &. Kamping
Eagle Ave
New York
N. Y
Veteran of Three Wars Pioneer of Colorado and Nebraska
Matthias Campbell, Civil War and two Indian wars veteran, longtime Blair Nebraska resident, reports chronic back pain and urinary stoppage. He and his wife used Deans Kidney Pills for advanced kidney trouble and both say they were cured. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Matthias Campbell
Colorado
East
Nebraska Street
Blair
Neb
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
The Woman's Hope and a Quip on Fresh Fish
A dialogue excerpt features Woodby Wise and Murryat debating optimism in women and men. A stray ad line promotes Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion claimed to cure in 30 minutes. The text also notes New York’s vast mountain water reservoir holdings.
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Woodby
Murryat
New York
Mountain
Wheel cupboard helps the woman without a servant
A practical kitchen mobility idea from the Boston Post describes a wheeled dining room cupboard. The device holds hot dishes in the kitchen then rolls to the table for serving, reducing trips to the kitchen. It can be built with common tools and inexpensive parts.
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E. B. Bradford
Boston Post
Conversation Fragments About Babies Across Two Women
In a chatty exchange, Mrs Popley describes her baby to a listener while Mrs Newmater praises her own infant as the sweetest in the world. Both remarks center on their children and share astonishment at small wonders.
Proverbs and Phrases Across Authors
A compact collection of quotes from Balzac Marial and Campbell. It notes costs of vice outweighing family needs and urges laughter for wisdom while acknowledging love as living in hearts beyond death.
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Balzac
Marial
Campbell
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