Bryan at Gotham Frets the Party at Jersey City
William Jennings Bryan arrives in New York for his first post nomination visit, meeting Democratic leaders and crowds at Jersey City and New York as he refrains from speaking. The procession faces heat and delays while Mrs Bryan departs early. The party heads to a reception at St John’s home after a long morning journey from Pittsburgh.
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New York
Pittsburg
Bryan
Bland
Drs. Bryan
Democratic national committee meets in Chicago for HQ plan
New York Aug 12 The Democratic national committee held its first post convention meeting with Senator Jones presiding The body discussed headquarters location and adopted resolutions creating an executive finance and campaign committee Each committee would include a chair and possible outside advisers The campaign panel could elect a chair from within or outside and may name an advisory group The panel then planned to jointly select the permanent national headquarters with the committee chair
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St. John
National Committee
Washington
New York
Chicago
Arkansas
Senator Jones
Alabama
J. M. Tomlinson
Colorado
P. J. O'Donnell
Idaho
Committee On
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Gorman
Democratic National Committee
Jones
Gmnembers
Wilt Divide Honors in Illinois
In Springfield on August 12 a Populist central committee meeting and a Democratic state central committee conference led to W. F. Beck of Olney resigning as auditor candidate. The Populists will nominate a candidate for auditor and endorse the Democratic state ticket and Bryan Sewall electors, with Maxwell likely to be the Populist nominee. J. D. Hess of Pittsfield may contest the honor. Delegations in southern counties may delay endorsement pending the Twenty first district Democratic convention outcomes.
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Springfield
Maxwell
State Central Committee
J. D. Hess
Pittsfield
Twenty-first
Indorses Johu Baker
Congress
Fusion Arranged in Iowa Democrats and Populists Unite
In Ottumwa on August 12 a fusion pact between Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans fixes the electoral state and congressional tickets. Democrats take most state offices with Populists to the auditor post and Silver Republicans to railroad commissioner. Names listed include Van Wagener Shea Boles Weaver Healy Balter Boies Donohue Davis and others as officers electors and appointees.
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Ottumwa
A. van Wagener
Sioux City
Democratic Convention Secures Indianapolis Headquarters
The executive committee of the new national Democratic party has secured permanent headquarters in the Lemeko building. Officers met with the Commercial club and board of trade to plan the convention in Tom Lingen Hall, which seats 3,500 on the floor but could reach about 5,000 with alternate seating. the venue is in Indianapolis with the convention date set for August 12.
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Indianapolis
New
National Democratic Party
Lemeko
Commercial Club and Board of Trade
Tomlingen Hall
Gold Standard Democrats Name State Convention Date
Hon. Charles Ewing of Decatur chaired a meeting with Senator John M. Palmer and issued the call for the gold standard Democrats state convention to convene on Thursday, Aug. 27 in Chicago. Representation is one delegate for each 400 votes for Cleveland in 1892 or fraction over 200.
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Gold Standard Democrats
Sprimnerreap
Charles Ewing
Decatur
Gold Standard Democratic Committee
John M. Palmer
Ewing
Chicago
Cleveland
Bentley Begins Nationwide Stump Tour From Lincoln
C. J. Bentley, candidate for president of the National party, started a two week tour from Lincoln, Nebraska. He will spend time in Indiana and Illinois before heading to New England for further engagements.
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Bentley
Lincolln
Neb
C. J. Bentley
National Party
Indiana
Ilinois
New England
Kansas Republican Convention Nominates Morrill by Acclamation
The Kansas Republican convention met in ToprKxa on August 12 and renominated Governor Morrill by acclamation. The delegates endorsed the St. Louis platform and nominees and named a full state ticket.
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Kansas
Morrill
St. Louis
Harrison to Open New York Campaign Night
Ex-President Harrison will open the Republican campaign in New York with a speech scheduled for the evening of August 25. The announcement came from party leaders in the city as they prepare for the event.
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Harrison
New York
President Garland Visits Major McKinley in Amalgamated Accord
Last evening President Garland of the Amalgamated association called to pay respects to Major McKinley. The encounter occurred on August 12 with both figures present in a formal courtesy gesture within the union ranks.
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Garland
McKinley
Gaxrox
Amalgamated Association
Major McKinley
Washington
State Department
Louisiana
Tanner's Hurts Endanger Gubernatorial Campaign
John B. Tanner Republican nominee for governor of Illinois is sidelined with a fractured rib after a recent runaway accident. He was ordered to hospital care and campaign events in Jacksonville and Breese, Illinois, on August 18 and the Breese meeting are canceled. His absence may impede Republican efforts as the campaign plans are disrupted.
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Minois
Curiaco
John BR. Tanner
Tinois
Tanner
State Central Committee
Jacksonville
Breese, Mrs
Breese
War talk in Cuban press foreshadows U S Spain clash
La Lucha editorializes that a war between Spain and the United States could result from current tensions. It condemns U S actions in Cuba and predicts Spain may break relations, citing Spanish fears of humiliation and the push for firmer measures against U S support of rebellion.
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Tiavana
la Lucha
Senor Suagasta
Cortes
United States
Spain
la Tucha
Washington
Cuba
The Gold Wave 18 Coming Relief From Torridity
The Weather Bureau promises relief for the east and central states within 24 hours as a high barometer moves from the Rockies toward the Ohio valley and lower lake region. Major Dunnwoody notes the front is not a cold wave but a relief from the extreme heat.
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Wastivnton
D. C
Weather Bureau
Dunnawoody
Rockies
Dullwoody
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
Times Signals Plan on Cuban Sugar Crisis
Lonnox Aug 12 The Times will publish a Havana letter quoting a high military officer that 25 percent of Spanish troops in Cuba are sick or unfit. The note argues Cuba could supply America’s sugar needs if purchased or joined the United States under stable governance.
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Lonnox
the Times
Havana
Cuba
United States
America
Spain
Cuba Pays to Spain claim shocks Sanitary corps rally
At a mass meeting in Aspury Park New Jersey Senor Pierra stated Cuba fights for the same cause as the United States 120 years ago. He alleged Spain profits from Cuba totaling 26 to 80 million dollars yearly with 7 million for Spain's army and navy 8 million for court expenses and 12 million for debt interest while internal improvements and education receive little. A separate notice from Rockford Illinois reports Minnie Blough suing George M Bennett for 5000 dollars for breach of promise to marry citing his rendition of O Promise Me as a proposal.
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Cuba
Spain
Aspury Park
N. J
Sanitary Corps
Senor Pierra
United States
Rockforpd
Ills
Minnie Blough
Davis Junction
George M. Bennett
Bennett
W. W. Bennett
Fire at Anamosa Penitentiary destroys entry
A fire at Anamosa penitentiary in Cedar Rapids reports the cellar dining room as origin for a blaze that consumed the entry building and a library of three thousand volumes. Loss estimated at twenty thousand dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze overnight with no injuries reported.
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Anamosa Penitentiary
Cedar RaApPips
State Inheritance Tax Sustained in Benton Estate Case
Judge Carl Mo lor sustained the state inheritance tax in a long opinion on the case against the estate of Abram Benton, a deceased millionaire, as reported from Quincy on August 13.
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Quincy
Carl Molor
Abram Benton
Commission Takes Easy Stance on Vaccination
London August 12 The Daily News reports a seven year commission will urge against compulsory vaccination in England in its final report.
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London
the Daily News
England
Old Citizen Drowns Himself in AlbIn Iowa
Hans Tosen dahl, an elderly and highly respected resident of AlbIn, Iowa, died by drowning in a selfinflicted act on August 12, according to local reports.
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Hinvelf
New Albin
Hans Tosendahl
Telegraphic Briefs From Diverse Cities
A collection of brief telegrams reports crimes accidents and obituaries. Names include Joseph Smith Chicago. Green P Crabtree Cairo Ill. Edward Miller Chicago. Isaac Jeb Zinger junk dealer. R Schultz Brooklyn survivor. John Riha Chicago. W H Treworgy Boston. Mrs H Hobart Milwaukee. Bishop Jeremiah O Sullivan Mobile. Henry Lloyd Janesville. Amanda Hartley Muncie. S V Root St Paul appointed police officer. Robberies shootings stabbings floods and railroad incidents noted with minor details and casualty mentions.
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Joseph Smith
Chicago
Novelty Theater
London
Green P. Crabtree
Cairo
I. N. Coffee
State Board of Pharmacy
Edward Miller
Isaac Jebzinger
R. Schultz
Ewan Street
Brooklyn
Rockaway Beach
John Riha
Jeremiah O'Sullivan
Janesville
Wis
Henry Lloyd
Muncie
Ind
Amanda Hartley
V. Root
St. Paul
Armory
R. W. Stator
Harry Brooks
Monroe
Mich
Senator Butler
National Populist Committee
Washington
National Association of Railway Freight Agents
Detroit
Michael McCabe
Joseph ‘Butler
Patrick Cogan
Max Hamlin
Sibling’s Shoals
Weather Indications For Twenty Four Hours
Washington August 12 The weather outlook covers twenty four hours from 8 p m yesterday Fort Indiana shows partly cloudy with possible local thunderstorms cooler tonight and tomorrow light to fresh southwest winds shifting to northerly Illinois cooler and generally fair with local thunderstorms in the south northern winds Lower Michigan fair with possible early morning storms in southeast cooler fresh to brisk northerly winds Upper Michigan fair with light to fresh northwesterly winds Wisconsin fair cooler in south portion with night to fresh northerly winds Iowa fair cooler in eastern portion with northerly winds
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Washington
Fort Indiana
Illinois
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Markets Update New York Chicago and Chicago grain
The market summary reports firmer money on call and steadier government bonds in New York. It lists mercantile rates, bankers' bills, and various currency quotes, along with Chicago Board of Trade grain figures for wheat corn oats and park prices. It also covers produce prices. At Chicago Union Stock Yards hog cattle and sheep prices and estimated receipts for the day are provided.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
United States
Chicago
Oorcado
Board of Trade
Ohio
Cnicano
Union
Texas
Western Rangers
North Carolina
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Jersey City
New Fork
New Yorks
William Jennings Bryan
Empire State
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sewall
William P. St. John
Tomlinson
New York City
Oliver
Cross
Uncle Sam
TIMES
Thom McKinley
Hobart
Mount
Ixoxomo
William White
Williams Street
Arcamono
New York Financial
Tom
Castoria
Ison
Pitcher’s Castoria
Freeport
The
Freeport Light and Fuel Company
Star Clothing House
Stephenson Street
Brewster House
J. W. Miller
Northwestern
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