Bryan receives vast Madison Square Garden welcome
William J. Bryan returns from a year abroad to a record Madison Square Garden reception by over 100,000 people. He thanks the crowd, praises international arbitration, supports Drago doctrine, calls for popular election of U S senators, and argues for a measured approach to imperialism including the Philippines.
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World
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Trusts Drive Democratic Stand On Money and Trusts
A Democratic speaker urges action against trusts and corporate campaign money, arguing the key issue is the trust problem. He cites investigations into fund sources and pledges to fight monopolies while Roosevelt’s anti-trust measures are welcomed as steps toward constitutional remedies.
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Roosevelt
Corruption in Society and Politic Influence Exposed
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a discussion on corruption within society and political influence. The readable portions reference committees and power dynamics, signaling a critique of how influence shapes decisions. More text needed for a fuller summary.
Prison for the Guilty Fronted by Tariff and Trust Critique
He argued fines fail to punish the guilty and urged prison instead, tying tariff reforms to trust extortion. He denounced tariffs as corrupting politics, supported railway rate regulation with caveats, and favored federal and state ownership of trunk lines though unsure of public readiness. He dismissed socialism as a flawed cure, warning of plutocratic trust evils. The audience wildly cheered as the opening day ended.
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Congress
Bewdines
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Europe
Bryan's New York Homecoming Amidst Massive Welcome
Bryan's entry into New York sparked a coast-to-coast welcome with ovations at the Battery and Victoria Hotel. Thousands mobbed the Nebraskan as he greeted the crowds, with police easing his lobby speech and a lengthy reception. He then proceeded to Madison Square Garden for the highlight of his stay, amid a waterfront crowd and towers of cheering spectators.
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William J. Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Praveters
Anti- Trust League
Bryan
New York
Do O'Clock
Victoria Hotel
Pere
Tryan
Madison Scare Garden
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Battery
Telwards
Croctra
Bryan Draws Raucous Ovation In City Speech
The reception committee presented a flag as Bryan arrived and the crowd erupted for him and Polk and Tom Johnson. Women cheered with handkerchiefs, hats flew, and the audience rose when Bryan spoke, drowning out all but a brief discord over socialism and national rail policy. Outside meetings followed with politicos like Sulzer, Glenn, and Dialdan addressing supporters before Bryan retired to his hotel after a long day.
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Tom Johnson
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Wiliam Randolph Diedurst
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Sulzer
New York
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North Caroling Cane
Dialdanin
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Mars
Willlati
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Teething Relief
Classic ad copy asserts ninety percent of babies’ troubles stem from stomach or bowel issues and promises cure with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Claims include digestion of curdled milk, fresher breath, fever relief, and painless teething. Sold by druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back guarantee.
Don’t forget to call phone 21 at carpet cleaning time
A brief reminder note instructs to call phone 21 for carpet cleaning time. The text includes a name CoRA BRANEN and date-like code -28diw, but no clear event details. The readable fragment emphasizes scheduling and a contact number.
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Cora Branen
State Bank Figures Berry I8 Acting Governor
State bank reports for the year ended June 30 show 221 of 2d state banks paid dividends totaling 479120. Total gross earnings 7,00 0 15 220 and investments around 4100,000,000. Acting Governor Sherman vanished a mystery trip. Berry to manage affairs until his return. Weather bulletin notes hot and wet last week in Illinois.
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Strategy of a Mother
In Camden Maine August 51 the North Atlantic squadron Maine commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion local Grand Army posts and townspeople honored William Conway a native who on duty at Pensacola navy yard at the Civil War outbreak refused to haul down the U S flag as surrender memorial boulder unveiled in front of the Congressional chair in combined location. A letter from President Roosevelt praised the action.
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Old Timer a Curious Dog on the Rail Bridge
In Mounds, UL, Aug. Gb- A curious dog named Odd Tier, living near the lone Cuie bridge below Mounds, is described as walking the rise many times. The tale questions whether a railroad train is coming and if the dog would run toward the attic ends.
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Wenona Mystery Man Seen Near Point Theo After Wife Slaying
A man named William Kromas allegedly murdered his wife at Poorthbe on a May morning. Report notes neighbors, including two farmers near Lene Point, saw him fleeing with no coat and nearly starved. Sheriff and local authorities investigated as clues mounted. A reward of 400 dollars was offered for his capture.
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Lene Point
Bart Ailigert
Dia
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Local officials fined amid county contest dispute
Fragmentary report notes county names Wiltisen Pope Johnson and Pewis plus dispersed phrases about a judicial convention, publican and IRS references, and a contested tally. Exact actions and outcomes are unclear due to garbled OCR but imply adjudication or penalties in a regional dispute.
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Pope County
Johnson County
Fragmentary Crime Rumors Sweep Town At River Reach
A damaged OCR item describes unrest and rumors of violence after a death near Werliti river. Citizens fear lynching while locals debate the suspect’s fate and possible vigilante action. The chaotic text references dull carriers and whispers of broader conflict.
Seatdedzgoo Meath by Accident
The article reports a death tied to a medical mishap involving a named individual and alleged parties. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate an accidental fatality connected with a hospital or medical setting and a response by authorities.
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Nate Ebates
Clemens
Revo Toother
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Advertisement
Claim that most cough remedies cause constipation due to opiates and that Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar moves the bowels without opiates. Promotes availability at all drug stores and positions as safer option.
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Kennedy
Success of Your Talents in New Town Openings
The opportunity of your life awaits in new towns on the Chicago Great Western Railway. Openings in nearly all lines of business. Write today to E B Mavill Manager township department Omaha for full information and copy of Town Talk. 7 20d w9 15.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
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Mgr
Omaha
Parsifal and a Grand Night at the Grand Opera House
The Grand hosts Mr and Mrs John T Powers and The Players in She Looks Good to Father a clever farce with music and bright specialties. Parsifal comes next Monday night praised as the grandest drama and music spectacle ever, demanding trained taste to fully appreciate its beauty and story.
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Grand Opera House
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Tyre
Gans and Nelson In Trim For Junior Lightweight Clash
Gans and Nelson arrive in trim for the junior lightweight title fight in Croschfield Nevada. Crowds from San Francisco Seattle Los Angeles Denver Salt Lake City Chicago and other points flock to witness the bout. Gans touts his weight and form promising a stronger showing than in San Francisco while Nelson a Dane appears equally fit and confident having reportedly bet heavily on himself.
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New Head of West Point Takes Post Today
Major Hugh L. Scott of the 14th Cavalry relieves Brig. Gen. Albert L. Mills as superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Scott, a Kentucky native appointed from New Jersey, served in the Spanish War and as chief of staff to General Wood in Cuba. He also served with his regiment in the Philippines.
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West Point
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Albert L. Mills
Kentucky
Military Academy
New Jersey
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Cuba
Philippines
Fearful symptoms eased by Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin
The advertisement promises relief from fear of death and misery caused by dyspepsia nervousness headaches and bowel troubles. It touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pep sin as a safe pleasant cure that clears the brain purifies the blood and cures indigestion. Sold by druggists 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee.
Local trades advertise piano tuning and sheet metal work
F. J. Burdett offers piano tuning and repair services with orders via Brown & Dollmeyer or phone 890 1-dute. The Acme Mfg Co. handles sheet metal work in FT Chicago street. Also promos for Bees Summer Tourist Hotel on Nickel Plate road with special fares to Canadian and New England points, Sept 5-10, including sleeper reservations from Chicago, City Wicket Office address 107 Atlantis Street, Chicago.
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Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Acme Mfg Co
Chicago Street
Nickel Plate Road
Caadian
New England
Chicago
Atlantis Street
Very Low Rates to Boise City Excur sion Tickets
Very low excursion rates to Boise City Idaho via the Northwestern line offered for limited dates August 30 and September 1 with favorable return limits on account of the national irrigation congress. Apply to Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.
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Northwestern
National Irrigation Congress
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Birthday Portrait of Galusha A Grow Former Speaker and statesman
Hon Galusha A Grow born August 31 1823 in Eastford Connecticut. He entered Congress in 1861 as the youngest member of the 32nd Congress and rose to Speaker during the Civil War. He led the era’s Republican shift, authored the Homestead Act, presided over three House sessions, and later held rail interests before retiring to Glenwood Pennsylvania.
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Congress
Eastford
Conn
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Pennsylvania
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International and Great Northern Railroad Company of
Texas
Hayes
Russia
Glenwood
This Date in History Chronicle 1290 to 1904
A compact list of historical notes: 1290 Jews exiled from England under penalty of death. 1422 Henry V of England dies. born August 9, 1388. 1668 John Bunyan dies. 17AT Jonathan Belcher dies. born 1681. 1781 Washington and Rochambeau welcomed in Philadelphia. 1823 Galusha A. Grow born. 1849 Monterey convention to frame state constitution. 1880 Queen Wilhelmina born. 1897 Mrs John Drew dies, born January 10, 1820. 1898 Colonel Henry who forged Dreyfus evidence commits suicide. 1904 Japanese attacks at Liaoyang repulsed by Russians.
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Eviction Notice Rules and Patent Remedy Mentioned
A short item notes that in this state a five days' notice is not required to evict a cold. It references Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, a non opiate remedy sold by druggists.
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Kennedy
Special train Beloit to Freeport September 8 to 6
The C M St P rail line will run a special Beloit to Freeport trip from September 8 to 6 arriving Beloit at 7 36 a m and returning from Freeport at 8 10 p m on September 7 No 72 will carry a coach from Freeport to Beloit for fair passengers J B Sweatt agent ITI wtal
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Beloit
Freeport
No 72
J.B. Sweatt
ITI Wtal
Bergman Hanke & Co. Seeks Settlements Before Sept 14 1906
Notice from Bergman Hanke & Co. requesting all debtors to settle accounts by September 14 1906 due to going out of business. The firm signs as 8 Bodantf.
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